Get here early to order a burger. You have to wait for it. Be prepared.
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Candas P.
Went on a date yesterday to this place and we went for the burgers. I must say the BURGERS are AWESOME! They have homemade pickles, ketchup, and mustard which were all good. The country ham deviled egg is the best out of the cayenne pepper and dill pickle eggs. The spot is very interesting and quite intimate but well worth going. I had a great experience.
(4)
Jeroen W.
Delicious and unique food. I tried the sweet breads for the first time and didn't like them very much, but that was not their fault. I'm sure they would have tasted much worse to me at other places. I loved all the other food very much.
(5)
Jeremy H.
There's three experiences you can have here: 1) the "famous" 10pm burger - make sure to show up around 7:30 or 8pm to get your place in line for one of the 24 burgers they make each night. The burger is your good, old-fashioned, double-stack American cheeseburger served on home made bread. But boy is it a great rendition of that burger. It's often called the best burger in Atlanta, and it's definitely one of my top burgers. 2) the Sunday brunch - you get the same great burgers, but you don't have to fight for only 24. There can still be a long wait, so it pays to show up as early as possible. 3) dinner from the menu - while the burger is really good, you're doing this place a disservice to not check out their regular menu. Most of their menu are small-plates. They have crowd pleasers like deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, and hot dogs. But the really interesting part of the menu are the parts menu (think cheeks, sweet breads, and brains) and the other interesting meat dishes. That's where H&F really shines! Each of the three H&Fs is great, and I recommend trying all three experiences!
(5)
Kelli K.
The burgers were delicious but I think a bit pricey for a burger of its substance. The seating arrangement is shared "elbow to elbow" not comfortable after downing a huge burger, I recommend you make reservation if you want private seating.Overall the experience was okay nothing spectacular.
(3)
Mark M.
All I can say is simply fabulous! We have been here several times and it is always an amazing experience. Hats off to the team at this restaurant. The food is exceptional, service beyond compare and the ambiance is amazing. Stop by if you are in the area!
(5)
Alexander H.
Get the burger. One of the best in the city. Unique menu, has an assortment of interesting dishes and drinks. Also, offers a great selection of cocktails.
(5)
Michael B.
Went for the burger and left a little unimpressed. The burger was simply average and honestly I probably could have done a bit better at most 5 guys. On the upside the management has been excellent and promised a much better experience the second time around and took care of everything after I informed them.
(3)
Kat L.
The, place was really nice and the servers were very helpful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and attentive- basically, perfect. I had "the burger" and it was really good, but I wish I could've chosen swiss cheese. Instead, it had to be cheese-less. Oh well. It was pretty good.
(4)
Tiff H.
After a few failed attempts to get a burger at Holeman and Finch, I waited it out on a Sunday afternoon for the city's number one burger. Since we had a group of 6, we knew the wait wouldn't be short, but we got there around 11:45, thinking that we were ahead of the game. After parking in the complimentary parking deck, we made our way to what looked like would be a short wait for our burgers. The hostess predicted an hour long wait, which would be a lot better than the hour and a half wait I had been told before. We got to wait outside, where there are plenty of benches. After seeing every person go in before us, even those who arrived after us, we were finally seated an hour and a half later (just as I thought would happen). There is only one "large" table in the restaurant that holds 12 people. We luckily got to share the 12 person table with another group of 6, which worked out perfectly. Our server came and was nice and bubbly, like champagne. Unfortunately, I was in no mood for his charm, as I was starving and tired of sitting around doing nothing. After placing our order for 5 burgers, we waited once again for our food. And at last, we waited no more... The double stack appeared next to a small pile of fries and two small tins of ketchup and mustard. The ketchup was made in store, although I didn't appreciate the overly vinegary flavor. The fries were alright, nothing to rave about. But that burger though... The meat was tender and extremely juicy. Juices dripped everywhere as the ladies attempted to eat their burgers with grace. The buttery bun was fluffy and compressed perfectly with the pressure of our fingers. The serving amount was perfect, although a few more fries wouldn't have hurt. The server stopped by periodically to pick up our sparkling clean plates and refill our waters. Overall, I do appreciate the burger here, but the fries and ketchup? Not so much. I also do not appreciate the long wait. Maybe a solution would be to split up another larger table somewhere to accommodate for medium size to larger groups. Otherwise, don't bring more than 3 friends if you are looking for a quicker meal. We waited 1.5 hours for a 30 minute experience. I recommend Bocado for your next double stack burger experience, where you can make reservations and have a nearly 0 wait. However, if you can brave the wait, then by all means, this is hands down the best burger in Atlanta.
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Justin C.
If you really have time to wait from 8-10 for a burger, this might interest you.. So why do I have to wait? Well they only make a limited number of burgers for the night, and you can start to order them at 8PM. The burgers won't actually be made until 10PM. But you should get their early so you can secure your burger loving spot. In the meantime they have a great selection of appetizers to keep your fuel going. The Kale chips are delicious along with anything cheese on the menu. When 10PM hits, some guy will come into the middle of the restaurant and start yelling and doing his burger fire starting chant/dance It is pretty entertaining and just relax a couple more minutes for your freshly cooked meat. It is not the best burger I have ever had but it does rank up there, and the experience really made it worth while.
(4)
Sneha D.
First timers to HF, and we did brunch for Bf's V-day treat. Everything was delicious, and we ate a LOT. The hot chicken is HOT, and I'm Indian, and I'm talking burning-my-mouth hot. But delicious if that's your thing, and the coleslaw that comes with it serves to cool you off a little bit. We ended up getting 2 orders. Bf wasn't a fan of the fried oysters, but I love oysters- fresh or fried- and the sauce that came with it was tangy and perfect for the leftover bread from the charcuterie (the waiter did an excellent job of who would like what based on personal preferences when it came to the charcuterie). The Crunchy Gentleman was reminiscent of the Raclette I had in Switzerland; melted gruyere cheese atop bread and ham, it was definitely a succulent party in my mouth. We ordered the Chocolate Mousse, and Oh My God. All I have to say is that if you're a fan of Nutella, this is like 872638x better. The cocktails were strong and refreshing. Great service, great food, strong drinks, and not as packed as I had originally expected- I would recommend this place to everyone.
(5)
Laurel R E.
Great service ! Fresh ingredients and good food that is filled with flavor. The burger is very tasty.
(5)
T H.
Let me start off by saying I have enjoyed several visits to Holeman & Finch. Their staff has always been knowledgeable and friendly. The burger is one of the best in the city, no doubt about it. This review is simply based on service in the past few weeks, rather than the food. Lately I have noticed that their staff has become even more hipster and unpleasant (if there is such a thing). Last Sunday our server never broke her monotone unhappy demeanor, she was efficient and effective but I felt like she was "bothered" and unhappy to be at work. Honestly her attitude annoyed me in a major way. I brushed it off as she may be having a bad day and I moved on. I returned once again this Sunday only to encounter this young woman serving in the bar area. We were waiting for friends and did not place an order, she seemed yet again visually annoyed and unhappy. Once we moved to our table, we were met with the same lackluster unhappy attitude by another server. She never said hello, never acknowledged our presence until I had to ask her if she was our server. We were sitting there for at least 15 mins without so much as a "hello". This was a different server, who exhibited the same attitude as the young woman last Sunday. I am not sure what is happening but being pleasant at Holeman and Finch no longer seems to be important. I guess they have the attitude of "if we make these burgers they will come" and we don't have to be nice. That is the WRONG attitude. After living in San Francisco where hipsters were assholes at most dining establishments, it was a breath of fresh air to come to Atlanta and deal with "southern hipsters" they had manners and were chill without an air of superiority. Holeman & Finch seems to be employing the new breed of hipsters, who don't give a shit if you eat there or not!! Holeman and Finch you can keep your burger because I will not be back, I cannot deal with the lackluster to the point of being rude service just for a burger!! I will head over to General Muir where there is less attitude and a pretty decent burger as well or I will wait until you open up in the Ponce City Market and grab a burger, hopefully with less attitude and more enthusiasm. Honestly I am no longer interested in dealing with the new vibe of your restaurant.
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Vlad T.
Truly impressive: top bar program in Atlanta, as far as I can find. Culinarily very much like The Publican in Chicago, which is really saying something. How many bars have Genever, and how many know what to do with it? How many could put together an amaro flight for you? They make syrups in house, and even list how each cocktail is served. The outstanding menu and craft execution make Holeman & Finch a destination for me. The food menu is perfect for having drinks: small, innovative, fearless plates (corned beef tongue slider, anyone?) to expand your palate and experience, and pace your alcohol metabolization. Get your best foodie/cocktail geek (drinkie?) friends together. Drink, eat, share, and repeat.
(5)
Jennifer G.
Best. Burger. Of. My. Life. That's how I felt when I ate the burger at Holeman and Finch. Honestly though - everything was fantastic. We started with the pimento cheese (best I've ever had) and the pretzel (also great but that cheese was to die for so the pretzel didn't get top billing for me). When the burgers arrived.. they looked perfect. I normally add a little ketchup and mayo to my burger, but I had a feeling this wouldn't need it and I was right. I bit right in to my burger and it was juicy, meaty, cheesy perfection - with a little bit of crunch from the burger patties and the grilled bun - just sheer perfection. I had to try the coke float with the peanut sorghum ice cream and peanuts in it and I am SO glad I did. Give it a shot - it's a surprisingly delicious combo. (Side note - I want to add peanuts almost every time I drink a coke now - thanks H&F) On top of all this.. the service was impeccable and the food came out super quick. We decided to go at the last minute for sunday brunch while we were in town and there were no reservations available so we arrived early and grabbed a spot in the bar - the bartender was great. The place is pretty small so I would definitely make a reservation or be prepared to wait. *** According to our bartender - They changed the policy on the burgers as of November-ish 2014 - they used to only serve like 24 burgers a night and they had people pre-booking them all night. They stopped doing this - now they serve burgers from when they open until they run out so get there early! ***
(5)
Austin K.
pretty amazing place not too big, the burger was awesome, havent got a chance to try the secret burger yet!! Will try next time
(5)
Tamara G.
Had the burger, of course. It was good, not the best burger I've ever had but definitely a better than average burger. Also had the pimento cheese which was tasty although I wish it was served with something other than sesame crackers.
(3)
Kelsi V.
Fun place! The concept of serving the "famous" burger for a limited time makes trying the burger an accomplishment in and of itself. .... The Burger is pretty delicious. (now found at Braves stadium as well) H&F has a special place in my heart because on my first visit we tried the brains... this was a first time I've had brains soo it was quite an experience. They actually tasted pretty good but I couldn't get over the whole concept.... I lost some foodie points on this one. LOL.
(5)
Andrew D.
This is a solid place for late night, or early in the evening drinks and noshes. The menu rotates but there are many staples always on the menu including what I consider to be some of the best Steak Tartar in the city. They make their own sausage, and they procure much of their beef from White Oak Pastures which is a great local purveyor. Yes the burger is good, but if that is all you come for, then trust me you have missed 80% of what this place is about. I have always found everything here to be good if not great. Being right upstairs, I often come down to people for a drink or to quickly transact business. The staff are very enthusatic, and highly knowlegable. Many of the original award winning mixologists have since moved on but the people left maintain the same zeal towards fine cocktails and craft beer. I like that a cocktail bar like this has draft beer. Sometimes, well often times, I prefer to drink beer. Thus it is nice to have that option. This place is a sh*t show between 7:30-10:30 most nights, in particular because of the 10PM burger. Between that craziness, and the fact that many week nights feel like it is all consultants and people in from out of town on business, I often find my monthly visits more limited then I otherwise would like. Even on a slow night, the bar area is pretty raw and tight. In the dining room the cozy tables for 2 on the glass are nice, and I often prefer those late at night as opposed to jostling for position near the bar. Overall it is a great place for the city, and adds a certain degree of credibility to our scene's food and drink profile. My top dishes would be Steak Tartar (a must try), Cornmeal Fried Oysters, the Burger (if not too much effort to get), Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonia, Pot of Chicken Liver Pate, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding.
(4)
Marie A.
The fried oysters were incredible and the broccoli was the best I've ever had. Also had the lamb tongue and collard greens, both very good. I love that the burger is a standard menu item now!
(5)
Clarissa M.
Our experience started out great from our couch. M called to check on the status of the burgers and Steve was courteous and helpful on the phone. Parking was easy with the free valet. The greeter that we encountered was very professional and friendly. The *one* drawback that we could name is that the place is super small. On any regular night, I'm sure it comes across as rather cozy. On a crazy, busy Friday night, it was a bit of a madhouse. The cocktails were a home run, a touchdown and a hat trick all in one. We had the small plates while we waited for "the burger." My favorite is the Crunchy Gentleman. I would go back again and again just for that. The burger did not disappoint. We were impressed. Now - because I tend to notice rather offbeat things about spaces, I have to say I *LOVED* the sliding barn doors to the bathrooms. We will return - on a slower night. :-)
(4)
Christine W.
There's a lot of hype surrounding the burger - all you need to do is google "Holeman and Finch burger" and read the raving reviews. It is touted as one of the best burgers in America. That's a lot to live up to. Everyone has different tastes and ways they like their burger. I like mine with lettuce, tomato, red onions and kosher pickles. So, although this may be your cheeseburger in paradise, it's not mine. It's definitely worth trying. What makes the restaurant special is all the other delicious looking offerings. I will most definitely try them when I return! I do need to add that I had the white hops draft beer and it was absolutely delicious!
Fooled, once again, by all of the hype of another mediocre Atlanta restaurant. I think people in Atlanta want to give restaurants in Buckhead kudos just for their location alone. I suggested to a friend that we have Sunday Brunch at Holeman & Finch so I could finally get the opportunity to taste supposedly the "best burger in Atlanta" at one of the "best restaurants in Atlanta." He agreed to go. So my almost year long wait to try this place out was finally over. Upon arrival at the restaurant we were quickly seated at a community table. Literally elbow-to-elbow with the strangers next to us. Before our drinks arrived to us, a small table for two opened up and we asked to change seats. Our server didn't mind at all and quickly got us moved. We both placed orders for "The Burger." My friend wanted to substitute the American cheese for cheddar, but they wouldn't allow it. They also don't ask how you want your burger patty cooked. All are cooked to well-done. The burger is very simple. 2 burger patties with American cheese, red onions, pickles and housemade ketchup and mustard on the side. The burger comes accompanied with a small serving of French fries. My friend and I both thought the burgers were very average. Nothing special at all. I much prefer Yeah Burger and he prefers The Vortex. The French fries and housemade ketchup was the best part of the meal. Service here was quite poor as well. The restaurant was not very busy at the time of our visit, yet I only received one refill on my sweet iced tea. I waited close to 10 minutes to receive my first refill and I gave up waiting for a second refill after the server had already collected the tab for our table. I don't recommend this restaurant and I won't be back.
(2)
Nate T.
Great small plates and the burger is fantastic. Could have a better beer selection but spirit selection makes up for it. Deviled eggs were one of the best items on the menu.
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Linda H.
So, I had to check out this joint since everyone kept raving about it. I walked in and was advised that it would be a 1.5 hour wait ( At this point, I was convinced that we weren't getting a burger!) and then was advised that we can sit in the bar area. We Found a little section rather quickly and just sat down. It took about 10-15 mind before we were even approached ( I was already setting myself up for a crappy time), but we were finally helped. They have a pretty decent bar selection and my husband was rather pleased with their scotch selection. We immediately reserved one burger and was advised 10 mins later that we had one reserved! Woooohooo! So, now, we had an hour and a half to kill. -We started off with the deviled eggs; 3 way ( country ham- a little too salty for me; jalapeño - just so perfect; a pickled BBQ one- was rather tasty) -Then we moved onto the break box( pretty good- you can tell it's freshly baked) -Next the hot dog ( it's a dressed with a spicy mustard and pickled jalapeño- this TX gal LOVED it!!!) -Onto the bacon caramel popcorn ( I am a popcorn freak and OMG, delicious...seriously, you've got to try it!)...no joke! It had chunks of bacon in it!!!!!!! Soooooooooooo goooooood! -Finally, the burger! I have to say the hubby is a burger critic and he ( and I) agreed that this is hands down one of the best burgers we ever had! Yes, it's a plain cheese burger but the taste was just fantastic. The best way to put it, it was simple but out of this world! Yes, I'll be back!
(5)
Hr S.
I decided to try the burger again and this time it was perfect. Properly seasoned and juicy compared to the last one that I had. It was the best burger since I came to Atlanta!
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mo j.
I don't know if they're still limiting the burgers 'cause it's been over a year since I've been here. a friend of mine (thanks Ivan JL) told me about the secret of going on Sundays for brunch. I ended up going 3 different times for brunch with my family. The burger was great and the lines weren't long then. I had the burger at Turner Field last year and it tasted very close considering they are mass made. I'm writing this review to remind myself to go back.
(5)
Jake E.
Small space. Not noisy and not a complaint, but you will be close to one another, maybe even people who are not in your party. Cocktails are good. Great selection of scotch and bourbons too. Appetizers of bone marrow and scallops were both very good. Great staff worked well with the menu and accommodating one of groups food allergies. The burger: it is no longer just 24 and only after 10PM! It is very good, but the bun was a little underwhelming. Usually like mine toasted a bit. Worth the visit. Although NOT the easiest place to find if don't know where it is as very easy to drive right by on Peachtree.
(4)
Charles A.
Atlanta magazine ranks this as the 11th best bar in the A! This was the first time I've visited this place so I was expecting a lot. I was not to thrilled with the size of the bar area....very small. However the staff and service was good. Great beer selection ...kudos there...now the burgers....absolutely the best I ever had. I more impressed with the taste of that burger than anything else....the drinks...the valet parking...the service...just order a burger and I bet you will be beyond satisfied. Bar wise....nothing extraordinary....but burger wise....miles above the rest!!!
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Claudia A.
I came for the burger. I might have hyped it up too much. Not the best in the world but delicious enough that I will be back for another round. Yes it's offered on their regular menu now, used to be only for brunch or after 10pm. Now you can get it anytime, but make sure you have reservations (though they do let you have the full menu at the bar), it's a small cozy place. This place is tough to find, no big sign points to it, the HF on the front window looks like artsy decor. Look for Starfish or Eugene restauarnts. They do offer valet parking or free parking if you use the other entrances. I did not care for their overpriced frou frou drinks. They come in tiny glasses and only 2 of the 3 we ordered tasted ok. Deviled eggs ($6) are decent. You only get 3 btw . I only liked 1 of the 3 but I'm not an egg fan. Everyone else seemed to enjoy them. Fish and chips-small portions btw. We liked it, the chips was a soft, warm, potato cube. Very cool twist on this European meal. Burger ($12)-what's the hype about? First it's a house made bun, 2 brisket+ beef patties (ground and prepared in house), Kraft Cheese slice (it's American but I would have preferred "real" cheese), shaved red onions (shaved on top, topped with cheese and then grilled for a flavor infusion), bread and butter pickles (house made too), topped with (house made)ketchup and mustard. My only wish was that the waitress could come back and give me more mustard (only had teaspoon to work with). It comes with hand cut fries (for god's sake, give us more fries!). Got the Fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream ($7). it was decent. not my favorite the the waitress insisted it was a hit. Good warm inside, crispy outside with some damn good ice cream.
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Karen H.
I own a condo across from H&F, and I'd eat here every day if I could, bringing a giant wheelbarrow to haul my belly home across the street. Cocktails, check. Duck ham, check. I've had the deviled eggs (okay, love them, but please let this trend die down), the pig ear salad (the only miss, ears could have been a little crispier), the long beans, the tomato salad, the pimento cheese and the maple bacon popcorn, which is stupid, stupid, stupid good. Stupid. Good. Yeah, yeah, burger, shmurger. Eat everything else too.
(5)
Nick K.
This review is for the Buffalo Chicken Skins. Holeman and Finch is a pretty Bougie spot, and I'll be first to say I'm a big fan of ambiance and nice restaurants with craft food and quality ingredients, but this type of restaurant isn't ideal for someone like me. The menu of entrees was a mere 5-6 dishes, which was disappointing. However, the service was great and the selection of beers and WHISKEY was on point. Buffalo skins were delicious, but overall the restuarant wasn't for me and was extremeley expensive.
(3)
Amy B.
I have to agree the burger is pretty special here. Seasoned well without overpowering the beef. Though the food was good, the portions were small and the staff not overly attentive so I am giving it 4 stars.
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Jason W.
Fantastic! I had to go with the burger of course, it did not disappoint. I also had a small charcuterie plate which was really good as well. Make the stop if you're in Atlanta!
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Jenny D.
Our main reason to come here was to try the famous burger. We arrived about 8:15 pm on Tuesday and had to wait about 10 before we got seated. The place was not packed so we were able to get on the burger list. We saw other people arrive a little bit before 10 and they were able to get the burger as well. So I guess Tuesday is a slow day. In my opinion the burger was good, really good but not the best burger I've had. I had burger about 2 weeks ago at THERE and I seriously thought that was the best burger I ever had. My husband's opinion was that it was the the holeman&finch is the BEST burger he has ever had in his entire life...lol. Then again is didn't take a bite of my burger from There. They ketchup they put on the side was ok, it was a BBQ ketchup. I like the traditional Heinz ketchup. The fries it came were ok too. I was honestly more impressed with our small plates that we ate while waiting for the 10 pm burger. Here's what we started with. I liked that they served us small plates one at the time. We had a small table and it would of been too crowded to serve the several small plates we ordered. 1. Pretzel - thumbs up! I needed to order this immediately after taking a sip of my house cocktail. Wow the drinks are strong and I needed some food in my belly before drinking some more 2. Bone marrow - my favorite out of everything we ordered that night. I have never tried bone marrow and I honestly think it looks gross. The only reason I tried it is because my husband likes bone marrow. Surprise surprise it was amazing. For those of you don't know how to eat it, it has the consistency of softened herb butter. You spread it on bread and it a burst of deliciousness in your mouth. I wanted to lick the whole bone, no I did not do that in public. I would so do it if I was in my own home. 3. Lamb testicles - this is one the items you have to try. Just to show off that you are an adventurous eater. Again this was surprisingly delicious. It is breaded and pan seared. I supposed anything breaded is tasty. Would I order it again, not really because there are so many other items I wanted to try. I say it's worth trying though 4. Grouper cheeks - this was suggested by our waitress. She said it was one of her favorites on the menu along with the bone marrow. In my opinion the grouper cheeks were tasty but not really special. 5. Pimento something...I forget the name but it was basically a mini sandwich with pimento cheese and bacon with b&b pickles. I don't like pickles so we asked for it on the side so my husband could eat it. I have to say out of all things we ordered, this is #2 best after the bone marrow. REALLY REALLY REALLY good! Unfortunately I was too full for dessert. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is not cheap. We ordered all of the above, and note it's not really too much even though it's 5 starters and burgers for two. The small plates are really small. for eg the lamb testicles gives you 2 slices and the bone marrow is just one bone, the grouper cheeks were 3 pieces. We ordered 2 cocktails and 4 beers. Anyway total bill was about $122 including tax. No tip included, i tipped 20% for good service. The cocktails are pretty expensive. $13 each for a very small glass. The beer was s good price though..the beer my husband choose was $6 each. The only reason I took away 1 star might seem really petty. But i asked for extra ketchup for my burger just because it's a habbit for me. When I looked at the bill I noticed they added 50 cents extra for the ketchup. C'mon...really?
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Rahul G.
A social experiment gone wrong. That is how i would describe my experience here. I had been planning to try the renowned burger (claimed to be one of the best in Atlanta) for several months. I was horribly disappointed. First of all, this place is not easy to find because it's so small. I doubt it could seat more than 50 people. It's tucked behind a driveway leading to a parking deck. Once inside, it has a typical contemporary american feel in a cramped space that overlooks the parking entrance/driveway which makes for a poor view in a restaurant that is lined with windows. Although I was there for the burger, I was surprised to find a limited sunday brunch menu that offered only one traditional brunch item (french toast priced at $25). It seemed like they were trying to make the burger the only worthwhile item to order. Now on to the burger. It consists of 2 patties which i learned are smash burger patties meaning they are thin. It was topped with American cheese, pickles and onion. It was served on a greasy bun and could only be prepared medium well but was essentially well done. The burger was extremely fatty and immediately reminded me of something i would order from a fast food joint ( mcdonalds for example) . Overall it was too greasy and did not warrant a "best" or even a "good" burger distinction. I felt like i had wasted my time and precious caloric intake for the day. For the rest of the day, I felt full and disgusting because of that burger. The entire experience was like one of those experiments where they serve the same fast food burger to two different groups of patrons. One group is aware that it is average and will typically give pretentious and condescending feedback, while the other group is told it's from a "reputable" establishment and give it raving reviews. That's how i felt after reading all these reviews: Deceived.. With subpar service and an underwhelming burger, I'd say save your money and go elsewhere. Highly DO NOT recommend.
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Thomas L.
Going to Holeman and Finch is beyond the burger they're well known for. Although the burger is quite good and the ritual of waiting till 10 or 1030 during weekdays is a unique experience I would say the other items on the menu like bone marrow and deviled eggs are equally fun and tasty. I would say the burger gives the biggest band for the buck though.
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Sara M.
I ate rabbit. I also ate oysters and clams and quail. Maybe not that out there for some people, but for me, this is huge! My palate doesn't extend a whole lot further than chicken, but I agreed to be adventurous and try whatever food was placed in front of me for the night, and i'm pretty happy I did. Before I get too into the food, ill touch on the ambiance. The place is located in an unassuming building, but once inside, the restaurant is is pretty cozy and swanky. The dark lighting makes it romantic-ish and hanging meat in the front lets you know what you're in for. Free valet doesn't hurt either. Definitely a date place. The service was great the whole time and our waiter was nice, attentive, and full of good suggestions. The only drawback of the whole meal was that they were out of a few items and drinks. Understandable and a good sign that everything is fresh and made to order, but when you have your eye on something and it's crossed off the menu, it can be a tad disappointing. Anyhow, the menu has a bunch of weird shit on it like brains and liver and sweetbreads. Definitely not for someone who is picky (or who is usually picky and not willing to be daring for one meal) and without a doubt not for vegetarians. We ordered (and forgive me as I turned all the ordering over and thus don't recall the exact name of most of the items): yeast rolls, pretzel rolls with Gouda, collard greens, quail something, toad in the hole, oysters something, rabbit loin and a cheese plate. The cheese plate, rolls and pretzel/gouda are obviously easy peasy and were all delicious. The pretzel roll was like an amped up grown up grilled cheese. The rest of the food came out tapas style as it was ready. First up were the greens which were delish with a heavy smokey flavor and tons of bacon pieces. Next was Toad in the Hole which was probably my favorite of everything we ordered. The rabbit loin I would have sworn was chicken as it wasn't tough or gamey at all. It came in what I would call a big rabbit croquet, and the fried batter was obviously delicious since, well.. it was fried. Quail I didn't personally love as it was wings and I get seriously grossed out with eating anything on a bone.. but that was a me thing. The oysters were good. Also my first time trying them so nothing to compare it to, but it was good flavor and once I got past the balloony texture I was a fan. My drink, which was named something about the mood and contained gin, kina l avion, belle de brillet and green chartreuse was strooooong, too much so if you ask me, but I'm a lightweight. Even sipping it throughout the meal, I couldn't finish it, and it was pretty small to begin with. Definitely come here if you are a foodie.
(5)
Harold W.
They have complimentary valet which was a nice touch. I am getting the Damson in Distress and Moofah Doofah drinks. $23 just for the first round of drinks alone. I hate to admit it but they were both delicious. Full of flavor and the bartender, Sarah tasted everything. So I trust that everything is going to be awesome. We ended up sitting at the corner of the bar. We canceled the table since the food and drink menu were the same. We ordered the Pork Sandwiches to share. That was heaven in my mouth. I don't like spicy food but I had no problem eating the spicy pork. We share this dish and I wanted to fight Danny and push him out of his stool for the last bite of each sandwich. I didn't even care that it is our 17th Anniversary and he was paying. Did I mention that he decided to order an off the cuff Sazeric which was flavorful even though I dislike Absinthe. It really didn't there strong until towards the end of the glass. The valet were nice and quick to get our car. They asked how we enjoyed our evening and were interested in conversation. Highly recommend this place. Next time we visit: 10:00 Burgers and probably a $200 bar tab.
(5)
Kathryn W.
I've been here twice. It is not very vegetarian friendly but my foodie friends like it. If you expect uber veggie friendly options in a place decorated with pork/lamb legs and stuff, a place known for mouthwatering burgers... you might need to check yourself. Drinks are very good. I find the whole 'limited supply of burgers' thing very hokey. Is the meat delivered every day? That's the only way they'd TRULY "run out"... right? The waiter got my order wrong (very wrong) but was sincerely apologetic about it and made it up to me. I'd go back but only get drinks :) okay...maybe some pimento cheese, too.
(3)
Scott C.
This majestic, wonderful spot was always right under our nose. I'm kicking myself that I haven't made it over here sooner. There's so much variety on the menu. I even love the wrestling/lucha theme to the drink menu. I had the foie Gras french toast and it was amazing. My girlfriend had the sweetbreads and tortellini and this were just as good. The appetizers and desserts easily impressed just as much as the dinners did. The community table was a fun thing as well. I'm just surprised that they don't have a bigger restaurant space. They are such a great concept that is so excellently executed that it needs to be shared with more people.
(5)
Jamie W.
Holeman & Finch is one of my favorite places to eat in Atlanta! The food and service is top notch! Love everything we have ever tried ok the menu but some favorites are the crunchy gentleman, deviled eggs, the gourmet hotdog, & of course their famous burger! Holeman & Finch has it all figured out!!!
(5)
Adam S.
Love it. Plain and simple. Thankfully the burger is a permanent fixture on the menu now. All though it takes away from some of the allure of first come first serve, I'm happy to see it stay. The drinks are very well crafted and we always go for the tar tar to start our dining quest. Great spot for a first date, or a "I'm sorry I screwed up" date.
(5)
Pam C.
My most recent visit...early March 2015. Started with the deviled eggs and a beer, pretty good. King and Duke still serve my favorite in Atlanta. Next i ordered the High Cotton cocktail, it was too sweet for dinner, so we pushed it to the side and had it for dessert. We also had Where There is smoke there's fire - the best bourbon mezcal cocktail I've had. Mezcal didn't over power the whole drink, but you definitely could taste it. Fire starter surprised us all by being one of our favorites. Just remember there was tequila, hibiscus soda And habernaro shrub. ...lately every cocktail I've had with shrub had ended up being a favorite of the night. Short End of the stick was sweet but good (not as sweet has high cotton). Down Yonder was also a winner of the night, pisco and black walnut bitters is all i remember. ..but very good. Ok enough about all the cocktails we had. For dinner I ordered the Veal Brains. ...I know, daring of me, right? Never had them and this was a place I trusted to try them. My first impression was they reminded me of fish sticks with a different texture. The server did not agree with me ;)...either did my table mates. Very rich, glad I ordered them, but probably wouldn't again. Looking forward too trying the spring cocktails when they come out.
(4)
Byron S.
Mediocre. Sloppy annoying service. For a gourmet burger I'd give it a B-. Radish salad: pointless.
(2)
Mike S.
Before I moved to Atlanta (1 yr ago) I watched the Layover episode and vowed to try a H&F burger asap once I arrived.... Well - it took me a year but I finally tasted one on Sat. We've been doing the burger crawl (after seeing Creative Loafing's article) and we're nearly done trying all the spots... We saved H&F for near the end. I've always loved burgers back in California but never appreciated them like I do now since arriving in ATL where they seem to be an art form. Didn't think Bocado or One Eared Stag could be topped but the H&F burger was perfecto.... So many pics have been posted, so many reviews etc.... The flavor of the meat, American cheese, that bun, those pickles etc - it's so simple yet done so well with the best ingredients. Can't wait for my next trip there....
(5)
Angela S.
I love this place. Tried the burgers every place and none measure up to theirs. We have come here since they opened and they are still the best!
(5)
Adam B.
Drinks were awesome, and burger was delicious. However, it may be slightly overrated as I do not believe it was one of the top burgers I've had. It was a bit too greasy for my taste.
(4)
Capri L.
I was visiting the Atlanta area and found this place on several online write-ups so decided to try it for brunch. I called to make a reservation but the host suggested that my party walk in and sit at the bar for immediate service. The bar area is very cumbersome and the tables are small. People repeatedly bumped into me and the waiter knocked my purse over. My party ordered the burger, French toast, deviled eggs, carbonara, and peach salad. While the flavor combinations were unique in the deviled eggs and the peach salad, the portions were very small and the menu was over priced for what you get. My entire party left with much more to be desired.
(2)
Andrew W.
Yes, the famous Holeman & Finch burger lives up to the hype. For a burger purist, this should be the gold standard by which all other burgers are measured. That said, the service was... appalling. My wife and I arrived for Sunday brunch and were told by the hostess to expect a 35 minute wait. No biggie, that was to be expected. Over an hour goes by, and we still haven't been seated. What happened? When we asked the hostess, her response was that the tables used for two tops had been combined to accommodate a larger party. Great... so nice of them to tell us that after we'd been waiting for so long. Oh, but it just kept getting better. After waiting another 15 minutes, we finally got seated. To our surprise, there were two other empty tables nearby. We knew for a fact that the hostess had been turning away other couples telling them that the wait was now 2 hours. Why were these tables empty? When our waiter arrived, we placed our order - all at once: two burgers, a Pimm's Cup, a Coke Float, and the Deviled Eggs. The waiter offered to bring us two glasses of water too (which never came). After waiting another ten minutes, I got my Pimm's Cup. Still no Coke Float for my wife, deviled eggs, or burgers. Then we watched as the "Maitre d" (as he called himself) allowed his friends to bypass the long wait time everyone else had to endure to be seated at the empty tables. Within five minutes of them being seated, they had a table full of appetizers and drinks. Still no Coke Float, deviled eggs or burgers for us though. Yup, we got leap-frogged. After harassing our waiter, who seemed content to ignore our table, we finally got the deviled eggs and Coke Float. Then, our burgers came. We definitely felt like we were being treated like unwanted second-class citizens. It really was unfortunate because I'd heard so many great things about Holeman & Finch. The Pimm's Cup was excellent. The deviled eggs were "ok". The Coke float was "ok". The burgers were juicy and flavorful - the perfect burger. Once we got the check, I noticed that the Pimm's Cup was $3 more expensive than how it was listed on the menu. What the hell? I had the waiter correct the error, but if I wasn't paying closer attention they easily could've gotten away with it. What could cause such an error? I wonder... Having an amazing burger that everyone raves about does not give the front-of-house license to treat their customers this way. The burger warrants the four and five star ratings that so many Yelpers are awarding Holeman & Finch - kudos to the kitchen. However, based on the service (or lack thereof), I cannot - it was a 2-star experience.
(2)
Rose G.
Finally made it out here for my birthday! The burger is one of the better ones I've had since moving to Atlanta. It has just the right size, perfect amount of cheese, and it is oh so juicy! If I can still remember the taste and crave it only a few days later, than I know I ate an amazing burger. Also, the pimento cheese dip with crackers was also very good! Loved this place. I will be back!
(5)
Tatum C.
Yep, best burger you'll ever have! Also great craft cocktails. Really great atmosphere and bar scene. I will be back to try some other menu options soon. Burger is priced very fairly for the quality, cocktails were a little pricier but fantastic!
(5)
Dawn M.
We sat at the bar, since the wait for a table was 1.5 hours. The bartender/server was awesome. Very knowledgable about the menu. He sold us on the veal brains to start. Yes.. The thought of it grossed me out at first, but WOW. They were so delicious. I ended up getting the burger. My boyfriend got the pork belly. Everything was to die for! Definitely will be back. A little pricey, but worth it.
(4)
Timothy L.
Given the title of "The Best Burger in America" back in 2010 by Alton Brown, this burger is pretty damn good. BUT, as a California native, my taste buds have been indoctrinated by the In n'out establishment. For ~$14 bucks, you get a double cheeseburger with a side of fries. Homemade bread and butter pickles garnish the burger along with sides of house-made ketchup and mustard. And while the burger is good, given its price, I'd rather go to In n'out. It was definitely worth trying for all the hype, but I wouldn't get it again. Keep in mind, it's 2015. Previously, "The Burger" used to be exclusive--only for the ambitious and serious foodies who'd show up hours early to reserve one of the 24 burgers made each night. Today, The Burger is on the menu for all to enjoy. (I probably would have liked The Burger more if it were still exclusive.) Holeman & Finch still earns 4 stars because there's more to Holeman & Finch besides The Burger. For example, their bar is amazing! I got the Short End of the Stick. (Haha; the other mixed drinks also have witty names). While pricey, their mixed drinks are quite tasty. The Burger along with The Short End of the Stick left me quite satisfied and eager to return to try something else! (Side note: The Short End of the Stick is advertised as a drink that is lit on fire. As a partial pyromaniac, I was disappointed when my drink did not show up on my table in flames; rather, a cinnamon stick was lit on fire and then quickly submerged in the drink such that it was extinguished but gave the drink a smokey taste.) Pragmatics: The restaurant is very easy to miss. If you pass the Panera Bread, you've gone too far. (It's across the street from Panera.) They have complementary valet parking, but if you drive right past the valets, you can just as easily park the car yourself. The restaurant is also very small. The bathrooms are very clean, and the doors slide open; so don't get confused if for some reason the bathroom door doesn't opening after downing too many drinks at the bar.
(4)
Tunicia W.
It's definitely worth it. The Burger made my eyes roll to the back of my head. The ketchup is a perfect blend of tomatoes and a barbecue blend. I like to eat my fries with barbeque sauce anyway so this was a win in my book. A fry mistakenly dropped in the mustard and even THAT tasted great. How about I used neither on The Burger, because The Burger was just THAT good. All the flavors just meshed together so friggin' perfectly. In addition to the greatness that is The Burger, my co-worker and I shared the caramel bacon popcorn and the cinnamon roll. Just all kinds of sugary goodness. The 30 minute wait wasn't bad at all (we arrived at 11:40) considering that there was a line out the door when we first parked. For my libation, I had a pink noise that was perfect and light. If I am ever so lucky to have a Sunday off again, I will come back, because I'm not about to come during the week and wait 3 hours for The Burger. Even though it IS worth it.
(5)
Denise R.
I went here on a Sunday early afternoon and got a seat at the bar right away. Very small and contemporary. Great cocktails! I tried "The Burger" which was just OK to me. I've tasted better.
(3)
Megan K.
Sweet Jesus. Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I'm a total dick when it comes to burgers. I'm a bonified burger snob and am generally underwhelmed. This might be the best burger I've eaten in my life. And that's a lot of burgers, folks. It's just so refreshing when something built up as much as H&F burgers actually comes through. Every element is perfect. For me, the perfect burger has a soft, but sturdy and flavorful bun (check), ground chuck (not sure here, but like pretty sure), 2 thin patties vs 1 thick one (check), flavorful cheese (check). And there's more: the distinctive crisp on the patties. I don't know how they do that, but every burger ever should be made that way. Oh yeah and beef tartare is the best beef tartare I've ever eaten too.
(5)
Shawn H.
I had worked up the burger in my head and it just didn't live up to the hype. I'm a huge fan of sweetbreads and was not impressed with those either. Now, on to the good news. The place is beautiful, staff is awesome, and drinks are poured with talent and precision. Their cured meats are as tasty as charcuterie comes(don't miss the ham). Deviled eggs, the bacon one in particular are good. Prices are very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber.
(3)
Yasmin H.
NEW CHANGES: the burgers will now be available all day as they have been added to the menu but they do run out on crazy busy nights. Also, they are finally taking reservations for all tables except for the communal table and the bar area. The hours also have changed to being open till midnight on M - W. Just tried some new menu items... the Crunchy Gentleman, the Oxtail, and the pulled pork slider. They were all awesome but my favorite was the crunchy gentleman which was a perfect two or three bite size take on a croque madame and/or grilled cheese sandwich. The ox-tail bowl was savory and perfect for a cold night but just wish it came with some crispy bread for all the yummy left over broth n juices that I felt went to waste. The cocktails here are always on point and I've never had one here that I haven't enjoyed even though I frequently tell them to "surprise me". Anthony was our bartender and he rocked every drink we ordered and was great with my obnoxious witty banter.
(5)
Jesse G.
Great foodie experience. Fantastic selection of cheeses, lettuces, desserts. Menu selections are unique and well thought out. I ordered a dish that came in an iron skillet, pancake on the bottom, poached egg on top. Two thick crispy bacon strips curled along the inside efde of the pan and a pan fried goose liver on top. Garnished with clover. How incredibly well thought out and splash full of flavor. For someone who doesn't like liver, this dish was just amazing! Great selection of whiskey, even had Weller 12 on the menu, and the bartender came to our table to clarify a drink I ordered. Great service, our waiter took time to thoroughly explain the menu and fun crowd in the center of Buck head. Will definitely come back here again.
(5)
C D.
Any place that tells me the burger comes well done i approach with skepticism. However, I'm now a believer. The specific combo/ratio of cheese, pickle, and onion creates one delicious no frills burger.
(4)
Kevin F.
Wow. My one rec. Get lots of apps.
(5)
Mel M.
Definitely a great place for great drinks! Anthony made our drinks to perfection! The burger was outstanding and if you are not sure what you want to drink, Anthony is great with providing a suggestion!
(4)
Melissa G.
Get. The. Burger. (The one at the Ted, while delicious does not compare). Go on Sundays when it's served all day, wait for a seat at the bar - bartenders will keep you well stocked on great cocktails and interesting conversation.
(5)
Gene X.
OK so the burger here is pretty tasty! It's made with brisket as well as chuck you can taste that it's different in that way. The burger comes with Kraft(!) American cheese, pickles and onions, and is on a house made pain de mie bun - but is otherwise pretty traditional. The two 4 oz patties are really well-made and flavorful even though they are cooked medium (I usually prefer medium rare). The fries that accompany the burger are cooked just right retaining the crunchy outside while still moist in the center. The house made ketchup has a nice zing to it and mixed with the mustard accompanied my fries just right. I left the burger without adding ketchup or mustard since it's outstanding flavors stood well on it's own. Compared to the General Muir burger I had last night I'd say they are on par with each other but the General Muir is a bit more to my tastes being a bit more dynamic rather than traditional but I would definitely hit up H&F any time anyone was craving a burger!
(5)
Daniel C.
I don't see the point in an in-depth review of a place that already has over 650 reviews... so here's the cliffnotes. Good luck getting a seat. We just walked into the bar right when a table was leaving. The service is sporadic. Our appetizer came out literally 1 minute after we ordered it then the burgers took about 30 minutes. Please put your phones away. Why does everyone need to take a picture of their burger? They all look the same. The burger was really, really good. However, there's so much hype how can you ever live up to it? Get the bacon caramel popcorn if they have it. End
(5)
Erin C.
If my rating were based solely on customer service, Holeman & Finch would get 5 stars! Initially, we decided to come here only for THE burgers and were very excited to try them. We did not realize the burgers did not even go on the grill until 10pm. We decided to order a few of the small plates while we waited. We had the Hand-Chopped Steak Tartare ($12), Pork Belly Sandwich ($6), Cornmeal Fried Oysters ($13), and the Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4). I suppose I'm not a Steak Tartare type of person. This was the first time I've had it and the last time I will order it from ANY restaurant. I did enjoy the Pork Belly Sandwich. If you come here, I would recommend it over everything else I tried. The Fried Oysters weren't bad. I love fried oysters, but wasn't a huge fan of theirs. The Deviled Eggs came with three in one order, with the flavors country ham, jalapeño, and b&b pickle. Not bad, but I wasn't too impressed. Then, the burgers came. In my opinion, they do not live up to their hype. It was quite disappointing. I'm not saying they're bad, but they're definitely not worth the wait. I'm pretty sure we will never return. Oh well.
(2)
Paul M.
This restaurant is a great place to go. Complimentary valet service right at the door. A great selection of awesome food to order. Good sized tapas plates at a reasonable price so you can try multiple items. Would definitely recommend and return.
(5)
Hiep H.
Love this place, it has hands down my favorite burger. I make every effort to go here when i am in town. Though general Muir also is now on my list of great burgers. If you want a greasy burger go there if you want a delicious non greasy perfectly made burger... Come here!
(5)
Tanna L.
What the crap. Maybe it was an off night years ago but the burger I had this past Saturday may be the best I have ever had. We got there ~8:45 pm. Our plan was to hang around till 10 for the burgers but eat and drink beforehand. You can order the burgers as soon as you get there so we reserved a few. Started off with the hot dog. Decent, nothing spectacular. Not much pop on the casing. Warm, not really hot temp. The pickled jalapeno was a great side. Had the lamb fries. Surprisingly tasty pan fried micro cauliflower. The testicles themselves (possibly the first I've had besides my own, what?) were good for what they were. Sliced thin, texture similar maybe to bologna. We got a variety of cheese plates which were really good as well. So after 90+ minutes, the burgers came out and they were freakin' fantastic. Nothing else needed besides ketchup and honestly, it probably didn't even need that. Good temp, gooey melted cheese, well seasoned and this time the texture of the burger was excellent. Not crumbly at all. At times I couldn't even tell where the cheese ended and the burger began. Man this was so good and the rest of the group agreed.
(5)
Rahul H.
Another 6 star joint. They do everything right here. Too many highlights to speak of. Just look at the insane menu and know they deliver! Whenever I'm in the ATL I always find time to come here. Trendy but casual. If you can't get a table in the smallish dining area the bar is get in where you fit in. They fire on all cylinders here from microbrews, craft cocktails, food, and service. And yes... the burgers. I will put it out there and say my favorite burger of all time. No hesitation on calling it. They make the entire thing in house down to the bread and condiments. Note that they give you condiments. Not some pretentious "it doesn't need condiments" asshole schtick here. Perfection that reminds me of the simplicity of my youth. If you're lucky enough to get one you'll know what I mean after one bite.
(5)
Audrey A.
So I did not understand most of the ingredients on the menu, but I was just in time to get the last burger and to be honest, it was MEH for me. Like I don't see what's all the hub bub about...maybe I just don't have taste buds. I got their at 7:30 and had to wait until 10pm to get my burger. The people are really cool who work there, but yeah...if you are a patient person I guess you should try and see for yourself why this place is so famous!
(4)
Melissa I.
As long as you like loud and small places, you will love this place. The service is exceptional and the food is amazing. Ordered the chartruderie, mussels, octopus and the famous burger. All really great and delicious paired with a nice Pinot noir :)
(5)
Jody J.
Great Valentine's Day pick! Service was a little lackluster at first as it took 25ish minutes to be seated after our reservation time and the waitress was slow getting to our table but afterwards it was all great. We were able to nab a spot at the bar and get some drinks. I Started with the Bless Your Heart which had a bad after taste but was still intriguing and a good chance of my usual pace. For dinner I ordered the beet salad and the faro which is amazing and has a wonderful creaminess. My husband had the burger which he states is in his top 5 of all time. He also loved the bourbon selection as he is a big time collector. Overall a good experience. I would just recommend being prepared to wait for you table even if you have a reservation on a busy night.
(4)
Anna H.
My husband and I have lived in Atlanta almost five years before coming to this infamous spot. I had heard about the burgers and was overdue to try one. This was naturally one of the best parts of the meal. I loved the double patties and double cheese, and you could tell that the meat and other ingredients were all top notch. Even though the burgers only come one way, I still found myself wishing they added lettuce and tomato. To me it's hard to have a burger without those veggies! All in all it was a good burger but not what I would call the best in Atlanta. Prior to the burger we started out with the deviled eggs which was a small appetizer but with excellent flavor - done three unique ways and very mouthwatering. I had a White Thai beer which was citrusy and went well with my food. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits as his main course. This item should have been on the appetizer list instead of with the entrees. There were barely any grits even though this should be a main proponent of the dish, and only three little shrimp. He ate part of my burger and still left a bit hungry. That was definitely the most disappointing part of the meal. He mentioned that he probably shouldn't have shown up "hangry" to the restaurant. Besides the food, the customer service was prompt and solicitous. It's a small restaurant and definitely not a spot for big groups unless you have a reservation. It was just the two of us on a Tuesday and I was glad I had made a reservation.
(3)
K A.
The menu is a lil pricey but the burger really is top notch! I will definitely come back and recommend ONLY the burger.
(5)
Delandra V.
Excellent selection of unique small plates. Fabulous ambience. When you enter, there is a view of the butcher's block, which really whets the appetite. Some seating is communal, so you may be at the table with soon-to-not-be strangers. Our cocktails were on point, the wine list was great, every dish was so very delicious- my experience there could not have been better!
(5)
Leanne E.
How have I never written a review? I love love love H&F. Now that the burger is off restriction it's just the bestest place to go for a burger and a beer. Enough said.
(5)
Gi J.
There are a variety of interesting menu items, and because it was halloween, I decided to try the veal brain. It wasn't something that I was prepared for texturally, but they provided a crunchy counterpart in the form of bread, which helped immensely. The bartender, who was dressed as Ryu, made excellent drink recommendations and everyone in our group enjoyed their cocktails. Among our favorites were: the crunchy gentlemen, hot chicken, the tartar, and the deviled eggs with bacon. I'm not traditionally a deviled eggs fan, but that was legitimately good. The service was decent although we did have problems locating our zombie server and the service staff at times. The burger, as everyone else has stated, was delicious. It was cooked perfectly, extremely savory, and the barbeque ketchup was absolutely delicious. After the massive quantity of food we had collectively put away as a group, I didn't expect for everyone to finish their individual burgers, especially my petite girlfriend. It was just one of those foods that hit a continual high note throughout eating. I didn't get tired of the taste and it never felt like a chore. I just kept wanting more, down to the last bite. Overall, it lived up to the hype and I would definitely visit again!
(5)
Natalie D.
Best Burger ever!!! I normally don't eat burgers. But this burger is to die for! It so well seasoned, hand made patty, hand cut fries and home made sauces. You can only get it all day on sundays or reserve it no later that 8 pm during the week. Yes I did say reserve it! Its that amazingly good! They only serve about 20 of them during the week. Thats why you have to reserve it. The service is very good. The bartenders are skillful and it seems as if they love what they do. My bartender was Kaleb and he was super nice and pleasant. I do not recommend a walk in since this place is usually busy and the wait might be over 45 mins. You could do a reservation online or be brave and do a walk in. It might be a bit pricey but totally worth it! Burger its (12.96 with tax) Good eats! Natalie D
(5)
Alma C.
People talk about the burger and charcuterie, but I think the real winner here is the steak tartare. It's no joke some of DA BEST steak tartare I've ever had. When I first had it here, I started fantasizing about growing a few extra rows of canine teeth and a second stomach to handle the volume of the steak tartare I wanted to gobble up. Great bar service, fair pricing for quality. Card carrying carnivore approved.
(4)
Emma F.
A HUGE thanks to my new Yelp friend Christy M whose review made me aware of their Sunday burger availability!! I now feel like my relocation to Atlanta is complete, for I have had the Holman and Finch burger. We went at around 3:00pm on Sunday and were seated straight off. I actually had expected a huge wait as a lot of the reviews speak of lines out the door and hour long waits. We found this to not be the case at this time. Service: Our server was fantastic, super friendly and personable. He even accommodated my request for an iced espresso/Americano. Overall though everyone who came to our table was friendly and chill. Maybe it's us being from the West Coast, but we really like laid back, chill service. Here, everyone just seemed really casual and relaxed. Atmosphere/location: This restaurant is located in a condo complex called the Artmore. I think there might also be a hotel up there, not too sure. Still, it's easy to miss if you're looking for a restaurant. Easiest way to get there is to turn into the Artmore from Peachtree Rd and the Restaurant will be on your right. Once inside it's a real casual yet upscale feel, a bit hipster, but in a good way. Actually, it reminded us a lot of some of our favorite Capitol Hill Seattle restaurants, which made us super happy. Food: Ok here's where I have to admit I came here wanting to hate the burger. Not that I'm a mean spirited person but I hate the whole foodie hype, gimmicky thing around only serving 10 burgers at 10pm and not taking reservations so that if you want this thing you gotta come at the busiest time and wait three hours for the dang burger. No burger, I thought, was worth that. So, I came on Sunday and prepared myself to be underwhelmed. *swallowing pride* I was wrong. I was so, SOOO very wrong. This burger is far and away the best burger I have ever had. I would wait in line for an hour then another three hours at a table to eat this burger. It is not foodie hype, it's worth it. I never finish more than half a burger, ever, in this case I ate 2/3 of it. My husband, who doesn't eat beef ate the other 1/3, again never happens. That is how good this burger was. It is exactly what I love in a burger, it has no superfluous toppings, no fancy sauces, just the best ingredients cooked perfectly. Fries were excellent as well. The other things we ordered were also excellent. Here they are: Deviled Eggs 3 Ways: The best was the Jalapeño, followed by the ham, followed by the pickle. All where really excellent. These also come out super fast and were quite popular, I think every table that was sat after us got an order. Yeast Rolls: "Is she really gonna write about bread" Hell yes I am! These rolls were awesome and fluffy and the butter they came with was super creamy and delish. As a tip, ask for salt when you get them as the butter is unsalted. If all restaurants served bread this good I'd gladly pay the 1.50 for it. Crunchy Gentleman: This was super tasty, the husband ordered this and was kind enough to let me have a taste. It is the best croque monsieur I have had in Atlanta. The only thing I would say is, if you like eggs, get it toped with a fried egg. It wasn't so smothered in bechamel and cheese that the egg would be overkill. If I ever order this that's how I'm doing it. Latte and Iced Americano: I gotta talk about the coffee just cuz I'm a huge coffee snob. They win MAJOR bonus points for not using a push button machine. Even more points for making a good cup of coffee without the help of the push button machine! They even accommodated my request for an iced Americano which wasn't technically on their menu. Waiter was real cool about it when I asked too, he said "I don't see why we couldn't, we just pour an espresso over some ice" and that's what they did, and it was so good! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant even if you don't get the burger. Great food and great coffee is kind of a no brainer. They also have an amazing looking booze list which I will be trying in the future. Next time though I'm going at night to try their parts menu, I love me some good offal and with the caliber of all their other food, I am sure I won't be disappointed! I will update the review once I do that.
(5)
Charmean S.
Upon arrival I was seated pretty quickly. I ordered The Burger, which has a very unique flavor. I'm certain pork is mixed in with the beef but I didn't see it listed in the description. It's possible I will re-visit this place again.
(4)
Gaurav H.
The place is kind of small, so we had to wait a little longer than expected. Once we got a table, we ordered the deviled eggs three ways (strawberry, jalapeño and bacon) and the burger (they offer two choices-medium well or well done). Both were quite nice!
(4)
Jonathan S.
Burger (five stars) lives up to the hype but service (do the math) sucks. One time the lady at the front was being rude to people waiting to get seated. Dude, there's nowhere to wait, just deal with the fact that people are getting in between your little hostess station and the bar. She yelled at people for being in her way and then tried to be super nice to the people who just entered the restaurant. Made me lose a my appetite a little bit. One time the waiter forgot I ordered a burger. It was Sunday, and we had a group of ten, so waiting sucked (read above hostess lady yells at people). It was a rough Saturday night, and I'm tryna grub. We order, food comes out and everybody but me gets their burger. I'm like dude. Waiter doesn't notice for ten minutes. Which means he didn't even check to see how people liked their food. I flag him down and I'm like dude, I thought we had a connection, both of us being from the Bay Area. He apologized and ended up paying for the burger which kind of salvaged the situation but not really. If I'm waiting an hour and half to get seated you best believe I expect you to get my order right and on time. All in all, burger is worth it but the restaurant personnel needs to step up their game.
(3)
HJM M.
Food is great, as are some of the bar staff. The burger is everything you've heard it was. Typing this msjes me think about it and now my mouth is watering. However, some of the waitstaff have come across a little stiff or nervous. Maybe they are young or just under a lot of pressure? It's a pretty tight space, so if you're a sit-at- the- bar type of person, it'll be a tight squeeze. Not exactly a really relaxed place, so I'd probably only eat here when it's not a prime time. Would still like the service to be a bit warmer though.
(3)
Jeff S.
I have tried many restaurants in search of the holy grail of burgers and I believe my search has come to a end, hands down the BEST hamburger in ATL. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, my only complaint is I wish they would go back to serving bigger portion at night, I miss a whole country gentleman sandwich as some other plates, and the carbonara bowl is heaven. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a burger in Sunday.
(5)
Li J.
Well the burger is damned good - and I've had a lot of fancy burgers. It's the meat that is the star here. Super flavorful, well-seasoned, fresh beef. You get a few fries to complement the burger. I ordered mine medium well and it was cooked perfectly. This burger definitely met my expectations. I ate at the crowded bar by myself and the bartenders took good care of me. And to top it off the, burger is pretty cheap (compared to LA or NYC prices). $12.96 with tax included. Hmmmmm they forgot to charge me for my coke - just noticed.... Go there and get the burger. Mess around with the other stuff on the menu during your second visit.
(5)
Doug Z.
Ok, they have really dumbed this place down. Used to be a foodie paradise and is now an elevated Chili's, serving burgers "all the time". SO DISAPPOINTED that it could not succeed in its original iteration. I guess the concept was limiting in how you could keep it "moving" and "fresh" for the loyal customer base but... Not that anything was bad...it's just not great and not cool anymore. SO SORRY!
(2)
Richard R.
THE SCENE Sunday, August 4th, 2013 - Today was a great day to have lunch with friends. A group of my yelp buddies decided to do a burger tour of a few of Atlanta's best burger joint today. Some in our group arrived around 10:50am, which was a good thing. By the time I'd gotten there @ 11:05 the line was significantly long to get in @ 11:30am. We were seated promptly once the doors opened and not long after that our burgers began to arrive. By far Holeman & Finch was the favorite burger of the group. It was no surprise to me since I'd been here before, but it was the first time for everyone else. It gave me unique pleasure to see each of them loose their H&F burger virginity, which was highlighted by strange noises and twisted facial expressions. Have you ever seen a foodgasm actually happening to 5 people at one time? I thought I was gonna have to get Brent H and his burger a room all by themselves. THE DOUBLE STACK H&F BURGER This is one of the few things in life that lives up to the hype and is honestly somewhat indescribable. I don't think words can accurately give you a tangible description of the beefy goodness of the meat and perfect balance of bun, toppings and cheese. Add delicious, perfectly salted, golden brown fries and house made mustard/ketchup and you have ATL's best burger meal right here! See for yourself: yelp.com/biz_photos/hole… The burger is not that big, but probably one of the most proportionately correct burgers I've ever eaten. It doesn't leave you hungry, but makes you want just a little more. I truly regretted splitting this burger, but we had two others to try on our tour and I needed the stomach space. THE VERDICT Although this was the first stop of three on our Burger Tour, it was an easy win from the very start. I think Bill G said it best at the end of the meal when he said, and I quote: "This burger is so good it makes me feel better about my life." LOL.. Indeed! Yelp100plus[2]
(5)
Daniel H.
The best burger in Atlanta, if not the country. Really great sides and cocktails. Admittedly have not tried the other items on the menu, but with a burger that good, why bother??
(5)
Bob S.
the 10 pm burger is great, but we need to get over this waiting til 10 pm. It is time to put the burger on the menu all the time every day. My god it is a burger. It can't be that hard to make or prepare. come on!
(5)
Matthew K.
I love the burger here! If you're willing to deviate from that norm, try the "Farm Egg And Pancetta Carbonara". It's to die for! I recommend avoiding peak hours if you didn't call ahead for a table. I think the "Cornmeal Fried Oysters" are a pass. Overall, a very nice dining experience, a tasty menu, and well trained staff. Regards, Matt
(4)
Trammy D.
Came here for brunch since we weren't able to get a table for dinner. Food was very good, though. I heard a lot about their burgers, so I had to try that. Meat was seasoned well and the cheese was melted nicely. It was good, but didn't live up to the hype to me. But it was a very good burger. Also ordered the deviled eggs, but those were decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was great, too. Definitely busy and I loved that you could see into the kitchen. I'll definitely be back next time in in ATL to try all their other menu items
(4)
Katherine K.
Been here twice now... Nice little spot in midtown. Across the street from a shopping plaza with a panera bread for reference. There is a complimentary valet but if you drive past the first level you may just park yourself and skip the tip to literally walk down a flight of steps. Anyways the staff are professional, gracious, and attentive. Good. Seating can get limited so try to go on a slow weekday to reserve a burger because they run out. These burgers are so in demand that you do have to start a tab to claim it. Although your card isn't charged it's just to reserve it? Anyways small intimate space, walk in the hostess stand separates the bar to the right from the dining room to the left. If anything I think the best thing there is the cocktails. Th mixologists know what's up and there is a handsome dreamy black gentleman behind the bar that seems to be head bartender? Not sure but he's so cool. Try a drink I promise it's worth it. Honestly only had a bite of burger but it was good. Watched it bring wolfed down. Then again, they make a BIG deal over the burgers and make abgrand announcement when they come out with like 12 of them saying "when we say burger you say time! Burger! time!" Kinda juvenile but fun. I tried the steak tartare. I love steak tartare and I kept hearing theirs hyped up as amazing but I wasn't blown away. It was ok,not great. There were shavings of potato flakes on it I didn't care too much for and the seasoning felt a bit dry. But what do I know. Front of house man chatted with us a bit as date asked him about their bakery. Apparently it go so big, they had to move the bakery to another location and now distribute to 200 restaurants? Well damn. The bread is good. Brioche buttery yellow. Anyways it's a good spot if you just want to stop in for a drink. Although the seating is just stools at the bar and it's always pretty crowded. Also not too many tables in the dining room. This place screams exclusivity. There a big communal table in the middle with a couple of booths behind it a two seaters by the windows. The two tops are kind of tight as they can fit only two plates comfortably with your drinks on the windowsill. Go here if you value quality over quantity.
(4)
Craig V.
I love that this restaurant is an Atlanta specific place. I take all my guests to experience the great service and wonderful food that takes place here. The burger has just been well created overall, from the patties and cheese to the buns, the texture just melts in your mouth. I recommend this place 100%.
(5)
Isaac S.
After researching for the best burger in Atlanta, all Google searches and consultation from friends led me to Holeman & Finch. I do not like using hyperbole or pretentious descriptions of food, but The Burger from H&F is one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and an absolute must-have. The service was amazing, but the wait for the dessert was the only downfall. But come on. It's one of the hottest spots in Atlanta, of course there's gonna be a wait. This place is an absolute 5-stars.
(5)
Candy L.
Sighhhh This burger gives me LIFE!! I officially became addicted five months ago. I mean it is absolute juicy perfection. Seriously. I have had to restrain myself from visiting this place every weekend because my waistline was in jeopardy. Sooo I've cut back to once a month. That should be okay right??? Lol
(5)
Debby L.
Although very overpriced, everything we ordered here was freaking delicious. DRINKS: DAMSON IN DISTRESS This one is a kicker. It tastes delicious and so easy to drink. Vodka with some fruity tangs, it's a dangerous one. I loved this one and would keep getting this again and again. Please add this to the permanent menu. MOOFAH DOOFAH Something like that. It's rum based, also a kicker, but you at least know how drunk you get because you can taste the alcohol more. ROY'S ROBE The boys loved this. Giant icecube makes it a bit hard drink, but that might be a good thing. HOT DOG Best hot dog I've ever had. I don't know if it's a beef frank or what, but the jalapeno and the ballpark mustard makes this the most deliciously rustic hot dog ever. DUCK LIVER PATE WOW. I licked this little scoop of pate clean. So crazy and buttery, we kept asking for more bread to finish this off. BREAD BOX I think one of the bread was smoked. I may have been drunk, but that bread box was amazing with the salted butter. 10 PM BURGER It was raved about on all the reviews and shows like Anthony Bourdain, but I found the burger to be mediocre. I thought the hot dog was so much better and by the time we got to the burger, there was so much good food consumed already. The fries that accompany it were amazing though because they were blanched before fried.
(5)
Samantha M.
This place is quickly becoming a regular brunch spot for me. This past trip we decided that the deviled egg appetizer was too delicious for any of to us share. So glad I got my own! The burger is beyond amazing, I completely understand the craze for it. On a whim I decided to go for the pulled pork this past trip and while it was delicious, watching the others eat the amazing burger put me in enough agony that I will only be able to ever get the burger! I would love to try some of their actual dinner offerings sometime though, so we'll hopefully be making it in on a night they offer the full dinner menu (mon- sat). But if you're going for the burger, you can either compete for one on a weeknight (they only make 40 a night, promptly at 10pm and the list fills up quick after 8pm), or just go anytime on sunday because its on the sunday menu now ;)
(5)
Caroline S.
Overall a disappointing experience with a very inflexible kitchen. The ambiance and waitress were nice, but I was put off by how many rules they put around how the burger is prepared. OK, that's fine if the resulting burger is mindblowing, but the burger was not at all memorable. Not only were they strict about the burger but they wouldn't change the fries for a different healthier side. To top it all off, they wouldn't let us order a dish to go...on a low traffic Monday night. The waitress was apologetic for all of these limitations but I'd suggest the management be more customer centric rather than have this take it or leave it approach. I left smelling like burger and feeling like I should've just gone to Five Guys.
(2)
Jeremy R.
No burger available. When we asked about it, our waiter told us to go to Argosy across town instead. We got the distinct impression that he wanted us out of his restaurant, treating us like we just watched Food Network and stumbled into his precious godlike restaurant like fat tourists. We've lived in Atlanta for 20 years. Not a way to respond to the question "Aw, you guys are out of the burger tonight?" Also, $30 for two Irish coffees is ridiculous. They didn't even with cream in it like a true Irish coffee. Just coffee and Jameson. Amazing that a place can charge so much for a drink and not even know how to make it.
(1)
Monique T.
Definitely one of the best burgers I've had. I recommend arriving no later than 8:30 if you want to sit in the dining area and want a burger. Also, I recommend trying to make a reservation to guarantee a seat in the dining area. Your best bet is to go on a Sunday for lunch. Unlimited burgers!
(5)
Lindsey D.
I went on a Thursday, which means it was super-crowded, but despite that, we found 2 seats at the bar (we didn't have a reservation) and despite how packed it was, the waiter was attentive and accommodating, we got our food and drinks in a timely manner. The food is good, love the deviled eggs and the burgers. They have valet staff available to park your car, which is good because it's in the busy midtown area. I've only been there once, but no complaints so far, I'd go again :)
(5)
Jessica B.
Ok....so this review is really two in one. A two-fer. Been here twice and here are my thoughts: First time, not so impressed. Like REAL not impressed. Had the beloved burger and it was meh. MEH! It was right before they closed, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that it was a hurried up burger, with little attention given to those two sad patties. Second time, mucho impressed. Went on a Sunday (because they serve the burger ALL day every Sunday) and all was redeemed! The world was made right by this deliciousness that was this burger. The hype is true. The simple elegance of this burger allows the flavors to truly be represented in each bite. Two char-grilled patties that are cooked to perfection and the cheese has the perfect table-cloth melt. (Look it up, it's a real thing....table-cloth melt...promise) The onions add a dash of flavor that isn't over powering, but ties it all together. The bun is perfect and acts as a soaking vehicle for all those flavors. Seriously, worth the second try.
(5)
MD W.
Finally had the the "infamous burger"!!! Note: If you wanna try this burger, go on Sunday for brunch... Shorter wait for a table, no lines at the bar... I'll say it was the second or third best burger I've ever tasted (MsAnn's was the best)!!! The cinnamon bun was "the best"!!!
(4)
Hieu H.
it's been a while since I've been to Holeman & Finch and it's still just as good as I remembered it. The Buckhead crowd can be a little annoying, but the food and drinks are worth journeying into the land of botox, bottle blondes, and bills. I always find the bar area to be a lot livelier and fun and usually end up just seating at the bar and eating there (the wait for an actual table can vary, especially late at night). If you want good Southern cooking, Holeman & Finch delivers. Their collard greens are amazing with the right hint of salty, sour and sweet. I swear, I could drink the pot licker (the juice that the greens are cooked in) since it has the perfect amount of salt, vinegar and smokey bacon bits. The "pea" soup is another wonderful find. I put pea in quotations since this is NOT your typical wimpy watery pea soup, but hearty and sticks to your guts. The soup is served over grilled cornbread so it tasted more like a stew since all of the cornbread soaks it all up. Simply Amazing! We also had the fish and chips which were a textbook example of what the dish should look and taste like. Love the homemade ketchup. Great consistent food that never disappoints.
(4)
Andy L.
So here I am sitting in what appears to be an ultra-chic dining establishment that I've seen on television, and it hits me... The smoked trout is abso-f'n-lutely amazing. Where have you been all my life? Come to papa. Yeah yeah, they have that burger that everyone raves about. Who cares. That's for brunch on Sunday without a fight. I came for the flavors, and the service most Yelpers unleash five stars on. A really small, but intimate dining space makes for an almost tight experience, but it works when surrounded by cool people, good wine, and a vast array of cheeses to suit your every need. I dig it. Our server was very helpful with selecting the plates and flavors, given that I'm not much learned on the new trends in gastronomic sciences since EasyMac. The service is outstanding given the tight maneuvering spaces and amount of plates to be served. Not bad at all. Yeah, we didn't want, nor get the burger because that's the natural thing to select. My inner hipster wanted to be nose-deep in fish, pasta, pork bellies, and that Crunchy Gentleman thing. We are planning our return with maps, and spelunking equipment to better equip ourselves for the next adventure.
(4)
N V.
Great food & service. Yes, the burger is delicious but so are the other options. Either way, go.
(5)
Titi O.
Just ate here. I wish I could be more excited than I am now. Unfortunately this place did not live up to the hype generated by the inexplicable reviews. The burger was just a burger, plain like a food chain restaurant; only difference is that the beef patty was a little thicker. The service was subpar: from the time we checked in, the hostess was rude and nonchalant, our waiter was just okay. The icing on the cake, was this rude tall Caucasian make waiter who kept scrutinizing our table, giving us a rude look every time he passed by which was like every 5mins while he was there. So inappropriate.
(3)
Chelsea S.
This restaurant has such a trendy atmosphere. Great place to grab some friends for a drink and snacks. The pimento cheese is addicting!! Also, I highly recommend the BBQ sliders-so tasty!
(4)
Lauren H.
I've been wanting to try their burger for awhile and finally got around to doing so last month. My husband and I went on a Sunday around 1:45 for brunch since waiting around until 10pm on a weeknight for the elusive burger doesn't sound very appealing to me. The place was pretty packed so we went to the bar area for a drink while we waited for our table. We were seated around 20-30 minutes later. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I imagine that they probably stay packed most of the time. We started with the deviled eggs three ways for our appetizer. We only got to try the eggs two different ways though since they ran out of the jalapeno version. We were starving so they were really good. The appetizer came out pretty quick however it felt like it took forever for our burgers to come out! The burgers were good but I don't understand the hype about them. I did like the homemade condiments that accompanied the burger. Also, I think our burgers only came with one patty instead of two, now that I think about it. ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) BOO! Service was good. I wouldn't mind coming back here for a burger but I definitely wouldn't go out of my way for one.
(3)
Isaac C.
Best burger I've ever had.
(5)
Damon M.
Hands down amazing food and cocktails. If you solely visit this place for the burger, then you're clearly misguided. They have a number of great items on their menu that trump the burger, in a large way. I think the whole H & F burger craze is a bit over the top if you ask me, but that is pretty much the only con I have for this restaurant.
(4)
Kevin B.
Had the famous burger. Only real complaint was my bun was toasted but cold. So it felt like my complete burger wasn't made to order. Glad I experienced it but no rush to have it again. Restaurant layout is horrible.
I've been living in Atlanta for about 8 years and this is the first I have come to tasting a burger similar to in and out! It was absolutely the best thing ever! The meat was flavorful, the cheese was melted inbetween two parties of meat. The meat was cooked right. The bun held up. There is nothing wrong with this burger, and I've eaten plenty of burgers to compare!! I also had the pasta carbonara, that too was a delight! The best part was the service! We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were awesome! They gave us a lot of information about the food. Overall, I cannot wait to go back!
(5)
Albert M.
the only words that need to be said is that this is the best burger i have ever had and could ever dream of, and therefore it is the best in the entire world. never again will i or can i say "best buger ever" because there is no way i can imagine anything topping this...but i am open to the challenge ps-we also had the most outstanding appetizers and dessert. pimento cheese, deviled eggs, bacon carmel corn, and pretzel bites. outstanding. homemade ice cream sandwich for dessert. yes sir!
(5)
Kalani C.
Came here based on the stellar reviews. Place didn't disappoint. Quite small restaurant housed beneath The Aramore building across from Restaurant Eugene. We were seated in the quaint dinning room as our preference at the bar was packed. Low lights, high ceilings, and hanging charcuterie greet you at entrance. The menu is broken down into a smorgasbord of "tapas"-like concoctions with almost endless customizable variations. We had the 3 cured meats with a 3 cheese set that they combined on one bamboo cutting board that literally was the length of our table. We also had the clams, blackened cabbage & glazed parsnips. All singular in taste and quite a culinary expedition as you can build on flavors by adding picked relishes, fruit compotes, jams, etc. Actually quite fun and entertaining. A unique dining experience. For dessert we had the otherworldly sticky toffee pudding and the adorable Hostess-like apple pie, dressed in glazed sugar and comes ala mode. Comfy & delicious! A very trendy, unusual experience that we took to naturally, yet could frustrate more traditional diners that don't want to be burdened with the plethora of choices.
(4)
Harene P.
Enjoyed my visit here. Good and interesting eats. Polite wait staff. I wish I was able to try the burger that everyone was raving about but unfortunately you have to wait until 10pm to order one, we got there around 5:30-6ish, I was a little disappointed about that. I would go back if I was in the neighborhood again but I have a feeling that I still wouldn't get a chance to try the burger being that they only make a certain amount and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't get one because I got a sense that there may be some exclusivity there.
(3)
Ashley M.
I really, really love this place. Even after hearing all the hype about it, it definitely met my expectations. The boyfriend and I arrived straight after work to guarantee our reservation for their famous burger. During our wait, we tried: -Pork Sandwich -HOT Chicken -Cracklin with Chili Salt -Goat Sausage Mofongo -Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Next to the burger, which was super awesome fantastic, a close second favorite was the Carbonara. It was just the right portion, a little heavy, but delicately seasoned. Everything in the dish was very fresh, including the pasta, and the pork pieces were crisp and tasty. But....OMG the burger was good! I can't wait to come back and order it again. It's hard to describe what makes this simple double cheeseburger combo so delicious, but it is! And my last tidbit: the HOT chicken is really, really hot.
(5)
Steve R.
This is no longer the H&F I once loved. The burgers are commercialized and flavor is gone. What made this place great was the burger and the amazing hand made cocktails. Sadly those too are changed. You can no longer order old drinks off the menu and its a shame. I hope they go back to the way things were. Our favorite place in ATL is now just not the same. :(
(3)
Cynthia S.
What a great place! Such fun to be able to try so many different items. Best,burger I've had in a long while, and I really need the recipe for the sticky toffee pudding!
(5)
Wen Jin G.
came here on a cold winter night and there was no wait! for the drinks, we had the coke float and hipster ale. we tried the shrimp roll (excellent), deviled eggs (great starter), fish and chips (not too shabby), and of course, the burger! it was as amazing as i had imagined and more. the patties were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the pickles kinda cuts the richness of the beef and cheese, and the onion gives the burger a good crunchy texture. it was an amazing burger and the beef really shined. i had a great time and it's one of the highlights of my return to atlanta. for a detailed review, you can check out my blog: crunchycheetos3.wordpres…
(5)
Johnny W.
So the ridiculous amount of hype for this place is true. I recently went there to try the infamous H&F Burger - (disclaimer for newbies - they only make 24 of these a day, you need to put your order in with your server as soon as you get there to find out if you made the list, and you are not allowed to leave the establishment once you have reserved a burger). So two buddies and I headed over there at 5pm, understanding we were going to wait it out. We sat in the bar, which at first was horrible due to space limitations, but once we found a spot at the bar it was all gravy. Sarah, our bartender, was amazing. Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and a solid drink artist. The vibe in the room was fun from start to finish. We ordered a few appetizers ranging from the steak tartare, clams (these were unreal!), and yeast rolls. EVEN THE YEAST ROLLS WERE AMAZING!!! When the clock finally struck 10pm, a man came out and yelled "IT'S BURGER TIME!!!" at the top of his lungs. There was a small "Burger" "Time" chant and then you could hear the patties hit the grill. The burger is simple. 2 delicious patties, cheese, housemade pickles, housemade ketchup and mustard on the side, housemade rolls... and when put together, I couldnt be more satisified! I would highly recommend this place for the burger and drinks, I would recommend this place for a date night, hell I would recommend this place just to walk in and look into the kitchen and watch them work their magic. I am a huge fan and will be back for more burgers in the future. SIDE NOTE: I did hear that Sunday brunch has the infamous burger too and you will not have to wait until 10pm to try it.
(5)
Chris H.
They finally put a location for turner field that I hate The actual location is amazing.
(5)
Ashley F.
I can't speak to the other menu items because I, like most people, only went for the burger. And Oh BOY, what a burger it is. At face value, it's an unassuming cheeseburger between two buttered buns. Don't be fooled. One bite and you instantly understand why people are willing to wait 2 hours for a table or hover in the bar to pounce on un-bussed tables for self seating. I haven't quite figured it out yet, but it is the best burger I have ever tasted in my life. They don't cook to temps and the beef is grass-fed, but the patties (yes, it's two of them) are perfectly juicy. The buns are perfectly toasted, the pickles and ketchup are homemade, and the handcut fries are awesome. I can't say enough. Go taste it for yourself already!
(5)
Katie R.
We had a great meal that was totally reasonably priced. The tables are tiny which makes the meal quite intimate. Our waiter advised us against ordering "the burger" but, we couldn't resist (and I have no complaints, it was the best burger I've ever had). We also got the fired golden goose egg and shrimp risotto. An exceptional meal paired with an equally amazing wine (recommended by the server) and extraordinary service- can't wait to go back!
(5)
Tiffany L.
Do not see what the big deal is over the hamburger can go to steak n shake get same thing.
(3)
Kojack ..
If you like tiny dining rooms and confined seating then this place is ok. I didn't have reservations, so I sat at the bar on uncomfortably hard and cold steel bar stools. They have excellent beers and a good wine selection. A popular item on the menu is their burger & fries. Although, it was tasty I still felt hungry afterwards. They charge extra if you ask for additional ketchup. The fried apple pie for dessert was a let down. It was mostly crust with a little apple filling. This place hard to find because its not on the main road.
(3)
L. H.
I love a good burger - it's one of my weaknesses. An H&F burger had been on my ATL dining bucket list for a long time and after finally having one today, I am disappointed. Best Atlanta burger my ass! I was expecting the burger to be at least a 9, but it was more like a 6. And moreover, I've had a long-standing love affair with Bocado's burger stack... After hearing so many comparisons between theirs and the H&F burger and then finally trying H&F, I'm baffled as to how people think they're about equal. Bocado's burger is far better... juicier, tastier, better bread (or maybe I'm partial to their soft, but buttery sesame seed bun). The H&F patty and Kraft cheese combo alone are comparable, but that's where it ends. The overall burger (and fries w/ garlic herb and dill sauce!) is much better at Bocado. I also had the gruyere-stuffed pretzel, which was not nearly as tasty as it sounds. I heard from two other patrons the caramel popcorn with bacon was greasy and nowhere near as good as it would seem in theory. Between this disappointment, the crowd and service, I'm perfectly content to not go back to H&F again. I wish I had the great experience here that everyone else raves about but it was just so less than mediocre.
(2)
Annie Y.
This review is really only for the burger as we didn't order anything else besides the deviled eggs and pimento cheese dip. I have been hearing about The Burger from everyone-- that its the best burger in Atlanta. So today my boyfriend and I finally checked it out for brunch. Unfortunately, I just don't think the burger lived up to the hype. It's essentially a double patty cheeseburger with delicious pickles and onions served with home cut fries. It was certainly a good solid burger, and very filling. But as good as Shake Shack? Probably not. Perhaps it depends on how you like your burgers. I love fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions) with my burger so I have a propensity for something more like Shake Shack, Yeah! burgher or Grindhouse. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese dips were very good, but nothing you can't get anywhere else. I have a feeling I would have been more impressed with the other items on the menu that I didn't get to try (crunchy gentleman, carbonara). Service was great and very fast. We did have to sit at the communal table since we didn't make reservations. FYI, we got there at about 1120A (opens at 1130A on Sundays) and there was already quite a long line. We just made it for the first sitting. So get there early! To enter HF, you turn into the same driveway as Restaurant Eugene. There was no valet parking on Sunday, but as you drive towards the back there's a parking structure in the back with reserved parking spaces for HF.
(3)
J W.
We came back here because our last time was just awesome . NOT the case anymore. I have been a chef over twenty years and this is great chef food.I was excited to return. The food was ok,the wait time was just awful .and the place was half empty. We waited over 15 min for the"oyster poboy"its two oysters ! How long can that take.The servings were so small that i felt just ripped off and left this place hungry after spending $150 They should go back to the old format.Not small plates. Also. Its so uncomforted to sit in that crappy chair and table they have. I kinda hate this place now ! I will never be going here again.
(1)
Justin S.
Pros: Burgers are great.. top 3 in atl Open LATE awesome atmosphere good location Cons: I just can't do the snooty food... I mean if you like animal parts (i have tried the veal brains and the sweetbread) then you will love this place. The only thing here that is consistently awesome is the burgers. The other stuff on the menu isn't tasty enough to keep me coming back for it. The drinks look pretty good although i'm not a big drinker Ok and this 20 burgers at 10 thing? I mean maybe it makes it cool or something but i can't tell you how many times I have come and not been able to get the burger because they are sold out. I don't even try. Now they serve it all day on sunday but i don't specifically want a burger on sunday. When I want a burger I want one and usually i'm not up for sitting at the bar for 2 hours. So yeah that is annoying enough to lose a start but i'd say it is worth the wait at least to try them. I still think grindhouse/farm burger has a better burger though
(4)
Kara B.
Okay, get there in time and you will get a great seat at the bar. I've had their burgers and apps and they are delish. Where they really shine is their cocktails. My roommate and I got there for her birthday and they gave us great drinks for the menu and Anthony was able to create special creations and orchestra free apps and specials for us. So nice and really special! Come here for a great time and great convo.
(5)
Kate T.
THE BURGER!!!! That's all you need to know about Holeman & Finch. My friends and I showed up on a cold Sunday for brunch after a night of partying. One of my friends raved about the food here. So I had to of course come here and see for myself. She said it was best to come in on a Sunday because it was the best day to try The Burger. I believe during the week they only make a certain amount and it's first come first serve. On Sunday, I don't believe they have a limit on how many they make. I love bacon, all forms, I've even had bacon beer at a different place. But I digress... The menu had bacon caramel popcorn.....WHAT?!?!?! What amazing and crazy concoction is this?! I had to order it. The popcorn showed up and I was in love, the smell, it was crispy and there were bacon pieces spread throughout. The bacon flavor was perfect and wasn't overpowering at all. Now back to THE BURGER. Sweet baby Jesus, this burger is good. Juicy and just full of flavor. I will keep it simple....get it, get it, get it. I need to make another trip to Holeman. I will fight anyone for this burger. So yummy, totally drooling, please excuse the puddle forming as you read this.
(5)
Danny M.
Three stars and not a notch more. The hostess is extremely rude for no reason. If she was wiped off the face of the earth, no one would miss her - or her attitude. Burger is good but not worth the 1.5 hour wait. It's on a flat top so it gets very crispy which is the highlight. The double patty is actually not a plus, rather an odd layering of meat. The American cheese is the winner. Go to Bocado if you want a better burger - and reservations!
(3)
David H.
Any foodie in Atlanta will rank the H&F burger as the best, or at least one of the best, in Atlanta, possibly the country. It took me over 5 years after hearing about this place before I had a chance to try one. So, we arrived at 7:30PM in order to make sure we could have a table and put in an order for the burger by 10PM. The place was packed and it was an hour before we got a table, but we did get one early enough and the 4 of us put in our burger orders, along with a bunch of apps and drinks. The meats and cheeses were good, and the drinks were poured well. We wouldn't have minded the wait, but unfortunately, the service was not up to snuff. In fact, the service was so bad the couple we were with put this place on their banned list. The burgers finally came shortly after 10, and true to form, it was a very good burger. One of the best I've had. But the best burger in the country? Eh... not sure I would agree with that. So, yeah, 2 stars. 4 stars for food, but the service was so bad it dragged the dining experience down 2 whole stars.
(2)
Missy B.
We are here at Holeman and Finch right now first off we made reservations for 2pm and had to wait about ten minutes after that to be seated . Once finally seated everyone around us including those who came after Us got their burgers but we waited and waited! It's been more than thirty minutes and I'm watching a couple that was seated waaaay after us scarf down their burgers while we sat starving! I will NEVER return to this place and if I wasn't about to faint from hunger I'd walk right outta this bish! The deviled eggs were Ok but far from being worth $6 for three halves! I got a lemon drop martini and They came and took the super small glass it came in b4 I could get a pic of it. The waitress seemed timid while serving us just not a good feel. The burger was really fabulous but the service ruined the entire euphoria! Won't b coming back also burgers now $14 used to be $12
(1)
Jamie A.
We stopped in on a visit to Atlanta with our three kids (5, 8, 11). Not a place for kids. No kids menu and few options suitable for their mid America pallet. Complimentary valet parking and the restaurant staff was quite pleasant as I'm sure they could tell we weren't quite the typical social class for their restaurant. However, the other diners seemed uppity and a bit over zealous, which was awkward considering HF encourages a community feel and conversation. On to the food. Small, most likely appropriate portions, but $4 for a 3" slider and sandwiches, $1.50 per two rolls, $5 for a pretzel roll, $14 for a side salad sized bowl of carbonara noodles (that we intended to share among five people), a hot dog for $6, a 3"x1.5" ice cream sandwich at $2.50 and fried apple pies with ice cream at $7 each were way overpriced regardless of the farm to table, homemade, high end experience. That being said, all the food was exceptional tasting (all be it unique and a little different). And we tried the normal tasting items on the menu. Bill topped out at $77 and we were at least satisfied but not stuffed. If you are expecting to be stuffed and have leftovers from dinner, this is not the place, but if you're looking for a sort of foodie tasting experience for adults, then it fits the bill. Just manage expectations appropriately. Oh, and I also enjoyed a visit to the bathroom. Neat little setup.
(4)
Mike L.
This is probably one of the best burgers i've ever had. I drove 2 hours to see what this place was all about. After trying it out, i wouldn't even mind driving 4 or 5 hours for it. The service was great and i loved the atmosphere. It's also in a great location (Buckhead). I wouldn't mind driving down from South Carolina to eat the burger again.
(5)
Tanya C.
My son would give this place 5 stars, because this is his absolute favorite hamburgers ever...he order them at the Braves games on every visit....but since he is not doing the review I have to be honest with my taste buds and go with 3 stars. We went for Sunday brunch last March. We were with out of town guests a total of 4 people. Our wait was 1hour and 45mins and my brother in law said "these burgers were not worth the wait" and I must agree!
(3)
Christine K.
When for my birthday dinner. This restaurant is so small you can't move. We had a friend call and wanted to join us so they had us into the bar facing a wall. Food was just ok. Will not be back. Lots of better restaurants for dinner in Atlanta with better atmosphere.
(1)
Kim N.
I've finally tried the famous burger; unfortunately, it was not the best burger I've ever had... not even close :( wayyy over hyped! I tried the deviled eggs while waiting for the burger and they were so delicious. Usually, I like my burger rare to med rare, so imagine my disappointment when I couldn't get the burger cooked to the temperature I like. When the burger came out, it was well done, thus super dry! I was starving from waiting and I still didn't enjoy my burger. Bummer! I loved the buns and condiments made in house, but the dry burger patties ruined it for me.
(2)
Lauren H.
Excellent is all I have to say... Well I guess I should expand... While this restaurant is minuscule (read very very very tiny), they have a delicious menu and we are never disappointed. This visit we went for Brunch on a Sunday. There was a very long wait for a table at noon, but we were able to snag a spot at the bar in about 30minutes or so. We ordered the pimento cheese spread to start, which was awesome, followed by one burger and fries, and one Neutral Ground sandwich (fried shrimp and fried oysters) with onion rings. Both were awesome. The burger is by far the best in town (and wayyyy better than their ballpark stand), very juicy and delicious tasting. The homemade ketchup and fries were excellent too! The Neutral ground sandwich was amazing - the fried shrimp and oysters were done just right and the onion rings on the side were light and airy. I would definitely suggest coming here for brunch or for dinner. The dinner menu is completely different, so you should probably just go at least twice to check out both sets of menu items!
(5)
Tom L.
The only surprising thing about this place is how crappy it is. When I go to a restaurant I look at three things: Service, Atmosphere and Food. This place sucks at all of them... yeah the burgers are okay but unless you've lived under a rock all your life then there's nothing to rave about. Service is pathetic. They let one person hold an entire table while there is a long line of people waiting. This wouldn't happen in a real city but since its Atlanta obviously anything goes. I'm not sure how many waiters I actually had. They forgot to bring the eggs, fries with burger etc... but even after we received it all... they still kept on coming randomly saying "I'll look into those eggs". Mind blown. You could walk out without paying and no one would be any smarter. Atmosphere was very Atlanta. Wanna be hipsters that would be picked on by real ones, old school money and college students from small towns that think Anthony Bourdain actually makes good recommendations. Food is seriously average. The eggs were pretty good, Goose Patte with all the extras... lot of over-seasoned things there. The burger was fine. I went for brunch service but I wouldn't ever risk coming here again for dinner. This was more of an opinion of a person that ate at some real cities around the world. If you area native to the city or have lived in ATL for more then 10 years then all I can say is "Awesome burgers, you can't go wrong... enjoy!"
(1)
Erik S.
What a gem!! I got a little worried when I first got there because despite the very considerate complimentary valet parking, the place was packed. I ended up sitting at the bar which is not typically what I like to do but in this case it was actually pretty nice. So let's talk food. I tried the pretzel bites filled with Gruyere and in my opinion.....meh! But then....the steak tartar. WOW. Talk about packed with amazing flavor! Quite possibly the best tartar I've had. Topped with super thin shoestring potatoes, the crunch mixed with the coarse ground steak was delightful. I also got the veal brains (a bucket list item) and wasn't disappointed. Great sear on them so there was a little crunch on the exterior while the inside remained creamy and smooth. Wonderful! Atmosphere was a perfect gastro pub setting so it went well with the red ale I had with my meal. If you're still on the fence about this place just stop reading and start eating....you'll be very happy with your decision.
My GF and I had to try Holeman and Finch when we moved to Atlanta. Since I wanted to make sure I got a burger we went for brunch when they are a regular menu item. For starters we had their deviled eggs and bacon caramel popcorn. The deviled eggs were good but nothing too special. The bacon caramel popcorn was great. The salty smokiness of the bacon went really well with the caramel The burger was as advertised. By that I mean great! It had a great beef flavor and was seasoned perfectly. I would have liked mine cooked a little less but it was no where near overcooked. I like my burgers medium and I would say it was medium well. The fries were really good as well. I'm a big fan of good fries and these were up to par. My GF's main on the other hand was not that good. Because she sometimes like to go against the main stream she did not get the burger. She got Combate Sunrise and neither of us were impressed. The garlic ketchup mayo had too much garlic and was overly sweet with ketchup. The sauce was really a mess. The plantains were also dried out. The egg was well cooked and the bacon was good but over all the dish just didn't work. BTW she was the only one that we saw that did not get the burger. She said she will get the burger when we go back.
(4)
Bryan E.
From out of town. One of the best places I've ever eaten. Got brave and tried the veal brains and was impressed. The poached egg dish with squash and boiled peanuts was unbelievable.
(5)
Stacy S.
Great Classic burger. Was totally worth all the hype for me. Great crafted cocktails. First come first serve in the bar area otherwise you'll need a reservation or be prepared to wait! 4 stars because although the cocktails and food were awesome- our particular bartender wasn't very friendly...almost slightly rude. Everyone has bad days - this wouldn't keep me from going there again!
(4)
Mark H.
We got there at 8:15 and all the cheeseburgers were gone for the night. So we returned the next night at 7:00. I had my doubts, but we sat and drank till the magical 10:00 pm moment when our burgers started cooking. The restaurant began to smell like beef and my mouth began to water. About 10:25 our burgers arrived ... Effectively a double-double with pickles. I cannot explain why this burger was one of the finest I have ever had ... but it was. Simply perfection in a burger ... simple but executed to perfection. Well worth the wait!
(5)
David L.
I'm a big fan of this place. The food is great, and well priced. Cocktails are on the pricey side but quite a bit of work goes into them ($10-13). The burger was fantastic - simple and delicious, and the homemade ketchup sends it over the top. The steak tartare was good, and the yeast rolls are quite good as well. Beer is just above average price, but boasts an excellent selection and variety of local brews. The staff is really friendly. We sat at the bar and talked with Caleb, the head bartender. The bar was a little understaffed so it took a while to get drinks, but it was a Saturday night and every seat was taken. Caleb was very passionate and knowledgeable about the food and drinks, and knew all of the regulars by name, which really gave the bar a comfortable, homey feel. So many of the food items looked delicious, and I will definitely be back, and will have Caleb whip me up a drink on request.
(5)
Chris K.
Everything is not so much prepared or cooked as it is crafted. Super high quality down to the bad ass sliding door bathrooms. The lady bartender with the vintage glasses is phenomenal and will educate you on the drinks as she is preparing them. The house cocktails are great btw. I recommend order tapas style and sharing with friends. The hot dog is damn good but I don't see it on the menu anymore. The hot chicken is just that, HOT, probably the spiciest dish I've had in my life. Seriously, don't get it unless you can breathe fire like puff the magic dragon. My date and I were given some type of special liquor to qualm the discomfort, but it damn near ruined the meal. I heard now that the burgers are served all the time which is great news. I never got around to do the wait for 4 hours thing to get a burger, but its worked for marketing sake. Every knows 'H & F' burger. I read today in creative loafing that they are opening a place in ponce city market. Cheers!
(5)
Tony M.
I had been hearing about "The Burger" for a while, and knew that I had to try it for myself. Now that it is on the menu I finally made my way to H&F this past weekend. Honestly, I expected to leave there saying that it was just another overrated and overpriced burger, but I soon realized that I was wrong. This double cheeseburger was simplistic and just plain great. I added a little mustard and house made ketchup to the burger. I must mention that the ketchup was pretty good itself. Also, I have to mention that the fries and the draft "Le Freak" were not bad as well. I definitely plan to make my way back to H&F to give it a second opinion.
(4)
Michael M.
I had this down as a must stop while I was in Atlanta. I am thankful I did. This place was great. The only thing that makes this a four star is the hot chicken wasn't that good and the wait (although well worth it) is kind of ridiculous for a burger. Now to how great this place is. I had 4 dishes overall in my 2 hour wait that ended with BURGER TIME. The hot chicken is the only thing I wished that I hadn't. The deviled eggs were really good. The caramel bacon pop corn was a treat. THE BURGER - - - One of the best burgers I have ever had and lived up to the hype which is hard to do. Surprisingly one of the more delightful things about the burger was the pickles. I don't like pickles, but these house made pickles were exceptional. Everything about this burger was great. They are also now serving this burger at Turner Field. I might be grabbing me one while I am there. The service here was really good and was also a pleasant atmosphere. Overall though the wait is brutal it is worth it. So go out of you way to eat here. TIP - Mondays might be the best night to grab one of these 24 special burgers.
(4)
Courtney C.
We visited Atlanta to try the "Best Burger in America." Scratch that, we came to visit my brother, but the burger was a close second. We'd talked about the elusive burger for weeks and how the restaurant makes it hard to obtain just to create hype. All of this buzz couldn't be right, right? It absolutely was. We took a bus around 6:30 PM on Friday because there was no way in hell we were going to let this burger escape us. We ended up missing the bus stop because apparently they don't announce the name of the bus stops like they do in Chicago. We ended up at the end of the line completely confused. At this point, we'd already had a few cocktails (and by few, I mean at least 3 each) so I had to deal with my brother and husband tipsy and almost in tears that I screwed everything up and made them miss the only thing in life that they wanted. Melodramatic, much? Fast forward 45 minutes and we made it to H&F. They both ran into the doors and immediately ask "DID WE MISS THE BURGERS?" We were told that there were still plenty of burgers left and that a wait for a table was an hour and a half. We hung out in the bar and ordered a few drinks. The bar was packed too and we ended up just in the way. Once a few people got their tables, we were able to sit down in the bar and order some food. (Around 8 PM, we asked how many burgers had been ordered and our server said 17. There were only 7 burgers left two hours before serving time. Yowza) Here's what we tried while we waited: -Roasted eggplant - we originally wanted the stuffed peppers, but they were out. The server assured us that the eggplant was way better anyway and we were not disappointed. The eggplant was very soft and delectible. -Deviled eggs 3 ways- Since there were 3 of us, we each got 1 half. My husband devoured the jalapeno one so I didn't get to try that, but my bro and I each took a bite out of the ham and pickle ones. Of the two, I thought the pickle one was the best but they were both really good. -Pimento cheese- I could have just kept eating this all night. I'd never tried pimento cheese until visiting Atlanta, but did have it a few times after H&F. Theirs was, by far, the best. So creamy! -Sapelo Island Clams-Besides the burger, this was my favorite thing of the night. (It also happens to be on the "100 things you must eat in Atlanta before you die" list) The broth was almost like a clam chowder base. Super salty and really filling. I wish they would have brought me about 10 more pieces of bread to go with the broth though, one wasn't nearly enough to soke up all of that amazing juice. After what felt like forever, we got a table. Not much time passed and then we heard the "IT'S BURGER TIME" call. Everyone started cheering and jumping out of their seats (and by everyone, I mean the two males at my table.) About 10 more minutes passed, and we had the burgers in front of us. It's important to note too that we only ordered 2 for the three of us to share because we didn't want to be burger hogs. We'd prepared a plan on how we were going to split the burgers up once they were brought out. The plan was all shot to hell once the burgers were on the table and it was every man/woman for themselves. I probably got the least amount of the actual burger, but dear Lord it was perfect. At one point, I think I blacked out and I do remember eating most of the burger with my eyes closed. I heard that it's hard to eat the burger without making audible noises, so I tried to eat it silently. It WAS impossible and I know that I made quite a few disturbing noises. What makes this burger so much better than every other piece of beef I've consumed in my life? First, it's the meat to cheese to bun ratio. They have it absolutely perfected. There's just a little bit of bun draping over the most perfect patty you've tasted in your life. The taste profile of it reminded me a lot of an In-n-Out burger, with a thicker patty and even juicier than the West Coast version. The patty itself was simply delicious. They don't put much on it, just cheese, homemade pickles and grilled onions, but that's because the patty speaks for itself and there's no need to mask the taste. People told us that we're stupid for waiting so long and everyone's entitled to their opinions, but they're the stupid ones. My dinner at H&F can now be considered the best meal I've ever had in my life and I thank every single person at H&F for making that possible.
(5)
Benjamin G.
I'm sure more than enough people have peppered their reviews with how awesome the burger is and how wonderful this place is in general. I can only agree. The vibe is just spectacular. It's any culinary's dream with dry-aged meats hanging in glass cases, clear views to the kitchen (which is nothing less than perfect), simple lines, limited seating, walk-ins and no reservations, and a menu that reads on one page for Brunch. It's nothing short amazing. The burger: I won't take time dissecting it. What I will say is that the burger is what I think every burger in the country should emulate. It's the simple care, affection, and design that makes a good burger. Not Kobe beef, onion rings, and some sort of sriracha glaze BBQ sauce or some other schmancy shit. H&F has portioned their burger perfectly. It's an easy size to pick up and eat with one hand, which I love. I don't want a forklift in order to maneuver my burger. The shining star is the consideration for toppings. Great cheese choice, incredible pickles, onions, and a nicely sized bun. This burger is what I could call as close to the "definition" of what a "burger" truly is. Oh, and the mustard and ketchup served with the burger are wonderfully complex. Both were great for the fries and, in moderation, on the burger. I really dig the BBQ-esque flavor of the ketchup. Most of the time, I'm not really interested in trying house-made ketchup as it's always mediocre. However, the complexity of the H&F variety keeps you curious and coming back for more. Much more, in fact. That mustard is round about the same as far as interesting. Rather spicy but sour, smooth, and provides another avenue of flavor. I'm a huge fan of plain yellow mustard and H&F nailed the head on another variety I find myself wanting more of. H&F has my vote. I can easily say that the burger lives up the every expectation and truly houses every statute that other burger savants I working to create in their kitchens. Carry on, boys.
(5)
Aliza L.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Atlanta. I have been here half a dozen times and already my friendly waiter knows my usual drink. The restaurant is small and doesn't take reservations, but that definitely should not deter you to go. I normally head there with friends and grab a drink at the bar while I wait for my table. I've never had to wait more then thirty minutes. The cocktails here are amazing. This is definitely the place to drink cocktails over beer and wine. The food here is amazing. I would suggest going with a few friends so you can try a bunch of things. I highly recommend starting off with the bread basket...there are a bunch of different bread in there (my favorite is the one with chunks of parmesan in it). You must also get the pork buns and the bone marrow (don't be scared, just try it). The one thing I get EVERY time I am here is the carbonara with a farm fresh egg yoke right on top. IT IS TO DIE FOR. Last time I had the caramel Bacon popcorn for dessert...I should of taken my waiters advice and had it as an appetizer....didn't satisfy my sweet tooth. In the winter time you must get the sticky toffee pudding...its sinful and delicious.
(5)
Ryan L.
This is what a gastropub should be. Does their hamburger live up to the hype? Yes, it was awesome! As a group we ordered every appetizer and a few mains and shared them all. Every dish was good. The shrimp and grits was epic and I don't like grits. The only negative is the ran out of all the beers on tap except for one before 10pm. Good variety on tap but they ran out of my two favorites For this quality of a place this is just unacceptable but it's still a 5 star spot.
(5)
Lia P.
If this review was based on cocktails alone it would be five stars all the way. My husband and I loooooved our cocktails. He had the "Ranger Station" with bourbon and it had such a nice, lemon flavor. Really refreshing actually! I had the "Beach Bump" which was with rum and had a coffee flavor. A little different than what I normally get but also really cool, especially since I love coffee. The food was hit or miss. We loved the bacon caramel popcorn to start out with. It was a great bar snack. For my dinner I paired the deviled eggs and peach salad. The eggs were good, I particularly liked the jalapeno egg. The salad was a little disappointing. The peaches were delicious, very fresh and juicy. The candied bacon was a nice treat too. However there wasn't much else to it. Not really worth $9 in my opinion. My husband had the fish and chips which were really good. We ended up sitting at the bar since the wait for what looked like a cramp table was so long. The bar was a pretty nice spot to sit so I'm glad we took it. The bartender was pretentious. I wasn't expecting super warm and chatty since he was so busy but a little friendliness would've been appreciated. The bill was high- largely because of the cocktails. The cocktails made the meal though, otherwise it would've just been over priced bar food. I would definitely come back here either just for cocktails and a bar snack or with friends to sample more of the small plates.
(3)
Daniel M.
Holeman & Finch was amazing. We had the veal brain and it was surprisingly really good. The servers were very attentive and nice! We plan to go back very soon!
(5)
Jimmy K.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, had the burger and fries and it was very good definitely planning on going back and trying some of there other foods on the menu ...;)
(4)
Patricia H.
Had THE burger and I have to say, it was worth the wait. Also shared the pimento cheese which was a traditional southern meal and done well. Oyster po' boy also very delicious, but the star was definitely the burger. Could have eaten two, but then the self-loathing would follow. Wish the fries had more seasoning, but they were fresh and crispy. House ketchup is very vinegar'y, but the mustard is on point. Thanks Anthony Bourdain, you remain my idol.
(5)
Dru C.
*Thumbs up* This was one of the best bar dining experiences I've had. Though on the pricier side, the food is worth it because you can just taste the handcrafted quality of every little ingredient. Everything is house made. H&F even has their own bakery. The menu changes daily, with a date stamp to remind you. I tried the bone marrow, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and the clams. Everything was spot on. My favorite would have to be the clams. If you're a fan of seafood and spice, this will knock your socks off. Ask for extra bread to sop up that precious broth. The H&F burger, as seen on TV, was as good as advertised. Everything about the burger was just... right. The overall size was good, not too big nor too small. The toasted, buttered bun was perfect. But the star of the show was the double patty. A chuck and brisket blend, it was ultra juicy, beefy, and flavorful. The oozing cheese just tied it all together. Surprisingly enough, the burger was not very heavy at all, especially for a late light digestion. *Thumbs down* For a modern and fairly new restaurant, it is surprisingly small. You might find yourself fighting for space at the bar area starting around 9 or 10pm. The dining "room" -- more like corner -- is not much bigger. *Tip* If you arrive around 9pm on a weekday, you should be able to snag one of the coveted 24 H&F burgers that start going on the grill at 10pm.
(5)
Vj D.
What amazes me about their burgers is the simplicity. There isn't a lot of flair on your plate nor are there any visual cues that the burger you are about to eat is going to be one of the best that you have tasted. I came here on a Sunday morning and lo and behold, they are serving their signature burgers. I have heard about the long lines for burgers but I did not have to go through such an ordeal. It must be because I went on a Sunday morning. I understand they serve a limited quantity during most days and on Sundays as well. I couldn't imagine them serving up a different burger on Sunday compared to the crazy burger extravaganza that most people have heard about. If you want to avoid the long lines and the craziness, come on a Sunday. I know burgers aren't necessarily on your mind when you think of brunch, but this was a worthy substitute.
(4)
Kim C.
Best burger in Atlanta. Parking and wait time suck. But the burger makes it all worth it.
(5)
Netson W.
One of the best spots for food in ATL. The menu is good but the self service valet parking is one of the best. It might be considered a little off the beaten path so most days it the place to go for jigs and reels. Decor is a cross between early Netsonian decor and ambience of a Brittinghams. If the weather is tolerable sit outside and you can watch your car. See if you can get there when JANQ-H is playing, it is a real treat. Keep an eye out for Chris doing his tip toeing. I tend to try to the specials, today was a pattie melt on marble rye that would hold up against most any of the great greasy spoon restaurants that make the pattie melt to perfection.
(4)
Duc L.
Man, so much hype, so much expectations, why did it ever take me so long to try this place out?! Well, today was judgement day for this place in my book. I would've given this place a 3.5 stars due to some service issues but I'll address that later. So you've heard of the wait on a weekday, I'm not going to wait for that. So instead, I'll wait on a Sunday as an early lunch. Opens at 11:30, can you believe the line started before 10:30? Got there at 10:30 and i'm already about 15th in line. Say what? Man, this place better be good. 11:30 rolls around, doors open, people are excited, you can tell the excitement on my face as the sweat is dripping down, or maybe it was just humid. But either way, quick and casual we go. Table of 4 please, got seated in a booth. Score. There's a long table that can seat about 15-20 people and the servers just add random people to that table to fill spots, lucky that we didn't have to deal with that. I like being comfy in booths thank you. So onto the meal: Started off with Deviled Eggs, Chicken liver pate and the burger plate. Starting off with the deviled eggs, not bad. Not like I really eat these often, so I don't really have a great gauge on how to rate them. I'm going to say that it's good since it was good, first off. But also, nice and creamy with a slight chili/peppery kick to it. Not bad. The chicken liver pate plate. Now if you're not adventurous, chicken liver pate may throw you off a bit. Surprisingly enough, It's pretty good. The apple cider jelly on top of the pate gives it a nice sweet flavor to it to contrast the semi-salty pate taste. It spreads smooth on the buttered toast that they also provide. Too much pate and too little toast? Just as for more. It's no biggie. But that pickled tomato, I can go without. It left a strange taste in my mouth that I'm not very fond of. Texture, flavor, all just really odd to me so I'll stick with the toast with pate spread. My table was going to get a pimento cheese plate as a third appetizer but I don't know what happened but the server never got our appetizer out to us and never said anything about it either. First two came out just fine, then all the sudden the burger came out. You know what, Just cancel it. I want the last flavor of H&F to be the burgers since this is what I came here for. So the grand finale, the burger. Double patty, house made sweet pickles, two slices of cheese, (fresh?) buns, served with fries and two containers of ketchup and mustard on the side. Ketchup was to die for, seems house-made which I dig. Had a nice smooth consistency and slightly sweet flavor. Mustard, I'm not much of a mustard fan to begin with. But the fries, nicely cut, fried, great flavor. So for the burger, what can I say? It's a great burger. In Atlanta terms, it's the best burger I've had yet. Simple, juicy, just big enough, and very fresh. The more I ate it, the more I liked it. I think what adds to what makes the burger so great is the pickles honestly. Take the pickles away, I thought it would've been a bit bland without the contrasting flavor. For 12 bucks a plate for a burger and fries, it's on the pricey side but I'm not coming here every day so I can justify it. But I do feel justified that the quality comes with the price, not just a gimmick that you're paying top dollar for a half decent burger. Would I come back? Hell yeah. Just keep in mind, don't come and stand in line on an empty stomach. You'll rack up a pricey bill in no time quick.
(4)
Josh G.
Excellent adventure in food! Despite having to wait longer than desired for a reservation table, the experience was ultimately everything I could have asked for. Looking for to the next time around.
(5)
Ida C.
Holeman and Finch Public House was the perfect place to kick off our weekend in Atlanta. Our flight arrived late in the evening, but luckily, Holeman and Finch is open until 1:30am on Friday nights! We missed the famous burgers, but there were plenty of other fantastic options to tempt our taste buds. We ordered aggressively with intensely satisfying results: 1. Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - 3 egg halves, one with ham, one with jalapeno and one with sweet b&b pickles. These were tasty but not necessarily unique. If you like deviled eggs, you will like these 2. Pimento Cheese ($7) - served as an ice cream style scoop in a little bowl with an array of sesame crackers, this was a nice traditional ATL snack to kick off the meal 3. Sauteed Okra - this was a seasonal option in the farm section of the menu. The okra was sliced lengthwise and seared with a somewhat Asian flavor. It was one of the best okra dishes I've ever had (we almost ordered an extra portion!) 4. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare ($12) - delicious and attractively presented with a nest of shoestring potatoes on top and an egg to mix in to add flavor and richness to the quality steak 5. Spicy Shrimp Stew ($14) - lots of tender shrimps in a mildly spicy stew flavored with red chili and cilantro 6. Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara ($12) - amazing! Probably my favorite dish of the night! Al dente spaghetti topped with egg, pancetta and a dense snowbank of grated parmesan. We mixed it all together and it was magic 7. Fried Apple Pie ($7) - delicious and crispy like an upscale version of Taco Bell's Caramel Apple Empanada (which I love)! The ice cream was perfect vanilla ice cream. Rich and not to sweet with great vanilla flavor PARTING THOUGHT: Holeman and Finch really lives up to the hype! We loved the ambiance and were treated to friendly service and will definitely be back next time we are in town!
(5)
Javahnda K.
Definitely one of the best burgers in Atlanta! I've been here twice and was impressed by the quality of food and good service. Despite the place being very small, we always managed to go even without reservations and nab a seat in the bar area. I'm not even a fan of burgers, but Holeman & Finch burgers are life changing. Soft, juicy, full of flavor and the fries are to die for too. Crisp, not too salty, and most importantly hot and fresh. My boyfriend and I plan on making H&F our burger spot more often.
(4)
K K.
One of Atlanta's best hands down. You can't go wrong with any of their selections. You can go simple like their charcuterie, or try their burger but all the food items have always been on point. Menus change but try to marrow, carbonara, or the fish and chips - they're usually on the menu.
(5)
Pamela S.
I didn't know anything about the burger hype when I popped in for a late lunch on a Sunday. There was a sign on the door that they were out of burgers, and I thought nothing of it...until the waiter explained. By the time I ordered they were actually able to serve burgers again, but I had already been seduced by idea of the fried shrimp and oyster po'boy. Now that I know how hard it is to get one's hands on a burger, perhaps that was a serious beginner's mistake...but what's done is done. My shrimp and oyster sandwich was incredibly greasy yet incredibly delicious, and while the battered onion rings on the side were almost overkill, I managed to enjoy them nonetheless. My arteries were partially salvaged by the small pile of greens on the plate. The burger will be on the top of my list for my next trip to Atlanta!
(5)
Andrew K.
I ate at Holeman & Finch for the first time back in May and have been in love with the place ever since then. The duck liver pate and sweetbreads are delectable. One of the best Old Fashions I've ever had as well so they have great chefs AND great bartenders. When you couple great food and drink with superb customer service and a modern/sleek atmosphere, you get Holeman & Finch!
(5)
Justin C.
Opted to come here for Sunday brunch/lunch with my father. It might have just been us, but it was slightly hard to find. I asked people walking in the area if they knew where it was and multiple people said they had never heard of it. Turns out, I was literally standing across the street and when calling the store, the host could see me.. It has no sign except for an HF logo on a large metal slab. It's across the street from a small plaza with Supercuts and Panera, and on the same side, sharing a parking area with Eugene Restaurant. For the food: The burger was really tender and delicious, and the bread was perfect. Also had the Chicken Liver Pate which I'd highly recommend. The Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boy had nice sauce and flavors, but overall was disappointing. Finally, had a small red bean (?) dish that my father enjoyed more than I did, but was definitely decent. If you've never been, I'd definitely recommend it for at least the burger and pate. I'm there are other dishes that are tasty as well as the place was packed when I went.
(4)
Daniel S.
Gret atmosphere is awesome. I would avoid getting a meat and cheese plate because you do not get the bang for your buck (18$ for literally a sliver of chorizo, not my cup of tea). Besides the price and small quantity of items, the bacon caramel popcorn is fantastic. Deviled eggs are fantastic. The Pretzel is also fantastic. Get there early to get a spot at the bar and do not forget to try the burger.
(4)
Tom S.
This place is ludicrous. If you like trying everything on the menu and every part of every animal paired with the right wine, beer, and (possibly or) bourbon, this is the place. Get there at open and stay a while. Great environment and great servers. Don't try to decide what to eat, ask the server to tell you what to eat. Cracklin salad was surprisingly delicious. The progression of flavors was impressive.
(5)
Jennifer N.
Listen...you can read the other reviews that will explain the strategy for getting a burger ...I just simply want to say it is the best burger I have ever had. Do whatever you must do to get one..lol. But seriously I have had the burgers at Ann's Snack Bar, Bocado, the Vortex and several other highly coveted places...but this burger is the one or me. As other reviewers have stated the place is small and not really for kids...expect community seating. But we had a great experience. Ok now that that's out of the way try everything...the popcorn, fish and grits and everything else even the bacon flavored beer!!!!
(5)
Tom E.
Yes, it says I have one check in here, but I have been here twice. So what the hell happened the first time I was here? A 2 hour wait, that was what- to hell with that- in 2 hours, I could have butchered my own cow and made "The Burger!". It took a while for me to get the courage to come back. As I was told that this place has unlimited burgers for their Sunday brunch, I thought it would be a good time to check it out, trying to be the first person there. I went on Father's Day- and no I was not the first person there. Getting there at 11:40AM (which mind you , no valet at that time, but they have it in the PM), I had a 40 minute (which ended up being 50+) wait for myself. F it, I am waiting this time! And so I did... She finally called, "TOM" and my pants shook with excitement- I was ready for the ride that I have been hearing about for years... Wait a minute, we are talking about food- my apologies... I sat in like a lovers booth (which I thought was small for 2 people, but perfect for my fat ass)- hey it was a seat, and I was that much closer to getting "The Burger". My server, Andy- came up and asked me if I wanted it, I told him hell yea! And to get me a "Southern Cola" (I needed a drink after that wait, and I kept hearing this place has some decent drinks). As I was waiting for my food, I realized that there aren't many seats, and I can see why the long wait(s)- which is ok, because it is quality over quantity here. "The Burger" came, and I killed the fries first. I wanted to tease that thing before it got inhaled. Now just an FYI- not a fan of onions, pickles, or mustard, but I had all 3 on "The Burger". I will have to say, it tasted well! Was it the best burger I have ever had? No- but, it is on my top 6 all time. The finely shaved onions and the crisp, fresh pickles helped out a lot! The mustard even had a nice zing. Oh yea, and the actual burger was great too! Andy asked me if I wanted anything else- I was about to get another burger, but I ended up getting "The Hootenanny"- a southern breakfast item. Damn that was good too! I ended up getting bacon caramel popcorn to go too, I liked it as well! I could have sat there the entire brunch getting one of every item, but I decided to hold back. I already dropped $70 on myself (oops)- but it was worth every penny. I liked the decor, but at the same time, I was surprised to not get a black napkin (as my dress pants got covered in lint). Other than that, the people were friendly (hell, Andy even commented on my wooden watch- that was cool!). So why not 5 stars? This is a STRONG 4, with sprinkles on top... But sometimes I think the illusion of the 24 burgers a night and the long long long waits can create the buzz. At the same time, when you wait that long, you would want to eat anything in front of you (at least that holds true for me). Don't worry, I will be back! If you do not valet, be careful where you park, seems like you can get towed if it even looks like you park in a wrong spot!
(4)
Purnajyoti B.
"The Burger" tasted bold in this trendy restaurant bar. Two voluptuous burger patties were soft, seasoned and dressed in a string bikini of fresh veggies which situated between two golden buns. Nothing was trying to hide the flavor of the meat. There was a light spread on the crisped inside of the buns. The chicken skins had too much hot sauce, so maybe other flavors of this dish or the devilled eggs may be worth requesting.
(4)
Michael U.
Items selected: Spikey #1 - Old Tom Gin, Bonal, Combier Pamplemousse, Lime, Swedish Herb Bitters, Sea Salt Bread Box with Salted Butter - Crostini, Gruyere Ciabatta, Bacon Baguette, Multigrain, Dinner Roll, Pumpernickel Walnut Poached Farm Egg and Duck Liver - Griddled bacon, Johnny Cake, Sorghum Syrup Glazed Sweetbreads - Baby Squash, Hen of the Wood, Honey Jus Crunchy Madame - Riverview Smoked Ham, Gruyere, Egg Mondongo Tripe with Crispy Plantains Bacon Caramel Popcorn with Pork Fat Infused Caramel Sticky Toffee Pudding with Whipped Cream Raved for its Burger, now available at Turner Field where I would be only a few hours later watching The Braves, and amongst a handful of Public Houses and "Gastropubs" that started the trend instead of following it, my visit to Holeman & Finch was somewhat spur of the moment as spotty weather had kept me in Buckhead after my family had turned north for the day but arriving just as the restaurant opened its doors what I found was far better than I'd hoped - a largely empty restaurant with educated service and a menu that, although pricey for a 'public house,' featured some of my very favorite things prepared in very unique ways. A really beautiful space with wood floors and exposed cement walls playing point/counterpoint with floor to ceiling windows and various seating options including a large bar with a copious collection of wine and spirits and a cocktail menu to match it seemed only rational to begin with a drink and the house made 'bread box,' the former very refreshing and the later amongst the best bread services I've had in recent memory, particularly the savroy ciabatta. Moving onward to plates proper with the kitchen happy to send them out one at a time the progression was admittedly compromised by selecting exceedingly heavy dishes but opting to go sweet to savory and small to large the delivery could not have been better - the breakfasty eggs, foie, and pancake like something straight out of APdC while the sweetbreads proved clean, creamy, and vegetal leading into a toasty and traditional croque and spicy-gives-way-to-sweet bowl of tripe with an amazing degree of depth and textural nuance. Sated but not stuffed despite the richness of that which had already occurred desserts would prove every bit as good as the savories, the nontraditional Sticky Toffee Pudding described as a "fig brownie meets bread pudding meets a lot of butter and toffee" amongst the sweetest interpretations of the dish I've experienced and the signature popcorn, a gift from the kitchen, exactly as decadent as it sounds - the savory notes coming through on the finish with a great mouthfeel akin to creamy caramel meets good Tonkotsu ramen broth.
(4)
Brad H.
Everything from the staff to the burger to the grouper cheeks to the float were phenomenal. Highly recommend it while you're in Atlanta. Btw, the cocktails were amazing
(5)
Jim K.
Simply the best. Theres nothing else to say. Best burger in Atlanta, hands down.
(5)
Alexandra P.
The burger is to die for, if you get the chance it's a must order. The bone marrow was also delicious and the clams as well. Overall a great spot, loved everything about it and it was definitely well worth the wait!
(5)
Eliza R.
I have visited H&F 3 times, and I have yet to eat or drink anything here that I don't love. If you want a guaranteed amazing meal in Buckhead, this is the place to go. My approach is to go with several friends so we can order a lot and try as many items as possible. The menu for the most part (except the burger) is small plates, so easily shareable. Most recently, we ordered charcuterie board, pimento cheese, deviled eggs 3 ways, heirloom tomatoes, carbonara, farm egg with foie gras, and of course the burger! Everything was amazing, but my favorite item was the farm egg with foie gras. It was perfectly seared foie gras, poached farm egg, the most delicious bacon ever, Johnny cakes, and sorghum syrup. Yum!!! The pimento cheese was also incredible. The burger is definitely worth waiting for, especially because you can spend your down time eating and drinking your way through the menu! The only downside to H&F is they do not take reservations, so you have to work for a spot at the bar while you wait on busy nights. This will definitely not stop me from continuing to go here though!
(5)
Torrey S.
The food was tasty. We had the pimento cheese, po boy, and burger. Everything was good for what it was. The burger was exactly what I like in a double cheeseburger, but did not feature a anything special flavor or ingredient wise. The po boy was cooked very well, tender meat and crunchy breading with good basic ingredients. My complaint is the atmosphere and "expectation" was a little high for what it is. Good food, expensive drinks. Small ( for the south) portions. Mostly just not impressed over all. Tasted good though. Great place for a local as opposed to a traveler looking for some gem.
(3)
Lena N.
this place was featured on the food network and so we've always had this restaurant on our "to do list". we went here a few weeks ago as a double date. this place is very hyped up, especially about their bacon popcorn and burgers. we didn't care for the popcorn, but we did come for their famous HF burgers. let's break down, shall we? FOOD: like I said before, all 4 of us each ordered our own burgers. the burgers was your classic american cheeseburger. it came with 2 buns, 2 patties, and 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese. the ketchup and mustard is left on the side and they give you very little -- equivalent to one of those ketchup packets they give you at a fast food joint. other than the burger itself, the dish comes with fries. the fries are nothing special, just a touch of salt..no extra flavoring. I tried to burger by itself btw; i'll give 'em credit for the juicyness, but it still lacked flavor for me. I've been to enough burger places to compare. PRICING: for a double date (total of 4 ppl), with a burger per person and 2 drinks (from the bar)...our bill came out to around $70 for LUNCH! idk about you guys, but that's crazy expensive for a lunch bill. keep in mind that the burgers are real pricey at $12 each. CONCLUSION: H&F didn't live up to all their hype. would I go back? maybe, but I won't be ordering their burgers though.
(3)
Connor G.
Awesome experience, came in at 10pm had "the burger" it was amazing.... Like butter melting in your mouth.. Sam was our service tonight, and I really enjoyed how personal he was with us. I hate when servers act like they have a broom up their ass! So long story short make a reservation and come when they are flipping the buttery patties you won't regret it!!
(5)
Yisi L.
It's more like a foodie ceremony or adventure rather than a meal. I heard about this place and of course the burger madness a lot. So when I needed to pick a Sunday brunch spot for my out-of-town friend, H&F definitely sounds cooler than a regular choice in Virginia Highland. So we got there around 11:40 am on a Sunday morning and it was almost impossible to get in. It was small, or at least the waiting area and the bar were small. Just imagine the check out line on Black Friday. It was weird, awkward but fun: I was holding a drink and standing right beside a table where people were still eating... Waiters are friendly, making their ways in the crazy crowd. Finally we got seated. The table was tiny, right size for two burger plates. Menu is fun and has a Sunday newspaper on the back. Ordered bacon caramel popcorn, pimento cheese and two burgers. Listen, you've got order some appetizer otherwise you'll be starving while waiting forever for the burger. The popcorn was really good, I wish I could have it in a movie theater; pimento cheese was okay, Empire State South has better one. Then, the burger. I saw how they assemble the burger while waiting; they make a whole bunch each time, not one by one. The bun was cold. After one bite I was a little bit disappointed- it was decent but did not really blow me away. It was a greasy, sinful burger with nice house made pickles. Can I say the only thing I love is their pickles? I talked to my neighbors who were burger fans and we all agreed that it was decent but not the best. Farm Burger may be better. Fries here are pretty good though. I'm pretty sure this is a great place for foodies but the burger is somehow overrated. I'll probably come back for a bizarre food dinner. BTW It was interesting to watch a dress-up lady taking off the buns and onions, slicing the patty and feeding herself with fork. This is not supposed to happen at a burger place.
(4)
Ana M.
The burger is good, but there's so much more to this place, such as: Best drinks in town. I never had a bad one. Fun bar scene. It is always busy (even on random weekdays) with sophisticated folk hoping to imbibe in high quality drinks and munch on gourmet pub fare. Last time I was there we talked to a kind older couple who ended up giving us their seats, and later talked about the history of cocktails with a tipsy cocktail expert from the neighborhood. You will never have a bad time here. Awesome servers. The bartenders know everything about cocktails. They will handcraft something novel based on your tastes and moods, or they will wow you with one of their signature options. They also know everything about the menu. The table servers do not disappoint and in fact last time I bonded with the server over how awesome all the food, and especially the carbonara is. Which brings me to the carbonara. Authentic as it can be with a pretty little yolk on top just waiting for that fork. And everything else on the menu... my favorites are the pate, the devilled eggs (best in town), the steak tartare and the field peas. The best smelling hand soap in any bar I have been to. no joke. Sweet ambience, awesome vibe. Linton Hopkins is one of Atlanta's best chefs and, (little known fact), his dad is an amazing neurologist, and one of my favorite lecturers at Emory Med school. (ok that was a tangent).
(5)
S B.
The only reason people go here for the first time is the burger. The infamous "only-sold-after-10pm-except-for-at-brunch" burger. We went for brunch... to try the burger (duh). The place is super small and the bar is very crowded. There was something ridiculous like a 2.5 hour wait for a table (WHAT?!), so we opted to scope out a bar seat. Luckily, we found two in about 15 minutes, but had it have been much longer, I would have bailed. We had deviled eggs (nothing special) and two burgers. The burger is pretty damn good. Two thin patties with melty American cheese and caramelized onion. Pickles, too. I'd totally eat it again, but I think there are other burgers in Atlanta that are more deserving of fame (ex. Harper Station's Beltline burger), where you also don't have to wait all afternoon for a table. Maybe my expectations were set too high, but I don't think I'd go back. I'm glad I had the burger, though, but would totally take an In-n-Out burger over this one any day.
(3)
Kelly H.
Delicious!!!! Some favorites were the pimento cheese sandwich and the burger. The pink lady drink was also great. I have absolutely no complaints and will be back very soon. Thanks holeman! Keep it up!
(5)
Lauren A.
Still great place - just thought I'd point out that after a revisit, the 10pm burgers and the weekend burgers are both good and taste, well... the same to me... So, if you cant wait until 10pm, be sure to visit on the weekends!
(4)
Phil R.
I know the Kobe beef burgers are really highly rated, but the restaurant could be so much more. They pride themselves on mixology, but it REALLY doesn't take 20 minutes to make a drink. Service is an theoretical abstract thought here. The waiters and bartenders are hipsters that enjoy you waiting 20 minutes for a drink ironically. They will never tell you the limited burger amount on Saturday is drawing near. Instead they LOVE to enjoy telling you after they've sold out. The rest of the menu is eclectic at best or weird in straight talk. Save yourself the stress. Go to any other nearby bar. OVERRATED!
(2)
Tim A.
I had a lot of fun visiting Holeman and Finch for the 10 PM burger release. I arrived at about 9:20 on a weeknight and there were still 9 left at that time. I passed the time enjoying the superb beer selection. I also followed the waiter's advice and tried one of the cheeses. They didn't bring a lot of it, but they picked a great one. I really need to catch up on my cheese lingo to know what the heck I'm talking about, but needless to say there were a bunch of subtle flavors that went over my head (in a good way). I'm sure the burger was made even better by the fact that I'd waited until 10 PM to eat and I was damn hungry. I respect a place that tries to do a simple dish really, really, well, and that's exactly what this burger perfects. There's no denying it, this place rules. If I were to return, I'd bring someone else who hadn't had the burger yet, force them to give me one bite of it, and proceed to explore all the other great stuff that's happening on this menu.
(5)
Lisa P.
I find myself with a shortage of adjectives to describe my experience here last night. First, ask for Kaleb at the bar. He is, without question, the best bartender I have encountered in my 46 years. He made me a cucumber based cocktail--not on the menu--which required me to close my eyes and have a moment of privacy. That. Good. I followed it with a cocktail called the "ol' blind Darby". I could spend a lifetime deciding which one was better. Husband had the famous burger. It was like every really great fast food burger combined and then elevated with amazing finishes. And $12! But back to Kaleb--I promise he isn't my brother or my best friend, I just met him last night, but his customer service was exceptional. He made us feel like we were just as cool as the clearly rich and gorgeous super model standing behind us. And after a couple of his drinks, I felt like a super model. Enjoy:)
(5)
Ben S.
You know, I have to say, I didn't love the burger. I found it kind of dry and salty. Heresy, I know. But I did love everything else. My wife and I have been back to H&F a bunch of times now, and each time it impresses us with the quality of the food and the drinks. The sweetbreads are fantastic, as is the marrow. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had a bad meal there. And the drinks are really, really well done! Virtually every drink is well-balanced and delicious. Often the drinks have new flavor combinations I'd never have thought of, or new liquors I didn't know existed. Everything is a bit pricey, but well worth it.
(4)
Silvia S.
The burger was truly amazing! It left me craving for more. I gave the place a four star because when placing our order the waiter did not inform us that they were out of fries. Once I received my plate and saw onion rings instead of fries, I couldn't help but to feel let down. I had imagined having the "best burger in the US" (according to my BF - he's had many many many burgers) with nothing else but fries. They just go together plus I don't like onion rings so that might have added to my disappointment. I'm already planning on going back sometime this week. I need to try THE BURGER and fries, together.
(4)
Dan W.
We had the duck liver pate, the pork belly sliders, the carbanara and the toffee pudding for dessert. They were all fantastic. Though the waitress advised us the plates were small, the three plates and dessert filled us with no problem. All the food was unbelievably good and made you want to savor every single bite. The service and ambiance were perfect for a date night and we loved being in the middle of the city.
(5)
Hazel J.
Long wait: agree with past reviews: get there early, get on the list for a table, start a tab at the bar, reserve a burger with the bartender DRINKS ARE STRONG. Hallelujah Deviled eggs: so good Cheese plate: good Kale salad: my fiance loved it, but i found it salty Burgers: the "infamous burger" was very, very good. from a "traditional" standpoint, this may be the best traditional burger in america. Take a taxi so you can enjoy their drinks while you are waiting for their burger. Prepare to be smelling the person's deodorant next to you - the bar gets packed, and the tables are tight!
(4)
Amber A.
This was my second visit (last visit was years ago late night). I felt it was noisy and very tight for a restaurant. The menu was confusing to read. If you are on a diet or watching your food (which I was) you have very little to choise from. They do not have Kettle One, which is fine but being such a high end bar it was surprising. I had a salad, steak tartar and a few bites of the pimento cheese app. All were great but it is not place I would go back with all the great choices in Atlanta......except for late night for a burger! :) We were a big group and I will say the service was great.
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Marge L.
I had been looking forward to experiencing this place after hearing all the talk around town. I really really wanted to be a raving fan of this place, but I was pretty disappointed. Our server contributed greatly to the experience by pretty much forgetting that we were even there. Also, we were say in a very small space, and by that I mean that there wasn't enough room on the table, we ended up having take sit our drinks on the window seal next to our table it was so small. The food was fair, and honestly, might have tasted better if we had been provided with better service and an adequately sized space.
(3)
Anthony D.
Finally made it here last night. I got the burger, and the bacon caramel popcorn, and my boyfriend got the tortellini. Everything was delicious and full of great flavor. That burger really was something. I will definitely have to go get it again. Please go try this place if you have not yet experienced its goodness!
(5)
Clint S.
Overall great experience. Burgers are top notch and affordable. Fries are cooked well. Even the condiments are great. Speaking of, it's a true testament to this burger that it needs no condiments whatsoever. I also shared the sticky toffee pudding with my girlfriend. I feel bad for not taking a picture. It's a very generous portion for sharing. Tastes great. I think the best part is that it isn't overly sweet. Don't let the "wait" intimidate you. Been here a couple of times now. You can almost always find room at the bar.
(5)
John S.
Came back for visit #2. This time to try the burger after reading many reviews on such topic. I also ordered the bone marrow. The first time I had bone marrow it was in Scottsdale Arizona. A life-changing event. I wanted the same experience here. It fell way short to a non-event. The bone marrow dish here was coated in a gritty substance that resembled cornmeal or some fine dusting of breadcrumb - not sure which. But whatever it was, it totally removed any flavor provided by the bone marrow - a total loss and a total fail. Second, the burger. Although presentation was a 9 or 10. The flavor was a nothing. I don't know what the hype is! The bread/bun was good. Perhaps the meat alone was the kicker. I don't know. I got no response with my taste buds. Another non-event. I'll add that my companion thought the burger was the best she ever had. The cocktail I ordered really kicked butt! That is something they really master here. My first visit here was EXCELLENT - tried a variety of goodies. Second visit - a total miss (except the cocktail). I will return, but I must reduce the stars. When I come for bone marrow, I want to TASTE bone marrow.
(4)
Shan K.
Awesome! We came here for dinner and started off with some cocktails at the bar since there was a 30 min wait. Don't remember which drink I got but it was delicious and potent. The space is small and intimate - great for dates or small groups (4-5 people). My friends were raving about 'the burger' so that's one of the things we ordered....and YES it was good. Simple burger but flavored and cooked perfectly. It wouldn't say it was the burger I've had but it was pretty decent. We also ordered a bunch of other dishes to share and all of them were really great. I would imagine everything on the menu is good based on our experience here. They also have a really cool glass fridge where they keep their cuts :) Definitely recommended!
(4)
Samantha L.
I came here for drinks with a group of 6 people on Thursday night around 8pm. I am a HUGE Old Fashioned fan and am so happy to report that this is the best Old Fashioned I have ever had. Only sad part is I live in NYC! I have had only 1 other Old Fashioned on par with this one. The orange aroma you smell when you go to drink the Old Fashioned is amazing. The bartender was able to get this without muddling anything or rubbing the orange on the glass to make it messy. It was truly a treat to have an Old Fashioned this good! Get an Old Fashioned! You won't be sorry!
(4)
Ravi G.
Are people insane?! This burger tasted like a McDonald's double cheeseburger. All the burgers come well done and are basically two thin greasy patties with crappy American cheese. Eat this then go to mcdonalds and tell me I'm wrong. The fries were good and only redeeming part of this meal. I had gotten the hush puppies as an appetizer which were also worse than long john silvers counterpart. Even the service sucked. This place is tiny and not even close to capacity when we ate and the server(s) did not come around often and didn't even ask us how our food was. They all seemed pretty amateur. I got my burger packed to go and they have me a fancy brown paper bag. There was even a party that left after a few minutes after sitting cuz the menu is so limited. How is this the BEST burger in Atlanta?! My minds been blown
(2)
Alexa A.
Have you ever wanted to find a place that combined badass specialized cocktails with amazingly crafted comfort food? Holeman and Finch has you covered. Every cocktail we ordered was fantastic - but strong so watch out! For starters we did the devilled egg trio and bacon caramel popcorn. Both were good but I definitely liked the popcorn more. The egg trio comes with one of each flavor of egg so if two people are gunning for the same flavor it gets a bit awkward. For our mains most had the burger and I had the carbonara because I was craving some pasta. It was wonderfully cooked and well spiced. Still, when I tried a bite of my sister's burger (which she graciously shared) I saw why that's what the restaurant is known for. Perfectly cooked, and wonderfully juicy, my mouth is watering just thinking about their delicious take on a pretty standard menu item. What to order: get a HOT ROD! cocktail and a burger and you'll be one happy camper.
(4)
Shyam S.
I feel terrible writing this, but I thought the H & F burger at Turner Field was better than the original product. GASP I know, I'm fucking terrible, but I had what can only be described as a foodgasm the first time I bit into the H & F burger at the Ted ... and I waited a whole year to try the real deal, and just didn't think it was as good as the first one. On the other hand, the star of the meal for me was the BBQ brisket slider. Delicious.
(3)
Shawn D.
2 of my best friends and I having dinner and drinks on a Saturday night while visiting a new city- it doesn't get much better than that. The food at Holeman & Finch doesn't either. We started with the pimento cheese and our server, Sam, provided us with solid suggestions for a charcuterie plat: bresaola, guanciale, and 2 delicious cheeses. One of the cheeses was really intense. I'm talking about the kind that makes your mouth feel somewhat tingly and numb, but in a good way. Quite an experience. We then decided to stray off of the beaten path by ordering the Tote de Cochon (head cheese) and the veal brains. As someone who had zero experience with either dish, I must say I was unsure of our decision but after having them I have absolutely no regrets. The tote de cocoon came with raw honeycomb and a spicy grain mustard that were excellent sweet/acidic/spicy complements. The brains were served with capers and toast points. Absolutely delicious. For the mains, I had the burger. I just cannot agree with anyone who knocks the burger. Hands down the best I've ever had and worth the several month-long painstaking wait I went through to get it. It was juicy inside, charred/crispy outside, and the beef itself was delicious. The bun was warm and toasted well with melted cheese, red onion, and pickles. If not for the prior dishes, I could have eaten two. In addition, our server, Sam, was excellent. He was quite humorous and fully understood what was on the menu. Best of all was that he was extremely patient in providing us suggestions because we had plenty of questions. Overall, I could not have asked for a better meal while visiting Atlanta. I hope to return soon.
(5)
Yinka T.
I visited H&F last Wed and enjoyed myself. Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambience: 3 Location/Parking: 3 Food: I got The Burger and had high expectations. It was delicious but not quite foodgasmic. I also had a sampling of three appetizers: oysters, figs and ermmm... maybe duck something. The figs were quite savory. The other two were not as remarkable. I got the toffee pudding as my dessert...oh my dayssssssss. That was worth the trip! I had the tequila cocktail (can't remember the name on menu) and was very pleased. Service: Very good service. We did not make a reservation for Wed night and had to wait for a barside seating for about 20 minutes. It did not feel horrible because we got some drinks during the wait ;) The waiter made an error with the apps order and was quick to fix it but left the erroneous app with us. It worked out to be 3 apps for the price of 2 :) Ambience: I guess this is one of those modern setups that looks rusty at night. Not really my thing. Location: It was challenging to find this place. There was no visible signage on the street. Make sure to go through the arch driveway. There is complimentary valet, which is quite convenient. I'll return for the toffee pudding
(4)
Jake J.
If you're going out for a drink, they have some really good, creative cocktails. Service at the bar was also on point. Despite the limited space, the bartender actually brought menus out to us and served us when we had nowhere to sit or rest our drinks. If you're going for food, on the other hand, go elsewhere. We had a few appetizers, 2 types of entrees, and 2 desserts amongst our group. The burger, which had been praised in other reviews, amounted to a more expensive Five Guys burger. It offered nothing special, including its preparation. The appetizers were a little more creative and the desserts were good. Service was adequate but nothing more. Rather than serving around the table, they served across the table which I thought was odd. At one point, I had water spilled on me and toast points dropped on the floor near me. They're definitely cramped for space, but I think all the servers need to slow down a bit considering the dining room doesn't really seat that many people. On a side note, all 4 members of our group experienced mild food poisoning after our visit. While this sometimes is inevitable, it does make it hard for me to ever consider returning.
(2)
Ching H.
I have heard from my friends great thing about The Burger. I wasn't really interested since I'm not a burger person but today when my friend invited me, I've decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. Three of us, we ordered Caramel Bacon Popcorn, Buffalo chicken skins, and Chicken Liver Pate. Caramel Bacon Popcorn: When you put the popcorn in your mouth, you get this amazingly weird at first taste. Sweet taste from the caramel and smokey taste from the bacon. You can immediately taste the sweetness and bacon flavor. It was delicious! There were three bacon pieces mixed with the popcorn as well. Bacon was bit hard to chew and salty but the taste was there. I really recommend it. Buffalo Chicken Skins: Fried chicken skins in buffalo sauce. Sauce was nothing special, tasted like any other buffalo sauce. However, the chicken skin (my first time trying it) was crunchy and tasty. It was fried perfectly. Chicken Liver Pate: Liver pate topped with sweet jelly, served in a small glass container with breads. Bread was hard to bite off. I have never tried liver pate so I've decided to try it for the first time. Pate was smooth but it had a strong smell to it that I didn't really like. My friends loved it. All three of us ordered the famous "The Burger". I ordered coke and it was served in a small coca cola bottle. I ordered coke thinking burger will be too heavy. The burger was served juicy and warm. It had two patties, onions, cheese, and sweet pickles. Perfect combination!!! I don't eat pickles but decided to try the burger as is without asking them to eliminate anything. I took the first bite of burger and understood why it was so popular. Meat was so juicy and tender. Sweet pickles were great, balance the taste perfectly. Chef really thought this through. Most importantly, burger was not heavy at all. Fries came on the side but it was nothing special. What's special is the house made ketchup. It was acidity and sweet. I like ketchup with everything and this ketchup was superb. Overall, I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. From their complementary valet parking to cool looking unisex restroom. This will be my only place to go when I want to grab a burger.
(4)
Kyle D.
As others have stated... the burger, that is all! *yes, its nothing fancy. yes, their may be some "exotic" burgers out there with fancy cheese and sauces... but if you want simply the best classic American burger you can find, this is it!
(5)
Peter K.
Once they removed the limit on the number of burgers they make, I had to come. I had one before at a special event and this burger was just as good. The ground chuck and ground beef with American cheese and some pickles on buttered buns... amazing! Big plus on their beer recommendations! The service was really good as they come by frequently to see how you're doing. Parking is valet unless you find street parking around the area. The only downside is they have a shared dining table in the main dining area that can be a bit tight and awkward if the people sitting near you like to chit chat with you.
(4)
Joy W.
Guys, I've been in Atlanta for almost 4 years and I just now went to Holeman and Finch!! Their famous burger was a mystery to me because previously you could only get their burger after 10pm and they only made 20 a day, OR get it on Sundays for brunch. I've never wanted to wait and eat a burger that late on a weeknight, and I'm always at church on Sundays, so I never had the chance to come. UNTIL NOW! *Drumroll* They added their burger to their regular menu!!! So now you can get it any time. On the night that me and my friend planned to come, she ended up getting a flat tire a block away (watch out for that stupid pot hole)! After an hour and half of standing in the cold trying to fix the flat and smelling the wafts of H&F burger, we finally made it to the restaurant. SERVICE - 5 Stars was magnificent. They saw that we had 3 people in our party and helped us keep an eye out in the bar area for a table that was opening up. We started against the wall, but shortly after our appetizer arrived, they asked us if we wanted to move to a round table so that the 3 of us could see each other. How considerate!! The waiter also recommended a cheese to match our charcuterie per our request, and it turned out delicious. The burgers came out promptly and they just did a really great job taking care of us. We ended up staying and chatting for quite a bit of time after we finished, yet they didn't pressure us to leave despite the long line near the door. We appreciated that. FOOD - 5 Stars We started with a cured meat, the Coppa, which had this beautiful flavor without being too salty. SO GOOD. The Thomasville Tomme cheese paired great with our Coppa since the Coppa was a bit richer, so the Tomme was a bit sharper to contrast. We also got the Gruyere Stuffed Pretzel Bites (each order comes with 2), but I didn't try any so that I could save my calorie count for the burger. However, my friends seemed to enjoy the pretzel. But let's talk about that burger. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT! I'm a person that gets disappointed with high expectations, but this burger lived up to its expectations. Also, the fries don't look the sexiest in pictures, so I thought they would be bad, but those fries are AWESOME. ATMOSPHERE - 4 Stars The decor is great, don't get me wrong. I love that you can see the hanging cured meats when you come in. And the bathroom is the most creative one I've seen in the city with their sliding doors. But, the layout of the restaurant is really slender and tight, so that it is a bit difficult to walk around without being in a waiter's way or bumping into someone sitting down. That also means seating is very limited. I would come with a party of 2-4 people. Anything larger than that is difficult, and you'll be stuck at the communal long table, if you're lucky. PARKING Complimentary valet. The restaurant sits underneath an apartment complex, so it looks like you're driving under the apartments. Overall, H&F is a wonderful dining establishment, and I'm a bit upset that it took me this long to finally visit one of Atlanta's must-eat burger restaurants.
(5)
Sheek T.
We had buffalo chicken skins that were so freaking awesome and fattening at the same time. "The Burger" was good too but one of the patties was too under cooked for my taste. We also got the cajun chips which were ok. I'd give them 5 stars but the waitress wasn't very friendly. Looked at me crazy when I asked for a food menu instead of the drink menu I had.
(4)
Brad C.
2 burgers, carbanara, and the deviled eggs.. that is all. I may die in peace. Snag some seats at the bar to avoid the reservation madness. We'll be back.
(5)
David F.
I don't think there are many places in the A-Town that do what H&F does. They make EVERYTHING from scratch except maybe cheese. They make their own bread, their own ketchup, own mustard, own pickles, cure their own meat and etc. The place is almost like a market and butcher shop in one with just enough room to have a restaurant and bar. H&F takes the traditional old school southern flavor and puts it right back in the south again. It almost like the chef is afraid to waste any part of an animal. This guy will cook it all. (HIDE YOUR LIVESTOCK). I'll spare the detailed review of the burger. You should already know it's one of the best. But what I will say is that if you REALLY want one your best bet is to 1) Go to the Braves game or 2) Go to Sunday brunch at H&F. Otherwise you will be part of the rat race to get one of the few burgers at the late hour. But if you aren't going to get a burger, let me challenge you to be open-minded and adventurous. Go for the unique culinary experience and leave saying you tried something you never had before.
(5)
Tamara Q.
One of my favorite places for cocktails great food. Their cocktail menu alone is worth coming here. The bar tenders making the cocktails look like artists working on masterpieces! They use unique combinations and look like they are putting their heart and soul into every drink. The food, in my opinion, is prob more like a 4 star. I personally love their burger (which they only make 24 of every night. They sell out at about 8:30 and don't serve them until 10 pm. I recommend getting there at 8- 8:30, place your order and put your name down for a table. Grab drinks, and hang in the bar area until you get seated. Munch on appetizers until 10.) I also love their hot dogs and chicken pate. They are really overpriced! The cost per item is misleading because it averaged about $7 but they are freaking small, so you have to order a million appetizers to actually appetize (I realize that's not a word, but seemed appropriate) Like I said, I love the burger, but i prob wouldn't go JUST for the burger because of the hassle, and because there are lots of other awesome burger joints in town, but the drinks are sooo worth going for, and hey, you might as well order the burger since you're there.
(5)
No E.
I come here often, just decided to review today. Food and service is consistently good, I like the variance with their drink menu. Overall great late night spot
(4)
A C.
The waiter was more interested in trying to show off his vocabulary than answer simple questions such as "What meat is in this?" A simple answer of "pork" would have sufficed but instead I received a gross description of how the animal was gutted prior to cooking without ever mentioned the type of animal. I ordering the carbonara and received was is clearly small portions for the price which tasted like bacon-flavored Raman noodles.
(1)
Theryl J.
Absolutely. The. Best. Burger. I've. Ever. Had. So I initially tried to eat at H&F on Thursday evening but they were completely full, including the bar. I waited for about 20 mins and no one left. Now I understand why. I'd heard about these famous burgers from friends who tried them at the Braves Games, so I knew it was something special. I didn't really bother to look at the rest of the menu, because the goal was to get the burger. I did notice that they had a decent amount of other things, including deviled eggs, but again, I was only concerned with the burger. And then the burger came....and I do believe the heavens opened, the Angels descended, and told me that this is the place I was trying to get to in life!!! Yes, the burger is THAT GOOD! It's like every great burger you've ever had in life, TIMES 10! I'm currently watching my calories, so I told them to "hold the bun" and the burger was even MORE delicious. Please go to H&F and order the burger. Now....don't wait! They are open until 2am.....I'm now a believer. H&F FOR LIFE!!!!
(5)
Amanda W.
the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all
(5)
Alex C.
Things have changed.... No longer is the burger exclusive. They have placed it on the menu all day and at turner field. Looks like the food purist gave way to profits. Unfortunately the burger became just a burger. I went back when they took care of each individual of the 24 burgers. Juiciest medium well burger without it being greasy. I went this week. They don't ask how you want your burger. They just give you well done and all the juicy goodness has been cooked away. Their seating in the restaurant has always been horrible if you get the tv tray sized table by the windows. They put your drinks on the window sill. You get an amazing view of a parking lot! The food is still good. Just no longer the best burger in town. Their crown will be taken by bones, grindhouse, or illegal food because they off the same high quality, cooked to your liking burgera with different toppings, and actual ambience.
(4)
Murali P.
I am yet to figure out the hype about their burger. It's good, I agree but I have had equally good ones. Maybe I fell for the hype and had higher expectations
(3)
John E.
(a much longer version of this review with photos, also posted to my food blog) Hollman and Finch Public House has become something of an Atlanta institution, it's located at 2277 Peachtree Road (I'm not sure if it's considered Buckhead or if it's Mid-Town, but Peachtree Battle is probably more accurate). I don't know how many times I've heard about the hamburger offered here and how it's the best in town. I really, really wanted to sample one, only to find out that they have this peculiar custom of only serving a limited quantity (24 double patties) a night, right at 10:00 PM. Once they're gone, they're gone. The interior is really interesting, with exposed glass walls to the exterior showcasing the bar. Inside there's a narrow hallway to wood booths. We elected to sit at open tables at the bar. Everyone else purchased signature drinks (mostly bourbon), but as you will note based on my reviews, I'm more of a beer-guzzling kind of guy. I chose the Lagunas IPA as one that I hadn't yet tried and was quite satisfied with it. Since the burgers weren't available, we elected to order two of their other signature dishes: Sapelo Island Clams (we ordered two pots) - these fantastic local clams come from the waters around Savannah and Brunswick and at Hollman and Finch, they're boiled in a creamy stock with rye whisky, bacon and jalapeño. Served with toasted wedges to absorb all that flavor - I believe this was my favorite item sampled during our restaurant crawl - simple delicious. I could eat two pots of these easily by myself. Veal Brains - now you won't often find me ordering organ meats although I've had plenty in my lifetime. Brains are actually one of the purest of the bunch with a light, delicate flavor (almost non-existent, which is usually why I pass on them). At Hollman and Finch, the brains are lightly breaded and pan-fried, served with a dark ghee, capers and vinegar. They are quite delicious (or at least what they're cooked in provides the right mix of fat and acid to satisfy anyone) - served with toasted bread wedges. As a tease, there are H&F "Hamburger" shirts for sale behind the bar - bastards! I'll make sure to visit again and sample more of the fine fare at Hollman and Finch Public House - the foods really harken back to a time when you visited pubs for your nightly meal with the family. The service was quite good and the ambience interesing. The sun was starting to fall and the lighting coming through the front windows was amazing.
(4)
Brittany W.
The H&F burger is one of my favorite burgers ever. And for good reason, I'm not sure what it is about it but whenever we go to Turner field I graciously stand in a long line to get one. My husband and I decided to try the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. The inside was a little cramped, we luckily got our own table instead of being put at a long one with other parties. However not a lot of stretching or moving around room, so I definitely wouldn't try to bring a kid here later on a weekend. We ordered two of their cocktails and they were wonderful. I can't remember what entree my hubs ordered but I stuck with the burger and it was like usual, heaven in my mouth. The service was pretty good, we overall had a great time and will probably be back!
(4)
Charlotte K.
I don't get this place. The food isn't great, the service is worse, the burgers are overrated. If you want a good burger go to cafe 640 on Mondays when they're 2 for 1 and you don't have to fight a line of hipsters to get them
(2)
Michelle T.
Holeman was on the list for the burger. I'm gonna really just talk about the burger. Now I'm not a burger conneseuir, so my comparison list is short. But for me, here's the secret to this yummy burger that gets my thumbs up. First, it is delicious. Second, the entire burger is made in house except for the cheese. For me here's the secret to their good, but let's step back for a second for those of us who used to or maybe still do frequent McDonald's. Either you loved the Big Mac or the Quarter Pounder with cheese. It's OK, pallets may have grown but honestly the Quarter Pounder with cheese? Not a bad burger flavor wise. The H&F burger? The flavor reminded me of a 5 star quarter pounder and since I no longer eat McDonald's, I was A OK with that! It's simple. Two patties... Oh wait. That makes it a Double Quarter Pounder with cheese! Yea! Yea! Two patties, pickles, onions, warm toasty bun and house made ketchup and mustard on the side and juicy!! The flavor you can't see... You must taste. And flavor it has. Yes, you should make reservations. Yes, it's small. Yes, the bar is a cool hang out spot with craft drinks and a nice selection of beer with some local brewery cameos. Yes there is valet. Yes, the service was good. Yes, you should definitely give H&F a try.
(4)
Luis V.
Having been told that this place had some of the best burgers in Atlanta I was having some high expectations, but I was not disappointed when I got to try The Burger. The restaurant was very well decorated and furnished and the bar was stocked full, offering many drinks for your drinking pleasure. The table were nice and cozy with candles offering a homey atmosphere. Everyone at our table order the burger and were eagerly waiting. The Burger came out with a side of fries, ketchup, and mustard. The ketchup had a tangy taste to it that made the fries very enjoyable. The Burger itself looked scrumptious, displaying double patties, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese. The meat was so juicy and cooked to a nice medium rare. Everything was so well crafted and I would recommend this place to anyone, from casual outing to a classy affair.
(5)
Kaung S.
I'm sad to be writing this review in 2015 instead of for my first visit in 2014. The first time was game-changing. I tasted THE burger, and it lived up to every bit of the mythical hype. The beauty of its flavors resulted from the simplicty. A toasted bun, good size beef patties, good 'ol melted cheese, and the right layering and proportions of these ingredients. That moment will stand out because I tasted the best burger I've ever had in my life. My friends who accompanied me all went silent when our burgers came out. For several minutes, it was just eating, and head nodding in appreciation and respect. That visit, we waited over 2 hours just to get in on a Sunday afternoon. Totally worth the wait! Skip ahead one year to July 2015. I thought OK, enough time has passed. I've been to several other burger places, I'm a little wiser about living in Atlanta, let's go back to have that experience again. I'm being super picky here, but I ended up having a 9/10 time, not the 10/10. And this is in spite of virtually no wait time. I knew to get there around 2-3pm this time, after the initial lunch rush had passed. We got seated immediately, our drinks and orders were taken promptly, and the burgers came out within 10 minutes-- nice, hot, and fresh. Yet the taste wasn't the same. The buns were still toasted, but something was off. The overall size seemed bigger, and thus harder to eat. I couldn't really pinpoint the taste difference, but I knew it wasn't the same burger I had before. Very minor point here, but the menu had changed too. Gone was the comic inspired picture one, in place of a traditional menu. So overall, you're talking about an A experience being a letdown from an A+ one. I would still recommend that any burger lover should go to compare this burger to others. The place has a trendy vibe, there's good lighting, and service was good. The price is quite fair too, so there's no real gripes I can make. Apparently they have valet parking at night, but I got a free spot in the deck behind/below the restaurant during lunch time.
(5)
Jun C.
Best burger I ever had. Good price too, $14, i was tempted to order one to go after dinner. Went here on date night with gf. Ordered bone marrow and veal brains as apps. Never had veal brains had to try it. Chicken roulade and the burger for main courses. All were good. Would go back just for burger. Must try place.
(5)
Paul B.
Well the burger was great! Tasted like a Krystal burger with much more meat. I mean that in the best way possible. The grouper cheeks? Well, not nearly so good. Tastes like the fishy part of old grouper. Just not good. The bad part? The service was "hipster pretentious". Seriously! Being served buy a guy with more hair on his face than I have in my head is one thing, Being treated like I'm "uncool" 'cause I'm over 40, that just funny. The worst part? The questionable thing on the floor that no one noticed. I'll try to attach it.
(2)
David Y.
Burger is less than avg. Not sure what the fuss is all about. I guess this is good for people who likes ambience over how food tastes. Def for Starbucks goer. Try In-N-Out before giving it 5 stars. Burger costs $2.20 instead of $15. It's truly pointless place. Service wasn't so good either.
(1)
Jason B.
I booked a reservation at Holeman and Finch after watch Bizarre Foods Atlanta. It seemed like my kind of place....upscale bar food, high end cocktails, house cured meats, and offal. I started with a 7 year Four Roses Old Fashion. Excellent cocktail. Not overly sweetened, just enough to take off the edge, but still get the nasal quality of a good whiskey. My wife and I shared the pimento cheese snack. If not for the celery and chips that accompanied the cheese, I would've eaten it with a spoon it was so good. My cholesterol jumped about 100 points, as I continued with the lardo and bone marrow. The lardo was unbelievable. The bone marrow was good, but not the best I've had. As an entree, I continued with a pork belly gnocchi. The gnocchi was light, and the pork belly was top notch. The crispy skin on the pork belly provided needed texture to the dish. Overall, very good dish. Most of the people sitting near us ordered burgers. As we looked at the burger, we wished we had ordered one to split. From what I understand, this may be the best burger in the south. The space is small. I definitely recommend a reservation. We were seated in a small corner booth by the bathroom with a beautiful view of a parking garage. I would've preferred a seat in the middle of the room with a kitchen view. Nonetheless, a great experience and a must visit if in ATL.
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Randy T.
The burger here is truly outstanding. It's also the most conventional item on a menu that is far from conventional. Holeman and Finch is truly skilled at taking things people don't usually cook with and turning them into delicacies. Most notable is the "parts" section of the menu, which included things such as bone marrow and veal brains on the day I visited. Complimentary valet parking is offered with dinner at the restaurant, which is next to Eugene's restaurant on Peachtree. Before my burger, I sampled the bacon caramel popcorn, the buffalo chicken skins, and the chicken liver pate. Little chunks of bacon were included with the popcorn, which was sweet. Buffalo chicken skins were an interesting variation of buffalo chicken wings. The sauce tasted great with the skins. It was a little bit like eating Chinese chicken feet from dim sum without having to do the work of removing the bones. And the pate, which was served with little triangles of buttered white toast, was both sweet and savory. On to the burger. I ordered my burger and the waitress didn't bother to ask how I wanted the burger cooked. Turns out, the chef knew how I wanted my burger better than I did. The meat was cooked perfectly. The bun was fresh, warm, and fluffy. Cheese and pickles are included. House ketchup, which was served on the side, was both sweet and tangy. Looking forward to my next visit - there's so much to try.
(5)
Helen K.
Let's just say the speciality of the restaurant was not impressive... Burger was actually better at the Braves stand... and maybe it was because we were full by the time we got to the burgers or maybe it's because it's no longer limited and the chase was no longer there... Also, wasn't a big fan of the bone marrow, spicy chicken sandwich, grapefruit ice cream sandwiches. The bacon popcorn, piemento cheese, and only one of the deviled eggs were most memoriable.
(3)
Jana S.
The last time I came here, I finally had the infamous "best burger in town". In my opinion, the hype just didn't live up. I'm not sure who in town has the best burger, but I just find it difficult to think that this is it. It is definitely better than average. I wish they had left off the French Fries, though, because I thought they were just soggy and nearly ruined the dish for me. This place is always packed and reservations are a must. The free valet is also a must, because there's just really no place to actually park. They are serious about their craft cocktails. The bartenders whip out tools I've never seen before. From 2 ft. swizzle sticks that drizzle something into your drink to flowers and setting a cinnamon stick on fire. It's actually quite the show to watch the bartenders do what they do best. Forget the burger, this is the best part of Holeman & Finch. The rest of the food on the menu - I really think the portion sizes are too small and too expensive for what you get. The charcuterie, while absolutely fantastic, are tiny portions for a hefty price tag. All in all, I think this is a nice place with good food, but I just think there's more hype than what's actually to it. Next time, I'm coming here for the craft drinks and sit at the bar.
(3)
Ben N.
TL;DR - THE BURGER. that's all you need to know For the out-of-towners like me, don't blink or else you'll drive by H&F and miss one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Even with Google Maps leading the way, its still easy to pass because there's no big neon sign up front so next best thing to look for is the name of the plaza that says Aramore. As a relatively new foodie, I see the word "gastropub" get thrown around a lot and til this day I still have no idea what it actually means. But if I had to guess, I think H&F would fit the bill: trendy decor, bartenders wearing suspenders with cool mustaches, craft bears, avant-gard drinks and menu to match. Even on a Thursday night at 10pm, there was a half an hour wait for my party of 3. They gave me a menu to look at while I waited but I already knew what I was gonna get - THE Burger. With a reputation and name like that, you'd think it would be hard to live up to its hype but let me tell ya, it was just as good as advertised. For $14, you get a two-patty burger, topped with just cheese and some pickles. It looks small but is deceptively big and full of flavor. It comes with a side of house made ketchup and mustard but the beauty lies in the fact that its a minimalist sandwich that doesn't need any extra sauces or toppings. It's simply just you and a perfectly prepared burger without a single ounce of overcooked meat. Each bite, the meat and cheese just melts in your mouth like butter. It is perfectly complemented by a side of house cut fries to complete what is truly one of the best burgers I've ever had. I can't really comment on all the menu items but if they're anything like the Buffalo Chicken Skins or Deviled eggs (which were just OK and not worth the money), I would pass and just order a 2nd The Burger!
(5)
Bradford D.
Had dinner with a business colleague last month, and of course I had the hamburger! It was delicious... That and some great bar service, wait staff, and great drinks...made for one fine event. Looking forward to a return trip later this summer! Keep up the great work!
(4)
Thi T.
3.5 stars. Sorry, it's blasphemous! The burger looks deceivingly small but I actually only ate half of it. I thought the quality of the meat is good. Two big plump patties. Looked more juicy than it was. I like that cheese and pickles were added. A pickle fell out and I got to taste it by myself. It was slightly sweet and perfectly crispy. 5 star pickle. I like my condiments and those weren't enough for me though. They didn't stand out either. With The General Muir, I can distinguish the different flavors, textures, and consistencies of the various ingredients in the burger. Maybe for someone who just wants to taste nothing but meat in their burger this will do just fine. The fries are OK. Decent, but not memorable. I do like their house ketchup. It had a slight sweetness to it. For some reason, I cannot help but compare it to The General Muir burger which has blown all other burgers out of the park. I don't go out of my way to eat much red meat. I'll be OK with just going to The General to satisfy my craving though. PS pimento cheese is nice and creamy good. Steak tartare was OK. If I come back, I'll try the deviled eggs that yelp reviews rave about. PPS gracious, attentive, polite server did a good job with our big group at the communal table reserved for us. PPPS there are cute 4 people booths. Other than that, seating is good for 1-2 people, scattered in both rooms of the restaurant.
(3)
Tien T.
Great restaurant! If you are there with a party, make sure everyone is there otherwise you won't get sat. When you first enter you are greeted with free valet parking, friendly hosteses and a window that looks.into the kitchen. The dining room is dimly lit and has communal tables. I prefer sitting in the bar so I can watch the bartenders shake up all of their masterpiece cocktails. I am obsessed with egg white cocktails and Kaleb served about 6 different kinds to my friends and I. All were to die for!! Some of the cocktails he made, he and other servers and bar backs took turns to shake it up for 15min. The food...my favorite by far was the chicken liver pate. So smooth and velvety. Served with a perfect side of bread toasted to prefection. The fois Gras was like butter. I like how they placed it on top of french toast with a berry jam. I also had the burger which my friends really enjoyed, but I thought was just ok. My least favorite was the sweetbreads. It was a bit overcooked so it was dry and the grits were a bit soggy. Dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding. So delicious!! Can't wait to go back!!
(4)
Danielle A.
There was so much hype to this restaurant that I've been itching to go here ever since I went to Atlanta for work. The place was packed when my co-workers and I went for dinner at 8 on a Wednesday night. It was going to be atleast a 45 min wait but it's first come first serve at the bar with the same menu. We ended up sitting at the bar. The waitress came after a while and got our drink orders and food orders and we were good to go. For appetizers, we ordered the Deviled Eggs, Chicken Skin, and Bacon flavored Caramel Popcorn. Deviled Eggs - saw that this was very popular. TBH it was okay. I mean it was good for deviled eggs but I felt like it was something I couldve easily made at home. Chicken Skin - these were pretty good. They were fried chicken skins (literally) and tossed in buffalo sauce served with ranch. I would recommend these over the eggs. Although, the skin didn't come out as crispy as I would've wanted. Maybe ask for the sauces on the side. Bacon Caramel Popcorn - these were my favorite out of all 3. The name says it all. We ordered "The Burger" and it was really good. They make everything from scratch even their ketchup, mustard, pickles, etc. It tasted very fresh. It just tasted like a normal burger though. Nothing too special. I will order something else next time. Overall, it was a good experience. I'm giving it a 4 based on ambiance and service. Food was good but not mind blowing.
(4)
Harry H.
Having opted against the H&F Burger lines at Turner Field in favor of the real thing, we arrived to a free valet and checked in for our reservation to grab their great but not life-changing Double-decker cheeseburger featured on Best Food Ever, a Bourdain Layover ep, and seemingly any other ATL food coverage*. Bacon caramel popcorn and deviled eggs were great starters, but service was almost nonexistent once they learned we didn't want anything to drink other than water. Tables are cramped and small for those taller than 5'5". *"Yes, there are a ton of great burgers in the ATL -- big love to Miss Ann's, Bocado, and Illegal Food -- but we must, once again, declare our love for Holeman & Finch, mainly because The Burger is the Great White Whale... but, you know, beef. Each night, only 24 of these babies are available at the 10pm "burger time", which is less like a great old-school NES game and more of a mad scramble for the city's best burger, a double-stack of thin patties layered on a housemade bun, covered with ketchup, mustard, and pickles. When they're gone, they're gone. Luckily, they serve them in bigger quantities during the Sunday brunch, and, let's face it, one of the world's best burgers beats the hell out of scrambled anything when you're hungover.")
(4)
Joanne C.
Hands down best burger in Atlanta. Every time I come here, it never fails. From service to the food. They also have good mixology drinks. I was afraid that their burgers wouldn't taste the same after they stopping doing the 20 burgers a day. Nope, their burgers are still juicy and so good! Their toasted buns, juicy beef patties and american cheese makes up the perfect original burger. Writing this review makes me want to go back there for the burger!
(5)
Sebastian B.
This is a very hard to find place but it was packed at 7:30 on Wednesday night. Although far from downtown parking is at a premium... That is until you discover the complementary valet parking. The place is small but modern and slick attracting the slick crowd as well. I squeezed into a spot at the bar which is weird because I don't drink while traveling. The bartender was cool with this he was very busy covering the bar all by himself. I tried the 3 way devil eggs and they were great! I'm not so thrilled with "the burger" built up as this holy grail must have? it was not even close to my best burger finds. Oh it's fine don't get me wrong but I've had hundreds of burgers that were far superior. 2 crushed, overcooked patties without a choice of cooling temp. A better style would be 1 burger left slightly rare. The bun was good and it is a large burger. I'm certain the less traveled burger fan will enjoy it more than I did. The rest of the menu is terrific and in retrospect I probably should have sampled a more sophisticated item. The staff was excellent, very friendly and attentive. I am happy to have visited this place. Give it a try for yourself.
(4)
Felix C.
I'm finally putting in my notes from a visit last fall. Toad inholem the hole - Just awesome. Catfish - Awesome with a great light batter Steak tartare - Tasted great but I didn't like the nest of fried potato threads on top as it became a bit messy and spilled everywhere. Heirloom tomato salad - Fantastic and fresh with great flavor Smoked beef tongue - Great and very tender Carbonara - Delicious with a great creamy sauce Tilefish - Very, very good. Cons: The place is really small. In addition, our table for two was so small that I ate with my chair back another foot and half back so I wouldn't bump knees with my table companion.
(4)
Will S.
I can't believe I haven't been here in half a year. Menu has completely changed. The burger is now a regular menu item so no 10pm ceremony anymore. Tried some other items on the menu this time. Lamb Testacles Hot Chicken Oyster Po'boy Deviled eggs If you want to say that you've eaten the testicles of a lamb, this is your best shot. It's fried and taste like a regular piece of meat. The hot chicken is a slider with a piece of fried chicken. Pretty good size. This 'ish right here is HOT. Spicy hot. I can handle my spicy food with the best of them, but man...The oyster po'boy I was not impressed with. Bread was a little too hard. Oyster and sauce weren't bad. Wouldn't bother ordering again. The deviled eggs are still really good. I wish they give you a couple of more, but worth ordering The burger...the burger is still the best I've ever had. Had the Ol' Blind Dirby cocktail. Very good. Ranked as one of the best cocktails (according to the waiter) Service was great. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and was very comfortable speaking about anything on the menu.
(5)
Lindsay W.
Excellent service and equally excellent food...if not better. My husband and I split the pork noodles and bone marrow, and he got the burger and I got the toad in the hole. The pork noodles are rich in flavor and served nice and warm. The bone marrow has a little bit of cheese served on top, but it doesn't hinder the taste at all. It's easy to understand why the burger at Holeman & Finch is one of the best in Atlanta. The two thin patties weren't super dense and the buns were toasted on the flat top and buttered. Simple and delicious. The toad in the hole is a must. I will definitely order it again. The sauce and the mushrooms worked so well together. I can't think of much else to say but to try it even if you're not big on mushrooms.
(5)
Joanna R.
Had the most awesome late lunch here yesterday on a whim seeing every brunch place we tried to go to was closed. Interior is super quaint even though it doesn't appear to have a lot of seating. Place was jumping for a Sunday and we had to sit at the bar. We ordered the deviled eggs and the burger. The deviled eggs were great but I have to say that's the best burger I've had in a LONG time. Good God, scrumptious! Definitely recommend. I would skip the cocktails next time as our bill went up $26 just for two cocktails, but otherwise this place is a gem in a great area with free parking. Hello!
(5)
Mary T.
*low chant* H&F! H&F! H&F! H&F! *a little louder now*!! I have been wanting to try this burger since I saw it on msn.com as one of the best burgers in the United States almost a year ago! Finally, I have had the explosion in my mouth that I'd been waiting for ...... THE BURGER! No, seriously - it's on the menu as THE BURGER! *low chuckle* I don't know why, but I think that is so cute. Upon arrival, we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar and waiting for the other couple to arrive before we were seated at the community dinner table. (people can be on either side of your party). While at the bar, we got to peruse the menu (even though I had NO intention of getting anything beside THE BURGER). Since their menu changes on the regular I didn't get too excited about coming back and/or trying something else. The menu: the menu was very interesting to say the least. This particular Wednesday night, there were lamb testicles, brain and other assorted dishes. (I wasn't even interested in reading the description, but it was worth mentioning). I ordered the caramel, bacon popcorn for starters. Yes, it is everything you just imagined when you read that! I mean E V E R Y T H I N G! Next, the burger came out! I was a tad bit slighted when the waiter told me they only make the burger medium well since I like my burgers a little pink, but I got the burger anyway. One of the best burgers I'd ever tasted thus far! Everything on this burger (besides the Kraft cheese is made in-house). I asked for my pickles on the side but had I known they werent dill I'd have gotten them on my burger! I put ketchup on almost everything I eat, but this ketchup has a hint of sweet and a little spice and by golly, was it ever so tasty! The fries were a nice touch, as well. Not outstanding but they complimented the burger perfectly. I must say, the hype around this restaurant is well warranted. I must return & bring all of my friends! Next time, I won't make a reservation for the wrong day. Ha ha ha Make sure you bring cash for the complimentary valet!
(5)
upncmn C.
What's understood doesn't have to be explained. Burger; that is all
It was everything that everyone has spoken it up to be. Arrived a little after 12am Friday (open till 2am PERFECT) my date and I both ordered "The Burger" which comes with fresh cut fries AMAZING Grade A beef, probably grass fed lol it was so juicy and tasty! Their service was superb! Bartender did his thang on my drinks, I had 2 El Diablos, let's just say my new favorite drink! Definitely didn't spare the tequila. We shared the toffee pudding which comes with fresh whipped creme OMG so freaking delicious! It's like the perfect cookie/brownie combo. We ordered a scoop of the buttermilk icecream also I HONESTLY JUST LOVED EVERYTHING. The best midnight snack. Only con is space is very tight. We sat at the bar which allows an intimate space, but folk are like right on your back and could get pretty noisy. Highly recommend will return soon for drinks and dessert! Two entrees, two cocktails, two desserts about $70
(4)
Kelly D M.
God damn it, I love a good burger. I HATE that I love burgers - I hate that I love all meat, for that matter. But in my mind, nothing beats a really, really good hamburger, and it is the ONE thing in my life for which the pleasure of its consumption outweighs the guilt, so maybe I'll go to hell, but maybe they'll be lenient on me. I had heard that the burgers at H & F were the best in town, so of course I had to taste for myself. But I could SEE it before I even tasted it: this was the one. Its bun so smooth and rounded, so perfectly buttered and browned it looked like one of Kim Kardashian's butt cheeks. Its cheese a mustardy-colored, melted blanket of beauty. Its house pickles carefully placed, whispering "I enhance flavor!" rather than "I mask it!" Its straight-out-of-the-backyard-garden onion half-moons, its double stack of gorgeous red meat, each patty just the right thickness and wetness. Just a handful of individual components, but all of them the best they could possibly be. This was a proud burger, but by no means a pretentious one. This burger was a hometown hero, a fireman, a Johnny Carson. Tasted as good as it looked. The classy-ass cocktails absolutely deserve their own 2 paragraphs, but let me just say I spent $30 on two of them that disappeared into my insides too quickly for me to recall the details later. And yet I feel it was $30 well spent (it was my birthday, but even if it hadn't been). Anyway, the barpeople know what they are doing and then some. Anyway, BRB.
(5)
Chris F.
I've only been on Sunday's for lunch, but it's nice and the service is ridiculously fast. It can get crowded, so you may have to sit at the bar, but it's not so bad. The juicy, cheese dripping burger is great, but what's better are the fries, my goodness they are good. Also, they have a nice assortment of drinks. This seems like a great place to grab a drink before going out. No point for a long review, burger and fries, period!
(4)
Joe M.
Quite literally the worst thing I have ever ate in my life. The Blueberry Cobbler Not only did it take over 30 minutes to leave the kitchen.... It tasted like the pastry chef took a trip to Chernobyl to find some fruit that resembled blueberries. It tasted like tar, lead, and Mercury poisoning. I can still taste it. I can still feel it. I'd highly recommend a trip to Grady Memorial shortly there after.
(1)
Preeyam P.
Exceedingly underwhelming. I will say that the positives were that for a weekend night we only waited 45 minutes and the cocktail waiters worked the ENTIRE room not just the bar. This was exceptionally exciting for us, as the place was booming. However, the food service once we got seated was slow and the food was incredibly underwhelming. The waiter got sparking water all over one of my friends when he opened the bottle and another waiter ended up dropping a plate of toast triangles as he was trying to slide over some plates. For the portions, the food was incredibly overpriced. I would say the only reasonable thing on the menu was the Burger. Unfortunately one of my friend that got the liver pate got very sick that night and the next day off of it. I ordered the salmon medallions. I was not expecting a few small pieces of salmon and a few more potatoes. Again, small portions. The panna cotta wasn't the best I've ever had and the cobbler was somewhat meh. I was excited to try this place but was underwhelmed. Go for the cocktails and I hope you have a better time then we did.
(3)
Socal 2.
Didn't get a chance to try their food...but their drinks were awesome! Bar tenders take their job seriously. Thanks Anthony for the great drink recommendations!
(5)
Abhi K.
I went with a group of 4 that loved sharing items. I can't remember everything we ate, but I'll do my best. But If you read anything else in this review, read this: the burger is overrated. There. I said it. Sue me. With a menu with so many other spectacular options and a city where you can get plenty of great burgers at other places, why bother? And now the H&F bun is everywhere, so not even that is a draw. Now for the list, from best to worst: Bone Marrow: A HUGE portion of bone marrow served in the bone, sliced longitudinally. I was quite satisfied with this one. Carbonara: Deliciously decadent. It's simple, sure, but it sure does taste good. Steak Tartare: Above average. Sufficiently meaty and a classic worcestershire flavor to it. Greens: The way greens should be prepared in the South. Chicken Liver Pate: I've had it better elsewhere. This is your standard pate in a glass pot. The serving is decent, and I seem to recall it being paired with a jam. Farm Egg: The price tag is because it includes foie gras, so if that's up your alley, this is the dish for you. If not, skip it. There isn't much else exceptional about this dish. Fried tripe: You can't really taste the tripe. It just tastes like anything that has been deep fried. As you can see, nothing here was a miss (not even the burger). And I think that's what gives H&F its longevity. They will do the classics really well. They will put eggs in things. They will experiment with weird meat parts. They will make interesting sounding cocktails. They will get me as a repeat customer.
(4)
Elaine S.
No, I'm not here to write a gastronomical review of the restaurant. I can't. Because I've yet to eat here. But it's not for want of trying on behalf of a member of the Holeman and Finch staff! I had previously bookmarked this place and forgotten that a last minute reservation just doesn't cut it. Crossing my fingers, I left my name and number on their voicemail and sat back to hope for the best. Enter Ashley, Holeman and Finch employee extraordinaire! First, she apologized and offered a much later seating than I'd hoped for, which I had to turn down. She then suggested a seating at their communal table; I know my guy - that would never fly, so I politely declined. Ten minutes later, she called back with another possibility but this time, it was too early for us to make the reservation. Strike two. A half hour or so later, my phone rang again. It's Ashley - someone's canceling their reservation and she's called to offer it to me. *pout* Again, it's too late for us. I thank her and hang up. My cell just rang and I recognized the number by now. It's my ol' pal Ashley - she's got yet another possibility to offer and thought of me. Drat, it's too late though and I have to refuse her offer yet another time. But seriously, where do you get service like this these days?!? You bosses at Holeman and Finch, give Ashley a raise already! Make her a manager, for heaven's sake! This woman's got people skills that go far above and beyond her call of duty! My man and I will definitely be in Atlanta again and next time, I'll be booking well before we arrive. (NB - Ashley suggested booking two weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday reservation.) And when we finally make it to the restaurant, I'll be looking for Ashley to thank her in person. Holeman and Finch's customer service is awesome!
(5)
Larry L.
Holeman and Finch had me from the moment I walked in and saw the McIntosh amps powering the sound system.
(5)
Len J.
Fantastic as always If you haven't had the Georgia Peaches run don't walk. Yes, their that good. We came tonight for the cheeseburger and it was delicious. As always. I left feeling stuffed and happy. Thanks Sam for great service
(5)
Kelly M.
Best burger in town. If you are a burger lover you will enjoy this. Just the right flame and amount of cheese. Its amazing. Very simple and delicious. The fries are great but they could add a little more to the plate. Best burger hands down.
(5)
Kathryn D.
Holeman & Finch has been on my to-do list for over a year now so when I took a last minute trip to ATL and got brunch reservation, I was tickled pink. We started with the popcorn which arrived promptly and was delightful. Brunch cocktails were delicious but, coming from B'ham, the $12 price rage seemed a littttttle steep... still worth it but definite Buckhead pricing. For our main, we split the burger, the pate, the buffalo chicken skins and the deviled eggs. All were beautifully plated, packed with flavor and simply enchanting. We ended the meal with a savory strawberry, cheese and lavender honey dessert (the menu name escapes me!) that was mouth-gasm worthy and almost too pretty to eat. Throughout our meal, the service was exceptional. All in all, a 5-star experience!
(5)
Stef T.
I have yet to have one of their burgers so will update this when I return. I came here for a drink on a Thursday night. We sat at the bar which was pretty crowded mostly with people waiting to be seated. Service was very good, they had a great cocktail menu with some interesting concoctions. When we ordered a second drink and it took a few minutes, the bartender gave us free beer tasters to hold us over. We also ended up ordering some cheese plates and deviled eggs. Burger call happened and it looked good, but will have to return to get a bite. I've heard that going for brunch on Sunday is the best way to go because they have unlimited burgers instead of their normal 24 burgers at night. If you don't get there earlier enough at night, you might not even get a burger. Very exclusive.
(4)
Jim C.
Located about 2 miles south of Lenox Mall, it is a little hard to find as you need to turn at traffic light into arched covered hotel courtyard. Went at 6:30 so did not get to try their famous hamburger. Each night they sell only 24 hamburgers starting at 10 pm. Our waiter advised patrons place orders as early as 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Don't despair, there is no limit on Sundays when they serve about 300. Small bites, not Tapas, constitute the menu. Order many as they are reasonable priced. For two we ordered: Fried kale with buttermilk dressing Deviled eggs - 3 ways Hot Pimento cheese sandwich Glazed eggplant with smoked onion jam There is a small bar area and main dining room which is not very large. No reservations. Unique and popular.
(5)
Dona M.
Tokiwa Sears is an awesome bartender! Oh and I love that I can have the burger anytime now. Great food, great cocktails, great restaurant!
(5)
Troy S.
Last night, I finally had my chance to ravage the infamous H&F burger. As of a few months ago, they are selling the sought-after burgers on the regular menu and you no longer have to wait for the crazed 10PM release time of two dozen ground wonders. I think Cynthia would agree with me that finding H&F can be a little tricky. As I approached Peachtree and Peachtree Memorial, I noticed the sign for Restaurant Eugene (same crew) and cautiously darted in to the concrete entrance only to find the valet stand tucked in the corner. I was shocked when I went in and saw how small this place really is. To the right, is a cozy L-shaped bar and a few bar tables. The bar is filled with rich wood and the old south along with first class mixologists. I am a frequent Moscow Mule consumer, so I was delightfully impressed when Caleb handed me a glass of Silver Tree Vodka (a small batch vodka that made Gayot's Top 10 and is 1 of only 2 vodkas they sell) and fresh ginger syrup...the spice of the ginger is zippy and mesmerizing. So, even minus the copper mug, this is one of the best Moscow Mule's I have ever had. We had arrived quite early for our reservation but I really enjoyed my time at the bar. I do wish they had backs on the stools but at least they have plenty of hooks underneath for purses. As I mentioned, we had a reservation. Save yourself and make sure you have a reservation if you want a table. They really just don't have that many tables but they were able to accommodate our party of 12! So, once the rest of our party began to arrive we mosied on over to start our carnivorous feast. I started off with the pretzel bites sandwiched with gruyere and mustard for dipping. These were ok--who doesn't like warm pretzels? I also ordered the the Hot Chicken Roll. As I spoke the words, I got an instant warning label from our server that this take on the buffalo chicken sandwich is just too hot for some people and that it is painted in cayenne pepper. I just took this as a challenge and ordered it anyway. I love spicy food. Will S. told me he had to drink 3 glasses of water when he ate it, so there's your warning. I ate mine with a couple of sips of water. The chicken by itself did taste like it had a pure coating of cayenne, but once it was married with H&F coleslaw and the bun, there was this splendid harmony of flavor. Amazing when that happens. Then, finally, it came. THE BURGER. This entire burger is made here. They ground the beef, bake the buns, pickle their own pickles, and make their own ketchup and mustard. The burger comes out with cheese and adorned with pickles, which thankfully they are not offended if you ask them to hold the pickles. The ketchup and mustard are served on the side. The flavor of this burger was wonderful and made it one of my top burgers! My one criticism is that when I took a bite, I found myself wishing I could get this burger medium rare, especially to preserve the juice and of course get even more flavor from the blood (yeah, sorry folks, but blood=flavor). But, as it is, the burger comes our medium well. You cannot alter the burger or it wouldn't be the H&F burger. The fries were also good but you don't get enough of them. I am so glad I finally came and I will definitely be back. BTW, I love the bathrooms!! Barn doors, unisex, clean, striking dark wood, Meyer's hand soap and a fancy sink. I loved it so much, I had to go to the bathroom twice while I was there. Definitely put H&F on your Atlanta must-do list.
(4)
Cynthia N.
I've dreaded writing this review, but here it goes.... On Holeman & Finch, I'm not a fan. Let's start with the basics - getting there. I'd tried early in its opening to get to H&F with no success. Mainly because I'd go at nighttime and you cannot...I repeat, CANNOT see the simple white letters that indicate the restaurant. After a couple of tries, I gave up. There are too many restaurants in Atlanta to chase one that wants to be hidden. The only reason I found it is because I was meeting other people there and they directed me to the Aramore entrance. Thanks, friends! Once inside, all went smoothly. My party was seated and we were all ready to eat. Of course, I ordered the infamous burger, but I also ordered a couple of starters (the buttermilk yeast rolls and pretzels). The buttermilk yeast rolls were the best thing I ate all night. They come out hot and delicious. Once they cool, they are not as yummy, so don't let them sit. The pretzels are little buns with guyere cheese inside. They were tasty and something I think people would enjoy at the bar with a beer. I was able to sample a few other starters: the steak tartar had a great texture but I prefer a little more acid in a tartar, the pimento cheese was good but too creamy for me, the bacon caramel popcorn was okay (I wasn't lucky enough to get a piece with lots of bacon flavor), and the hot chicken sandwich is HOT-AS-A-MOFO, so share it. This is where I know I'm going to get some burn... I was not thrilled with the burger, and I wonder what person decided this was the best burger in the city and fooled everyone. Maybe because I prefer my burger cooked to medium and juicy, this cooked well, dry burger was not to my taste. I did love the pickles, but I wouldn't order it again. For dessert, I shared the fried apple pie, and it was tasty. I also got a bite of the ice cream sandwich which is as big as a blink. Between the two, go for the pie. I ordered a cocktail, the Hold Your Horses. It was a gorgeous dark red color and very good. Not a fan of the $14 price, but it was definitely a delicious cocktail. I drank two with no regrets. Service was very, very good. The servers were patient with orders and requests and kept our water glasses full. A classy group of people. Because of the hype H&F has garnered over the years, I really expected to be blown away. And I wasn't - not even close. Yelp 100 #13
(3)
Alex P.
Whether you are an adventurous foodie or today is one of those days where you are ready to trying something different, Holeman & Finch will have it. Their menu is ever changing and has some of the best dishes I've tried in Atlanta thus far. From duck brains to bull testicles, they will often feature things that you just cannot try anywhere else in the city. On the second thought, there must be some place on buford highway that has it, as buford highway has pretty much everything. However, I can promise it will not be in a beautiful gastrobar ambiance like this. I have not tried the burger, simply because the rest of the menu entices me so much everytime that I walk in. I am sure based on comments from other yelpers, you will struggle to resist the burger experience. The bar area is very beautiful and gets rather crowded. Of course, there is a reason for that. They do NOT take reservations! To this day, I do not understand why. It makes the restaurant unvisitable on weekends as the wait is ridiculously long. So, if I had to suggest that management improves only one thing, this would be it.
(5)
Kristen C.
Before arriving to ATL, I did what all Yelpies do, check Thrillist and other sites that list popular places to eat in Atlanta. As a burger lover, I was excited to try it and wasn't disappointed. I made reservations through Open Table, and the establishment called prior to the reservation time and I let them know due to traffic I would miss my reservation but still looked forward to trying them out. They informed me that I would have options to sit at the bar and etc. This place is sort of hard to find, so it took a few U-Turns and then calling the place to actually get there. Once my boyfriend and i walked in we were greeted by the hostess and she let us know that we could sit anywhere we found an open space. The place is really tine so we crammed into a space facing the wall with a narrow counter table, but with a direct view into the open kitchen area. We both ordered THE BURGER (of course), I forgot that I couldn't add the works, but quickly got over it when it arrived. Can you say delish? I now understand why no substitutions are allowed, HF's wants you to experience the flavor of this divine burger and that mission was accomplished, I also like the "ketchup" with the fries, its a tangy sauce that may not be a favorite among some, but I love all things tangy, that leave a kick. This place i now a ATL must-see and stop-by for me. Moments like this, I wish I lived there. Seriously.
This place was not easy for me to find. I checked both Waze, Google Maps, and Yelp's navigation and ended up passing it twice. The HF symbol perfectly camouflages itself into the building. They say good design is obvious, great design is transparent, well... I think Holeman and Finch hit the nail on the head. I was greeted by three hostesses at the front counter, and ended up sitting at a cozy little seat at the end of their giant bar. I was greeted with a lot of dark colors, glass panels, and wood. Not to mention old-style lightbulbs. My favorite. A bartender immediately brought me a drink menu and a food menu. As soon as I knew what I wanted, he almost read my mind and was at my attention. Went with the Southern Comfort Brewery Amber Ale (which was more brown), Buffalo chicken skins, and "The Burger" After getting into my drink a bit, my bartender came back to make sure I liked it and asked if he could do anything else before saying "cheers." Man, I love good service. Soon my chicken skins arrived. The aroma from the buffalo sauce filled my lungs from the bar counter. It was dressed with sesame seeds and green onion. The sauce was of another planet. Perfect body, perfect head, perfect acidity. I wanted to eat it twice. Not to mention the blue cheese on the side was a masterpiece in itself. The burger arrived soon after. The fries that came with it were top notch, but I'm afraid the burger was less to behold. I thought it was strange when they didn't ask me how I'd like my burger, and it was exactly as I expected. Cooked medium well. No pink. Layered with two patties and cheese, a little onion, and no lettuce and tomato, I was a bit put off. That being said, the flavor was pretty good. Nothing to write home about, but hit the spot. Overall, I think the impeccable service and those wonderful chicken skins compensated for the less than stellar burger. Would return, and probably will!
(4)
Amy H.
Did NOT come for the burger but came for the hype!!! Started with the deviled eggs and the pickle and the jalapeno were good! Did not eat the ham one. The yeast rolls were AWESOME! two come in an order will get two orders next time!! The Pimento Cheese Sandwich was my LEAST fav - took a little bite and it was WAY to greasy. The lamb testicles were surprisingly amazing. Eggplant was good! Not spectacular but good. Quail was lackluster but the veggies and the grits on the side were AWESOME!!! Fried apple Pie is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Server was AWESOME! We came on a Monday night, very slow, we got tons of free little samples!! Loved the atmosphere. Will be back for sure!
(4)
Cindy T.
Yes folks. This is legit. Believe the hype. I'm always a little apprehensive that things aren't as good as the reviews make them out to be *cough*FlipBurger*/cough.* But this place did not disappoint! We came around 1230 on a Sunday so we could dive in on some burgers without having to fight the masses on a weeknight. We were given an hour wait time with the option of waiting for bar seating. It was only about 30ish minutes before we were given a table for 2. After the lunch time rush around 2, there were plenty of open tables so something to keep in mind. First off, this place is tiny! If it had a larger than 30something person capacity, I don't see the wait time being as long as it is. What is it with trendy restaurants having no space? I guess the crowd makes it look like a happening spot? I just felt really bad for the servers that had to keep excusing themselves to run from table to table to kitchen. Thankfully, we got a small table by the window instead of facing one of the walls by the bar. Decor was cute. You could see them working away in the kitchen as soon as you walked in. Also the hanging cured meats by the bar was a nice touch of rustic. As for servicr, our server was great! She had the cutest hair cut (not relevant but compliments can't hurt!). Gave great recommendations. Kept our water filled. Wasn't overly intrusive. I like that. Being as it was a Sunday, almost everyone had a bloody mary. And I am sheep. So I got one too although I usually hate bloody Mary's since it is just glorified tomato juice in my book. However, the one here is delish! Made with H&F's own bloody mary mix. More vodka than tomato juice and it had a spicy kick to it. Only thing missing was a celery stick though. It did have a delish pickled okra in it. The boy decided today was the day to make me look like I enjoy drinking alone so he opted for the kid friendly coke float made with pecan sorbet. We were both disappointed it was only a single scoop of ice cream. But I was a sucker for them bringing out a legit classic Coke served in a glass bottle. I'm kinda peeved I forgot to take the bottle home. Yep, I'm that person. I ain't even ashamed. On to the food! We got the deviled eggs as an appetizer. There were 3 flavors: something with bacon, pimento cheese and traditonal. We both agreed the traditional was best. Now for the star of the hour, the burgers! Which actually came out within 20 minutes of us ordering, very reasonable considering everyone was ordering it. It was 2 deliciously juicy beef patties with melted cheese and grilled onions and pickles. So simple. Yet so freaking perfect. Now anyone who knows me knows I absolutely CANNOT stand cheese. In most dishes, I feel like it's overpowering and just too creamy. However in this case. I was not about to mess with perfection so I opted to keep the cheese on. And I'm so glad I did. It complimented the meat so well and was deliciously melted into the patties. Please excuse me as I wipe the residual drool off my face as I am typing this and reminiscing. Do they do delivery here? They should! It would make so many people SO happy. And no on to - go orders either. I already asked. :( Short version: If you haven't been, go and let me know so I can come with you! I love watching newcomers' face when they get that glazed and amazed look in their eyes. If you've been, let me know when you're coming back! LOL Happy eating!
(5)
Jon R.
After reading that this place was voted to have the #7 best burger in the U.S. I had to try it. So I get there only to find out that you need a reservation. We didn't have one so they made us sit community style with about 10 other people. At first this was awkward and hard to focus on the person sitting across from you. But we got over it and vowed to make a reservation next time. Then it happened , by far one of the best burgers I've ever had. They also just added the burger to the regular menu. All fresh home made ingredients down to the ketchup. Yes the ketchup even stood out . It was the perfect blend between ketchup and BBQ sauce. The only knock was the SIZE of the DRINKS super small drinks but they were quality. All in all I WILL be back!
(4)
Amanda K.
What a FANTASTIC burger. The Timing: We arrived at 7pm for a friend's goodbye-Atlanta dinner, out of fear we'd miss out on securing our share of the 24 burgers cooked promptly at 10pm. We reserved our burgers and hung out at a high-top in the bar area. We sipped on beer for a few hours and made sure to tip our waitress well since we were occupying the table for so long. We came on a Monday night, and it wasn't that crowded. We probably could have shown up at 8 or 8:30 and still reserved our burgers. The Atmosphere: The restaurant is very small, but has a cool industrial/parlor vibe. You hear all the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, including the calling-out of orders. At 10pm there was a lot of yelling and chanting. Think, "When I say Burger you say Time. BURGER... TIME! BURGER.... TIME!" I had been waiting for three hours, so it worked on me. :) The Burger: Two thin patties, two slices of American cheese, onions, and pickles sandwiched between the fluffiest, freshest H&F bun I've ever had. The very edges of the patties were lightly crispy. OMG it was good. I don't typically eat pickles, but these were sweet and perfect. It also comes with a side of their ketchup (which tastes like a mix between ketchup and BBQ sauce) as well as mustard. I also don't typically eat mustard, but for some reason it just hit the spot! I ate part of my burger with no sauce at all (it doesn't actually need sauce) and scooped on a little homemade ketchup and mustard on the rest. Both ways were divine. Oh yeah, and the fries were hot and fresh and delish! The meal was simple and oh-so-well done. Turner Field vs. The Restaurant The H&F burger at Turner field is great. But the burger at the restaurant is perfect. There is a difference.
(5)
Atlanta F.
This was a great experience and we had a lot of fun. Very interesting menu items and selections prepared well and great service I look forward to returning and trying to burger next time!
(5)
Alexandra D.
Had the best time in the world here with my girlfriends! Had a blast and got to try the prized burgers- which they only make 24 per night. They have an exceptionally eclectic menu full of random and "weird" foods, which I am used to as a French girl. Brains, testicles... You name it. A great and entertaining experience. The next time I'm in Atlanta, I will definitely be back'. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Excellent service and killer food!
(5)
Sarah W.
Since moving from Atlanta down to Florida, I have been searching for a burger that reaches the level of perfection that H&F achieves and have never found a comparable burger. I dream of this burger and the second I knew I would be back in Atlanta for a weekend, the burger was on my list. It has never disappointed. It is the only dish that I can polish off and be tempted to have another one the next day. Besides the burger, H&F's cocktails are not to be missed. Don't stick to your favorite cocktail- surprise yourself and order something new and unexpected. Other food to order while waiting for your burger- chicken cracklings and the pickled shrimp with fried shrimp heads. Already looking forward to my next visit!
(5)
Bryan L.
Marta P. has it ALMOST right. Come early, come often, and stay late. That's how it should have read! You know this place has banging food. That's a given. You know they have awesome craft cocktails, right? The thing that puts the 5th star on Holeman and Finch is the service. I was in again recently and got there at about 9PM. I was wishy washy about getting the burger since it was almost 10, but I decided to just order some plates instead. 1. Deviled Eggs = Awesome 2. Kale Salad = Awesome 3. Hot Chicken = not as good as Nashville's, but still awesome 4. Country Fried Brisket = Awesome Then... I was like... Maybe I do still have room for a burger! So I stopped my server and asked what the chances were of still getting a burg. He was like "Man, I knew you had a burger in ya when you walked in, so I already put in an order for ya." DING 4th Star!!! Love you H&F.
(4)
Sabrina H.
Burger is good... Not better than Bocado... Expectations were very high. 2 hour wait may have killed it. Drinks are great especially El Salvador Charlie.
(3)
Jesse W.
Go here if you want to eat excellent, high quality, deeply considered food. I found myself thinking several times: "someone meant to do exactly this." Highly recommended. I went on a Thursday night at 7, grabbed a seat at the bar with my friend, and settled in with some bresaola, pate de campagne, and a bourbon cocktail made with in house everything. Each bite and sip found me more excited about a restaurant than I've been in years. For a main, I got carbonara, which is the kind of dish I never get unless I deeply and fully believe in the quality of the kitchen and serving staff. You can't trust a good carbonara to a hapless kitchen or a dawdling runner. You just can't. But mine came out piping hot with a fresh, raw egg on top, which I quickly broke and swirled, watching the sauce come together as perfectly as a dream. It was an excellent bowl of pasta, if a little small. I felt the need to order an additional item, since my eating buddy had a short delay in his food (I finished nearly before his arrived). He had the Hot Chicken, which is head-sweatingly hot. So hot. So so hot. Szechuan hot. I heard another couple ask about it, and I was compelled to exit my restaurant bubble to warn them. We tried water, our cocktails (deeply vegetal, highly interesting, but unequivocally not up to the task of calming the heat of the cayenne from the chicken), but to no avail. Luckily, my second item was a pork bun with mayo cole slaw which tamed the heat immediately and left us full, functioning, and well satisfied. Can't wait to go again and track down one of their legendary burgers.
(5)
Ronnie E.
Went in on a Sunday and decided to arrive early as I heard the wait can get out of hand. So waited about 30 minutes for the place to open up, but it was worth it to get a seat at the bar. I got the burger and the wife ordered combate sunrise, which were both awesome and real tasty. I mean, you can taste every single ingredient and its freshness. The burger was awesome, right up there with Bocado and Farm Burger, just wish a little more fries came with the burger. The combate sunrise was talked about for days, but we also noticed how small it was (just about the size of the egg that cooked on top of the plantains). So everything was real tasty and delicious, but serving size were below average.
(4)
J V.
So after seeing all these food shows/burger lists listing their burger ..I knew I had to try it once before moving back to FL..I coulda done without the hour wait on a Sunday afternoon in the outside GA heat ..but try it I must ..therefore waiting I did... the guy manning the list was very nice ..n he thanked everyone he seated for waiting (thumbs up buddy!) ..We got seated in a corner booth ..that looked outside (host guy's favorite table he said)..and it was nice to be able to look outside ..but if that driveway wasn't there..and the restaurant could be expanded and pushed back to look over that nice little stream of water and nature scenery right there on the other side of the cement wall..with it's floor to ceiling window ...I might have to say it could possibly be my favorite table too Hmm our server was ok..from how he acted I felt like they're train to assume you want burgers on a Sunday? ....so burgers we got ..3 of them ..when I went on ahead and said 2 medium and 1 well done ..he told me .."they come as they come"..meaning no they can't cook it medium for me or well done for the other person ..:/ ..he said they usually come med-well to medium..I don't like my burgers bleeding red..but I do like it pink..it came out well to med-well..tad bit overcooked to what I thought would come out ..no pink at all..I was a little put out by this and not being able to request how I wanted it cook to begin with..but it's ok..it was still good..altho a little too cheesy for me ..the thing I like best about this burger..is that the beef kinda falls apart ..(not completely ..but it crumbles a little..and melts in your mouth) signs of a hand-patted patty? ..I'm not sure ..I like to eat..not necessary like to cook ..so I don't study up on it ...it had the right amount if lean to fat ratio ..and good choice in cuts of beef We also had the deviled eggs ..favorite one was the pickle one ..surprisingly ..didn't like the salted boiled peanut ice cream float at all ...I would have been good with a good old fashion homemade vanilla ice cream float..also had the red hare beer (the easy Sunday option) with the burger ..server said it was picked to compliment the burger...fries were delicious ..onion rings..cooked perfectly ..but lacked flavor .. The place itself is smaller than I thought it would be ..the wine rack looks wicked cool in the middle of the place and served as walls for the space ..the bathroom was nice too ..industrial looking ..but that damn lock bolt nearly broke my nail ..had a half second scare of being stuck in the restroom...and having to call for help..O.o
(4)
Aletha H.
The Burger interrupted my 2 year beef fast and it was definitely worth it! I've only come for Sunday brunch and was delighted when they decided to stop limiting the number of Burgers cooked during the brunch period. My friends and I have been trying to pinpoint exactly what makes The Burger so awesome and was surprised to find out that the cheese used is some simple Kraft cut off the block! Who would've thought?! I think that made it even more near and dear to my heart... In addition to this staple, we normally order the deviled egg trio, which usually doesn't disappoint. The cocktails are pretty good and I'm a fan of their bottled ginger ale (I sometimes feel like a heathen drinking so shortly after leaving church). All in all, the atmosphere, food, and service provide a great brunch experience. This place is definitely recommended.
(4)
Thai N.
I have only ever went on a Sunday where they have the burger as a mainstay item on their brunch menu. I arrived 15 minutes early before open and the line had already wrapped around the corner! The wait ended up being about 1.5 hours - insane!! -The Burger- Is it worth the hype? Yes, I would say so! It is absolutely delicious, the meat patty is juicy and flavorful, the bread is soft, the fries and condiments are always fresh and taste-y. Would I wait 1.5 hours again? Probably not. 1 hour? Maybe. 45 minutes? Definitely. Recommendations + Try going around 2pm on a Sunday. I saw tables starting to clear around then. + Do not bring a big group! Ideally 2 as the tables are all small and there is only 1 large table in the center. + Grab a cocktail while you wait and enjoy!
(4)
Liz V.
Ladies and gentleman, I have experienced THE H&F Burger!!! I felt the need to use upper case considering I worked for months and wasted many sad evenings being denied at 10:00PM only to find out from Richard R. that they're now being served for Sunday brunch. The place opens at 11:30AM and learning from my previous disappointments, we got there at 10:45AM and were immediately greeted by 10 other people already in line. Within 15 minutes the line had grown to 20 people and by 11:15 the line had wrapped down to the parking garage. As the line grew, so did my anticipation. I wanted to call someone! I wanted to take pictures with the people in line as everyone was rattling with excitement and all discussing their own stories of failed burger attempts. All of us so obsessed with burgers and excited for this one. Alas, I was with my people! The doors opened at 11:30 and rather than everyone piling in screaming for a table I was proud all of us for acted like adults and waited to be seated. I was clutching my dates hand as we were brought back to a table, the prized, private corner booth with a 360 view of the wooded area behind the restaurant. As we sat down I noticed several people in line waving at me with the same excitement I had as I was handed a menu. The waitress promptly came over with a smile and said: "You're here for the burger?" I suppose the dumb smile on my face gave it away. We got the deviled egg trio in case we didn't make the first burger cut off but to my surprise within 2 minutes of getting our eggs the burger was set before us. The eggs were ok. I had better deviled eggs at Bocado but the smoked duck deviled egg was our least favorite. Since when does duck taste like Spam? Save your hate mail! But we weren't here for the silly eggs...on to the burger! When the burger was put in front of me I felt like a teenager the first time I saw a pornographic picture. The excitement on my face, the funny feeling in my pants and the shaking in my hands were a clear give away of just how excited I was. I took my first bite and I instantly wanted to give an Oscar acceptance speech. The homemade H&F bun is perfectly paired with bread and butter pickles, raw onion, ketchup, cheese and 2 perfectly seasoned patties. I enjoyed the fact that the burger came with no other options other than "THE" burger. You couldn't add or take away things. You got the burger the way they wanted you to have it and it was amazing. Unlike Farm Burger, that has 2 options for how the patty is cooked and both are cooked exactly the same-WELL DONE, H&F nailed it! The seasoned patties were perfection. Within a few bites we were trying to figure out what spices were inside hoping to make one at home. Just when you think you can't finish the burger you are licking your fingers debating on getting another one. Overall, this burger was well worth the wait and definitely worth the #1 title. I never thought Anns Snack Bar would be tossed to #2, but this burger makes Anns look like the dollar menu. Just don't tell her, she scares the hell outta me!!
(5)
Dontrell H.
Went here on a Friday night got there around 7-8ish they told me the Burgers were already reserved so I got kinda mad and left will try this place out some other time
(1)
Brandy T.
I will be back. Again. And again. And probably again. Oh. Em. Geeee. Everything was on point with this place. From the valet, to the host, to the bartender, servers, bathroom, I could go on and on. My husband and I arrived at 7pm with the agenda of seeing the night through to the most talked about burger. We were placed on the wait list and were told we could expect a table in 35-40 minutes. We grabbed a seat at the bar and barely had our rear ends on the stool when the host came to seat us. First up, drinks. The server was extremely informative on their cocktails and explained everything to us in detail. He inquired about my tastes in drinks and suggested a great cocktail to me, whose name has now escaped me. As for starters, we began with a trio of cheeses and meats. A blue vein cheese, smoked salmon, and another mild cheese that now escapes me... Next up was a sampling of their deviled eggs. Wow. I never knew deviled eggs could come in different flavors. Bread and butter (my fave), jalapeño, and Country Ham (hub's fave). We then shared a bowl of caramel bacon popcorn. (So freaking YUMMY). After the popcorn, I coerced my husband into trying the Bone Marrow Sliders. He was blown away by the savory goodness that is bone marrow. The server suggested the Pork Sliders for our next taste of mouth watering goodness and they did NOT disappoint. 45 minutes until the hallowed burgers were set to make their grand entrance, another server mentioned the blackened cabbage. So we had our fill of cabbage (and if I could make cabbage taste that good, I'd eat it everyday!). Then the joyous announcement of the much anticipated burger was made, and our heavenly plate of deliciousness arrived at our table. It. Was. Life. Changing. I kind of wish I HADNT split it my husband. Should have told him to get his own darn burger. It was perfection. Nothing extravagant. Nothing foodie about it. Just a perfect burger. With perfect cheese. And perfect bread. Mouthwatering juiciness. I swear I felt the clouds part, saw a light shining down on our table, and heard the voices of 1000 angels singing in unison. Well, until another customer staggered by our table, sloshing his drink around, and gave us the finger, claiming that we "stole his burger." I replied that I had patiently waited 3 hours for MY burger and I suggested that next time, he do the same. After our rude guest made his way to his own table, we took the advice of the server, yet again, since he was rock solid on all other suggestions, and ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Once again. No buyers remorse with this decision. I am in love with Holeman and Finch. I am now infatuated with Holeman and Finch. I will return to you Holeman and Finch.
(5)
Kevin R.
Really cool, hip place. Loved the food - cheese , meats, and outrageous drinks . Service is outstanding. Definitely a great place to go.
(4)
Erik B.
Awesome burgers! Probably the best burger in all of Atlanta except for a freshly ground one at a friends house. Love the great cocktail list and the bar staff. Very professional and they make a great mint julep. One of the only bars I will drink gin at due to their great skill in creating cocktails. I always start with a pate' or terrine if its available. Just a great spot to go to with some pals.
(5)
Don B.
Oh man, just what I love in a restaurant. Meat, cured meat and cocktails. We stopped in and waited for a table at the bar. The bar is fun. We decided to ignore the table and stay at the bar. We met some interesting locals and they joined us for dinner at the bar. Making friends in a city not your home is great. We had some great cocktails, pates, deviled eggs, hot pretzels and caramel bacon popcorn. That was amazing. We arrived at 8pm and our intentions were to stay for 10pm burger time. Here is a helpful hint. If you want to ensure you get a burger do the following. 1. Get there early, at least 2 hours. 2. Start a tab at the bar. 3. Immediately tell the bartender you want to reserve a burger. They will put it on your tab, take your name and you will have one reserved. All 24 were reserved by 830pm. Burger was fantastic. House made buns from a bakery they own, house made ketchup, mustard and everything. If you are a foodie this is the place for you. Something warm and fuzzy about dining at a place with such a passion for producing food right. I love the charcuterie and I love that they do it in house. Their setup for curing is amazing. I will be going back on my next visit to ATL. Good times!
(5)
Johnny B.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Their burger are great(if you can get one). The bone marrow is like a delicious, rich butter and the mondongo, spicy tripe soup with crisp pork belly was amazing. It's a small place so there's almost always a wait, but definitely worth it.
(5)
Nancy R.
We came here for brunch. Crowded. Be expected to wait. One bad thing is that we found out that our server overcharged us for our meals but didn't end up changing our bill??? I hate places that do that. FOOD: I got the Fried Oyster sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich came on 2 slices of buttered toast with slices of purple onions. The onions rings are lightly battered thin rings. Great taste, but leaves your breath onion-y all day!
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Angela H.
Although I had Holeman & Finch Public House bookmarked "To Try" for quite some time now, my first visit was totally unplanned. A friend and I were planning to get some pizza from Antico around 1:30 pm on a Sunday afternoon. Sadly, we drove all the way there and found out that they're CLOSED on Sundays! =( My friend was devastated that he wouldn't be getting his pizza craving satisfied, but we did a quick search on Yelp for another place we wanted to try and came across Holeman & Finch. I am SO glad we did! I had heard that Holeman & Finch offers their "limited" burgers (only 24 per night starting at 10 pm from Monday through Saturday) all day - from 11:30 am to 3 pm - on Sundays for brunch. I called and confirmed this before we drove over there and, sure enough, the rumors were true! When I asked if there was going to be a long wait, the woman on the phone told me that they weren't too busy so we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. YAY!!! After driving past Holeman & Finch (it's SO easy to miss!), we turned around, spotted Restaurant Eugene (restaurant next to H&F per the recorded phone message's directions), and found a parking spot in the garage. Although parking spots are very limited (many spots are reserved for Starfish restaurant's customers only), I LOVE that parking is FREE! =) We arrived around 2 pm and waited about 10 minutes before we were seated at a table. Our server handed us the paper menus, which must be printed at least every Sunday since there was a date stamp on it. Then, he quickly said something along the lines of, "Okay, you're both getting burgers." We laughed and said yes, we were there for the burgers. He didn't ask how we would like our burgers cooked, so I guess they cook them to one temperature. Since I don't normally like pickles in my burgers, I asked if I could get the pickle on the side. Our server asked if we wanted any appetizers, such as the Deviled Eggs Three Ways. Although I didn't really care for any because I wanted to save my stomach for the famous burger, I was surprised when my friend said yes to the deviled eggs. I thought it was kind of random, but I can see that they're actually pretty popular with Yelpers! The deviled eggs were served first and fairly quickly. To our pleasant surprise, the burgers were served shortly after we were done with the deviled eggs. * Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - Per the description, this appetizer consists of three deviled eggs made three different ways. If my memory serves me right, one of them was a little spicy, one had relish in it, and one had bacon in it. I tried a little bit of all three, and I really liked the the relish one (surprising because I usually HATE relish) and the bacon one. However, at $1.33 per half of an egg, I thought it was a little pricey for what it is. * The Burger w/French Fries ($12) - Although I had asked for my pickle on the side, I noticed that there was one inside the burger as well as a slice on the side. I took a bite of it and instantly liked it because it was sweet and different from a regular pickle, so it turned out to be a good thing! However, I didn't realize there would be onions in the burger, which I immediately picked out of the melted cheese. As soon as I took my first bite, I knew this was a truly delicious burger! It really was as good as many people had said it would be, but - in my opinion - it wasn't better than Bocado's. I loved that the double patties were juicy and so flavorful, even without any fancy sauce in the burger. I also really enjoyed the bun, which was slightly toasted and buttery. Mmmm! I highly recommend the burger - AND *gasp* the pickle! The fries were good, but they weren't great because they were over-salted. Since I like to dip my fries in ranch sauce, I had asked our server if they had any. Although he told me they didn't have any ranch sauce (NOTE: All of their condiments, salad dressings, etc. are homemade in-house!), he did mention that they may have a buttermilk dressing that they use for salads. Sure enough, he brought me some buttermilk sauce, which looked just like ranch, and it ended up tasting super yummy and awesome with my fries! My friend tried some of it and agreed that it was great! I was very, very happy... =) Overall, Holeman & Finch gets 4.5 stars for their wonderful service and great burger! Every employee that we had spoken to, from the hostess at the front to our own server, was super friendly and seemed to be genuinely happy to be there, which I really appreciated. Our server was attentive and checked with us several times to make sure we were happy with our food. I also thought the unisex bathrooms with the heavy, wooden sliding doors were pretty cool-looking and clean. I would definitely return and highly recommend anyone who is interested in trying the (not-so-) "limited" burgers on Sunday for brunch when everyone who wants one will get one! =D [Review 152 of 366]
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Rachel S.
The best carbonara! Everything was delicious but don't expect to take home leftovers.. Still amazing though!
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Justin M.
I've consistently given H&F the best reviews and thousands upon thousands of dollars of business since they've first opened in my neighborhood. As a local bar of great quality, I fell in love with this place and its people. The staff have recently turned over...that's ok, it's the industry, but, tonight, the [very] new manager made it clear that she doesn't care about the loyal neighborhood patrons who supported this establishment from day one or H&F's tradition of quality service. Tonight, seven local and previously very loyal patrons walked out of this bar for what may be the last time. We loved you, but you've lost your soul and the new manager is the wrong leadership for the tradition of excellence in service that has made you so successful. We (and the many others who have recently shared their comments) hope you (re)find your way.
(1)
Mayet C.
First time in Atanta, this place was recommended by an Atlanta chef. We came in last minute, 10:30 p.m., six people and was seated right away. The restaurant is beautiful and trendy. There was a good vibe. Loved the food. Some of our favorites: deviled eggs, pickled shrimp, pimento cheese, hot chicken (very hot!), carbonara, butter beans, foie gras and duck egg, grouper cheeks. We ordered many more items but those were the stand outs. The service was good too. Quite inexpensive. We had a terrific time. It was definitely the perfect end to our Atlanta trip.
(4)
Wells R.
Okay, I have wanted to try this place at least three years. I live in outer perimeter, it just hasn't worked out. Today, I finally brought my adult and teen daughters and hubby here! It's very very small on Inside. But I will tell you, I felt my food was worth the hype. The bacon Carmel corn, is crazy good. Like I wanted, a mixing bowl size! Five burgers, ordered. The house made ketchup and mayo! Crazy good. The burger itself, good quality beef, not over cooked, toasted house made bun, house made bread and butter pickles. Really really good, and a little on the messy side. At first, you wonder is this enough? Yes! That little burger is bigger than you think, and if you take to to savor the favors yummmmm! We left feeling, the trip was worth it and with happy bellies! Loved Jazz our server, fantastic service from everyone from bar to tableside!
(5)
David H.
Had a Sunday burger date with the woman. We were told there was an hour wait and almost left. I thought to myself why wait an hour for a burger? How could a simple burger be worth losing an hour of my time. We joked that the burger was probably so good because by the time you get it you're starving from the wait. After about 20 minutes of waiting we were able to get a table. We quickly ordered deviled eggs as a starter, a root beer float, 2 burgers and a Bloody Mary. Everything on the menu was a bit pricey but definitely worth trying at least once. You get three different deviled eggs each with its own unique spice and flavor. The pecan sorbet float was very smooth and not too sweet. And the Bloody Mary was incredible! It wasn't too salty and wasn't just Bloody Mary mix. Our burgers came out about 15 min after we initially ordered and so we put the burger to the test. HOLY GOD it was so damn juicy. Some how this place has perfected the perfect burger. There was a layer of grills onions in between the two patties and the cheese melted on it some magical way. I could not believe this sorcery. And to add their ketchup and mustard to the equation I was in burger heaven. Normally when I eat my burgers I require a side of sauce some bacon and all sorts of toppings. This burger didn't need any of that. This is a definite must try if you ever get the chance! I would have gladly waited an hour to indulge in this meaty goodness.
(5)
Henry G.
Food was delicious. Small portions unfortunately, and while I understand the gimmick of having only 24 burgers, it was annoying that only one person in our party could get one. Sat at the bar and had to fight to order. But worth it in the end.
(4)
Alexandra H.
For the best cocktails, always ask the waiter/waitress and they can bring you cocktails off the main menu! Ask for El DJ!! He is the best!!
(5)
Chataun D.
Went on a Saturday evening thinking I was gonna get that emfamous burger. Nope! They only make those after 10pm weekdays and on Sundays for brunch. Despite my disappointment, the food was fantabulous...the pork belly sandwich, shrimp roll, collard greens, catfish and grits, deviled eggs, and wagyu flatiron steak were impeccably seasoned...delicioso!!! It's a tiny spot tho. Not alot of seats. Well worth the trip. Two thumbs up!!!
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Ivan S.
It had been a while since I'd been to Holeman & Finch. It's not because I hate the place, not at all. I just hadn't been back because 1) it's in Buckhead 2) I'm old and don't go out very often 3) I've become forgetful in my old age 4) when I go out, my old bones wants a full sitdown meal, not bar noshing and finally 5) I've become forgetful in my old age. But after the Yelp party at Fado, my friend Cindy (a resident Buckheadite) dragged me back to Holeman & Finch. I'm glad she did. I know I'm tougher on H&F than other places. It's probably because of the accolades and the hype and the fact that it's in Buckhead and I hate Buckhead. I also recognize how unfair it is that I hold H&F to a higher standard than others despite using the same 5 star scale. That accounts for my previous 4 star review (and the fact that the menu at the time was suited for a full meal, in my opinion.) But in my time away, the menu had been expanded considerably. Also, I knew enough not to arrive starving. The four plates we ordered between the two of us (the braised veal tongue, the veal sweetbreads, the confit pork belly and grits, and, yes, the burger and fries) was enough to sate the two of us. The tasty plates along with th expanded menu helped me decide to bump up my rating of H&F another star. Alas, this wouldn't be Yelp if I didn't have something to complain about. Mainly, my only complaint was that, with the new menu, the Southern Cola was no more. Boo! Though I enjoyed my Sacred Oath cocktail, the Southern Cola was Daisy Duke, skillet fried chicken, and the '95 Atlanta Braves rolled up into a single awesome drink. I lament its passing.
(5)
Michael L.
Finally made it out here. We tried coming here for their Sunday brunch several weeks ago, and decided that a 1.75 hour wait just wasn't worth it- we were on a time crunch as well. But today, there was no time crunch. We were told there would be a 45 minute wait...and we did wait...for about an hour- super hungry, so expectations were high, especially for their burger. Wifey got the fried oyster sandwich with onion rings. Was the burger worth the wait? Mmm...yep. The flavors of the simple ingredients (pickles, red onions, cheese, meat patty, and toasted buttered bun) indeed melded together to make a truly great-tasting burger. I was doing my best to savor the burger, so I intermittently kept picking at the chicken liver pate we also ordered, which was quite good as well. Great burger (4.5). I realize that I'm "late to the game" regarding having their burger, and have heard/read that it has seen better days years back. But it is what it is. A great burger. I wasn't necessarily feeling so great afterwards (food coma), but I'd come back...maybe in a few months. Pimento cheese appetizer wasn't bad either. All in all, a definite 4+ star experience.
(4)
Paul C.
Meh. That burger is nothing to write home about. Certainly wasn't worth all the fuss and bother. ANd you WILL have it the way the chef wants you to have it. Who do you think you are?
(2)
Joyce L.
3.5 stars i was really looking forward to trying h&f and i wasn't disappointed. i'm not saying there weren't any downfalls, but my overall experience was positive :) i didn't get to try the burger, which might influence my rating a bit, but .. i wasn't going to wait three hours to try a burger.. -___- my boyfriend and i wanted to try the dishes that we were most curious about so this is what we ordered: 1. charred bok choy - i LOVE bok choy, but this was kindof eh? i initially ordered it because i wanted to get my greens in, but the dish was really oily and pretty salty. i wouldn't order it again if i went :/ 2. pork buns - this was the best small plate that we ordered... but then again, how can you go wrong with pork in bread haha. regardless, it was delicious. 3. deviled eggs three ways - these were amazing. i love deviled eggs so i try to order them wherever i go. these were definitely better than the deviled eggs i tried at JCT kitchen and bar, but the serving size was much smaller at H&F. sad :( 4. raw oysters - haha we ordered these because the couple next to us ordered them and made them look flipping delicious ahhaha and they were good :) my boyfriend, who claimed he didn't like the texture of oysters, said it was better than all the other places he had gone to. they were fresh and cleaned well, which is always a plus 5. pork skin noodles - i wanted a soup because it was so cold out, so we ordered this, but this was once again just eh. haha i mean.. it seemed weird to even have a ramen-type of noodle at a gastropub, but... it was worth a shot. haha 6. farm egg and pacetta carbonara - soooooo delicious. it was amazinggg. it was not too cheesy even though it may look like it in photos. i absolutely LOVED this dish. 7. fried apple pie - amazing and a perfect way to end the night. :) overall, the drinks and the food are pretty good (just as long as you know which dishes to order). the only big con: the space is small.. there is absolutely no way the tables could handle all the dishes we ordered, but service is great and the food comes out pretty fast. i enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back and trying other dishes (i've got my eye on the oh-so-famous bacon caramel popcorn!)
(3)
Michael S.
Holman & Finch is quite the experience. I have not been to a restaurant similar to this in Atlanta. Their menu choices are very interesting with options ranging from incredible hamburgers and sandwiches to cow brains and testicles. The cocktails here are one of a kind. Each drink is hand crafted with a single ice cube carved out of an ice block to top it off. It's quite the production that will set you back about $13 a drink. Personally I recommend their famous hamburgers but you better get there early to reserve it. They only serve them at 10 pm and they generally only make 24. One they are out there's no more. I only rate them at 3 stars because of a situation we had with them grossly overcharging us for shared appetizers. We had a group of 7 and ordered 5 different appetizers to share. When we got the check they charged each person for all 5 appetizers. Ouch!
(3)
Adam S.
Great food, I've always enjoyed it. However, the young front of house staff and the bar staff need to be seriously better trained in customer service. Don't expect anything other than piss-poor attitudes and a "you should feel lucky to be here" sentiment from the staff. Despite that remarkable, burger, remarkably poor hospitality skills will quickly lead to a very expensive yet dissatisfying evening. Staff is too young and too poorly trained.
(2)
Lauren G.
I went with a friend to H&F recently, both for the first time. Service & food were both fantastic. We got the pretzel & butter rolls as appetizers, and they were delicious. She got the burger (very good) and I got the carbonara, a favorite that I usually get when it's on a menu. It was AMAZING - the egg in the middle added some lusciousness (is that a word?) to the dish, and it was one of the best carbonaras I've ever had. Not too salty, perfectly cooked pasta, decadent flavor, and just the right portion size. Absolutely going back, and soon. I just hope that I'll be able to get other items on the menu - the carbonara is already calling my name again...
(5)
Mike B.
Definitely a Top 5 Burger spot in the city of Atlanta. Tad bit overhyped, but all in all a good burger experience.
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Pam K.
Ohhh what a wonderful, and delightful burger. I have followed the Food Network mantra of the best burger I have ever eaten. I will travel near and far in search of a good burger and I have to say this is at the top of my list. I have not tried to go on a week night as I would be completely disappointed if I could not get my hands on this scrumptious morsel ( they only serve 25 a night). I venture to Holeman's on a Sunday where the focus is the burger. Yes I wait fro about 1hr as they do not take reservations... I think I may have to go this Sunday as my taste buds are screaming for it... Must satisfy the need!
(5)
Bob S.
Everytime I go there i have a wonderful experience, I know i have to wait!!! It is well worth it. The Burger is the Bomb.... But love the Hot Dog, the homemade sausages. Everything I have had here is great....
(5)
Christy M.
Finally! I feel like I've experienced an Atlanta foodie rite of passage. Y'all, I had The Burger. I knew about The Burger long ago. In fact, this was actually not my first attempt to nab one. About a year and a half ago, I tried to go with a group of friends; there were maybe 10 of us. If you are thinking of visiting, let me give you the heads up now: it is NOT built for large groups. There is some seating for large parties, but there's not much seating at all, period. So don't think you're getting one of those precious burgers at 10 p.m. if you show up with 10 people at 9. Not. Gonna. Happen. My second attempt was more recent, just this past December, and only with two other people. "Surely," I thought, "surely this will be my moment." Nope. At 8:45 p.m., the table wait was about an hour and half, and the burgers were already sold out. Once again, I left in a cloud of hunger and disappointment. But this past Sunday, I finally got smart. Why try for one of the elusive 10 p.m. burgers at all? I mean, honestly, do I need to be eating a huge pile of meat, cheese, and fried potatoes at 10 p.m. anyway? No, I do not. So why not hit up H&F on a Sunday morning for brunch, when burgers literally flow as if they were manna from Heaven? And that, folks, is how I now find myself amongst the local blessed/cursed. Blessed, because I have experienced what is likely to be the most delicious burger I will ever eat. Two rounds of juicy, oh-so-tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned beef, topped with the melted cheese. Sandwiched between them, wisps of red onion so thin they are like angels' wings. Four thick, crunchy slices of bread & butter pickles that bring the perfect amount of sweetness. And all this, nestled in a buttery, grilled bun that is at once both perfectly fluffy and yet substantial enough to hold it all together. The house-made ketchup and mustard on the side were amazing, but absolutely unnecessary. The Burger sings, y'all. And the fries? They do The Burger justice. Which is saying something. And why am I cursed? Because I can't stop thinking about it. And you won't be able to, either.
(5)
Leah V.
I have been here probably 3 times. I usually go on a date. The drinks are stellar and the food is always incredibly tasty (although, the portions kind of suck ass considering the price...I'm a small girl, and if I'm not full by the end of a meal - something is terribly wrong). However, the rudeness I experienced at my last visit will keep me from returning ever again. Newsflash, guys, you're not the only joint in Atlanta with fancy drinks and such. So what if you have a coveted hamburger? Until you get rid of that chick at the hostess stand who thinks it's cool to smack gum in front of customers and present herself like she just rolled out of bed, I'm steering clear, and I'm telling anyone who will listen how H&F prefers to be "too cool" rather than provide customer service to guests. Seriously, I felt like Mary being told there was no more room at the Inn. Fail. Short story short: H&F wouldn't find the space for us, so we went to Abattoir, had a fabulous meal, and were seated immediately because the folks who run that place aren't dumb enough to try to fit a restaurant inside something meant to be a barber shop.
(2)
Jason Z.
Burger is as advertised. Great beef, bun and toppings. Pickles are house made as are the condiments. Definitely worth the trip and you can't go wrong with a $12 meal in Buckhead.
(5)
Amy C.
Some people come here for something OTHER than the H & F burgers but I dont know those people. I came here for Sunday brunch JUST to try their H & F burgers because I dont care what it is, I am not waiting 2 hours in line for their limited 20 burgers at 10pm any night. The trick to even Sunday brunch is while they sell unlimited H & F burgers, it would be smart to arrive 30-45 minutes before the doors open because there is a line. Once you get seated, you order their burgers and fries. They have a cinnamon bun that is big, warm, and gooey enough to warm your insides but the star is the H & F burger. The H & F burger is complex yet simple. It's the classy of all classy. It's a two patty burger with cheese melted placed between two buttered H & F buns and pickles to top it off. Now, the juice from their patty mixed with the crunchy & freshness of the pickles is THE PERFECT combo. *really I dare you to tell me something that is MORE perfect than that* The fries which may not have a leading role certainly plays a key role in making this meal perfect. They are perfectly fried and seasoned with just the right amount of crunchy when you bite into but hasn't been fried SO many times that you are just eating oil and whatever seasoning they use, I like because it enhances the taste of the potato without making it taste like a salty sea in your mouth The only thing that didnt make this experience quite 5 star is the service. If you read my reviews, you know it's all about service for me. Since H & F brunch is soo busy, it's kind of like herding sheep (you eat, you leave, next table comes and sits down before you even have time to exit)
(4)
Amy D.
Food critics and chefs alike have been proclaiming that Holeman and Finch serves one of the best burgers in the country. This sounds like perfection, but wait!! They only serve 24 a night, and they usually sell out in a matter of minutes. So if you are like me and are travelling from Canada and you cant leave Atlanta until you have had one of their burgers, go on Sunday for brunch when they serve an unlimited amount. We showed up on Sunday morning 30 minutes before they opened their doors, and were shocked that there wasn't even a line up. People didn't start to show up until about 15 min prior to opening. We wanted to try the burger but debated it because i like to have breakfast items in the morning, and i didn't know if i would like a burger that early. However our waiter quite aggressively told us that we had to get the burger. They are closed on Mondays, which is why i think they serve an unlimited amount of burgers and why the servers push them so hard. Interestingly enough the dining room was full and not one table did not have a burger at it. After the burger came and we sunk our teeth into it we were glad that in fact we ordered it. This burger was great on its own, it was served up in a very minimalist fashion. It had no mustard or ketchup on it, it was only served with cheese, pickled onion and pickles and shallots. Amazingly enough the burger was 8 oz, being grass fed, it doesn't fill you up as much as corn fed beef, which we learned from our server. As amazing as the burger was, our service really brought the meal down. The burger was served with fries and two little jars of ketchup and mustard. Our server than went on to tell us that it was served this way with the purpose for the diner to dip their fries in the condiments. DUH!! I don't know maybe dipping fries in condiments isn't big in the U.S., but we have been doing that in Canada forever. Overall, we really enjoyed the burger but we could have done without the commentary from our annoying waiter. I also think that they are loosing their sparkle a bit, their exposure isn't so high anymore and it is probably a lot easier to get a burger through the week.
(4)
Bud W.
Best Burger in the city!!! Excellent craft bar program. I enjoyed the all around dinning experience. I will defiantly be back when I visit Atlanta.
(5)
Zella A.
This place has a ridiculous amount of reviews so I won't expand too much on it. Negative first, definitely not a fan of their onion rings. When I think onion rings, I think deep fried and crunchy, but not here. They weren't crispy at all and way too chewy. But that's truly the only negative. I love how the chefs here a constantly trying new twists on classic favorites. In true Gastronomy style, Holeman and Finch pushes the envelope in food and drink and almost rivals the great gastros in Chicago. We started out with a classic charcuterie platter with the country pate', lonzino, and duck ham. All delightfully fresh. I had the oyster po boy as an entree and the oysters were perfectly fried and went well with the remoulade sauce. But even more impressive is their bar and the great mixologists behind the bar. I had "a horse with no name" which made perfect sense since every sip introduced a new flavor to me. I didn't get to try their famous burger, but I will definitely be back to try it!
(5)
Alan T.
Simply perfection. The drinks, burgers and vibe are stellar. One would even say, the best burger in Atlanta... Short pause, end review.
(4)
D K.
A review Haiku: Sunday Brunch, crowded Arrived early hour wait First-come, first-serve bar Friendly staff, jam packed Got the burger, A-MA-ZING Lives up to the hype.
(4)
Derek C.
The first time I went to H&F, I went solely for the food on the menu even though all I heard about was the burger. Even though I bypassed the legendary burger, I was very impressed by their other offerings. My party and I shared close to 12 different plates and loved all of them (except I couldn't quite eat the heart because of the texture, not the taste). Recently I decided to suck it up and stake out for the burger. We went on a Monday night and there was still a 2 hour wait for a table for four, so we went to the bar. We ordered some drinks, I personally tried a few new beers that were outstanding. We finally found a seat about 45 minutes later and then we heard the megaphone shout it's burger time. We had a clear view into the kitchen from our seat so we got to watch them cook the burgers. Once we received ours, I devoured mine quickly. The burger itself wasn't as good as I had hoped, maybe because they cooked it well done, but it was worth the experience. Still a great place to try for the menu food, drinks, and the burger.
(4)
Rhett D.
There is definitely an awesome vibe going on at this place. The food is always on point and the beer selection is quite vast. I highly recommend the Sapelo Island clams, the steak tartare, and of course the Holeman and Finch burger. It should be noted that no matter what time of the day you go, there is likely to be a wait, so be prepared.
(4)
Cece U.
I'm just going to agree with half of the other reviews. Holeman & Finch serves the best burger I have ever had. I just wish the date I went on here wasn't the worst. I guess the burger and the date cancel each other out. Also, the fries were really good too. The service was excellent and parking was easy. The atmosphere was fun and trendy. I will definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu which I've heard great things about as well. I am just thankful that I am one of the fortunate in this world who've got to indulge in that burger :)
(5)
Emily G.
Alright H&F, you got me. You got me good. I still can't believe I spent over 4 hours at this place and wasn't bored or annoyed at any point in time. We got there at 7 but didn't get seated until 9pm. However, the bar area was busy with people, drinks and appetizers, so it kept me happily busy until our table was ready. Consider H&F like a multi-course tapas-meal. You got your first course (their signature-holy-cow-they're-super-strong! drinks), the bread and cheese course, the side salad course, the main pasta course, and the dessert (the famous burger). By the time you get to the last course, you just realized that you just spent 4 hours at a restaurant, ordered waaay too many dishes and drank you ass off. Damn you H&F. You got me good. The best dishes there were the pancetta carbonara and the burger. The farm salad was pretty lame (4 pieces of lettuce with a thin cut of dry salami doesn't really scream SALAD to me), and the pimento cheese was great, but I like the Costco brand I buy a bit more (its spicier and chunkier). But the pasta.... well, how can you NOT like home made-cut fresh pasta, garlicky sauce and the egg right on top, perfect and ready to be mixed it with all the delicious cheese and pancetta. I could have eaten a tub-full of that plate. Then the burger. I have to admit, we didn't come here for the burger cause we thought they weren't served on Saturdays.. but the second we got seated at 9pm, the waiter asked us if we wanted to order it, and so we did. By 9:05pm, they had sold out. Score. I won't lie, I think that if you came here FOR the burger, actually waited 4 hours for the burger and had built soo much anticipation for it, you might not enjoy it as much as I did. For me, it was a nice surprise on top of all the great food I had already tried, and that made me enjoy it much much more. Like the server said, don't put anything on it, just eat it as is. The burger, unlike anything on the menu, is a giant meal. It is juicy, sweet, tender, and all the things you imagine an awesome burger to be. I licked my fingers more times than I could count, and was sad that the pieces of pickles (im not even a big fan of pickles!) were so small, cause I fell in love with them as soon as I put them in my mouth. I know, i'm starting to sound like a softcore-porn novel writer... but I can't be more accurate. It made me happy. Good job on food, service and atmosphere. You're too expensive for me to come here very often, but if it were free, I'd eat it anytime.
(5)
Anand S.
BEST. BURGER. EVER! And well worth the hoops... What the Holeman & Finch 'experience' delivers in quirkiness and eccentricity, the H&F burger completely lacks. And that's the best part. The H&F burger is a no-frills burger (Flip?) that simply has two 4oz-burger-patties sandwiched by Kraft singles on housemade bread. The marriage of flavors was simply a perfect harmony - nobody would try to describe the feeling of nirvana and, as such, I won't describe my euphoria when I experienced Holeman & Finch's famous burger. There are, however, many ways for a Holeman & Finch experience to go awry. With the thought that you're going to eat an amazing burger, there are many hoops to jump through (H&F only releases 24 burgers per night except for Sundays) that are well worth it. My date and I arrived around 8:15pm on a Thursday night and had no trouble reserving two. We walked in, walked to the lounge/bar to the right, and accosted the first server we saw. Let them know you want a burger, present a credit card, and you're good to go! The last burger was reserved around 8:35, but this of course varies everyday. Oh, and do not (DO NOT) come with more than 2-3 people. The next 1.5 hours are yours. The lounge is quite small creating a sense of communal space. Most people around 8-10pm are biding their time waiting for the burgers. It's wonderful since money and status seem to bear no currency here; everyone wanting a burger must pay with time. I've heard great things about the hand-crafted cocktails and small plates, but my date and I simply ordered beers and watched Rules of Engagement on my iPad (which seemed normal, haha). $12 - This buys you what Alton Brown calls the best burger in America and what Anne Burrell calls the best thing she ever ate. This is an unforgettable burger and an unforgettable experience. Chef Linton Hopkins created, as far as I'm concerned, the gold standard for the burger.
(5)
Andrew S.
What more could you ask? Great food, sweet dojo, and spirited staff who give a shit? The bar makes this place. The good souls behind the slab know their shit. Shoot them a uncommon cocktail and they usually get it right and enjoy the challenge. Give them a recipe and they will place the name of the drink, make it right the first time, and not rub it in your face. The sneering i-mix-Boulevardiers-on-my-fixie-while-riding-Âbackwards-through-Inman-Park hipsters are nowhere in sight. Neither are the churlish well-slingers from Downtown. Don't just snipe the menu. Nab that burger, bro, but hit up some deviled eggs or some veal brains. Fried veal brains? Scrape some of that succulent grey matter on your toast champ, because you ain't gettin' that up the street. Satisfied from feasting on the sweet buttery grass-fed dreams of young calves? Mash some marrow, twizzle some tripe, and scarf some sweetbreads before marching on to Rome, my barbarian savage. You eat what you kill and you killed everything on that parts menu. You seek audience in the culinary court and Holeman and Finch has crowned you King of the North; at least until you pick up the check. Remember, winter is coming when you walk out that door. Now sip that Right and Chocchi-something martini, caress a pork-belly something plate, slobber on a burger if you can, and feast on the spoils of your birthright.... just like your daddy Ned Stark taught ya.
(5)
Ken N.
First off. I want to give some clarity for folks interested in getting a burger here. My friend found recommendations that this restaurant has the best burger in Atlanta. Possibly the best burger in the United States. A pretty big statement to live up to. Based on some of the reviews, it seems the weekday dinner hours has a ridiculous wait times for seating. Trying to avoid this. Our party arrived promptly at opening time. 5p.m. To our surprise. There was only one other group there. The other folks waiting for the doors to open, were also there to experience the famous burgers. When we sat down, we went over the menu. Surprisingly, no burgers. When we inquired about this. It seems the burgers are in prep. And they are not available until about 10p.m. or so. Our plans were dashed. As we discussed with our waiter. The strategy may be to come at around 7p.m. or so, then snack and wait. 3-4 hours then have your burger at 10p.m. The other strategy is come in late. People who have been sitting and snacking for several hours sometimes don't want their burger. So you can come in and swoop in and nab their burger. I have to say, this seems to be a bit ridiculous practice. I subtract one star for this. I guess they blow a bullhorn at 10p.m. and people cheer when the burger horn is blown. I don't know. Maybe this experience is what makes the burger so good? I unfortunately, still don't know the answer. Despite being highly disappointed. We went with it. Realize the regular menu is unique. The wild river catfish is good. As is the pork rillettes. I walked away though with the Lamb Belly and Glazed sweetbreads as my favorite. Unfortunately for our vacation, there was not time for us to experience their famous burgers. I've bookmarked this place as a place I must revisit. If only to experience what must be the most elusive burger in America.
(4)
Daniel B.
OK, this place has exceeded my expectations. I can still taste the burger in my mouth as I am writing this review. Holeman & Finch gets a lot of hype, especially here on Yelp, and this is one of those rare instances where the restaurant lives up to it, IMO. I came here last night for a "Cobb Happy Hour" UYE with six fellow Yelpers. We showed up around 9:15, put our orders in maybe 15-20 minutes later, and all seven of us were able to get burgers. I've heard from a couple other Yelpers that the food, especially the burgers, are not as good as they used to be. Well, this was my first time trying these things and I can't imagine them being any tastier. As 10 o'clock rolls around, one of the servers gets on a mega phone and announces to the entire restaurant that "IT'S BURGER TIME!" These double patty cheeseburgers are pretty close to perfection, from the buns to the cheese to the meat. I know I savored every bite of mine. The burgers are served with a side of fries along with spicy mustard and their own homemade ketchup. In the end, this may very well be the best burger I've ever eaten. Holeman & Finch also has a nice, eclectic selection of animal parts for you to nibble on while you wait for your burgers to be served. Everything from sweetbread (thymus glands), head cheese (meat jelly), pig ears, lamb tongues, and veal fries (testicles). Yum. Jang C. and I split an order of the veal brains. They were served in a small metal skillet with small slices of toast. This was my second time trying brains (the other time was pig brains at a hot pot dinner in Chongqing, China - terrible) and these were actually pretty good. The outside was seasoned and lightly fried. The texture of the brains themselves were mushy, to be expected, and the flavor reminded me of fish and livers combined. I also tried a bit of their sheep cheese and it tasted a bit wonky, maybe not for everyone. I would like to come back to H&F another time just to try their parts menu. Service was great all-around (bartender, server, and even valet). The restaurant itself can be easy to miss from the road. Luckily there's a stoplight right at the entrance. You'll pull underneath what looks like an apartment/condo complex with shops and restaurants at the bottom (Restaurant Eugene and Starfish among them). Valet parking is available or you can self-park for free on the 2nd level of the deck. Very cool interior inside. The unisex bathrooms have sliding doors. Space inside the restaurant is actually kind of small and seating is very much communal as is the menu (plates are best shared). They do not take reservations. Just walk inside and find a seat. If you are coming with a group, it's best that you all seat at the same time. Five stars.
(5)
bob k.
Lets just begin with the burger, yes it is very good. however, the fact you can get it at braves games now it is no longer a big deal to wait for burger time. it also helps when you are drunk at night to eat it. i still dont think its as good as JG Melon or Rare in NYC, but its good. The place itself is great and love to drink here. What is ironic is that they didnt want to be known as a burger joint so they didnt put it on the regular menu, but if you watch anytime they are tv, its always about the burger. its sort of a shame because its a good place to hang and drink in atlanta.
(4)
Amy H.
This place has a very pretentious feel to it, but it's my absolute favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I've never had anything on the menu I didn't like! My only complaint is that you can expect to wait at least 45 minutes for a table if you get there after 8pm, but it's got GREAT cocktails and small plates... so the wait is worth it. Definitely try the caramel bacon popcorn and the squash gratin for small plates, then the carbonara for an entree. Of course, if you're lucky enough to get on the list for a burger, you HAVE to try that! All in all, H+F is my go-to when I have out-of-town visitors who are looking for a nice, relaxing bite to eat when they arrive in Atlanta. They always love it, and I'm always happy to take them. :)
(5)
Chris S.
Very original/unique menu, if you're into veal brains and tripe pudding, but each menu has a date stamp, indicating a dynamic offering, which was nice to see. I went there after seeing this place on a documentary about the nations's 10-best sandwiches. This place was nominated for their famous 10pm burgers, limited to 24 per night. I was waaay early passing through town, but figured I'd at least have dinner and if the vibe justified, stay for a few drinks and maybe catch the 10pm before i took off. As early as i was, it was too late. the place is super tiny (bar area was maybe 15x15? and the dining area was like a hallway). The seating area at the L-shaped bar is pretty cool and especially accommodating for groups, as it has sections that extend slightly away from the bar, as if a few high-tops were pushed up against it, so 3 people can easily sit together and have the bar as the 4th seat. Very cool, but if there's not a spot for you, good luck. They have 2 other tiny tables or you're stuck eating your meal at the drink rail with about 6 inches between your face and the wall. I decided to tuck in my skirt and have dinner with the wall. Server was unapologetic about the strange menu and lacked any real recommendations, which quickly killed the excitement I had for eating at a place that could make a burger worth placing within the top 10 sandwiches in america. (He later redeemed himself when his name on the check said: "D Vader"... that alone was worth 20%). I ordered some of the bacon and caramel popcorn (how could you lose with that) and the tri-tip. Popcorn was ok. Never thought I'd say this, but the flavor of the bacon was a little heavy, haha. Trust me, i love bacon... maybe just too unexpected for my pallet to experience it with popcorn. Tri-tip was about 6 bites. $15 price tag on the menu should have clued me in on that, but nonetheless, my belly was sad. Must admit the taste was wonderful, though. I ordered a mixed drink with just a splash of mix, but it still showed up watered down and i knew my tab would spiral out of control without much to show for it if i stuck around much longer, so I decided to skate. In summary... it's a cool place if you get there early enough. Not ideal for a road warrior, but I could see doing some pre-game with a couple pals. Nice spot for a date, if she can stomach reading the menu. If you're mindful of the portions, then you should be okay. I probably wouldn't go again, but I'm a little dismayed i didn't try the enticing cheese options on the menu.
(2)
Tom C.
Last time I came here I was disappointed. It failed to live up to it's hype. I came back again because of their "famous burger". I researched the burger and saw that Food Network named it the best burger in America. The meat is made up of only chuck and brisket and that the meat is put through the meat grinder twice. The bun is French. The ketchup and mustard are made from scratch and yada yada. I read the reviews about it on Yelp the good and the bad. My friends and I came at 9pm and we didn't get our burgers till 10:30pm...yea pretty late. So finally the famous burger is placed in front of me and I take a bite.... Yea...I can definitely see the bad points of the burger from Yelp. I tasted splotches/pockets of salt in the burger that were inconsistent with the whole patty and it was a bit greasy BUT despite what was mentioned it was a pretty good burger.The meat and the bun were soft and I loved the sweet pickles that were added to the burger. I took the servers recommendation and ate it with out the mustard and ketchup to get the full flavor. The fries were good too. Oh yea...the burger is $10....nice-suh! The service was a lot better than last time. My server kept up with my water. He folded our napkins when we got up and left the table. We got fine dining-like service. He did a great job recommending certain food items or pairing drinks. Verdict...the burger was good. It's up there in the top burgers I tasted thus far. Would I come back for it?...yes but I probably go Sunday brunch to get it instead of waiting so long for it.
(4)
Laura W.
This place is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. It's a great spot for a date night, as long as you and your date are both adventurous eaters. The menu changes regularly which keeps things interesting. I love eating at the bar when there's room because it's a lot of fun to watch the bartenders craft their speciality cocktails.
(5)
Autumn B.
Holeman & Finch had great service and a tasty burger. Portion sizes were smaller (we literally got about 10-12 fries each). The Burger, which they are most known for was good but I would not say award winning. They close early on Sunday and that is the only day they serve it at a decent time of day to eat a double cheeseburger nor do they provide call in orders on Sunday and the kitchen closes at 430pm. So if you are not up for eating a burger as a midnight snack or for breakfast some planning is involved to get there during that perfect window of time at the end of the week. The deviled eggs which is most talked about besides sandwich was three half eggs and we only liked one flavor. It's a cool place to try but others tell me the rest of the menu is otherwise disappointing.
LOVE this restaurant. Of course, the 10 o'clock burger is great. The double patties and fresh bread melts in your mouth.. homemade ketchup and mustard AND pickles? A favorite! ... on everything. Its the perfect version of a classic hamburger. P.S. They DO sell out before 10pm - get there early, especially if you'd actually like to sit down while you eat. The bar is my favorite seat in any restaurant.. This one is nice and intimate, but its also small and cramped. Don't expect to sit in the most comfortable place for this bar meal.. Also, expect to wait for a drink. Drinks here are perfectly crafted - I hardly recognize all the ingredients in each specialty cocktail, but somehow they always make something unique and tasty. Food - Tapas style food, great for sharing. Order a bunch of plates. A lot of their dishes are seasonal.. and even tastier than they sound. This is the place to try something new. Their jamon and cheeses are a specialty, but I highly recommend picking an item you've never had! Kitchen is open late - another plus. P.S. Bacon caramel popcorn = a must try.
(5)
M D.
Ugh, I don't get it. The food here is fine, but I think this may be the most overrated restaurant in the city. And so overpriced!! A real rip-off. Annoying service, too. When waitstaff describes every single dish I ask about as "AWESOME," it's a sign that she doesn't actually know anything about the food she's serving. Someday this trend of gussied-up, tricked-out, greasy southern food that costs an arm and a leg will be a thing of the past. Can't come a moment too soon.
(2)
Aaron W.
Went late on a Friday night. Had the pancetta, it was amazing. Great cocktail recommendation by our server. Will come back.
(4)
Keo S.
The hype is real. Amazing service and food. I wanted to keep eating, that's all I can say. Drinks were a little pricey and "foo foo", but the food was absolutely delicious. Love the pork belly sandwich and the seasonal corn. I can't wait to come back and try the burger. One of the best placest to eat in Atlanta and casual enough to be feel comfortable for all groups. :)
(5)
Kyle S.
Decor and service was very good. I didn't like he food that much but it is well prepared. I had the pork and the fried oysters. Both were ok. My friends got the steamed clams (and extra bread to soak up the juice) and it was great.
(3)
Catherine L.
I went to H&F after reading Yelp reviews. Was more planning on experiencing what people seemed to qualify as a great mixing place (as in mixed drinks). But turns out the 4 starts are for the ambiance and the food, more than for the drinks. The drink list was actually quite limited, and the one I got, with peach liqueur (I think) and cracked pepper on top was not bad. Maybe not $11 good though. The food on the other hand was nothing short of amazing! I got the pork sandwich and the pear salad. Both were outstanding. Pork melts in your mouth and offers such a delicate contrast to the sweet toasted bun and creaminess of the coleslaw. More please! The pear salad was served warm and savory, and was a total novelty for my taste buds. My only regret: not ordering the peach salad too. Be prepared to wait though. I was on my own and still was given an hour wait, or the bar, which was busy at the time. I waited about 20 minutes for a seat to open up. Totally worth it!
(4)
Jason S.
If there was ever a reason for you to visit Atlanta, GA., Holeman and Finch should be that one reason. This restaurant is worthy of a 3-Star rating in the Michelin Guide. The cuisine is truly exceptional and worth the special journey. The spirits are handcrafted from top quality liquor, the service is far beyond any restaurant at the same price point, and the food stands in a class by itself.
(5)
Colleen M.
the parts menu is amazing!!!!
(5)
Brian K.
Holeman & Finch is one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Food: This restaurant is a gastropub that offers a wide variety of very unique small plate food options. From rabbit liver, to pork belly, to veal brains.....they are truly innovators in the Atlanta restaurant scene. The menu is continually changing as well, so it's always a surprise each visit. They also offer an incredibly unique drink menu and have some of the most knowledgeable and well trained bartenders in the city. Service: The restaurant and bar areas are always packed, especially on weekends and Sunday brunch, so seating and service is normally slow. On a good day, expect to wait at least a half hour for a table - on a bad day, at least 2 hours. Go before 6PM on any day if you'd like to be seated immediately. Atmosphere: Holeman & Finch is cramped, but welcoming and lively. The patrons are always diverse, though the crowd tends to get younger as the night gets older. Dress is casual. Price: Not cheap, but well worth the price. Drinks are around $10 and Small plates range between $5 and $25. Other: This restaurant does not take reservations, so again, come early or expect to spend some time waiting. On many occasions, even the bar area reaches capacity, so you may have to wait outside. Also, they open at 5PM on weekdays, so it's not a viable lunch option.
(5)
Liz K.
My review of H&F has altered over the past couple years ever since it opened. It is now one of my favorite restaurants, and go to places. I take out of towners here (friends from LA) and they loooooved it. I love how the drinks are specially crafted by mixologists. If I want a drink especially made for me a certain way- they know how to do it. They will take a gin and tonic to another level. Anyway, the food is fab. Anything weird from parts to normal ol' piece of lettuce drizzeled with some kind of fancy smacy vinegrette. Pork buns? Omg heaven. I would eat 5 of those if they didn't cost $10/plate. Hehe. The burger? I've had it twice and I DO like it-- but I just can't eat something THAT heavy at 10 pm. It is one of those "must try" things I guess... I didn't care for the carbonara. Too rich and heavy also. The cheese was overbearing the flavor even after the egg was mixed in. Great vibe, and great energy throughout the place.
(4)
jane k.
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Great service, ambience, drinks..and of course the food. The wait can be pretty crazy at times..but when you do end up finally seated the food has always been on point. My husband and I always order the pasta carbonara and beef tartare..both so freaking good. We love the burger and also the hot dog is super good too. And of course all of HF bread is amazing!
(5)
Kevin C.
Thought the reviews of the burger might be hype, but decided to try H&F for myself. First, the deviled eggs are pretty good, but they're not the best I've ever had. I want to try the pimento cheese next time I'm there. The burger, on the other hand, was the best I've ever had...anywhere. The mix of brisket and chuck is fantastic, and the accompanying cheese, onions, pickles, buns and condiments make this burger a home run. I'm going to start cooking my burgers on my griddle rather than my grill, as the taste of this burger is no doubt driven by the fat content of the beef used. I would recommend this burger to anyone. We waited 30 minutes for the doors to open on brunch, and this thing is worth every minute. Going to do dinner here sometime and try the more daring dishes.
(5)
Jinny Y.
I finally got my 10 o'clock burger! YUM! I don't want to over hype, but at the same time I do. It was gooood. It was totally worth rushing after class to get there at 8:30pm and beg the waiter to reserve one for me AND my not present husband. *Tip for everyone, they only reserve burgers for people who are present in the flesh in the restaurant. Usually one person from your group has to give a credit card in order to reserve the burgers. While we waited we tried: Deviled eggs 3 ways. Very good, creamy, and flavorful. Chicken liver pate. Also really good, had some type of vinegar based jelly on top it was a good pair with the pate. The crostini type bread they served with the pate was good too A couple of cocktails. Also very good. A glass of red wine that was a mix of Syrah and something that started with an M.. (not Merlot). Anyhoo, the wine was big, bold, and perfect. Finally the 10 o'clock burger. It's two 4 oz patties that are seasoned (my opinion) and served with cheese, skinny strips of cooked onions, bread and butter pickle slices, a heavenly bun. There might have been fresh onion on there too, but I probably took that off. They served it with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup. It was really flavorful, not to greasy or soggy, and big enough that I couldn't eat the last two bites. =( Not to worry, the hubs finished it for me so no burger went to waste. Now that I've had the real 10 o'clock burger at night, I'll probably come back during Sunday brunch for the burger. But, I definitely want to come back and try other stuff on their menu. =)
(5)
Bran M.
This is my "fancy" neighborhood hangout (the un-fancy place would be Treehouse). First of all the drinks - containing many ingredients that I have never heard of before - are always spectacular. I used to try to dissect the ingredients on the menu, trying to figure out what I like, not daring to order drinks with ingredients that I know I don't like. Funny thing is, they can take those ingredients, and mix them up into something surprisingly palatable and refreshing. My second reason for the top rating is the food. People rave over the burgers, and yet I have never had one. There is so much more to the menu than burger! My two favorites are the carbonara with egg and the Crunchy Gentleman, which is basically a ham and cheese grilled sandwich, except the cheese is cooked on the OUTSIDE. I also have to give a shout-out to the deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and cheese plate (I like my cheese, in case you haven't noticed). Finally, H&F has chill atmosphere and cool vibe. I really don't eat at the tables - such a tiny area - but would rather sit at the bar or in the bar area. Gotta be quick (or early) to get a seat there, though. If you do get a good seat, you can stay for hours, good people watching here. As for price, my tab seems to get away from me way too easily, but that's just because everything - drinks and food - is just so darn good. UPDATE 8/4/12: Finally had one of the burgers. Whoa, just WHOA. Best. Burger. Ever!!!!
(5)
Xteethx B.
The burger lived up to expectation; probably because we had to wait for it. But it was really good and didn't need any ketchup or other condiments; the pickle was the perfect accoutrement. I also had the shrimp roll which was good but it's definitely the burger that was memorable. Bocado's was good too but their fries are not that good as H&F's. Coming at 9:00 p.m. on a Wed night was more than enough time for us to reserve the burger and we had great service at the bar and at the table.
(5)
Esther L.
Worth the 2 hour wait they told us it would be? The good news was that we snatched some seats at the bar and didn't have to wait that long. Everyone ordered the burger and fries and it was close to one of the best I had. It rivals Umami Burger, PlanCheck burger and Blue Dog burger in LA. The only bad thing is that we can only get it when we visit Atlanta.
(4)
John P.
OK, once again I'm wandering around Atlanta...blah, blah, blah:) Yet what can I add about Holeman & Finch? Excellent burgers, worth the trip - check. Great drinks worth taking your time on - check. Fun place, good energy level, friendly and nice crowd - check. Very friendly waitstaff - check. Pretentious bartenders - check. Seriously folks, were making drinks here (and they ARE excellent), yet Michelangelo you are not. I'll come again, I'll just ignore you:) P.S. The waitstaff are very friendly and accommodating!!!!
(4)
Bobby S.
I hate to hype the hype, but this is a solid 4.5 star experience for me, so I'll round it up to five. I think this place deserves 5 stars alone on cocktails. I drop in here a couple times a month, and each time I get sat with someone knowledgeable about the changes on the nightly cocktail list. I'll describe what mood I'm in tonight (I just got off work, looking to wind down, vs heck, two more hours of party fun), what flavors I want (bitter and peppery, maybe something summery sweet with peach), and will get a sophisticated cocktail that may include such ingredients as absinthe, sugar cubes, delicious premium whiskey, etc -- and that's not to stress the fact that I'm more of a beer guy and their beer list is fantastic. The cocktails here just make me want to order a cocktail. My girlfriend loves the Monday Memphis-style hot chicken much, that even though there might be a painful bowel movement in the bathroom in two hours, we get two orders regardless :-D Personally, my staples usually include a bread basket (with the awesome bacon infused sour dough), pimento cheese/crackers (who uses crackers! bacon bread + pimento cheese = teh awesome), and one or two small plates such as a fresh in house cured sausage, or perhaps some braised greens. They change the menu frequently, so this place is never a standby but always an adventure. I usually go here for drinks and a couple of bites, but I have had the chance to experience burgertime, weeknights at 10 on the dot (but you need your order in by 9, and even then, it helps to be a regular), and it is EVERY bit worth the notoriety this gets in several national publications. This burger is insane, and it's made by the house made bun, the fresh crispy house made pickles, the spot on seasoning on the patties, and the gooey Kraft American cheese that just can't be replaced in this experience. The crispy skin on spuds served with house made ketchup just put this experience "out of bounds", and Guy Fieri isn't my favorite Food Network star. Definitely the best burger experience in Atlanta, but just slightly edging out Bocado over not relying upon mayo give the burger a little extra juice. Ambiance is cute, slightly older hipster, would be great for a first date night after the actual date. I could imagine nodding along to Foster the People here while talking about losing a couple of percent off the top of my personal portfolio. A couple of things to note: parking isn't pleasant, and it's easy to pass this place up on Peachtree. If you've reached Verasano's, you've gone too far. It's pretty much across the street from the complex that has an Office Depot and a Willy's, just past Houston's. They're open late, and any Monday night from 8-11, you'll probably find me lounging around here.
(5)
Greg W.
best burger i have ever had
(5)
Frank H.
This place lived up to the hype. The cheeseburger was amazing. Top 10 burgers I've ever had. The only issue was the service. We were the 2nd set of people in but weren't served for almost 20 minutes. The deviled eggs were awesome as was the pimento cheese but the cinnamon roll was pretty bad. Overall worth the wait.
(4)
Olivia H.
Returned to Holeman & Finch and had one of the best meals there ever. Started with one of their extraordinary cocktails . The best thing on the menu for me was the burger. It was so good we ordered a second round of it for the table. Always recommend as it is the best of Atlanta.
(5)
Melissa B.
Most of the time I hear about Holeman and Finch it comes up in 'best burger' talk and since I'm not a burger person I guess I've just never made the trip here. But the good news is even if you aren't hunting out the elusive 10pm burger this place is still worth a try. The cocktail list (that is so elegantly laminated on a classy piece of corrugated cardboard) is a fun mix of flavors and liquors that all sound appealing to me. I do feel like the cocktails are a bit pricey...it's just a tiny glass of booze after all. But the 4 I tried (simmer down, I only actually finished 2...tried a sip of two others) were really quite tasty and unlike anything I'd had before which is always fun. The first drink took a while to come out, but I suppose I ordered the fancy shit? And it's not like it has to go far because this place is super tiny. The space is narrow and I see what people mean about it getting crowded...15 is a crowd in this place. Sampled a few of their small plates....fried oysters are yummy, tempura asparagus was great and whatever that spicy chicken thing was has a great kick to it, nice strong asian style spicy. Service was friendly and I think this is a good place for trying new cocktails. Or eating that silly burger I guess. Maybe I'll go back just to get one and not eat it...I'll just take a picture of it and post it here next to the 78 other ones (mine will be the best photo of course) and then take it in a to-go box and give it to a homeless man :-)
(3)
Jason K.
Oh my good lord their burger is one of, if not the best, I've ever had. However, their wait and seating system is horrible. Standing room only. First come first serve. And worse than that no reservations in dining room and no wait list in bar so you have to hover and vulture just to get a table. Damn good food, worth the wait, but they could be a lot more customer friendly. Woulda been 5 stars except for their antiquated seating system
(4)
Sha T.
Sexy lighting, Prosecco, and me. One of my friend had been raving about this place that had a specialty night for their burgers. He said they only serve a certain amount but, if you get it...it's sooo worth it. Sadly, I didn't get a burger. But what I did get pulled me in and made me want to come back for more. I initially tried one of the many fine brews they on hand. Next I got into the lighting and got a flute of delicious Prosecco. I know you're thinking, what did she eat? I had the black forest ham and guyere grilled cheese tapas. So cheesey, savory and nicely seasoned salty. It added the perfect background to accompany my bubbles. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Han L.
What can I say about Holman and Finch that hasn't been said already. It really is a cool place in town. The bartenders are awesome and funny. I love watching them prepare the drinks. I have to say, the drink selection is an interesting one. I also like the subtle incorporation of the decor. It makes the place feel personalized. I had fun deciphering their menu. It's interesting and esoteric ( maybe just to me bc I'm not too cultured). I ended up getting the schnitzeled lamb private parts. I don't know why. It was very tender and you would have never guess this was a lamb's privates. Even so, I still didn't like it, I'm uber sensitive to the taste of lamb. Everything lamb tastes gamey to me. I think (?)the person I came here with enjoyed it. Ok so Holman and Finch is also known for their burgers. Please don't shoot/lynch/strangle/smother me for saying this. The burger is good, but is it really the shite? I liked it a lot, but it must have been too hyped up for me bc I thought it was good, but not God's gift to the world. So, to recap others, there's a limited amt of burgers made, 20, I believe. They serve them at 10 and apparently there's already a que for them at as early as 9 pm. I came here at 9:30 and we were SAFE! We gots the burgers. The burgers are also available for brunch on Sundays. Their homemade catsup and mustard is interesting. The space is intimate. It's supposedly intentionally small to encourage conversation amongst strangers. Expect a long wait to be seated at booth or bar. Otherwise, happy standing. Yelp 365 #41/365
(4)
Meghan C.
Pretty cool spot! We went on a Friday night and were told that the wait was 2 hours so we decided to grab some drinks at the inside bar. The place was packed! After not even 30 minutes, the server found us and walked us to our table. Drinks were fantastic! They have a small paper menu but the bartender will make you anything! We ended up having 6 dishes since the portions are small. Only, we did not get to try the famous burger that everyone is talking about. Overall, great experience.
Being in Atlanta only for a few days, we had to try "The Burger" since it was featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate and so popular among ATL Yelpers. We arrived at 11:25am for Sunday Brunch. We were mentally prepared to wait based on other reviews. Came and was surprised to see a short line. Stood for 2 minutes when they started seating. Overall impression...eyy.. It's a good burger! Can't deny that! Good quality meat. Not much more to it. If we had to wait longer, I think we would left disappointed. Was also bummed that no alcohol was served until 12:30! WHAT?!? But it's Sunday Brunch! Bring on the mimosas and Bloody Mary! Total blasphemy if this was NOLA! So we just had coffee and freshly squeezed OJ! Hey! The juice was good! Overall: 2.5 to 3 stars in my book. Hey! I take these stars pretty seriously! Can't be too generous! Lol!
(3)
Keith B.
Very crowded but worth the wait. This place is a must visit for anyone coming to Atlanta. Make sure you wear something nice. People who frequent here tend to dress-up.
(5)
Matthew D.
One of my favorite spots in Atlanta. The 10 pm burger is famous, but remember for those not wanting to stay up late during the week they offer the burger at brunch. It is worth it, one of my top five burgers in the country. The place is very small and parking can be a little tough. So large groups are out, I wouldn't do anything larger than 4 and that almost seems to be pushing it. The bar is stocked with small batch spirits and the bartenders do a nice job (love their bloody mary). I know they don't describe the menu this way, but to me it feels like a mix of southern eclectic and french small plate. I have already mentioned the burger, which is worth going for just to try, but other dishes I would recommend include: blackened grouper cheeks, gratin of marrow (not for the faint of heart..or err bone), hand chopped steak tartare, crunchy gentleman& braised short rib. If you are looking for something different, this is place to experiment with your palate. To Recap: The Good: The food is unique and wonderful. I have never had a bad dish here and for the last time, the burger! I love the decor and vibe of the place. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The Bad: The place is tiny. More than 15 people there at it can feel cramped. There is never room in the bar...ever. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: Nirvana. Trend Setting, powerful and if it doesn't move to a bigger location, gone before its time.
(5)
Rachel L.
Our favorite place in Atlanta by a landslide... some places say they have a seasonal menu, but this place doesn't mess around. Our first time here, my husband wanted some cranberry juice from the bar and it took a moment for me to understand that they don't have any because cranberries aren't in season! Burger is definitely good, but it's not the burger that keeps us coming back. Solid menu with a taste for everyone and you really don't have to spend a lot to enjoy H&F, however we tend to go a little overboard every time due to our excitement :) Get there early as you can if you don't want to wait, they don't take reservations.
(5)
Julie N.
For all of those people who have gone to Holeman & Finch and had a great experience, good for you! For years I had heard many exceptional things about the ever-so-impressive burger and the mystique of the only 25 burgers a night. So when my boyfriend came into town to visit, I was eager to see what all the excitement was all about! We went on a Sunday, when you can order a burger at any point for lunch and not worry about them being sold out. While we were waiting for our table, we sat at a bar top and enjoyed a delicious appetizer of deviled eggs, 3-ways. I highly recommend this specialty. Once we got seated in the dining area, we ordered the ever-so-famous burger. We sat and waited, and waited, and waited some more. We asked our waiter what was taking so long and he said that they were plating the burgers right now and that they only make 12 burgers at a time. He said ours would be out soon. But to our surprise, that didn't happen. After waiting another 15 minutes or so, I asked him where our food was and his reply was, "your order went to another table. I'm sorry." As you can imagine, we were less than thrilled. To come to a place where their main draw is a burger and they couldn't even get them out in a timely manner! The manager came over to apologize and offered us some food or a drink. We agreed on a couple Bloody Marys, which happened to be not very well balanced with too much alcohol. We finally got our burgers after about 40 minutes of waiting for them. They were very tasty, flavorful, well balanced between the juicy meat, homemade pickles, onions and homemade ketchup and mustard. Once we got our bill, we were SHOCKED to see the burgers and deviled eggs on it. For a place that prides themselves on their burgers, one would think that they shouldn't take nearly as long and that they would want to get them out quickly so they can flip the tables. What they SHOULD have done was to comp our entire bill due to their very poor service. Had they given good prompt service, this review would have gone another way. But since they showed that they were cheap and didn't want to fully please customers who were obviously having a terrible experience, they get an A- for food and a fat F for service! Never going back again. There are plenty of great restaurants with good food AND good service! I would rather go to one with both!
(2)
Yasmin L.
So I'm late on this review- last Friday night showed up with my friend and sat at the bar- Jason was our chemist that evening and can I just say the man is not only talented making his drinks but also !! Food: Pork buns!!! Knocked them out of the water! Delicious!! deviled eggs- not a fan of these they are ok- The burger- disappointing to say the least I took two bites and sent it back! Yes I did! Jason(bartender-chemist) couldn't believe it! It was not what I hoped for Not worth the extra calories in my opinion! Overall service great- atmosphere great- will be back! Visit Gabriel at Eugene's! He's amazing as well!
(4)
Jaime B.
I just had the worst service period, I had to go to the bar and get my own drinks. If you love veal brains, pig fat sandwiches and chopped bone marrow presented by servers that were never trained on customer service, please try this little broom closet dump out. Never ever again, my friends were right....complete joke.
(1)
Jorge O.
The only reason I give this restaurant a 4 star review is the size of the location and the fact you can't place a reservation. I'm sorry but no restaurant is worth a 1 1/2 - 2 hour wait. I've been here six times now and enjoyed the food that I ate but I did get there at 5:15-5:30 each time to avoid the ridiculous wait times. Recommend you do the same unless standing around is something you consider fun to do on any given night. On to the food; as I stated before I've been here six times and not because I wanted to see if it got better. Their food is top notch, their service has never disappointed and the variety is fantastic. Come here with an open mind when it comes to eating food, veal brains sound gross but wait until you try them as the texture and depth of flavor is something that will leave an impression. The deviled eggs are great, the caramel corn with bacon is something I order when I get there and order some to go so I can enjoy it at home. The home made charcuterie never lets you down and mix it with some of the cheeses. I'm not a mixed drink fan but enjoy their selection of craft beers and wines. Come here early and your experience will be great and prompt. I tried to come here at 6:30 a couple of weeks ago and was basically given a snide comment by the front of the house basically suggesting that I was crazy for not wanting to wait an hour and a half to eat dinner. Haven't tried the burgers but have heard mixed reviews. TL;DR, this is a great place to eat. Come here early and don't be afraid to order things that you normally wouldn't consider eating. The ingredients are treated with respect and the food is fantastic.
(4)
Jonathan W.
Interesting and delicious take on modern southern cooking. Great bar. Small portions, but that just means you get to order a lot and try a bunch of different items. It can be pricey, but the quality and service make up for it. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Atlanta to try something else on their always-changing menu.
(5)
Kathy H.
This one really IS as good as it gets (for me). Always my go-to for some form of phenomenal pork, though on my last visit I ran the meat gambit! Started with the CHICKEN liver pate & toast points, which comes with apple cider jelly & pickled green tomatoes as accompaniments - SO DELISH, good gracious! Moved on to the trio of deviled eggs, which includes a bacon, a red jalapeño, and a B&B pickle flavored egg - very good indeed. Next up: crisp PIG ear salad with arugula & pickles, nothing but crunchy goodness here, people! Also managed to stuff in (thankfully) a LAMB liverwurst and Decimal Place chèvre before moving to the COW (gratin of marrow with parsley salad and country bread), which was fatty and glistening and lovely and stood on its own without all the wasted cheese on top - absolutely useless to try to improve on the solidly delicious taste of the roasted bone marrow! No room for dessert this time, and behind all that meaty goodness it might have been a slight to even bother - instead I went for a second glass of Gobelsburger Gruner Veltliner (Osstereich, Austria) - the perfect beginning and ending for a divine, i mean REALLY divine, nay, HEAVENLY meal & fantastic service. Holeman and Finch rocks my world EVERY TIME, and always leaves me wanting more even when I've nowhere to put it - until next time, that is ;)
(5)
Kevin K.
I don't understand the hype and people claiming that the burger is good. It is not worth the wait and there are plenty of other alternatives for a better burger at a better price. $12 for trash with fries. You kidding me? The burger literally tastes like the cheesburger flavored Hamburger Helpers. It's salty, flavorless, and little dry. You get 2 patties with cheese, pickles, lil bit of onions, and ketchup/mustard on the side. A great burger is defined by how it tastes without toppings/sauces, sort of like steak without steak sauce and etc. Holeman's burger does not fit that billing at all. I rather have have Bocado, Vortex, Farm, Flip, Counter, Gordon Biersch, Local Republic, and even Wendys over this place. Shoot, even Ann's Ghetto Burger was better. Also had the devil's egg. Tried all 3 flavors. It was ok, not worth paying $4 bucks for 3 eggs. Didn't like the pickle flavored. Chicken Liver Pate or whatever. Gross. The bread was good but you get this small sauce container that has jam on top with the liver on the bottom. Jam itself is good but the liver had too strong of a taste. Also served with this green tomatoe that had too strong of an aftertaste of vinegar for my liking's. Bacon caramel popcorn. It could have been good, but you could tell it's been out for too long Actually had bacon pieces in there but it was hard and cold. Not worth the $5. Best thing I had was their beer. Did I tell you I had to wait about an hour and a half?
(2)
June J.
Everything from A to Z was just not on point. Unlike my dining companion, I had not been to H&F until my first (and last) visit, which means I was quite hyped walking into this place. Once we put our name down for the waitlist, we were crammed into full of people at this bar-ish area. There was just so much going on for that tiny little space including waitstaffs walking around and taking orders, typical bar situations, and food runners walking out of kitchen that was interconnected to pass by that bar-ish area. We were standing in the corner uncomfortably sipping on cocktails. Not too long after, we were sat down to the table. Ordered bunch of things and I was not impressed with a single dish. One of many things that we ordered that night was a peach salad. I was anticipating an amazing execution of peach cubes and some greens with caramelized pecans (stated on menu). I WAS WRONG. They literally cut A PEACH INTO 4 PIECES and threw some slices of onion and pecan crumbles. I almost cursed as I was eating this. Do you really charge $9 for a peach with 3 little tiny pieces of sliced onions and pecan crumbles? There was nothing culinary about this dish, and I was just appalled that a 500-yelp-reviewed restaurant would sell this type of disaster. Aside from that, just about everything else was mediocre. If you are going to pay $12 for a hot dog, you better get a darn good one anyways, right? I still thought it was far worse than Richard Blais's though. Another thing that I observed: this place is super tiny. The whole place's size is equivalent of another restaurant's reception area. I felt really bad for those 10 people who were sitting on what looked like a communal table. Odds are that your dishes might get showered with saliva from a stranger next to you. Literally those tables had about half-inch gap each other. Thank god I didn't have to be one of those unfortunate 10 people who will shell out $100 for a negligible dinner.
(2)
M W.
Great service but be prepped to wait for a table as the dining room is tiny. Unique flavors and food. The small plates allow you to taste a variety. The gratin was my fav but everything was delish. An Atlanta experience!
(4)
Vivian W.
A group of 5 of us came for Sunday brunch the other day. Knowing how long the waits usually are, we arrived right at opening time (11:30am) and there was already a line! We were able to score seats at the bar, which was fine, because it meant we were closer to the bartender when they started serving drinks (12:30pm). We patiently waited for the bar to 'open' with our delicious french pressed coffee (super flavorful and rich) and juices, and then hit the cocktails. The pimms cup is very refreshing with brunch fair, light and delicious. Onto the food! The meats plate is very good (we didn't get any of the cheeses), especially the lard. Yum! I ordered the hootenanny, which was filling and a good combination of meats and carbs. The glazed pork belly is still my favorite dish on the brunch menu - if you heart pigs, get this dish! The deviled eggs trio is also good, especially the sriracha one. For dessert we shared the fried apple pie (it comes a la mode, and it's very good). All in all a delicious meal with great company (bartender included). As for parking, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, just watch out where you park as some of the spots are reserved for residents or other restaurants and businesses in the area.
(5)
Stephen S.
This place ROCKS. I'm not sure I've ever visited a "gastro pub" that was any better (and I've sampled my way around the country's finest "public houses"). First off, the staff is superb. I can't say enough about their food and mixology knowledge. The bartender Michael (a.k.a. "squirrels") is fantastic. He is so intuitive with his mixing. Once he chatted and we had one cocktail, he knew EXACTLY what we wanted. I despertately wanted to skip the dinner that I was heading to just so that I could suck down a few more of his delicious creations. The sampling of food we had left me craving SO MUCH MORE. I'll be back. Hopefully, on this trip. If not, definitely on the next round to HOTlanta. From one foodie and lush to anouther: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(5)
Liza W.
Quality. Hands down. We did have the burger at our table. Not to say it didn't live up to the hype, but if you want a good burger without the wait, go check out Farm Burger in Decatur or Yeah! Burger in West End. Drinks and food were all excellent though. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese are a must.
(5)
Si O.
I came for the burger but didnt come early enough. It was a blessing in disguise, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to try all the other items that they offer. The highlights of the evening were the pork buns, catfish & grits and pretzel. The pork in the pork buns is a very well marinated flavorful thick slice of pork belly that melts in your mouth.
(5)
Lydia L.
4.5 stars. This place is fantastic. I have been here for both brunch and dinner. Brunch was primarily for the BURGER. Yes, it lived up to the hype. Caramel bacon popcorn was fine. Dinner: Smoked Lardo- pure fat, but addictive. Chorizo with pickled veggies- yum. Heart- I couldn't bring myself to eat it... Rabbit liver- too gamey Lamb fries- literally lamb schnitzel with a very sweet touch...OK Sweetbreads- not bad Marrow- breading on top, not great Steak Tartare- delicious. Fish and chips- nothing special Clams- tasty Crawfish pie- good but prob overpriced Carbonara- awesome. NY strip- only 4 oz. good meat but small portion Obviously, I didn't eat this all by myself. The dishes are good for sharing. This restaurant has excellent service, and the high food quality is undeniable.
(4)
Darin E.
Such an awesome restaurant. The whole experience I had here was special. It was the first place I ate at in ATL. I went alone and cozied up to a seat at the bar which is always fun. (Caution: this review will enlighten you to what southerners are like). I sat at the bar in between a retired academic and the guy who ordered the last of the sweet breads. Both were par for the course in ATL - unabashed in talking to the visiting Californian and incredibly friendly. Then came the blondie and her friend/prospective future employer. Every single person was willing to strike up a conversation and enjoy food and drink with you. Same goes for the barkeep who kept me hydrated and fed with a constant stream of delicious cocktails and food. I ate the deviled eggs, gnocchi/oxtail, and their famous burger. All were fantastic. But what really shines with this place is the service. Everyone is willing to take that extra time to be nice, polite and helpful. I cannot wait to go back with friends in tow.
(4)
Nasto D.
We had the grass fed burger served at 10pm with only 20 or so made that night, and it was delicious. It was tender and definitely worth the wait. Our server Darth V. (Pretty sure this is not his name) was a great server: he refilled our water when needed and was able to get us on the list for a burger. It was a great experience and a highlight of our time in Atlanta.
(5)
Amrita R.
Things to remember: the place is small and the plates are really small! I'm undecided on what stars I should give this restaurant, because I really liked the bone marrow and the bread that went with it (I never thought I'd crave/like bone marrow before!) but the deviled eggs were kinda blah. For $3 you get exactly 3 servings of deviled eggs and all 3 are different flavors. Only the house flavor was tasty, in my opinion. My friend got the pork belly and although she enjoyed it, she felt like she deserved one more piece (only 2 pieces in the tiniest cutest little skillet) Another friend got the fish and chips and she loved it, although I've never been a fish and chips kind of girl. I wish the place was slightly bigger, since they only have one table that accommodates a group, and no reservations (just FYI) But it was nice to be able to walk here from my home, and it's pretty much the only place in Atlanta where you can get a plate of delicious animal connective tissue on the softest most delicious bread. So thanks, Holeman & Finch Public House, since I never cared for or enjoyed marrow and bread like this before!
(4)
Joel Y.
Took a friend for their birthday and was hoping to have a nice, quiet evening out. That went out of the door as soon as we walked in. People were talking loudly, strong smells in the air, and servers zipping by helping. I couldn't have had a better first impression. We tried to get on the burger time list but didn't make it. Then we went to the bar and asked the bartender to make us something strong yet subtle. He did, perfectly. Not sure what it was but he knew exactly what we needed. So we just sat at the bar and had some drinks and were talking and people watching. We got to our table and were sitting next to a bridal party. They were having a great time and you sit so close to people that you almost feel as if no one is alone in the entire place. The food came in several waves and each was better than the last, deviled eggs, pretzels, and some sort of meat. Not sure what but everything was awesome. It sounds crazy but its the kind of place that makes you feel like this place would be at home in new york or san francisco Definitely go to have a great time
(5)
Jonathan D.
I think the food has gotten better here since my last visit, which was in its first six months or so of operation. First off, the spicy chicken was cooked perfectly _ great crust from the breading and the meat was of a succulence I'd never be able to achieve at home. The spice was as intense as you'd want it to be if you like spicy food. For regular eaters of buffalo wings or hot sauce, there will be no "Man Vs. Food"-type sweating _ but one thigh is about all that's manageable for a normal meal. The tempura asparagus was so tasty that I actually avoided the dipping sauce because of how the saltiness and batter so well complimented the fresh vegetable taste. The fried oysters were the perfect pairing of a light coating with the oyster's natural consistency. They certainly hadn't cooked it to the point of tough coagulation _ which is a good thing. Their homemade sausage (similar to a bratwurst in flavor) was also tasty and not too dry. The reason for the visit was to seek out a mixology place, and I must say I'd still rather go to Drink Shop, Harper Station or even Sotto Sotto if that's my real aim. But on a Monday night, it was nice that this place was open. The cocktails were competently made but not the transportive sort I've had at those other three places. The first one took a couple sips and deadening of the tastebuds for the flavors to coalesce, while the second one simply tasted like Tang. (No judging if that's what you're looking for.) All in all, I might give this place a 3.5 if that were a possibility since the service was a bit scattered for a night they weren't slammed. But the food was on-point, elevating this review to four-stardom.
(4)
Ken B.
We didn't have the world famous burger so that is influencing my review I am sure. Sorry, but I have a young child so staying out until 10 to get a gimmick burger is not real feasible. So my review relates to what we did eat and experience. The place is really small. As in you are sharing tables with many other couples. It seemed a little odd at first but it didn't bother me. Definitely not a great romance restaurant, but a fun atmosphere none the less. So we had the House cured ham. We thought it was a little funky tasting, but we aren't experts in these aged cured hams, so it could have just been us. Next was the fried oysters. This was the best thing we had. They were really good. Maybe some of the best fried oysters I have had. The crunchy gentleman which is a fancy ham sandwich, but I thought it was tasty. The wife thought it was too greasy for her tastes. The clams in some sort of wine/cream sauce with bacon. This is good. I wish it came with some sort of absorbing type bread so I could have savored the sauce. The Hot Chicken is gross. Gross, Gross Gross Gross Gross. It was explained to us that it was a fried chicken with cayenne peppers. That is somewhat accurate, but we assumed the cayenne would be cooked into the Chicken's breading. Nope. It is caked on top in a very thick wet mess covering the entire chicken top and bottom. It would be like opening a whole bottle of cayenne pepper, mixing it with water so that it is like a sludge and covering a piece of fried chicken with the sludge. We took one bite each and said no thank you. Two separate waiters commented on not liking the hot chicken when we didn't eat it. Of course we still got billed for it. Honestly don't know why this is on the menu. There can't be that many people that enjoy it and it would help if they more accurately described it. Had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. It was pretty good. They also had a good beer selection. All in all I was disappointed by the experience. Definitely not worth of the best restaurants of atlanta lists that it keeps popping up on. It's expensive for what you get, some things aren't very good and the service can be slow on a Friday night. I would still recommmend people try it out just because it is so unique. But it wouldn't be a regular staple for me.
(3)
Cindy H.
A year ago, I ate here to see what the hype was about. The burgers were good, but I haven't been back. So in my book, if the food isn't crave worthy. It's just okay. The wait isn't worth it in my opinion. The parking situation isn't worth it. The prices? C'mon. so not worth it. I would rather eat at Grindhouse Killer Burgers or Farm Burger and avoid the pomp and circumstance.
(3)
Mickey D.
Fun meal. We showed up around 7:15 on a Saturday, so I guess we shouldn't have been surprised when told that the wait would be an hour and a half. And the bar was packed beyond standing-room. But this night, we had faith. After standing outside for a few minutes, some space cleared in the bar and after claiming it, someone immediately came over and took our drink order. The three of us each ordered a signature cocktail, and they were each fantastic (and better be for $12 each.) After only 30 minutes, our table was ready. I guess that hour and a half was a bit of a sandbag. Despite the crush of a Saturday night, our server really took his time with us, made a bunch of solid recommendations when asked and generally did a good job of making me feel relaxed, which is no easy task as I still have nightmares about my time waiting tables on busy nights. I have a bit of restaurant anxiety. We ordered six items to share, plus two more for dessert: Peach salad: Most boring thing we had, but the candied bacon really makes it. Grilled Mortadella: Comes with a deep-fried egg and blueberry preserves. Ordered because of the unusual combo, this was my favorite dish we had. Beef heart: Fairly generous portion on this one, and tasty. Just a slightly different texture than rare steak. The fennel salad served with it pairs nicely. Marrow: Actually a little disappointing. Still good, but the gratin kind of overpowers the marrow. Jade beans: A favorite of our table. Perfectly done and a touch spicy. Fried oysters: Perfect. Another group favorite. Peach pie: Wonderful. Pork fat caramel: Great. Ordered all at once (except dessert), everything came out well-timed and plates were cleared quickly. Service was unimpeachable. My one real complaint is the noise, but that is hardly unusual. We were still able to talk, so it could have been worse. I'd been here previously for the burger at brunch (ho-hum, it's pretty great), and it was nice to finally come down and enjoy the rest of the menu. And there's plenty left to explore here.
(5)
Bill S.
On a recent business trip to "the ATL" we were on a quest to check this place out. Based on all the Food Network and Travel Chanel pub we wanted to experience H & F for ourselves. The experience exceeded our expectations ! We figured we'd have to get there early since we knew they only served 24 of their "special" burgers per evening, ( precisely at 10 pm ). So we arrived around 7:30 and were added to the "burger list". We sat at the bar and began to order some small plate appetizers in anticipation of our 10 O'clock meal. We had a cured meat sampler a pickled sampler, bok choy, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, a homemade pretzel and deep fried kale with bacon. Each dish was creative, amazing and delicious. If I had to choose just one, I'd go with the fried kale. It was such a unique dish, I've never tasted anything like it. The burger arrived, as promised, a midst a lot of "fan fair", and deservedly so ! Cooked to perfection, the meat was full of flavor, the condiments ( homemade pickle, grilled onion, homemade bun and cheese ) complimented the burger but did not overpower or take away from the flavor. Isn't that what you want in a great burger ? I now know, firsthand, why this burger has made so many top 10 lists. In addition to the great food, the service is also extraordinary. Our bartender / waiter was truly an artist when it came to mixing cocktails ( this from a guy who doesn't drink ) but it was like watching a virtuoso do his thing behind the counter. I also believe he was endowed with some sort of Jedi powers, because he anticipated our needs before we spoke them. I can see this being a regular stop on future trips to Atlanta.
(5)
John T.
I needed to understand what the hype was about. I see H&F on the food network, in mags and the bar won a James Beard award. So we hit it last night as the mystery burger is now a regular menu item and we are on a mission. I have had my share of burgers and if you have too then you know this is an art and not all of them are created equally. This burger is OUTSTANDING. It is really simple with 2 thinner patties, red onion, nice cheese and house made pickles. Bun is perfect. I added just a touch of house made mayo. First bite is good, second is better and by third you understand that the hype is actually street Cred. We started with a Sidecar and this is a difficult drink to make and get right. It was delicious. We then did a tour of exotic old time Bourbon cocktails. All were good. My only hesitation on a full five stars were that the atmosphere is cramped and the charcuterie was a bit disappointing. But when I had the desert which was a salty caramel toffee pudding. Brilliant. Five stars became the obvious choice. All burger lovers should put this at the top of their list....
(5)
Michael W.
The food is awesome here. The best thing I tasted was the Pork Belly Buns. It had an American twist on the popular Taiwanese street food. The buns resembled more of the American hamburger buns stuffed with Asian slaw and tender fatty pork belly. Delicious! I also had the bone marrow served with bread and a vinaigrette salad. The marrow was so delicious and buttery with a bread crumb texture on top. Excellent! Service was quick and prompt and we were in a rush so our server made sure everything came out quickly and got us our checks super fast! We missed out on the 10 oclock burgers, but there was no way we'd wait 2 hours for that anyways. They looked good, but not good enough for a 2 hour wait. That's insane! Was told they were sold out at 7:30 and they didn't get their burgers until 9:30. I don't get how a small place like this can do that and not turn their tables more effectively? Anywho, still a nice place to enjoy an intimate ambiance and delicious dinner fare.
(5)
Lisa W.
This place just gets better and better the more of a local I become. The bar tenders here are as awesome as their creations. I have never had a bad drink and they have always had the perfect suggestion for what I was in the mood for. The Maître d was super friendly and informative, we even got a complimentary dish (the poached egg) while we waited and let me tell you it was awesome. Love this place
(5)
Alexandra W.
Awesome ambience, service, and food! I could have drank the Mule Variations all night! Food was all delicious and cost less than expected. All cocktails were $13, but were well worth the price. We had the oyster slider, catfish, some oyster and mushroom cream thing, and the coveted burger. Definitely make a reservation! The restaurant is tiny, and we were lucky to find a table in the bar area on Friday night.
(5)
Lindsay A.
Haven't had a bad meal. However, the acoustics suck in the bar. If you have hearing issues with large crowds, don't bother! LOL. Otherwise, you'll just sit an nod like you understand. I have yet to have a famous burger. Drinks are always great as well. Service is great too!
(4)
Rian A.
Pricey but worth every cent. I always suggest at least $60 a head before going. Don't be put off by portion sizes (drinks/food). Everything is decadent and concentrated. Two drinks is a safe bet. They will be the most expertly prepared drinks you've gotten and you will have to sip them...no guzzling through a straw here, this is authentic cocktailing. It gets crowded, very fast at night but somehow the servers still do a great job of attending to you. I usually get cheese and meat plates. The Lomo (meat), salty but not painfully so and it's my fave. I'm also a huge fan of the bone marrow. Simple, rich and perfect for the place that makes bomb ass baked breads; don't be afraid to slather all that goodness on your ciabatta! I also die for the carbonara. But don't think about calories, it's like they basted it in butter. It's sooooo good. Also, when I doubt, ask your server as everyone is pretty knowledgeable about the menu (which is my favorite thing in the world). I know you despise asking someone about a menu item and they "need to go check." It's like, don't you work here? Lol Anyway, great place for cocktailing and social hour; not conducive to social media play, which is a great thing.
(5)
Randy A.
What a huge disappoinment! The longest wait of my life & my party STILL never got seated-- we ended up just leaving. Completely out of control! No restaurant is worth a 3+ hour wait AND at senior citizen time too. It would help if they didn't have just 10 tables. Pathetic. Here's the warning sign: if the valet attendant has a sad look on their face and asks you if you want to check on wait times before they take your car... JUST LEAVE!
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Carlos J. C.
Deviled eggs are awesome, you must try the burger though, so try to get there before nine thirty as they do a very limited amount every night. Great environment, a little crowded sometimes but usually wonderful for a few drinks.
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Katie M.
Way to expensive. Do not expect to leave here full! Meat selection is a joke. There is nothing special here and Publix gives you samples bigger than this - $18 is ridiculous! They write things so you can't understand what they are. The carbonara was good but not good enough for the price/portion. Have not tried the infamous burger but seems like too much work. 10pm and only 24 - not worth it in my opinion. I won't be coming back - I simply I can't afford to. It's was also difficult to find when driving by if you don't know where it is.
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Felix C.
The burger was good, but I pushed the rating down to a 3 because it's only available at certain times. If it was the best burger I ever had in my life then I wouldn't mind the waiting and planning. But it wasn't something that made me feel like i needed to come back over and over for. I only had the burger and fries though. Didn't try anything else on the menu.
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Nemil S.
It's hard to find a good cocktail place in Atlanta, and this is definitely one of the best. They change their cocktail menu often enough where I don't get bored, and if you ever want one the classics they're happy to make it! If I am feeling like being different, the waiters and waitresses always have a great suggestion for whatever is striking my fancy at the moment! Also, if you want to make something you like at home, head on over to their Bottle Shop where they have a database of all the cocktails they serve at HF and Restaurant Eugene and knowledgeable people to help. So, for the menu: Hot Dog - A little bit underwhelming, I was expecting more of a 'ballpark frank' style hotdog, but got something skinny. Pork Skin Noodle - DELICIOUS! All of the ingredients go together very nicely. Tasty dish. Sweetbreads - The waiter warned us before ordering this dish, but we knew what we were in for. It definitely has an interesting texture. Tastes delicious with all of the ingredients together. Gratin of Marrow - Very delicious on the country bread! I liked this A LOT more than the marrow at Leons. H&F Bread Box - you get a lot of different bread for the price, definitely good for sharing, and easy to eat with drinks. Deviled Eggs Three Ways - The deviled eggs are delicious but a bit pricey, you get three halves. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare - I'm not a huge fan of potatoes (I know, I'm weird), so personally this isn't one of my favorite. Everyone else enjoyed it though. Fried Apple Pie - My favorite dessert here! A big piece of HOT apple pie with cold vanilla icecream! Yummmmm!!! Burger - I've gotten the burger three times now, twice during 10PM and once during brunch. Both times it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING DELICIOUS FANTASTICAL!!!! I think it is my favorite burger and not too bad priced at $12. The fries that came with it were average (again, not a huge potato fan). Brunch - the brunch line was really long, we waited for about 90 minutes before being seated (and they don't serve alcohol until 12:30 *sadface*). They told us that by the time they open their doors, there is already 40-50 people waiting. My advice is to get their early or really late. It looked like people that got there 30min before closing got seated right away.
(5)
Kristin B.
Finally made it here since the burger is now on the menu. Had a 7pm reservation on a Thursday night and got seated around 715. Gave us time to get a drink at the bar, where they have great craft cocktails. After we sat, service was great. Split several small plates: caramel bacon popcorn, deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and the chicken liver pate. Excellent pimento cheese, best I've had. We enjoyed the deviled eggs, the bread and butter pickle one was our favorite. Bacon caramel popcorn was good but I would probably skip it next time. Excellent chicken liver pate, although I didn't love the sweetness of the jelly topper, it was easy to knock off though. We then both got burgers for our entree and they absolutely live up to the hype. Delicious fries and housemade ketchup. Either the best burger I've had in town or at least tied for best. Great dinner. The restaurant space is very small with mostly tables for two. There was one large table in the center of the room that had several couples In different parties directly next to each other. We were fortunate to have a table for two by the window but I think I might have been a little uncomfortable if I was dining directly next to couples I didn't know.
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Katie C.
Love Holeman and Finch; especially the bar! My experience is unique in that I've only been to the restaurant for their bar/spirits classes. They have an amazing schedule of classes that I highly recommend. I've been to the bar tending 101 and agave spirits class and both were exceptional. These bartenders really know what they're talking about and they are truly excited to share their knowledge with anyone who is interested. The classes come with lunch which was fantastic both times. Unlike their usual fare, the kitchen got to branch out for the agave class and include Latin inspired food including chicken mole and braised goat. It was really, really good. Highly recommend that you visit the bar if you geek out on cocktails and spirits.
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Lilly Y.
Food is excellent, as well as the service. I came for Sunday brunch to get the famous burger (which I'll get to in a minute) and was glad the reviews matched my experience. I first learned about H&F on Anthony Bourdain's Travel Channel show, "The Layover" and I can see why he made it a point to stop by. We sat in the bar because the wait was over an hour in the dining room (note: the bar stools and high tops are seat yourself, so you can put your name on the hostess' list and cross it off if you get a spot in the bar). The wait probably gets backed up quickly because they take the time to do everything correctly the first time, and the dining room isn't very big. It was fun talking to the bartenders and watching them make drinks during our visit. For awhile, we went over and watched the cooks preparing stuff; there's a glass window looking into the kitchen near the hostess stand. Everyone paid a lot of attention to detail and you could taste it. The food came out pretty quickly and was hot off the grill. If you haven't heard already, the burger is fantastic, especially with the Southern Cola to drink. I almost didn't want to put sauce on it because the whole thing just tastes so good by itself. If you go during Sunday Brunch, it's a regular on the menu (which works out for those who can't make it for the late night service). However, I would recommend getting extra ketchup with your order, especially if you're a heavy sauce person. My date and I went through almost three times the given amount between spreading it on the burger and dipping the fries in it. They graciously handed over extra ketchup without a fuss or extra charge, and even gave us an extra side of fries on the house by request. Bottom line: it's an awesome place to eat and hang out, and you definitely need to prioritize it on your restaurant list!
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Larry W.
Imagine a restaurant that has one dish. Yes, one dish. Now imagine that this one dish is only served after 10PM and that in order to get one, you have to arrive 2-3 hours early and sit and order overpriced tidbits while you wait and wait for your dish to come. So, if people are willing to do all this to eat this dish, it must be something fabulous, right? Maybe an incredible lobster or duck or rare fish, something amazing and exotic? No? Guess again. The amazing dish that people are jumping through hoops for is A CHEESEBURGER! That's right. H&F has devised the most amazing con job imaginable. They have a system where they cook a small number of these hamburgers each night and force people to arrive early when the only food available is expensive little morsels of nothing notable and overpriced drinks. Then the payoff is a hamburger. A very good hamburger, but a hamburger none the less. I can't imagine that anyone would come to H&F to eat any of the other odd-ball dishes on the menu, if it were not for the hamburgers. It appears that Atlanta diners are easily brainwashed into putting up with this sort of manipulation and many of them come away grateful for the experience. Personally, I felt manipulated and used after my recent experience there. Portions are tiny. Prices are high. Cocktails run about $13. The beer is bottled not draft. The staff seem to have a level of enthusiasm that borders on the manic. Apparently, they've been brainwashed too. At 10PM, the chef comes out and shouts that the burgers are ready and everyone is expected to jump for joy. The diners apparently think all of this is so, so hip. It's anything but hip. It's actually rather sad to see people falling for this shtick.
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Ruoqi Z.
There are some times when you can wait for a table in a place bearing the occasional cold breeze, h&f is one of this place. The caramel bacon popcorn is always worth coming back for. The drink is great. The burger and the steak tartar is divine. It's a perfect place for a late night snack and Sunday brunch.
(5)
Ken C.
Amazing food and dining experience. Hospitable staff at door and bar set tone for great experience. Yes you will need a reservation! 1-2 hour quote on Wednesday night. We opted to eat are bar and had to fight for those seats. It is a small plates dining experience so dont go expecting big portions. Bartenders very knowledgeable about food and wine and offered great suggestions. It isn't cheap, but it was great. Must get the burger!
(5)
Antonio V.
The. Best. Burger. If you want an excellent burger, go to Holeman and Finch. I do not recommend their alcoholic beverages (they are probably to sophisticated for my pallet). Drink first. Take a cab or über. Then eat the burger.
The burger extravaganza is a bit of a spectacle, but we found it well worth the 2 hours we sat in the bar area waiting. With an impressive craft beer, wine, and cocktail list as well as excellent appetizers, we had more than enough to keep our minds busy and our bellies full until 10:00. The burgers themselves are a masterpiece of childhood nostalgia, hewing to Chef Linton Hopkins' ideal of local and homemade ingredients while not shying away from using good old Kraft singles for cheese because, hey, it's the meltiest and it's exactly what your dad put on your burgers when you were a kid. Two 4 oz. patties that send juice running down your wrists, on soft house-baked buns, simply dressed with cheese, pickle, and onion - artful in its simplicity yet dazzling in its execution. You've got to know what you're in for if you want one of those burgers, whining about the hype isn't going to help any. The waitstaff was attentive all the way through the clock striking 10 and we were glad we spent the time in the bar. I highly recommended H&F to some friends passing through town, and they were no less impressed. I now give the same recommendation to Yelpers.
(5)
Johnny D.
Had heard about this place a few times on television, so I finally go an opportunity to go last night. I really enjoyed it. Everything that we all tried was very good. OMG! The Duck Pastrami is delicious! Although it's a small portion for a man with a hearty appetite, I think that was my favorite dish of the night. My friends ordered the fried oysters and the calamari which they both were in agreement that their dishes were really good. I then ordered "The Burger", which was very cheesy like I like it. I ordered The Monkey Bread, but unfortunately I didn't get it because the server forgot to place the order. I will definitely becoming back to this place again. My only issue is signage, I was driving and trying to find the place so I kept passing it, lol, cause trying to read and drive in Buckhead at night, you can only imagine. My only recommendation would be, if you decide to go here on a whim as I did, make reservations online or be prepared to wait. We had a 45 minute wait for 3 people, but it wasn't bad because I was looking forward to trying it so I wasn't going to leave. Let me know what you think of this place when you go. Hopefully, you will enjoy it as much as I did. Let me know.
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Julee D.
I was there on Thursday night. This place gets alot of hype regarding their burgers and cocktails. I was a bit disappointed on the cocktail side. Very petite (5oz), pricey cocktails. (Though I did not order the burger that night, I had it at Turner Field and thought it was pretty good.) For my meal, I ordered a pasta dish with pancetta and too much black pepper. My friend ordered the bbq pork belly which I had a bite. It was yummy but very petite portions. Though I was a bit underwhelmed by the food and average customer service, I would give it another try on Sunday to experience the brunch.
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K V.
I'll keep this one brief and to the point. Loved every single thing out of about 7 (?) things we tried including dessert. Fantastic.
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Michael S.
We were visiting Atlanta for the weekend and decided to try for ourselves one of only 24 of the holy grail of all burgers that evening. We arrived at about 9:00 pm and went straight to the bar hoping to get one of this those elusive 24 burgers they serve nightly. We ducked into a corner of the bar with stools not the most comfortable but it worked ordered our drinks and asked about getting a burger we were told they where out. Bummer. A table opened up in the bar so we quickly grabbed it and reviewed the menu for other options. We ordered a Deviled Eggs 3 Ways, Pimento and Cheese and Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara about 15 minutes had passed and the waiter came back and indicated he had one burger left and he reserved it for us. At that point I said of course but thinking I already ordered enough appetizers to offset the burger. Appetizers arrived they where unique and good. 10 minutes later it was Burger time and it was met with the traditional hoopla and fanfare by the staff which was fun. I happened to notice another party that came in after us and they also received a burger. I could not help but wonder if HF uses the old bait and switch method to sell more food and increase bill size. Nevertheless it was a good experience and fun
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Caleb M.
"The Best of Atlanta List" listed this as a standard setter for Atlanta last December. At its essence,"it says, "Holeman and Finch exists to serve you pork". In all of it's trappings, the rustic/industrial decoration, it's textbook schematics of the righteous mythical pig that tells you exactly where your meat of choice is coming from, it certainly seems that they take the art of meat very seriously. That being said, I was a bit underwhelmed by my pork slider. It was cooked well, but it lacked the punch I would expect from authentic southern barbecue. What I got instead, was a very fine example of a "restaurants" version of barbecue. I tried the clams--tasty. Not wow, but tasty. The rest of the menu all sounded really well, and next time I go back, I'll definitely drop some dollars and start with their charcuterie plate. The waitress said it was the place to start, and in a meat-centric restaurant who's mission is to let you "scarf down rabbit livers, lamb heart, lamb testicles, or veal brains," and has "a whole menu section revolves around vegetables."And I feel like starting there is really going help you take the journey the chefs intended. A couple notes about that journey--this is much more of a tapas-style menu. Tiny little plates, a la carte etc. Prices reflect what would be a full meal at other restaurants, so take that into consideration when you come here. This wild ride also includes a water feature--they have cocktails for days, and a "old-and-gold" menu that is approximately six years long. Bourbon, Scotch, Rye....I was like Wilbur singing Smorgasbord. An ironic analogy for this place, I know. The take-away is this: They have a liquor menu that would make Ernest Hemmingway would have practice for. Last things to note: the staff was amazing. Warm, and friendly and knowledgable. The flow, the look of the place was awesome. Gotta appreciate industrial sliding doors over the bathrooms. I'll be back. I'll be drunk. And I'll try something other than the slider.
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Jason C.
So first time here. You probably saw them on the food channel. They send out 20 special burgers at 10p. Great place to get homemade cocktails. However when I went they had a bad case of fruit flies. Shame as great vibe in the restaurant. Food was pretty good. Tried deviled eggs, pimento cheese, hot chicken. Chicken don't waste your time. Besides it being over the top spicy there is no flavor.
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Carrie Neal W.
So I feel a little disloyal to The Boy for writing an update of a spot we went to, and loved, that I just visited tonight with another man. However. My companion tonight is a very old and dear friend (and The Boy knew what I was doing), and . . . TV Cameras were involved. Seriously. My friend hadn't had the burger and we got there at 7ish, after work and to make sure we got one of the limited # (24, to be precise) burgers to have for dinner. We did start with the deviled eggs- he loved the one with jalapenos and I loved the bacon one best. Bacon - yum. We were about to tuck into our burgers - cheese, perfectly cooked at med/med rare, onion in the middle which was a surprise to me, and now they don't add bacon (harrumph) - when all of a sudden a news camera flashed right in our faces. Ok . . . you want to see me eat a burger? Yes, yes you do!! Apparently, since we were sitting at the bar and got two of the 24 burgers for the night, we became tabloid fodder. We even signed disclosures that it was ok to use our images and conversation, etc. It was funny, cool, weird . . . but the burgers were - oh so yummy. My friend was pleased with his first visit and I was happy, too. We don't know if or when we'll end up on a show - but we did all the paperwork!
(5)
Dillon M.
Shitty service! Waited an hour after making a reservation. The food cannot make up for my terrible experience and I will not be coming back...
(1)
Rachel B.
I will preface this review by saying I came for Sunday brunch (maybe that made a difference). The wait was obnoxiously long, which would have been okay if the burger tasted good. There's a lot of hype around this restaurant, but the burger was blah. I was with a party of four people, and they all agreed it wasn't good. It was sort of like a bad White Castle burger. Their deviled eggs, however, were pretty damn tasty. Might come back - not on a Sunday - to give this place one more chance.
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Brian D.
Pretentious is the best word to describe this place. We were told that we HAD to go there to try the AMAZING burgers. What no one told us was that A) they don't cook nor serve them until after 10pm and B) you have to call in earlier to reserve the limited number they do cook. I mean, get over yourselves! It's a frickin' burger and if it's so good, why limit the number and serve them so late at night? Is your intended customer so drunk they think that anything they eat is AMAZING? So, no burgers for us. What's on the rest of the menu? Not much in the way of a real meal. Lots of fru fru appetizer type nonsense and when you do order something, it's quite a small portion. Which worked out because the table three of us were seated at would never have taken a real plate anyway. The seating is cramped and far too many people are shoved into a very loud small room. I've been to MANY restaurants in Atlanta and all over the world and Holeman and Finch ranks as one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I can only imagine that those giving this HOLE a high rating haven't been anywhere else beyond McDonald's.
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Tracey F.
Abbbbbbbsolutely overrated. Burger was nothing special and the fried oysters bland. I wanted to believe the hype! *sad face
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Rex M.
I decided to go here with my gf for a date night. Our main reason was for the burger. Obviously most people that have heard of holeman and finche have all read about it or have seen it on shows like the best thing ever ( food network) or have seen it on the travel channel. The out of this world praise this burger and restaurant as a whole has received was promising. We ordered the pimento spread, veal brain, two burgers and drinks. The spread was good. The veal brain which was supposed to be served prior to the burgers because it is in fact considered a starter was terrible. Not only did it come at the end after the burger....it tasted burned. I am not a brain aficionado but my gf has had her fair share. The brain was raw on the inside and burned on the sides around the outside. The sauce it came in was considered brown butter. Far from a nice caramel brown butter. It was black and tasted burnt. Most who enjoy cooking like i do have burned oils and fats accidentally while preparing something. The taste and smell is very unpleasant. The waiter tried to tell us the sauce was a blackened butter just to make up for the lack of care the chefs put into making our meal. Now I come to the burgers. Simply put the cheese was not melted and had a fresh out of the wrapper square shape....let me actually start by saying they have the burger crossed out in red ink if as though to say it is sold out. Obviously those who go seeking this burger will ask if there are any left at which you will most likely hear the same thing we did. There are only about 2 or 4 but i can place your order now so you get them. Take in mind they now serve the burger all the time. After placing our order about 20 burgers left the kitchen before we got ours and after at least another dozen made its way out....simply put the burger has left the building because of all the hype. I am sure at one point it was an amazingly juicy quality burger. Now its quality could not rival a red robin or other chain restaurants. Your burger you make at home on the stove or grill with store bought buns and american cheese will taste better ten fold. It was very disappointing. The worst part is the place is crowded for no other reason then it being the hip well known place to go. Buyer beware. There are at least 100 other places with bigger portions cheaper prices and actual quality food within the city. Lastly, our waiter was very nice, pleasant, friendly, and took care of us along with everyone he waited on. If you do decide to go here and have a bad food experience do not take it out on the waiter. It is for the most part their job to serve and make you feel welcomed. It is the chefs job to create a amazing meal. I will not be going here again. Plenty of other places to experience with the person you care about. The only enjoyable part of the night was spending time with someone i enjoy immensely.
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Kevin P.
I'd recommend going with a group so that you can get a variety of options and share them. I liked the deviled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, and the cheese tray, but I didn't have anything I couldn't get at five other Atlanta restaurants. I suppose I could have gotten the lamb testicles or trotter, but my palate isn't nearly that refined. I've heard several people rave about the bacon popcorn, but it was seriously just okay. No one in our group of five was wowed by it in the least. I thought the service was okay, not horrible but definitely not awesome, especially given that we were there before the rush hit (and way too early to even think about waiting for the burger).
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Kristin M.
Was looking forward to a visit to Holeman & Finch, as I have visited Atlanta several times but never had a chance to try the place. Originally heard about it on the Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' show, then several times thereafter from locals and other chef-types. Like many people, I went for the burger and to see what the H&F experience is like in general. Went with a group of five people on a Sunday--all are locals except for me. They hadn't been before other than once or twice for a late night drink. So, we were all new to the brunch experience. We knew to try to arrive early, so we got a spot in line by 11:10am, and the restaurant opens at 11:30am on Sundays. There were four parties ahead of us is all; however, even so, we were unable to be seated in the main dining area--(the place is really much smaller than I realized)--so were directed to find a spot in the bar. We easily found a table and pulled up a chair to accommodate the five of us. The bar area filled up very quickly with diners (can order off full menu in bar) and with others who were waiting for bar spots or tables in the main dining area. Overall, we should've waited for a spot in the main dining area, as the bar became so crowded that diners and staff were constantly bumping into us or brushing up against us--felt very "hover-y" (a family kept asking us whether we were about to leave when they noticed we were getting the check) and claustrophobic. Also on the downside, our server seemed half-way out of it and took quite a while to take our food order, then appeared to forget to put in our food order for quite some time (waited an oddly long time for our food compared to other tables around us), delivered an empty french press to one of us (no coffee in it initially), failed to alert a person in our party that they don't serve any alcoholic beverages until 12:30pm then placed the wrong order anyway, and spilled water on one of us. Just really no enthusiasm and seemed confused about how to split a check...maybe was having a rough morning, but still... was just really a strange experience, and it was as if a friend of one of the main staff was randomly filling in or something but was not being paid for his work so didn't feel a need to put in any effort. In terms of food, we ordered the pimento cheese & crackers, morning bun, and of course the burgers. The burger--though a double--wasn't too overly large portion-wise, and the fries weren't a massive heap on the plate like other places. So, even if you have an average appetite, you'll probably be able to easily eat the burger and fries without feeling too stuffed. Doubt I'll return due to the crowds and poor service. Could get a comparable burger somewhere else. Bummed! Was hoping for a better experience.
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Edward C.
Great food, exceptional service. During a recent weekend trip to Atlanta, GA, my wife left the itinerary in my hands and I wasted no time in making sure we made a pit stop through Holeman & Finch. Now, I'm usually one to over-prepare and research quite a bit before a trip, but admittedly I was short on time on this trip and did not know much about Holeman & Finch besides the little bit I remember watching on one of Anthony Bourdain's show. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised at the clean and upscale decor. For whatever reason, the clip I recall from Bourdain's show made the place looked much more like a sticky table dive bar to me. In any case, we walked in and were happily greeted by the hostess. Taking some tips from other Yelpers, we arrived late (nearly 2pm) in hopes to avoid long lines--and it worked! We were seated immediately. As the server approached, we wasted no time in ordering an iced tea and 2 orders of "The Burger." After having waited what seemed like 20+ minutes for our order, the server came by and noticed that we unfortunately had not received our food. (This being our first time here, I had no idea if the burgers just took a while to make or if something had gone wrong in the kitchen.) It turns out, the server told us, the kitchen somehow lost our ticket...but on the flip side, to make up for this she picked up our tab! WOW! Our burgers arrived minutes later, just as delicious as everyone else probably has described. Fresh patties paired with perfectly soft buns. Easily an "A" burger on any day. The fries were also fresh, light, crunchy and delicious. To my chagrin, I have a sweet tooth and could not avoid asking if I could also order one of their famed cinnamon buns for dessert. Knowing the tab was paid for, I felt a little sheepish asking, but the server was extremely nice and even offered root beer floats on top! (wow again!). I didn't take her up on the offer, though, haha. Our server was amazing...I really wish I caught her name to call it out here, but unfortunately didn't... To cap off our meal, on our way out as we were no more than 20 yards from the door of the restaurant, the hostess chased us out to thank us and wish us well with a big, happy smile. (wow, yet again!) It's been a long while since I've seen such service. If the food alone wasn't already delicious enough to write about, the exceptional service just about blew me away. Two thumbs up, Holeman & Finch, for running a superb joint. I'm sold, and I will happy dine here upon any future return to the ATL.
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Joanne B.
I came in on a Sunday recently, this is my fourth time visiting this place. It is always spot on for after work drink mingle place. However, I really wanted to give the famous burger a try! The Atlanta burger scene has worn out my love for burgers but this experience has renewed my believe of burger with cheese. Everything and I mean everything was right about this burger and fries. Sauces made in house but the burger was so delicious it didn't need any sauces. The bun, perfectly cooked, the best cheese perfectly proportioned and melted on a juicy delicious patty. I am literally salivating writing this review. Delicious in every way, nice beer to join it up makes for a nice Sunday experience!
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Jeremy A.
Yep, you can probably imagine I went here for the burger and it was very good. For sure one of the best ive had in the city. They have a very cool bar that doesnt seem to big for its britches considering they are in buckhead. I liked it alot and will absolutely be back for another burger and to try the rest of the stuff on the menu.
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Glen T.
I've been to Holeman & Finch several times. BEFORE the burgers were only offered at a certain time. Because I go with the same people all the time we've noticed during our first visits they play this game of keeping you at the bar and ordering those carefully measured drinks at the bar. This time this came into play at the wrong time. Initially I was told that the wait was 20 minutes. After 30 minutes the hostess, Tracy, comes to the bar area where we are sitting and asked if we wanted to order more drinks because there was one more party ahead of us. Between that time myself and my friend who I was dining with used the restroom, which requires you to walk through the restaurant, and noticed that it areas was half empty. Once finally seated, an hour later, we were sat the the "community table", even though there was an empty table near us. We went to order and the waiter says that they ran our of burgers. We paid our bar tab and left. On the way out we had a conversation with Tracy and asked her if the restaurant was half empty, why were we just being seated? She said she was holding those tables for reservations. This concept blows my mind. People who were late for their reservations were having tables held for them, however there's a cramped bar-area full of people waiting for a table....TO SPEND MONEY! We then asked her why did they run out of burgers so early, she said "We encourage our guests to try other things on our menu" Dear Tracy, When you come to a restaurant where the most popular item on the menu is a burger, guess what? THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE WILL ORDER! In addition, if I wanted my mother at Holeman and Finch to decide what I should and should not be 'encouraged' to eat, I would have invited her to the restaurant. As I was leaving Tracy, was also having a discussion with the bartender (probably considers himself a mixologist based on the way the drinks are made) about how the customers were obviously getting on her nerves...maybe she's not cut out for what she CHOSE to do.
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Julia R.
I was extremely disappointed by the service I received. My boyfriend and I ventured over to H&F after dinner for a drink tonight, and after enjoying my first drink I requested another. The waiter turned away and another woman showed up at the table and told me that she saw me "stumble in" and go "straight to the bathroom" and that "I should stick to water for a while." I was extremely offended because I had only enjoyed 3 drinks throughout the course of the evening (only 1 at H&F) and was by no means too intoxicated to enjoy another. I quickly gave her this explanation, and had no idea that I had "stumbled" on my way to the bathroom. Sorry I have a knee problems and can't walk in heels but that by NO means justifies me being cut off from enjoying another drink just because someone makes a quick judgment. I have never in my life been kicked out of a bar or been cut off from drinks because I've been too intoxicated and feel offended and utterly turned off by this experience. Needless to say Holeman and Finch will never be receiving my business or praise again.
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Danielle E.
I love everything about Holeman & Finch. The burger is everything they build it up to be and more. My only recommendation is that you try one of everything (do not skip the pork belly sandwich or the carbonara.
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Kate W.
Great burger, one of the better, however small portions for the prices, and ridiculously small space for such a huge demand. Expand!
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Cynthia K.
Awesome! Fresh boar sausage, tea collared greens and bacon Carmel popcorn. My taste buds are exploding in delight!
(5)
Justin M.
Very glad to report H&F fired that worthless manager from Feb. 2014 and I am now safely installed back in my neighborhood bar. My boycott is over!
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Rachel S.
I wish they served burgers whenever, but I guess that would take the fun out of it. Bar is awesome, appetizers are different but delicious, burgers are WORTH THE WAIT.
(4)
Carol L.
I missed out on one of their limited edition burgers during my visit (damn flight delay), but I stayed for a late dinner anyhow. No reservations are taken and it was still about a 30-45 minute wait on a Wednesday night around 10 pm. The space seems equally split between the bar area (first-come, first-served seating and really loud) and the small dining room (you can leave your name for a table when you arrive). It's all small plates for sharing, but some items are more substantial than others. I decided on: * 1/2 dozen (raw) BLUE POINT OYSTERS * PORK SKIN NOODLE SOUP - I thought there would be some crispy pig skin involved, but it's not the case. There were some tender meatballs, thick-cut super-soft noodles, kale and shiitake in a thin pork broth seasoned with bourbon barrel soy. Overall, it was good with the broth being the best part. The meatballs were on the slightly bland side though. * POACHED FARM EGG AND DUCK LIVER - This is like having breakfast for dinner. In addition to the perfectly poached egg, there was griddled bacon on a couple of johnnycakes drizzled with sorghum syrup. Then there was the duck liver, a first for me. It's similar to foie gras, which I'm not sad is banned in California. I felt guilty for having it, but I wanted to try it just once. I think the dish would still be great without it. * FRIED APPLE PIE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM - This hand pie had a great crust and the chunks of apple inside were piping hot. It was definitely freshly fried. It came with a small scoop of ice cream. There was a special dessert that night that sounded great too, made across the way at Eugene, but I didn't want to pass on this and I'm glad I didn't. To drink I had their SMOKING CHANGO made with berkshire ragged mt. rum, king's ginger, dubbonet, breckenridge bitters, fidencio classico mezcal and bitter truth decanter bitters. It's a strong drink, but you cannot pass on one of their cocktails. Service was good. Out-of-towners: You'll have to cab it here. And don't make plans for after dinner because this outing will take a few hours.
(4)
Nick S.
The best burger I've ever had. The small plates were good too, but you go here for the burger.
(5)
Emilia L.
Came to H&F just one day shy of the airing of Bourdain's "The Layover" featuring Atlanta eateries, including H&F. We arrived around 11:15 on Sunday to find a very long line already. They open at 11:30 for Sunday brunch. Be mindful of that -- COME EARLY. Since there were six of us, we were seated at the bar. It was quite cramped but doable. Thankfully, there were hooks for the ladies' purses. I got the burger and BF decided to try Neutral Ground -- a sandwich of fried oysters and shrimp, mayo, lettuce, pickles, sriracha and served with a couple of onion rings. He also got a ginger ale, which came out of individual bottles served in the skinniest glass ever. The ginger ale was very gingery and not that sweet. Pretty refreshing and different. Thankfully, Greg, the bartender, was an easy guy to chat with because our food took quite a while to come out. The burger patties were juicy and soft with slightly crispy edges. The slivers of red onion were only slightly cooked and not strong at all. I ate my fill and gave the rest to the BF. Still think it is incredibly salty, though it is the kind of subtle salty that is not that noticeable until you see that half your water glass is gone. The shrimp and oysters in the BF's sandwich were huge. I tried a bite of oyster and it was lightly fried, so I mainly tasted the oyster itself, including how slimy it was :\ I always eat oysters with cocktail sauce so just a plain oyster itself wasn't my thing. One thing of note: portions are on the small side, compared to other restaurants. We are so used to gargantuan portions that to see just a small handful of fries or two onion rings on a plate can come as a shock. It is not a bad thing; in fact, it is nice to just eat what you have been given and not have leftovers. To my amusement, I noticed Anthony Bourdain got a heaping helping of fries. Mmmmm-hm.
(4)
Maria S.
I'm in love! (And I haven't even tried the famous burger.) H&F is my kind of restaurant. Expert, attentive staff and thoughtful, well-prepared food and drinks. Sleek industrial interior design, with no overhead television sets. Friendly, local vibe, with an ever-increasing energy that grows into a fever pitch as the hour of the burger approaches. My favorite way to experience the joy of Holeman & Finch Public House is to arrive early. Way early, like right after they open at 5:00 PM. You'll be able to snag a parking spot in the garage, a coveted corner spot at the bar, and the attention of the master mixologists behind it. These lovely men and women know how to prepare adult libations, and no matter how busy the joint gets, they never waver in their attention to detail. If you like gin martinis, I recommend the Valley Forge, made with bluecoat gin, cocci americano, canton ginger liqueur, and bittermens grapefruit bitters. As to the food, my favorites so far include the hand chopped steak tartare, whatever fresh mushrooms are on the farm section of the menu, and a plate of cured meats and local cheeses. All these are excellent for snacking at the bar while enjoying several cocktails. (Note - do try the smoked duck ham. It's amazing.) If you prefer to enjoy your dinner seated at a table, H&F does have a very small, narrow room available on a first come, first served basis. There are no reservations. But I think you miss out on what makes this place truly special if you hide away in that part of the restaurant. Stick to the bar area. That's where the magic happens.
(5)
Elie H.
I read so much about this place as being the most hip and best burger in Atlanta. I went twice to this place before writing this review. I eat out 5 times a week and eat 3 burgers every week. Here's my review: 1-ambiance: Hip, scattered dressy couples with some hipsters who came in here to check the best burger. It's a crowded place. 2-staff: The majority are nice and very polite. 3-service: I think waiting 25min to get 3 glasses of wine at the bar and waiting 50 minutes for a burger is ridiculous... 4-The Burger: Certainly not the best! Two patties, well done with American cheese. They don't even offer to make it other than well done.. The two patties are not tasty or juicy. There's more hype than a good burger. I haven't tried other items in the menu bit j can tell you that the burger is a regular pub burger! And definitely not the best. And doesn't deserve the 50minutes wait. If you are going to this place just for its burger I recommend you to go somewhere else in midtown Atlanta..
(1)
Brittiany M.
I love the concept of the restaurant with 24 burgers at night and a very limited menu at Brunch. Get there at 11:00 on Sundays if you don't want to wait in line when they open at 11:30. The Burger was excellent but was it the best burger ever? NO.... but the hype behind it does make it pretty yummy :) A Coke is 3.00 and is presented to you in a glass bottle, so I assume no refills. I will definitely go back and all the reviews about this place are definitely on point. Parking is iffy ...
(4)
Jordan R.
Great burger! Important to note they do NOT allow you to add anything to your burger...it comes as is. Very small and crowded inside. We had a party of 5 and were crammed at a very tiny table. The wait for the food was EXTREMELY long. They make their own ketchup and it's pretty good too. Overall, great burger..ok service.
(4)
Justin O.
Top notch service with quality food and drinks. They are known for their famous H&F Burger, but you must arrive early to get your name on the list to reserve one and you can't leave until they are served. They hit the grill at 10 and by 10:15 you are enjoying a delicious double stack that is made of 100% in house ingredients with the exception of the cheese.
(5)
Alisha D.
True American gastropub. Food and drinks are delicious with a regularly rotating menu. Small plates, tapas style, and easy to share and try lots of things. If it's on the menu, go for the pork belly sandwich. And don't skip out on those yeast rolls! Perfect for any date night.
(5)
Gigi R.
Nice combination classic cocktails and fresh concoctions of summer fruits and fresh herbs. The bar has an urban industrial feel and warms up as the it begins to fill. The deviled eggs are a must, along with the steak tartare. If you haven't tried their legendary burgers you are missing out. But get their early, place your order and prepare to wait. They have a crazy system which creates a desire to win the pleasure of a taste. Unnecessary, but we all want what we think we can't have ... enjoy a charcuterie and cheese selection while you wait!
(4)
Joe C.
I absolutely love H + F. The burgers are the best in Atlanta and the ambiance is great. The bar is one of the best in Atlanta as well. Can't wait until I get back here!
(5)
Steven D.
Food $12 Sunday burger. Probably the best I've tried. It makes Five Guys taste like McDonalds. All the ingredients fit perfectly. The meat is lean without being bland. The fries were good but the ketchup was a little to sweet for me. Decor Modern and cramped. The couple sitting next to us were so close that they could hear our awkward conversations. The bathroom is clean but it has the slide doors and not the hinges. I hate slide doors with a passion. Service I came here after eating a full meal at 1kept and was seated after a two hour wait. Restaurant hopping is a lot more difficult than bar hopping. After waiting two hours, we had to wait another 30 min to get our seats. The server was very friendly but also seemed rushed. They closed in 30 min. Server was quick and filled our waters. Would I come here again Probably not. I got there at 12 to get a table for six at 2:30 pm. The burger is amazing but I'm also inpatient. It's a must try for burger lovers but I won't be a regular.
(5)
Sebastian M.
Best burgers in the city but is a bitch to get one. It's 80% hype. But boy that 20% is legit deliciousness.
(4)
Russ M.
The Burger at 10PM is all that its reputation says and more. The burger itself is outstanding and the experience is tremendous! I can't wait to go back and do it again!
(5)
Bryan S.
This is probably my favorite restaurant/bar in Atlanta. The bar program is truly world class. The burger is worth the hype, but it's far from the only reason to eat or drink here. In fact, I don't usually get the burger. The menu changes frequently, so I ask the servers for what's good, and they have never steered me wrong. There have been a number of personnel changes in the last year. I've been on the lookout for a decrease in quality, but I haven't noticed any. One caveat is that this is a small place, and the crowd can be overwhelming at times. If you really want a burger, you must come early or on an off night.
(5)
John C.
My wife and I have lived in Atlanta for more than a year and were extremely excited to try this place. The service was great and the staff were nice. However, the food was extremely overpriced and portion sizes were almost comically small. We ordered a starter, two items from the "parts" section, and an entree. We ended up getting two small slices of lambs testicles and a similarly small amount of sweetbreads. As for the pasta entree, it initially came out barely room temperature; the staff quickly remade it and the dish was quite good in the end. However, it was such a small portion that I doubt one could make that small a portion of pasta at home if they tried. They've added the burger to the menu full time, with the staff stating that most people get it. I know it's Buckhead, but there no way you can use "Public House" in the name and charge those prices for such little food. I would recommend just going to a Braves game and getting the HF burger there; it would be cheaper.
(2)
Lucy W.
Yes, there's a long wait, especially on a Saturday night...and yes, I went across to Restaurant Eugene to have an appetizer while waiting before going back to Holeman and Finch to get the "real" food and dessert. I had to try this place, since it's been raved about so much. I understand the obsession, though I would have to be in the proper mood to put up with the wait again. First of all, I didn't expect the restaurant to be so tiny...only a handful of tables and a bar area...no wonder the wait is so long! Had a great gingery Moscow Mule with homemade ginger beer. I ordered the pasta carbonara with pancetta and a raw farm egg (always my favorite part of this pasta). Everything was fresh and the pasta noodles were obviously homemade...so delicious! I also tried the pimento cheese that was ordered for our table to share...I normally am not a huge fan of pimento cheese, but I liked it. The highlight of our meal was the dessert- the sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream...heavenly, though not too sticky...the edges there the toffee had a slight crunch was my favorite part. Service was excellent...we were well looked after by our server and those who delivered our food and drinks. We had the prime corner table toward the back that has been mentioned by other Yelpers...the other small tables are pretty small and intimate so I'm glad we sat at a table with a little more room. Great people watching while waiting...some of the outfits people in Buckhead/Brookwood wear are quite amusing. While the restaurant is quite casual, there are definitely some stilettos and short skirts worn by some people. Free valet parking available in the driveway between Holeman & Finch and Restaurant Eugene.
(4)
Liz H.
Pricey. 3.5 stars. I have been here for the hyped up burger. I have stood in line for 30mins, and waited another 30mins at a small table for the mentioned burger. And when it arrived at the table, I had to paused a moment to consider the effort taken to obtain this average looking burger. Then I took a bite and I want to say that it was worth all the trouble, but I cannot. Taste-wise, I would compare this burger to a Vortex invention, or one of the Farm/Yeah burgers. Price-wise, it's a whooping $12 for a double patty with pickles and Kraft cheese. Sure the meat is juicy and you can smell the burger on your hands an hour later, but I gotta say.. it's a lot of work for a burger. At that same brunch, I tried the oyster sandwich and found it pretty tasty. I actually liked it better than the elusive H&F burger, but I'm biased. I love oysters. The Food: Burger and fries - juicy patties, average fries. Did not like either sauce that came with. Oyster sandwich - delicious. The hot sauce complimented it well. Deviled eggs - basically gourmet deviled eggs. a-ok Pate - pretty tasty but then again can you go wrong with pate? Bread was delicious as well; additional bread is not free. Bacon popcorn - you can definitely taste the bacon but it's one of those "tried it, not gonna order it again" dish. On a side note, I did like the bathroom doors. They're kind of like a warehouse door? With a cool handle. Also, they have parking in the back, but it's not really advertised anywhere. P.S. Do not come in large groups. It will take forever to be seated. It's best to come with one other person.
(4)
Alyssa K.
4.5 stars. I visited Atlanta for the first time this past weekend and I wasn't sure what to expect from the food scene there. It's not known as a big foodie city like NYC or Chicago, but after eating here, I left very satisfied and impressed. I was here with my brother and two of his friends, and we ordered nine dishes and three desserts. Since dinner here is small-plate style, you can try a wide variety of food. That night, they had everything from the normal (hot dog with pickled jalapenos... a fave of the majority of the table) to the daring (veal brains, head cheese, etc.). We kept things pretty safe that night; the poached farm egg and duck liver with griddled bacon, johnnycakes, and sorghum syrup was probably the most "exotic" dish we got (and it was absolutely delicious). Other dishes we ordered include the hand chopped steak tartare, deviled eggs, farm egg and pancetta carbonara, shrimp roll, crunchy gentleman (like a croque monsieur), spicy shrimp stew, and the ham, Genoa salami, and pork rillette from the charcuterie selection. Seriously, everything looked and tasted great. If I had to choose favorites, I'd have to say the jalapeno hot dog (with its perfectly buttered and toasted bun), the crunchy gentleman, and the steak tartare. But we definitely didn't regret ordering any of the dishes. I only wished that we had more room for extra food. Nearly everything on the menu sounded mouth-watering, and prices weren't bad at all (ranges from $4 to $19). Our server (I think his name was Chris) was very friendly, attentive, and helpful, too. The three desserts were all excellent. The sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream was the clear winner... very moist, not overly sweet, and just overall melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Every one of our reactions after the first bite was, "Wow..." and then we quickly dug our spoons back in for more. If you don't like this dessert, then something is seriously wrong with you. We also got the fried apple pie and the duck fat caramel (duck fat's used instead of butter), which were both very, very good. My brother and his friends all got cocktails, and they were all very happy with them. Holeman & Finch has a small cocktail menu printed out, but if nothing on there appeals to you, just tell your server or bartender what you like to drink, and they'll shake something up for you. They're known for their mixologists here; I wish I hadn't ordered a beer beforehand... I'll definitely have to return and try a cocktail. Overall, an excellent establishment and one I wish existed in NYC! I will return here for sure on my next visit to Atlanta, and hopefully I can try their famous burger then, too! Come with a decently-sized group (though expect at least a 30 min. wait during peak hours) and have at it with the vast menu!
(4)
Mike P.
THe only reason this place is so famous and considered the best burger is for one reason and one reason only. Their Brilliant strategy of only serving 24 burgers after 10 pm during the week!!! We went on Sunday and ordered as many as we wanted. THere was a line of 75-100 people on line waiting before the doors opened at 11:30. WHY?? Supply and Demand. ONly 24 burgers served at 10pm has created a buzz and people want what is difficult to have!! With all that said the burger is very tasty and enjoyable! But THE BEST? please! Its not worth $12 buck with a very small side of fries. I'm glad I tried it but no need to rush back there and have it again. To me THE BEST burger is still THE Counter!! THe meat is hormone free and you can taste the quality!
(3)
Marta P.
Come early, stay late. Wait in anticipation for that bull horn. Drink lots of cocktails to justify eating the whole burger. Go home happy. Is there anything else you need? I took my dad to H&F since he had never been. We showed up on a busy Wednesday night, put two burgers on the list, and sat down at the bar. He usually gets pretty cranky when he's hungry, so we ordered cocktails immediately. I got the Smoking Chango and it was delicious, and strong (the best kind). The flavors blended wonderfully, which allowed me to sip and really enjoy the cocktail rather than downing it like a cheap rum and coke. For appetizers we ordered: Deviled eggs 3 ways House Ham Gouda Cheese The deviled eggs were very tasty. I just wish there were 2 of each kind on the plate! My dad had the jalapeno, which I tried the country ham and b&b pickle. The pickle was my favorite. I feel the sweetness of the pickles really amped up the egg yolk flavor. The country ham was also tasty and smokey, but I just felt the ham was a little too much for my taste of deviled eggs. The house ham, amazing. It is fatty and melts in your mouth almost like a Spanish Iberico. They give you an entire plate that is easily gobbled up. The Gouda cheese came with some bread, honey, and pickled peach puree. All three flavors on the piece of bread were delicious. The Gouda was mild and creamy. I love fruit and honey on my cheese (who doesn't?) so I was happy to see pickled peaches that were not too sweet and complimented the cheese very well. 10pm rolled around pretty quickly and it was burger time! We could here the sizzling meat behind us as we waited in anticipation. As soon as they were placed in front of us we dove right in. My dad SCARFED that burger down and was delighted. It's so simple, just so good. Good beef, cheese, pickles, onions, and bun. Delicious fries and house-made ketchup and mustard. Our plates were clean before the second wave of burgers came out. It is so good that you want another one, but luckily you can't get one haha. The best thing about the burger (besides how it tastes) is that it only costs $10! You can spend way more at Fuddruckers for a crappy burger. It is so worth the wait. I want one right now. For dessert we got the sticky toffee pudding. Get this. You have to. It's the perfect ending. Runny chocolate, delicious pudding-cake, and whipped cream. You CANNOT go wrong with that. I don't come here nearly enough, but I'm always excited to go. It's the type of restaurant that you never get bored with.
(5)
Lola P.
Seated promptly (we had a reservation), solid service, great food made with simple ingredients at an affordable price. The complimentary valet was also a nice touch.
(5)
Juan D.
Do yourself and your party a favor and go to Bocado. The burger here is good but not as good as bocado and a few other places in town. This place is always way too crowded for its own good. The drinks are amazing but it will take you forever to get to the bar. This leads to an overall frustrating experience for a hungry customer, but hey at least they are not still going for the 25 budget / night gimmick. For the staff: You guys do an amazing job navigating this crowded place and getting the food out quick but when people are done, it's time to go. People with reservations should not have to wait 30 minutes if they show up on time.
(3)
Tiffany C.
We tried this place for the first time last night and we would return in a heartbeat! We had a great server who was very helpful and informative. The atmosphere was nice as well- perhaps a little on the loud side, but it was not ridiculous. The food was delicious! Our top picks of the evening were the roasted baby beets, quail with creamed corn, deviled eggs, collard greens, and last but not least the fried apple pie. Overall we had a great experience and we certainly would return a second time if given the opportunity.
(5)
Jamie H.
Holeman and Finch is happily close to my residence when I'm in town. The cocktails are always amazing and the staff is very friendly. On one occasion, our waiter wasn't quite up to par with his knowledge of the charcuterie but since then, I haven't had a problem. My favorite dish at H&F has to be the fried oysters, although I'd be happy with the fish and chips, steak tartare, or carbonara. I'm always excited to try their new dishes and cocktails!
(4)
Partha A.
A fine place to drink I would say. Some food bites are good as well. What bothers me is the 24 burger limit gimmick. But I don't intend to have their burger anyways. parking is complementary. Always busy. The cocktails are usually very well made. I ve had the will and the word, the supressor and something else that i forget. Service, at and around the bar is terrible. A little less terrible in the dining area. But b prepared to drift into the server's oblivion every once in a while. Food - from the menu you can't really pick out appetizers from mains or desserts from sides. unconventional is appealing only if it is well executed. the menu is not gastronomy friendly. it is just a hotchpotch of things that can be quickly whipped up. i ve had the bokchoy, the carbonara, fish n chips, hot chicken, devilled eggs. everything was ok. i liked the bokchoy the best. at least it had some amount of imagination. desserts - disaster. the sorghum cake was mealy sweet pound cake spaced with thick sugary icing. the fried apple pie - thinking about it is making me nauseous. i might go back for the cocktails. But wouldn't have food there.
(3)
Lexie C.
My two experiences have been nothing short of fantastic. We went after Brew at the Zoo, a fine choice for post-boozing noms. I was lucky enough to get the last hot chicken of the night and I shamed everyone at the table. I about inhaled the thing and would recommend it to anyone who can handle it. We went yesterday for a post-hangover, why-did-we-drink-that-much recovery and self pity session. I had a cup of the coffee and the burger. The coffee was amazing and served in a one-cup French press. I absolutely loved it. And the burger, well, it's the burger.. get real, it's pretty perfect. The woman next to me ordered it without the pickles and cheese and I almost slapped her. I see a lot of people complaining about the service. I haven't been on a really busy night but I did watch the bartender make a ton of drinks. Good drinks take time to make. If you're in that much of a rush, you probably aren't taking the time to enjoy it, either. I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Amanda T.
Ok, about this whole burger business. They say right on the website that their burger is not a gimmick, but that's exactly what it is: a gimmick. A device used to attract attention or business. "HEY, WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE BURGER THAT WE DONT TELL ANYONE ABOUT AND ONLY SERVE IT DURING THESE TIMES BECAUSE WHY NOT" Even their description of the burger on their website is pretentious as hell, using convoluted language to make a regular cheeseburger sound "exquisite." It is not stated on this yelp page (where we saw the restaurant) about the limited number of burgers and that they are in very high demand and only during certain times. We heard it was a good restaurant, get there and it is packed with nowhere to wait, even inside, and waiting 3 hours for a burger is ludicrous. We went to Yeah Burger and knew exactly what we were getting, and it was damn good. If you're into the underground hipster junk and base your experiences on how exclusive or unknown it is, then come here I guess. Otherwise, go to Vortex or Yeah Burger for actual food.
(1)
David K.
I hate to do this, but things have clearly changed here and I'm not as in love as I used to be. I have fallen out of love with the 10 o'clock burger. There were times when I used to have wet dreams about it. Last Friday it was ordinary. Yes, ordinary. Where has all the duck fat gone? I'll admit it. Sometimes I like some hefty grease. It wasn't there. Alexa G. was part of our crew that night and she's soooo right about the ketchup. It's different and not in a good way. One thing I could always rely on was ordering ANYTHING off of their always changing drink menu and loving it. Usually the ingredients never seemed like they'd be good together, yet they always combined for a fantastic libation. The Berry Something-Or-Another (not it's actual name) was $11 I just left on the table. I couldn't drink it. Kit F. best described it when he said it tasted like "someone poured water on a used maxi pad" and then wringed it out into a glass. Come back old H+F. I miss you!!
(2)
Tu P.
food and service was amazing. had the following: Edward surry ham, oconee river catfish, deviled egg three ways, bone marrow, veal, clams, pate, and chocolate moose.
(5)
James G.
This place was visited with one goal in mind, to get my hands on one of their FAMOUS BURGERS!!!!! I was successful in this goal, will explain more later. Let me start off by saying the atmosphere was awesome. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, but that was no problem considering there was a bar. I started the night out with a nice unique cocktail and some Bacon Carmel Popcorn while we waited to be seated. Both were delicious!!! While waiting we were able to put an order in for the burger! So the night was already successful. Once we finally were sat down, another round of drinks were ordered, I had another cocktail of a different sort, I wish I could remember the name of it, but either way it was delicious as well. The seating area was really nice, but a little dark for my liking. Our waiter was amazing!!! He was so kind, and very prompt. Considering H&F has so many unique food choices, our waiter was very helpful in giving his recommendations. We listened. There were 4 of us at this restaurant, so we all just ordered something unique, and shared. And don't forget, we had a few Famous Burgers coming. Once the main meals came here is what they consisted of Hanger Steak, Bone Marrow, Two Burgers, and Veal Brains...yes Veal Brains. The Hanger Steak was cooked to perfection. Excellent, excellent choice. I've never had Bone Marrow before, and I was not disappointed at all. IT was delicious. Next, was the Burgers. Let me just state I've tasted many burgers in my day. I have always striven to find the perfect burger, this was the perfect burger. Farm Burger and this place are a close 1, 2 in deciding the BEST BURGER EVER. IT was so juicy, so delicious, I wish I could of just ate it for days. GO THERE AND EAT THIS!!!! Oh yeah, there is one more item to talk about. I know it seems like the burger was the best thing I ate...but something trumped this; VEAL BRAINS. I do not know what we were thinking when ordering this, maybe it was the drinks talking, but we ordered it, and lets just say there were no brains left to be found on the plate. They were served in a butter sauce and you ate them over bread. You have to order the Veal Brains, trust me, you will thank me later. All in all Holeman & Finch was a 5/5 for me. Great vibe throughout the restaurant, the employees were nice, great drinks, and amazing food. If you are in the Atlanta area and really want to put yourself out there with eating some unique food, go here.
(5)
Jin M.
I'm going to be honest with you- this review is based on my drunken experience at Holeman & Finch. So I'm not sure how accurate this is; I apologize in advance if my taste buds were skewed due to 486202 shots of Jameson, and 2453 cups of Jet Fuel slushy from Flip Flops. (Jet Fuel is the devil) It was probably around 1am when we left Flip Flops from a Halloween party. Not quite sure what happened between there and ending up at H&F, but whatever, we all made it in one piece to eat some breakfast. I had these amazing cheesy breakfast quesadilla. I can't tell you what it was called, but I remember there were eggs and cheese in it. We usually stop by Waffle House for a 'after-booze dinner/breakfast', and I'm always satisfied with whatever I'm eating from WAHO. But this was different from WAHO. It was super good. I pretty had my face planted into the plate. I wouldn't be surprised if I was licking the plate. Anyways, one day, I will go in there sober, and I'm sure it'll still be freaking good.
(4)
Justin A.
I don't really know what I can add here that hasn't been said already, except that the house beer is pretty good. This place has more than just burgers, but I came for the burger. It was very reasonably priced. I can get a much worse burger for about the same price nearly everywhere else. I mean really I think it was like 12 bucks for a world class burger and fries. Of course the beer added like 6 dollars but totally worth it. It does edge out the Bocado burger (by a slim margin). I think the biggest difference here is the Holeman burger are thicker patties, the bun is a little better, and it has these tiny sliced onions inbetween the meat. Those little touches do make it a better burger.
(5)
Matt O.
Went here last night and wasn't disappointed. Thanks yelpers for the help since I'm not from Atalanta. Our server Jazz should get props while there was a hiccup in our wine order he still stayed positive and even threw in this absolutely delicious ham. Food was good for the price two people 130 bucks with some drinks.
(4)
Dalan C.
Cool trendy spot with awesome food and even better service. First, you got to love that they have a parking structure, which makes it nice and easy to park. Again a hip trendy looking joint, with lots of people in their later 20's and 30's. I came and sat at the bar since they were full in the main dining room. But the service there was awesome. Super friendly staff and attentive and quick. I started off with the Mixed Green Salad. This was a really good salad and not over dressed. Packed with really nice flavors coming from the crispy shallots and candy pecans. Next was the Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Pasta. This was insanely good and perfectly cooked pasta. A must have if you go there. For my next course I had the grilled pork belly sandwich (more like a slider) again delicious and cook amazingly with a little crispiness to the belly. I ended with a pretzel to go. Again a great pretzel, but I would say slightly over priced at $5. If I get a chance to come back, I will definitely try their burger (which they serve at 10pm and only make 24 of them).
(5)
Cassi P.
Absolutely amazing food!!! If you like an adventurous meal....this is for you!!! Nothing came out that wasn't spectacular!!! The cocktails are a little pricey, buuuutttttt delish!!!! Try the Southside drink and the crunchy lady tapas,!!!! Yummmm
(5)
Sheree C.
I was tagging along with friends as unknowing tourists in search of the famous burgers. We were told to expect around 1 hour wait for a group of 7. The bar area was packed and there isn't an actual waiting area so we were constantly getting run into by servers. They also have a unique menu of cocktail/beers to enjoy while waiting.. Luckily we were seated in ~25 minutes since we opted to split up and take two tables. This place is tiny! First of all the burger wasn't on the menu, nor were we aware that burgers had to be reserved. Some of my pals interrogated the waiter who then informed us they usually sell out by 8 pm even though they don't go on the grill until 10 pm ! So, reserve your burger as soon as you arrive. Otherwise, our server was extremely helpful and patient which was part of what made the visit worthwhile. Side note- If you are veggie, there isn't much options but you are probably used to not having many options at a pub. They have breads/ cheeses and the "farm" section of the menu does have a variety of salad and greens but I still had to order my kale salad sans candied bacon. My table shared a few small plates including deviled eggs, catfish grits, some pot pie, steak tartare.. most of which I didn't sample but everyone said they enjoyed the food very much. I found the ones I did taste to be flavorful but on the heavier side. The most memorable part of the meal was dessert... That sticky toffee pudding!! It was a moist and spongy toffee infused cake with melty chocolate chip and topped with butter pecan ice cream.
(3)
David H.
Great charcuterie, a great burger when you can get them (Sunday Brunch for sure), and a great drink program. One of my favorite places in all of Atlanta. I only wish the space was just a bit larger, and the location a bit closer.
(5)
William H.
Maybe I'm the only one that thinks the "burger time" announcement is over done. However, I've eaten here twice and have never been disappointed. The charcuterie looks amazing and I would recommend it on looks alone. I would also advice to get a bunch of different little things if you are going in a group so you can sample all the great small dishes available. The cocktails are amazing. Its evident that they take a lot of care in creating them with very high quality ingredients. It definitely recommend.
(4)
Mary E.
This has to be one of the best places I've ever been to. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are beyond friendly. With that in mind, the food is out of this world! Try the bacon caramel popcorn. I've never had my taste buds dancing this much before. Do not wait to get your burger order in! Its the most phenomenal burger you'll have.
(5)
Chris W.
One of my favorite places to eat at because of the unique and interesting things they serve that you simple can't find anywhere in Atlanta. We have tried virtually everything they serve; however, here's a list of some of my favorites. Pot of Chicken Liver Pate Veal Brains Beef Heart Steak Tartar Bacon Caramel Popcorn They've changed the menu a few times and some of my other favorites are no longer there, but these few have remained and are still fantastic. All in all it's a great place to share small plates and try something new. Also, the cocktails are rock solid.
(4)
John K.
I know that many people come to Yelp to review restaurants and see what people think in regard whether they should dine there. Looking at the latest reviews (from just Feb '13), I see several 5 stars reviews and a couple one and two star reviews. So, what is a person to think? Especially if you are visiting Atlanta on business or for some other reason...do you go to Holeman and Finch based on the apparent disparity of reviews here? Let me do litte "level setting", if I may. I travel on business a lot. I have the privilege of going to restaurants all across the U.S. and have eaten in some fantastic restaurants in every major city and I do use Yelp to help guide me. Holeman and Finch is one of those, unique, one-of-kind sole proprietorships that you look for in city. They won the James Beard award in 2012 for best restaurant Bar program and that in itself, is saying something. The place is small (a very limited amount of tables) and they do not have large kitchen. This assures an attention to detail and it is all about quality not quantity. They have a limited menu, where they make pretty much everything (hot dogs included, when they are on the menu) on site. They do not have a "walk in cooler", which means they do not stock a ton of food in their "freezer". This is by design...they use the food they have on hand and when it's gone, that is it! They rotate their menu, so do not expect some dishes to be on their menu all the time. Burgers are one of the exceptions and enough has been written about them, I will not go into it here on my review. Holeman and Finch does not take reservations. So while Randy A's review is unfortunate, is just part of what makes this place unique. You want to get seated, go EARLY or on a Monday or Tuesday. Walk in at 8 PM on a Thursday or Friday, you are going to wait. Again, H&F does have very limited seating. The bar area is always hoping and you will not find any better bartenders in Atlanta in regard to uniqueness of drinks, variety and something special. I have a friend who loathes the term "Mixologist", that is, referring to bartenders as such, but if there was EVER a restaurant or bar where that term applies, this is one. I am not a big mixed drink consumer (more of a wine guy), however, Holeman and Finch is one of the places where I indulge in their cocktails. Simply awesome. Their food? Well, if you love meats, things like sausages and such, this is place. I have brats in Milwaukee, saugage in Chicago and Holeman and Finch makes everythng on premise and you will not find anything better in the Southeast. The deviled eggs are a staple and they are great, but this is a place to explore a few new things--they truly embody what you would thing as a "farm to table" restaurant. They have their own bakery, which sells their bake goods via retail and at the Peachtree Farmers Market. Some of the best bake goods you can find in the city. If you are from out of town and wondering what Atlanta has unique to offer in terms of a cool, eclectic restaurant, then this is a place you must try. I live in Buckhead and it is one of my favorite places. Just know what to expect when you walk in the door and do not let the bad reviews here scare you.
(5)
Margaret S.
Worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. The waiter had anger management issues, incredibly rude and strange behavior. He did his best to spoil our evening. Not what you expect for a night out especially at a place like this. Really disappointing after having had a meal at their other establishment just last week, Restaurant Eugene, which is quite elegant. Casts a pall over both restaurants - how could management tolerate that?
(1)
Taylor A.
Have you heard? It's actually cooler now to NOT get the 10pm burger. Truth. Came in at 7pm on a Wednesday. They don't take reservations, so we hung out in the bar for about 30 minutes. I love that the bartenders come to you wherever you're sitting so you don't have to fight to get a drink. For a place that so well-known by the well-heeled, I was surprised how friendly and laid back our bartender was. Really the whole vibe was pretty laid-back for a place that serves grouper cheeks. You can really come here in a cocktail dress or hipster-ed out and you'll fit right in. H + F is really a different dining experience because there really aren't appetizers and entrees, but a smattering of plates and parts and meats and cheeses. I love the concept though because you can try so many items on their very unique and exotic menu. We started with the pretzel that was a bit oily for my taste, especially for a place that focuses so heavily on their breads. Next was a ham shards, hard biscuit, and honey dish which was a total miss for me. The biscuit very dry, and didn't go well with the honey and chewy ham. The steak tartare was the absolute star of the evening and was really the kind of dish I was hoping for. A loose patty of tartare covered in some crispy strings. The effect was like eating the tartare on a crispy cracker. Loved it! The catfish on grits dish was also excellent. Small catfish strips fried to perfection over coarse and creamy grits. Grouper cheeks were coated with a jerk-like seasoning over a celery salad. Cooked well with a grouper taste. You'd be hard to tell they were the cheeks. My only question is what happened to the rest of the grouper? The pork skin noodle soup was way over salted, though I enjoyed the 6-minute egg and noodles themselves. Just avoid the broth. I truly love marrow, but here it was a miss for me. Served at surface-of-the-sun temperature it wasn't that creamy, almost butterlike marrow I was expecting. Almost like unsalty fat from a ribeye steak. The toffee cake as a finisher was excellent with their creamy and delicious house-made whipped cream. Service and ambience were top notch here, but I was expecting much greater things out of the kitchen. I'll certainly be back to venture more into the brains and tongues side of the menu.
(3)
Alan S.
This is a 5 star joint. Except it's small, and you can wait for hours and not get a table, and some of the dishes can be a bit overpriced... But if cash is no concern, and you're into weird pig parts and the like, you will LOVE H&F. To get around the wait, we deftly grabbed a spot at the bar. It's definitely a scene here. Be seen that is. And bumped into frequently if you're the lucky ones to get a table. The menu changes frequently, but is set up in a "small plates" fashion - perfect for sharing and tasting many delicacies. To each his own, of course, but everything from lamb "fries" to foie gras over johnny cakes, it was all delicious. If you are not into such items, at least go for a drink. H&F probably has one of the most amazing drink menus I've seen in a while. Artfully crafted, intriguing combinations of liqueurs to suit every palate. Our server was Pumps - an awesome character that not only treats you right, but will take the time to get you through the menu in the right way. Complimentary valet, too.
(4)
Emma B.
A few weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 4 years anniversary and as a result I surprised him by taking him here - for the BURGER! When we got there we was welcomed by a nice hostess. I told her we wanted the burger and she told me hurry to the bar to reserve it. When we did there was Only 5 burgers left, we got two of them!!! The dining area was full so we stayed in the bar area. The atmosphere was great. While waiting the hostess came to tell us our table was ready but we were having SO MUCH FUN so we stayed there. While waiting for the burger which is only served at 10pm we ordered several different things, my fav the collards! By 10pm I was full but I had to save a little room for the burger. When 10p hit the whole restaurant was filled with a great burger smell. I must say, the 3 hrs wait was well worth it. The burgers are well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The fries are great as well. And the meal was not expensive. Def will be back!!!
(5)
Ronita B.
Absolutely gorgeous food with special mention to steak tartare ( served with potato straws creates an amazing textural contrast), chicken liver pate and gratin of bone marrow. We ordered about 10 different small plates and liked all of them. The drink selection was pretty decent as well. My only negative feedback will be the uber tight sitting arrangement, but maybe it's an acquired taste! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about food and we must go back soon to sample their famed burger and pasta carbonara.
(4)
Tori W.
Some of the best food I have ever eaten....EVER. Eclectic menu made with fresh, local ingredients. Full bar with unique drink menu & GREAT wine/beer selections.
(5)
John A.
Another good, not great. We came on a Sunday for brunch because I'm not into playing games for food - trying to come on a weeknight. We sat in the bar area to avoid the wait. There were constantly people lurking over our shoulders hanging around us with drinks while waiting for their tables. The burgers came out pretty quickly once we ordered. Good quality burger, but I don't think their better than Vortex - and there's much more effort involved. I thought it reminded me of The Shake Shack (soon to have a location in Atlanta).
(3)
LeRue C.
I heart H&F. I really do. Don't you just love those dates where no matter how long the food takes to come out or how packed the restaurant is the only thing you notice is your date.. That was my first experience with H&F. :) Regardless of the mushy stuff, H&F delivers a unique and interesting menu. H&F is a place that gives Buckhead back some of it's vibrancy. On this visit, my date and I had the steak tartar which I didn't try and he devoured, the watermelon basil Thingy, a mouse of some sort, the sea bass, and a couple of bottles of Rosè. It's kind of a blur now. I wish I could describe the menu items better. I was most pleased with going to an American restaurant with such diversity in it's menu. Since this visit and subsequent others I've had a few other items such as the burger which I thought was worth all of the accolades given in previous reviews, but I was sure I would have a heart attack soon if I ate it on a regular basis. It is truly phenomenal. The cocktails for me are pretty insane. I thoroughly enjoy being Intro'd to a new drink or liquor. H&F is your place if you enjoy it too. I'm so glad H&F is nearby and if I have a super tipsy night I can walk home.
(4)
John S.
Came here with a date last night around 1130, kinda sad I missed the 10pm burger but kinda excited to try their other dishes and hoping they were as good. And heck, my hopes were met. So we got there and were quickly seated since there weren't many people (Wed night). Pretty quickly our server came, along with a friendly attitude eager to serve us. He asked if we wanted drinks and we didn't so he just said he'd give us a bit to look at the menu, and adding that we should keep in mind that the dishes are all like small samplers. Kind of like tapas, it sounded to me, and it was. I ended up ordering 3 of the meats as a starter, the corned beef tongue, bresaola, and the paris ham. Those three came as a tiny tiny portion with sauce, and showed me that quality was definitely taken into consideration over quality! The little strips of meat were incredibly good in taste and texture, not dry, but just moist enough. We also got 2 warm dishes. My date got the farm egg and pancetta carbonara, and as per the waiter's recommendation, I got the beef tongue(?). I don't recall the exact name since the menu online actually doesn't seem to be updated. Anyways, they both got there before we finished the starting dish, which was a nice touch. As soon as i started cutting into my dish, it already seemed tender, but when I actually put it in my mouth it was just spectacularly savory. So tender and flavorful and ugh, I just had to hold myself back from devouring it to enjoy it longer! I also tried the carbonara, and kinda stole a really big bite because it was SO good. It was almost like it was too salty but it definitely wasn't, it was just the combination of flavor and... my mouth is now watering thinking about describing it. Ugh. Anyways, now having tried something besides the already AWESOME 10pm burger, I see that Holeman and Finch is seriously an awesome place to eat. If you live in the ATL and haven't been here you need to fix that ASAP. Open til 1:30 pm Mon-Sat!
(5)
Jessie K.
Shared a number of small plates with a few friends. I'd highly recommend going with a few friends for the first time. The more plates you can taste the better. The server will bring out the plates in order of lightest to richest in flavor. Their cocktails are tasty and unique as well. If you're starving... this may not be the best destination. I was pretty hungry, but I didn't mind because I was enjoying the cocktails in between plates. An overall amazing experience. One of our favorite places in Atlanta. The pork sliders were my favorite... Also had the deviled eggs, crunchy gentleman, steak tartar, carbonara, an arugula salad, and a few others. My next mission is to try their burger... now that we thoroughly explored the rest of their menu, it's time to strap down and get their burgers. Supposedly that's the main reason why they only make two dozen of them, and only serve them after 10pm - they want to be sure everyone realizes that they are capable of SO MUCH MORE.... than just burgers. Can't wait to see what all the hype is about.
(5)
Brent W.
I had very high expectations for this place. My sister and brother in law all had great things to say about it. So while I was town for thanksgiving, the whole family went here for brunch. I got there at 11 so that we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. There was already a short line outside. The burger consisted of 2 small patties that were well-done and a bit salty. I was not impressed. It took a long time to get the food. Lots of people that came in after us got their food before us. I would suggest the Vortex for a burger.
(2)
Richie P.
This place has such great atmosphere, but even on a Monday do yourself a favor and make reservations! You can sit at the bar and it is full service, but unless you get one of the tabletops it's not all that comfortable. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious!!!!! The potato wedges and the fish were fantastic! The service was also great, our server was very knowledgeable. I'm already planning my next visit.... I'll be sure to call ahead!
(4)
Kisha M.
I ate here for brunch a couple of weeks ago. Yes, I had the burger. Yes, it was delicious. Would I wait in line to get it? No. But I would definitely order it again if I found myself there on a not so busy Sunday afternoon. I also had the Standard which was great and the deviled eggs. They were good as well. Note: H+F is NOT kid friendly. It was brunch so she was okay to be there, but it I didn't have my own booster seat in the car, she would have had no place to sit.
(3)
Fran D.
Walked in on a Saturday night and was seated right away and had great service from the waiter. The waiter recommended great cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. We had a delicious burger and tried a lot of different foods. It seems like a great place for a date or amongst a FEW friends to try creative cocktails and appetizers. I wasnt overly impressed by the bacon popcorn, but I always appreciate a good gastro menu! I will definitely bring more friends back to this place!
(4)
Scotty P.
I'm not one for long winded reviews. Food = good (somewhat exotic menu) the burger is well worth the wait, but I suggest going for Brunch because they make more than 24. my only gripe is the fact that it's a small space that they pack too many people. Definitely should be on the 'places to eat in Atlanta' checklist
(5)
Cata E.
I really really (really) loved the combate sunrise for breakfast! But....it was TiNY. You really can't expect an adult to be happy with such a great tasting dish but only have 5 bites especially in a city where Sunday brunch is so competitive. My husband had the world famous burgers but it was also just small and good. I still choose yeah burger as better and more filling. The wait here is crazy but I guess as we did you have to try it once to say you have done it.
(3)
Ben R.
It has been a while since I found a place which I think really deserves all five stars. Believe the hype - but don't just come for the burger, they have much more to offer. Walk in and you are immediately viewing the kitchen area, I love this concept. A couple strategically placed glass walls gives you some insight into what goes on behind the scenes. On your left there is an intimate - if limited - seating area. We arrived on a Wednesday around eight o'clock and they was a solid wait already (reservations not accepted). On your right is the bar area, and this is what really brought the whole experience together for me. The bar was busy, standing room only, but if you can secure one of the small tables, or counters set around the space, you can order off the menu. The drink menu offers limited, but good selection of beer, decent wines, and a fantastic cocktail menu. The cocktails alone would make this a go-to bar for me. The food is, well, very foodie. Well balanced, unique, new. Everything we got was executed well, and lived up to my unfairly high expectations. Not much more to say here, if you like interesting food this is a must-try.
(5)
Melissa R.
This is the first place my best bro took me when I came to Atlanta for a visit. If you like designer cocktails then you will, probably, like this place. If you are a beer person you are not going to be wowed but it will get the job done. Also, the bartenders know their stuff and can point you in the right direction if you are unsure of what you would like. This place has a pretty good vibe and has a not too young but not too old crowd. Our main bartender was awesome and I enjoyed watching him make my friend's cocktails...seems like there was a lot of love put into them. The bartender's "assistant", on the other hand, needed to step up his game. He was cleaning up the bar area the whole night and would toss bottles ect. into the trash. This made me a little nervous because I don't generally enjoy watching objects fly in my direction. Then, the inevitable...trash bounces off the bar, hits my empty beer can sending it into the air (like 3 inches but whatever), crashes back down onto the bar and splashes me with its remnants of beer droplets. Not a big deal buuuuuut if you are gonna be like Tom Cruise in Cocktail you need to get it together. Next time I'm in ATL I will dine in and avoid the bar.
(3)
Jennifer L.
I was ready to write a scathing review of this place because we were told it'd be a 35 minute wait but it ended up being 1.5 hours... but then the food was so good and the wait staff so helpful that I think it was worth it. We would have left if we knew the wait was so long, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise. They do not take reservations, and the whole place has 15 tables in the dining area (although there is bar seating, which was full), and they do this burger pre-order thing at 7pm so it gets full of people waiting for the burgers to be made at 10pm. I don't think there's a bad thing on the menu (really creative food), and it was amusing watching the chefs through a window while we waited. Very reasonable prices for the best home-made hot dog I've ever had, haha!
(5)
Valerie T.
Delicious tapas-styled restaurant! The roasted broccoli is so good. The only down side is that the restaurant itself is very small, it felt kind of cramped, but if you're lucky and the dinner crowd is nice, it could be an awesome experience! You have to get there early if you want to get the burgers though. We got there around 8:30 and was seated around 9ish, but by the time we ordered the burgers were all sold out! They looked super delicious though and it seemed that everyone who got them were satisfied. Definitely have to come back to try it one day!
(4)
Rosie G.
Love love love this place!!! Everything's good!!! We usually order the deviled eggs and a bunch of entrees because they're small and good for sharing. Good selection of cocktails and beers as well. The burger that they're famous for is delicious, good traditional burger. If you want to try the burger but don't want to take the chance at missing out on week nights ( since the amount they put out is limited), then show up for their Sunday lunch. Anyone can order it then.
(5)
Jim L.
Before I get into it, I want to make clear that the Burger Tour did not get to Holeman and Finch in Buckhead, but the location at Turner Field, which has just opened. If I get to Buckhead, fine, but if not, so be it. Maybe you can invite me. So I got to the Ted about 10 minutes after the gates opened and went right for the H & F location. It's attached to the merchandise shop and beside the Chophouse(stay outta there). There were about 6 people in front of me and I must say the smell was fantastic. Burgers cooking and onions and cheese..... The great thing was that your burger is cooked right before your naked steaming eyes and then handed to you(see the pics). So you get to stand there and slobber for a minute or two. The people working there seemed really cool and one of the guys watched me taking pictures of him cooking and said; 'Don't worry, my man, we're gonna stack one up for ya'. So I got the burger and then had to find a place to sit, as there is no place here. The burger is really good. Juicy, very flavorful, cooked just right and double stacked. The patties are semi-small, so getting two of them is a plus. The red onion that is grilled with it really makes it good. Just enough to be tasted but not overpower any of the burger. Prices; $12 for the burger and fries(they're good, too). $15 if you want a Coke product with it. I say it's worth it. In the end I cannot say it's the best burger in Atlanta or worth all the hype, but it's also tough to live up to that, so I definitely give an easy 4 stars and a big recommendation from the J/J Burger Tour.
(4)
Linda C.
The experience was completely ruined by the 1.5 hour wait we experienced. Oh, and the host was an a**hole. What did we get for being overlooked for a table that should have been ours? A free app of pimento cheese. We told the server that we don't eat it and they stil wanted to force it on us. Did our waitress tell us anything about the menu or the fact that the cheese we ordered smelled and tasted like 1 yr. old sweat socks? Nope. In the end I think she overheard me complaining about the crap service and they 'adjusted' bill. Frankly, another review commented that her burger tasted better because she was practically starving. I'd almost agree. I'm never going back to this place. The food isn't THAT good.
(2)
Erin C.
Burgers are unreal. Worth the wait to eat them at 10:00 at night! And if you're not a night owl, just go to a Braves game.... As one who normally dislikes onions and normally piles ketchup on burgers, I wouldn't change this onion-y, cheesey, b&b pickley, no-ketchup-needed burger one bit.
(5)
Damon C.
This was my 2nd time at H & F as I felt it deserved a second chance. This time was just as disappointing as the first. We ordered about 6 different small plates and did not enjoy any of them. The food was way too rich for me or my friend. The portion sizes are about average but over priced for each one. The drinks are really incredible with great bartender and servers. I just can't recommend this place based on the food. If I would have waited till 10p.m. I may feel differently - but I can't eat hamburgers at 10p.m, unless I'm seein double.
(2)
Isaac M.
Best burger in town, hands down. Plan to get there early, enjoy the bacon popcorn, a tray of deviled eggs (a tray a person, let's be real) and the cocktails that are out of this world. Definitely worth the hype, that said be ready to spend some coin, drinks and burgers for 2 can quickly reach 75+.
(5)
Tramaine W.
First off, thanks to fellow yelpers for tipping me off on how hard this place is to find. I started to play I-spy about two blocks away then I took a chance and it paid off.(Turn in at the "Aramore") The decor is very nice, I sat in the bar area and I was loving the hanging meat and the cool metal accents. Very city chic but comfortable and cool. The burger was good but not incredibly flavorful; the best thing was the bun. I also liked the fries but I hated the ketchup, it tasted like it had bbq sauce in it, it ruined my mood. The burger had that "I'm an overweight American give me fat that clogs my arteries" juiciness to it but not too much like grindhouse in my opinion. The fries at grindhouse are better to me and the burger is better at Farm Burger, not by much though maybe 4.8 to 5.0.Honestly in this pinnacle of burger competition it really comes down to personal preference so I wont take anything away from H&F. I also had the deviled eggs. My favorite out of the three was the sriracha, I didn't like that it was so cold though. Next time I go I will try the hot dog, some alcohol, and maybe something off the parts section. I will also go back to Farm burger and reevaluate whether H&F disserves their fifth star from me. Maybe I am being biased since I went there first. Props to the waiters, they were very efficient and fast they moved like clock work. They must play a lot of "Diner Dash".
(4)
Brendan C.
Myself and a colleague were in Atlanta on business and we were excited to check out Holeman and Finch based on other reviews and the burger hype. We called ahead to find out that they do not take reservations so our plan was to arrive around 7:30 and start a tab at the bar until we could be seated and order a few dishes until burger time at 10 pm. We arrived right around 7:30 and we got very lucky to get seated right away at the communal table. One thing to note is that since the dining space is so small the tables are very close together and there is not a lot of privacy, but we had some fun conversations with our neighboring dinners and met some great people! We started by ordering the bacon caramel popcorn and the charcuterie selection of 5. The waiter described the popcorn as Cracker Jack on Steroids and he was correct. It was sweet and salty at the same time and absolutely delicious. We then had the ham, marrow and one of the salads. The marrow was a little disappointing and not memorable, but the other dishes were very good. Around 8:30 there were only 5 burgers left and we ordered two of them. The staff was so gracious and educated. The waitress commented that they have each tried all of the beers and dishes that they offer! She had commentary and all of the dishes and provided good advice to navigate the menu. There was around an hour from our last dish until the burger arrived and they were fine with us staying at the table and ordering drinks until the burger arrived. Right at 10 they announced that it was burger time and around 10-15 minutes later the burger arrived at our table. The burger was simply presented with just cheese and pickles and on it and a side a fries. Also on the side was a house made ketchup they had some interesting flavors. It was very good burger and is best if you eat it quickly! Overall we had a great experience and Holeman and Finch and found that the combination of top notch service, food and atmosphere make for a great meal!
(5)
ernesto s.
without hearing too much about h&f, we decided to give it a shot. the interior design is quite unique, and we had no complaints with getting what might have been the worst seat in the house, facing a couple less than 6 feet away (looked like a second date). i have to be fair - the food here is good. Buuuut, it's HEAVY. Even the cabbage has pork grease on it. The 10pm burger is also good, but more hype than heaven. I'd definitely recommend this place after a 10K. outee.
(3)
Julia L.
Holeman and Finch! Never a disappointment! What a great spot - I actually prefer the bar area over the restaurant because it is so full of life every night I've been there - which is a mix of weekend nights and weeknights. The front of the house staff is made up of skilled bartenders and a host of interesting and personable servers who are knowledgable about the menu, ready to entertain conversation and are truly there to make sure you have a great experience at Holeman. (On my last trip here, the bartender did not have Jack Daniels honey and made a housemade mixture of honey and bourbon to make sure I had the drink I asked for. Great service.) This has become my go-to spot when I have friends in town and want to take them a memorable place in Atlanta. I have still yet to have the famous 10 o'clock burger (I feel like if I have it for weekend brunch, it's just cheating), so looking forward to doing so a future trip!
(5)
Emily R.
Just a quick update, they are now serving the Sunday brunch burger with fries, not onion rings and at least the ones I had were excellent. They are also selling the burger to-go, which means that now even on Sunday it's not a sure thing as they are only set up to do 70 of them, so don't plan to wander in around 2:00 and get a burger. They might also be sold out of just about everything else on the menu as the brunch crowd has been growing and growing, with a hour and a half wait two Sundays ago.
(4)
Joshua M.
So my third time to this establishment and this time I whent for the burger. Yep, "its burger time" as they say. Only 24 burgers made every night. The meat was incredibly tender and every component but the cheese is made in house(the bun,, pickles, ketchup and mustard and handcut fries) Deffinetely the best burger I have had in my life. However I can not write this review soly on a burger, I must in fact mention that the menu changes daily and every time I have been we are treated to something new. My rooster head was a bit strange with hardly any meat, but once you get to the brain the texture is creamy and light. The cockscumb was a bit like chicken fat, but it is what it is. My server was new but seemed happy to be working and was delighted to give us as much information as he was able to give. I love the atmosphere of this restaurant and with the kitchen open for viewing with the house cured meats in the window I was thrilled to see how proffesional there setup was. Dont count this restaurant out on your list of atlantas favorites.
(5)
Shrimpy A.
after all the buzz i had to give it a shot... went on a Sunday just after 11. had a mimosa and the pimento cheese app.. i am a huge pimento cheese snob, and i make the best around... or at least i thought i did. H and F's is the best i have ever had.. sharp, creamy, great pepper flavor, damn it was tasty... ordered the infamous burger. mid rare. it was possibly the best non-kobe burger I've had.. juicy, succulent, seasoned ONLY with salt... fresh baked roll that was perfect. not to big, nothing fancy.. a couple sprigs of red onion, and AMERICAN cheese.. this sucker is the real deal.. if you don't love this burger there is something inherently wrong with you, and i would not let you watch my dog for a weekend.. hand cut fries were pretty good.. the house made mustard, ketchup, and pickles on the side was a little over kill... some good ole Heinz would have been on point for me.. but that is their thing. bonus: they skimp a bit on the crackers with the pimento cheese spread app, so we had a good bit of the cheese left... quickly wiped it up with the french fries... wooo-eeeeeeeee... when i go back, i am anxious to try other menu items... but i don't know if i will ever be able to....
(5)
Jim H.
Incredible bar selection. Bourbons, whiskeys, ryes....oh my! The food is tasty but can get a little complex on the seasonings and flavors. I highly recommend going mainly for the fantastic drink selection and ordering some tasty meats or cheeses to compliment the experience. The menu makes it difficult to create a full meal so definitely try the bar first to get a taste of H&F first. Another suggestion would be to treat it like a dim sum place and go with a small group so you can all get small tastes of lots of different dishes while you toast the night away!
(4)
Ven R.
In town again for work and wanted to try the companion restaurant to Eugene. H&F was very good. We arrived in time to grab a quick drink at the bar and got set up in a booth thanks to Regan. Our server was friendly and informative when asked questions about vegetarian options on the menu. We ordered a dozen oysters, pimiento cheese, pasta carbonara, fried shrimp salad, butterhead lettuce, red peas, and steak tartare. For dessert we picked the fried apple pie and burnt cream. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes. Service was prompt. This is a good place for small groups.
(4)
F H.
HOLY MEAT! This place was great, but super-crowded. I loved the "old fashioned" drinks and think they have started a trend to get people trying more traditional cocktails, rather than that cosmopolitan garbage that was all the rage a few years ago. The burger WAS great and all, but I don't know that I like all of the rules and having to reserve my meal and only being able to eat at 10 pm. The other dishes we tried were strong enough that I'd pass on the burger ridiculousness and try something else next time.
(3)
Chuan S.
I have been back to H&F many times since. I still don't like the logistics and seating arrangements at H&F, but I had a chance to eat their 10PM burger as a whole by myself. It was good burger even though it was on the greasy side, but that is what you get when you have two burger patties with two slices of cheese cooked in duck fat. The sweetbread is awesome though and it is a good place to eat when you can find a seat.
(4)
aaron s.
decent food for a pricey-ish gastropub. interesting menu but the portions were needlessly small. NOTE!!!!! our waiter was racist and short tempered. he was old, and had a very pointy ugly chin beard. avoid him. AVOID THE OLDER WAITER WITH THE CHIN BEARD! HE WAS RIGHT OUT OF AUSTIN POWERS
(2)
Jason B.
I've probably been to H&F about a half dozen times. It's been reviewed ten ways from Sunday. So, I present three tips to help ensure a five-star experience when you visit H&F ... 1. Don't go on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if it's your first time. Heck, you might even want to stay away from Thursdays. The place is open everyday and serves food until really late. Why not try it on a Tuesday? 2. Plan your visit around Burger Time. Look, the rest of the menu is phenomenal. But, if you know about the burger, and you miss an opportunity to have it, you're going to be a little bitter and it will impact your experience. Arrive by 9:30. Have a drink or two. If you're really hungry, one burger is more than enough (who said they wanted to have two????). If you're not, or you want to try other items on the menu, too, then split one. Top to bottom, it's phenomenal, but I dream about the homemade mustard. 3. Follow the advice of fellow yelpers. Order what's mentioned often, like the crunchy gentleman. Everything I've ordered on the menu (and I've tried to touch every corner) has been superb. The only dish I wouldn't order again was the Lobster Roll, and not because of the taste. It's simply overpriced, but I know that, and I stay away from it. So, these are just a few tips to help enhance your H&F experience. Once you get that first visit under your belt, you can branch out and try the charcuterie plate on a Friday evening. But for your first visit, keep it basic!
(5)
Betty R.
Why did it take us so long to visit this happenin' Buckhead spot? I had finally heard enough wondrous and magical things about H&F to give it a go. The space is much smaller than I imagined, but the vibe is pretty comfortable. We started with the bread and salted butter, the deviled eggs three ways, and the crisp B&B pickles. The bread "box" consisted of Parker House rolls, a slice of pumpernickel, a slice of crusty baguette-type bread, and a slice of rye. The rolls and the pumpernickel were definitely the standouts - and the butter would have been as well, had it not been inconsistently salted (some bites were bland, and some were SUPER salty). I loved the deviled eggs, though I can't for the life of me remember the "three ways." I'm not normally a huge fan of bread and butter pickles, but these fried babies were absolutely delicious, especially when paired with the spicy mayo. Next we decided to do a fish course, ordering the pan-seared black bass with braised Vidalia onions and the fish and chips. The former was somewhat underwhelming - the fish was cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was nice, but I suspect that there were leeks accompanying the dish rather than Vidalias, and they were quite stringy and tough. The latter, however, was frickin' fantastic. The fish was tender and flaky, and the batter was flavorful and just the right thickness. It was fried perfectly, with just the right amount of grease. The potato wedges were fine, but they needed some kind of sauce. We decided that round three would be all about offal (or, what is labeled on the H&F menu as "Parts"). We ordered the gratin of marrow and the peppercorn crusted veal hearts, served with a parsnip puree and a blood orange marmelade. I was quite hesitant at first, because as much as I love "parts," some organ meat has that very metallic taste, like sucking on a penny. Thankfully, the heart was rich and tender and not organy at all, kind of like eating a really high-quality steak. The star of the dish, though, was the parsnip puree - not only was it delicious, but it was the smoothest, lightest, most velvety puree I've ever encountered. I didn't care for the blood orange marmelade (I found it bitter and overpowering), but husband loved it. As for the marrow, I'm not sure I have the words to describe it. It was so ridiculously decadent and over the top, and it was just as good on its own as it was spread on bread and topped with a parsley and onion salad. We could have easily stopped at this point and been completely satisfied. That would have been the mature/smart/healthy thing to do. So, clearly, we did exactly the opposite and stayed for a burger. Was it worth the hype? Abso-frickin'-lutely. The meat, while cooked medium throughout, was tender and juicy and flavorful. The bun was fresh and light, but it still stood up to the burger and toppings. Speaking of toppings, the meaty, cheesy, melty goodness was perfectly salty, so the homemade bread and butter pickles were a welcome change from the usual dill. Of course, the mustard and ketchup were homemade, and of course, they were top-notch. The fries were really awesome - I just wish I had room to eat more of them. Service was great, and cocktails were perfect. It was not an inexpensive meal, of course, but we felt that it was a fantastic value, considering the atmosphere, the service, and the quality and variety of food and drink. We can't wait to return!
(5)
Alethea S.
This place is the best! There is food on the menu that you can't get anywhere else. They cure their own meat which taste very good. I didn't get to have the burger but I am definitely going back to try it soon.
(5)
Mark B.
I can't believe it took me a whole year to get back here. Well I had been back after first review but it was a year ago. You know why? I thought it would be too busy and the whole parking thing is a drag, what with the valet. Didn't want to go and then find there was a wait for a table, that sort of thing. Well I needn't have worried. Parked across the street and there were plenty tables. Now ladies, next time you go out, could you please ask your companion if you are shouting? Because that foghorn voice of yours can be very annoying! And this place seems to have its share of LOUD ladies. I had a draft beer that was very chemically, so I switched to a better bottled beer, but they were both very expensive. In fact the whole meal was too expensive for what we got. Also I ordered the sweetbreads, which I order whenever I find them because they are so lovely. Well, these weren't like sweetbreads I am used to and they were not lovely. The veal heart was better and we liked the charcuterie, although the bread was pretty wierd in that it was a hole surrounded by crust. I know its supposed to be light and airy, but really! The service was okay if you like the chess-club types. Must be tech students. So we are demoting the rating to 2 stars. Update April2010: Yeah, I feel vindicated now that David K among others also gave a 2 star review!
(2)
Hambri Enta M.
I need to revisit this joint. Went at the urging of Kasia and because the Name Finch, my doggie's name.. The release of their "25" burgers was highly anticipated, I think they only release them at 10 PM on Tuesday? I tell you, one is enough. They are not so mini, but they sure were yum. Did I say THEY. Well, I ate one and took the other one home! Did not have mixed drink. I am a chicken shit for new drinks that are not mixed by Ex Chad.
(4)
caroline r.
Delicious, friendly, hip...such a great ATL spot. The menu changes often and even for my non-meat eating stomach, there is always something (many things, actually) enticing and soooo super yummy. The servers are so knowledgable about the ingredients, their origin, flavors, textures, etc. (Kate with red glasses!) Dishes come as they are ready, and most plates are relatively small but meant for sharing...which works out well in the end because I always end up ordering half of the menu. A separate chapter could be written about the cocktails, but in short: YUM! Ingredients you won't likely see elsewhere, creative mixologists who have cool hair-do's and wear neat vests. stay cool H&F!
(5)
K B.
Everything was excellent. Food, service, ambiance. Deviled eggs were delicious. As was the popcorn and burgers. The bloody mary just tasted like bad vodka, however.
(5)
Herman N.
We went here for my birthday celebration a few months back and I was beyond wowed. Exotic cocktails from one of the city's best mixologists, awesome food of various styles and a hamburger that could be the best in the city. I'll be back.
(5)
P K.
OK, in glancing through all the star ratings, I'm just shocked at all the 5 stars. I'm reading through thinking, "Somebody? Anybody? Who got the Bomb?"(my ode to Coolio) because I was looking for someone, anyone that didn't feel a 5 star was deserved here....I found very few. Seriously, I don't get it. I love food. All food. Innovative and regular old Taco Bell and everything in between. We just left the Come Fly with Me performance at the Alliance and realized that, "OH MY GOD, WE CAN MAKE THE 10:00 DEADLINE FOR A BURGER!!!" It was 9:56 and we walked into H&F at 10:11, all burgers were gone. But at first we did get to watch that beautiful view of the chefs putting all the burger orders together, my mouth was watering. We got to the table, confirmed that all burgers were gone and ordered some other food: deviled eggs 3 ways: one bacon, one sunchoke, one cayenne. Cayenne was the best and excellent. My dining companion thought that the bacon was the best. We considered the oysters but at $17.00/dz, they were a little pricey, so we got the poached egg with bacon and sorghum cake. It was good. The bacon is VERY, VERY HICKORY SMOKED. I normally don't like overly smoked food but this was good. The portion is small, so in this case that is a good thing. At some point, the waiter came back to us and said, "I've got a burger if you want one." It was so funny because it was like this super secret, his mouth barely moved. It was very kind of him to offer it to us and we of course screamed, "YES!" We could not wait to tear into this cheesed double pattied mound of meaty goodness. I bit into it first, didn't say anything and when asked what I thought, I said that it was good, in a let down kind of way. You know the, "It's good" when your voice gets higher as you say it. Really, I swear I did not feel let down because I had over blown expectations. I just thought it would be a lot better than it was. It was just a decent burger. When it cools off, it is nothing spectacular. We both felt the same exact way: we could get some good fatty meat and make it at home. I don't get what all the fuss is about. I really think their shtick is limiting the burgers, creating a frenzy and desire...to me it is just not worth it. Oh, and as a side, the fries were good but I have to agree with at least one other Yelper, they were waaaaaay too salty. This coming from someone who loooooves salt. We also ordered the 3 for $10 charcuterie plate of hot soppressata, duck pastrami and coppa. The duck pastrami and coppa were the best. Lastly, we got the andouille sausage---this was the best thing that we ordered. It was juicy, spicy and very fresh tasting. The service was good. Friendly hostess and waiter. Water glass sat empty though (I know, I know, small detail but having been a food server, it ain't right). It is very loud here and we were there on a Tuesday night. All in all, decent, trendy place but not worth the hullabaloo over the burger. If you really must try the burger, I heard that they serve it for brunch on Sunday. So my rec would be to call to see if that is true and go then or bump the burger and go during the week for lunch. If just based purely on the food--I would have given it a 2.5 but combined with service and ambiance I decided to go 3 instead of 2!
(3)
Catherine P.
Super "authentic" place to get your meat on...almost as much meat as Fogo or something! We started with a couple drinks at the bar...which was pretty packed already at 7:30 on a Friday. First, I sampled The Usual, which was light and served up in a champagne glass. The Mr. had a Johnny Ryall, since he likes the beasties, and it was intriguing how one of the ingredients is Miller High Life! It totally tasted like a Belgian cider, like Duchesse or something. Next we decided to go start waiting for a table while we waited for our friends. There was only one group in front of us, but we honestly probably waited 45 minutes to an hour to be seated, which kinda sucked. I guess the meals are pretty drawn out here, and there isn't much seating. Fortunately, we could look through the window to the kitchen the whole time, plotting what we would order and analyzing the poor sous chef's every move. Finally our foursome gets seated at the long shared table, at the end. We probably ordered half the menu, being so hungry! The 3 buck bread box contains really delish artisan bread and fresh butter. I also loved my pork sparerib...very melt-in-your-mouth. The southern ham showcase was about 6 huge wads of pancetta on a wood block with french bread...awesome. We were swindled into getting a 10 PM hamburger too, which was one of the best I would say. Pretty cool place...it tries pretty hard, but mostly with success.
(4)
Christine H.
farm egg & panchetta carbonara = al dente house-made pasta + rich parmesan + salty panchetta bits + rich & lovely egg yolk spice bandit = cognac + orange liqueur + something warming and spiced that i can't remember the name of + topped with peche lambic + might be even better than the harrier
(4)
J. B.
I really like the vibe of this place. Its rather small but warm and inviting. I sat at the bar for my first visit, and had a superb time! I l-o-v-e that they stay open later then the average Atlanta restaurants. Its so frustrating when you can't get a bite to eat late night at a good restaurant. So if you are looking for that place...here ya go. We walked right in, had a seat at the bar, and ordered up some food and drinks. Unfortunately I missed the 'famous' hamburger that everyone raves about, because it was well after 10. One day...one day I shall consume the Holeman & Finch's mighty meat. My husband and I ordered up some of their specialty cocktails. They were really delish, and the bartenders serving them were really friendly and personable. Love that. I really didn't know what drink I wanted, so I asked for advice. The only thing I wish is that they offered to experiment and make me a drink that was not on the menu. I guess I am spoiled by the speakeasy's in NYC. I got the Gin drink with the grapefruit, and I loved it. I am not a sweet drink person, so this hit the spot! We ordered the cheese plate with several meats as well as the pasta (i can't remember the name, but I def remember the taste!) YUMMY IN MY TUMMY! It definitely was amazing food! I really think music can make or break a place as well, and they had some alt music playing that I say "hey! thumbs up on the playlist". That is followed by a high five, because I am cool like that. This is a place I will be frequenting a lot...if I didn't have a lil one, I would be a regular. Holeman & Finch..I hope you are around for a long time!
(4)
Montrell V.
Overall good burger, but, I mean, honestly really nothing extraordinary I haven't tasted before. I eat out OFTEN and have been to a lot of different restaurants from the east coast to the west coast. I can see how one who maybe hasn't experienced a plethora of "good" restaurants in various locations could think it's the "best burger they've ever had." Anyone knows the key to a good burger is the beef. I went to H&F during Sunday brunch specifically to try the burger. I drove past the place 3 times! before I even saw it. It's very hidden and not visible at all, very poor signage. I guess their exposure comes from word of mouth. After I sat down and ordered, I looked out the restaurant window to my left and saw one of the cooks outside in his apron petting and rubbing all over a fat bulldog!!! Some lady was walking the dog near the restaurant. That was really gross to watch since he was going to be in the kitchen preparing the food. He did wipe his hands on his apron after he finished. Crazy. I sure hope he washed his hands. What a senseless act. And speaking of senseless acts, the waitress brought me 2 lemon wedges on a plastic drink stirrer and sat the lemons directly on the bare table. I was like, WTH??? Talk about unsanitary...just senseless. Nice restaurant, though, fru fru. Patrons were kind of snobby, uppity acting, but I guess that comes with the territory in that part of town. Anyway, the burger definitely looks bigger in the pics than it does in person. I agree with others on here who have said it's definitely not worth fighting for at their weeknight 24-burger-only cattle call. I would have been disappointed had I gone through all that drama for that "expensive" burger ($12). Don't misunderstand me. It was a "good" burger, but no more grand than my favorite burger in the world at NuGrill in Ft. Scott KS or In-N-Out or Five Guys. And I guarantee you'll pay MUCH less at any of those spots for a "good" burger and still have money left in your pocket than what you would have left had you gone to H&F. I also had their famous fried peach/blueberry pie ($8). Omg delish! The best buttery, flaky crust. But just like the burger, waaaaaay too pricey!!! My meal for the burger, fries and dessert came to $21! Needless to say, I had water to drink lol.
(3)
Stricky T.
This pub has the makings of an upscale British pub with an excellent selection of beers, simple pub grub and a comfortable setting. Imagine a cold winter night in London and a nice glass of "Whyte and Mackay" scotch...............get the picture...................be there.............
(5)
Ms. D.
Delicious food. Great atmosphere. SMALL portions. But the food is so good, I'll definitely go back.
(4)
Alicia L.
The "New,HIP" spot H&F def has buckhead buzzzzzzzzing! Some friends and I went to H&F on a Friday night and the wait was two hours, so we walked over the Restaurant Eugene's for a cocktail (please see review for my ranting on the MOST amazing White Chocolate Martini I have ever had). Now back to H&F, the food was really good, we ordered almost everything off of the menu. The pimento cheese dip was REALLY good. The roasted garlic dip was fantastic (just don't eat it on a first date). I wasn't too impressed with the Southern Cola, so I opted out for a glass of Merlot. The wait staff was so nice, our waiter accommodated our every need. This restaurant will be buzzzzzzing for a long time to come!
(4)
Garrin H.
Holeman & Finch is the kind of restaurant/bar that really cares about their product -- you can tell instantly. For me, it was my custard-creme filled honey nut graham bread dessert, delivered to my table by one of the cooks, in a way that elegantly illustrated how much these folks care about their culinary creations. The waiter's beer recommendation was fabulous. Some of the menu items were a little exotic for my taste...I don't particularly care for veal brains, thank you very much. And while I consider myself to be adventurous, when it comes to the food I place in my mouth....not so much! The night my friend and I arrived, the kitchen prepared 20 hamburgers...the woman sitting to my left was ecstatic that she received one of the coveted hamburgers. It seems like they're a hot commodity here. I don't eat red meat, so can't comment on that. Definitely a classy establishment.
(5)
louis n.
Best kept secret: off- menu burger served each evening after 10PM. Don't hesitate to ask your server to reserve you a burger early in the night. They have a limited number they serve per night. If you find yourself clamering for a seat, H&F also houses the best mixologist in-town. make your way to their bar and try their specialty drink menu made with fresh fruit juice squeezed on the spot.
(4)
leigh k.
Grabbed a few plates and a drink at Holeman & Finch last night. First, let me say that the space is very cool. I really like how you can see into the kitchen when you enter, and I love the hanging cured meats. (This place is not vegan/vegetarian friendly.) There are two options for seating. The speak easy section (kinda first come first serve with a large family style table in the center) and the bar section which can get loud. Since it was Monday, and not as crowded, we opted for the bar and grabbed a table. I started with a signature cocktail. I apologize, I can't remember the name, and it isn't on the menu online, but it was the top one on the menu there, and was suggested by the server. It also had pernod, which I wasn't sure I would like, but the licorice flavor was subtle, and actually worked really well with the drink. As for the food, we ordered the gentleman's relish with toast, the carbonara with pancetta, and the skirt steak with potatoes. The portions were very small, so you may need to order several to fill up. The skirt steak was cooked rare, but was still fairly tough. It was served with a tasty chimichurri sauce, but unfortunately was sitting in a bowl of grease. The potatoes in the dish were also coated in grease. It was a bit unappealing. The gentleman's toast was crunchy and buttery. Score! The relish was delicious, but is probably not for everyone. The server said you either love it or hate it. I loved it. It was made with anchovies, salt, pepper, butter, and vinegar. Lastly, and probably my favorite of all the dishes we had was the carbonara. It was served with an over-easy egg that we stirred into the dish adding additional richness to an already intense flavor. The saltiness of the pancetta kicked up the flavor as well, and the noodles were thicker which I really liked. All in all after the three dishes and drinks, the meal was about $45 which is totally affordable. We weren't stuffed, but were satisfied. The food was ok. It's definitely bar food, and extremely fatty and greasy, which I'm not crazy about, but overall the flavor was good. I wasn't totally blown away, but I will definitely come back for Round 2 to taste more dishes and drinks. Final thoughts: cool space. greasy/fatty food. awesome drinks.
(3)
Ashlee T.
A little pricey, but as so many others have said, the burgers here are AMAZING. Seriously. LIghtly toasted brioche bun, double layer of cheese, two patties...ugh and that bun! Did I mention that lightly toasted brioche bun? They're served in limited quantities though, so be forewarned. Also had a few of the small plates (mussels and then a steak dish) and those were also really delicious. drink menu was pretty good, atmosphere great/fun, all in all, def 5 stars.
(5)
Lindsay E.
As a general rule, I prefer people/places/things that are cool without trying to be. Which, to keep this review short and sweet, is pretty much how I'd sum up everything about this place. Its not trying to convince you of anything, it just calmly carries on, cause it knows its the s#!t. One of my favorite spots in the city.
(5)
Tulie L.
When you enter the building, the decor is pretty minimum, with clear glass that has hand-written items in black - to categorize the type of cured meats hanging behind the glass itself.. so the approach to the decor is an awesome deli with meats hanging .. Ended up eating at the bar.. and the menu was pretty extensive for a small plates setup.. What is small plates you say? It's like Tapas..little bits of food each plate ranging from 6-14 bucks. What was ordered? Head/ Tail (I think this was pork) - the tail was yummy with some cartilage to give it some bite, it was coated in a crispy non-oily fried batter, when you bite into it, it goooos out some yumminess.. the ear cartilage was very soft, but honestly had real no taste to it. This all came with a BBQ sauce dip- which I really didn't care for.. since it masked the taste of the entire dish and you might as well be eating nuggets from McDonald's otherwise. Pork Belly - AHHH man it was damn good, a little dry, but I ain't complaining, since there was enough fat to go around..it was served w/ some awesome ass GRITS.. OK.. since I moved to ATL, Yes, I do now appreciate some cheesy grits I cannot lie. Chicken Liver w/ an anjus to DIE FOR... it came w/ mini toast, and the liver was so delicious .. would definitely recommend this for sure if you go here.. it's a great combo of sweetness and richness..they give you lots of pate, so be sure to ask for more toast.. Woods Mushroom- was served with palenta, which helped the dish cut its saltiness down a bit.. but the mushroom would be awesome if the chef was light on his hands w/ the salt.. the texture of the plate was great. I hope the next time I try it, it will be less salty. Overall.. the restaurant is definitely a very fun concept.. small plates to eat w/ friends..and as soon as they get their liquor license, I am sure it will be wall- wall packed.. the service was great and attentive.. to end the evening we had the fried donuts, and let me tell you, it was ok.. It can NOT Beat a Fresh KK... I mean call me what you want.. but fresh Krispy Kreme dressed up on a plate, can easily sell for 7.00.. and damn I would pay for it..
(4)
Lowe S.
We were excited to finally get a chance to try HF out. We met another couple there to have drinks and eat lightly. To the point...Service is awful. Call me crazy, but when you have a scotch, with one cube of ice, don't try and pick up my glass with some still in it. The fact that our sever did this everytime, to everyone of us, pissed us off. It got so bad that we would put our hands on our drinks when he can around. I should mention, he did this with our food also. The only thing I can figure is he wanted us to hurry up and leave. I could go on, but this is just making me mad thinking about it. So quickly, the food was o.k. - not great. service sucked. ticket for the four of us $200. not worth half of that. I don't care where, what, or who owns the joint.
(2)
Pepper P.
The food is wonderful, although I wasn't impressed with their proscuitto platter. Overall, very interesting ingredients and very innovative cruisine. I would go back. The plates are tapa style, pricey for the size.
(4)
David F.
SUNDAY BRUNCH STAPLE. BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD. Not to mention fun environment and very original mixed drinks.
(5)
Daniel H.
One word, AMAZING! I know almost every post on here talks about the burger, I didn't order it, and to be very frank, I wouldn't get it until my 4th or 5th trip. I am sure its phenom, but come on people have you seen the rest of the menu?!?!? Also, whats up with some of the complaints on yelp about HF? I read some of the 1 star reviews. The gist of the bitching is, "whaaaaaaa I don't like (fill-in-the-blank)/ what do you mean the chef will not hold the cheese/not butter my bun/come out and dance like a puppet for me.....whaaaaaaa I'm the customer I am always right". You get the idea. I say "bravo chef, bravo". If you don't like an ingredient in a dish....don't order it. I know....I just blew your mind. Would you have the gall to tell Da Vinci "yeah, that mona lisa, its okay, she would look way better blond, change it"? Hell no, he knows what he is doing, and people, so do chefs. If you can't handle it, I am sure there is a denny's near by. I want to wrap it all up with my desert. Upon learning they do Charcuterie in-house, I literally came at the table. Going with a 5 meat sampler for desert is the greatest decision I made in my entire life. It was so good I would literally eat it of a homeless man's bare chest. I could easily ramble on for another 3500 words about HF, but that's it for now. Oh, I forgot to add how amazing the service was. Hands down my waiter provided some of the best service I have experienced anywhere in the country.
(5)
Katherine D.
I love novelty, even if a bit contrived. This odd cut of meat phenomenon that is hitting Atlanta seems a bit contrived. Generally, innards and "parts" are either considered a delicacy (sweetbreads) or something eaten out of necessity (pig ears and tails) from lack of being able to afford good cuts. What H&F is attempting to do is bring both cuts to the masses. Well, the masses that call Buckhead their stomping ground, anyway. Is parading obscure food around in a "for the people costume" a little annoying to me? Yes. But it is so good and the service so amazing, that I just can't stay annoyed for long. Plus, I'm kinda one of those foodie wannabes that flocks to this sort of place. Besides the draw of alternative meat, H&F's other plates are darn good, though my cayenne deviled egg did leave a little something to be desired. Still, I definitely recommend! Check out the bathrooms. Neat-O.
(4)
Garrett L.
Even with the hype, I think this is the best restaurant in Atlanta. I've been going here for over a year and it impressed me every time. Don't waste your time ordering. Get the goat, jelly bean, or any other waiter to make the decisions for you. Sit back, have a handful of drinks, and enjoy 3 hours of the best dining experience in Atlanta.
(5)
Jeff P.
Great meal, great vibe, unique cocktails...all around great experience. Greg took great care of us at the bar and you can tell he has a vested interest in making sure you have a great time. Go with the coca-cola with lime cubes for a great start. We had a great sampling of plates....loved the pork belly, the griddle mushrooms, the deviled eggs, the sensational house cured ham! if you are a fan of classic southern staples distilled into their purest and tastiest forms, this is what you can expect. I came with pretty high expectations from my experiences at Eugene, and they were met. I highly recommend spending some time here...
(5)
Rudy K.
Best Deviled eggs and salumi in town
(4)
Debra D.
Best.Burger. Ever. Loved the cozy-chic atmosphere and the cocktails were outstanding. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Sarah V.
I love the cocktails (esp. the dark and stormy), the devilled eggs, steak tartare, and of course the burger. It's the only meal you will need all day. Yummy. The staff is awesome too.
(5)
Dorothy P.
Came here for the 2nd time for the 10pm burger and drinks (would like to come here more, but I don't usually stay out that late on weekdays). The burger didn't disappoint again, still luv the duck fat it's cooked in! I just wished the fries were better. I'm thinking if they'd cut the fries really thin, to the point of being shoestrings, it would taste less mushy. My dining partner, who tries to not eat much meat, even devoured his burger...true testament to how good it is. I wanted something w/ peach schnapps in it that night, and the answer I got from the waiter was basically that they're better than that:)...apparently they fresh squeeze all their juices, so since peaches aren't in season yet, I can't get anything w/ peaches in it...I'm beginning to feel peach schnapps are for unrefined folks like me??:) well he mentioned they make their own cranberry juice, so I ordered a cosmo...wow, it did not disappoint! I think instead of coming for the burgers next time, I'll just come for their "fresh-squeezed" cocktails. ATL is so lucky to have a place like this!
(5)
Todd D.
Been here a few times, and the food is always exceptional. Took my wife last night for her birthday (first time she has ever been). Honestly I thought she might not be adventurous enough to dig in and enjoy this type of fare, as well as the cocktails. She is not much of a cocktail person; she even restated this on our drive over. Well, I was utterly surprised at how my lady was head over heels for Holman. We both had delicious drinks; I had two Pistoleros. We had froi, sweet breads (she's had these before actually), lamb fries (testicles), pork belly, rabbit heart, and of course the ten o'clock burger (I knew this was a no-brainer). And the fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Regan was charming and hilarious per usual, Greg and Co.'s drinks were awesome, and Lee our server was excellent. My only complaint is my wife loved the lamb testicles so much that mine will never again be safe in her mouth! Just kidn'.
(5)
Spoon T.
Big Fans we are. Great drinks, food, space, and personalities.
(5)
The C.
I must have had a good time in Atlanta, because this is about the fourth good review I've written, but I can't help it -- Holeman and Finch brought me great joy. I had two cocktails -- one off their menu and one I that I requested -- and both were excellent. In fact, the one that I requested was either the best I've had or a very close second. I also liked their pretzels (although they were a bit greasy, so would have been difficult to eat had I been on a date, etc.), and their duck ham was wonderful. Finally, I think that if I had a never-ending bucket of their caramel/bacon popcorn, I could (and probably would) die happy.
(5)
Lindsey B.
The burger continues to be the best I've ever had! (I know you it is such a popular and boring item at any restaurant, but seriously, this IS the best.) I also thoroughly enjoyed their bacon and caramel popcorn. The space is small so there is always a wait for the table, however finding a seat in the bar area has never been a problem for me. I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Abigail S.
Owning my own business and knowing how detrimental a review can be I have never before been compelled to write a one until experiencing Holeman and Finch. I am not shy to expensive or over priced dining experiences if the food and service matches accordingly. Even though the portions were small and my husbands meal arrived after mine was finished we were still prepared to carry on, enjoy our evening regardless never to return. After my husband finished his 3-4 oz NY strip he was still hungry and I asked the bartender for a "Crunchy Gentleman " (grilled cheese). A secondary waiter, not ours, suggested I order it with egg. When the waiter saw I ordered the sandwich he came to the table uninvited and commented I had not followed his instructions. When I politely explained to the waiter I don't like eggs, he responded "American woman don't eat anything". To his unsolicited, sexist and ignorant comment regarding women and food I corrected him on my nationality to which he responded 'that's even worse". Nobody wants to be insulted when going for diner especially when the food is as absorbent as this. I asked to have a word with the manager and she only added insult to injury with her condescending behavior, when a simple apology was all that was needed to prevent my review from being written. There are many superior restaurants in Atlanta, 4th and Swift being one. We finished our evening there after canceling the grilled cheese and had a fantastic meal with spectacular service. Holeman and Finch was an absolute farce.
(1)
Eric K.
Really dug this place. Went in about 7 PM on a Saturday night and, luckily, grabbed a couple of spots at the bar. The bartender was both knowledgeable about cocktails and spirits and the food menu. Just watching the care that goes into crafting the speciality cocktails, gives you an indication of the care that goes into the food. It's a perfect place to try a lot of different things -- many of which you don't have the opportunity to try often. We started by sharing a trio of house cured meats -- soppressata, veal tongue and pork jowl -- and each was excellent in their own way. Followed it up with a spring vegetable salad, marrow gratin, pork buns (who doesn't love pork belly?), pate grandmere and, the show stopper for us, veal brain, which had an incredible flavor and texture. Sampled our way through some micro brews, wine and bourbon, all the while being guided along by our knowledgable bar tender. A very memorable experience and one that, for the quality of the food, was quite reasonable.
(5)
Michael V.
I went into Holeman & Finch for the first time to celebrate my brother's birthday, after hearing him rave about it for weeks. I have to say I was wholly impressed by nearly everything we tried, which was a lot. We ordered the Pate w/ pickled green tomatoes first, which while it was pretty tasty was probably my least favorite part of the meal, which was interesting because it was probably what my brother had raved about the most. Next came the fried oysters & maitake mushroom with polenta. Both of these were out of sight. So rare to find a dish that truly highlights the earthy flavor of a mushroom in a way that does it justice, but this dish really hit the mark. The oysters were coated in a fantastic remoulade, and while I could have done with more spice, that's just me being a guy who likes a lot of kick in my creole cuisine. The fried pickles were a very nice touch. After that we got the Crunchy Gentleman (basically a croque monseiur) which was awesome. The homemade mustard set it off. We got some of the roasted sunchokes also which I was a big fan of. Then came the serious business. The burger, which I just had a bite of but I will be returning to eat in its' entirety, the sweetbreads, and the marrow. This was the first time I'd had sweetbreads or marrow, despite the many times i've seen them prepared and discussed in my viewings of Iron Chef America & Anthony Bourdain's show. The sweetbreads were very tasty. The grits were creamy and the brown butter was great. A nice mix of flavors with something in there giving a tangy kick that I couldn't identify, but loved. The marrow was the highlight for me though. Spread that stuff on a piece of the fresh bread and you've got yourself a little piece of heaven. Top it all off with a couple of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPAs and it could be last meal territory. Loved Holeman & Finch. The design was clean & modern, but with a certain rustic feel from the display of meats. Big, big fan. Now that I've tried the sweetbreads & the marrow, I've got to get back for the brains & the pork belly. I think it's gonna be a while before I get adventurous enough to try the veal fries though. Very reasonably priced as well. Killer spot for an adventurous eater.
(5)
stuart f.
One of the best meals I've had in a while. Basically just about everything that came to the table was fantastic (although I didn't think the sweetbreads lived up to the hype). Scallops were litteraly the best tasting scallops I've ever had. Had a kind-of gumbo/etouffe thing that was superb. Pork belly was out of this freakin' world. The meats and cheeses were excellent as well, and was able to try some I haven't found in other restaurants previously. Service was solid, and very friendly. Place has a great feel--warm, cosy, energetic. Can't recommend it highly enough.
(5)
Julie S.
Top three meals I have ever eaten, every dish was unique and delicious. I would have paid double for a meal of this quality. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Christina B.
While Holeman and Finch doesn't need any more raving reviews - here goes another. Though we waited about an hour and half for a table (after we were told it would be 30-45) and it was difficult to get service in the bar area, we still had an amazing experience. The staff was incredible. We ended up having to stand in front of the bar for about 20 minutes where we were blocking the servers from entering and exiting the area. Each time a server had to pass, they kindly said excuse me and moved on through. Our drinks were ordered and received promptly. Not one looked irritated at us. We finally saw a high top table open up so we moved to sit down. It did take another 30-45 minutes to get drink refills and order an appitizer but once we finally got the appitizer it was incredible. We had the cured beef tenderloin, and two pork cured meats, 2 goat cheeses, aged chedder and head cheese. The sampler came with mustards and pickled fruits. Everything was delicious. Shortly after receiving our appitizer we got seated in a booth in the dining room. The dining room is extremely small so we justified the long wait. It only seats about 30 people (about the same amount as the bar). We asked how the burger ordering worked and we were told that they were sold out. It wasn't more than 20 minutes later when our server came back and whispered that some burgers had opened up and we could order some. We ordered two, and they generally do not take requests on how you would like your burger cooked. The burgers were absolutely amazing. In addition, we tried the pork buns (spectacular), carbanara (just OK), and the steak tar tar (amazing). Since we just drank wine and beer I can't speak to the mixed drinks but overall we had an amazing time, which says a lot considering our initial reaction to having to wait so long with the air conditioner broken. Once we started eating, everything was so fantastic it erased anything that could have made our experience bad.
(4)
Ken L.
i had heard a lot of good reviews about this restaurant and always wanted to try out the burger.. finally had a chance to taste it last night during an impromptu visit to the place for some after dinner alcohol with some friends. the restaurant is very nice and you could even smell the food from the open kitchen. the type of alcohol is a bit 'gourmet' but still good. i shared the burger with four of my friends since everyone is full.. thanks for some good connections we managed to pre-order the burger and have it promptly served to our table at 10pm. everything for the burger is homemade - the 2 patties are the freshest id ever tasted - the buns -the fries -even the ketchup... yummy!!! we requested our burger to be cut in half and it was served exactly that way...what wonderful service considering so many burgers they are serving that night! i truly recommend a trip for this... by 10:05, the burger is 86'ed.. "sorry sir, the burger is sold out" thank god i have a chance to taste it on my first trip
(5)
Christian B.
Went here with a buddy last night and the visit was more about catching up than the food. That said, the food was very good pub grub, the house cocktails were very nice and the service was friendly/helpful. I started off with a Muddy Waters, a drink my friend recommended. It's root beer, absinthe, muddled mint and...something else that the waiter clearly didn't want to share. Anyway, we split three things between us: the charcuterie plate, the bratwurst and the pork shoulder. Everything was nicely done, but the brat was probably my favorite (the house-made mustard pushed it over the top). Once the food was cleared, we ordered another round for the road. This time I got the Zombie, which consisted of two types of rum and a blend of fruit juices. It was kind of like a dessert you could drink, though probably better suited for summer. All in all, Holeman and Finch is a good place to kill a Wednesday night. Next time, I'm going to have to come back later in the evening and try the burger I've heard so much about.
(3)
Sunny H.
My husband and I went at Sunday brunch to guarantee burgers. We had a difficult time finding the place and if I had not seen Eugene's I would not have know H&F was there. We didn't have much of a wait. Thank goodness or I would have been that much more disappointed. I got the burger and my husband ordered the oyster sandwich. It's now been 4 days since we were there and he is still complaining about paying $11 for some buttered Texas toast. He usually is willing to pay whatever for great food but this was not great by any means. You couldn't taste the oysters, only toast. As for my burger, it was good but not amazing. I had really high expectations after reading all the hype about being the best burger in Atlanta but wasn't even on the menu, blah blah blah. I would probably go back to have the burger again if it was on the menu and easier to get but there is no way that I would go through all the drama to get just a mediocre burger.
(2)
J W.
perfect spot. very casual yet gorgeous interior. eclectic menu. nothing else like it in the city. probably not good for vegans!
(5)
Francois G.
I went there for the first time last night after much anticipation. I had a great cocktail ("unmarked grave") and some amazing food...in MICROCOSPIC portions. Reading all the reviews above, I cannot believe that this is not a more common complaint! The charcuterie plate, in particular, was ludicrous: 5 different cuts for $15, tiny and literally razor thin. I could not help but laugh when the waiter brough it over. I then had the marrow gratin and, hoping for a bigger portion if I order from the "plate" section, the beef cheeks, I had to order bread and dessert to feel satisfied... The food is excellent, expertly prepared, the menu is exciting and the flavors are unique, but I felt like I was getting a sample of each plate. I will not return, for that reason alone.
(2)
Amy H.
from nyc to the atl, i jetted down the east coast for a long anticipated reunion with the dirty south. three sheets to the wind the previous night, we started the evening by gorging at antico, the hottest pizza napoletana in the city, after which point we headed for buckhead's highly-acclaimed holeman & finch public house. recorded in the annals of culinary acclaim by the likes of esquire, food & wine, and epicurous, h&f has received such honours as #33 best new restaurant, #10 best cocktail bar, and #1 best late night burger. but let's cut to the chase, i came to settle a score. i'd been hearing about this legendary burger for months...with a bullhorn sounding at 10pm, at which point only two dozen of these tasty treats are served per night. now anyone that knows me knows that i'm all about fancy 3-star michelin joints, but my patty piety has always been with the speed, simplicity, and scrumptiousness that is in-n-out's two layers of 100% pure beef, american cheese, grilled onions, and 'animal sauce' (the angel's brew of thousand island). however, while in nyc, i had the shake shack shackburger and within minutes, ten years of in-n-out devotion was blown right out of the water. it was at the shake shack that my atl-ien friend threw down a comestible challenge: go to h&f and compare their burger to this one. so there i was, at the bar of holeman & finch, having a fernet and coke (note to self: lime ice cubes are fabulous EXCEPT in fernet and coke) and chowing down on a plate of charcuterie and their oh-so-dreamy bone marrow gratin, sitting pretty with an insider-track in the burger-ordering department. as the clock approached the stroke of ten, i started realizing the errors i'd made up to this moment: the hangover, the pizza, the pre-burger nosh....it was too late to refactor and shortly before BURGER TIME!, we canceled the order. some may scoff and say that i should have just gotten the burger anyway, but to them i rebut the following arguments: a) i am not an asshole; if i'm not hungry enough to enjoy this burger, then someone else deserves it and b) i owe it to burger history to conduct a controlled study. the conclusion? i'll be back...in the name of science.
(4)
C V.
Would go back for drinks. Not so sure if I'll be eating there seriously again, though some of the dishes were tasty. Without eating the burger, it would be hard to have "dinner" since the plates are small. And I was heavily disappointed in the burger -- it was extremely salty and nothing special. In-N-Out burgers are way better. However, the atmosphere at the bar is nice and I would go back there for drink anytime.
(4)
Brad W.
The food at Holeman & Finch is excellent, and it lives up to the good word so many have given it. The atmosphere is sublime, the whole place has a luxuriously aged feel, truly classy. "The" burger is worth the hype in my opinion. My first experience here was five star, the waiter was fantastic, explaining the menu, providing refills, etc. So why the two stars? My second waiter was mediocre at best. First, we entered the restaurant and waited 10 minutes before anyone even said 'hello'. Then, once seated, the waiter realized we would not be having any wine or anything of the such, and she then proceeded to ignore us for the remainder of the evening. I felt I had to beg her to come to the table to take our order, give us our check, etc. To make matters worse, the table next to us received her upmost attention. I was frankly embarrassed, as two very close friends of mine were dining with me from out of state, and I had stated what I wonderful place this was. Regardless, I think they still enjoyed the food. I would have tipped generously had we been treated well, as I realized we were not spending quite as much as others. The lesson being, you had better be prepared to drink at Holeman & Finch. I may return sometime in the future, and will update with my impressions.
(2)
D.L H.
Ok upon a fellow yelpers request to try this spot again I went in to eat once again....I once again had the carbonara and once again it was amazing. I'd have to say that is the best in town. I also had the flank steak. It was interesting. I can't say that I loved it b/c it was a bit chewy, however, the sauce and the potato that accompanied it was flavorful and almost made up for the dish--the actual dish it is served on is too small. The third dish I had was the bone marrow. Also just interesting. I think bone marrow is just an acquired taste? Maybe but it just tasted like crunchy butter? I'm not even sure if it's good for those who like the exotic? Lastly I had the Crunchy Man or something like that? It was basically a croque-Madame. It was very very good and I'd recommend it for sure. I'd also like to see if they have croque-monsieurs. However nothing on the menu indicated what this dish was so good luck finding it if I messed up on the name. I also tried a drink this time. It was called the Diabolic. You know it wasn't bad and it hit me pretty hard without it tasting that way. However, I gotta say this place may have the most overpriced drinks in town with exception to Trader Vics which actually are the most overpriced drinks in town. I realize there is this belief that making these special cocktails are somehow a craft to be paid highly for, however at what cost? Are you really that in need for a sugary 8-10 dollar cocktail....Well if so they do make a good one.. But really 10 bucks? Ok enough whining on my part. I loved 2 of the dishes I had, and 50 percent aint bad at all. There are so many other things on this menu that intrigue me that I will definitely go back. I'm looking forward to the cheeses and pate'. Also, this time when I went in a very nice man greeted us and got us well situated. He was very nice and courteous. The place was still cramped and we waited a bit for a table but I imagine this is part of the allure for some folks. Anyway I'm giving it 3 1/2 stars but will be back soon to try the rest of the food. Who knows, 4 stars next time?
(3)
S S.
We just don't get tired of this place. The wait staff is so friendly and they clearly love food and cocktails as much as we do, making the experience that much better. We've sampled probably 90% of the menu over time and I can't say that anything is bad. My husbands veal schnitzle balls (not like meatballs, but true veal balls!) freaked me out a little, but he liked 'em. The fried oysters are delicious, the chicken liver pate and pimiento cheese are great. When they have the scallops on the menu make sure to order. We finally had the burger last night. Really, really good, but I think I'd hyped it up too much in my mind. What I found most interesting was the housemade mustard. While they have great desserts, it was hubby's birthday, so we took in a cake from a local bakery (not Publix, mind you! A "real" bakery). The staff was great about it and we even shared about 1/2 the cake with the kitchen staff and they came back for me. Cocktails are superb. If you don't see something on the menu that strikes your fancy, just tell them generally what you like. They made something special for me and when my friends tasted it, they said it was like me in a glass... weird, but apparently they got me! Try it and hopefully you'll enjoy as much as we do.
(5)
F S.
ok ok everyone who has not gone here, its totally worth it. I really enjoyed at atmosphere- we went on a Sunday it opens at 11:30 if you don't want to wait in line i would go an hour earlier---- you think thats crazy. Trust me there is a line out the door. They let in around 50 ppl right when they open, we were lucky just to make that first cut, after all the tables are full there is an hour wait. Dont say I didnt worn you. Now- when I got out to a new restaurant I like to try a bunch of everything, I dont need to eat it all, but I want to try it all. We had the Cinnamon roll (YUMMY), devil eggs (awesome), coke float= why not, and of course the burger. My boyfriend and I tried a little bit of everything. BUT yes the burger is awesome and yes its cool to say we had it, but it was a little salty and I couldn't eat anything for the rest of the day. Happy to say I tried it, enjoyed it... would I go back?/? MEH.
(4)
Mengyu Z.
Famous for Sunday burger. Best time is before 10:45am and after 2pm. Although I prefer bocado, I still love H&F's burger!
(5)
Jang C.
I would rate this place as pretty awesome. Sometimes, I feel like a zombie since I enjoy eating organs. Unfortunately, they didn't have brrrrraaaaaiiiins on the menu when I went. Oh well. Like everyone, we mostly went for their famous hamburger. But my mouth salivated for their heart and liver dishes as well. I didn't want to stuff myself too much before eating the burger, so I only ordered a few items: the oysters and the lamb hearts. They both tasted great. Mina said she didn't like the taste of the oysters though. But I didn't have a problem with them. I would like to come back to sample all the other items on the menu such as the tartare, the pork bellies, the cheeks, the pig tails, chicken pate, etc. They all looked great. After a while, our waitress finally served us the burgers. At first, you won't see anything fancy about the burgers; it consisted of bun, meat, onion, and pickles. But it tasted delicious. All the ingredients blended well together. The meat seemed to have the right amount of fat, and whoever cooked it, cooked it perfectly. I can easily put it on my top 5 best burgers list. I also loved their homemade ketchup and mustard. They go well with the fries and burger it came with. Our waitress seemed cheerful, nice, and helpful; we didn't have any problems with her. I dug the look of the restaurant . It looked like a trendy place. I also liked the bathroom. It looked like a small meat locker from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, except more hip and trendy looking. I would give this place about 4.5 stars. Their dishes do cost a lot, and they make their portions small. Also I had a hard time finding this place. The restaurant does a good job hiding itself. However, those seem to be the only problems with this place so far. I can't wait to come back.
(4)
Matthew L.
Oh the insanity of being able to apply my economics training to real life. If supply goes down then demand goes up. This leads to crazy foodies standing in line for ungodly amounts of time. They do make a damn good burger. The place is beautiful inside. Industrial chic just the way I like it. Being a deviled egg junkie, I can truthfully say I've had better. They had this pimento cheese ball, that was worth trading your first born for. As for the burger, I can't dispute the hype. It is a tasty burger. It reminds me of a cross between shake shack and five guys. Would I come back?!? When demand falls.
(4)
Su K.
I'll keep this short. THAT BURGER is one of the best burgers I've had. It looks like a simple burger but there is so much depth to the taste. Everything tastes so fresh. I would definitely recommend Holeman & Finch but go when you have a lot of time!
(5)
Lesley P.
Best bartenders in town! Don't bother with the cocktail list or your standard go to drink, just tell them it's their choice and you won't be disappointed. I was a fan of their burger. We went on Sunday for "brunch" but really we just wanted to guarantee we got a burger. Good experience, nice small atmosphere, looking forward to going back.
(4)
Kevin W.
I came here for the world famous burgers and I was shocked at how packed this place was. I was by myself and I still had a twenty minute wait to find a spot at the bar. The hostess took pity on me and brought out another chair so I could sit at the bar. The story behind this place is that they only offer 20 burgers a day starting at 10 pm. The burgers sometimes sell out in 5 minutes. Sunday brunch is the only time they serve the burgers the whole time they are open. The burgers are good. Everything about the burger meal is homemade. The fries, ketchup, mustard, pickles, beef, and buns are all home made. The burger is tasty. I do not believe the burger was worth the wait and price. I prefer to have something more interesting and exotic and this was a plain burger. I very good burger but plain indeed.
(3)
Dawn C.
We went as a group and shared deviled eggs, pimento cheese (when in Rome), flounder, hanger steak, and a few others. All delicious and super rich! Great mellow vibe to the place too.
(4)
Heather H.
Rude hostess told us they were almost out of burgers at 8:25 on a Wednesday. Fine, I get the supply+demand concept. She says quickly run to the bar and ask the bartender to reserve you one. Bartender refuses to even make eye contact with me let alone speak to me for 10 minutes. I'm never rude, so I politely waited, to no avail. I eventually sent a male friend over who was able to catch his attention. But they had run out of burgers in the time that I waited for the bartender to help me. Extremely disappointing.
(1)
Amanda R.
This is one of our favorite places to eat in Atlanta! We have yet to do the burger. Maybe we'll get around to it on our next trip. We will definitely be having the pasta carbonara, which is simply amazing!
(5)
Yichen K.
My friend always raved about this place so we finally paid it a visit. We got the steak tartare, pork belly grits, deviled eggs and pork tenderloins. They were all delicious. The pork belly grits were especially good, wish i could have some to start my morning everyday. Make sure to also get a cocktail while you are there. They make amazing drinks. I can't give it a five stars since I honestly can't say it was AMAZING but it was definitely good and I would go back to try more from their extensive menu. Btw, for you folks who are interested in their burger. They only serve something like 25 on weekdays but on sundays they make over a hundred. Just a little tip =D
(4)
Ashley R.
A friend's friend wanted to go here for the burger, and that's all that needed to be said to me for me to go, I didn't even know the name of the place, but unbeknownst to him (and us) they only serve them after a certain time. When the menus were handed to us we looked over them and were a little surprised at the items (there was a section dedicated to 'PARTS') and my roommate and I looked at it as an appetizer to the burgers that we desired. When we mentioned the burgers to the server, she was honest and said 'It happens all the time'. We made our exit then. My rating is based solely on the friendliness of the staff.
(3)
James S.
Great burgers. Terrible service. It's not about the long wait. It's about the fact that they clearly don't care. At least provide service in order to turn tables and make more money, even if you clearly don't care about your customers experiences.
(1)
Bobby G.
Best burger I've had in my life. They make everything from scratch including their ketchup and mustard.
(5)
Adam M.
My only complaint about this restaurant is that it's not in San Diego. I would be 100 lbs heavier if it was. So good
(5)
Damien B.
I knew there would be a wait on a Friday night. I did not come for the Burger and was sort of suprised how packed and then empty the bar area would be. But the bartender made a few fancy cocktails and the time went pretty quick. Sat down and ordered the meat plate and bread to start. I loved the bacon bread more than anyone reading this for sure. I also tried the lamb brain, chicken liver, bone marrow gratin, and some heart. The only item i found I could not eat was the brain. I just dont like brain and I doubt any way it might be cooked will change my mind. But the other parts were excellent. The only reason I would not give it five stars is the wait for food to actually come out of the kitchen.
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Anita C.
The food is awesome and unique if you're willing to wait for a table. We went on a Tuesday night at 8PM and we still had to wait 40 minutes for a table. They do not take reservations. We went there thinking it was just a pub where you can order their "famous" burgers, but the burgers can only be ordered/held and they don't cook it until 10PM. So if you want to try to get a burger, I would get there around 8 and order it. They only make 24 burgers per night, so they run out if you wait until 10PM to get there. The burgers are very fresh. They make their own buns and it's very tasty without needing to add any ketchup or mustard. But I wouldn't say that the burger is to die for, or "orgasmic" or anything. The regular menu is a bunch of small plates like tapas where you can share. We ordered the Crawfish Pie, Duck brain and heart, mussels, rabbit liver, steak tartare, bone marrow, and two more I cannot remember. They were all good. I highly recommend the Crawfish Pie!!!! It has a spicy-ish sauce that goes with it and all of it together is to die for!!! The mussels were served on top of this bread and sauce, which I thought the bread was better than the mussels itself and I'm not usually a bread fan. Duck brain was interesting and buttery tasting. Rabbit liver tasted like liver. The steak tartare tasted like ground beef (raw) with ketchup/A-1 sauce, but still good. The bone marrow is much much better at Rathbun's restaurant. All in all, this is a great restaurant and I highly recommend ordering off of the plates menu!!!!! You can't go wrong with any of the small plates they have. They are all really good and unique, whether it's the dish itself, or the bread/sauce they add to it!
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Andy N.
Oh how I crave the food from H&F. Great atmosphere and well designed space. Not big but they have maximized every inch of space! The bar overlooks Peachtree st with some retro pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. The meats hanging in the windows completes the look. This is a place that is run by purists but dont give off that snobby aura. Their drinks are delicious and go for brunch on sunday if you want the best chance of getting a burger. Fresh ketchup, mustard, bread...what more could you ask for? Well....they do serve testicles. Oh yeah, this place isn't cheap so dont forget your credit card!
(5)
Kevin L.
shame on me for not remembering our bartenders name on tuesday evening. but, we came in and were the first ones in at the bar. the bartender stirred us up some great drink for me and my gf. we dined and ate and had a ball. the food is stellar and portions are on point! toffee cake is great as well too!
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Molly C.
This place is perfect when you want to go somewhere with stellar food but want to have that casual bar atmosphere. Honestly, I could make a meal off of the sparkling Rose and their homemade bread. Wow. (In fact, the last time I went, I ate 2 orders of their bread. Don't judge!) Finally, if you really like hamburgers, be sure to show up there at 10pm for burger time. It is the only time you will be able to order a burger and it is totally worth it. The burger is served on a homemade bun with homemade mustard and ketchup. Yum!
(4)
April C.
I've been to Holeman & Finch three times now because I kept thinking I needed to give it another chance, but I think I'm done. The first time I went, we had dinner from the regular menu on an early Saturday night. Everything I had (pate, rabbit livers and marrow) was very good and my date seemed to like his food. We also shared a couple of very good cocktails, a bottle of wine and dessert. Everything was fine until a server (who wasn't our server) came over as we were paying our bill and asked us to leave because they had others waiting for a table. I don't mind establishments asking us to move to the bar with a complimentary drink, but just asking us to leave as we are paying a $150 bill is just rude in my opinion. The second time I went was late night on a Wednesday night for a burger. I knew the "rules" about getting the burger during the week, so I didn't mind coming early and waiting until 10pm for food. The burger is good, but I think the Bocado burger is much better. Certainly not worth all the hype or wait. The last time was for Sunday brunch. Our waiter (who just happened to be the same waiter who asked us to leave the first visit) didn't seem to be able to communicate well and we ended up sending food back three times because either he or the kitchen kept incorrectly making our order. It was so bad and uncomfortable that the manager had to come over and apologize and comp two of our entrees. I'm not sure what happened (if it was the kitchen's fault or the waiter), but the server certainly didn't handle it very well and just looked angry and anxious. I really like the regular menu items, which are pretty unique and interesting. But the horrible service just makes me sad. And the location (looking out onto a parking garage) is pretty dismal. I won't be back because there are just too many great restaurants in Atlanta that treat me better and deserve the business.
My husband and I decided to try H+F for the first time for our 4th wedding anniversary. We went around 8pm on a Thursday night - this restaurant is TINY and there isn't an easy to see sign so we passed it at first. Walking in, there was one party ahead of us but it didn't seem too crowded. However, the host asked for our name and then said it would be about a 45 minute wait. We sat in the bar area and started to look over drink/appetizer menus, but the host appeared and let us know they just had an opening. I guess we got lucky? Ended up in a cozy "for two" booth that was perfect for our anniversary, but the dining room is seriously SMALL! Don't try coming with a group larger than four. We started out with a couple of cocktails which were perfectly prepared and delicious - we also ordered a cheese sampler. Each cheese was paired with something such as honey, jam, vinegar, etc and it was definitely the best cheeses I've ever had! We ordered two plates to share - a pasta dish and the braised short rib. The pasta was fresh and good but the short rib out-shined everything. It was served in a cast iron skillet on a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The beef had been cooked for 18 hours and fell apart in your mouth. It was juicy, savory amazing...my husband and I had wished we had gotten two so we could have it all to ourselves :) Since we were seated quickly, it was only around 9pm when we were winding our meal down, so I knew we wouldn't be able to stay for the 10pm burger...plus we were pretty stuffed. But we did go for the "foieroes" dessert, which seems super strange but was actually delicious! Bittersweet chocolate cookies with a foie gras center and served with milk brandy punch. Trust me, it's better than it sounds! Everything was rich and decadent - we will definitely be back! I hope to attend a brunch sometime soon so I can try The Burger. :)
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Adam R.
Let me start off by saying I was in Atlanta for 9 days for work and went to Holeman and Finch 4 times. If I'm back in Atlanta I'll be going again for sure! The first time was awesome it was a Monday night and got seated right away, party of 2. The other times I was by myself and sat at the bar. Once was on a Friday night around 8pm and the bar WAS packed but someone walked up to me right away standing there alone in the middle of a crowded bar, handed me a drink menu and quickly there after got me my beer. Beer selection is small but very good. And the cocktails were awesome! The Quarter Till was out of this world! When I told the bar tender (a different one than before) that I was going to try to make it and asked about an ingredient she said, "here let me write the recipe down for you!" amazing! Also amazing is the food, period. Its tapas sized portions and 'unique' dishes! But that's what I love so I'm bias. In all seriousness the food was stellar. I had the burger the last time I was there, hell of a meal for only $10. Wouldn't say its the best burger in the world, but it's good. I can't see how this place could be any better. Probably one of my favorite restaurants ever. Sadly I don't live here... I could image it being difficult with a large party, and yes I could see the trendy-ness of the place and popularity getting annoying, but I say suck it up because they deserve it, it's that good.
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Spencer S.
Everything from top to bottom is amazing. Try the Mondango- it will not disappoint you!
(5)
Andrew M.
I would have loved to have eaten here. First, a comment:. I understand why restaurants love to jump on the "no reservations" bandwagon. By not taking reservations, they can stack up their tables, eliminate their losses due to 'no shows', and don't have to pay commission to sites like OpenTable. They don't have to deal with the hassle keeping track in the first place, never mind the cash they make while everyone waits at the bar.. However, I do not understand why the affluent, taste conscious, discriminating diner puts up with it. Like I said, I would have loved to have eaten here. We showed up at 7:30, and waited a full two hours before giving up. In the meantime we had our drinks and a few appetizers comped (caramel corn and deviled eggs - too little, too late). We left angry and disappointed, but were shuffled next to the much more expensive Eugene. In their defense, the place was slammed, and the manager was very apologetic - but keeping your diners waiting 2 hours for a table is simply not acceptable. Restaurants are supposed to be in the business of hospitality, and cramming too many people into a tiny bar for hours while they wait for a table is not hospitality. Ultimately, despite the gift cards they gave us - we won't be back any time soon. Any restaurant that would ask their patrons to wait 2 hours seems to misunderstand what we expect of them. When they'll take my reservation, and honor it - then I'll consider using those gift cards.
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Erin L.
I really love this place. I've never met an unfriendly member of the staff... the cocktail menu is EXCELLENT (try the genever and grapefruit bitters!!) and while the summer salad (which I thought would be the freshest thing on the menu) was slightly disappointing, everything else I've eaten there is just amazing. Who knew bread could be so delicious? I've never been so in love with carbs as when I dip a hunk of that bread in the clam sauce... Go, you won't be disappointed. More review with pictures, here!! eattalk.net/2012/08/post…
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Jeremy M.
I have to say that this place is not at all what I expected on a couple of different levels! The first ting tat really got me was the location. I live OTP and came into town to have dinner with my family. It wasn't difficult to find but it also was not the easiest place either. My mom had to walk outside for me to finally notice the place. The atmosphere inside is definitely nice and enjoyable the only issue was the table space is quite limited, there happened to be a party in while my family and I were there and it made the place feel like it was about 4 feet wide. The food here is absolutely amazing as is the staff! Our waiter happened to be a friend of a friend but all the same he was great and every other member of the staff that happened to stop by our table was as well. We wound up getting ourselves some H&F burgers and they absolutely did not disappoint at all. My brothers and I were raised eating some amazing burgers that our grandmother would make for us and the consensus among us was that these were the best we had eaten since she passed away. I would absolutely say despite the space H&F should definitely be something everyone tries!
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Hannah W.
I had seen so many positive reviews of this place and was excited to finally take my fiance for brunch. When we arrived we were told the wait would be about 45 minutes, but we didn't have a problem with that initially as we liked the atmosphere and were excited about the prospect of delicious, high-quality food. However, as we waited along with a couple dozen others, we saw person after person who arrived long after us have a word with the hostess, who then managed to seat them within minutes if not immediately. The people who received this preferential treatment were clearly wealthier than us, which was the only feasible explanation for their expedited service. I am a student and my fiance and I, while dressed appropriately, clearly weren't equipped with the proper amount of Louis Vuitton for the occasion. We waited for well over an hour, watching guest after snotty guest being ushered past us. We felt quite out of place and ignored. When we were finally seated, the waitress was polite, and when the food was served, it was decent. Only decent. I had a seafood po-boy and my fiance had an egg and potatoes concoction in a miniature skillet the size of the palm of his hand. My bread was very, very dry, almost stale, and the sandwich was also bizarrely small. It certainly didn't meet our expectations. I will add that the restaurant has a very nice aesthetic quality and is well-designed. That's about the highest praise I have for this place. If you enjoy the company of pompous, condescending people who are willing to pay for status and slip the hostess a $50 to get a seat and some inferior food, go for it. But if you're even remotely a foodie or a friendly person who likes down-to-earth, normal people and don't want to join the A-hole club of Buckhead, save your time and money and go somewhere where you'll be fed something larger and tastier than a mouse breakfast.
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Teresa L.
First, it is nearly impossible to find this poorly unmarked restaurant. Parking is valet only. The bar is larger than the restaurant. The menu is most definitely not vegetarian friendly. I do eat fish, so I ordered fish and chips, as did about 5 other people in our party. We were informed 45 minutes after ordering that the restaurant had run out of fish and chips. The fish options are extremely limited, so I ordered the mussels. 45 minutes later, I had to place my order to go, since I had somewhere else to go. 2 hours at this restaurant and I never had the opportunity to eat while I was there. Our waiter was exceptional. I really felt sorry for him. People who like to eat "parts" (this is actually a section on the menu) and weird carnivorous stuff will love this restaurant. I kind of liked the coziness and extremely friendly service of this restaurant, but the food or lack thereof is the reason that I will not return.
(2)
Austin M.
H & F is so much more than just the burger, although the burger is delicious!! The selection of cocktails are carefully crafted with unique ingredients and pair well with the food offerings. The beer and wine list is expansive. I have never had anything less than extraordinary from here and the offal offerings will elucidate your perception of nose to tail dining.
(5)
Christian L.
Great tapas style place. Love the ambiance and food.
(5)
Joe L.
My 2 friends and I got here on a Thursday night at 9:30 PM. We had one goal. To eat the famed HF "double cheese burger" AND BOY THIS PLACE WAS PACKED. I'm not talking about 15 - 20 minute wait for a table. I'm talking about 15 - 20 minute wait after camping their bar for a place to sit. AND, most importantly, even though we ordered exactly at 9:30, they only had 2 burgers left. That's right, 30 minutes early and they were already sold out. Luckily, one person canceled his order (wrong decision btw) and all 3 of us were able to get a burger. The bar seen is pretty alive, they had a pretty good selection on top and the bartenders were knowledgeable. After waiting til 10Pm, they finally began cooking the burgers and oh my gawd, the smell was heavenly. The aroma of fat, beef, pork and fries definitely invigorated my appetite and set my stomach rumbling. After an agonizing 20 minutes (since we were the last ones able to order the burger), we finally got them. And boy was everything we went through worth it. The beef brisket patty was well seasoned and the sweet homemade pickles served with it perfectly complemented the salty and savory meat. the cheese and onions were served in perfect proportion on the burger itself. A common saying is that the best burgers don't need any condiments on them. With respect to the HF burger, this is totally true. I have never had such a good plain burger before. No ketchup, no mustard, just the pickle, onions and cheese that came on it. It was perfect just as it was. I also definitely did not have the problem and my bun falling apart like other reviewers. In fact, based on how juicy the patty was (it was medium to medium rare), the bun held up extremely well. That's not to say the sides were any lesser. The fries were crunchy, fresh, and not killed with salt. And I am definitely a fan of the homemade mustard. Sweet, almost like honey mustard, but it still had a kick to it. It went perfectly with the fries. All in all, if you come here on a weekday to get the 10 o clock burger ($10), get here at least 30 minutes early. and its definitely worth the wait
(4)
Dallas B.
Went there for my birthday. I had the burger at 10:00. WOW! it is really a great burger. 5 stars. This place was packed. What a special day!
(5)
Chuk V.
I love this place. However. Hostesses, they should be personable. And also not wearing a thermal vest and an unpleasant attitude. 1 star deduction.
(4)
Jen K.
I LOVE this restaurant! Other than Legal Seafood across from the Georgia Aquarium, this place is tops on my list of best restaurants in ATL. Here's a run down of what I ate... Sweetbreads: these were OK. They didn't rock my world but they were pretty good. Steak tartar: This was amazing!!! Best steak tartar I've had in a really long time, possibly ever. Cheese plate: also good but since I'm from Vermont and grew up with access to farm fresh cheese, I wouldn't say this WOWed me like the steak tartar. Burger: I expected this to be a gimmick. I was TOTALLY wrong!!! These burgers are incredible, delicious, fantastic. Like, I had a food-gasm over this burger. True story. Get there by 8pm if you want to reserve a burger. It's well worth the wait.
(5)
Joe B.
I heard a number of good things about Holeman & Finch and took the wife out for dinner on a Saturday night. Since H&F does not take reservations we had to wait at the bar for about an hour, but this wasn't anything unexpected. Overall the bar area was completely packed and we were forunate to be able to get a seat at the side wall. The service within the bar was very good with the servers navigating through the crowded area to take everyone's order. The menu is designed as tapas style with small plates meant for sharing. My wife and I split five items on the menu and I would say that each item was good, but nothing stood out as being spectacular. This may have been due to some high expectations I had about the food. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't dispappointed by any of the items that we ordered, but they all left me wanting more from a flavor perspective. I would say that the Catfish and Grits were the favotire item that 5 minute egg in the pork skin ramen was very good as well. Would I go back again, yes, but not anytime soon.
(3)
Shahny K.
I went to H&F because their burger was listed as one of 20 best in the U.S. recently. Firstly, the atmostphere is nice for a night out with friends. The bar/restaurant itself is very small, so be prepared to get shoulder-checked a few times. The daily menu itself, in my own opinion, is somewhat pretentious; except the cheese, the cheese is great. If you go on a weekday, the burger isn't even on the menu! They only serve their hamburgers after 10pm, so get there AT LEAST 1.5 to 2hrs early. Oh, and they only serve 24 of them a night. During that waiting time, you could certainly down many of their overpriced cocktails with fancy names. Now, on to the burger. AWESOME! The meat is so tender. The cheese is so soft. The buns are so brioche. The combination of these 3 seem to melt in your mouth in a wonderful medley that can only be vocalized by the world's greatest tenor as "yummmmmm". Great price, greater burger. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the unnecessary wait. Either this is a marketing gimmick, or, H&F is full of themselves. I seriously doubt there is a lack of ground beef in the back kitchen .
(4)
Sylvia Y.
Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We didn't have a reservation so we waited for about 40 minutes for a table. We ordered their famous burger and the hootenanny. I wasn't too impressed with their burger but the hootenanny with poached eggs, grits, pork belly and chow chow was a creative dish that I would remember for a very long time. A bit pricey for what it was, though ($9) Sweet tea took forever to refill, not once but three times. Did they have to brew fresh tea for us each time? I'd love to come back here for dinner on a special occasion.
(3)
Micah W.
Ahh, I'm in love. Went here on a whim after a ridiculously crowded holiday shopping trip at Lenox- enough said. In serious need of a reprieve from the hustle and bustle, and I found it. The atmosphere was so relaxed, the moment the host sat us I felt like we had been coming here for years. They treat you like old friends. The bartender made me a delicious Caucasian (White Russian), just what I needed to warm up. The menu is made up of little plates, great for ordering a few things to share. We ordered the shrimp bowl and the crunchy gentlemen. The former- shrimp, bacon, baguette all in a yummy broth. We actually asked for more bread so we could soak up the broth to the very last drop- it was so good! And the latter was a ham sandwich toasted with gruyere melted on top. I was unsure about the choice until I took a bite. Now let me say- I will love anything with melted gruyere on top. But this....omg. There are no words. Just order it people. For dessert, we had the toffee pudding with butter pecan ice cream. Yum. By the end of the meal, we were full but not stuffed. The plates were just enough to fill you up but leave you wanting more. Everything was amazing and I will definitely be going back, a lot.
(5)
Melody L.
I went to Holeman and Finch on a Sunday, waited about 45 minutes in line, and it was totally worth it. My father and I ordered drinks, and the cocktails were excellently made. We sipped on them during the wait. And then we ordered the burgers. Oh my. This is the best burger that I have ever eaten my entire life. A little on the saltier side, but I paused while I was eating to determine whether it was better to eat faster to experience more of the good stuff, or to eat slower to savor it. I don't know how they do it, but the aroma is utterly fantastic. Extremely high quality food. I started dipping my fries in the grease that flowed out of the burger on my plate. Yes, it was that good.
(5)
Sarah T.
We were able to try the dining area last night, for a get together with a bunch of people for Justin's B-day. The dining room is so small! I was very surprised, but it wasn't that bad. The food was simply amazing. I tried so many different things and was just blown away. And the mixologist at the bar! They are extremely skilled at what they do. Definitely recommend trying some mixed drinks here. The fish and chips here are a must have. The fish was so moist and soft and the crisp outside done to absolute perfection. The wedge fries were perfectly salted and so flavorful. I thought I had gone to heaven. I think I'm spoiled for any other fish and chips. The Farm egg and Pancetta pasta was superb. We ordered several of them because we loved it so much. It was so creamy and garlicky! Oh the garlic. Yum. One thing to note however, is the portion size. These are tapas style, and the plates aren't huge. It's a decent portion size though for sharing, or if you are going to selfishly horde your plate and snap at any fingers trying to sneak a morsel, then you might fill up pretty quick. We also tried the burger once again, and they have definitely improved on it since the last time we were there. Very good this time around. We tried a bunch more, but all I can really say is just go and ordered as much as you can. It will all be worth it. Very impressed with the menu and up my star rating accordingly! The service was accommodating and kind, and put up with our crazy group of people ordering all sorts of things randomly etc. Will be going there again for sure.
(4)
Melissa T.
My hubby and I had the deviled eggs, the charcuterie plate, baby lettuce head salad, and the fish special. All were delicious, especially the fish and deviled eggs though. I want those recipes! I must say, I don't get the hype about the burger. Although I've never tried it, I will not stand in line and wait for a burger served at 10pm. Besides that, the place is super small so you should go early. The tables are small, close together, and some are by the storefront windows, which is a bit drafty, but worth the food. The drink list is very unique so I recommend having a specialty cocktail. Also, the service was quite good except for the wait for the cocktails, which was slow. I could see the bartender creating them from where I sat, so I understood why it took so long. I would definitely recommend this place.
(4)
Cara A.
Great vibe and an interesting menu. We grabbed some beers and sampled everything from salads to entrees which were all unbelievably amazing - so amazing I wish they would open a Tampa location!
(5)
Will W.
Excellent Fries Oysters & Pickles. The Cheese Plate and the Bok Choy were great also. Great mixed drink menu and beer selection.
(4)
Dustin F.
Okay - to be fair, I only went there for drinks and some apps, but it was a huge win and I can't wait to go back. To start, they take their drinks SERIOUSLY, not in the pretentious annoying way, but in the - we brew our own ginger beer way. My buddy and I had the perfect tri-fecta of drinks - Brown Derby, Pimms Cup, and a Dark & Stormy. Each were perfectly made and absolutely delicious - Like I mentioned they brew their own ginger beer and everything is nicely balanced and presented. As for the food - if you are a fan of Bizarre Foods, you will like this place. We tried the Head Cheese (for those uninformed, it is not cheese) and a plate of their house aged and cured premium ham (think Serrano, but we had a more spicy offering). The Head Cheese was amazing and the meat was perfection! I am an absolute fan of this place and can't wait to go back!
(5)
Lexie M.
Came with a friend on a Saturday night and somehow got a table immediately, so we were off to a good start. From the moment we sat down to the last bite of dessert, the service was amazing. I was in the company of a fairly picky eater, but our server was very accommodating, cheerfully offering excellent suggestions and frequently checking in for feedback. The wine selection was decent, nothing to write home about, but the cocktails were fantastic. As a twosome that consistently eats for four, we sampled an ambitious chunk of the menu and agreed that the assortment route was the way to go. Save the burger for another kitchen; skipping that steak tartare just wouldn't be right. Afterward, if you're craving a Holeman take on the traditional, go for the fried apple pie. Actually, even if you're not, go for the fried apple pie. Painfully stuffed? The fried apple pie will fix it. I promise. Overall, Holeman & Finch is a worthwhile experience, and if you do it right, not even the price tag will disrupt that gluttonous gastropub bliss.
(4)
Anne O.
Yes!!! Went back again to my fave place and had another grand tour of the menu, courtesy of DJ. I ordered their spring salad with parsnips, carrots, blueberries and some amazing greens with some kinda amazing dressing. I kid you not...the BEST *%!# I have put in my mouth in ages. I don't know how they did it, but I ordered another one. I also sampled the lamb heart and the squash blossoms on the visit. I was expecting copper with the heart and was surprised at the mild flavor and excellent texture. The balsamic did not overwhelm the organ and the greens added a nice peppery kick. The squash blossoms were stuffed with goat cheese and had a killer beet type thing with it. Amazing. I think this is the only place that knows how to handle vegetables! You must go...again and again.
(5)
Shemal ..
Awesome food and great atmosphere. I was a little too late for the burger, maybe next time! But I had the pompano, which was beyond delicious and amazing corn that popped! Who knew?!
(5)
Jill K.
We had shrimp roll, steak tartare, carbonara and the crunchy gentleman (add runny egg). It was all good, but here lies the beginning of a deep seeded love for egg yolk. when we asked the waiter, 'really just ham and cheese, what makes it special?' he said add an egg. 'OK' YUMMY egg yolk is a magically sauce that really should just put all other sauces out of business. I have not been fortunate enough to try the infamous burger...one day...
(5)
ATL n.
Not worth the wait? Or the pretense? Though the bartenders were excellent, Im a little over that air of pretense for what is very good but nothing-life-changing food or service. The hostess was disorganized and rude. Also, the 3 hour wait didn't much help - esp since its not in an area where there's a nearby spot to grab a drink while you wait. All and all, in NYC this would be a very average standard dining affair. All that said, I hear the late night service really does it for people.
(2)
Tia H.
Unlike many of the reviews here, I came here for lunch on Sunday when you are guaranteed to get a burger. Our server was exceptional. He was very friendly and personable. He helped us pick out our appetizers and although we came for burgers, told us he would be doing us a disservice if he allowed us to get anything else for our entree (truth). Here's what we ate: -Bacon Caramel Popcorn: This stuff is like crack. There is a magical flavor combination going on on this popcorn. It's so good that we ended up ordering a second one to-go. Order it! -Deviled Eggs 3 Ways (Duck Ham, B&B Pickles and Siracha): All three combos were yummy. The Siracha one was my favorite. -The Burger: Okay okay. So I know there's a lot of hype about this burger, but it really is delicious. It's a juicy double cheeseburger with sweet pickles and onions-nothing too crazy, but it's the quality that makes it awesome. I would definitely say this is one of the top 5 best burgers I've ever consumed in my life. Also, the make their own bread, pickles, ketchup and ground beef. How cool is that? -Apple Pie: Not nearly as remarkable as anything else we ate, but still good. It was a standard apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Perhaps we should have stopped eating after the burger, though. (P.S. Everyone in the restaurant except one woman was eating a burger, what does that tell you?)
(5)
H J.
Definitely loved the atmosphere here. I'd so far recommend the following items: - chicken liver pate - grouper cheek - gratin of marrow - pork sandwich: very good, but still prefer to eat pork belly on its own - farm egg & pancetta carbonara: YUM, my favorite!! - arugula salad - 10pm burger: hands down best burger in town; worth going early & waiting - sticky toffee pudding - annie's sorghum stack cake: their best dessert Their soft pretzel and bacon caramel popcorn were just mediocre and probably not worth getting again (unless you're waiting for the 10pm burger). Overall, service was great and the food was very tasty. I've always had a pleasant dining experience at H&F :)
(5)
Danny W.
I've been trying to give fewer five stars to restaurants, and was debating giving H&F 4, but the burger rally pushed it over the top. All the other food here is good. (The mussels especially were very good.) The cocktails were fine - H&F is supposed to be famous for them, but neither really blew me away. But the burger. It's not every day that I spend three hours in a restaurant for a burger, but we did. And it was worth it. I didn't think it was going to be. I've eaten a lot of burgers, and was very skeptical of finding a burger that was in a different league compared to those that I had previously eaten. But this one does it. It just does. Infinitely juicy throughout. Perfectly cooked and paired with pickles and onions. Fries are fine. But the burger. Maybe go on a Sunday so you don't need to wait. But whatever you do, get it.
(5)
Scott K.
Lets get that missing star out of the way straight out of the gate... Atlanta, and in turn, Holeman and Finch, have no concept of location. As with all fine dining in Atlanta, the view is of a parking lot and/or a busy road. Gorgeous. Simply stunning. There are few things less inspiring then the perpetual cacophony of rush hour traffic, and despite this intrinsic fact, there are only a handful of eateries in this city that understand the concept of location. The mind boggles. The space inside of Holeman & Finch only drives my point home. It's claustrophobic at best, and angering at it's worst. Here you have one of the most sensitive menus in the city, and the space in which you are asked to enjoy it... hates you. Well, the good news is... any connoisseur with a taste-bud in their head can attest to the quality of this phenomenal European gastronome! The food is so fine and loved that it actually puts you in a better mood. Which you'll need if you look out the window. Don't.
(4)
Jeremy S.
Best.Burger.Ever. Definitely worth the hype, lines, tight quarters. Go get it. Fries could be better.
(5)
Chris S.
Maybe I'm just a weakling and can't tolerate salt anymore but this place was salty! The pork bun was way too salty and heavy on the sweet sauce. The clams where also salty on their own and the pieces of thick cut bacon (I know this is the stuff that I dream about too!!) in the cream sauce took the dish to a new level of saltiness that I did not care for. But, the service was flawless and my waitress even took the pork buns off the tab since I could barely finish half the dish. Hence, the food by itself deserves 2 stars but the great service is why I bestow an extra star.
(3)
Ben C.
Go for the burger.
(4)
Leah D.
This place has won my heart. I literally drove by it 5 times to find it but once inside this packed hole in the wall of a restaurant we had some of the most amazing food ever. Don't plan on eating soon when you go here because it is TINY! We walked in and put our name on the list, then went to the bar to wait. We ordered wine and a 22 oz cider and waited....and waited...but it was ok. Once we were seated, our server, William took our menus and asked us how adventurous we were and then we told him we wanted to start with the cheese plate and deviled eggs. After that he sent us small plates 2 at a time and each plate was amazing. My girlfriend and I loved the atmosphere of a crowd but our table was intimate and we were able to talk and catch up. The deviled eggs were different but were quickly finished as well as the 5 different cheeses. Next came some sort of pasta and a plate of pork and grits. They were both so fatty and full of calories but we didn't care. After that, we enjoyed some fried veal frites that had some sort of orange or tangerine flavor. I am usually not a fan of Brussels sprouts either but with bacon, they were mouth-watering. For dessert we finished with a toffee cake, which my friend loved but me, not so much. It was very rich in flavor. We never actually ordered any of this, William just continued to bring plates to our table that he liked and we just told him when to stop. Now this place is amazing for someone like me that likes to try a little of everything but doesn't really have the appetite for an entire entree. If you are a person that can finish an entire meal, maybe this place isn't for you. All in all, tonight was wonderful and I will definitely return! Seemed very packed but relaxed. LOVED IT!
(5)
Esther L.
What we ordered: Deviled eggs - Sriracha one is the best. Speck tastes like mayo. B&b pickle was decent and tasted like bacon Bread co soft pretzel- good not amazing. Tastes like an ordinary pretzel. H&f breadbox - meh. The bread was really crunchy. Burger- solid burger but not worth the two hour wait. We got the last one and had to split it between four people, which was really lame. Fries - too salty. The place was packed and there wasn't really space to wait. The bartenders took forever to get drink orders. The famous burger was not worth the wait IMO. I might come back for a full burger but only for the lunch on Sundays.
(3)
Jaz R.
I cannot say enough good things about H&F. The burger is the best meal I've ever had-- no exaggeration. It beats out fresh Omaha Steaks in Omaha, NE (my #2 meal), Kansas City BBQ at Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City (my #3 meal)-- it's that good. The wait staff is always freindly and as enthused about the food as I am, which says a lot if you refer back to my previous statement. I almost don't want to leave a review because as more people go it gets more crowded and it will be harder for me to find a spot in the bar area for my weekly Sunday brunch burger (the only time burgers are available in unlimited quantity). They also recently expanded their brunch menu and the carbonara is delicious, as is the caramel bacon popcorn-- actually everything I've tried there (including the bone marrow at dinner, not offerred on brunch menu) has been outstanding. And then there are the drinks-- which they're also known for. My go-to is their Pimm's cup, recently I've been having one of their cocktails with lychee from the seasonal menu (constantly changing), but I've never been disappointed. If you like a good burger (warning: this will ruin all other burgers for you by comparison), a cool atmosphere, good food, or are even remotely considering trying H&F-- GO!
(5)
Michelle R.
So I wasn't super disappointed when I was told the burger was sold out last night, because I'd heard raving reviews of their other dishes. The menu looked awesome (even though at least four or five of the items were "86"ed), and I confidently ordered the tartare and rabbit livers . The tartare came first, looking fresh and awesome if a little overwhelmed by the topping stuff (potato, right?). My first bite, though, was definitely off--overwhelmed by mustard, to the point of being inedible. A gingerly-taken second bite confirmed that I was eating meat-textured mustard paste, apparently. My friend agreed, so the waitress offered to take it back; however, the second dish tasted exaaaactly the same. I'm too shy to send something back twice, so I took a few bites and just left it. The rabbit livers, unfortunately, didn't even come out particularly impressive-looking; they appeared to be very heavily breaded, though the menu described them as pan-fried. A taste confirmed that they were, in fact, heavily breaded, and cooked to the point of being a grainy, tastless mush. I've only had liver cooked super-rare before, andddd now I know why! Two stars because I did love the atmosphere, and because the bartender had a heavy hand with the whiskey in my whiskey-water. I'll probably come back to try it again, though, because a place that packed on a Tuesday has to have something to offer!
(2)
Roy T.
One of the best places in Atlanta for drinks, and a very unique/delectable selection of food. My friends and I always end up here whenever we have trouble deciding where to go for the night. the 10 pm burger is one of the many "attractions" of this fine eatery. I have seen a couple bickering on one occasion because person A forgot to place an order. This burger is scary.. Never try to share this burger because you will see the ugly side of the person you are sharing it with. The liver pate, marrow, pork buns and this pork skin soup that resembles noodles are to die for. Will always come back here again and again and again and again.
(5)
Lauren M.
Best thing about this place was an awesome bartender who mixed drinks for me and my date off the menu (including a free one just because!) and really knew what she ws doing. i wish i remembered her name because i'd give her a shout out, but she was really top notch-- super friendly, and also an actual mixologist that appreciated her craft and handled the incomprehensible drink offerings like a pro! ok on to the burger. i will admit that i had no idea what the 10pm burger was when i went.... but i was seated at the bar and my date (who also just moved to atlanta, like me) had heard about this, and we ordered one to split (this was about 8:45 on friday night-- they weren't sold out yet which im surprised about when i read the other reviews here!) don't get me wrong it was a very good burger! but i don't really see what the big deal is! i would certainly eat it again and order it if i happened to be there and it was offered to me, as was the case yesterday, but waiting 2+ hours etc for it seems like a stretch, unless you're just doing it for the sake of a foodie bucket list. i would give this place a 4, but knocking it down to a 3 because of the seating! the ambiance is cool but sparse..... but half of the seats in the bar room sit facing the walls. it's a small space for sure but i feel like they could do a little better to make it more comfortable.
(3)
Paul S.
After the the burger what else is there? We have cocktails which Holeman and Finch is getting known for, but after that, how's the food itself? Well, I went this week to have some dinner prior to the time the Burger came out so I was forced finally try the real menu. I have to say I really wasn't impressed. I'm not sure what's going on in the kitchen but someone may want to check their taste buds or their heavy hand. Everything we had was over salted. Myself and two others shared six small plates and every plate with the exception of the Steak Tar tare was coated in a heavy dose of salt. Whether it be the sauce, the protein, the veg... the consensus at the table was that salt was the main ingredient in everything. After getting through the salty haze the food itself was just decent. Once again with the exception of the tar tare I was just left whelmed. Even the best meal on the table (raw steak) seemed to have little bits of chunk in it. Not the most appetizing thought when you're eating raw meat. I'll come back for the burger and the drinks but I think as far as the actual menu is concerned.... thanks, but no thanks. After all was said and done the bill was $100 which just seemed steep for the quality of cuisine we were provided. Well.... you win some you lose some... Still 4 stars for the amazing burger, cocktails, and restrooms....
(4)
Jake W.
I absolutely loved it. I was in town and met some friends here for drink one night. They have a excellent liquor selection and awesome bartenders. They gave good recommendations and make GREAT drinks. I saw the menu and decided I needed to go back the next day. For lunch, I started with a plate of duck ham and goat cheese. It came with baked apples, some kind of pickled radishes, fig jam and honey. It was all awesome and went together really well. For my entree, I got veal sweatbreads which came with creamed spinach and artichoke. It was a bit pricey, but melted in my mouth. The portion was a perfect size for lunch. My sister got the trout, which was fantastic. The dinner menu was more extensive, so I really want to go for dinner next time I'm in town. They have lots of different types of meat, and it looks like the menu changes. The dining room is pretty tiny, so I could imagine it's could be tough to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night.
(5)
Thomas C.
If making your burger and fries/rings from scratch (minus the cheese) doesn't sound good already maybe this will, chuck and brisket patty cooked in DUCK FAT. My friends in ATL raved about this place and wanted to take me there as soon as I got there. Unfortunately thanks to Spirit air, my trip to this gem got pushed back a few days. But like they say better late than never, and the wait was definitely worth it. As a burger aficionado, I've had some good burgers, and this is definitely at the top. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I ordered the deep fried Peach Pie (a la mode) and boy was it scrumdiliumcious. As a cherry on top, ever waiter/waitress/bartender there are all down to earth and friendly to the point where they gave me a history about why the number 68 is used as a significance to items be sold out! If my review doesn't convince you alone, perhaps the review for best restaurant overall in ATL for 2010 will: clatl.com/atlanta/best-o… This truly is "the restaurant our New York friends are jealous of"
(5)
L J.
In Atlanta for an extended weekend, so we hit up the town's top spots as recommended by Atlanta magazine and my fellow Yelpers. Pros: 1. Waitress- attentive and friendly 2. Drinks- AHmazing!!! Bravo H&F, this is your claim to fame. 3. Charcuterie and cheese plates were very yummy Cons: 1. I know Buckhead is supposed to be "the spot" in Atlanta, but this location sucked. Hidden on the first floor of some huge apartment complex and surrounded by strip malls; we passed it four times before we found it. This is Buckhead? Really?? 2. It's crazy small. It's not cool, it's annoying. Final Verdict: I am a fan, because the drinks were truly art, but a better location and a larger space would've bumped it up to 5 stars.
(4)
William A.
Great experience. Fun atmosphere and great cocktails. Dinner menu was interesting but everything tasted great.
(5)
Katherine S.
This is my neighborhood spot. Whenever we don't feel like cooking dinner, H&F is the reliable standby. Best cocktails in Atlanta, IMO, and a menu that's constantly changing. Trust your waiter, they won't steer you wrong!
(5)
Stephanie Y.
Sat at the bar and got awesome service. Bartenders were very knowledgeable about their drinks and what went into them. Found out the menu included creations from the bartenders themselves. Food: Steak tartare: one of the best I've had. Thank you to the bartender who recommended it to me. Very flavorful but not overwhelming. Veal brains: crunchy on the outside from the butter-coated frying but melt in your mouth on the inside. Sweetbreads: fresh and delicious. Go early and go on Mondays and Tuesdays. This place doesn't take reservations. I was there at 5:30 on a Monday and got a seat at the bar and the rest of the restaurant was pretty empty but by 7 when I left there were no seats left around bar area and the restaurant was getting a steady stream of people coming in. When I went again on Wednesday at 6p it was pretty busy at the bar. I'm definitely dropping back in anytime I'm in Atlanta.
(5)
Sonya S.
The 10 pm burgers called our name on a Friday night and so we heeded the call. H&F took care of us once again. The place was packed yet we managed to get to the bar and put our drink orders in and our names on the wait list for the burgers. From the front desk to the bar and then to our table each server attended to us as if we were one of a few people in the place. As usual we ordered several plates and they were all delicious. The burgers were very good too. What I like about the servers at H & F is that they seem to have an insider's knowledge about food and drink. I wasn't sure if I wanted a Manhattan...too dry. I didn't want a sweet drink either. So, the intuitive server suggested the Sergio Leone. I said fine. I'll tell you, I could have ordered several more of this concoction. Thank you H & F!
(4)
Ali F.
Got here on a Saturday night the wait was hour or longer place was super packed! We put our name on the list and went into the bar area the bartenders looked like they really take making drinks seriously. I wish I could have taste one! It was a room full of people with only two bartenders which equals slow service. I hate when a bartenders look me right in the eye and don't ask if you want a drink. I don't know maybe bartenders have a salary and benefits now........ If you don't like pork and other weird meat stay away from here nothing on the menu caught my eye, I would wanna come back for a drink though. Oh the dining room is only like 10 sq feet which probably explains the wait.
(2)
Alisa R.
Excellent food, exceptional drinks, and always a good time; however consider yourself warned... show up early if you want a table. The restaurant space is small and narrow only allowing for maybe 10 tables max. Also, do not try calling because they do not do call ahead or reservations. The attention to detail, love of the craft, and culinary wisdom of the staff complete the experience. I find the bartenders, or mixologists, particular talented as they whip up cocktails with essences, vintage liquor, and unexpected flavors. This can be quite dangerous for a "light-weight." The menu is composed of the small plates. Everything I have tried, except for one stinky cheese, was exceptional. Particular stand out items are the chicken liver pate, pork buns, bone marrow plate, and of course the legendary burger. The burgers are available post 10pm on all days except Sunday during brunch. Then, they are on the menu and can be savored for dine in or out. Except for Sundays, only a certain number of burgers are made each day so be sure ask early enough to be on the list. Do to the pure delight of the tapas and mixed drinks the bill can run up rather quickly. I suggest not coming too hungry because it may be hard to get full. Overall. I love this place... please visit!'
(5)
Patrick W.
The cocktails are good - sometimes unusual but always interesting. Very much a craft cocktail program. But what brings me back is the food. Delicious, inventive, charcuterie driven menu. Busy, busy, busy, but a friendly and efficient staff will find you even if it's standing room only.
(5)
Parker H.
I'm a huge fan of anything burger-oriented. In all honesty, in all my years of burger-eating, it doesn't get much better than "The Burger" offered at Holeman & Finch. After talking it up for weeks, my wife and I finally decided to hit H&F up on the way to a Sunday Braves game (btw, Sunday during their brunch hours is the best time to go IMO, because they offer unlimited burgers, whereas they only make 24 total burgers during the week; its part of their mystique). After much anticipation, my mouth met that succulent burger and I was mesmerized. The burger's simplicity made it so amazing that I honestly couldn't put it down. My wife isn't a huge burger fan like me, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. If you haven't been to Holeman & Finch for whatever reason, do yourself a favor and GO! If you love burgers as much as I do, there's no reason why you shouldn't have gone already...
(5)
Melanie P.
Love, love, love this place!! First time coming here was because of their Speak Easy. I have to admit that Yelp is not the time or place to let the cat out of the bag. If you are lucky to know what goes down at 10pm - then you are in fact lucky enough enjoy your dining experience. We grabbed a few drinks at the bar (which were creatively delicious) and for an appetizer, we had the steak tartar. Amazing!!! The only two other steak tartars that comes close is the one served at the Bellagio in Vegas and a small joint I found in Paris, France. It was so freakin' good and advise anyone who can stomach this can of dish to at least try it. After the appetizer, we had our main course and it was so simple, juicy, and delicious. I am trying desperately to not give it away but I am sure some other person on Yelp below or above my review definitely let the dish out. I have not yet been here to eat for dinner during normal hours but based on my experience, I will be back. While waiting for our meals, I took a sneak peak at the menu and am confident that many dishes will be pleasing to the stomach and mouth in my next visit back.
(5)
Michelle M.
Always a fun scene. Since the bar area is so tiny, going on a Monday or Tuesday night helps ensure quick and comfortable seating if you don't want to sit in the dining area. I have been several times, but have not yet gathered the courage to order from the "parts" section of the menu. I am, however, a two time orderer of the 10:00 pm burger, which unquestionably lives up to the hype...make sure you put in your request with your server at least an hour ahead of time! I never go without getting the deviled eggs - they are outstanding.
(5)
Allen T.
I had this "famed" burger at Turner Field. It was ok. I get it. The burger is essentially a "high end", "high dollar" take on a Krystal. Two patties, cheese, onions, and a high quality bun. Nothing exceptional. Nothing near the Vortex or Dixie Tavern. Certainly not worth the12.00 price. Additionally, the fries were mediocre at best and came in a VERY small portion effectively equalling about 1.00 per single french fry. Glad I had the experience but much better options are available. Overall a very bland burger served by entry level cooks with a terrible price/performance ratio.
(1)
Winston G.
3.5 stars. Service was good, but get here at 11:25 if you don't want to wait forever for a seat at brunch. Came here for the burger. Sorry, I need to say this, but it is OVERRATED. My friend also agreed that it was just okay. Might have been my high expectations, but the two patties were just cooked to a well done (although still tender, since it is oily), and so you don't get much beef flavor. I liked the fact there were some onions and such in it, but the burger was just not that impressive. The fries, however, were solid. Some of the better fries I've had. It is probably double fried, and just well done, with a crispy shell and a great flavor. The homemade ketchup was alright, nothing to gloat about. The bacon and cheddar biscuit (they mix the bacon into the biscuit, so there aren't actually slices of bacon) was mediocre. Way too crumbly, and not flaky like a biscuit should be. I'm down to try out this place again for some of the other dishes, but I won't be back for the burger, and I certainly would not wait for it.
(3)
J W.
Awesome drinks and some top quality bar food.
(4)
Matt C.
finally made it over to h&f a couple weekends ago, after years of hearing about the place. it certainly lived up to the hype. we came for brunch, when i'm sure the atmosphere is different from a dinner service around 'burger time', and i've also heard the burger is, for whatever reason, 'better' at nights as well... but we were still VERY impressed with our experience. cocktails were unbelievable, as i'd expected. the 'sour account' was particularly good and refreshing, and tasted like sour patch kids. bacon caramel popcorn was far better than i imagined it could possibly be. deviled eggs were a nice small plate to whet our appetites.. and the burger was as good as i've always heard. i'd put it up there with a double-double from in-n-out burger as my favorite of all time. i'd heard that even if you're not fan of pickles on your burger, you'd like it here.. i personally didn't find that to be true. the burger really doesn't even need ketchup or mustard, though both are there. fries were great too. looking forward to trying everything else on the menu, as it was honestly hard to go with the burger by default with so many other great looking choices.. but it was impossible to turn down. i only wish the space were bigger, and i'd be back all the time for dinners. but seeing how crowded and cramped it was towards the end of a sunday brunch service, i really can't imagine what it would be like in there on, say, a friday night at 10. i'm not claustrophobic, but i've definitely gotten to a point in my life where super-crowded food & drink experiences are just annoying to me. anyway, i know it's this size for a reason and that most people love it, and since everything else is top notch, i'll just say 'well done'.
(5)
Tophe L.
Delicious!! Wow, very small restaurant with HUGE demand. The menu is awesome, with parts of animals that not many people would dare to eat. I think I had the pork belly and was amazed. Menu changes, which is great. Portions are small, prices are high, but worth it! Service was great.
(5)
Sabrina C.
Went with a group of 12 to get the burgers for brunch. Let me tell you they were in fact everything that they are made out to be. We also had a few apps that tasted delish as well. Sadly the service for burgers starts before the bar is open on Sunday so you will have to factor that into your timing. The service however was not my favorite - our group got our food at all different times.... around 30 minutes apart.
(4)
Solomon W.
H&F knows what is up. I did not go for the signature 10PM burgers, but rather just to try some of the famous grub that seems to be all over the foodie radar. I only had a few meals to work with in Atlanta, so I figured that Holeman and Finch would be a good choice. Handcrafted fodder is always a plus, especially when you can order small bits of it for not too much dough. It hit me right in the gut because my current foodie trend is eating at gastropubs to find all these weird artisanal foods. They also design the meal structure according to what they figure fits the meal best. We started with deviled eggs 3 ways; my favorite was the duck ham, chow chow, and sriracha... equally. Next, was the guanciale carbonara. It was amazing. The sauce was super rich, the pork was perfectly crisp and interspersed, and the egg and Parmesan added the perfect buttery flavors. The pork belly buns followed, and the meat was flawless. I probably should have gone with something more exotic off of the "parts"menu, but my mother likes simpler things, and pork belly is delicious. The buns were slightly sweet, and the savory sauce was nice. Lastly, we had a cheese tray that came with ciabatta, strawberry preserves, a few dabs of honey and spiced kumquats (?). They really know how to source food here, as every cheese came from the Southeast. The Gouda Bleu from Kentucky was sharp but buttery, the Coppinger from Tennessee was gamey and rich, and the Chocolate Lab cheddar from North Carolina was simple and solid. The atmosphere is very upbeat and not too fancy, so it is perfect for a light dinner with some drinks. Definitely make this a dining priority when you are in the area.
(5)
Ashley S.
We planned our night around getting those infamous 10pm burgers and finally got to try the homemade double cheeseburger. Yes, its good, but is it life changing? No but certainly didn't regret getting them, but can say we did it and just go back to Holeman for other dinner entrees now. This place is just so cute but very SMALL. Bacon popcorn is something you just gotta order to go!!!!!
(4)
Dani L.
Believe me or not.... A burger cannot get any better than that! After a long wait me and and my friends decided to visit H&F on a Sunday to try their burger for brunch( because Sunday is the only day they serve ilimited burgers and not just 24 in the middle of the week) My first impression of the place was a sophisticated bar style place with a cool deco. The service from the first minute to the end was amazing and really helpful! And my burger came...... OMG! I couldnt put that down. It was juicy, crunch and full of flavor! Delicious! I would rate this burger as one one of the atlanta treasures of 2011 for me.
(5)
Spencer H.
The customer service at this place is equivalent to a rock. Very crowed and we waited 30 mins to get in. It appears that the staff is overwhelmed from the rush of the opening door. We where in the bar tabIe area. I can deal with crowds as thats not my beef. Two families where not served and left. A bar staff member just laughed it off. Funny and no customer service humor is not funny because you have hungry people waiting. I would seriously ask that the owner and manager streamline some type of training soon. Burger was good as my only reason for 2 stars. I will never go back
(2)
Atiyah T.
Lobster burger was soooo good. One thing that I can't let go of is the garlic french fries. soooo goood! But just beware you will smell like garlic afterwards.
(5)
Sabrina M.
I realize I am in the Yelp minority here with this one but I just don't get it. Maybe I need to go back and try it again but the thought of doing so makes me cringe a little. I was so excited about going. Having read all of the reviews and hearing raves about it from my friend, I was psyched! Alas, I left completely underwhelmed and a slight bit irritated, if I'm being honest. First off, the place is tiny. Okay, fine. I don't really have a problem with that. I just thought it was worth mentioning. I missed out on hanging at the bar, but my friend mentioned that they didn't serve vodka. Really? No vodka. At a bar. Okay, fine. If that's your thing. Do you. But seriously? Next, the menu. I checked out the menu prior to getting there and originally I thought we'd be too early for "The burger!", so I was going to get the fish and chips. Nothing else really jumped out at me. But we were able to pre-order the burger (seriously?), so I started to get a little excited. Apparently, this burger was supposed to "change my life" or something. Whatever. We ordered some apps/small plate stuff and honestly, I didn't care for any of it. The deviled eggs, the cheese, it was all just...not right. I don't know if it was the presentation or something else; actually, it was everything. It just all seemed to be trying too hard. My friend ordered the Gratin of Marrow and declared it the best thing she'd ever tasted. Whereas, I couldn't get past the smell enough to try it. We literally had to move it to the other side of the table. Not appealing at all. So, finally, the bells ring, the voices cried out - it was burger time! I'm getting excited again. Mainly because I'm pretty hungry at this point and again, I'm ready to be moved by beef. But I get it and it's just meh. Not bad at all. But, not the awesomest of the awesome that I was expecting. Hell, I think my friend grilled burgers that tasted just as good at her house. I will say, the buns were really good, though. So, there's that. Overall, if I had to sum it up in one word - pretentious. And I'm completely taking into account the fact that maybe I just didn't get it. But I want to. I really do. I'll probably give it another shot but it won't be anytime soon.
(2)
Stephanie A.
Adventuresome foodies rejoice! The hype is true. Do not miss going a time or two. More than once is needed simply because there is too much goodness to be tried in one visit. I happened to FINALLY end up here because it's very late night and my date is a fellow foodie. It wasn't time to go home yet. We wanted more food and after 11 it's slim pickins in the city. Waffle house and Landmark diner aren't worthy. It's southern heavy, farm to table, inspired and fantastic. Strong showing at the bar too. wine, hard stuff and beer selection can hold its own. For godsake the caramel corn has bacon lardon in it. Get it! Raw oysters, can't pass them up. My date and I are always fans. Standardly delicious but note that they do offer them. Maybe would have one upped ourselves to get the cornmeal fried version. Next time for sure. Not on the menu as obviously it's seasonal, ham wrapped ramps grilled smokey deliciousness. Oh I love some off the menu items. I knew it was a good call when off the clock servers were getting plates of it. You can see charcuteire hung and drying in the glass walls around and over the door. Now that is some ambiance I can enjoy! Lively knowledgeable servers, great bar area. I am hooked. I can't wait to get my tail back in there for the burger. If only I am so lucky. If they run out there are 18 other items on my list to check off. P.S. The host or manager maybe (something other than chef or server) is a dead ringer for Alton Brown. Just sayin.
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Addy C.
I thought this place was good overall but it did fall below my expectations (set high by the rest of the Yelp reviews). After re-reading some of the reviews, I realized the 4- and 5-star reviews were driven mostly by folks who actually got to experience the highly sought 10pm burgers ... so then I didn't feel so bad about my 3.5 rating (rounded to 4) b/c we didn't stay that late (i.e., no burger experience). Let me summarize my yay's & nay's: Yay's: - Ambience is great. Great bar area, too. - Loved the big window at the front where you can see directly into the kitchen and observe the cooks at work. - The wait is long but once you're seated and order your food, the food comes out relatively fast. - Menu is refreshed - I don't know how often they update the menu but the items were different from the menu online. - Interesting menu - they have a good selection of tapas but also feature some "adventurous" selections like veal brains & sweetbreads. - My favorite tapas - "Farm egg & pancetta carbonara with Gambino's guitar cut pasta" for $11 (the only "entree size" tapas), "Crispy Georgia white shrimp" in a Thai chili sauce for $11 (the shrimps were gi-normous!), "Georges Bank scallops with creamed leeks & balsamico" for $12 (scallops were gi-normous, too!), "Deviled eggs 3 ways" for $3 (if you like deviled eggs, you'll like this ...). Nay's: - Their restaurant is marked by a very easy-to-miss "H&F" sign (not "Holeman & Finch" which we were looking for). They are located in the "Aramore" condos, right next to "Restaurant Eugene." - No reservations so it's first-come, first-serve. You probably don't want to come here on a Friday or Saturday night if you can help it. The waiting area is in the bar area so it was pretty packed. - We had a group of 8 and there is only one area to seat a large group. This restaurant is pretty small. We had to wait a long time for the other large group to finish ... I wouldn't recommend this place for large groups. - This is a tapas restaurant so it's pretty expensive for what you get. We ordered about 3 plates per person and it came to about $40-50/pp, excl. drinks. - Wasn't a fan of these tapas: "Fried pork belly w/ arugula" for $8 (this was the special but the pork belly was almost all fatty, oozing grease & just disgusting!!), "Poached egg & roast bacon, Johnny cake & maple syrup" for $7 (tasted like a very mini-me version of a breakfast combo - nothing extraordinary), "Seared hanger steak with bacon & onion hash" for $12 (again, not extraordinary & the meat was pretty chewy, too). We also got the "Salami, charcuterie & sausage" platter for $15 b/c we were still hungry. That was pretty good but not enough to make my list of fav's. I don't think I would come back for the tapas (the wait is too long & it's pricey for what you get) but I'll definitely be back to try the famous burgers - during brunch since apparently I'm guaranteed to get one but not necessarily so at 10pm.
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Lynn E.
I've been hearing rave reviews of the Holeman & Finch burger and have made Mark Bittman's ground brisket burger...but it was finally time to score a burger. Since the thought of a burger at 10pm on a school night is hard to comprehend for this boomer I made plans to enjoy a burger during the H&F Sunday brunch. And the burger is worthy of the hype! Moist, tasty meat, onions, pickles and a home made bun. Rumor has it the ketchup and the mustard are also homemade. Everything about this space is warm, friendly and hip. The peek-in kitchen, the wine cooler and uber fun bar -- the right ingredients for a good time.
(4)
Jesse F.
Visited this place lastnight with the girlfriend. Overall, it was a fun experience and we both agreed that we would return. We arrived about 830 and the place was packed. We decided to just move into the bar area. Several servers helped us and they all were festive and friendly. We shared a table with two separate groups as a result of the crowd. Not an issue, after all we were seated in the bar area. We started with salt and vinegar pork rinds which were surprisingly good. After this we had andouille sausage w/ lady peas....AWESOME. And of course we had the 10pm burger. The burger was good, but nothing to get excited over.....I can make a better one:). The ambience and staff made the visit an exciting and fun dinner. The jack & coke and holly-go-lightly definitely helped to make our spirits high.
(4)
Femi O.
This is probably the place i've had the longest wait...ever! for. a. burger. ...and with a hangover...but i have to admit it was worth the wait. the drink wasn't memorable but i had 2. the food...was good. church good. deviled eggs...never tasted so good....then the burger came. and so did i. my only regret was the fact that i found this place a month after i moved back to nyc from buckhead...but whenever i'm back in town...i'll stop by. -0.5 stars for long @$$ wait. -0.5 for "ok" drinks....overall--really godly sh1t.
(4)
Asteridae A.
I met a friend here on my last night in Atlanta for the secret off the menu burger. Be warned: this place is hard to find. Both my friend and I drove past it a few times before seeing it. There's no sign out front with the restaurant's name; just the logo, and the restaurant is located on the ground floor of some new condo buildings. It's very easy to miss. That said, the staff is friendly, we were immediately seated and the beer list was very good. The burgers were as amazing as everyone says (the homemade bread & butter pickles really make them) and the fries were that perfect combination of crispiness, creaminess, and tasted like 1000 blasts of potato on my taste buds. The rest of the menu looked delicious and I'd like to go back and try some other stuff next time I am in Atlanta.
(5)
Kee O.
Food is great, but the place is tiny. Last two times I've been, the wait has been over 45 minutes causing me to leave both times. They really should take reservations or not sit large groups in their tiny dining room.
(3)
Andrew M.
I've been back here twice lately and both times were awesome. Neither of them a coursed-out dinner for 2, but bar hopping with friends and hanging out at the bar both times. The service is excellent, even when it's busy as all hell (ahem, always), and the vibe is always great. I always meet cool strangers shoved into that little bar. And the burgers... oh man, THE BURGERS! They actually are as good as you hear. Everything about it is so fresh and perfect. Especially after a few hand-crafted cocktails, made by some of the city's finest mixologists. Really, really excellent drinks.
(5)
Tracy T.
Bar drinks and service were fantastic. Had reservation for table for four at 7pm, were not seated until after 9pm. That sucked! No apologies, as if host didn't care we were waiting, despite our many requests for our table.
(3)
Ash C.
My husband and I came here one night after a Braves game this past summer because, surprisingly, it is one of the few places open after 10pm that serves real food. I was a little worried about our attire, though. We were dressed nice enough, but we'd been through 90-something heat, then rain, then a distressing game. So, at the very least we looked rough. But the staff were nice, friendly, and patient when explaining some of the menu. However, our poor server could not get it that we weren't interested in their cocktails. Honey, if I tell you I'm allergic to alcohol, I'm not trying to be witty; it means unfortunately, I cannot consume your fancy cocktails without turning into the elephant man. The food was simply amazing. Trio of Deviled Eggs - Best deviled eggs without having to go through a funeral first. (I swear the grief makes them tastier?) Pot of Chicken Liver Pater - Good, but not the best I've ever had. Sweet Potato Greens - This was a life-changer. I had no idea you could eat sweet potato plants, and that they would be delicious. I'll be growing some in my garden just for its leaves this year. 3 of the meats - I can't remember which ones we had aside from the duck pastrami, which was really yummy. Yes it's a tad greasy, but that's just how duck rolls, okay? 3 of the cheeses - Again, sorry I can't remember. But each came with extras to try with the cheese. Oh candied grapefruit, I had no idea you existed and am so glad we met! Unfortunately I have no idea what we ordered for dessert, because a few minutes after we did the fire alarm went off. I have never heard something so loud! Our waiter tried to let us leave without paying, but the food was so good, we couldn't do it. We ended up paying half and scurried on our way. I cannot wait to return and try what new things they'll have. Hopefully we won't have to leave partially deaf next time!
(5)
Ayon J. R.
Great hamburgers, nice service staff and yummy cocktails. The swanky vibe is cherry on the top :-)
(5)
Autumn S.
I love Holeman and Finch for the great late night eating. Finally, a place fit for a foodie with late night cravings. Because I'm not a red meat person, I can skip the whole 'clamoring for the limited burgers' business and try the other good stuff the menu has. My recommendations? The pimiento cheese( I have always thought this was the grossest concoction ever until trying Holeman and Finch's version), the johnny cakes with a poached egg, the deviled egss, the pasta carbonara, and the sticky toffee pudding are my favorites. Did I forget the cocktails? Try any of them, you won't be disappointed.
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Alain L.
Holeman & Finch is wonderfully luscious and decadent. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to it by some fellow Yelpers last night. Little did I know that I had been zooming past this establishment on P'Tree Road for months and had no idea it was here. So the draw, as was described to me, is the burgers. No....you don't understand what I'm saying. These Burgers are fried Gold people. For real. On top of that, there's a little ritual that happens at 10PM, when the burgers are officially served. What is the ritual you ask? Just a voice coming over the PA system asking, "What TIME is it?" and the crowd answers, "It's burger time!". Yeah, it's like that.
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Megan F.
I've heard lots of good things about H&F but after reading some of the reviews on here, I steeled myself for a potentially frustrating and pretentious experience. What I got was decidedly neither. Now, granted, I went the day after a three-day holiday weekend when it was on the slower side, so your mileage may vary. First, parking wasn't an issue at all. The valet parking was complimentary, and the valet had my car waiting for me as I left the building. I spent my whole time seated at the bar. Not because there weren't any tables, but because the bartender and barback were so great and interesting to talk to that there didn't seem to be any reason to leave. The bartender in particular was happy to answer all our questions about the liquor selection and the specialized ingredients in their cocktails, as well as make spot-on recommendations based on our preferences. If I had to describe H&F in one (compound) word, I'd call it "well-curated." The wine and beer lists aren't huge or all encompassing, but the choices are excellent. The fact that they had Allagash Curieux--one of my favorite ales of all time--on tap gives them huge points in my book. Nearly all of their liquor is made by small-batch producers. To correct a previous review, they have plenty of vodka, just not trendy mass marketed brands like Absolute and Grey Goose. Plus, the cocktail list is primarily updated variations on classic (think prohibition and mid-century) cocktails, which tend not to use a whole lot of vodka, except in combination with other liquors like gin. There's quite a bit of offal on the menu, so just be aware of that. (Trendy? Yes. Sustainable? Also yes. I like it when restaurants use more than just the most expensive filet or loin from an animal.) If marrow and sweetbreads and rabbit liver aren't your thing, make sure you clear that with your dinner companions ahead of time. The burger didn't change my life, but it was really, really good. (Get there early if you want the burger. Like 8:30pm early. And pre-order it.) I described it at the time as a "classed-up In-and-Out Double Double" and I'll stick with that description. The Coke float with Fernet-Branca (a bitter digestif) ice cream was a perfect, decadent variation on a classic to end the meal.
(5)
Jeremy M.
Deviled eggs, pork, bacon, salami, yum. Everything I wanted and then some. It has all the quality and taste of the finest dining without the pomp and pretense. It really is exceptional, and the only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the burger drama... Yes, they are good, very good even. But to take the focus off of the rest of this exceptional menu and cause crowds over a burger of just very good quality every evening is a shame. I'll be back often in spite of the burger drama...
(4)
Jennifer N.
Yes, Jesse and I went to get the 10 pm burger. All I have to say is that the whole experience of being at the bar at 830 to mingle and have drinks and apps was what made the night so much fun. The burger was good. But I do have to say that the sausage with lady peas and the pork rinds were amazing. We enjoyed sharing our table with several people as we drank and ate until 11. It was a great time. Loved the fact that the crowd was so diverse!
(4)
Wes P.
I've heard tons about H&F - particularly the burger and bakery. The in-laws were coming into town so we decided to finally try for ourselves. After reading up about the no reservation deal, I convinced them to get to the restaurant at six - which is too early to eat in our opinion, but we expected to wait. When we got in they were ready to seat us right away, but I asked to sit at the bar for some drinks, which they said was fine. The drinks are incredible! Watching the bartenders make them is quite a show - pulling unlabeled vintage bottles of liqueurs they've made. $9 - $12 is kind of expensive for a cocktail, but these are worth every penny. While drinking we also had the bread box - which includes an assortment of breads, including one with bacon and is fantastic. After about 45 minutes the host approached us and said he had a table waiting! Great service, he watched out to make sure we got some quality time at the bar and then a great table. Our server was equally good. He made sure we understood the concept - small plates for sharing, they come out as they are done, etc. etc. We ordered pimiento cheese, fried oysters, pancetta and farm egg carbonara, sweet breads, fish and chips, ny strip with kale and pickled mushrooms and finally the sticky toffee pudding. Jesus H. Christ was the food good. I love the idea of sharing a ton of food anyway, and the quality here is so amazing. Every single thing, down to the mayo in the pimiento cheese, is made in house. The best thing(s) that we had? Carbonara and Sticky Toffee Pudding! Do yourself a favor and come here with a small group of friends and enjoy life at it's finest.
(5)
Jennifer C.
The place is tiny and the wait might be long but the food is delicious. I don't think you can find a place like it in Atlanta. A place definitely for adventurous eaters. deviled eggs three ways crisp b&b pickles poached egg and roast bacon
(5)
Iffat B.
*****4.5****** I went for brunch to try the oh-so-famous burger and it lives up to the hype! The meat tastes very fresh which is burger's biggest selling point. It's super greasy so when you pick up the burger the grease is dripping off. Unfortunately, it's not the best burger I've had in Atlanta as the combination of the pickles, cheese, and bun didn't mesh as well as I wanted. The Vortex's cheeseburger is still my favorite in Atlanta! I loved the fries and onion rings. The fries are soggy, just the way I like them. If you like crispy fries, these aren't for you. The steak tartar is a great appetizer as is the banana bread. The butter that came with it was amazing! And lastly, the toffee bread pudding is a nice finish to the meal! The service here is great--very friendly, attentive staff. *****Also I wish they would add more non-pork menu items!! I can't eat 75% of the stuff on the menu!!
(4)
Joao S.
Best Hamburger Ever! The burger was so good, I can't even remember what else I had. They only make 24 burgers and serve them at 10pm. We had to wait three hours for it, but well worth it. I plan to go back on a Sunday when the burgers are on the Sunday Brunch menu.
(5)
Todd P.
I have a new chow hound buddy (or buddette??) and H&F was one of the spots on our list we wanted to hit. We'd both been before, numerous times, but wanted to go back together on a burger pilgrimage. We arrived at 8:30 pm, hoping to get a seat in the bar before the onslaught of burger chasers filled the place to the brim. Despite being there an hour and a half before the bull-horn announcement, we were still relegated to one of the side "shelves" along the wall, with no open seats at the bar or any of the proper high-tops they have. (I have yet to actually get a seat *at* the bar at H&F, despite going here a half-dozen times or more.) Going this early has its advantages. It gives you plenty of opportunity to try some of their mixologist concoctions and sample some starters while you wait for the cheesy meat on a fluffy bun. I had two cocktails from the featured list. These drinks change all the time, so it's fun to go and see what they're mixing up that's new. I had some rye whisky concoction with rhubarb bitters and ginger ale, followed by a drink with an Italian liqueur, Amaro CioCiaro mixed with a beer of some sort. Both were excellent. For pre-burger snacks: pot of chicken liver pate with apple cider jelly and toast (smooth, rich, mildly flavored -- delicious); cornmeal fried oysters (just okay, one oyster was as chewy as a spare tire, which was shocking since the rest were tender and juicy); Deviled Eggs Three Ways (yum! the Sriracha one was my fav); and the Citrus Glazed Veal Sweatbreads (super tender, crisp-fried, with roasted baby turnips -- nicely done). The first time I had the burger here, it was like manna from the gods. Maybe it was the build up, the folk lore of it all. This time, it was just okay. Not horrible, mind you. Overly salty. But I still dig the house-made pickles and condiments, though. Ask your server for one of their postcards that have all the staff nicknames. These people don't go by "Mike" or "Jenny" -- try Jelly Bean, Shooter, Fireball, etc. All nicknames courtesy of H&F management.
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Damian B.
Im giving the $12 burger 5 stars. It was perfect - "no need for ketchup or mustard" the waiter told me, and sure enough he was right. Supposedly the 10 oclock burger is better than the one served during sunday brunch, but i dont know how that is possible. Run to holeman and Finch for these burgers. If you want a app go for the deviled eggs. they were really good too!
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Scot L.
I'm sure they do a great job with their small plates, regular menu and I am excited to return and try those but their brunch leaves a lot to be desired. We got there early enough so we were right in at opening. Liked the look and feel of the space but the chairs were extremely uncomfortable. My wife ordered a coffee and we waited and waited. Finally the waiter returned to drop off sugars and cream and told her the coffee would be a few more minutes. They french press and it takes a bit. Would have been nice to know that in the beginning before we sat for 15 minutes getting pissed off. The coffee was very good when it did arrive. We ordered the cinnamon roll to share and I don't know where they have been eating cinnamon rolls to have the waiter say it was the bomb. This thing was pitiful. No rise at all to it, dense, dry, over frosted, and maybe a 1/4" thick. We each had two small bites and left it. I ordered the burger and the wife had the touch em all. The touch 'em all was skillet fried eggs, short stack, cane sugar syrup, griddled house bacon for $9. She asked to have the eggs scrambled with cheese instead and the waiter said no problem. Food arrived fairly quickly after the order was placed so no complaints there. But the eggs weren't scrambled. Waiter apologized and told us he had forgotten to tell the chef. So I have my burger and fries, wife is starving so we share the fries which were good. The burger was pretty good as well but we weren't blown away. It's just a good simple burger. Her plate comes back out 10 minutes later and the scrambled eggs are on top of the pancakes, bacon in the middle of it all and everything is covered in syrup. Not the best way to eat scrambled eggs. The pancakes were undercooked as well. An expensive lesson in some places just don't do breakfast food well.
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Daniel W.
We went for Sunday brunch, and this place rocks! The staff is very down to earth while still being some of the hippest people in the city. The food starts with down-home southern favorites and modernizes them. If you like bacon, get theirs! The decor is something out of a Details magazine! I cannot say enough about this place. Word of warning, the drinks are very strong! Also, its very intimate in that you'll be hearing your neighbors conversations. I think it adds to the fun! Deviled Eggs rock!
(5)
Tim B.
Running through the small plates menu has been done so I won't bore anyone with a play by play of everything that went into my stomach here last week. What, I can add, is that we had a great meal here last week. Got there early (6pm) was seated immediately, had a blast exchanging one liner's with the staff, ripped through the small brew list, had a mess of food and were never pressured to leave, even after the bar filled up and we had more than overstayed our welcome.
(4)
l h.
Without a doubt, the best hamburger I have ever had. Words cannot even describe how fantastic it was. My boyfriend and I arrived at 11am one Sunday. The line was already wrapped just around the corner of the building. They opened at 11:30, and we were seated by 11:45. We got the last two seats in the house. It was absolutely worth the wait, and we can't wait to go back. If you like hamburgers, you must try this place!
(5)
M A.
There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said, so here's a disjointed set of paragraphs to add to the feeding frenzy: I'd already eaten the legendary burger (brought home to me by a very nice house guest!) but I have no idea what took me so long to actually go, sit down, and experience the magic. No excuse is worth missing out on this. From the bar to the service to the food, it was a fabulous couple of hours spent trying a variety of foods, many of which I had not seen since the grandparents had me eating pate as a kid. A cheese plate yielded some incredible local cheeses paired with a sweet jam that added to the flavors. The succatash was buttery and amazing while the carbonara was creamy and smooth. Nothing disappointed. Toast points with jam and pate or a refreshing drink with Pim's... safe to say this place is packed with good reason. Johnny Cakes were also fantastic - this coming from someone who normally hates pancakes of any sort! - and the ham and cheese sandwich is worth the juices dripping down your fingers. You just can't go wrong with this menu. Highly suggest going with friends so you can pass plates around and try a big variety of food! I didn't get a chance to wait around for the burger this time, but do know that they'll take orders before 9pm as long as you're able to stick around until 10pm to get your Thursday Burger (it's also an actual menu item for Sunday brunch). Well worth it.
(5)
angela c.
This place has the best burger that I have ever eaten. My husband agrees. They are well probably best known for their cheeseburgers. They only make 24 cheeseburgers after 10pm. If you want one of the 24, arrive early. They also have them all day on Sunday,which is when we tried them. We waited around the bar area until 2 seats became available. I don't care much for cheese on my burgers, however, these are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Eveything is made fresh on site. The bread is baked there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to compliment the bread and the meat. They pickle their own pickles and the ketchup and mustard are made there as well. The burgers are simple, but very juicy and delicious. You must try this place. It is well worth the wait. They also have a fried peach pie that is served with ice cream. It was SO good that I wish I'd gotten one for myself instead of sharing with my wonderful husband :)
(5)
Elbee M.
Deviled eggs for $3 were great. Well made cocktails and the drink menu is reasonably priced. I didn't like the chicken pate (apple cider jelly tasted like apple JELLO), but props to the h&f buns and the arugula beet salad. They treat their hamburger pretty pretentiously ( holeman-finch.com/burger… ). Based on what I saw of the burger and the turnout for it (didn't eat it myself), I think there is some over-hyped fancy burger delusion going on. Also, it's a rather hectic environment to eat a meal in.
(3)
Will W.
Quite simply put this place has it all figured out. I know they've been featured on several television programs and it's well deserved. The cocktails are handcrafted and spot on. The several plates that were shared amongst friends were delicious. I will be back to try & secure of their elusive 10pm hamburgers!!
(5)
Leslie W.
With all the fuss & hoopla surrounding Holeman & Finch, I was prepared to hate it from the beginning just to go against the grain. The BF and I hit the bakery before the public house, so I was expecting good things. The BF wanted to go on a Friday night which is not usually my evening of choice for this kind of venue. Too crowded. Well, it was crowded and I was feeling a little uneasy, but we finally found a seat at the bar and settled in to peruse the menu. Everything sounded pretty good to me, but the real sell, the real reason I braved the crowd was the roasted marrow bone. I know, I know, I'm mostly a vegasaurus blah blah blah. But, it's Anthony Bourdain's death row meal and I've been obsessed about trying it. Along with the bone marrow, we tried three of the meats from the "pressed & molded" section: duck, veal cheek & tongue, and something else that escapes me right now. Served with crunchy bread, whole grain mustard, and pickled garlic and all very tasty. The marrow bone, however, was not so great. The bone was splintered and we had a hard time getting the marrow out. Cocktails were delish. Super delish. So delish the BF was inspired to drop everything and enter a mixology program and devote his life's work to the science. Curing cancer, no, but certainly bringing joy to many. My fav was the witchy one. We topped everything off with their sticky toffee pudding. It was so good, I still can't talk about it. Ooey and gooey and salty and yummy. Be prepared to wait on your food and especially the drinks on a busy night. Everything is so complex and elegantly done that it take a while to deliver. We'll be back.
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Devon O.
They did it. They took the Piggly-Wiggly, southern-fried, down home culinary minutiae and elevated it to a twisted foodie wet dream. And hoo-boy, are they ever proud of it. I like the butcher shop-cum-soda shop vibe, but it is sort of cramped-ly small. No wonder it's always packed in there. Hanging slabs of meat like the weights in a grandfather clock, spare metal chairs, the lone coca-cola poster on the bar wall, the ebb and flow of hipster patrons: I get it. Concept album. They also made me realize I am officially done with all this ridiculous and precious cocktail showboatery. I got a Pig-Pik Sour, whiskey and ("NOT sour mix", our waitress insisted. "fresh lemon"), and a bacon-sugar rim. It was fine but pretty unremarkable. The rest of the cocktail menu looked similarly retarded and full of itself. I had a glass of champagne and it paired beautifully with everything. Looking forward to the simple resurgence of a fucking gin and tonic. The tapas were all great: the deviled eggs were unfathomably creamy, the fried pickles weren't greasy, the oysters were presented with raw shaved horseradish that at first tasted like paper towels then dissolved into biting complexity. Goody. One more realization: I just can't do offal. Not anymore, anyway. I had the beef heart and, swear to god, it tasted like the one time I had roadkill. Tough-ass roadkill on a dressed pile of dandelion greens. I might get my foodie cred revoked but whatev. Next time I go, it'll be on a wine and small plates expedition. Not for dinner. But thanks for helping me figure out the person I'm becoming. And the completely adorable staff- really, everyone i saw was hipsterly keeeeyoooot.
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George H.
Came to HF on multiple occasions and really just didn't feel like going through the typical 30 minutes-1 hour wait time. First time the host was also extremely rude, but finally made it on a Wednesday night and was seated immediately. The tables are small, and cramped but all worth it for the burger right? Not really, they don't all come out at 10pm and we didn't eat until around 10:40pm. Even ravished with hunger, I did not think it was the stand out dish of the restaurant. We tried the deviled eggs which were tasty, and good quick bite. The pork belly was phenomenal, greens were so salty though. Stand out of the night? Desserts! -Toffee bread budding, fantastic. TOFFEE -Apple pie, amazing without being overall sweet. Must try.
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Michelle M.
Did you know? They have 24 burgers after 10pm. In addition, they have them all day on Sunday, so you dont have to get there early and wait for those burgers. 2 words. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! My 6 friends and I went there actually at 7:30pm on Saturday night, realized that they only have 1 table that seats more than 4, so we just went across the street, ate some food, and came back at 9:30pm to wait for the burgers. Surprisingly, they had 4 left. I was already pretty full from the previous meal but decided to take a couple bites of the 10pm burger. What makes it so special? The waiter said they home make everything. The bread is baked in there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to perfectly fit the bread and the meat. The pickles are picked themselves. The ketchup and mustard is homemade as well. When you go to Yeah! and Farmburger, theyre delicious, but theyre all spin-offs of burgers. You add your own sauce and put your own toppings so it no longer is an original burger. Here at H&F, I can honestly say (even after being full and not craving food anymore), this is the best burger I've ever had. It's the most stripped down, juicy, delicious, well seasoned, original burger. It was definitely well worth the wait. Overall, if you want a burger that's down to earth, come to H&F. It's absolutely melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!
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Mel D.
There are so many great reviews on this establishment, but our dining party saw a few opportunities for improvement. Fairly tight quarters, our party of 4 ended up being sat at a community table with others, that was ok because we're a friendly bunch. Server was great, our drinks were delish even if they range from $11-16 for 5 sips. So the biggest thing we were surprised about was the size of the dishes...nowhere does it tell you that they are "small plates" except the server mentions it when you ask. So this being said, the two guys in our party had 2-3 plates each (totaling about $50/person) and left hungry. Expect a bill of around $150 for drinks and apps. If you come knowing those few things and still choose it, you'll be good to go! I however would have liked to know before coming for dinner : )
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Lindsay S.
Baby, baby, baby, I know I don't come to see you as much these days because a certain bartender has left. It doesn't mean I love you any less, baby. You're still my main squeeze. You know why I love you, baby? It's not your burger. Maybe that's why the others love you, but not me. You swing that big sexy burger around town, around the whole dang nation, and I understand why. I don't begrudge you sharing your burger with all the high rollers, the Alton Browns and Nick Caves of the world. A girl's gotta pay the bills; Lord knows I know that as well as anybody. But you and me, we got a soul connection. To me, you are so much more than the burger. Remember when I used to come by and see you and nibble on your sweetbreads and salads, sipping on something that Luke or Evan or Squirrels made just for me, something full of Campari and bitter as the drinker herself? Just you and I, nobody else listening in our our little date? Sure, maybe some middle-aged, tragic man will try to impress me with something, but it was all about you, baby. I'd outwit him, laugh, and come back to your beautiful plates. Remember those sweet evenings, baby? I know you do. I know I've been distant. It's not you, it's me. Busy and budgeting, because you know when I come see you, baby, I got to treat you right and fling money at all your gorgeousness. That's why it was so good to see you last night. Sure, your usual admirers were there, the wilting sorority flowers drinking house chardonnay, waiting on that burger. Your burger. But you tended to us so nice, with those deviled eggs all succulent and fresh; that chicken liver pate, so good that I am happy to eschew the bread and lick its earthy rich cream straight off my knife; your arugula and pickled beet salad, green and luscious; your pretty little beef cheek all moist and tender; those rabbit livers OH THOSE RABBIT LIVERS I think I fell in love with you because of your rabbit livers, you vixen; and then that fried pig ear bologna, you tease, you saved the best for last. Your liquor, as always, bitter, sweet, and glorious...of course. You treat me so good, baby. I missed you so much. Next time I won't wait so long. XO.
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B. C.
Wonderful place. Great selection on the menu and an equal amount of drinks to match. I asked the waiter if the chef would put together an impromptu tasting menu with drinks and was not let down. He stayed away from some of the more abstract items on the menu but still I walked away pleased, drunk and full. Well worth the trip.
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Alexa G.
Okay, So I have to agree with Kristine M. in some ways. It's a freaking burger!!! I'm in now way a connessiour of the pattied beef or anything, let me just note that now. But having tried the burger a few times now I was more disappointed than anything. First things first...the homemade ketchup was disgusting-not what I remembered from before. It was more acidic, less sweet.. just can't put my finger on it, but something was off! A few of us even mentioned wanting to go to McDonald's and sneak in some ketchup packets! The burger was good, but without the ketchup ( Which I loooveee) it just wasn't the same! Word is it's a new chef, and things have changed. I will go back, next time I'll skip the 10pm burger rush though.
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Tian L.
I just have to say. I'm an extreme foodie. More than I am a foodie, I am a passionate person. I become extremely obsessed with things, people and ideas when I feel they strike a chord with me. And, I am very vocal about it. I am currently in Atlanta from San Francisco for a work trip. It's my first time this far down south in the country actually, and I was so inspired and impressed that I fell upon Holeman & Finch Public House. I don't think I come from a city that has a lack of amazing chefs, creative spaces to eat, lounge and share good meals with friends, but let me just stop to say, I was really blown away by my dinner here last night. For the first time in a very long time, I came in to dine alone. (I am usually with friends or boyfriend). I realized a few things when you do this: you pay way more attention to the minute details when you are not distracted by conversation with friends. Things like the smooth, rich texture of the pan-fried rabbit liver I had on a bed of blackberry jam. Or the fact that my mixologist (I forget your name but if I was single, I'd marry you in a second because your talent is so great and you seemed so passionate about your work) tailored a drink specifically to my order when I asked him to "surprise me." He took into consideration that the few small plates I ordered would enjoy a nice pairing with an orange vanilla like cocktail with a gin base to cut through the richness of the dishes. Then, when I tried sweet breads for the first time because I saw Anthony Bourdain do it in his most recent episode of No Reservations, the server who brought it to me (God bless him too), asked me three times if I really liked it, because it was his very favorite (which, btw, the citrus-glazed sweet breads was the highlight of my night). Multiple people actually asked me how I enjoyed my food various times throughout the night, in a way that I appreciated - like they truly cared and knew how damn good everything was and was waiting for me to say it so they could nodd in affirmation. Then the host, who was wearing a vest and black tie (with co-hostess) called three different taxi drives and he kept running outside to see if they had arrived to make sure I would arrive home safely. The food, the people, the space and the extreme kindness...my belly, heart and palate was very happy.
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Monica C.
Where do I start. I was visiting my boyfriend who recently moved to the Buckhead area and we were looking for a good place to eat before I left. After reading the reviews here we decided we had to try it. When we got there at 9 PM, we were told there was a 45 min wait for a 2top. Ugh, nonetheless we went to the bar to check out the drinks. That's when the magic started to happen. We were immediately approached by the hostess informing us they had an open table and would be seated immediately. When we sat down our waiter let us know that there were only 4 burgers left and he had already reserved two for us. CAN YOU SEE THE MAGIC HAPPENING? So we put in our order of drinks (which btw, I normally do not drink while eating dinner and these cocktails were amazing) and started off with the deviled eggs (I loveeeeeeee DE, and these did not disappoint) and the pork belly sandwich. EVERYONE SHOULD ORDER THE PORK BELLY SANDWICH. It's life-changing. Then we did a heirloom tomato salad (so sweet, so tasty) and the beef tartare (YUMMMM). By the time we finished everything the bell was ringing and it was BURGER TIME. One of the better burgers I have had. Better than 5 Napkins burger that's for sure. Kinda reminded me of a cheesesteak. First time ever no room for dessert. Will have to go back to try other things. Overall fantastic and I have not stopped dreaming about the pork belly. Our waiter was super friendly and offered great suggestions.
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Gimena G.
For my birthday, my fiance took me to Atlanta for the weekend. I was very excited to eat at H & F given all of the great press they have gotten. I wish I would have never set foot near this horrible place. If it were not for another fantastic restaurant on Krog, my birthday would have been ruined. The story... We showed up Friday night at around 8 pm. We knew we were going to have to wait, so when we were told 2 and a half hours, we were not surprised. The host, invited us to go have drinks at the bar. We turned the corner and there must have been about 75 people crammed in the small space. We thought we could just grab a drink and glance at the menu at Restaurant Eugene. Well after sitting at Restaurant Eugene for about 25 minutes without drinks, we decided to head across the street for beers. 45 minutes later, a full hour and 15 minutes before our table was to be ready, we returned to H&F. We were informed that we had been taken off the waiting list since we had left. When we asked the host why he hadn't told us the policy, he stated that we were not present. WE WERE PRESENT WHEN WE GOT ON THE LIST. Yet he kept telling us it was policy that if we left we were taken off the list. I would have been just fine, had he told us that we couldn't leave, but we were never made aware of the policy. I suppose H&F has a following since it is one of a handful of places like it in Atlanta, however, restaurants like this are dime a dozen in Chicago or New York, and those have much better service.
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Angela M.
Yes, Lauren S, that is a 5-star burger! When the food at Vita was nothing to write home about, and it got too hot, even inside with the air conditioning, we headed down the street to H&F. As we drove past on our way into the deck, I was quite taken by the decor of this semi-hidden gem - dark and clean with steel and black, and of course, all the meat hanging in the windows/walls. We headed straight for the bar area, since we were here for the famous burger. We sipped some delicious cocktails as Lauren told us all about why this burger is so amazing and all the ritual of burger time. While waiting Tulie enjoyed the pate - great texture and flavor, but ask for more toast points - and Katie had the deviled eggs, which looked delicious. I was impressed by the pricing - this is all quality stuff that some in Atlanta would be willing to pay a premium for, but they don't have to. Finally, after several minutes of sitting anxiously with the ridiculously aromatic small of cooking meat wafting through the area, the burgers arrived. Lauren was kind enough to share, because I was quite full, so I only had two bites, but those were two D@MN good bites! The juicy flavor of burger and cheese and onions and home-made mustard was a 10-star combination! Especially that mustard. Seriously, I almost walked out with the mustard cup in my purse - it's got great texture - not runny, but not really grainy - and amazingly fresh tartness. I can't wait to bring my husband here. I know I'll get the burger, but the other food on the menu sounded delicious as well, so we might have to warm up with some small plates before burger time. Then again, it's one good burger, so maybe we'll just watch the rest of the restaurant eat the other food and save our stomachs for the real thing.
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Miriam W.
Even the overly cacophonous Buckhead ladies celebrating next to us at the communal table couldn't diminish my love for Holeman & Finch. We began with cocktails which were just the sort of refreshment this evening called for! Jumping right in, we ordered the pimento cheese, griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms, deviled eggs three ways and the house cured plate. The pimento cheese was so tasty it made me sad to think I lived more than 25 years without knowing of this Southern delicacy. I made up for lost time at Holeman & Finch by gobbling up the blend of cheese, mayo and sweet peppers on crispy crackers. It was difficult to stop. But I had to save room for the house cured plate which arrived with meat, meat and more meat! Charcuterie lovers, take note! The griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms came atop Anson Mills polenta. The maitakes were rich and meaty; the polenta served to balance them with its creaminess and a bit of aged Parmesan took this dish to another level. As for the deviled eggs three way - now why didn't I think of adding bacon to deviled eggs?! There's so much on the menu I didn't get to try (including a Coca Cola and Fernet Branca ice cream float!), but you can be sure I'll be clamoring to return to Holeman & Finch on my next visit to Atlanta to cample more widely!
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Zewditu D.
I went on the day they were offering their burgers all night long. Had to take advantage of that. It was madness!!!! Had to just wait and wait around at the bar since I went by myself. Had great conversation with other diners while I waited though- so that was wonderful. Finally got the famous burger. Not impressed at all. Tasted like any other burger. And I hated the ketchup that they had- keep it simple people. Another diner let me try out the bone marrow they ordered. My first time- it was actually quite nice. Overall, I don't think it's worth the hassle (wait and parking) or the money.
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Sarah E.
I always intended to come back to H&F sometime in order to try the famous burger. However, I tend to eat dinner SUPER early like an old lady (yup, I'm all ready to move to Florida and hit the Early Bird Specials). Also, I live in Lower Chattanooga and it's hard for me to come out to a place where I'm not even going to be served my food until 10 pm and then I'll still have to drive almost an hour to get home. So anyway, I never really got around to trying the burger until one night at the Cobb Happy Hour UYE, Jang suggested we have an H&F burger night. So last Monday night, I met the Cobb Yelpers a little after 9 pm and we put in our orders for beefy goodness. I think it's a little easier to get the burger now that some of the hype has died down, as long as you show up early enough. Service was great with the possible exception or the weirdo host. When I walked in, he just kind of stared at me blankly. Finally, I greeted him and said I was meeting people. He said there were some in the dining room and some at the bar. Thank you, Captain Obvious! Anyway, I found my food buddies with no real issues so no harm, no foul. The bartender and server were both super nice. Bartender looked really into what he was doing - when he made the drinks, he had this majorly intense facial expression. It was like he was some kind of mad scientist of alcohol. He was also more than happy to make me a mocktail that turned out pretty spiffy, although I felt the need to tell everyone around me that it was only juice. We pre-ordered our burgers with no problems. While we were waiting, we got to play zombie and try some braaaaaaaiiiiiiins. Specifically, a couple of people in my party ordered veal brains. I tried really hard to find out whether it's safe for pregnant women to eat brains by searching on Google Mobile, but all I found were articles about what foods to eat in order to help your baby's brain develop. Finally, I decided that since the brains were cooked all the way through, it would be okay to try a little bit. They tasted way more normal than I expected them to. They were flavorful, and a little crispy on the outside and sort of flaky like fish only also mushy on the inside. The awesomest part was that they were served with these little toast points. Eating brains on toast is majorly badass. When we finally got our burgers, they were worth the wait. They were on the small side with double patties, resting atop a small portion of fries. They were served with mustard and housemade ketchup. I didn't like the ketchup on its own or with the fries, but it did go well with the burger. Even though the meat patties were cooked to about medium well, they still managed to be ultra juicy. Om nom nom. The meat and cheese were bursting with flavor without being parchingly salty. The bun was awesome (as I'd expect since I've had HF buns at Yeah! Burger). At first, I didn't think I cared for the fries but once some of the grease from the burger dripped onto them I was a fan for life. I've heard from other reviewers that the Holeman and Finch burger has gone downhill since they originally started serving it. I wasn't there to try it back then, so I can't be sure. But this burger was definitely worth staying hungry until 10 pm and coming into work on Tuesday morning dead tired. Just sayin'.
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Huazzy K.
Best meal I've had in Atlanta and one of the best ever in general. Note* I am originally from the Northeast (NY/NJ/Phila), so I can be the snob of all snobs when it comes to food. But Holeman was just an amazing eating experience. From the mixed drinks (mixologist) who yammered on and on about the custom drink he made me (shows he's passionate), to the food presentation in general. Just top notch. Things I liked: - Whenever a dish was brought the staff would be sure to mention what it was and what was in it. I thought this was great b/c it reflected a sense of pride/knowledge on their behalf. - Chicken Liver Pate? Sounds gross right? But that junks haunts my dream. So fatty and rich and good. Damn. - Price. Our baller lawyer friend subsidized part of the bill, but we basically ate everything on the menu and dropped less than $40 each. I'm talking at least 8 different plates. Tips - Don't buy into the hype of the burger. Yes it was good, but it tasted like a glorified McDonalds cheeseburger. Delicious yes, but go to Bocado if you want a good burger. - Get a drink. They're way overpriced and you won't taste/notice 1/2 the ingredients they put in there but they're just "good". - Prepare to wait. This place is busy. This place is #1 in my Atlanta Power Rankings. Go Holeman!
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Roberto C.
What a great find! We had dinner and drinks at H&F and were NOT disappointed. The food is probably more four stars than 5, but the ambiance, the vibe, and the creativity of the concept deserve 5 stars. In not many places you can have lamb heart served like a tuna steak, soft, delicate and tasty. Or very good clams. Or a state-of-the-art double cheeseburger (only 24 each night). Creative cocktails and good selection of craft beers complete the offering. If in Atlanta, I am pretty sure I would go back again!
(5)
steven c.
I ended up at Holeman & Finch Thursday night with my most regular restaurant partner. We arrived at 9:15 and were seated in the middle of the communal table. With moderate anxiety we tried to order two of the burgers, and we were told that we were "in play." This made the ordering process difficult, and as we stumbled over a few questions about things we'd never tasted like rabbit livers our seasoned, but rough around the edges waiter took our menus. "I've got you," he said. I like to ask waiters for recommendations, but to have zero input was new for me. First came a tongue salad, which was great. Next an assortment of deviled eggs, another success. I probably wouldn't have chosen either of these items, but as we waited to see if we were going to get burgers it certainly added to our experience. At 10 p.m. one man started yelling "Burger," as his female counter party yelled "time." It was a little corny, but fun. We didn't get burgers on the first wave, and got nervous as our neighbors started to ask for them, and were simply told no. Eventually we got our burger. Best burger ever, I'm going to go with yes. It was better than FLIP, and I don't really think I've been paying that much attention prior to that. Now the benchmark is set. Worth checking out ...
(5)
Taylor H.
Every minute of my experience at Holman & Finch was amazing! We did not have a reservation and unfortunately there was a 45 minute wait (on a monday!). So, we sat at the bar instead and that turned out to be an amazing experience. The bartender was a classic "mixologist" who really took time, effort, and intensity with each drink. We then indulged on a smorgasbord of small plates, including: Fried Green Tomatoes, Pancetta Carbonara, Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole, and Duck Buns. Solid experience. Each dish was prepared with such care and delivered HOT! I will definitely go back and would recommend this to anyone who loves the gastropub concept mixed with creative drinks.
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Mike P.
As one of true gastropubs in Atlanta, I have to say that H&F is one of my favorite places to go for a drink and food while waiting on the cheeseburgers to arrive at 10:00pm. The small plates are terrific, and the burger was as good as I've had in Atlanta. Not the best, I've ever eaten, but I appreciate the attention to detail and the focus on sourcing local goods. Gotta love Chef Linton's approach and with the Peachtree Farmers' Market, he's definitely one of the culinary leaders in Atlanta. Hopefully, he'll keep introducing fresh ideas and concepts to the food scene here, and in the meantime, I'll be sure to return to H&F soon for another round!
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Marisa F.
H&F is a true gem, but it pays to have the 411 on this place ahead of time since there's a few tricks. I had my 'birthday party' here though and it was a smashing success! It's a bit tricky to find since the storefront just has a simple h&m sign to identify it. It's a few doors down from Imperial Fez. We valeted and I didn't see any evident self-parking. They start serving food at 5:00pm, and we arrived at 6:00pm on Tuesday with 7 people. At this hour, the place was still empty and we were able to get half of the huge public house style table. H&F is all self-seating, first-come first-serve, and the dining area is super tiny. Mostly tables for two, and a few booths. The cocktail list is indeed unique, and created by a master mixologist. That either impresses you or it doesn't. If you don't do cocktails, they have a nice wine list with some surprises. The menu is basically all small plates, and our group elected an official to just order about 10 things to share. So, I've tried most of the menu, but instead of listing them out I'll just say that I loved everything and the steak tartare was my top fav. Before I went, I was worried that my friends would not all be able to find something to eat on this appearingly challenging menu. It turns out to be much more friendly that I guessed to both the foodie and the 'fraidie. Everyone was pleased. Since we ate at 6pm, we did not get to try the burgers. Those famous little devils are only available at 10pm. (You're either there, or you're not!) We opted to get dessert elsewhere, since by 7:30 the restaurant is in full swing packed with people and bustle. The crowd can get pretty trendy, but the servers never made us feel out of place. So, I love this place. Which is quite a shock considering how comfortably nestled in Buckhead it is, but what can i say!
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D L.
This place is not a dirty nasty pub. Looking for a dirty nasty establishment will cause you to drive by this place several times. Went for dinner. Ordered: - griddled garlic sausage - will order again - fish 'n shrimps - Carolina shrimp bowl - deviled eggs - will order again - farm egg and pancetta carbonara - sauteed blue oyster mushrooms - will order again - a set of three different kinds of sausage... We were too early and too late for the special hamburger that is served at 10pm. I will go again. AND, next time, I will order alcohol. This is food that needs to be consumed with alcohol!!!
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Rook N.
Best fucking burger I've ever had in my Ossim life!
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Alison B.
Woo Hoo! Finally got to try the burger last night at an impromptu UYE (unofficial yelp event for those not familiar with the acronym...as I wasn't until yesterday!). About 10 of us were there after an afternoon at Cypress Pint and Plate and what a great way to end the evening. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming to a new yelper, I couldn't be more delighted so thank you!! Back to the burger as it was the star of the show.. truly FANTASTIC! So juicy, so flavorful, so decadent...even the brioche bun was meltingly rich... I am in love.
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Art Q.
Interesting menu, but I was there for one thing and one thing only: the "best" burger in Atlanta. It didn't disappoint. What it lacked in extras, it more than made up for in taste. The mustard in particular is unique and an essential part of what makes this meal specials. Basically, there's a reason that you need a reservation for one of these on Saturday nights, and if I lived in Atlanta, I'd tell you they were awful so there'd be more for me. I'm definitely not the most carnivorous guy out there, but this burger is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Period. While you wait (they don't serve these guys until 10 pm on Saturdays), they have a great selection of cocktails, good bartenders and a great atmosphere.
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Tamy N.
a friend and i went here last night for his birthday. the host quoted us a 10-15 minute wait for a table in their tiny dining area. so we decided to go over to the bar and order some cocktails to kick off the birthday celebrations. it was impressively busy for a monday night and we appreciated the bartender/mixologist coming around the bar to get our drink order instead of us crouching over other patrons enjoying their meal. we ordered holland tunnel (a little strong) and brown derby (sweet but good for the ladies). of course the birthday boy ordered the 10pm burger and lucky for him it was available. i have been here a couple of times before and every time i have gotten the burger, it has always been cooked perfectly. but last night the chef was very heavy handed with with the salt. in addition to the burger we had: -steak tartare (my favorite dish here but the birthday boy thought it was too raw lol); -squash casserole - surprisingly this was super delicious (his favorite) -shrimp roll - this reminded me of a smaller version of a lobster roll
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Karen K.
Yummy yummy little tapas type food. Went with some good colleagues and family-styled the little dishes. The tapas are fun twists on "traditional" American food items. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun-hip place to go in the Buckhead area.
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Damon T.
The only reason im giving this place 4 instead of 5 stars is because I think the price should indicate 3 dollar signs....$$$. Its more of a tapas place which increases what you will spend here, but other than that, this place is great! This is the place to go if you want to try something unique and cooked in a world class manner. And yes, the burger is magnificent!
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Jerry C.
Ann Burrell, GQ, Esquire, Yelp all tell us to come here. So we finally do what we are told, led like sheep, to a really good experience. Articulate yelpers have plowed this ground well. So I have nothing to add except to agree that the burger rocks, the servers are fun and efficient; there is a good vibe, an interesting crowd and a great cocktail list (although we can't recommend the Southern Cola). Good spicy Bloody Mary! Try the bacon caramel corn!
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sherrie n.
This place is really hard to find, the signage is minimal, and it's within a building. Luckily there's garage parking. But wow this place has an impressive look to it with huge glass walls, a very intimate setting, dimly lit, and just beautiful modern decor. what has me confused - amazing food, great ambiance, high-end service, and all for a reasonable price? yes, embrace it! Its so hard to find a place of this quality nowadays. they are known for their burgers, and the waitress specifically came to our table telling us this crucial piece of information and asking if we wanted one of the last two available for the night. my colleague jumped on it and was not let down. to start we ordered the chicken liver pate which was phenomenal - kinda salty a bit sweet, deliciously smooth. we also got the pretzel which was soft, fluffy, and just comfy. i have to say the deviled eggs really are amazing, and i'm sad we only got one order because i couldn't try every kind. everyone devoured these with closed eyes and smiles. we got a side of the butter beans which i've never had but are similar to lima beans. they were ok. for my main course, i got the poached egg dish with no bacon on johnnycakes. they were kinda sweet and i ordered the eggplant side, which was well sauteed and had great taste. Since we were in atlanta, i had to taste the awesome sweet tea, and to my delight it had the perfect amount of sweetness. for dessert, we got the fried peach pie with vanilla ice cream, and trust me, this is a dessert that's absolutely decadent and truly defining of how you consume georgia peaches. crunchy, flaky crust like an empanada, warm and soft peaches which played perfectly with the ice cream. i couldn't help myself and also tried the brown sugar cake with blueberries. amazing. surprised? don't be. i will definitely be back one day! wow i'm hungry again.
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Uncle F.
Just a tad pricey, but for good food, you'll pay extra. We showed up at opening on Sunday, and JUST got seats. If you want to get in, come early. Two of the three of us had The Burger, which is the big attraction. BE WARNED: this is not a crazy, over the top burger, so don't come expecting that. It's a very basic burger, but a very well executed burger. The meat was quite flavorful, and with a nice texture. The bun, while a white-bread bun, had a little more density than a normal one, and actually had some flavour to it. The pickles were bread & butter instead of dill, which was enjoyable. Red onoin instead of white, to my happiness. Solid, tasty, very good. I followed with the bacon & caramel popcorn. There re bits of bacon in it, but even if you just take a bite of the popcorn itself, you get a smoky, bacon-y flavour in the caramel coating. VERY enjoyable. Also very enjoyable: the staff. We sat at the bar, and were treated to the awesome Evan, or Darth E, as he was listed on the bill. Very friendly, very fun. All-around awesomeness from him. I will definitely be back, but it will not be my regular Atlanta hangout- partly because it's not the part of town I'm normally in, and partly because I'm cheap. :)
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Perry ..
This is probably my favorite spot in ATL and a place where I bring almost anyone visiting from out of town. If you are an "in the box" type, don't bother, you won't truly appreciate what this place offers. After nearly a dozen visits, I am never disappointed. I believe the best experience comes from sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders perform their craft. They will be happy to answer any questions and swap stories with you when they are slow (Those times are mostly gone). Evan makes the best Sazerac in ATL. The menu offers some real treats. Nearly everything is made in-house or brought in locally, and the burger is perfect. I love that these guys have the cojones to try dishes that 99% of places would never dream of offering. (I've had calf brains, split chicken heads, and bone marrow). They also just opened a bottle shop that I look forward to visiting soon.
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Talib K.
The cage of cured meat hangin' up front is either gonna make you go mmmmm or ewww! But the real strength of this place is the mixing skills of the bartenders, and according to my fellow yelpers, the 'not-on-the-menu' burgers. Nice ambiance and a great in 'da cut location on Peachtree. Good spot for a late night fix. Easily accessible, free parking, open late, and good service. Nice place. p.s. thanks 'Gastro'
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Cooper G.
Here it is: Yes - The burger is delcious. Like a gourmet fast food burger. Yes - The drinks are amazing. I know why they are called mixologists instead of bartenders. Yes - It is a fun, cozy bar atmosphere. Yes - YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO
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Clint M.
What a cool experience. Got there around 8:30 for the 10:00 burger. It lived up to the hype. Also, the pimento cheese was a great appetizer. Definitely an experience worth doing again!
(5)
Vania H.
the wait is probably the worst part of holeman + finch. everything else is delicious and innovative - the plates are small, but perfect for sharing with friends. i've been here a few times, and all i can say is that the best thing i had was probably the carbonara, the crunchy gentleman, and the sticky toffee pudding. everything else we had was excellent as well - but these definitely stood out. i still haven't had a chance to go try their burgers, but it's on my list :) the atmosphere is pretty unique itself (along with the food) - it's a little pricey for tapas-style plates, but totally worth it for the experience!
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Kim H.
I was unsure whether the burger would live up to the hype. Bottom line - it did. That was a damn fine burger. So simple, but you can taste that all the ingredients are house made. I am not a fan of the 10pm nonsense. I wouldn't play that game. So I went during brunch on Sunday, so no fighting for 24 burgers. Tip: You can't have a beer with your burger until 12:30pm during brunch.
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Shaunda H.
This place is GREAT! My husband and I went here for our date night. The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent. The burger was amazing! This is a MOST go!
The first thing you see when you walk in the gastropub is the kitchen, which I loved. Chef Linton Hopkins was working away with his seemingly permanent smile. The cooks looked relaxed and happy--always a good sign. The entrance is flanked with a see-through wine cellar and a glass meat locker filled with a massive assortment of the in-house cured meats. You have two options for seating. There is a "speakeasy" with tables to the left or the bar to the right. We chose the bar because we could interact with the barkeeps while eating. We sat in front of Andy Minchow, a partner in the establishment and spied Greg Best, who is also a partner working his tail off as usual. I really dug the music selection the entire night (Tricky, The Cure, The Gorillaz, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead, War, etc.). It was like a greatest hits from my ipod so I instantly felt at home. The purse hooks under the bar were a great touch and so thoughtful. Call me crazy, but I hate putting my purses on the floor. Looking around, it was a definite mix of people including one too many former cheerleaders sucking down the Chardonnay instead of the fantastic cocktails. But, hey, they seemed like they were having a good time so who am I to judge? Having organized an alternate form of transportation, Moon and I proceeded to work our way through most of the cocktail menu and also had Andy make us some drinks off the menu. The drinks were so good--dangerous even. Verdict: This is the kind of place Atlanta needs. The cocktails, staff and atmosphere were just fabulous. The food, while good and made from well-sourced ingredients, didn't wow me but it worked given the setting. Anyone would feel comfortable here and I can definitely see this place becoming a regular spot on our rotation. When we asked Greg how business had been, he said, "It has been so much fun that we don't want to leave at the end of night." We felt the same way.
(5)
Jahret S.
Another one of my favorite craft cocktail bars in the world. Very knowledgeable bartenders. I have yet to have a cocktail I did not like there. My only complaint is that it can get a bit too crowded for me, but the bartenders do a great job in still crafting the drinks in a timely manner.
(4)
Ellen D.
Everything about it was amazing. Small place but great food and service!! Different wine list, in a good way. Lots of good reds I hadn't seen anywhere else.
(5)
Peter Y.
Haven't been back in a while and finally got a chance last night. Had the sweetbreads and lamb livers. Both were pan fried to perfection. I was even lucky enough to get a burger. Still a great place for a brew and some offal.
(4)
Lydia E.
Chicken pate was tasty and served on lightly toasted bread. But I'm a fan of pate on french bread, but nonetheless tasted good. My date got a southern cola, which was a drink served with a lime ice cube and whisky I believe? As the ice cube melted, the flavor of the drink would change. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I got a veronica gold; it was mixed very well and went down very smooth. Awesome, awesome customer service. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The place is kinda small; they need to expand it to accomodate all the people! Next time, I gotta try the burgers :D
(4)
Janice C.
Holeman & Finch is my No. 1 favorite place in Atlanta. When I had a crappy day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I had a great day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have something to celebrate...I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have friends in town... We go to Holeman & Finch. The main reason I keep coming back is that this is the kinda place where you can get a great drink, eat amazing food, and hang out with a wonderful staff . For the adventurous type, this is THE place where you can get items like sweetbreads, bone marrow, beef hearts, and rabbit livers. As for the drinks... where do I start. They never cease to amaze me. Depending on my mood, I usually let the bartender know what I'm in the mood for and let their creative side run wild. Almost every drink is delicious. And the reason I use the word "almost" is because there may or may not have been a time or two where I might have had a little too much to drink, so I don't recall whether I liked it or not. Last but not least, please don't come here and complain about how you couldn't get a reservation or how they don't serve your usual Vodka Cranberry. It's a Public House!!! And they only use fresh ingredients... so ask yourself, are cranberries in season? If not, then don't expect them to have it. And frankly, you're killing the buzz of everyone around you who is having a great time.
(5)
Leeanna L.
Holeman and Finch did not disappoint. The food and service were above average and delightful. The oft-changing menu is varied and offerings range from standard enough fare like Fish and Chips to more adventurous items like Seared Veal Brains. Given the popularity of this restaurant and the lack of a reservation system, I was very surprised when we showed up on a Friday night's whim around 7 pm and were seated with no wait. Tables filled up quickly shortly thereafter. HAND CHOPPED STEAK TARTARE ($12) Topped with gossamer shoe strings fries, these came perfectly seasoned with huge flavor. I'm a fan of Shaun's steak tartare and these might actually be better. GRATIN OF MARROW ($9) This is one serious bone, dissected perfectly lengthwise. It was rich and delicious served with small slices of toast and parsley salad. My dog is still enjoying the bone. SEARED VEAL HEARTBREADS ($14) I thought these were just a different name for sweetbreads but was informed that it's actually a different gland. It had a stronger flavor than your standard sweetbreads but was still pretty good. These were beautifully caramelized over roasted turnips. We rounded out the meal with several selections from the Farm section-- Local Nero Radishes ($8), Creamed Serenbe Melon Salad ($8), and Creamed Butterbeans with Tasso Ham ($7). All were good, nothing spectacular. Although the radishes will put some hair on your chest. Ouch, outrageously peppery. Desserts--don't do it. We got the Fried Georgia Peach Pie ($7) and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich ($7). They were average and portions were too big in comparison to the rest of the menu. Not worth it. Spend your gut space and wallet on the main menu. Overall service was good and appropriate to the restaurant. Our waiter took our entire order up front with promises to time/pair the dishes. He delivered, unlike a similar but disappointing experience at Abattoir. Holeman and Finch, I love you.
(4)
Philip K.
I originally came for the famous burger (which does not disappoint), but quickly became a fan of everything else on the menu as well. Food is awesome and servers are great, but don't expect to get a table if you come with a large party. Seating is limited and more geared towards small (under 4) parties.
(5)
zee t.
Finally made it to F&H last nite. My niece accompanied me to experience her first Pub style dining experience. I knew the area that I was looking for, however, the Pub was not obvious from the street. We got there around 8:30pm and the host advised us to go to the bar area (full bar) and we can order the burgers from there. When we got to the bar area we had to wait a while for a seat as there were many people waiting to be seated in the dining room and some waiting to sit in the bar area. Luckily we found a bar seat that was close to kitchen and found watching the chefs to be quit entertaining. We started with the Deviled Eggs which was only $3 for 3, each a different flavor.. I tasted the Eggs - was good (but I am not a huge deviled eggs fan) My niece had the 3 slice of bread w/ cheese that was around 9:15pm The waitress told us that the Burgers are done at 10pm so we sat around talked, watched the chefs and waited with excitement. I explained to my niece the concept and the big fuss about these burgers and since I've tried Grindhouse burgers it was now time FOR THE TEST. 10pm.. the burgers are on the grilled, topped with onions, then cheese! They come out in 2 rounds... the first round, not us, but we were surprised when we noticed, some people at the bar that was there when we arrived that got the first round, which means they've been there for a while for the Burgers. 2nd round.. we were the first to get our burgers. Double pates- nothing on the burgers.. w/ a side of Fries and 2 dipping sauces. THE LOOK - mouth watering THE TASTE - Juicy, I can taste the salt on the burger. I did not need to add anything else to the burger. My niece did not eat all of her burger but I think it was because she had so much to eat prior to eating her burger. AMBIANCE - Like many other reviews, really modern, small, may be a bit tight but fits the "Pub concept" Casual and the waitresses moved fast and makes everything work. THE VERDICT -It was tasty and lived up to my expectations...especially after reading all the reviews. The Burger cost $10 bucks and that is not a bad price. Will I go back and wait as long as I did just for the burger, MAYBE NOT, unless I want the experience and interested in trying all the other items on the menu, but if I do that, by the time the burger comes out, I will have no room left to devour the burger :) IMPORTANT- If and when you go, the first thing you do is ORDER YOUR BURGER, again ORDER YOUR BURGER.. they make only 24 burgers! RECOMMENDED - hell yea!
(4)
Brian P.
Really enjoy this place... I went here with a friend and asked the waiter to recommend some items for us. I had a really great wine here, a nice cab sauv mix--very juicy front end with a good deal of unravelling complexity. My friend had a delicious stout. I really enjoyed having some of those fun hot dogs--the absolute best part is the toasty bun... It wasn't my kind of new york dirty water boiled hot dog, but for that matter, I believe these hot dogs to have a nice smooth consistency and tasty fattiness. The kale with lamb tessa was delicious; we ordered two. The mushrooms on grits was absolutely my favorite, because it was smoky, creamy, slightly crunchy--a very textural experience. I had a crawfish pie and tried some steak tartare with shoestring fries on top. The crawfish pie was fun, wouldn't call it completely new orleans, but certainly the flavors kind of approach that feeling. By the way, get the steak tartare, it's delicious in a ceviche meets red meat kind of way. i didn't believe that steak could be quite so refreshing. fried pig tail--could have passed on it. it was more of a fatty tasting thing than anything else--nothin on that plate felt substantial, but at the same time it came with a confusing amount of fattiness... was not satisfying. This piece of the meal probably put the meal on the really unhealthy side of an already luxurious, sumptuous meal... Should have done a salad or something, honestly. Would go back. need to try one of these burgers...
(4)
Scott M.
So my 300th review I considered VERY, very heavily which restaurant I was going to choose to focus on.... Then I thought about all the amazing things that I had experienced in this city and settled on one, Holeman & Finch. I discovered this place randomly. Walking down Peachtree looking for a new apartment, I came across H&F Bakery randomly. As I mused what I was going to purchase (which ended up being a very yummy slice of Chocolate cake), the cashier somehow mentioned the "Best Burger in the city" and how it was only available at 10pm....dont sleep on it, they only make 24 of them." The whole concept was just cool. They had the supply/demand thing going on, along with an underground buzz....kudos to the marketing guy. I pined for three days about the damn burger. How soon was I going to go, what did it really taste like, and why the hell had I never heard of it before...i mean, I am a foodie damn it, I should know about things like this... But I didnt. The first time I went to Holeman & Finch, me and my love (at the time), decided that we would experience it on a Friday night. The restaurant was packed at 9:45, and even though we had gotten there early, I was nervous as hell that we werent going to be "on the list". We sat at the bar for a minute, until our table was ready. Once we were seated, we both ordered cocktails that came out the size of my pinky...I couldnt understand why the damn drinks were so damn small. At a few moments after 10p, just like clock work, these burgers began to appear all over the restaurant paired with french fries....and just like that, our burgers landed on our table as well. From the bun, to the meat, to all the fixings....(even the mustard), every ingredient was fresh and most, if not all, stuff made in house. It tasted like heaven. Literally. I have no clue what heaven is going to be like, but I'd imagine, there would be all you can eat Holeman & Finch burgers...(not sure why that thought makes me really, really happy---I think I have a problem...). The burger has a "spec" temperature, so there are really no modifications that you can make (i think they prepare it at Medium), and it so damn delicious. Is it the best burger in Atlanta? Maybe, just maybe...perhaps I'll tell you when I reach 400 reviews...but for right now, I am going to bask in meaningless glory....
(5)
Stuart M.
I stopped by late Saturday night with my girlfriend after seeing a movie (open until 1:30am on the weekends) and my taste buds were happy I did! Sure, it's pricey, but the food snob in me had no problem forking over the cash once I got a taste of the food. Deviled eggs, Red Fish, Lamb Two Ways, and something I can recall the name of with two poached eggs, flapjacks (pancakes), and the best piece of bacon I've ever eaten! No seriously. If you go and don't eat something with bacon in it or on it, you've missed out. Oh, and the Fried Peach Pie (which is like a sweet empanada) was delish. Also check out the Mexican Cola, or if you'd prefer the cocktail version -- the Southern Cola. We had the BEST booth in the back corner, perfect for some quiet conversation, and an attentive server who was full of suggestions (when we asked). Make it a point to check it out, but be ready to pay. The only thing I'd change are the portions. I'd like a little bit more. (Of course, I was also very hungry that night.)
(5)
Kevin F.
Holeman and Finch's 10pm burger are one of 3 BEST BURGERS in ATL. You MUST get there early (around 9:30pm) in order to order these lovely meat on a bun sandwiches. If you have time (and money) to spend, I highly recommend stopping by here at such time. As far as other (non burger) items on the menu, H&F does an excellent job with even the most outlandish dishes. Unfortunately, portions are very very small and after $100 spent with a group of 3, I was left with my stomach (and wallet) unsatisfied. Burger is definitely the best deal. Its not worth dining here unless you get the burger.
(4)
Rob P.
Unlike my fellow Tallahasseean from a few reviews prior I am not a professional writer, and so my talent/skill at food scribing is also humbled, nay, dwarfed, by the talent/skill of the bartenders and cooks here. But then, if someone is paid to do something that you're not you should hope that to be the case, no? All fun aside, Holeman & Finch has become one of my more favorite Atlanta haunts over the past year or so, alongside perennial go-tos Pura Vida, MF Sushi, Canoe and Bacchanalia. Its communal-style pub eating is a great example of a concept long standard in cold weather food cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Montreal finally making its way south. Throw together a strong menu of myriad small plates then force your patrons to sit elbow-to-elbow (for warmth, originally) and you've got a recipe for an experience, one way or another. Luckily at Holeman & Finch, it's a delicious experience. Sure, "burger time" at 10pm is fun, but why fight a crowd for a limited number of cow pies that are always available on the Sunday menu? Instead have your fill of organ meats and other bits, that's what this place is all about. Yes, the burger is good but nothing life-altering. You want razzle-dazzle? Try some lamb heart or liver, or the sweetbreads which are some of the best-prepared I've ever experienced. You thought you liked mom's deviled eggs? How 'bout a couple with guanciale? Woah. If you're coming here for the first time and have done your research, you're clearly a carnivore. Skip the burger and load up on five or six plates of meat and find a neighbor to share with. You'll leave better fed for your efforts and a few friends richer.
(4)
Bonnie Y.
One word: BURGASM!!!!!
(5)
Adam M.
Of course I had the burger. It was not all that I thought it could be. The burgers are not cooked to order, and there is simply too much salt used in the making. High quality ingredients did save the day, but I wouldn't give the burger much more than 3.5 stars. There are certainly better gourmet burgers. The place, however, was really cool. Everything from the entrance to the bathrooms were some mix of contemporary and medieval. I loved it. Overall, I may be back for drinks and to try some other menu items, but likely no more H&F burgers for me.
(4)
Elizabeth H.
Great bar and bartender! I went to Holeman & Finch for drinks the other night, I arrived before my date, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The space is super intimate and small.. .the bartender was super helpful and creative! I wanted a vodka martini, but didn't see any listed on the cocktail list- my bartender suggested a "moscow" something?? It was delicious, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and homemade ginger beer! It was tart and sweet- and left my lips feeling a little numb (kind of stange, but whatever)! My second cocktail was the "clean getaway"- gin, sparkling wine, lemon, and something else... so good! It was served in a tumbler on the rocks, definitely more of a sipping drink! The great thing about Holeman & Finch is that all the juices used are freshly squeezed- as I witnessed while at the bar. This place is more of your neighborhood bar- great for a weekday cocktail!!
(5)
Dai T.
Love.this.place . trendy and cozy yet mature minus the smug attitudes. Chef is awesome! Came and personally described his favorites.
(5)
Colleen L.
Soo annoyed! Server at the bar spilled veil brains on my friend's new squirrel sweater she was so excited to wear that night. LOL. He comped our 2 drinks but never even acknowledged that he dumped an actual plate of greasy sauce on my friends head. Literally. Then our new server was a good 10 minutes late to the table. The manager came up and asked us what we wanted to drink without even mentioning the fact that we had been waiting there for a while. When our server finally showed up, he too, did not apologize for the delay. Then he started telling corny stories that I was NOT in the mood to listen to. At that point, I just wanted to enjoy a nice dinner with my friend in peace. We wanted to get the fried chicken and he kept insisting not to get it. Then they were of course, out of the chicken and he kept suggesting the pork sliders; we got them, and they were not all that great. The food was decent but the service was terrible! I understand it was busy but the lack of concern was ridiculous! I would have expected better from a place like this.
(2)
Jerry M.
One of my favored gastropubs in any city. Was there for the famous burger, which was quite good. Great staff was always looking for ways to make our wait enjoyable, by expediting an extra app or anticipating our requests ahead of time. Had so much fun, went two nights in a row. Gotta get the sweetbreads...
(5)
Bill M.
Oh my GOSH - The 10PM burger is amazing. I came for Sunday brunch because this was the only guaranteed way to get the elusive 10pm burger, and the timing worked out perfectly on my drive down from northwest Indiana to Daytona Beach. We arrived early and a number of people showed up between 11-11:30 before they opened. The brunch menu was pretty small, and really didn't give descriptions or details on what the dishes were or included. -1 star for that. We started with some deviled eggs that were really interesting, as each was prepared differently. They were each unique and had their own flavor nuances that I couldn't pinpoint (I would have loved to know what exactly was in them, but again the menu lacked descriptions). The out of this world 10PM burger was on the menu as "Burger". That's it. So unassuming, so simple. Nothing about the burger only being prepared one way. No, you can't have it medium or medium rare. It comes out our way and that's it. We were a little taken back by this, but after seeing this thing on food network (And knowing the details about it) I had to have it. The burgers came out rather quickly and my mouth was practically drooling. We cheered the cheeseburgers and bit in. This is the juiciest, most succulent burger I have ever tasted. The meat (Thanks to the brisket) was so tender, and ever so slightly falling apart. I would never have got onions on this burger but they were cooked so well I didn't even realize they were there. This is burger perfection. The house made pickles and ketchup complimented each other well, and the fries were really, really good. I couldn't pinpoint the flavors in the ketchup, but it was almost like there was some liquid smoke in there. We ordered some bacon caramel corn to munch on which was pretty good. Our server was excellent and I would put this on a list of must eat places. I'd like to check out more of their menu, but I think every time I come here will be for that burger. It's just THAT good.
(5)
Sophie H.
Took a friend who was visiting from out of town. H&F did not disappoint! My friend was totally blown away by everything he tasted...I think he was disappointed that he could not order every single item on the menu! H&F is always consistently good - one of our favorite places.
(5)
Chef Invisible T.
My first One Breath Review........ Holly F'''''n Pig Ears, Moscow Mules, Succulent Sweetbreads, and Bodacious Burgers: I'm in love. 4.678 stars rounded down because I'm jealous. Chef Invisible--Out
(4)
Ben D.
Some of the time, restaurants like these fail to live up to the hype. We sensationalize them and they get too busy to take proper care of their customers. This place is fantastic. Can't miss: Hotdog (best ever), lamb sausage, green bean salad, beet salad, rabbit livers.
(5)
B W.
The nasty bits. No one does it better than H&F. If your a trendy hipster punk go for the scarcity limited availability burger, but if you appreciate food go for the rabbit livers, sweet breads, pork rinds, cured meats, head cheese and strong cocktails. Of course everything is presented with a tongue in cheek name (pun intended), for example "Gentalmans Relish", but damn it tastes goooooood! Thank god for something other than fried food in the ATL. Now the important part, the beer is limited but of good quality however the cocktails are truly special even though they are presented with an attitude. If you don't make the effort to try H&F, then your a pussy. On to the details of what we sampled: Pork rinds: Light, salty and crunchy. Pairs well with beer or a number of the available cocktails. Bread box: Incredibly fresh and tasty with very large portions. 3 meats: coppa, brescella, and smoked duck ham. All three were excellent and presented with bread. Veal sweetbreads: great flavor and texture. Our first opportunity to sample sweetbreads and it was well worth the wait. Rabbit livers: Absolutely rocks!!! The carrots look like pasta, but are perfectly paired with the rabbit livers. Great presentation with just the right amount of gamey liver flavor, but not overpowering like beef liver. A must try! Pork skin ramen: An Asian take on the standard French onion soup with a great gingery, salty broth without the normal fish sauce broth based broth. The slice of sweet toasted bread presented in the broth was a nice complement to the salty broth. Poached farm egg & griddle bacon: Our last entree and a perfect complement all the previously sampled nasty bits. Everything had great flavor, but the pancakes and bacon truly stood out. Fried apple pie & vanilla ice cream: In my opinion this was the weakest item that we sampled. The apple pie filling was full of spices without too much sugar that allowed the fresh apple flavor to stand out. However, the crust was disappointing in flavor and didn't have sufficient flakiness (particularly for a fried pie). Although we were somewhat disappointed with this dessert it certainly wasn't enough to dampen our overall enthusiasm for the entire meal.
(5)
Mike Y.
I've been here for both dinner, drinks, and brunch so I've pretty tried most of the items on the menu. I know that people go crazy over their burger, but I was a bit underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong though. It was a decent burger. It had a good beefy flavor and it was cooked just right. I thought the bun was a bit dense though. I think this is a case of over hyping. The sweetbreads, brains, and other small offerings were spot on though. The dishes are on the small side, but since everything is so rich I doubt a normal person can down multiple portions without having a heart attack. The vibe is pretty boisterous even for Sunday brunch. The wait was about 40 minutes for a party of 2. The coffee they served was excellent. Some of the best I've had around town. It took forever, but they were slammed and I'm positive I saw a french press back there. I really like H&F for all it is...and it's definitely a place to bring visitors. 1/365
(4)
Melonie T.
Dear God that was good. I don't like to jump on the foodie band wagons, but my Friday evening dinner here was spectacular. We got to H&F at around 8:45- I had thought we wouldn't be here late enough to enjoy the burgers, but thanks to the rain and delayed planes, it ended up not being a problem. To tide ourselves over we enjoyed: Deviled eggs- these were interesting. Not traditional, every egg tasted different; bacon, dill, and I can't remember the rest. Mussels- yum! They were simmered in a creamy broth with spices and fresh herbs. Steak with parsnips- another hit! The steak was pretty rare which is a plus in my book, and it paired wonderfully with the creamed parsnips. Pork shoulder- good lord this was heavenly. I loved the tart sweetness of the glaze. And finally...the burger. I split one with the hubby since we had already gorged ourselves. It melted in my mouth. Perfection on a bun. I do have to add a note: I would not describe the burger as a "burger". Its more like a great, creamy steak, ground and placed on buttery bread. If you like hearty, greasy steak this isn't going to satisfy your late night craving.
(5)
Nichole K.
First time and will go back again. A girlfriend of mine and I went on a last minute thing to try their famous burger. We first started out with some cocktails. Order the shrimp spring rolls? I forget the exact name, but it was delicious. Full of flavor and the shrimp tasted fresh. We moved onto wine and cheese. We did the 3 different cheeses for $10 all were great. They charged for more bread which ehhhhh. Ok I get it, but they only brought out 4 pieces to begin with. But it was served with honey and jam. Huge plus. Then 10:10 rolled around. Our server already put in our burger which was thoughtful, but didn't not as us our cook temp. A few minutes later out 8oz burger came out of the kitchen. Served on a bun with 2 4oz patties, cheese, and condiments on the side. For a plane nothing special burger it was delicious. Fries were so-so, but my friend loved 'em. Worth splitting between two people so you can enjoy other things on the menu. Atmosphere was great. Bathrooms were awesome, very industrial. Service wasn't bad, but they could of acted like they wanted to be there. I hate the two people tables, they are just too small especially when you plan to cocktail for awhile. We had to put out drinks on the window ledge, no biggie, just cramped. Overall, good experience.
(4)
Paul N.
This is a place located in the middle of Atlanta. I heard that this place has a reputation of being a chef's restaurant. The location is open late, and it is a very intimate place. I found the place very crowded and hard to maneuver around. Additionally, a lot of the food is over priced and quite unhealthy for the heart. I had the pleasure of eating at this place multiple times, and I must say that the experiences were not consistent. The Pork Buns was too sweet for me. Most importantly, very greasy and fattening. The flavors were not mixed well together because it contained too sweet and too salty. Additionally, the greased buns did not help it go down the throat easily. The Bread Company Soft Pretzel was your typical pretzel, but over drenched with salt and grease. After consuming the pretzel, it left me wanting coke to wash down the salt and great out of my mouth and tongue. Cornmeal Fried Oysters were terrible idea because I should have known that if the restaurant is going to grease and fatten everything the place serves, the restaurant will take a full advantage with a fried food. Farm Egg and Carbonara pasta was actually filling for a small dish, and it was very good. The carbonara sauce contained a lot of cheese and butter, and it was very easy to spot the sauce's rich flavor and fat after the first bite. Bacon Caramel Apple was too sweet and greasy for me. It's more unhealthy than the movie theater popcorn. Instead of the butter the theater popcorn uses, this popcorn is covered with bacon fat. The Daily Raw Oysters were ok. It's not the most fresh tasting oysters, I was able to spot the taste and the smell of "sea." Real fresh oysters are not supposed to have that smell or taste of sea, but these did. Lastly, the almighty burger that the restaurant serves late nights for limited time and supply. Not worth the wait, money, time, and stomach. If you want a good burger, then try Bocado. I feel that Ronald had a better idea about burgers in McDonald's than these Holeman and Finch Burgers. The pickles in these burgers were so sweet that it overwhelmed the burger itself. Additionally, the bun were covered with grease, and the patty might as well been lard. The burger was flavorless and the fries that came with it was wet with oil. When I took a first bite, I felt as if a ball of grease was going down my throat. The patty was moist, but in a wrong way. It was so oily and fattening, that it had to be "moist." Making it "limited" raises the hype about the burgers, but the burger was very disappointing. I felt like I wanted to clean out my arteries after consuming this burger. Bottom line, this burger is tasteless, greasy, and too sweet. Overall, I wouldn't go back to this place unless I have to. The restaurant is very cramped, and the food is greasier than Varsity burgers put together with a fat kid's skin. I find the place completely overpriced and over hyped. Additionally, the flavors of every dish is overpowered by the wrong ingredients. Either the chef has lost a lot of his or her taste buds due too much smoking and drinking or he or she just loves overpowering every dish with random ingredients that throw the entire dish off. Don't take your hot dates here because you're going to be wasting your money.
(1)
Chad B.
They get 5 Stars for the burger alone. One of the best I've ever eaten. And I'm a burger guy. Also had the deviled eggs which were very good. And the pasta carbonara was on point. Be sure to try one of their signature cocktails. Bartenders there are awesome.
(5)
sultan w.
This is my first review, and i had to do it on my favorite spot first! H&F still has the best burger in the ATL!
(5)
Erika M.
It's 5 o'clock on Monday and I'm planning a trip to H&F on Sunday. Yep - 6 days out and I'm craving that burger. I'm too old to go out during the week and get the late night round. I have to go for Sunday brunch and get it. One tiny note -the ketchup for the fries is weird. Maybe British style. I think I'm making that up....but the ketchup is still weird. Everything else about the burger is just right. Bun. Pickles. Juice running down my paws. Go to here.
(4)
Harry v.
This is my second time here, and the quality is just as good as I remembered. I had the duck pate and the beef cheeks. Both were fantastic. Plates are rather small, so I shared a crusty gentleman. Also good. If you do not like meat products, you might be disappointed with the menu, but the bar scene hops. All in all, this is a great place.
(4)
Jasen M.
Ive been to this place once and it was a while ago. But let me tell u its impossible to forget. Met with a decent size group of coworkers after shift end, they had no problem handling our group. Decent beer selection. But if ur strapped on cash hope ur not to thirsty.. Pints run about 5 bux a piece... Food here is excellent. We kind of did a little mini tasting and got a variety of things. Pigs tail, sweet breads, pork belly. Just to name a few. All of it was AMAZING!.. If ur up for trying something diff deff check this place out.
(4)
Mea A.
Yes please! We've been talking about this place for ages and last night my friend and I went for a girls night out. I was set on ordering that burger so I insisted we arrive early. We didn't make it until 9 because we were a little lost outside. The signage isnt the best. Had I not seen the bakery on Peachtree street we would have driven past it for a 3rd time. **Located next to Restaurant Eugene at the Aramore. It is not facing Peachtree Street so just pull in, park and walk to the valet stand where the entrance is. Free parking is available on the second level of the deck. The menu was interesting with a lot of veal options. I of course went for the burger but my vegetarian friend got a simple bibb salad. There aren't many meat free choices here besides some side orders of veggies. The pimiento cheese was a great starter to go with our delicious bottle of vino. The burger. So good yet I'm so confused about the hype. I mean, I get it. Its fantastic and gooey in all the right places. The bread is phenomenal and the fact that its a double patty just makes me all the happier. I guess I was expecting something else like a giant 1 pounder. Yuck. Dont expect to special order this one. It comes with onions and cheese and fries on the side. Cooked to a perfectly pink medium, emphasis on the PERFECT! Please, H&F, take no offense to this... this burger is like the sophisticated older sister to our favorite west coast delight. In-N-Out Double Double, Animal Style. I will order it again and again and love it every time. Here's the best thing.. its only $10!!! I cant wait to go back now that I know how to get there!
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Kerry G.
The burger is what people come for, it's what I came for, so it's what I'll review. First, if you don't like this style of burger, you're going to have a hard time choking this down. After three bites, all I could taste was grease, cheese, and salt--my god, the salt. The fries were so salty I couldn't eat more than a few, and the homemade ketchup didn't help. I did enjoy the pickles and mustard, and the bun had good texture--but the flavor of it was lost with all that mess in between. Even worse, I paid $12 for a meal that I couldn't finish and felt sick after eating. Not good. Maybe I'm just a delicate flower, but I think that's a sign they're overdoing it just a touch. A big disappointment, but then again, maybe it's just not my style of burger.
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Jason W.
It's difficult to express exactly how much I enjoy Holeman & Finch. The food is consistently great, and yes, the burger is probably one of the best I've had in my life. The rest of the menu items don't disappoint either. I won't review anything directly because I've had almost everything on the menu over the last few years. I just hope you are adventurous to try something different on the menu. Don't be the person that says they only feed bone marrow to their dog. You're just depriving yourself of great food that you can't find elsewhere. And you're offending the rest of us who do enjoy the entire animal. After all, there's no use in wasting food, especially when it's as delicious as the food they churn out in the H&F kitchen. The staff is great. They treat you like family, whether you're new or you're a regular. They're half of the reason why I keep coming back. It's great walking into the bar seeing our favorite bartenders and staff knowing that we'll have some good laughs along with great food and drinks. Don't even get me started on the drinks. Maybe I did drink the kool-aid, but I'm ok with that. For as many times as I've been here, during dinner, late-night, or brunch, I'm swimming in the kool-aid. Kool-aid spiked with delicious cocktails.
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Mariana R.
4.5 Oh My God!!! Super Delicious! My boyfriend had been talking about this place for months until we finally got to eat there. We got to the place at around 9:00 PM. and were seated right away. Our server was a very perky, happy blonde girl, can't remember her name but she was great. We ordered a couple of burgers and one of the cocktails from the little cardboard menu, it was some kind of grapefruit beverage that did not taste well at all so we sent it back. This led me to the my new favorite beer (really what I was in the mood for) Le Fin du Monde, a 9% alcohol, citrusy beer that will most likely change your life, yeah is that good. By our waitress's suggestion we got the skillet mussels which were also life changing, so awesome and cooked to perfection. We also got the gratin of bone marrow which I would not recommend or either order again (as the name says it is a bone and you don't know what you are going to get, in my case it was half a spoon in the inside) the deviled eggs were amazing, the sausages are unbelievable and of course the very famous H&F 10 o'clock burger, with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup...delicious. The dessert menu changes often I've had the toffee something, I can't remember the name but was so great and the fried apple pie also unbelievable. I am just resuming some experiences because I have been to H&F a couple times already and you won't regret trying it. Definitely ask the staff what their favorites are, They have never been wrong just yet and I don't think they will.
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Brett H.
Duh. Of course we liked it. This was the self made buffet me and the wife enjoyed while sitting at the bar. Pimento Cheese Corn Tub of liver pate` and fried pickles Everything was really good. They live up to all the chatter. Next up, the burger.
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Jennifer C.
I'm not sure what everyone is raving about here. The concept is great (love small plates!), but execution needs a bit of work. Granted, we didn't have one of their infamous burgers... We went during off hours (2pm on Sat) and the good news is there was no wait. The wait staff was friendly and willing to offer suggestions. We each started of with a drink - hubster had the #2 and I had the #7. Both of which were underwhelming with respect to size and flavor. I thought they were both too bitter to taste all of the components & subtleties of the drinks. Food: ordered the loco moco (most expensive dish on the menu), pig ear salad, marrow gratin, and the lamb frites. Best dish was the loco, only because of the foie gras and runny egg. Otherwise, the flavors didn't work together. The pig ears needed to be more seasoned prior to frying. The bone marrow was overpowered by the gratin topping, the parsley salad had too much lemon (sour), and the bread was too soft to hold up to the marrow. Lamb frites were ok...except for the fact that the lamb was not really cooked at all. But they were tender. So, long story short, if you've never had a small plates experience, give it a whirl. If you like small plates, this will disappoint.
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David P.
This place is great and one of my favorite places in Atlanta. I've been a couple of times. Although I haven't had the burger (I'm a vegetarian), I can say that it worth going here for the rest of the menu as well. I also think that Holeman and Finch is the best place to get cocktails in Atlanta. The service is attentive and friendly, which isn't always the case for places like this. Unfortunately, it's not the biggest place and gets crowded so you may have to wait awhile to get a table but it's worth it.
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Jenn Y.
Low Down... Ambience: Really modern, casual, cool atmosphere but is a small venue Staff: Front of house was AWESOME~ Food: Menu changes pretty regularly here. BTW ****There are ONLY 24 BURGERS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY (order early) unfortunately I didn't get one, but I'll "reserve" one next time Charcuterie: Highly recommended. The 3 Item combo is a good deal. You can pick N choose. Salami Picante is actually picante! The Piedmont is a tasty, hard cheese. Cool presentation~ Grilled Grouper with Rattlesnake Beans and Lemon Zest: The fish is super fresh, cooked perfectly and the zest was oh so lemony Seared NY Strip: The Blue Oyster Mushrooms are almost the best part!! Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara: Yum...chewy noodles good sauce Deviled Eggs 3 ways: They were ok... I liked the spicy one Pretzel with Homemade mustard: Pretzel made into a loaf which is pretty cool but I could pass on it next time. Mustard is spicy! Overall, great experience! My coworker who has never had a "culinary experience" was SOLD! I'd DEFINITELY come back if I find my way to Atlanta again...
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Harrison H.
Snobby rich white people everywhere.
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Katie W.
I'm finally getting around to reviewing Holeman & Finch. I'm giving in and writing it up now because I finally went here to eat and had a whole meal. In the past, I've come here for the excellent cocktails and had some stray deviled eggs (very good, very good) or a dessert (the guava empanada they had one time was delicious). But last night, I went here to eat for real. My friend and I sat at the bar and had cocktails (Moscow mules, Muddy Waters - both great as always). We shared a cheese plate which had three different cheeses, sorghum syrup and a few pieces of crusty bread. All the cheeses were very good and I have to admit that I love cheese plates. If a restaurant offers a cheese plate, I'm usually in. This pleased me at Holeman & Finch. For my entree, I had the pork belly sandwich. It was actually two little sandwiches with pork belly, chow chow and something else that tasted good. These were delicious little sammies that melted in my mouth (except for the tasty, chewy pork belly in the middle which I had to, obviously, chew). I would get this again. My friend ordered the Crunchy (not Cracked) Gentleman, which is a translated version of Croque-Monsieur (a ham and cheese sandwich, covered in melted cheese). She devoured it and proclaimed it to be delicious. I didn't get a bite so I'll take her word on it. We shared the caramel and bacon popcorn for dessert, which was very tasty and a good, light ending to the meal. It was like a sweet snack rather than a full-on dessert, and had nice think little chunks of bacon stuck to the popcorn and coated in caramel. I think I'm going to try and make this at home and give it to people for Christmas. It was very good. Our server (bartender) was great - talkative, friendly and helpful. I have always found the service here to be very good and very friendly even when they are completely packed out. I like that. The one minor con to H&F for me would be that they are very meat-focused. I don't eat much meat so there are really only a few items on the menu that I'd order, but the ones I've had are very good. For meat-eaters, this might be a pro since there are a lot of interesting meat choices and, of course, the 10PM burger.
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jerry m.
Over priced hipster food. Cocktails too expensive.
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Jani B.
Wow. Seriously good food here! My boyfriend and I stopped in a week ago Sunday. The wait wasn't too bad - about half an hour, but that was still about fifteen minutes longer than I would have liked. The place is tiny, which is why wait times pile up easily here. But I digress. The decor was very minimalist in a European/Nordic sort of way, with the odd little toy or...thing...stuck here and there (mostly in the wine case or where the meat was being cured). The food...OH. MAN. I started off with a beer, Oscar Blues something-or-other (so bad with names, forgive me) which was delicious. I love beers that are bursting with flavor and this was definitely one of them. We each ordered a burger. As others have mentioned, it's not a wildly exciting burger, but one that is executed perfectly! I've never noticed burger meat before, which probably says something about past burgers, but this meat was tasty! I still like 5 Guys burgers better, but this is a very close second. In addition to the burgers we ordered a plate of their house-cured meat (salami, I think) which came with a couple chunks of bread and some mustard. Great flavor, spicy with black pepper corns - I would easily eaten 3 or 4 portions of this, or, even better - pair this up with a great whiskey and go to town! As if that wasn't enough, we had to go and order dessert. My boyfriend ordered some sort of custard type dish with a burnt sugar topping which was ok. I ordered a deep-fried apple pie which, by all accounts, should be illegal in several states and Puerto Rico because it was like a sugar-gasm in my mouth. It tasted like a Krispy Kreme donut on the outside, and sultry apple pie on the inside. If you dare call yourself a sugar-baby, you MUST order this. Lastly - the staff were friendly. Host was distant, but also had his hands full so I don't fault him too much for that. Our waitress was cheerful and seemed to actually care not just about her job, but about our experience too. I can't wait to go back!
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Britt C.
The menu at HF was a bit confusing to me at first. I would describe it as a whole animal-style small plates selection with a section for veggies/ salads as well as a good variety of cheeses and cured meats. Having eaten a million burgers this month already, I was not at all interested in their burger. I ordered the Japanese belgian wit (delicious!) My boyfriend and I ordered the beef carpaccio, the crunchy gentlemen, the pork belly dish, the bone marrow gratin, and a side of roasted beets w/ coriander. Most of the dishes were awesome, though I felt like I've eaten creamier bone marrow at other restaurants and the beets were a little too undercooked, almost crunchy. They have some exotic (to me) sounding whole animal dishes like veal brains that I haven't brought myself to try. Maybe someday. Definitely worth a visit for a weekend or a special night with an adventurous eater.
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John H.
This place has made my Monthly At A Minimum visit list. Went lastnight for my sister's (Buckhead Betty) birthday. I mean, did you really have to show up my Maxima by you and hubby arriving in the Twin Turbo 9-11? They took my car downstairs while yours was parked out front? Shennanigans. Seriously though, I love this place. Yet again, I hit up the bar area. They were filming some show for TLC. No idea what it was, but the place was not packed and you would think it would be with camera crews in there. I was worried it might be Real Housewives of Atlanta or something like that when I saw the cameras. If so, I would've stabbed myself in the eye with a fork. Thankfully, it wasn't. The bar staff is friendly and attentive right out of the gate. Simply put, they engage you, introduce themselves, and have a drink for you within a minute of you sitting down. Plus 1. My sister was in a mood. She's a wine snob, but stays away from the cocktails. She ordered this drink that 1 part rum, 1 part champagne, 1 part unknown, 1 part lemon peel. Strong, but damn damn damn damn good. It was called Celia 39 I think. I would've been drinking it too if it wasn't for the fact that I would question my manhood. I had a glass of Montinore Pinot. Ok, I actually had 4 glasses. Sue me. The food there is this eccletic mix of ingredients, types, etc that kind of boggles the mind a little. I couldn't pick for the longest time, but ended up ordering the HF Bread with Salted Butter and the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. Their bread is simply awesome and I love the salted butter. I couldn't get over the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. I used to hate Sweet Potato. Now, if I see it on a menu, I get the item. WTF is going on here? Taking a piece of Hen and dipping into Puree was pretty close to heaven. It's definitely a superb place. Only reason it didn't get a 5th star was due to the camera crew taking up space in the bar area. Get out of my way when I am sluring words due to 4 glasses of Pinot bitches.
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Richard K.
Great food, great service, but way overpriced even for small plate and wine lovers like us.
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Tyler N.
This was my first visit to Holeman & Finch, and plainly put, could not have loved it more. I work at restaurant has a chef driven menu and a cocktail program, so I was expecting great things already but H&F sprinted past that with flying colors. We started off with a North Carolina Cheddar & the house cured salami - both wonderful. The Fried Bread & Butter pickles, also, could not have been better. Now - The Burger. If youre not familiar, H&F serves only 24 each night at 10pm. Get there early enough to reserve yourself one. We were lucky enough to snag one and share it. Too great to even start on.... I then had the Confit Cornish Hen with sweet potato greens. Best chicken dish ive ever had. Overall, the food blew me away! And im someone who goes somewhere to drink, usually paying little attention to the cuisine quality. Drinks-Greg Best has done a incredible job building a cocktail menu of originals and takes on classics. We tried at least half the cocktail menu and it was all incredible. Service - Our server George was great. He ensured we always had water, were enjoying ourselves and our food. Very good job. Michael at the bar was also great. He made our cocktails with great confidence and describing each component as he made them. He also was very eager to talk about cocktails and spirits, which is the best part of sitting at a bar if you ask me... Overall, I cannot wait to go back. ***** This is an update i have now added months later****** I back to Holeman plenty of times and every trip is as satisfying, exciting and special as the first.
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Kristine M.
Everyone pick up your fist-sized rock. I just can't get into H&F. I went for brunch, and all five of the breakfast-y items seemed to involve a solid piece of deep-fried pork fat and/or were a complete mystery as to what they were. So I went with the burger that I'd been hearing so much about, but never tried. I asked for the burger without cheese, and got a look like I'd asked for kitten shavings on top. I scraped off the onion and declined to use the ketchup, homemade or not, because I don't like those condiments on my burger. I just used a bit of mayonnaise. It was very juicy, but somehow... off. I like duck, but I think the duck fast just gave it a weird aftertaste. (And during-taste, for that matter.) Maybe I screwed up the perfectly balanced flavors, but if BK lets me have it my way, HF should too. The second time I went back was on a Saturday night. We arrived too late for the burgers, but I didn't care. Technically we arrived too late for the valet, but he parked my car anyway. He said he'd bring in my keys, but since I was at the back of the crowded bar, that didn't happen. I was a tad apprehensive since I had neither my car keys nor a valet ticket, and that's not good when the valet stand is closing up. (I drive an old guy's car, not something worthy of Ferris Bueller shenanigans, but still.) Anyway. For Saturday night, I was just trying the various cocktails since I'd heard so much about the mixology talents. Neither of the drinks I had really tripped my trigger, and whatever I had with cayenne pepper just did not work for me at all. I grabbed a straw to try to drink around the cayenne, but ended up leaving it on the bar 2/3 full. Overall, I feel like H&F tries too hard to fabricate its own hipness, what with the pointless valet (there's plenty of spots!), manufactured scarcity of the burger, and weird/icky drinks. In my eyes, it's not hip so much as hipster pretentious. Now take your fist-sized rock and let the stoning commence.
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Eatoutatlanta E.
We really enjoy eating here... we ordered all "the Parts" and they where all great... execept the Lamb fries where too sweet with the syrup.... ask for the pickeld dish... if you like pickeled foods this was a geat mix of peppers, small tomatoes, onions. The staff is very friendly and they "Get It" ....
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Kate C.
Please try to imagine this situation in your head while I describe it to you: It was almost 1:00 in the morning, my coworkers and I had been in the airport for almost half a day. Our trip home got delayed and we were stuck in Hotlanta for the night. We hadn't had food in almost 12 hours. We just barely got a rental car after waiting for awhile. With no plans for a hotel, all we could think of was "food." What place in this mysterious city is still open so late? McDonald's? No, not good enough. So we Yelped it. The first restaurant we came upon was Holeman & Finch. It's quite a little drive from the airport but totally doable. After 40 minutes of speeding through downtown on a Friday night and most-definitely taking some wrong turns, we burst through the doors of Holeman & Finch, sweaty, panting, dressed in paint-covered clothes (from work, of course), and starving. We definitely stood out from the calm and jovial atmosphere at this restaurant, but we were treated with some of the best hospitality a person can find at 1:00 in the morning. And here is what I experienced: H&F ballpark Hot Dog, Arugula and Pickled Beet Salad, Glazed Eggplant, Deviled Eggs Three Ways, Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Fish and Chips, Farm Egg and Guanciale Carbonara, and Fried Apple Pie. Add to that a crazy ginger-flavored cocktail made with a ginger liqueur and you can imagine the haze I was in. What was this place? How did I get here? Is this really happening? They serve Pig Ears and donuts! They serve Veal Brains and Hot Dogs! They have a classy decor and at the same time, pigs hanging upside down as if in a butcher's shop! When I woke up the next morning, I felt like I'd just returned from an alternate universe. It was like some sort of restaurant my mind would make up in a dream. To this day, I still can't forget my glorious and complex meal at Holeman & Finch. It looks like I'm not the only one. Bravo. It wasn't until two weeks later that I realized I'd seen this restaurant on Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" for it's burgers.
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jason h.
My god. I went here on a blind date. After about fifteen minutes, my date asked, "What kind of place have you taken me to?" Not that we ate anything. We were ensconced in the bar, drinking cider and beer. I felt, as I sipped my Strongbow, like I had walked into a time warp and been shot out into an eighties video. Among the bar's numerous inhabitants was a large, middle-aged man clad in a double-breasted blue pinstripe suit, a la Wall Street. He sat stewing over a watery cocktail, his dusty blond hair hanging raffishly over his drink. Nearby, a rapidly aging peroxide blonde stood against the wall doing her best to project some kind of cougarish sex appeal. She looked like she had mistaken a microwave oven for a tanning bed. Her tiger-striped dress and Egyptian-style eyeliner set her firmly in the realm of the absurd. As my date and I continued to ignore each other and gazed around the human zoology experiment we'd stumbled into, I noticed a man get up and walk to the bathroom. Almost instantly his date or wife, neatly embalmed in a mountain of powder, rouge, mascara and lip gloss, turned and made a flirtatious comment to the pin-stripped junk bond broker, who brightened and came jauntily over to have a chat with her while her husband innocently relieved his bladder. Meanwhile, the requisite ex-athlete, boozing with his ex-agent, leered menacingly at whatever females came through the door. He was wearing a massive tropical shirt and slacks, signifying he was now permanently on vacation. Eventually, the date and I paid and fled. The time warp machine ejected us into the late evening glare of Peachtree Street and South Buckhead, doing its damndest to move into modernity, with curiously unsatisfying results. But now I know better. Next time I'll wear a power tie and leave the date behind.
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Phillip C.
Burger time! It speaks for itself I would never do it justice. I love this place. We come here all the time. Mostly for Sunday brunch. The menu is always different and always delicious. The chefs here take great pride in their work. The libations are always interesting and tasty as well. I'm a bit old school with my cocktails but these cocktails are very good. From the offal to the bread you can't ever go wrong here.
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Esther K.
Just love this place. Love the food, the ambience, Regan (my biggest girl crush ever), burger hour, drinks, the service, and even the small space. It's pretty much packed on any night so try to get here early if you want to get burgers. If they're serving caramel bacon popcorn on the menu, or even if they're not, ask if they have some. Some people might be crinkling their noses and shaking their heads no due to the caramel and bacon mix, but trust me. It's reaaaaaaaalllllly good. It's so good that if the Boy Scouts sold caramel bacon popcorn in a can, I'd probably mug those poor boys for their popcorn. It's a great place to go hang out with your friends after work/school/whatever you're doing. Go and have yourself a pint and maybe a cheese and meat plate with a friend or friends, lover, or even yourself!
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Enrico C.
Great drinks and awesome bartenders, but a very upscale crowd TRYING to be casual. Don't go unless your with a group, or prepared to wear your bank statement on your sleeve. Not sure how this crowd ends up here, in such an obscure location, but we people that make under a million a year need to take this place back over. The millionaires don't deserve it.
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Reed J.
Really enjoyed our experience at Holeman and Finch. Tried the Coca-Cola braised Pork Shoulder, which was tender and flavorful. The Brussel Sprouts and Panchetta were really good - and I hate Brussel Spouts! The Griddle Pork Belly was outstanding. The Charcuterie plate and cheese plate were both good too. We thought we were done, but since it was close to 10PM, we had to order a cheeseburger. Glad we did. Yes, there is a lot of hype about the 10PM burger, but it was fun to take part in the experience, as we were not aware. I guess we've been cooped up in Alpharetta too long not paying attention. If you're adventurous and want to try some parts on a small plate, H&F has several items on the menu that won't kill your budget. Not knowing the area well, we had trouble finding the restaurant. On Peachtree Road, look for Peachtree Memorial Drive NW. H&F is on the opposite side of Peachtree. Pull into the underpass / driveway of the condo-looking building up to the valet parking. H&F is on the right.
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Jill M.
All I can say, this is one of the best experiences I've had in Atlanta.. (I guess I need to get out more?!). The staff was perfect! The organs' I tried were actually yummy, the cocktails were wonderful and the BURGER was probabaly one of the best in the city. ALL worth the wait. And like nothing else. I can't wait to go again!!
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Fuudcritic C.
Super friendly staff! After many attempts going there on a week night, at 9pm to find out they were out of burgers. yyeeehawww...discovered that they put out 200 burgers on Sundays. Lines were long but we managed to find a seat a the bar. Well worth it!
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Chris C.
First time in Atlanta and this place blew my socks off. If you are into fabulous flavors and nose to tail, this is the place. Had a great waiter and let him pick dishes and drinks for us the entire night. Amazing!!!!!!!! Even the vegetable dishes were great.
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Cherry L.
My original plan was to go and eat the10pm burger after arriving in Atalanta around 9. But due to bad weather, didnt arrive until close to 10!! I was so disappointed that my friend and I wouldnt make the 10pm deadline :( But we decided to try anyways. After getting lot for 10min and not realizing that HF is right next to Ibiza/across the street from Panera on P'tree. We finally made it! Once we got inside, i saw them preparing the burgers in the window...they looked sooooooooooooo good--so I went for it, I asked if there were any burgers that we could still order...and guess what? Someone had JUST canceled their order so here was ONE burger left!!!!!!! and damnnn...that 10pm burger is SO good Since one burger split between the 2 of us wasnt enough, we also ordered the: slow cooked bershire pork belly soft grits and chow chow--this was really yummy! and the mussels--had really good flavor, but a little too much butter/oily i wanted to try some of their other things....but wasnt feeling too adventurous....maybe next time. overall--burger wasnt too expensive, but plus the other things we ordered....it was a little expensive for the amount food we got. yummmm.
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Enoch C.
yeah, i'd come here again sometime. i first saw this place on food network and then heard my friends talking about it. i knew i had to check it out myself. my group of 9 got there at 9. and yes, it is VERY easy to miss. it's across the street from panera in the aramore complex next to restaurant eugene. we waited til around 9:45 to get seated. until then we were just obstacles for the servers to maneuver around in the cramped bar area. luckily we got the big communal table in the dining area, but i definitely wouldn't recommend coming with a large group as we did. i think we got lucky. we got our burgers promptly at 10:30 and we went to town. "burger time!" we all yelled as we chowed down on h&f burgers. i was really quick to judge the burgers after having burgers from ann's snack bar, vortex, and farm burger but the wise words of a friend cut off the supply to my haterade. it's a simple burger. what you have to judge it on is pretty much patty quality alone. and with that, the patty's are quite good. it tastes like a really good homemade patty. the pickles were a little too sweet for me, but everyone else seemed to love them. the french bread was a great choice to compliment the patty. overall a little greasy, but delicious. i think the hype does kill the anticipation of the burger. i mean, this is a burger i would easily pass up if it were on the regular menu in order to try other things. maybe they know that? but for 10 bucks for burger and fries, it's not a bad deal at all. and if you're with friends, the long wait doesn't seem so long. i'd say it's worth a try if you haven't been. we went on a monday night - their least busy night and all got burgers. i'd like to try it again, although it'd have to be a night where i can get my friends together to go. service was excellent and besides the fire alarm going off, an enjoyable dining experience.
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Thomas S.
I finally was able to get here and enjoy H&F for the first time...then I went again 4 days later. While I had to wait a decent 1.5 hours for a table (and the host forgot about us), I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. The bar was crazy packed while we waited but after getting a seat the time flew by. The mixologists at the bar are very good at what they do and don't shy away from the multitude of questions I had about the drinks they served up. Egg whites gave smooth and frothy texture, citrus appears to be always fresh squeezed, and even the shape of the ice cubes made a difference for my drinks on the rocks. Sure the drinks will cost more than the meal but as someone who enjoys a good cocktail, it's worth it. Beer selection is decent given the small size of this place. Many styles are given a place here but only one or two producers per style of brew. As for the meal, oh boy. I feel like this is the ultimate value play for a Friday night. The Charcuterie selection was almost decadent, pork rinds salty and flavorful, and the carbonara was a simple preparation packed with an abundance of character. The second night we visited after our dinner nearby, this time just for the hamburger. It's everything it's cracked up to be in my book. Don't let the hype oversell this burger. It's not the second coming but executes beautifully on all aspects. I left knowing this is a destination that allows me to come with friends and spend 3 hours soaking in the libations sharing terrific food.
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M L.
#2/18 I went there last night with my girlfriend who won't eat weird food. She ordered fried oysters, beef tartar, and I ordered veal curry wurst, gratin of marrow and veal brain! I had a thick beer, rabbit something, and another one - dang well, it was a pale ale, i forgot the name! Crystal had a wheatbeer! Yum. I wanted to have dessert there, but there was no way that was happening bc i was so full from my dinner and beer! I love all the dishes I order, and after I ordered them, I asked the waitress if they were weird enough items from the menu, she said that I am doing well. =) Yey for me for trying new things! The veal wurst was the best, the veal brain has the texture of silky tofu, and the marrow was awesome, if you've never had veal brain before, this is definitely where you need to try it. I'm definitely going back. Then when i got home to tell my other half abt it, he gave me a hard time about eating veal, bc we both gave up beef! Comon' love, veal is a young cattle, beef is a grown cattle! i didn't give up veal!!! just beef!!! He even made me wikipedia that, he wants to know if wikipedia saids veal is beef. Lucky me, it's NOT beef! Holeman, i'll be coming back for more VEAL!!!!
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Vee W.
The whole concepts is nice but they have the worst business concept. We went there for a birthday party and it was terrible. I enjoyed the dancers but the waiter finally took our orders after a very long time. After about an hour they came back and said they were out of chicken and lamb. That's everything on their menu. They claim that they will discount out bill by $10 and charged us 20% gratuity. Which for me is for great services and we did not have a good experience at all. I will never go back there again not even for free.
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Bob G.
It's always frustrating when you don't get the same experience as the majority of the reviewers clearly have. Nice ambience in the place, very busy and clearly a popular place. GF and I ordered a charcuterie platter to share as a starter to get us moving while we dwelled on the decisions for main course. When the drinks arrived we added our order for clams and the kale salad. Much to our surprise, no annoyance actually, they brought the main course while we were halfway through our first course. I told them to take it away. Basic communication between floor staff and kitchen obviously poor. The menu is a bit unusual, but that doesn't make it is good. They deducted the drinks from the bill, but that is too late. I can afford the drinks. I just want a good dining experience and we left disappointed. As a Gastro pub, it doesn't come anywhere near somewhere like longman and eagle in Chicago.
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Mark D.
Although the burger was disappointing, everything else I've had has been incredible. I had to add a star.
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Broderick S.
I've been back for the burger and its excellent, the new hot dog is giving it a run for its money too -- 50% beef 50% fat, and 100% tasty. Although the burger is great and warrants its own page on H&F's new website, the perfect alternative is the delicious pancetta carbonara. Its actually better than the burger, pair it with a delicious cocktail or wine and you're set.
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L C.
I've been to H&F several times before, but only recently got to try the elusive 10pm cheeseburger. Damn. That was delicious. Went with a group of friends and hunkered down for a couple of hours with a revolving door of small plates and drinks until 10pm came around. Since the place is small, we were lucky to get a table as soon as we did (arrived at 8 on a Friday and were seated at a table by 8:30). Stuffed as I was by 10pm, I couldn't NOT eat the cheeseburger...and wow, H&F gives Flip a run for its money. Also, I have to give kudos to the servers and bar staff - they're so knowledgeable about the food and its preparation/origin. They're also uber laid back, despite the restaurant being a mad house...they could easily be pretentious foodie snobs if they wanted to be (some of the patrons have these tendencies...you can't help but overhear ridic comments at the communal table from people who have watched one too many episodes of Top Chef and proclaim themselves foodies), but it's apparent that the staff just loves sharing good food with their customers. I can't help but love the Crunchy Gentleman, even though I could make it at home. Something about their homemade mustard makes me drool...
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Julie J.
$22 for a "roast chicken for 2." You think, okay, that must be good, it must be enough to feed 2 people comfortably, let's order it. Except when the chicken comes out, it's the size of a quail. A very scrawny quail. COME ON! My boyfriend and I dined here with high expectations. I mean, anyone would, right? We ordered a bunch of stuff, including the oysters (super fresh -- I don't like oysters and I had 2), deviled eggs (great, but, uh, it basically costs $1 per half egg??), steak tartare, and bone marrow (wow). Oh yeah, and that ridiculous-in-a-bad-way roast chicken. I know this place is highly rated and acclaimed, and while I agree that the flavors were spot on, H&F can't possibly claim that such a meager dish properly served 2. When that chicken arrived on our table, we were both shocked and speechless. Did it taste good? Yes, of course it did. But the sticker and reality shock ain't worth it. Such a shame because we had such a great dining experience up until that point. Then, we left the restaurant, disgruntled and still hungry. Go there, eat, drink, but just don't order that chicken.
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John G.
i have been here several times and the burger is really the best item on the brunch menu as far as I'm concerned. I do like the bannana bread as an app. although last time it was a little cold, like it was in the fridge. My burger was not as good as last time...it was very good but it seemed like it was less juicy, maybe they overcooked . Overall it was all good, we didnt have to wait very long to sit down maybe 10 minutes.
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Stephie P.
I've only had drinks and dessert at this place but I'm a fan. Apparently they're famous for their burgers, gonna have to try that next time! We got the fried apple pie and the coke float, which were both very, very good. FYI - the spoons were wider than the shapely glass of our coke float. It posed a problem when we got to the bottom of the glass and our spoons grazed the top of the ice cream. And gents, don't worry the waitresses will not judge you if you order the most girly drink on the menu. You go ahead and enjoy that apple cocktail.
(4)
Bobby C.
Quality ingredients and care provide for good food, good drink and absolutely amazing bread here.
(4)
Diana A.
The food here is fabulous. Everything from their burgers to the pates/terrines, deviled eggs, salads and on and on. In the department of drinks, they have craftily prepared drinks and an elegant wine and beer list. The downside: very busy and VERY loud. No reservations, which means it's first come, first sit at a table type of place. If there are no tables they have a beautiful bar, but too often it gets awfully crowded and too loud. My suggestion: arrive early to really enjoy the food and hopefully your company. Otherwise, come later for "the place to be" type of atmosphere. If it was not for the loud atmosphere this place would be five starts, because I really love the food here. I am just really sensitive to overbearing loudness.
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Scott M.
Few if any restaurants are worth of 5 of 5, but this place is close. The small plates are great, the wine and beer selections, while limited, are quality, and the service is always good. After more than a dozen visits I only wish it was larger and open for lunch - so if you want to try it, come early or expect to wait (if you want the hamburgers just go for brunch).
(4)
tugger m.
This is not the best burger in the city. It is DARN good but that's it. This is the ongoing debate between my boyfriend and I. He swears it is the best in the city. It loses points with me for the wait and hype aannd I think Farm Burger bests it by a mile. While we waited the 2 hours for one of the 24 burgers cooked exactly at 10 pm, I had an amazing bacon pasta and a perfect craft ginger ale. The bf had a tapas style pancake breakfast. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere cozy. You should definitely go check em out.
(4)
David R.
Since a friend from out of town was visiting, I thought it would be a good excuse to finally try what some claim to be the best burger. We did get there early to see if we had to get on a list. It's strictly first come first serve: so come early, have a couple drinks, then try the 10PM burger! Sure, later I found out that they serve burgers all day long on Sundays, but I think it is more fun to participate in the 10PM gimmick. The space itself is pretty small, and they do try to make it seem like a more upscale bar. I first noticed they had a good selection of single malts...I've been trying peaty ones and they had a Lagavulin 16. Really nice scotch: definitely will pick up a bottle when I've got a special occasion. Next I tried one of their special mixed drinks...I like that they do feature rye whiskey. It's a whiskey that was sorely neglicted, but thankfully is making a comeback. And now, my impressions of "the main event"....the burger. My verdict is that it is a good burger, but I wouldn't rank it as my favorite. I think for people who like cheeseburgers, this would be the best burger. It is very rich in cheese. The main aspect I like in a burger, though, is nice and thick and red in the center. Since the meat wasn't the main star, it isn't my favorite. However, they do get extra brownie points for having a really good bun, fries, and handmade ketchup. These guys have a wining formula: entice you to come early, have drinks, have some splendid grease to wash it down with another nightcap!
(4)
Ross R.
OK, I went here just because of the hype, I read the praise here of the burger and had to try it. I've been to Ann's, Sublime, Vortex, FLIP, and so on to H&F to see if the legend was to be proven or debunked. A friend and I arrived on a Saturday night at 9pm. It was busy but not packed. We found two seats together at the bar and asked to be put on the list for the burger. We had an hour to wait, so that meant two things: cocktails and appetizers. First, let me say the cocktails are great. Fresh ingredients, rare and bizarre spirits, and knowledgeable staff made for a perfect bar experience. I'd love to tell you all that I ordered but the names escape me but I think one was called a "A left hook in the rye." Fun, tasty, and potent described all of them that were sampled. Next the apps, we ordered three and they ranked good, great, and amazing. The Crunchy Gentleman was good, nice texture and flavor but it's really just a hot ham and cheese at the end of the day. Quality ingredients but when the mustard it the best thing about the sandwich, you're left wanting a bit more. The great category was the fried oysters. Great cornmeal breading, no grease, and large tasty oysters. The matching breaded and fried pickles were a nice surprise as well. I could have eaten twice the amount served and never even noticed. The amazing comment was for the chicken liver pate. My friend said he didn't like pate but this one made him a believer. Creamy, savory, tangy, all combined on toast points for a near perfect plate. The only complaint was the service size, for two, it left us battling for the final bite. So then the chant went up, "Burger, Time, Burger Time." And our main course appeared. A double patty cheeseburger with thin shoestring fries along with house-made ketchup and mustard on the side. The first bite was great. A hot, juicy, cheesy, mouthful with just a hit of sweetness, I loved it. Now I have to say about 3/4 into it, and it cooled most of the magic wore out. It started to become a heavy cheeseburger. I think the man behind the curtain here has to do with the sizzling meat, warm bun, and gooey cheese. Once that starts to dissipate, the special leaves with it. So I urge you to eat quickly because while the heat is there, it's near perfect. One final shout out to the staff which was friendly, funny, and genuinely seems to enjoy their job.
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Adisa N.
Went tonight with my attorney. It was crowded and we were hoping to have burgers but they sold out fast. No biggie. We have had them before and they were delicious, so we scoured the menu. We had the pork buns and the hot dog. The pretzel. The fish n chips, the lamb schnitzel, and the roasted mushrooms and grits. Everything was delicious and the servers get just as excited about the food as you do. Cocktails were amazing too. Love the energy, the food, the vibe. H&F is as good as it gets in Atlanta. By the way, start with the Bacon Caramel Popcorn which is actually listed as a dessert. (Lil menu trick my server taught me)
(5)
Bianca W.
So, here's the thing.... I don't know what it is, I'm the queen of the road trip, I have an excellent sense of direction, but I kept getting lost last night, and for some reason I found H&F a little tricky to find, but once I got there the evening was fantastic.... A group of Yelpers decided to hit H&F after a fantastic Yelp event, maybe its because I'm a sucker for dark wood and modern contemporary design, but H&F hit all the right design notes for me, while the space is small, it's oddly cozy, and absolutely chic. I ended up mingling in the bar area with friends, every time time I'd ask someone what they were drinking I was met with "Southern Cola," upon first sip of this magical concoction my taste buds kind of freaked out, it was unlike anything I had ever tasted, kind of sweet, a little tangy, so I headed to the end of the bar, caught the eye of a vest-ed waiter and got my drink on. Officially The Southern Cola contains: Mexican cola, Amaro Cio Ciaro and lime flavored ice cubes, a fucking fiesta of goodness in my mouth. And those kids working behind the bar, after watching them mix drinks for two minutes I could tell they were master mixologists, and that's a skill I can respect. While chatting with the boys I happened to peek into the kitchen, and let me tell you, H&F does not fuck around, the kitchen looked like a well oiled machine churning out delicious looking burgers, shiny buttery buns, cheese dripping off juicy patties of naughty hunks of beef(even this vegetarian can appreciate attractive men making sexy food in the kitchen). We ended up grabbing the communal table, and while there were a few fantastic sounding veg friendly options on the menu after stealing one of my PIC's fries I knew my stomach wanted to forego the fussiness and just have some good old fashioned fries. A few minutes later I was met with a mini cast iron skillet of warm, crispy, salty, tender, yummy, scrumptious homemade pom frites, add a generous, and I mean generous helping of homemade katsup for this katsup enthusiast, and I was the happiest girl at the party. I don't think I've ever been so satisfied after an order of fries, in fact, that's all I had, JUST FRIES, and let me tell you, I wanted for nothing else the entire evening. Our waitress was truly stunning, and in between filling our orders and keeping our glasses full, she added a healthy dose of fantastic conversation and laughs, great time had by all, we even met a fabulous new friend in town on business from DC, I hope the Yelpers didn't scare him too much. While waxing philosophic about iPhone apps and video games, I sat back and enjoyed the glow on the stuffed faces of my newest partners-in-crime(PICs for the uninitiated), and I was filled with many thanks for H&F as the backdrop for a wonderful evening. I see a trip to H&F in my near future, if only for more fries and Southern Colas.....
(4)
Kristi B.
Still loving H&F. We went again this week and I wasn't that hungry after a huge dinner at JCT the previous night plus some Thai food for lunch. I had an interesting dinner of pimento cheese and fried sweet pickles. Semi- rounded on the food groups? My assistant had deviled eggs and bacon caramel corn. Which was interesting, but I just like regular caramel corn. Anyway, I'm still a fan, I think if I lived in ATL this would be in the permanent restaurant rotation.
(4)
Jen C.
Nondescript hipster bar and pub serving up great beer, strong cocktails, and an awesome burger that is worth all the annoying protocols you have to do to get it. The waitstaff is beyond accommodating, friendly, responsive and blew me away at every turn. Funny, because its hipster you expect to see the younger crowd sporting the geeky chic eyewear; which you obvi do. What you don't expect is to see the grey hairs sporting the hipster eyewear but they are equally as hip as the younger gens, but in a different more sophisticated "experienced" way. Think expensive looking Harry Potters, not the retro Ray Bans. But I digress....Did I mention David Cross was there? I'm telling you, this place has got it going on. We were a party of 5 that arrived at 8.30 to try the elusive 10pm burger. We put our names on the list for the dining room, but ended up shadowing a five top in the bar to the point we almost shared the end of their meal with them. We finally took their table and 2 hours later the maitre'd came by and said how glad he was that we got this table because every one in the dining room had decided not to move. He bought us a round of bourbon on the house, which was very memorable. Now, onto the food and drink. Started off with the Valley Forge, which has a special place in my heart because my dad went to THE Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania...how's that for full circle? Anywho, it was a strong martini, pretty good if you're in need of a stiff one. Then saw that they had Rogue Yellow Snow on tap so went with that for the rest of the night, it was perf and went really well with the burg. The pork buns and carbonara are just as good as the reviews have said. The actual buns are the most soft and delicious and buttery buns, go perfectly with the pork. Highly recommend. Wanted the pretzel but it was 86ed after we ordered it. The burger is just as good as everyone has already said. Very rich, tender, and lingers in your mouth. Never had one quite like it, and I've had a lot of gourmet burgers, but this one was different. You could tell the beef was high quality. Whole experience just hard to describe. All in all, it was a great, memorable experience. Would return in a heartbeat.
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Nishant P.
Holeman and finch, is undoubtedly a unique place. The pedestal was definitely high, as everyone I spoke to so generously informed me of the great food, and oh yea, this so called 10pm burger. I finally made the plunge after a complete stranger, and resident "elite" Yelper, Erin D. (shout out to Erin!) suggested going there for dinner. My friends and me had no intentions of going there for this burger, but due to a late afternoon nap, and my laziness, we somehow ended arriving around 9pm. We initially ordered two plates and one part, and as expected received the small portions, The food, however, was delicious, but for an individual who wanted to eat to fulfill his apatite, it didn't hold up. 9:45 rolled around, and we had to inquiry. Our waiter, who by the way was extremely friendly and on point when it came to describing the menu to first timers, gave us the in on the burger. Getting on the list for the burger might have saved the night. With the portion size and our hunger level still very high, we would have dropped a least $40 bucks more a person to come out satisfactorily full. When it arrived, I was impressed. I certainly wasn't expecting two patties, let alone cheese, onions and some spicy mustard to die for. To be blunt, it was good. I can't honestly say it was the best burger I have had, but it's up there. I think what made it good however, was that I was just really hungry. In which case, my opinion is biased. All in all, I suggest experiencing it yourself, because like it most cases, the best opinion is your own opinion.
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Ann T.
H&F (as we like to call it) is cool. It's crowded every night that it is open. There's a reason for this. The food is really good and the service is excellent, most of the time. There is one waiter in there who's strange and I kind of try to avoid sitting in his section but in general, the guys in there are swell and enthusiastic to have you try and love the things that come out of their kitchen. I think the secret of H&F's success is 1). the food (it is unique and nicely done) 2). the location...excellent. I live in the building and so for me, I just walk downstairs and 3). the intimate dining experience due to the small size of the restuarant. It's like a little cocktail party in there each night. You sit down in the bar and you are in such close-quarters, you end up meeting and talking to the other patrons around you. It is FUN! As for the cocktails, they are really different and interesting. I like the Coke Cocktail thingy with the lime juice infused, ice-cube. Watch out though, it has a serious KICK! More than two and you will feel like hell the next morning. I had a basil infused cocktail one evening and thought it was the perfect summer cocktail. Not too sweet, not too basil-y, not too bland. Perfect. Refreshing. The wine list is great as well and they have some local wines, yay for them! Support the local food-chain (anybody seen Food, Inc?). The burger is really excellent, as everybody says. I know it is a mix of different meats and it is sublime. The bread really is a nice compliment as well. If you eat it at 10:00 after a couple of those yummy cocktails, it will taste even better! Just make sure to tell your waiter at 9:30-ish if you want to "reserve" a burger. The small plates are small. Don't expect to come there for a full dinner unless you don't have much of an appetite or you don't care about dropping $75 for dinner with drinks (that's a lot to me!). That is my one reason for not giving them five stars. I think it is too pricey for what you get food-wise. Wear your trendy best. Good singles scene too. I'm single and appreciate that. This is not a cheesy crowd, but rather a sophisticated and cool one.
(4)
Christopher P.
burger + coke = 12 dolla burger what what!! wifey and I have been there twice to get one of the night burgers.... negative ghostrider.... fast forward to sunday brunch... score! on a scale of 1 -10 it gets a 9. It's a damn good burger. pound for pound wise, on a good day, it could be the best burger in america... could be the h&f buns have a smooth buttery texture, kind of like a potato bread. the double patties were a tad too greasy and not salty like some other reviews have mentioned. the bread and butter pickles help balance the burger. fries were the bees knees as were the catsup and spicy stard.... just go
(4)
Alberto V.
This has rapidly become one of my top two restaurants in Atlanta. The food is always excellent, the menu changes so you do not get bored and they have a decent selection of wines and cocktails. If you go, you have to have an open mind: there is a parts section to the menu and some of the best dishes come from that section. Overall, its the go to place for us. Only drawback is that it is a bit pricey and they do not take reservations so you may have to wait. The bar is packed on the weekends so you may have to wait standing, outside :). Still it is worth the wait.
(5)
Robert M.
Wow...I've never seen so many 5 star reviews gathered in one place since I went over to Citisearch and read reviews of Applebees. Is this a case of borderline mass hysteria? I was expecting President Obama and Miley Cyrus to walk in at any moment to 'calm things down a bit'. eh hem. Sorry to extinguish the fire, but an empty stomach and an $80+ bill makes Robert M. a dull boy. But hey, I'm still giving it 4 stars to fit in with the crowd. I give it 4 stars for its creative menu and culinary effort, but really it is a 3.5 rounded up. I'm only going back one more time, to hunt for and then order the elusive buttermilk fried Snipe. Oh sorry, I meant the burger. Luckily for me, I was with a group and was able to sample additional menu items. The orders: I started off with a 04 Routas Wild Boar French Cab which was pleasant on the nose but ran out of gas at the finish line. It was a decent pick since the 'by the glass' selection was Merlot happy. Buttermilk fried quail with tabasco butter - George Costanza needed special ordered tiny instruments for an operation on a squirrel he ran over (was that on the menu too?). I needed special tiny utensils to eat my fried bird. Yeah...I know, IT'S A QUAIL and this is a small bird! Still left me hungry though. The tabasco butter was brilliant, you could dip Chattahoochee River mudfish in this and make it taste good. Hanger Steak with Bacon/Onion Hash - when this came out I felt like Bear Grylls coming across a lemon caper trout he "caught" after 3 days of starvation (thanks crew!). The bacon gave the steak a nice smoke infused flavor, cooked medium rare, and hit the spot. Still hungry... Farm egg and pancetta carbonara - the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the egg held together the pancetta, romano and pepper together nicely. Still hungry... Beer battered Georgia white shrimp - nice crispy light batter covered amply sized shrimp, the devil must have came down to Georgia for Finch's authentic Georgian shrimp. Still hungry... Bershire pork belly topped with chow chow and laying on some bitter greens - the belly was sliced a bit thick but dissolved nicely and tasted much better with the bitter greens mixed in. Still a bit too chewy even for pork belly. By the way, I am still hungry at this point. Deep fried pork belly (the special of the night) - this was better than the above mentioned pork belly, with a nice crunch yet melts away. However, it was a meal fit for a field mouse. I'm still hungry. The cured meat plate - yeah, this had some prosciutto, some salami, some bresaola and I believe one or two other things. The Bresaola was the winner of the cured meat fight. I could eat pounds of this, but unfortunately a pack rat would go hungry on this plate. Maybe they thought I would accidentally choke if the meat was sliced a bit larger, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Overall, the flavors of the night were pretty good, but not "wow". Once I go back to catch my Snipe, I probably won't be back, no matter how trendy a 'gastro pub' has become in the ATL.
(4)
Jason T.
This is currently my favorite restaurant! The dishes are delicious in taste and interesting in combination. If you love food, you need to check this place out. I live in NC and plan to return just to eat at the public house!
(5)
Bill S.
As the last Yelper to have not tried this place (until tonight), I will say that, YES, the burgers ARE that good! My wife and I also had two of their specialty drinks, which I thought were both pretty ok. The service was very friendly, though it was a little loud, making it a little hard for us to have a conversation. I asked about the burger as soon as we were seated and our waitress said yes she'd put us in for two, though "technically" she wasnt supposed to since we were just having drinks. I thought that was strange, but we did end up ordering a cheese plate to tide us over the 30 minutes or so until the horn sound and cheering from the bar section came, signaling that it was BURGER TIME! Everything else that can be said about H&F has already been said in the 70000 reviews, but a good "Yelp Best Practice" is to still chime in with your two cents no matter how many others have.... its an opinion site, that's what we're here for!
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Travis M.
I've been here half a dozen times and the food is always great. Strangely enough though, I've never actually sat down in the restaurant side. I prefer the fun and energetic bar area (plus the "restaurant" side only has about a dozen tables and seems a bit cramped). After much ado about the 10pm burgers, we decided to forgo any decent dinner hour and give them a try. It was definitely worth the wait! The burgers were great and much larger than i was expecting (2 decent size patties with cheese in the middle served on a delicious fresh baked bun). I would say this is probably the best burger I've had in the A, beating out FLiP for one-on-one taste (though FLiP is definitely more creative in their burger endeavors). We also had the 5 meat platter which is one of my favorite items on the menu.
(5)
Michelle S.
After all of the hype, I had to try this place. I was visiting from out of town and I knew I might be in trouble given all of the folks I talk to from Atlanta had never heard of this place. When I arrived, it was busy but as I sat there, it became packed. I was craving the burger that I had read about in the reviews. No burger on the menu. On the menu were weird things like chicken livers, veal brains, sweetbreads, etc. Although I thought I was adventurous, I did become a bit turned off by the menu. I ended up with pasta carbonara with a farm fresh egg and sliced baby squash. I then ordered a cheese plate for dessert. The pasta was okay, the egg was a bit weird and it wasn't quite cheesy enough for me. The baby squash had excellent flavor and the cheese plate, well, it was a cheese plate. The waitress, who was very friendly, suggested the sparkling pinot noir and that was very good. I thought the food was okay, nothing spectacular. I wish I could have tried that burger. The food was certainly unique. It had a hip feel to the place. Worth a try once, just didn't love it enough to skip trying other new restaurants to go back.
(3)
Joshua P.
Just not very good. I love the kind of restaurant that Holeman and Finch presents itself to be - a gastropub with an interesting menu of odd bits and old classics. The execution just isn't there. Service was iffy. Food was just ok. The tartare was good, but everything else we tried missed the mark by a fair margin. Waste of time and money. Hit up Abbatoir instead.
(2)
Rashar d.
I loved the service. But the food did not blow me away. I did like the defiled eggs but the burger was not the mind blowing experience I was waiting for. I would not mind going again though
(3)
Patty M.
First off (I say what I'm about to say with the utmost respect to the respective Yelpers' experiences), H&P is not a health food establishment, nor is it some type of Fight Club-type restaurant. You're allowed to talk about the things that happen here -- hell, even the restaurant's website outlines Burger Time explicitly and tells you what time to show up. You also do not come here for wheatgrass shots, vegan mac and cheese, or anything else that's going to fortify your immune system or add vitality or whatever. If you have an aversion to red meat and fat and grease, there are plenty of new age communes in Atlanta that will serve you your heart's literal and figurative desire (R. Thomas is coming to mind). If you do not, hello. You are my kind of people. If I die at 40 of congestive heart failure, I will do so knowing that I ate well. Very, very well. And I can also assure you that H&P's bucket-list-worthy burger will be a vivid taste memory making it all worthwhile. I had to take the pickles off, but other than that, it was perfection. I don't use words like amazing, incredible, and perfection lightly, so heed my words well, stranger. My dining companion speculated that they marinated the meat in fish sauce. I don't know how true this is, but it certainly had depth of flavor that umami burgers are known to have. Better than the Vortex, Steak n' Shake, The Varsity, all the kobe burgers I've had, and all the other burgers I've had in life. If you take nothing else away from what I'm writing, take this: eat the burger. Eat the whole burger. You're welcome. Oh, I guess I had other food too. The memory of my burger is eclipsing the rest pretty heavily. We started with deviled eggs that had some delightful crunchy bits in the filling -- onions or pickles, maybe? -- and I made sure they disappeared quickly. Next was the steak tartare, which was great aside from the weird gummy, rubbery strings I kept biting into. I've had steak tartare before and I've never had that issue. Some kind of mix-in that I didn't like the texture of. I was worried that the mustard used to bind it all was going to be too spicy, so our server Stephen brought a little in a dipping cup for me to try. How great is that? Stephen went above and beyond in many ways, and I would love to have him again when I go back. You should ask for Stephen. He'll bring you mustard in a cup. He's okay in my book. Then the burger. I'm going to give myself a food bliss seizure if I talk about that anymore. After that came the clams. Pretty great, though the thin sauce was a little flavorless for my liking. The wild rice casserole was very earthy and dense. Wish there was more cheese. (I always wish there was more cheese.) Finally, even though my stomach was crying and waving a white flag, I ordered the sticky toffee pudding. Shut up, stomach! You'll make room for dessert and you'll like it! Oh, it was... divine. Like... slices of bread/cake soaked in sugar syrup and caramelized without burning, plus some pieces of some kind of solid, sweet something on the bottom. More toffee? I don't know how they did it. And the whipped cream on top was actual cream that someone lovingly (or angrily, which is also a distinct possibility) whipped moments before sending it my way. There is nary a can of whipped cream in sight here, and I dig that. I waddled out of the restaurant with my stomach struggling to hold my meal. It hurt so, so good. When I got home, if I flattened just the right spot on my torso, I looked like I was about 4 months along with a food baby. My only gripe was that we sat in the middle of a long table in between two different parties. I was sandwiched between two strangers and as much as I like conversation with new people, I don't like it to be forced like that. I like the option of walking away if I so choose. With this seating arrangement, I was trapped next to someone who didn't like cheese, and yet was upset he didn't get a burger. I'm pretty sure you'd want to move, too. Hint about parking: we parked across the street at the strip mall and walked over to avoid paying valet. Sorry, but I'm already dropping what little disposable income I have on the food, and you want me to pay to have someone else park my car? Nah. I will come here as often as my wallet and proximity to Buckhead allow.
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Lisa A.
I had the famous 10:00pm burger at 12:30, today. it's true, the burger is on the Sunday Brunch menu! We got there at about 12:15 and there were already about 15 people waiting for the doors to open. I had no idea how tiny this place was. We grabbed a seat at the communal table and happily ordered the burgers. We started with the pimento cheese spread. It's served with some sesame cracker bread, pretty tasty. Three of us had the burgers and the other person had the chicken fried steak. Burger was very good and I can see why people would wait in line for it. The onion rings were too greasy and soggy for me, but the others all seemed to enjoy them. My friend said the chicken fried steak was good, but he was bummed he did not order the burger! We also ordered two cups of the punch and we were sorry we did not order the pitcher. Perfect way to start the day and not too sweet. Service was fast, which is a good thing because by 1:00 there was a huge line of people waiting to get a table. I don't think I would try and squeeze in here at night, but I know I will be back for brunch, soon!
(5)
Brandon B.
Holeman & Finch is a great find. It's a small modern pub with an inviting atmosphere and extremely attentive staff. I went in by myself after a hard day of work and sat at the bar. The bartender was professional and on-the-ball. If you like beef, try the Tri-Tip steak plate and the oysters are tasty as well. Both tasted awesome with a nice, room temperature pint of Guinness. For dessert I heartily recommend the creme brulee. It has strawberries with roasted strawberry sauce on top. F____kin' incredible. The black coffee I ordered was brewed in a personal sized French press and was out of sight. Be prepared. The plate sizes are small, tapas style. Seems like it would be an ideal late nite date spot. EAT HERE NOW!
(4)
Katie E.
burger was good! and the shaved and cured ham was amazing.. salty but worth a try!
(4)
Hicky F.
I just want to start by saying twice a week I try new restaurants, one for date night and one for ladies night. Last night was ladies night and we went to Holeman & Finch. The place was jam packed and they don't accept reservations, so we had to wait in the bar area to grab a seat just to wait to be seated in the restaurant. It was actually pretty cool ( although it took an hour and a half to get to a table at 9:00 on a Wednesday), because we sat right next to the kitchen where you could watch them cook. We ordered the bread box with 5 varieties and the deviled eggs, both were great! Our little cocktail girl was fun and funny and the bartender ended up slinging us some pity shots for the gratuitous wait. When we did finally sit we had been contemplating whether or not to leave, but were just happy to sit down. Our waiter was awesome and knowledgable, I told him I was a veggie and he ordered me 3 things- more deviled eggs (yummy!) a light salad with a type of young mustard green, almonds & orange zest, (delicious), and a bowl of okra with smoked peppers (fantastic!) My friend had the fresh carbonara and swooned over it. We loved the joint despite the wait. Everyone was so awesome that we returned to the bar to hang around after dinner. Thanks Holeman & Finch! P.s. We were so pleasantly surprised at how affordable it was!!
(4)
Live To Feast I.
Ok, so I am obviously a little late to this party. Holeman and Finch Public House has been a foodie favorite in Atlanta since they opened and is possibly one of, if not the most, covered restaurants by my blogging brethren. I have been DYING to eat here for the longest time, but could never seem to convince my friends to head down there, partially because there is almost always a significant wait to deal with. So, I finally decided that I had put this off long enough, and flew solo for my first trip to the now famous gastropub. For those that do not know, Holeman and Finch is widely known for having the single best burger that one can buy in Atlanta. And this burger is not only absent from the menu, but is only served after 10 PM every night (and during brunch service on Sundays). Part of the reason I have never been is that none of my friends want to go unless they can get the burger, and most can't wait that late into the evening to eat. Well, let me assure you, if the burger is all that you know of H&F, you are in for a treat. There is so much more to this place than a well-crafted hamburger that it is staggering. So, if you came here for yet another review on Atlanta's most popular burger, you will be disappointed. Fortunately, I arrived around 6PM, so I was able to pony right on up to the bar and dive into their impressive drink list. Greg Best, the house mixologist and part-owner with Chef Linton Hopkins, maintains a constantly changing menu of great house made cocktails. As with everything served here, from the ketchup to the cured meats, all of the cocktails utilize house-made ingredients that give the drinks an edge over their competition. I started my evening with a Badgers Hiss (Rittenhouse Rye, Becherovka, citrus punch, and seltzer water). Light, fruity, and satisfying. In addition to a few glasses of Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year bourbon on the rocks (I'm a sucker for bourbon), I also put away a glass of The Shrub, which is a house made cranberry and ginger syrup, Gin, and lemon seltzer. I hate gin. But I loved this drink. Now for the food. Those of you that have read my reviews of Abbatoir know that I am not afraid of a little offal in my meals. So, the adventurous eater in me was immediately drawn to the "Parts" section of the menu. But if eating outside of the box isn't for you, fear not. The offal portion of the menu is only a fraction of their offerings, so you won't be forced outside of your culinary comfort zone if you aren't up for that. I started things off with an order of Deviled Eggs Three Ways. You can ask any member of my family that has ever eaten a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner with me - I F'ing love deviled eggs. These were fantastic. Unfortunately, I only wrote down two of the three "ways" the eggs were made - Country ham and Sunchoke. If you are one of those salt-sensitive people, the country ham might be a little too salty for you, but I ain't one of those people. The Country Ham deviled eggs were my favorite of the bunch. Next was the Griddled Pork Belly served on a Parker House roll, topped with Chow Chow. God DAMN I love pork belly. These were basically little pork belly sliders. The belly itself was sliced very thin, and this resulted in about 80% of the surface area being the tasty crust, which added a lot of flavor. I don't think these things lasted more than 3 minutes in front of me. Next up was a suggestion from the bartender - Pan Roasted rabbit livers, sweet potato puree, and red wine apple butter. This was a great combination of fall flavors. This dish tasted like fried Thanksgiving. Loved it. Now, my next dish was a bit of a novelty buy - Veal Brains pan fried with lemon butter and home-made croutons. I'd never had brains and wanted to be able to say that I had. What shocked me the most about this dish was how much this reminded me of my mom's pan fried veal cutlets that she used to make when I was a kid. Maybe it was the traditional pairing with the lemon butter. Either way, this didn't have the organ-y flavor that I was expecting (I know...organ-y isn't a word. Get over it). This dish tasted so much like veal, I completely forgot that I was eating brains. Finally, despite the fact that I was bursting at the seams already, I ordered the Hand Chopped Steak Tartar w/ farm egg, whole grain mustard, and shoestring potatoes. This was an excellent tartar. I think the overall "Oh my God this is so good" factor was probably diminished by the fact that, at this point, I was a little tipsy and extremely full. But there was nothing I could complain about. Full or not, I enjoyed the hell out of it. Holeman and Finch is a guaranteed good time. The atmosphere is awesome, the food is satisfying, and the drinks go down oh-so-well. Hell, I had a great time and I went by myself! And I can't wait to go back.
Almost a year to the day that I first read about H&F I finally had the opportunity to visit, around 1:30 on Sunday afternoon my companion and I were seated at a table for brunch. Joint was hopping, and as we walked past the tiny glassed-in kitchen I saw a team of chefs creating H&F's famous burger in a well-oiled (or greased, as the case may be) assembly line. This burger is the stuff of legend: mainly because it is freaking incredible tasting, but also because of the fact that it is very difficult burger to get your hands on and mouth around. That's because they only prepare 2 dozen a day and offer them for purchase at 10:00 p.m. each evening. There are just not that many burgers to go around. The big secret is that the restaurant's limited brunch menu provides the chefs with more valuable griddle space, enabling them to pump out a larger number of burgers. No exaggeration, every single table in the entire joint had at least one burger on it. Once seated at a narrow table by the window we each ordered a Bloody Mary (deliciously spicy and served with a spear of olives and pickles) and a glass of water before settling in with the menu. We already knew that one of the plates we ordered would contain a burger, but a decision needed to be made on plate number 2. The lady opted for a breakfast dish containing stone ground grits, fried glazed pork belly and two poached eggs, served with splash of chow chow, which I just discovered is a green tomato relish. As we watched table after table receive trays full of burgers my anticipation rose. The menu was pretty impressive and innovative, but the burger was obviously something special as so many customers flocked to it. When it arrived in front of me it was a thing of beauty. Served on a standard size dinner plate, the burger sat aside a small pile of crispy French fries and two small metal condiment bowls. One contained mustard, and the other a slightly thinner than usual house-made ketchup that was a delicious vacation from the Heinz standard. The burger itself was small in stature: two patties with American cheese on top of each, a small pile of griddled onions in between the patties and a layer of home-preserved pickles (both sweet and spicy) on top. The bun was toasted and buttery (and came from the restaurants bakery outpost down the block), and as I cut the burger in half (no matter how good it was the decision had already been made to share this burger) a little meat juice and melted cheese oozed out. Oftentimes simple pleasures like a well-cooked hamburger are over-rated and over-hyped by over-zealous fans: I'll tell you right now; this is not the case with H&F's burger. The burger was damn near perfect, the fries were light, crispy and delicious and the homemade condiments were the perfect accoutrement. Normally I slather a layer of mayo on my burgers, but there was no need for it here and I felt that doing so would be insulting to the chef's creation. To sum it up, the burger was a big bucket of win. But we had another whole plate on the table, and though we had come for the burger this dish was also excellent. Though Florida is a southern state through its inclusion in the Confederacy so long ago, South Florida, where I reside, is far from the Deep South. That being said, I don't think I've ever had grits as good as these. Served in a deep bowl with two perfectly poached eggs, a couple of small but succulent slices of pork belly and a wispy trail of chow chow, this dish turned out to be a wonderful breakfast stew. Interestingly enough, the lady and I both can't stand tomatoes, but we both felt that the sweet contrast of the chow chow was an integral part of the dish. Wonder if we would have felt the same knowing it was made from the ingredient we both dread the most. As we worked our way to bottom of the bowl it became apparent that some of the delicious goodness would be left at the bottom, and I was always taught never to waste food (especially tasty vittles like this) so we asked our very attentive server for some toast. She returned with two slices of triangular cut toast coated with sweet cream butter. The combo was delicious on its own, but when used to soak up the goo from the bottom of the plate it was divine. When the waitress returned we suggested that they included the bread with this all the time, and I was told that they were going to take it into consideration. We had saved some room for desert and both gravitated to the fried blueberry and peach pie, served with vanilla sorbet. Both the waitress and hostess commended us on picking the best of their deserts, and when it arrived I was a bit surprised. I was expecting a slice of pie that was fried. Instead I got what looked like a sweet version of a meat pie or empanada. The glaze was decadent, the filling was delicious and the vanilla sorbet was a much lighter accompaniment then ice cream would have been. Nothing like a great desert to finish off an excellent meal.
(5)
Gina C.
Last night my friends and I came here for dinner. We had a big party, so we waited for a good 30 minutes, if not longer. We got there around 6:30. Come early if you don't want to wait all night. The place is really small. I ordered the Southern Cola drink. It was okay, but next time I'll stick to wine. I thought it tasted like a flat cola with alcohol. As for the food my bf and I shared 4 small plates. We ordered the scallops -my fave, so delicious, shrimp - 5 good sized fried shrimp in a chili sauce (very good), panchetta carbonara pasta - it just melts in your mouth, and hanger steak -this was okay for me. The 4 small plates were a little under $50. The food is very good, but the portions are small. I was fine after I finished my meal, but my bf was still hungry. I'm glad we got dessert afterwards! Too bad we didn't stay late enough to order the burger. Maybe next time...
(4)
Joel C.
I've been curious to find out what all the fuss is about this place. When Lauren S invited me to join her and a few others this past Thurs for the 10:00PM Burger, how could I resist!? My verdict....I was pretty impressed! H&F has a lot of charm to it! It's a pretty small space so be prepared to stand the entire time or fight for a table. The drinks were probably the BEST I've ever had in Atlanta. The bartenders really know their stuff and I fell in love with the Piedmont Apple. Let's get to that burger...best in Atlanta???...ummm...yeah! The simplicity of this burger...two patties with two slices of cheese, grilled onions and pickles on a freshly baked bun...was what made this burger so awesome. No fluff, no gimmiks...all delish! The best part is that it only cost ya $10.00! This will definitely become one of my favorite places to hang out and I look forward on going back often. The only down side...the "REAL" Housewives of Atlanta, or shall i say the Buckhead Betty's hang out here too with their sequence shirts, overdone hair and mac makeup galore. Seriously ladies...money does not buy class but it does buy me to be your personal shopper and adviser! Oh, and please apply makeup in the bathroom, not at the bar!
(5)
Wallace S.
There's no denying that H&F makes great, well prepared food. I now make it a point to avoid the fantastic fried oysters and deviled eggs just so I can see what else is on the menu. Their food is probably a little too adventurous for a good number of my friends, but they can't help but be won over by the exquisitely crafted drinks. I love to sit at the bar and marvel at the bartender's skill at mixology. The crowd tends to be the not-quite-thirty-good-job type that are sure to be the stereotypical Buckhead Betty/Bob family in a few years. Not quite my cup of tea, but the food, drinks, and great service keep me coming.
(4)
Barbara S.
So I have been reading about this famous burger for a while now. Even in NYC, I heard mention of the H&F burger. Last weekend I decided that it was time to put aside my fear of cramming myself in to the tiny space of Holeman and Finch, and give the burger a try. The burger was so perfect; the flavor, the moistness of the meat, the melted cheese, onions, pickles. MMMmmmmm. Oh, and that house made ketchup and mustard! True perfection! The fries were also made to perfection as well. Now for my drink; It was an amazing Champagne Cocktail which included Champagne with fresh lemon juice, a geranium liqueur and rum. You would think that based on the ingredients, this would be a very sweet concoction, but it was light, slightly tart and very refreshing with just the perfect hint of sweetness. LOVED it!! Can't wait to go back and let the mixologist mix up another fantastic beverage for my consumption!! On another note; So sorry to hear that H&F Bread has closed. We were on our way there today and decided to look for a menu online when we read that they are now only open for wholesale business.
I've since had the burger...and although I was pleasantly inebriated that burger was pretty darn good. It's really a purest burger - complete with American cheese (or some sort of high end version of American Cheese). It's buttery and yummy (unless you don't like bread and butter pickles - we had a few complaints about that) I still love this place.
(5)
Alex O.
I like to eat things I have never eaten and drink cocktails the same way, so this is the best place for that. you have to go at least once if you're in Atlanta.
(5)
Deanna J.
Chic and laid back. No reservations and get in line for some community dining (which you'll likely have since the number of tables are limited) and talk about the foodie-trendy cocktails with your new dining friends on either side of you. Strange location, but worth venturing into this combo of businesses for some creative, creative cuisine. A place I'll be excited to take friends and out of towners alike to show 'em how we do in Atlanta.
(5)
Kelly O.
While there are already a ton of positive reviews - this place deserves another! The atmosphere is trendy yet inviting and a wide range of people. We had a drink at the packed bar (where you can dine as well) while waiting for our table. Despite the fact that once we were seated we were freezing because we were up against the window, we graciously listened to our knowledgeable waiter explain the menu. We ordered the chopped raw steak with a quail egg and french fries - and this is as raw as you can get folks. It was seasoned to perfection, but I definitely got a little queasy at the site because it looked like a raw hamburger patty. We also tried the cheese plate, scallops and what the waiter described as a croque monsieur (I can't remember the exact name on the menu) - all delicious. Then, our waiter whispered we could get on the list for the 10 pm hamburger because there were a couple slots left, so we figured why not - it was definitely worth it, and one of the freshest hamburgers I have ever had. But, the best part was the homemade mustard and ketchup. I will keep coming back here and recommend to people as well for a completely enjoyable and delicious restaurant experience :)
(5)
Katy G.
Holeman & Finch gets 5 stars from me for their service. We were sat at a less than desirable table (it was in the sun) and the hostess made us aware of that before seating us, in case we wanted a different table. My husband and I both ordered the burger and it took a little while for us to get our order and without us saying anything we were brought a complimentary plate of pimento cheese and sesame crackers. The cheese and crackers were excellent. After finishing the complimentary snack we still didn't have our burgers (which didn't faze us) but the owner/hostess let us know she would be picking up our tab. As she walked away we were served and the burgers were great! It says something about the way you run a restaurant, when you are aware of your customers complaints without them actually having to complain. We will definitely be back to H&F.
(5)
Todd G.
Went tonight with my father and a friend. It was a great experience. Their menu was very diverse with everything from succotash to pork belly sliders. I had the 21-year-old rum drink that was pretty tasty with a sweet honey flavor. The menu items are tapas size and best when shared with the table. I would say 2-3 orders per person would be enough for a meal. The restaurant was a little tricky to find as it is in a condo/retail community on peachtree rd. The restaurant offered complementary valet, but I think self-park would be available if you cruise on around the corner from the valet stand. Overall, it's a great place and worth a visit if you are in the area.
(4)
Laura M.
There are soo many reviews of this place that I really don't need to write one, but I will. I love this spot! It's beautiful little jewel box of a bar is perfect for an after work drink with a friend or a romantic chat. The drinks are insane and have so many delicious, interesting ingredients. I had one with freshly grated cinnamon on top---wintery and wonderful. Definitely drop by after work if you want to get there before the crowd.
(5)
Nicholas b.
So I am a HUGE fan of this concept, just when I was kind of thinking that the whole "gastro-pud" craze was getting a little overplayed and that the same dishes were being had all over the place... I was wonderfully pleased with the honest and trend-minded atmosphere of Holeman and Finch. Since everyone has commented on the ever-sought-after burger already, I wont go into depth about it... all Ill do is agree - it is, for sure, an amazing burger, with a solid and totally reasonable price-tag ($10)... the fries could be improved upon a little bit, it seems like they may not be doing pre-blanch in the oil correctly... but the homemade condiments are spot on for sure. We started going fairly early on after they opened, and have watched some of the dishes improve over time, as expected and a show of positive evolution in the kitchen. Was pretty let down by the sweetbreads on a few occasions, so different reasons on multiple visits, still haven't gotten a good serving of it as of yet, but my love for sweetbreads will keep my trying. The Pate has been SOLID since H&F's inception, and is my absolute favorite dish on the menu. Salads have been very decent, and I definitely recommend ordering one and throwing it into the mix of small plates as a nice little palate cleanser and something the lighten up the meal. Cocktails: have not disappointed to date, and if booze is your bag, then I would suggest sitting at one of the bar seats (which I might add are designed perfectly for conversation and dinning) and chatting with the bartender or mixologist who are always more than accommodating to craft something unique per your tastes if nothing jumps out off the list. All in all, place is great. If I lived on that side of town it would be my regular hangout, but until then, its a favorite for almost any occasion (they also have very reasonable buy-out pricing for large parties if your looking for that). Cheers.
(5)
bean c.
Absolutely loved the food that this place serves. What we ordered: Rabbit terrine, Champagne terrine, Chicken liver pate, Crunchy gentlemen, Foie Gras over johnny cakes w/ bacon and maple syrup, Tri tips, Fried quail, Banana pudding, Chocolate tart. All were excellent. The terrines really stood out for me. I'm very happy that there is finally an accessible place in town to have decadent meats served the right way. Service was fast and efficient. Waitstaff was not fussy but still attentive. This place is not big or roomy. Come on an off-night and maybe the wait won't be so bad. Overall - I would like to revisit this restaurant as often and my budget would allow and order everything on their menu.
(5)
Karl H.
The food is delicious, yes -- but the portions are so darn tiny we racked up $115 (w/o tip) tab and left hungry! 3 stars was a stretch for me because of this...I was really dissappointed. After the first round of orders, we asked the waiter what he would suggest that was "more substantial" since we were hungry. Literally no suggestion was given...so we just ordered another round on our own. Sorry to be a downer, but I won't be going back for dinner.
(3)
Akizogn N.
The ambiance was lovely. The lamb was tender. The flounder was decadent. Didnt try the burgers though, will return for that with my boo
(5)
Jason K.
Really one of the more fantastic places to pop up in ATL in the past year if you ask me. I took a great friend / first date there and was seriously blown away by the place. Went for late Friday night drinks and lit bite to eat and think that this place goes on the list. List for only the special people in my future. Not for everyone. (Don't want to spoil it in my mind...) H&F has an amazing wine list, so they have that going for them right off the bat. By the glass and insane bottles of really, really good (expensive) wine. Love it, and you will too. They have the bartender from next door at Restaurant Eugene (name slips my mind, but he really is a funny guy, pours some pretty authentic drinks with VERY original ingredients) working the cocktail menu and they are just flat out fantastic cocktails. So this place has something for everyone in that department. Food wise: I'm not a lover of pate or liver of any sort, but I was asked to try it, and I got to say it really was flat out GREAT! Well done there guys. Well done. The Crawfish Beignets is where it is at. Small little nothings perfect for the great bottle of wine that we ordered (and you should too). I think the biggest downside (and everyone who has been there will likely agree): it is small. bar area is where you want to see to people watch and enjoy the drink and lite bites, but it really is tiny, tiny. Keep it up guys. Fantastic job!
(5)
josh b.
at the risk of overselling it my college pals blathered on effusively about how having an h&f burger was equivalent to stepping through the wardrobe and getting a handy from the white queen. boy were they wrong. it was better. here's how it was told to me (is all of this true? tastes like it) - the buns? baked that day three doors down. the meat? ground within the last 48 hours with beef from a farm within an hour's drive. onions and pickles? home grown. all the condiments (including the ketchup which will only be admired and will see no use...'cept maybe with fries - swear to god...if you put ketchup on this burger, well, you shouldn't be permitted to vote)? made on site. two patties, two slices of american cheese (kraft singles - bizarre, but perfect), onions, pickles, mayo & mustard on the glorious bun... tastes like the best slider you've ever had, but if you were to eat it while it was having sex with heidi klum. wouldn't steer you wrong on this. the thing about them only making two dozen burgers a day? true (on weekdays). get there to order by 9p at the VERY latest. at 10p 'the girl next door' gets on the mic and says 'hey, everybody...it's BURGER TIME!' and even if this is your first experience you'll be so excited, i swear, a lil' poop'll come out. bring extra undies. finally, while you're waiting and the excitement is building order...anything. seriously. anything. i had the deviled eggs three ways and the crunchy gentleman and they were so good i could've been convinced to streak down peachtree street for another if it weren't for the fact a burger was on the way. and if all this weren't reason enough, h&f is also home to one of the country's foremost mixologists, greg best. i sampled probably 10 cocktails the likes of which i've never tried before and every one of them made me want to sign up and fight wars for our country. seriously, if you have any sense just go and tell greg to make you whatever he wants all night long. dealer's choice until you pass out. again, you will not regret this. (warning - eating a burger at h&f will likely temper or ruin every other burger experience you have anywhere else for the rest of your life. procede at your own risk)
(5)
Shannon M.
We read some review where the mixologist said something about how anyone can pour a drink, but only mixologists can make special drinks (such as those poured at H&F). The quote was annoying. But OMG this restaurant and that mixologist are both doing divine things. I actually saved the menu so as to remember what food we ate (in case the delicious memory slipped my mind). But I really don't think it was necessary. I've decided H&F is like sleeping with your high school thing years later. You know when you get down to business that it's going to be good--so your brain will kick into memory mode and saves each detail. Highlight for hubby: chopped steak served tar tare. He said it was a revelation. My highlight: all the food I didn't get to try last night that I know I'll be going back to enjoy (hello head to toe---I know where to find you). Fried haters and oyster haters do yourself a favor and go get some of that cornmeal fried oyster madness. I promise it'll change your life.
(5)
Adam R.
I have been putting off writing this review until I had an entire burger for myself. I always ended up coming here after we had eaten somewhere else and it just never worked out. The first time I came here was after a happy hour event at Hot Stix, which is all you can eat. The thought of more food after that was not appetizing so I had just a bite of another person's burger. It was really good, but I could not appreciate its greatness from just a bite. This time we planned in advance. I ate my meal during the day mid afternoon but not too late so that I would be ready. I really felt like Rocky waking up and drinking a dozen eggs (and by eggs I mean pizza, and by dozen I mean two slices) then going to the factory to hit some meat, and since Holeman & Finch has meat hanging up in the window that analogy seems appropriate. We got there around 9:10-9:15 for the 10:00 burger. It was packed and we were not sure at first we could get it. Someone had decided to have their birthday there, but luckily most people had already eaten and probably did not know about aforementioned burger as it is not on the menu. We found a small corner near the bar and gradually expanded out as people left kind of like my belt gradually expanded throughout the night. The first few times I came here I tried the bartender's recommended mixed drinks which were really good. One of them had pineapple in it which I love. On burger night, I got a recommended beer which was also quite good. I am not sure why someone would pock the "none" option for alcohol on Yelp, but someone did! I feel bad for asking a chef to change something that is fixed, but I just do not eat cheese on burgers (I will pay for it later) so I had to. Luckily asking for less food is usually not a problem. The burger was amazing, and I recommend everyone go at least once, just not on the same night as I am, since there are only 22 burgers a night! Great food, great environment, great crowd for burger night (sometimes a little too crowded), though we were missing a few of my favorite regulars;)
(4)
jimmy s.
Went there again last night. Had to wait about 1.5 hours for a table, but hung out at the bar and had a good time. Talked to Andy (mixologist) a little bit, he was very friendly. Ordered the chopped steak (tartare), fried oysters, charcuterie plate, and once 10PM rolled around, two burgers. The salumi/charcuterie plate was a lot more sparse than the last time I got it. Everything else rocked, but the burgers are a real treat. Plan on being there to order them as soon as 10PM rolls around. Seriously, they are that amazing.
(5)
David H.
4.5 With so many reviews gushing over "the burger," you'd think that H&F is a one trick pony. Not so. H&F is what happens when high quality executive chefs get to indulge themselves and are freed from the constraints of traditional restaurant menus. Under the guise of a bar, you can serve ridiculously unhealthy but delicious food that might not have a place anywhere on a standard restaurant menu. That's the beauty of a "gastro-pub" -- pub food redone in a more sophisticated and skilled manner. I can see why this place was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2009 "Best New Restaurant" award. Anyway, Holeman & Finch is a nice place to come and sit with a few friends for a while and share a bunch of dishes over drinks. Their menu is quite diverse and it also changes regularly, so you can get a lot of variety if you're adventurous. I like variety in my meals (and I'm also drawn to unhealthy pub-style food), so this place really works for me. They also have excellent cocktails (as many other reviewers have mentioned). The dining area is quite small (if you don't want to sit at the bar), so don't expect an intimate, quiet date. The main downside is that, while each dish is relatively inexpensive, if you're eating here for a meal you're probably going to rack up a fair bill: it's like tapas or sushi. Unless you eat like a bird, you're definitely going to be in for about the same as a nice meal at a regular restaurant.
(4)
Holy Guacamole M.
Good place to unwind after a long day. The food and beer selection is great. The staff seems to know more about their beverages than the food they serve though.
(3)
David S.
This place rocks. Went here one night looking for good drinks and some good small plates for dinner and we got both and then some. The small restaurant was packed at 7:30 on a Sat. but we were able to find a table in the bar area. I told the bartender my typical liquor preference (bourbon) and he came back with a great drink with a small batch bourbon, grapefruit juice, bitters, etc. We asked for food recommendations, and he asked if we trusted him. In a good mood and with some confidence we said yes. First came fried oysters - succulent, perfectly cooked with a spicy remoulade that did not overpower the sweet oysters - and pork buns - my only complaint is that there wasn't more of this dish. Next we received a small pot of fresh peas and vidalia onions in a wonderful butter sauce. These were outstanding and props to our host for sending a veggie dish to us. We requested more and received hen-of-the-woods mushrooms with polenta (this was ok. Not my favorite, but a good dish) and some wonderful mussles. At this point, and after a new round of delicious drinks, we were nearly full. For some dessert we requested the sticky toffee banana pudding and would have happily eaten another. It was all good. The service, the food, the knowledge of the staff. I really like this place.
(5)
Lindsay C.
Mmm, mmm this place is the bomb. I stalk their pimiento cheese. Seriously stalk it to farmer's markets around the city. The bread, the drinks, the offal, the atmosphere, the crazy cool bathrooms, the bartenders. There are a million reasons to visit H&F. Everything is top notch. I just wish I didn't have to wait when I'm there! Make sure you try the burger. I literally sweated deliciousness the first time I ate it. Word to the wise - they also serve burgers during weekend brunch. Getcha some.
(5)
Dio S.
Opens late, great drinks selection, tasteful but relaxed atmosphere, and a foodie friendly menu, Holeman & Finch is one of the best late night get-together food pub in town. I enjoyed most of the items on the heavy-handed menu featuring liberal use of fats and variety meats (chef Adam: "We got the scallop and salad for the Buckhead crowd"). Chicken liver pate is velvety, fragrant, and sweet. Wonderful pork belly, roasted sweetbread, and carbonara (might be better than Richard Blais'...my opinion). I was very excited to see the range of house cured meats (hmm, even includes lardo), and did enjoy very much, but have to say the $15 sample plate falls short to Krog Bar's $20 sample plate. Maybe as good as Ecco's. Love the hen of woods mushroom on polenta, although I had it way too salty one time; so H&F's execution is not 100% consistent. The elusive burger was comically more similar to a fast food style than gourmet. My expectation was very high and I was underwhelmed, but still an amazing burger. Same thing with the fries (please chef don't kick me out of the restaurant next time after you read this...). Remoulade with fried oysters--absolutely dynamite. The amount of butter that must have gone into the mashed potatoes (here served with skirt steak) was mind boggling, every mouthful was heaven combined with a sense of doom. The beignet I was not too crazy about. Overall a fantastic menu for late night hang out for people who love to eat. Beer and wine lists are not long, but offer really good selections. The highlight though of course is cocktails made by the famous mixologist. These are definitely original and must-try. What surprised me was that you can order coffee and espresso drinks, which are not on the menu, and these will be made with Dancing Goat. Wow. And the bar staff all took coffee/espresso classes at the Dancing Goat. Really a huge wow. The first time I visited, this place struck me as looking swankier than the name and menu would suggest, but after many visits I can definitely conclude that the atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. A diverse crowd slowly transforms to one of lots of restaurant people, cooks, their friends, and gastroholics after midnight. Although this is a small space, I haven't found seating to be a problem. H&F doesn't have a singularly perfect dish, and the menu is not for everyone, but with the combination of great food, drinks, space, and crowd, overall is one of my favorite places to go eat and get together late at night.
(5)
Juichia C.
the burger is the best burger i have ever had. enough said. worth any length of wait. amazing bartenders and drinks.
(5)
Patrick L.
Incredible place. Known for their burger and cocktails but everything on the menu is awesome!
(4)
Danielle C.
Mmmmmm! Burger Time! the cheeseburger is delicious! the meat is perfectly seasoned and has superb caramelization to give it just the slightest crunch when you take a bite. the cheese is perfectly complimentary to the taste of the burger, the pickles are the icing on top. not sure if it's customary, but they didn't even ask me a temperature preference, i generally order my burgers medium and i was very satisfied. (the fries are just there to help you savor the burger a little while longer). i followed the burger with a Southern Cola - De-friggin-licious!
(5)
Jacob M.
Went for the buzz. Very good place to eat maybe a little too much hype. Good service with lots of unique menu items all made fresh. Deviled eggs are killer.
(4)
Casey G.
Overrated. I really love a good burger, and after hearing a lot about the H&F burger, I finally made it out there with a group of friends. The burger was just okay, not the best I've ever had, not terrible either, but I wouldn't make it a point to go back just for the burger. The french fries were kind of disappointing. Our server was really nice and ensured our table got at least two of the night's 10 pm burger. We ordered several other things from the menu and they were a lot better (the pretzel was amazing).
(3)
Stephie Z.
Just went here the other night. Be aware of the small size of this spot. the bar is as large as the dining room which isn't saying much. They don't take reservations and there is only one table in the whole place that can seat more than 4 people so if you get there after another 5+ party you have to wait awhile. The food is brought out super quick though which does help speed things up and get you out quicker. I started with a couple of specialty cocktails: the Johnny Ryall and the Piedmont Apple. I had heard how great the drinks where but I could have had those anywhere. The Johnny Ryall is essentially a shandy of miller high life, cherry liquor, and some bitters thrown in. The piedmont Apple was my fav out of the 2 but was small.. so small. Why, oh why couldn't they have given me more:(? Anyways, the apple drink was made with: wait for it...wait for it...some kind of APPLE liquor (shocker) and some other stuff and bitters. It was good though. For dinner we got their small plates, which is all they had. The plates are more expensive then apps you find at some restaurants but possibly smaller than those apps too. That was my other warning. Then again this place is new and trendy so I guess it should have been assumed that it would have small expensive plates. Okay so we ordered piminto cheese with some kind of soft crackers. It was good and a suprisingly larger order then the rest of the food we got. Then again it was cheese so how expensive is that to make. We also ate fried quail that was perfectly fried and not oily at all. It was also tiny. But I do love me 2 little quail thighs. We also ordered the cornmeal battered oysters with homeade mustard. This dish was great and well worth the price, there were probably 6 or 7 bad boys on the plate. We also ordered 2 more dishes:the lobster roll, which was good but at $16 for a 3 inch roll was not worth it, and 2 scallops in a yummy corn salad stuff, which defintely was worth it. All in all the fav dishes were oysters and the scallops. For desert we ordered the very chocolate cheesecake. Let me just say that I think this desert is a waste of money. It tastes like hard chocolate pudding. I could have eaten a bowl of sugar free instant chocloate pudding from Kroger and been just as satisfied. Again: the negatives are that this place is small, can't seat a crowd, and has tiny little plates that are a bit expensive for what you get BUT the food is very good, the drinks are decent, and the wait staff (at least for our table) was on top of things. Fav dishes: Cornmeal Encrusted Oysters and their Scallops dish. Least Favs: Very Chocolate Cheesecake and Lobster Roll (LR, simply for price... its good but way too expensive).
(4)
Cat D.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and I'm always impressed. The burger, of course, is excellent, but my favorite item so far is the chicken liver with apple jelly. Everything on the menu sounds exciting and delicious though and I plan to continue coming here to try as many menu items as I can!
(4)
Elizabeth K.
Such a great place! Everything I've tried has been delicious. And the bread! Omg. The bread! Still havent had the infamous burger...must go back soon!
(4)
Gordon M.
From brain to anus.........you can get it here! Outstanding restaurant, world class, from the make every-little-thing-yourself school. All sausages, cured meat and pickled vegetables is made in house. I sat next to the cured meat/cheese cooler, nice pongy smell, and had a few of the house specialty cocktails. The bar is small, crowded and pub like. I sat on a little T-shape, with another couple. He was a bit of a DB, and spent more time outside smoking and on his cell phone, so I ended up spending most of the night with his girl. Cute. I was in an Italian mood so had the carbonara. Wow!! I lived in the south of Italy for a year, and this was perfect! The best I have had in USA, full-stop. The desserts were amazing too. Holeman & Finch Public House is the reason to move to Atlanta!
(5)
Vang H.
Of course the burgers are why this place is so popular (and they're sold out by 9:30 Friday nights), so I'm only going to give a few thoughts on it- fresh, juicy, and melts in your mouth. Also known for their ecletic menu- they do a great job with this. I've had the pork belly and pate, but can't wait to go back and try the others (both were delish!) Pretty standard decor andn the staff are wonderful... I'm a lifer!
(4)
Greg B.
Fun place. Creative Loafing said that it is a place that you let bartenders and chef's have all the power and you get Holeman & Finch. This is an accurate description. Servers, bartenders, and even chefs are friendly. You shouldn't leave this place without getting at least one mixed drink. The bartenders are pretty much the shit and could make piss 80 proof and mix it into something amazing. But in reality, they use awesome ingredients and serve with a smile. I love this place. Bit pricey, but I hope it stays that way because it is really small and tends to be on the overcrowded side of the spectrum. Very cool place to bring friends you want to impress. Hot spot. I hope it doesn't change.
(5)
Diane R.
Awesome menu, awesome food! Not for the faint of heart, though. We are adventurous eaters - anything once, right? - and this place was fun. Lamb balls were on the menu so we had to give them a try. Why? Why not! The waitress raved over them, but we liked other things better... the texture was a bit squishy. The steak tartare, sweetbreads, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and fried apple pie were all top notch. We'll be back!
(5)
Jeff M.
i really do enjoy this place. Others have mentioned it here. If you've never been here before, expect to drive past it at least four or five times. The only thing more difficult than finding the place is actually getting to have their famed burger. Great food, great ambiance. The burger? For a while, it was my favorite burger in all of Atlanta (until Bocado came along). It really was that good. Though it seems it's quality has been fading. Sunday brunch is a great time to go.
(4)
Kathryn J.
Oh, sweet deliciousness. Don't even bother with the burger--why bother with all that pretentiousness, when you could be chowing down on ALL OF THE OTHER AWESOME THINGS ON THE MENU?
(5)
Drew W.
I went here last weekend when I was on a trip to Atlanta. I literally have one of everything on the menu and I did not regret anything I had. New things I had not ever tried before like Lamb Brain and Chicken Heads for example. The understanding of flavors and textures by the cooks was just perfect. The bar tender was upbeat and brought a great atmosphere to the place. The Burgers were amazing some of the best I had ever had!
This place is worth the hassle! I went to Holeman and Finch last Friday night with a few friends. This is a small restaurant so I recommend getting there early if you want a table. I had heard so much about their burgers that I finally broke down and tried it. I promise you, you wont be disappointed. This is without a doubt the best burger in town. New patrons need to know that there is a limited amount of these delicious sandwiches available each night. We arrived around 9:30. We almost didn't get a table, but fortunately we made friends with someone sitting in the bar area so we took their table when they left. We ordered our burgers as soon as we sat down and we were still only able to order 2 for a table of 4 people. The drinks are unique to the bar also. The bartenders are as creative as they are talented. If you have friends coming to visit the city I highly recommend taking them to Holeman & Finch. I am certain they wont be disappointed.
(5)
Bobby H.
Great Place! I didn't even eat the burger! Food: Fantastic. Portions are small but delicious! I had the cornbread fried oysters, the pork belly (best dish!), and the 3 cured meats plate. The mustard on the cured meat plate was fresh and the bread was delicious. My only gripe was that the bread had too big of holes... Price: Ok, it's expensive. But you know that going in. $5 beers, $5-10 plates. If you order enough for a meal, you're prob looking at a $50 tab. I'm a big drinker and I picked up some of my friend's drinks so my tab ended up around $100, but well worth it. Ambiance: Very small place, we had 7 people and we crowded around a small communal table at the bar area. The restaurant is divided in half by the kitchen area-bar and sit-down. The decoration is warm and inviting and made me feel really comfortable. Service: 200 stars! The guys are super trustworthy in their food selection. Trust in your bartender! Just tell them to bring you a plate or two, and a drink or two, and they'll bring you their favorites. I did that all through the night and was never disappointed (3 drinks, 2 plates). They were friendly, attentive, and def. some of the best service I've ever had. There's free valet there. We took off around 8 to go down the street to Ibiza (another amazing place, 5 stars). They told us that the valet leaves around 11 but we'd be able to go inside to pickup the car keys. We came back around 1240 and my man the bartender helped us track down the valet (who was about to leave). Again, 5 star service. Would I come back? Hell yea! I would bring people too. Don't come here if you're a nit-picky eater though. You'll be scared by the menu. Oh yeah, if you're a picky eater, why are you on yelp? Go to McDonald's, it's safe there. No sweatbreads.
(5)
Yellow J.
Almost Bacchanalia good (and in some cases, better)... The staff is friendly and nothing short of awesome! The drinks are fun and creative (but expensive)... and they have REAL Mexican Coke!!! Not that kind of coke, the drink silly... I'm talking Coke that feels and tastes like you remember as a kid... Made with SUGAR and not that awful HFCS crap... It just so happens that it is imported from Mexico... Only complaint... the layout inside sucks... unless you are at the bar, the seating is terrible... but I have heard that they are to expand into the space next door in the near future....
(5)
Sean W.
Yes, the burger rocks. It's everything... even the bun. Melts in your mouth. Their bread is amazing, as you might have heard. Top quality across the board. Other items besides the burger may be a bit pricey - as are some of the drinks - which is why it's only an occasional visit.
(4)
Rob P.
Best burger in ATL.
(5)
Derek C.
I went to H&F with a few friends because the menu sounded really interesting with stuff I won't find at other places, mostly in the "parts" section. We got 15 different plates to split between us three. They were all good portions to split between three. The cured meats were good but not great. Most of the entrees were the same quality. The marrow and pork belly buns were to die for though! Our server recommended that we finish with the bacon caramel popcorn, not a good dessert. The bacon left a salty aftertaste that I didn't enjoy much for a dessert. Overall, the meal was enjoyable. Definitely try if you're looking for something a little different to eat.
(4)
Leo T.
First I'd like to say the food was amazing but the service was beyond terrible. In fact, it is the sole reason why I will never go back, or recommended this restaurant to anyone, period. To be fair, I'll talk about the food first. The Carpaccio (sp?) was phenomenal, the sweet breads were cooked and seared to perfect, as well as the pork belly. A turn for the worst comes with the mussels... They served us about 12 mussels 3-4 of which were un-opened after cooking (a sure sign they have gone bad). They were served to us, and when it was brought to the attention they acted as if nothing was wrong with them and then offered to bring us bread to soak-up the sauce. After about 10 mins after the bread never showed we asked for our check. The waitress had the audacity to charge $0.50 for bread on a ruined dish. After it was brought to her attention she was kind enough to take the bread and the mussels off the plate. When we brought it to the attention of the manager that a dish was served to us with at least 25% of the product potentially rancid, she tried to talk her way our of it and said "sometime that happens with mussels, just because they don't open doesn't mean they're bad." Anyone who has ever cooked mussels knows this is WRONG! As we were walking out the manager had the gall to mock my sister when she walked out of the restaurant. There are plenty of places in Atlanta comparable to Holeman & Finch, and each and every single one should be considered before choosing to spend your money there. We dined there on 11/20/2010
(1)
Vy A.
I had a chance to try the burger again and it was MUCH better this time - it wasn't nearly as salty and the texture was great. I can't say it is the best burger ever but it's an excellent burger, and I'll be back. The pickle is a really nice element of the sandwich.
(4)
Mela C.
I came here by myself one night and I'm glad I did. Since there is some seating that has people sharing the table picnic-style (I don't know what it is actually called) I was able to have an interesting conversation with the people next to me. I took my time and enjoyed my food... I had the fried apple pie, H&F hotdog, and the gouda cheese. It was all so flavorful and yummy! The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, and endlessly patient, which I noticed during my wait while I heard customers ask the host the same question over and over. I would definitely go back.
(5)
Sarah A.
The 5-star rating is partially on behalf of my boyfriend. We stumbled in here a year or two ago with no expectations and were blown away. I might rate H&F 4 starts because I tend to prefer less rich, granola-y food...but tons of places cater to that kind of palate and not many offer the kinds of things H&F does, from sweetbread to duck prosciutto to pates, all of top-notch quality. (By the way, the classic chicken liver pate is probably my favorite dish here.)
(5)
Joi M.
I like that the restaurant provides parking in the garage. The cheeseburger is really good but I saved half for home because I like mine with tomato. The fries are great as well. Not too salty or crispy, and fried perfectly. I went for Sunday brunch and even though I arrived before the restaurant even opened there were already patrons waiting outside!
(4)
Lynne B.
For a few reasons, my expectations for this place were pretty high. I wish that I could say that I wasn't disappointed but a teeny tiny part of me was. They don't take reservations - which is no big deal here in Atlanta. Any place that doesn't take reservations back in SF, you have to get there at 5.30 to secure a table or a place at the bar. My friend and I got there around 6.00 and getting a table (in such a small place) wasn't a problem. I was surprised at how small the actual bar area was - again, I was expecting a little bit more since there is probably only room for about 6 people at the bar itself. I was also really surprised at how small the restaurant was - unless I totally missed a larger dining room, the only seats are right to the left of when you enter the space. I would say that there is no more than seating for 40. Again, maybe I totally missed a whole other dining room...and if so, someone please let me know. Once we sat down (table for two right next to the window), I got a chance to check out the decor which I really liked. Warm, cozy, and loved the huge, hanging drum shades in the dining room. But as much I really liked the interior, I was not a huge fan of the entire wall of windows looking out at the valet/front entrance to the hotel next door. Now finally...on to the food itself. We started out with a glass of sparkling pinot (pretty much a rose) and the steak tar tare and the duck liver pate. The pate was TO DIE FOR!! Honest to god - it was more like dessert than a small plate. There was this awesome sweet gelee on the top of the pate and although I forget what the waiter said that it was, it kicked ass. I wanted to just eat it with a spoon! The steak tar tare was good - not great - but really good. But maybe it would have been great had I not eaten some of the pate first. A note on our server - really nice guy and gave a great rundown of the menu (even if he did cover every single item listed) but he definitely seemed miffed every time that he came by our table and we weren't ready to order. We told him that we planned on being there for a while since my friend from SF was in town and we had some serious catching up to do - but he couldn't have given two shits. We ordered a bottle of wine and had additional glasses on top of that so it wasn't like we were sitting there for hours on end drinking water and eating free bread! But by the time we left, he had lightened up a bit. Back to the food. The next two dishes that we ordered were the scallops over sweet corn and some salad of which I am totally blanking on. Both were really good (I'm a sucker for scallops and sweet corn. Hello Rathbun's!). Then for dessert we decided to try the chocolate brownie with black pepper ice-cream. I'll tell you right now, I really wanted the ice-cream to taste like black pepper, shoot, even have a smidgen of black pepper flavor. Either my palate totally sucks or there were only trace amounts (that's my CSI skills kicking in there) of black pepper. So what we ended up with was a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream. It was good - but I could have had it anywhere. All in all, we had a great meal with some minor misses throughout the course of the night. I would definitely go back - but it's not at the top of my list.
(4)
Ryan F.
Yes, the burger quality has gone down. But the real tradgedy here is the onion rings. They went from the absolute best I'd had to shittier-than-frozen. You guys are slippin'.
(3)
A K.
I am starting my review with the overall sensation of the place. I wouldn't deny that this place is very modern, young, trendy and cool. ( all the words associated with the hype of young professionals can be used here. )This place is not very obvious from the street and i admit, i have passed this on Peachtree street maybe a hundred times and never once did i notice this restaurant lurking in the corner of a high rise building. However, i have my husband to thank for surprising me with this wonderful restaurant. We decided to try out this place as we were on a tapas hunt since we had a really full lunch and weren't really hungry at 8pm. which later i realize it was a smart move or maybe a life-saving move too. I said that because when we reached the place, it was ultra packed, (not because it had a lot of people, but i think mostly because the place was only SO big.) we were told the wait was going to b about 30 minutes for a table for 2. we had to squeeze our way towards the bar and couldn't even get near the bar area. We decided to park ourselves at the only stool available by the walkway where i could rest my feet from the unforgiving heels i decided to wear that night, and my husband had to keep taking deep breaths and lean against the wall so that people can walk past him in the walkway. Even So, we decided to make the best of the situation and pamper ourselves with alcohol. the price for cocktailes ranges between $9-$13 (if i remember..) and i asked for the sweetest one avail which was still a little too bitter for my taste but just the cuteness and sophistication of the appearance of the cocktail was enough to cover up the bitterness of the drink. After about an hour wait, (which seems to pass by fast as we were enjoying ourselves doing some people-sightseeing and cuz we weren't on verge of dying of hunger) we were finally shown to the dining area across the bar. i was quite shocked to see the petite dining area and did a count of the tables around the area. there were only about 10 tables all in all! no wonder i had to wait for an hr! it was really amazing to see a restaurant opening for business with only 10 tables n letting their patrons squeeze in the bar area and wait for an hour for tapas on a friday night. however, we dove into our meal right away. We decided to try the ever so famous burger, deviled eggs, pork belly, mussels, and pork terrine. deviled eggs were ok, i feel that anyone could replicate it at home. but for $3, it was pleasant. pork belly and mussel was unforgettable. pork belly was served with grits (whoever thought of such a combination must be a genius and daredevil!).. i was never a fan of grits and that grit, i almost licked the plate clean. the little cubes of green tomato add touch of sweetness onto the dish and was very savory. I had always been a big fan of mussels and theirs was really good. we had to ask for extra bread to soak up every bit of the mussel gravy. However, we were very disappointed with the Famous Burger. it was just a step higher than Wendy's (yes i am not kidding..).. nothing memorable. Well to sum up my visit, Love the decor, the music, the crowd. Hate the wait. The price was Okay too.. not very expensive.. we ordered way too much and filled ourselves to the extent of near coma and we were pleasantly surprised when the bill came. So, if you are thinking of a nice and fun weekend out for a little and hype dining experience, this is the place to be. If you are bringing a date to impress, just be prepared to think of enough fun and interesting conversation to entertain ur date for the one hour wait or at least prepare to spend on drinks to keep ur date happy!
(3)
Thomas W.
I didn't know they were producing food like this in Atlanta! H&F is a big city gastro Pub w/ amazing food and a really strong and unusual beer list. The food is off the charts good. We had a little bit of everything: Rabbit Liver and Grits w/ a sweet sauce. It was so good we got two orders of it. The Oysters were great- fresh and tasty. I wouldn't come here if I wanted to eat two dozen of them but they were good and fresh. The Deviled eggs were really good too. The Burger was yummy but not the best I've ever had- I've had some great Burgers though so thats not a diss. The Beef Tartar was great- one of the best I've ever had. The moles were great too- they were good and spicy with a big piece of butter bread to soak up the sauce! I really loved this place. Friendly service and super yummy food. They lose a half star for very limited hours though....I wish they opened around 2:30 instead of 5:00 though- It would make it easier to swing through here and grab a beer after work!
(5)
Nicholas N.
So I went here twice to try to get a hamburger. The first time I went at 9:45pm, they were spoken for. So I came in at 8pm to pre-order one so it was not so bad. I expected more from the burger, a bit salty so I was disappointed for waiting for 2hrs to get one. The other items were pretty good Pretzel, Crispy Pork Rinds, and Cheese platter were all great items. I mean when I think In and Out Burger tastes better that is pretty sad... Hey Atlanta do you guys have In and Out Burger?
(3)
Chris C.
I have been going here for a while now, and it's always top notch. Superb mixology and tasty treats. Tonight, though, my opinion was validated by Chef Gordon Ramsay who left with the verdict, "Delicious". Enuff said.
(5)
Alex R.
I went here super excited about the burger, but left most impressed by the drinks and the tuna tartare. The burger wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Luckily the rest of the meal made up for the minor let down I experienced after years of burger hype. The overall quality of the dishes was impressive; everything we ate was enjoyable and some dishes were outstanding.
(4)
Felix H.
Holeman and Finch has the best cocktails in the city. The menu is chock full of wonderfully executed unusual munchies and the 10pm burger alone is worth a visit, but you really have to dodge the nights when the Buckhead fratties invade the place. Yes, the bar is supposed to be social, but please, don't come for a beer and scoff at the offal at the table next to you and then worse, let your girlfriend steal bread from another patron's basket "because she's had a bit too much to drink." Ugh. H&F needs to move the hell out of Buckhead and into Midtown.
(5)
Ron B.
I just go for the burger, which is one of the best.
(5)
K W.
i'm not afraid to admit i'm a snob, especially when it comes to good eats and booze. sweet jesus, this place reeks of pretension, and i like it. on a recent visit, i sampled a ton of goodies as a good glutton should, and i wasn't disappointed. minus one star for trying to pass off a sazerac (nola, baby!) as something called an ~*oracle*~ (squigglies for effect cause the name of this drink deserves it).
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Sara W.
I arrived at H&F straight off a (delayed) flight from Houston. The flight was bumpy, and I was hungry and irritable. I needed a drink, a cheeseburger, and great company. Fortunately, I got all three things at H&F. This place ain't easy to find. We drove right by it once, but found it on our second drive by. The only sign is a pretty design of the letters H and F. Parking is around back - complimentary valet? Yes, please. We arrived around 9pm on a Friday night and were lucky enough to snag the only available spot in the restaurant. It was one giant, shared table, and our party of four fit nicely in the center. The lovely Melonie T. of Atlanta and her hubs had been dying to try this place, and I'm so glad she suggested it for mine and Mr. W's first night in town. We started with drinks. Both of us girls had a nice Italian red and the boys had beer. I like how the beers here are served in that beer brands glass. That was pretty awesome. Our server was friendly, although he forgot about my wine once, and our meals came out pretty fast. Together we shared a couple orders of deviled eggs three ways, beef sirloin, pork shoulder, and mussels. I've always been a fan of deviled eggs, and these were superb. I believe one had bacon in it (winner!), one had relish, and one had cayenne. Delicious! The pork shoulder was perfection. I worried that it would be fatty and it wasn't at all. The meat was moist and flavorful and just feel apart at the slightest poke from the fork. I didn't try the mussels, but the sirloin was great too. The serving was small, and I learned that parsnips pretending to be mashed potatoes are kind of irritating, but the meat itself was very tasty. We asked our waiter about the hamburger situation around 9:45 and placed an order for two - for my Houston readers who don't know the legend of the H&F burger; H&F only makes their burgers after 10pm, and they only make 24 a night. I believe they make 72 on Sundays during brunch, but these things are a rarity! "That was the best burger I've ever had." Those were my husband's exact words after that tasty experience. I chose to savor my half while he hurried through his, and I had to tell him "yes, I'm going to eat that" at least ten times before I finished up. Everything about this burger is amazing. The patty is part ground beef, part brisket, all deliciousness. It's very lightly seasoned, and incredibly juicy. The house baked buns are soft and buttery, and the red onions give each bite a nice punch. Topped with bread and butter pickles, American cheese, and house made ketchup and mustard, this burger is a masterpiece. I'm not sure if I could say it's the best burger I've ever had, but it's definitely in the top 5. I just have trouble making serious statements like that. I honestly feel privileged to have had a burger here, and I have Melonie T. and Yelp to thank for it. And I'd just like to add - H&F, if you're reading this, hows about opening up a place in Houston? You could only sell burgers and make millions, I promise. Think about it.
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Alex D.
Visited on Sunday for brunch. Sat at the bar and loved the whole experience. The mixed drink selection is great. Our bartender was awesome! I asked him to surprise me... Told him what I didn't like. Loved what he did. And... the burger... YUM!
(5)
Sasha H.
Truly, "as good as it gets!" Host made a joke as we walked in, and, it was funny. He and our servers were all adorable, funny, and awesome! Not to mention great at their jobs. But more importantly, the food and drink, was to. die. for. The rundown: - Deviled eggs 3 ways - duck ham, Sriracha, and chow chow - all delicious, gobbled up in about 3 seconds flat. - Housemade pretzel and mustard - so simple, so good. Am craving this right now. Great crust on the pretzel. - Charcuterie plate - smoked lardo, bresaola, duck ham - came with homemade mustards, pickled carrots, pickled green tomatoes, and one other pickled veg that I no longer recall. Favorite was the smoked lardo, duh. But everything was incredible. We practically licked this plate clean. - Marrow gratin - words can only diminish this dish. This may be one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. Marrow, covered in buttery crumb, slathered on country bread. Good candidate for last meal on earth. - Veal sweetbreads - have had better sweetbreads, but the accompanying greens and sauce were truly great. - Veal brain - first time eating a cerebral organ. They came with capers (scrumptious) and butter with a side of toast (aka very heavily buttered toast for the slow learners). Don't know how much of a fan of brain I am, it has a very fatty mouthfeel and is hard to eat a lot of. That said, this preparation was awesome and flavorful. - Steak tartare - a close second to the marrow gratin. This was my first time eating raw meat, and I honestly didn't notice. The meat was seasoned to perfection and texturally amazing, it very well could have been unicorn sashimi. - And finally, the infamous burger. Really delicious, but a bit oversalted. Jack's Press cocktail was one of the best I've ever had. Dinner companion was sick of hearing me gush about it after every sip. I don't live in Atlanta, so need. recipe. now. Coke drink was also pretty good, the harmoniousness of the flavors in both drinks was pretty incredible. For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pudding cake. Let me note that, all the above dishes were consumed by two people. So we were stuffed. But even if we had just participated in an eating contest, I would still order this dessert. It is every amazing dessert you have ever dreamed about all-in-one. It has a moist crumb like a cake, creaminess like a bread pudding, chocolateyness like a brownie or molten chocolate cake, crispy caramel edges, just incredibly delectable and perfect. This was the meal that solidified my love for ATL.
(5)
SC S.
The food is excellent. The BF and I liked the deviled eggs so much that we ordered them twice. My problem is with the wait. We went on a Monday night and got there at 8. We were told that we'd be seated in about 30 mins, 2 hours later we sat down. The BF ordered the burger and I got the trout. the burger came out about a half hour after we sat down, and it took an additional hour for my trout. the portions are super tiny, and I had to come home and eat to fill my tummy (there was no point ordering anything else cause if I had I'm sure I'd still be there waiting on it). Food-5 Service-2 Overall experience-3.5
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Shannon C.
Best burger in town!!!!
(5)
Mark P.
First off why are so many reviewers complaining about the view - who cares, if you're in the company of good friends you shouldn't be daydreaming by looking out the window. I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. Everything I had heard and read was pretty much true. We were a party of 3 that arrived around 7PM and were sat right away in a nice booth. We ordered 10 dishes between us not including dessert. The cornmeal fried oysters were the best, they melted in your mouth. The carbonara, cornish hen, steak tartare and bone marrow were all superb. I should have ordered the veal brains - oh well, next time...and the next time will hopefully include the 10PM burger. If I had one complaint it would be the napkins, mass towels don't make good napkins - to linty!
(4)
Jason S.
My biggest regret is that none of us had a flash on our camera phones to take decent pics to take with us. But the awesome food and great service is the best take away. My sister and a friend I grew up with in California kept telling me that they finally found a great burger place in ATL...or rather, a great place that served a great burger. I was taken there the other day for my birthday. While waiting for our burger, we had the beet salad, Sepelo island clams, chicken liver pate, pasta cabonara and pork belly....I know it sounds like a lot, but remember, it's a pub and the dishes are portioned apropriately. All in all, very good food. The burger...awesome. These guys really understand how to make something so simple so great. It takes cooks who love food to make great food. I feel this joint has these kind of cooks. Too many restaurants employ cooks who solely need a paycheck and care nothing about food. Kudos to the team who manages this crew. ...the service was great too; on point, friendly and professional.
(4)
lauren b.
My new fav place!!! The kind of low key, fabulous place I want to stop at every night. Amazing drinks, to die for food, wonderful attitude free service, seriously just can't say enough about this place. Have yet to be dissappointed, and have yet to get the burger, imagine that. Atmosphere is probably way cooler than me but I am made totally comfortable here. Thanks guys!!!
(5)
Dave C.
Great small plates restaurant. The menu is unique and changes fairly frequently. Each dish is wonderfully prepared. The food quality and presentation are both superb. The limited quantity of cheeseburgers served each night at 10pm (often sold out in advance, so get there and order early) are amazing. They are simple, yet extremely flavorful.
(5)
Tracey B.
I'm going to say this once and don't ask me to repeat myself. I ate the head cheese and I liked it. It sounds nasty, but tastes delicious, and the deviled eggs were unbelievable too. I never thought I would rave about deviled eggs, but here I am.
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RJ P.
This is a must when in the ATL area. Love this place and would go back anytime and take all my friends and colleagues.
(5)
Douglas O.
The Sunday Brunch was good, the pancakes were yummy and just the right size. The hamburgers still are the craze, which you can have on the weekend brunch or I believe after 10pm weekdays. The fries are cooked in duck fat to make them taste cleaner. I left impressed, friendly staff, tasty food.
(4)
Ali P.
Perhaps my palate is not as sophisticated as I thought. I found the food at Holeman & Finch to be good, but not spectacular. Truthfully, so many 5 star reviews had my hopes up a little high. We started out with the Chicken Liver. It came with some unbelievable toast that seemed to be steeped in butter. This was new ground to me, never tried chicken liver and I was a bit scurd. I bravely picked up the toast and went for a dip, but the surface of the chicken liver was hard! Ooops, you have to spread it on, so we tried it. Surprisingly good. Next the Legendary Burger came out. Double patty, medium rare, perfect bun, ultra-thin sliced pickle, and a little onion. We had to split the burger because apparently it was the last one. The burger was good. Very good. But honestly, for $10? Hmmmm.... I could have made ten of the same burgers at home for $10. Maybe even better. The only thing that mystified me about the burger was the bun. Where can I get some buns like that. Amazing. Another irritation was the whole 22 burgers per night. That just doesn't make sense to me. What? They want people fighting over the burgers like back in the Cabbage Patch Kids days? The last course, as we had shared the dishes to get a taste of the place, was the Short Ribs. The Rib meat was tender and fatty, soft and as aforementioned in another review, had that 'melt in your mouth' quality. One thing I noticed is that H&F was able to bring out a great deal of flavor from the meats with a minimal amount of seasoning. No doubt the food is good, but in my opinion over priced for what you're getting. I've paid for expensive meals but usually, you get at least a filling plate. I'd need two of those burgers to fill me up if i was hungry. And when they make only 22/night isn't it a little greedy to take 2 out of 22 into your own stomach? I'll bet they have a one per customer rule. Over all, it's a really nice place for drinks and over priced, appetizer sized plates. But they really do pack some flavor in those little bites. If the price was more appropriate (for my little coin) I'd give it 4 or maybe 5 stars, I'm going with three because the place left me broke and still hungry, haha. I recommend Holeman & Finch for sure, it's a real experience, beautiful place. But peasants like me can't afford to hang out there every night. Bon Appetite Fellow Diners
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Brittaney D.
No complaints...The people behind the bar are fantastic (Shawn) and exciting to be around...even after midnight. This place has a brave menu that boasts 'parts'. Its exciting to eat somewhere that makes something wonderful out of the nasty bits. Very fast kitchen...If you're not scared to spend a $50 on a few drinks and a few items from the menu and a NICE TIP, this is the perfect place. Nice atmosphere, great food and lovable staff....what more could you ask for?
(4)
Erica J.
yummo. cured berkshire ham- melted in my mouth crispy pork belly- could have eaten 10 orders of this, grits were superb too gratin of morrow- flavor was a bit bland, not my favorite hand-chopped steak tartare- great hint of wasabi served with potato strings farm egg & pancetta carbonara- perfect pasta, perfect egg, perfect pancetta lamb sausage (can't remember the dish)- great spicy flavor break box with salted butter- had to eat every type of bread in the box so good so good so good.
(5)
matt h.
CHANGE YOUR KETCHUP! 4th time having Holeman's amazing burger this past weekend and the only thing that comes up over and over again to anyone I bring here is.... "if only they had good ketchup...cause this ketchup tastes like sh*t!" That's 4 different groups of friends I've taken to Holeman for the burger! All of them loved the burger and could not stand the ketchup! Why not just own up to the fact that Heinz is the best and call up the distributor. Trust me, no one will think any less of you. Other than that everything on your menu is outstanding!
(4)
TurboFerret S.
Best bar in town. Crowded but that's because they are a freaking awesome place to eat and drink.
(5)
Wolfgirl E.
Best place for industry folks! Awesome cocktails (I've yet to have better in the city- the handmade bitters, syrups, and the like really put these drinks at the top of my list- and lots of people may be trying to copy H & F... but they aren't H & F and they don't share my love of Absinthe like H & F does, anyway) great small plates, a wonderful, friendly, fun staff, and an overall great atmosphere. If you're not an adventurous eater, this place isn't for you. If you can't appreciate a well crafted drink and you'd rather swill some shit down at your sports bar on the corner, this place isn't for you, either. But if you truly love good liquors, wonderful food, and an appreciation of ingredients... H & F is home. The burger IS the best in the city.
(5)
Gloria M.
I came here on a weeknight, and the wait was 1 hour! I think we ended up waiting for around 30 minutes instead? Ordered the deviled eggs, bone marrow, liver pate spread, steak tartare, and the famous burger. Deviled eggs were eh, I think I got the one with bacon in it? The bone marrow tasted like....sweat. It was my first time trying it so maybe it just wasn't meant to be? Steak tartare was the best thing I ate..the burger was sooo salty. The ketchup it came with tasted a bit too sweet but the fries were good!! I shall come again to try the other dishes...and it was fun watching the kitchen make some of the food :D
(3)
Barney B.
what an odd, odd, terribly odd space. don't get me wrong, I love what they are trying to do - and for the most part they succeed. but there is only one place in this joint that felt at all comfortable, and that was the john. everywhere else was weird angles, seating, protruding counters or walls - just plain oddness of space. and I wish I could say I knew how they could have done things better - the only thing I can think of is kill the tables back towards the parking ramp and just make this one huge bar and then keep serving me your fine damn food and your awesome damn beer. because while the space is odd, the place is bang on. like all 'small plates' places, expect to have your wallet sucker punched - but it's worth it. every item off the menu (we had 8) was perfect - the beer selection (and corresponding descriptions from the bartender) worked out awesomely. it is the perfect place. so long as you dig sitting in a Picasso painting.
(4)
Trip B.
I couldn't remember the exact cocktail I ordered after the meal but it was very similar to a gin fizz except for the fact that it was with Bulleit bourbon. I'm craving one of these a couple days later.
(5)
Chris L.
If your giving this place 5 stars then you have not been to Abattoir. I'm going to just come out and say it, Abattoir has this place beat hands down! Silly me falling for a novelty burger (good not great and the homemade ketchup doesn't help), Steak tartare good, duck pastrami excellent and the cheese plate falls short. This place has every new age equipment that would make any chef's mouth water but that doesn't always translate into success on the plate. I'm glad I went but I would not go back knowing Abattoir is just a hop skip and jump away.
I had heard such rave reviews from friends, I had to go. I'm happy that H&F met my expectations. The atmosphere is slick, intimate... and my favorite... quirky. The food was great, although we went for a safe route on our first visit (no liver for me please). We arrive @ H&F (beside Restaurant Eugene) and had a short wait for a Thursday night. While we waited, the drink specials come out on a piece of cardboard box and we were left to survey the hanging meat nearby. We were quickly seated by a guy who didn't wear the classic, cheesy greeting grin. The waitress was knowledgable.. and you guessed it ...quirky. We ordered scallops, mushrooms (don't be mislead by the Hen in the name), calamari and another vegetable. Overall, great experience and next time I'll have to remember to order the Crunchy Gentleman.
(5)
Shack D.
I would eat here every day if I had the funds... I try to eat here as much as I can. Some updates: - Screw the burger, try the hotdog. Really damn good. - On Saturday mornings, they are selling bread/pastries from H&F Bakery. There is some product available for walk in but call and order before noon on Friday to get your bakery fix. I suggest the bacon bread, the bran muffin, and any of the croissants. Oh, and the fried pies... - Try some of the offal. You will not be disappointed. Leave your hate at home. Listen to your waiters and bartenders - they know best. Don't complain. Tip your waiters well. FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T VISITED: Be prepared to wait - standing up - in very close proximity - to lots of people - who are having a good time - and are probably loud - who are willing to spend a good amount of cash - on many plates of great food - and the best drinks in the city.
(4)
Michael H.
Yes, the food is as good as you've heard. Yes, the view and seating layout kind of blows. You do know you're in Atlanta............right?
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Julie Y.
Took awhile to finally eat here, and their limited seating did not help. Had the marrow gratin which was amazing! Nice and unctuous with their delicious bread. I love that dish! Also, enjoyed their pork belly because fatty pork and creamy grits are two of my favorite foods though I did not care for the chow chow. I'm glad that they tried to incorporate vegetables into the dish, but the sweetness didn't work for me. The scallops and sunchokes were executed well, but the endives reminded me of the Asian vegetables my mother forces me to eat. Definitely coming back for the marrow and to try more parts.
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Jennifer C.
The food was creative, and fresh. They have combinations of flavors that are innovative, but also not too daring, so they're easy to love. The one stand out for me, oddly enough, was the watermelon salad we ordered. They used a local heirloom watermelon and it looked nothing like the watermelon I'm used to seeing - it was a beautiful deep red, and it was so dense and delicious. I guess that's what a watermelon really used to taste like! And I loved the bits of lime tossed in - sweet and puckering at the same time. The service was wonderful. And the cocktails delicious!
(4)
Eva D.
Heaven on earth. This is the place for true foodies in Atlanta. Once you've been here, you'll know. Fabulous selection of meat and cheeses and great rotating dishes such as hen of the woods mushroom, scallops, carbonara etc. H+F burgers are fantastic, but there are far better things on the menu so please be adventurous! Cocktail list is not to be missed.
(5)
Colleen M.
the parts menu is amazing!!!!
(5)
Anthony D.
Finally made it here last night. I got the burger, and the bacon caramel popcorn, and my boyfriend got the tortellini. Everything was delicious and full of great flavor. That burger really was something. I will definitely have to go get it again. Please go try this place if you have not yet experienced its goodness!
(5)
Murali P.
I am yet to figure out the hype about their burger. It's good, I agree but I have had equally good ones. Maybe I fell for the hype and had higher expectations
(3)
Len J.
Fantastic as always If you haven't had the Georgia Peaches run don't walk. Yes, their that good. We came tonight for the cheeseburger and it was delicious. As always. I left feeling stuffed and happy. Thanks Sam for great service
(5)
Kelly M.
Best burger in town. If you are a burger lover you will enjoy this. Just the right flame and amount of cheese. Its amazing. Very simple and delicious. The fries are great but they could add a little more to the plate. Best burger hands down.
(5)
Clint S.
Overall great experience. Burgers are top notch and affordable. Fries are cooked well. Even the condiments are great. Speaking of, it's a true testament to this burger that it needs no condiments whatsoever. I also shared the sticky toffee pudding with my girlfriend. I feel bad for not taking a picture. It's a very generous portion for sharing. Tastes great. I think the best part is that it isn't overly sweet. Don't let the "wait" intimidate you. Been here a couple of times now. You can almost always find room at the bar.
(5)
John S.
Came back for visit #2. This time to try the burger after reading many reviews on such topic. I also ordered the bone marrow. The first time I had bone marrow it was in Scottsdale Arizona. A life-changing event. I wanted the same experience here. It fell way short to a non-event. The bone marrow dish here was coated in a gritty substance that resembled cornmeal or some fine dusting of breadcrumb - not sure which. But whatever it was, it totally removed any flavor provided by the bone marrow - a total loss and a total fail. Second, the burger. Although presentation was a 9 or 10. The flavor was a nothing. I don't know what the hype is! The bread/bun was good. Perhaps the meat alone was the kicker. I don't know. I got no response with my taste buds. Another non-event. I'll add that my companion thought the burger was the best she ever had. The cocktail I ordered really kicked butt! That is something they really master here. My first visit here was EXCELLENT - tried a variety of goodies. Second visit - a total miss (except the cocktail). I will return, but I must reduce the stars. When I come for bone marrow, I want to TASTE bone marrow.
(4)
Shan K.
Awesome! We came here for dinner and started off with some cocktails at the bar since there was a 30 min wait. Don't remember which drink I got but it was delicious and potent. The space is small and intimate - great for dates or small groups (4-5 people). My friends were raving about 'the burger' so that's one of the things we ordered....and YES it was good. Simple burger but flavored and cooked perfectly. It wouldn't say it was the burger I've had but it was pretty decent. We also ordered a bunch of other dishes to share and all of them were really great. I would imagine everything on the menu is good based on our experience here. They also have a really cool glass fridge where they keep their cuts :) Definitely recommended!
(4)
Samantha L.
I came here for drinks with a group of 6 people on Thursday night around 8pm. I am a HUGE Old Fashioned fan and am so happy to report that this is the best Old Fashioned I have ever had. Only sad part is I live in NYC! I have had only 1 other Old Fashioned on par with this one. The orange aroma you smell when you go to drink the Old Fashioned is amazing. The bartender was able to get this without muddling anything or rubbing the orange on the glass to make it messy. It was truly a treat to have an Old Fashioned this good! Get an Old Fashioned! You won't be sorry!
(4)
Ravi G.
Are people insane?! This burger tasted like a McDonald's double cheeseburger. All the burgers come well done and are basically two thin greasy patties with crappy American cheese. Eat this then go to mcdonalds and tell me I'm wrong. The fries were good and only redeeming part of this meal. I had gotten the hush puppies as an appetizer which were also worse than long john silvers counterpart. Even the service sucked. This place is tiny and not even close to capacity when we ate and the server(s) did not come around often and didn't even ask us how our food was. They all seemed pretty amateur. I got my burger packed to go and they have me a fancy brown paper bag. There was even a party that left after a few minutes after sitting cuz the menu is so limited. How is this the BEST burger in Atlanta?! My minds been blown
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Alexa A.
Have you ever wanted to find a place that combined badass specialized cocktails with amazingly crafted comfort food? Holeman and Finch has you covered. Every cocktail we ordered was fantastic - but strong so watch out! For starters we did the devilled egg trio and bacon caramel popcorn. Both were good but I definitely liked the popcorn more. The egg trio comes with one of each flavor of egg so if two people are gunning for the same flavor it gets a bit awkward. For our mains most had the burger and I had the carbonara because I was craving some pasta. It was wonderfully cooked and well spiced. Still, when I tried a bite of my sister's burger (which she graciously shared) I saw why that's what the restaurant is known for. Perfectly cooked, and wonderfully juicy, my mouth is watering just thinking about their delicious take on a pretty standard menu item. What to order: get a HOT ROD! cocktail and a burger and you'll be one happy camper.
(4)
Shyam S.
I feel terrible writing this, but I thought the H & F burger at Turner Field was better than the original product. GASP I know, I'm fucking terrible, but I had what can only be described as a foodgasm the first time I bit into the H & F burger at the Ted ... and I waited a whole year to try the real deal, and just didn't think it was as good as the first one. On the other hand, the star of the meal for me was the BBQ brisket slider. Delicious.
(3)
Shawn D.
2 of my best friends and I having dinner and drinks on a Saturday night while visiting a new city- it doesn't get much better than that. The food at Holeman & Finch doesn't either. We started with the pimento cheese and our server, Sam, provided us with solid suggestions for a charcuterie plat: bresaola, guanciale, and 2 delicious cheeses. One of the cheeses was really intense. I'm talking about the kind that makes your mouth feel somewhat tingly and numb, but in a good way. Quite an experience. We then decided to stray off of the beaten path by ordering the Tote de Cochon (head cheese) and the veal brains. As someone who had zero experience with either dish, I must say I was unsure of our decision but after having them I have absolutely no regrets. The tote de cocoon came with raw honeycomb and a spicy grain mustard that were excellent sweet/acidic/spicy complements. The brains were served with capers and toast points. Absolutely delicious. For the mains, I had the burger. I just cannot agree with anyone who knocks the burger. Hands down the best I've ever had and worth the several month-long painstaking wait I went through to get it. It was juicy inside, charred/crispy outside, and the beef itself was delicious. The bun was warm and toasted well with melted cheese, red onion, and pickles. If not for the prior dishes, I could have eaten two. In addition, our server, Sam, was excellent. He was quite humorous and fully understood what was on the menu. Best of all was that he was extremely patient in providing us suggestions because we had plenty of questions. Overall, I could not have asked for a better meal while visiting Atlanta. I hope to return soon.
(5)
Yinka T.
I visited H&F last Wed and enjoyed myself. Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambience: 3 Location/Parking: 3 Food: I got The Burger and had high expectations. It was delicious but not quite foodgasmic. I also had a sampling of three appetizers: oysters, figs and ermmm... maybe duck something. The figs were quite savory. The other two were not as remarkable. I got the toffee pudding as my dessert...oh my dayssssssss. That was worth the trip! I had the tequila cocktail (can't remember the name on menu) and was very pleased. Service: Very good service. We did not make a reservation for Wed night and had to wait for a barside seating for about 20 minutes. It did not feel horrible because we got some drinks during the wait ;) The waiter made an error with the apps order and was quick to fix it but left the erroneous app with us. It worked out to be 3 apps for the price of 2 :) Ambience: I guess this is one of those modern setups that looks rusty at night. Not really my thing. Location: It was challenging to find this place. There was no visible signage on the street. Make sure to go through the arch driveway. There is complimentary valet, which is quite convenient. I'll return for the toffee pudding
(4)
Michelle T.
Holeman was on the list for the burger. I'm gonna really just talk about the burger. Now I'm not a burger conneseuir, so my comparison list is short. But for me, here's the secret to this yummy burger that gets my thumbs up. First, it is delicious. Second, the entire burger is made in house except for the cheese. For me here's the secret to their good, but let's step back for a second for those of us who used to or maybe still do frequent McDonald's. Either you loved the Big Mac or the Quarter Pounder with cheese. It's OK, pallets may have grown but honestly the Quarter Pounder with cheese? Not a bad burger flavor wise. The H&F burger? The flavor reminded me of a 5 star quarter pounder and since I no longer eat McDonald's, I was A OK with that! It's simple. Two patties... Oh wait. That makes it a Double Quarter Pounder with cheese! Yea! Yea! Two patties, pickles, onions, warm toasty bun and house made ketchup and mustard on the side and juicy!! The flavor you can't see... You must taste. And flavor it has. Yes, you should make reservations. Yes, it's small. Yes, the bar is a cool hang out spot with craft drinks and a nice selection of beer with some local brewery cameos. Yes there is valet. Yes, the service was good. Yes, you should definitely give H&F a try.
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Luis V.
Having been told that this place had some of the best burgers in Atlanta I was having some high expectations, but I was not disappointed when I got to try The Burger. The restaurant was very well decorated and furnished and the bar was stocked full, offering many drinks for your drinking pleasure. The table were nice and cozy with candles offering a homey atmosphere. Everyone at our table order the burger and were eagerly waiting. The Burger came out with a side of fries, ketchup, and mustard. The ketchup had a tangy taste to it that made the fries very enjoyable. The Burger itself looked scrumptious, displaying double patties, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese. The meat was so juicy and cooked to a nice medium rare. Everything was so well crafted and I would recommend this place to anyone, from casual outing to a classy affair.
(5)
Kaung S.
I'm sad to be writing this review in 2015 instead of for my first visit in 2014. The first time was game-changing. I tasted THE burger, and it lived up to every bit of the mythical hype. The beauty of its flavors resulted from the simplicty. A toasted bun, good size beef patties, good 'ol melted cheese, and the right layering and proportions of these ingredients. That moment will stand out because I tasted the best burger I've ever had in my life. My friends who accompanied me all went silent when our burgers came out. For several minutes, it was just eating, and head nodding in appreciation and respect. That visit, we waited over 2 hours just to get in on a Sunday afternoon. Totally worth the wait! Skip ahead one year to July 2015. I thought OK, enough time has passed. I've been to several other burger places, I'm a little wiser about living in Atlanta, let's go back to have that experience again. I'm being super picky here, but I ended up having a 9/10 time, not the 10/10. And this is in spite of virtually no wait time. I knew to get there around 2-3pm this time, after the initial lunch rush had passed. We got seated immediately, our drinks and orders were taken promptly, and the burgers came out within 10 minutes-- nice, hot, and fresh. Yet the taste wasn't the same. The buns were still toasted, but something was off. The overall size seemed bigger, and thus harder to eat. I couldn't really pinpoint the taste difference, but I knew it wasn't the same burger I had before. Very minor point here, but the menu had changed too. Gone was the comic inspired picture one, in place of a traditional menu. So overall, you're talking about an A experience being a letdown from an A+ one. I would still recommend that any burger lover should go to compare this burger to others. The place has a trendy vibe, there's good lighting, and service was good. The price is quite fair too, so there's no real gripes I can make. Apparently they have valet parking at night, but I got a free spot in the deck behind/below the restaurant during lunch time.
(5)
Jun C.
Best burger I ever had. Good price too, $14, i was tempted to order one to go after dinner. Went here on date night with gf. Ordered bone marrow and veal brains as apps. Never had veal brains had to try it. Chicken roulade and the burger for main courses. All were good. Would go back just for burger. Must try place.
(5)
Jason B.
I booked a reservation at Holeman and Finch after watch Bizarre Foods Atlanta. It seemed like my kind of place....upscale bar food, high end cocktails, house cured meats, and offal. I started with a 7 year Four Roses Old Fashion. Excellent cocktail. Not overly sweetened, just enough to take off the edge, but still get the nasal quality of a good whiskey. My wife and I shared the pimento cheese snack. If not for the celery and chips that accompanied the cheese, I would've eaten it with a spoon it was so good. My cholesterol jumped about 100 points, as I continued with the lardo and bone marrow. The lardo was unbelievable. The bone marrow was good, but not the best I've had. As an entree, I continued with a pork belly gnocchi. The gnocchi was light, and the pork belly was top notch. The crispy skin on the pork belly provided needed texture to the dish. Overall, very good dish. Most of the people sitting near us ordered burgers. As we looked at the burger, we wished we had ordered one to split. From what I understand, this may be the best burger in the south. The space is small. I definitely recommend a reservation. We were seated in a small corner booth by the bathroom with a beautiful view of a parking garage. I would've preferred a seat in the middle of the room with a kitchen view. Nonetheless, a great experience and a must visit if in ATL.
(4)
Randy T.
The burger here is truly outstanding. It's also the most conventional item on a menu that is far from conventional. Holeman and Finch is truly skilled at taking things people don't usually cook with and turning them into delicacies. Most notable is the "parts" section of the menu, which included things such as bone marrow and veal brains on the day I visited. Complimentary valet parking is offered with dinner at the restaurant, which is next to Eugene's restaurant on Peachtree. Before my burger, I sampled the bacon caramel popcorn, the buffalo chicken skins, and the chicken liver pate. Little chunks of bacon were included with the popcorn, which was sweet. Buffalo chicken skins were an interesting variation of buffalo chicken wings. The sauce tasted great with the skins. It was a little bit like eating Chinese chicken feet from dim sum without having to do the work of removing the bones. And the pate, which was served with little triangles of buttered white toast, was both sweet and savory. On to the burger. I ordered my burger and the waitress didn't bother to ask how I wanted the burger cooked. Turns out, the chef knew how I wanted my burger better than I did. The meat was cooked perfectly. The bun was fresh, warm, and fluffy. Cheese and pickles are included. House ketchup, which was served on the side, was both sweet and tangy. Looking forward to my next visit - there's so much to try.
(5)
Helen K.
Let's just say the speciality of the restaurant was not impressive... Burger was actually better at the Braves stand... and maybe it was because we were full by the time we got to the burgers or maybe it's because it's no longer limited and the chase was no longer there... Also, wasn't a big fan of the bone marrow, spicy chicken sandwich, grapefruit ice cream sandwiches. The bacon popcorn, piemento cheese, and only one of the deviled eggs were most memoriable.
(3)
Jana S.
The last time I came here, I finally had the infamous "best burger in town". In my opinion, the hype just didn't live up. I'm not sure who in town has the best burger, but I just find it difficult to think that this is it. It is definitely better than average. I wish they had left off the French Fries, though, because I thought they were just soggy and nearly ruined the dish for me. This place is always packed and reservations are a must. The free valet is also a must, because there's just really no place to actually park. They are serious about their craft cocktails. The bartenders whip out tools I've never seen before. From 2 ft. swizzle sticks that drizzle something into your drink to flowers and setting a cinnamon stick on fire. It's actually quite the show to watch the bartenders do what they do best. Forget the burger, this is the best part of Holeman & Finch. The rest of the food on the menu - I really think the portion sizes are too small and too expensive for what you get. The charcuterie, while absolutely fantastic, are tiny portions for a hefty price tag. All in all, I think this is a nice place with good food, but I just think there's more hype than what's actually to it. Next time, I'm coming here for the craft drinks and sit at the bar.
(3)
Ben N.
TL;DR - THE BURGER. that's all you need to know For the out-of-towners like me, don't blink or else you'll drive by H&F and miss one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Even with Google Maps leading the way, its still easy to pass because there's no big neon sign up front so next best thing to look for is the name of the plaza that says Aramore. As a relatively new foodie, I see the word "gastropub" get thrown around a lot and til this day I still have no idea what it actually means. But if I had to guess, I think H&F would fit the bill: trendy decor, bartenders wearing suspenders with cool mustaches, craft bears, avant-gard drinks and menu to match. Even on a Thursday night at 10pm, there was a half an hour wait for my party of 3. They gave me a menu to look at while I waited but I already knew what I was gonna get - THE Burger. With a reputation and name like that, you'd think it would be hard to live up to its hype but let me tell ya, it was just as good as advertised. For $14, you get a two-patty burger, topped with just cheese and some pickles. It looks small but is deceptively big and full of flavor. It comes with a side of house made ketchup and mustard but the beauty lies in the fact that its a minimalist sandwich that doesn't need any extra sauces or toppings. It's simply just you and a perfectly prepared burger without a single ounce of overcooked meat. Each bite, the meat and cheese just melts in your mouth like butter. It is perfectly complemented by a side of house cut fries to complete what is truly one of the best burgers I've ever had. I can't really comment on all the menu items but if they're anything like the Buffalo Chicken Skins or Deviled eggs (which were just OK and not worth the money), I would pass and just order a 2nd The Burger!
(5)
Bradford D.
Had dinner with a business colleague last month, and of course I had the hamburger! It was delicious... That and some great bar service, wait staff, and great drinks...made for one fine event. Looking forward to a return trip later this summer! Keep up the great work!
(4)
Thi T.
3.5 stars. Sorry, it's blasphemous! The burger looks deceivingly small but I actually only ate half of it. I thought the quality of the meat is good. Two big plump patties. Looked more juicy than it was. I like that cheese and pickles were added. A pickle fell out and I got to taste it by myself. It was slightly sweet and perfectly crispy. 5 star pickle. I like my condiments and those weren't enough for me though. They didn't stand out either. With The General Muir, I can distinguish the different flavors, textures, and consistencies of the various ingredients in the burger. Maybe for someone who just wants to taste nothing but meat in their burger this will do just fine. The fries are OK. Decent, but not memorable. I do like their house ketchup. It had a slight sweetness to it. For some reason, I cannot help but compare it to The General Muir burger which has blown all other burgers out of the park. I don't go out of my way to eat much red meat. I'll be OK with just going to The General to satisfy my craving though. PS pimento cheese is nice and creamy good. Steak tartare was OK. If I come back, I'll try the deviled eggs that yelp reviews rave about. PPS gracious, attentive, polite server did a good job with our big group at the communal table reserved for us. PPPS there are cute 4 people booths. Other than that, seating is good for 1-2 people, scattered in both rooms of the restaurant.
(3)
Tien T.
Great restaurant! If you are there with a party, make sure everyone is there otherwise you won't get sat. When you first enter you are greeted with free valet parking, friendly hosteses and a window that looks.into the kitchen. The dining room is dimly lit and has communal tables. I prefer sitting in the bar so I can watch the bartenders shake up all of their masterpiece cocktails. I am obsessed with egg white cocktails and Kaleb served about 6 different kinds to my friends and I. All were to die for!! Some of the cocktails he made, he and other servers and bar backs took turns to shake it up for 15min. The food...my favorite by far was the chicken liver pate. So smooth and velvety. Served with a perfect side of bread toasted to prefection. The fois Gras was like butter. I like how they placed it on top of french toast with a berry jam. I also had the burger which my friends really enjoyed, but I thought was just ok. My least favorite was the sweetbreads. It was a bit overcooked so it was dry and the grits were a bit soggy. Dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding. So delicious!! Can't wait to go back!!
(4)
Paul B.
Well the burger was great! Tasted like a Krystal burger with much more meat. I mean that in the best way possible. The grouper cheeks? Well, not nearly so good. Tastes like the fishy part of old grouper. Just not good. The bad part? The service was "hipster pretentious". Seriously! Being served buy a guy with more hair on his face than I have in my head is one thing, Being treated like I'm "uncool" 'cause I'm over 40, that just funny. The worst part? The questionable thing on the floor that no one noticed. I'll try to attach it.
(2)
David Y.
Burger is less than avg. Not sure what the fuss is all about. I guess this is good for people who likes ambience over how food tastes. Def for Starbucks goer. Try In-N-Out before giving it 5 stars. Burger costs $2.20 instead of $15. It's truly pointless place. Service wasn't so good either.
(1)
Danielle A.
There was so much hype to this restaurant that I've been itching to go here ever since I went to Atlanta for work. The place was packed when my co-workers and I went for dinner at 8 on a Wednesday night. It was going to be atleast a 45 min wait but it's first come first serve at the bar with the same menu. We ended up sitting at the bar. The waitress came after a while and got our drink orders and food orders and we were good to go. For appetizers, we ordered the Deviled Eggs, Chicken Skin, and Bacon flavored Caramel Popcorn. Deviled Eggs - saw that this was very popular. TBH it was okay. I mean it was good for deviled eggs but I felt like it was something I couldve easily made at home. Chicken Skin - these were pretty good. They were fried chicken skins (literally) and tossed in buffalo sauce served with ranch. I would recommend these over the eggs. Although, the skin didn't come out as crispy as I would've wanted. Maybe ask for the sauces on the side. Bacon Caramel Popcorn - these were my favorite out of all 3. The name says it all. We ordered "The Burger" and it was really good. They make everything from scratch even their ketchup, mustard, pickles, etc. It tasted very fresh. It just tasted like a normal burger though. Nothing too special. I will order something else next time. Overall, it was a good experience. I'm giving it a 4 based on ambiance and service. Food was good but not mind blowing.
(4)
Harry H.
Having opted against the H&F Burger lines at Turner Field in favor of the real thing, we arrived to a free valet and checked in for our reservation to grab their great but not life-changing Double-decker cheeseburger featured on Best Food Ever, a Bourdain Layover ep, and seemingly any other ATL food coverage*. Bacon caramel popcorn and deviled eggs were great starters, but service was almost nonexistent once they learned we didn't want anything to drink other than water. Tables are cramped and small for those taller than 5'5". *"Yes, there are a ton of great burgers in the ATL -- big love to Miss Ann's, Bocado, and Illegal Food -- but we must, once again, declare our love for Holeman & Finch, mainly because The Burger is the Great White Whale... but, you know, beef. Each night, only 24 of these babies are available at the 10pm "burger time", which is less like a great old-school NES game and more of a mad scramble for the city's best burger, a double-stack of thin patties layered on a housemade bun, covered with ketchup, mustard, and pickles. When they're gone, they're gone. Luckily, they serve them in bigger quantities during the Sunday brunch, and, let's face it, one of the world's best burgers beats the hell out of scrambled anything when you're hungover.")
(4)
Joanne C.
Hands down best burger in Atlanta. Every time I come here, it never fails. From service to the food. They also have good mixology drinks. I was afraid that their burgers wouldn't taste the same after they stopping doing the 20 burgers a day. Nope, their burgers are still juicy and so good! Their toasted buns, juicy beef patties and american cheese makes up the perfect original burger. Writing this review makes me want to go back there for the burger!
(5)
Sebastian B.
This is a very hard to find place but it was packed at 7:30 on Wednesday night. Although far from downtown parking is at a premium... That is until you discover the complementary valet parking. The place is small but modern and slick attracting the slick crowd as well. I squeezed into a spot at the bar which is weird because I don't drink while traveling. The bartender was cool with this he was very busy covering the bar all by himself. I tried the 3 way devil eggs and they were great! I'm not so thrilled with "the burger" built up as this holy grail must have? it was not even close to my best burger finds. Oh it's fine don't get me wrong but I've had hundreds of burgers that were far superior. 2 crushed, overcooked patties without a choice of cooling temp. A better style would be 1 burger left slightly rare. The bun was good and it is a large burger. I'm certain the less traveled burger fan will enjoy it more than I did. The rest of the menu is terrific and in retrospect I probably should have sampled a more sophisticated item. The staff was excellent, very friendly and attentive. I am happy to have visited this place. Give it a try for yourself.
(4)
Felix C.
I'm finally putting in my notes from a visit last fall. Toad inholem the hole - Just awesome. Catfish - Awesome with a great light batter Steak tartare - Tasted great but I didn't like the nest of fried potato threads on top as it became a bit messy and spilled everywhere. Heirloom tomato salad - Fantastic and fresh with great flavor Smoked beef tongue - Great and very tender Carbonara - Delicious with a great creamy sauce Tilefish - Very, very good. Cons: The place is really small. In addition, our table for two was so small that I ate with my chair back another foot and half back so I wouldn't bump knees with my table companion.
(4)
Will S.
I can't believe I haven't been here in half a year. Menu has completely changed. The burger is now a regular menu item so no 10pm ceremony anymore. Tried some other items on the menu this time. Lamb Testacles Hot Chicken Oyster Po'boy Deviled eggs If you want to say that you've eaten the testicles of a lamb, this is your best shot. It's fried and taste like a regular piece of meat. The hot chicken is a slider with a piece of fried chicken. Pretty good size. This 'ish right here is HOT. Spicy hot. I can handle my spicy food with the best of them, but man...The oyster po'boy I was not impressed with. Bread was a little too hard. Oyster and sauce weren't bad. Wouldn't bother ordering again. The deviled eggs are still really good. I wish they give you a couple of more, but worth ordering The burger...the burger is still the best I've ever had. Had the Ol' Blind Dirby cocktail. Very good. Ranked as one of the best cocktails (according to the waiter) Service was great. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and was very comfortable speaking about anything on the menu.
(5)
Lindsay W.
Excellent service and equally excellent food...if not better. My husband and I split the pork noodles and bone marrow, and he got the burger and I got the toad in the hole. The pork noodles are rich in flavor and served nice and warm. The bone marrow has a little bit of cheese served on top, but it doesn't hinder the taste at all. It's easy to understand why the burger at Holeman & Finch is one of the best in Atlanta. The two thin patties weren't super dense and the buns were toasted on the flat top and buttered. Simple and delicious. The toad in the hole is a must. I will definitely order it again. The sauce and the mushrooms worked so well together. I can't think of much else to say but to try it even if you're not big on mushrooms.
(5)
Joanna R.
Had the most awesome late lunch here yesterday on a whim seeing every brunch place we tried to go to was closed. Interior is super quaint even though it doesn't appear to have a lot of seating. Place was jumping for a Sunday and we had to sit at the bar. We ordered the deviled eggs and the burger. The deviled eggs were great but I have to say that's the best burger I've had in a LONG time. Good God, scrumptious! Definitely recommend. I would skip the cocktails next time as our bill went up $26 just for two cocktails, but otherwise this place is a gem in a great area with free parking. Hello!
(5)
Mary T.
*low chant* H&F! H&F! H&F! H&F! *a little louder now*!! I have been wanting to try this burger since I saw it on msn.com as one of the best burgers in the United States almost a year ago! Finally, I have had the explosion in my mouth that I'd been waiting for ...... THE BURGER! No, seriously - it's on the menu as THE BURGER! *low chuckle* I don't know why, but I think that is so cute. Upon arrival, we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar and waiting for the other couple to arrive before we were seated at the community dinner table. (people can be on either side of your party). While at the bar, we got to peruse the menu (even though I had NO intention of getting anything beside THE BURGER). Since their menu changes on the regular I didn't get too excited about coming back and/or trying something else. The menu: the menu was very interesting to say the least. This particular Wednesday night, there were lamb testicles, brain and other assorted dishes. (I wasn't even interested in reading the description, but it was worth mentioning). I ordered the caramel, bacon popcorn for starters. Yes, it is everything you just imagined when you read that! I mean E V E R Y T H I N G! Next, the burger came out! I was a tad bit slighted when the waiter told me they only make the burger medium well since I like my burgers a little pink, but I got the burger anyway. One of the best burgers I'd ever tasted thus far! Everything on this burger (besides the Kraft cheese is made in-house). I asked for my pickles on the side but had I known they werent dill I'd have gotten them on my burger! I put ketchup on almost everything I eat, but this ketchup has a hint of sweet and a little spice and by golly, was it ever so tasty! The fries were a nice touch, as well. Not outstanding but they complimented the burger perfectly. I must say, the hype around this restaurant is well warranted. I must return & bring all of my friends! Next time, I won't make a reservation for the wrong day. Ha ha ha Make sure you bring cash for the complimentary valet!
(5)
upncmn C.
What's understood doesn't have to be explained. Burger; that is all
It was everything that everyone has spoken it up to be. Arrived a little after 12am Friday (open till 2am PERFECT) my date and I both ordered "The Burger" which comes with fresh cut fries AMAZING Grade A beef, probably grass fed lol it was so juicy and tasty! Their service was superb! Bartender did his thang on my drinks, I had 2 El Diablos, let's just say my new favorite drink! Definitely didn't spare the tequila. We shared the toffee pudding which comes with fresh whipped creme OMG so freaking delicious! It's like the perfect cookie/brownie combo. We ordered a scoop of the buttermilk icecream also I HONESTLY JUST LOVED EVERYTHING. The best midnight snack. Only con is space is very tight. We sat at the bar which allows an intimate space, but folk are like right on your back and could get pretty noisy. Highly recommend will return soon for drinks and dessert! Two entrees, two cocktails, two desserts about $70
(4)
Kelly D M.
God damn it, I love a good burger. I HATE that I love burgers - I hate that I love all meat, for that matter. But in my mind, nothing beats a really, really good hamburger, and it is the ONE thing in my life for which the pleasure of its consumption outweighs the guilt, so maybe I'll go to hell, but maybe they'll be lenient on me. I had heard that the burgers at H & F were the best in town, so of course I had to taste for myself. But I could SEE it before I even tasted it: this was the one. Its bun so smooth and rounded, so perfectly buttered and browned it looked like one of Kim Kardashian's butt cheeks. Its cheese a mustardy-colored, melted blanket of beauty. Its house pickles carefully placed, whispering "I enhance flavor!" rather than "I mask it!" Its straight-out-of-the-backyard-garden onion half-moons, its double stack of gorgeous red meat, each patty just the right thickness and wetness. Just a handful of individual components, but all of them the best they could possibly be. This was a proud burger, but by no means a pretentious one. This burger was a hometown hero, a fireman, a Johnny Carson. Tasted as good as it looked. The classy-ass cocktails absolutely deserve their own 2 paragraphs, but let me just say I spent $30 on two of them that disappeared into my insides too quickly for me to recall the details later. And yet I feel it was $30 well spent (it was my birthday, but even if it hadn't been). Anyway, the barpeople know what they are doing and then some. Anyway, BRB.
(5)
Molly C.
This place is perfect when you want to go somewhere with stellar food but want to have that casual bar atmosphere. Honestly, I could make a meal off of the sparkling Rose and their homemade bread. Wow. (In fact, the last time I went, I ate 2 orders of their bread. Don't judge!) Finally, if you really like hamburgers, be sure to show up there at 10pm for burger time. It is the only time you will be able to order a burger and it is totally worth it. The burger is served on a homemade bun with homemade mustard and ketchup. Yum!
(4)
Philip K.
I originally came for the famous burger (which does not disappoint), but quickly became a fan of everything else on the menu as well. Food is awesome and servers are great, but don't expect to get a table if you come with a large party. Seating is limited and more geared towards small (under 4) parties.
(5)
Socal 2.
Didn't get a chance to try their food...but their drinks were awesome! Bar tenders take their job seriously. Thanks Anthony for the great drink recommendations!
(5)
Peter K.
Once they removed the limit on the number of burgers they make, I had to come. I had one before at a special event and this burger was just as good. The ground chuck and ground beef with American cheese and some pickles on buttered buns... amazing! Big plus on their beer recommendations! The service was really good as they come by frequently to see how you're doing. Parking is valet unless you find street parking around the area. The only downside is they have a shared dining table in the main dining area that can be a bit tight and awkward if the people sitting near you like to chit chat with you.
(4)
Patricia H.
Had THE burger and I have to say, it was worth the wait. Also shared the pimento cheese which was a traditional southern meal and done well. Oyster po' boy also very delicious, but the star was definitely the burger. Could have eaten two, but then the self-loathing would follow. Wish the fries had more seasoning, but they were fresh and crispy. House ketchup is very vinegar'y, but the mustard is on point. Thanks Anthony Bourdain, you remain my idol.
(5)
Andrew K.
I ate at Holeman & Finch for the first time back in May and have been in love with the place ever since then. The duck liver pate and sweetbreads are delectable. One of the best Old Fashions I've ever had as well so they have great chefs AND great bartenders. When you couple great food and drink with superb customer service and a modern/sleek atmosphere, you get Holeman & Finch!
(5)
Daniel M.
Holeman & Finch was amazing. We had the veal brain and it was surprisingly really good. The servers were very attentive and nice! We plan to go back very soon!
(5)
Jimmy K.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, had the burger and fries and it was very good definitely planning on going back and trying some of there other foods on the menu ...;)
(4)
Abhi K.
I went with a group of 4 that loved sharing items. I can't remember everything we ate, but I'll do my best. But If you read anything else in this review, read this: the burger is overrated. There. I said it. Sue me. With a menu with so many other spectacular options and a city where you can get plenty of great burgers at other places, why bother? And now the H&F bun is everywhere, so not even that is a draw. Now for the list, from best to worst: Bone Marrow: A HUGE portion of bone marrow served in the bone, sliced longitudinally. I was quite satisfied with this one. Carbonara: Deliciously decadent. It's simple, sure, but it sure does taste good. Steak Tartare: Above average. Sufficiently meaty and a classic worcestershire flavor to it. Greens: The way greens should be prepared in the South. Chicken Liver Pate: I've had it better elsewhere. This is your standard pate in a glass pot. The serving is decent, and I seem to recall it being paired with a jam. Farm Egg: The price tag is because it includes foie gras, so if that's up your alley, this is the dish for you. If not, skip it. There isn't much else exceptional about this dish. Fried tripe: You can't really taste the tripe. It just tastes like anything that has been deep fried. As you can see, nothing here was a miss (not even the burger). And I think that's what gives H&F its longevity. They will do the classics really well. They will put eggs in things. They will experiment with weird meat parts. They will make interesting sounding cocktails. They will get me as a repeat customer.
(4)
Elaine S.
No, I'm not here to write a gastronomical review of the restaurant. I can't. Because I've yet to eat here. But it's not for want of trying on behalf of a member of the Holeman and Finch staff! I had previously bookmarked this place and forgotten that a last minute reservation just doesn't cut it. Crossing my fingers, I left my name and number on their voicemail and sat back to hope for the best. Enter Ashley, Holeman and Finch employee extraordinaire! First, she apologized and offered a much later seating than I'd hoped for, which I had to turn down. She then suggested a seating at their communal table; I know my guy - that would never fly, so I politely declined. Ten minutes later, she called back with another possibility but this time, it was too early for us to make the reservation. Strike two. A half hour or so later, my phone rang again. It's Ashley - someone's canceling their reservation and she's called to offer it to me. *pout* Again, it's too late for us. I thank her and hang up. My cell just rang and I recognized the number by now. It's my ol' pal Ashley - she's got yet another possibility to offer and thought of me. Drat, it's too late though and I have to refuse her offer yet another time. But seriously, where do you get service like this these days?!? You bosses at Holeman and Finch, give Ashley a raise already! Make her a manager, for heaven's sake! This woman's got people skills that go far above and beyond her call of duty! My man and I will definitely be in Atlanta again and next time, I'll be booking well before we arrive. (NB - Ashley suggested booking two weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday reservation.) And when we finally make it to the restaurant, I'll be looking for Ashley to thank her in person. Holeman and Finch's customer service is awesome!
(5)
Larry L.
Holeman and Finch had me from the moment I walked in and saw the McIntosh amps powering the sound system.
(5)
Kathryn D.
Holeman & Finch has been on my to-do list for over a year now so when I took a last minute trip to ATL and got brunch reservation, I was tickled pink. We started with the popcorn which arrived promptly and was delightful. Brunch cocktails were delicious but, coming from B'ham, the $12 price rage seemed a littttttle steep... still worth it but definite Buckhead pricing. For our main, we split the burger, the pate, the buffalo chicken skins and the deviled eggs. All were beautifully plated, packed with flavor and simply enchanting. We ended the meal with a savory strawberry, cheese and lavender honey dessert (the menu name escapes me!) that was mouth-gasm worthy and almost too pretty to eat. Throughout our meal, the service was exceptional. All in all, a 5-star experience!
(5)
Stef T.
I have yet to have one of their burgers so will update this when I return. I came here for a drink on a Thursday night. We sat at the bar which was pretty crowded mostly with people waiting to be seated. Service was very good, they had a great cocktail menu with some interesting concoctions. When we ordered a second drink and it took a few minutes, the bartender gave us free beer tasters to hold us over. We also ended up ordering some cheese plates and deviled eggs. Burger call happened and it looked good, but will have to return to get a bite. I've heard that going for brunch on Sunday is the best way to go because they have unlimited burgers instead of their normal 24 burgers at night. If you don't get there earlier enough at night, you might not even get a burger. Very exclusive.
(4)
Jim C.
Located about 2 miles south of Lenox Mall, it is a little hard to find as you need to turn at traffic light into arched covered hotel courtyard. Went at 6:30 so did not get to try their famous hamburger. Each night they sell only 24 hamburgers starting at 10 pm. Our waiter advised patrons place orders as early as 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Don't despair, there is no limit on Sundays when they serve about 300. Small bites, not Tapas, constitute the menu. Order many as they are reasonable priced. For two we ordered: Fried kale with buttermilk dressing Deviled eggs - 3 ways Hot Pimento cheese sandwich Glazed eggplant with smoked onion jam There is a small bar area and main dining room which is not very large. No reservations. Unique and popular.
(5)
Dona M.
Tokiwa Sears is an awesome bartender! Oh and I love that I can have the burger anytime now. Great food, great cocktails, great restaurant!
(5)
Candas P.
Went on a date yesterday to this place and we went for the burgers. I must say the BURGERS are AWESOME! They have homemade pickles, ketchup, and mustard which were all good. The country ham deviled egg is the best out of the cayenne pepper and dill pickle eggs. The spot is very interesting and quite intimate but well worth going. I had a great experience.
(4)
Jeroen W.
Delicious and unique food. I tried the sweet breads for the first time and didn't like them very much, but that was not their fault. I'm sure they would have tasted much worse to me at other places. I loved all the other food very much.
(5)
Troy S.
Last night, I finally had my chance to ravage the infamous H&F burger. As of a few months ago, they are selling the sought-after burgers on the regular menu and you no longer have to wait for the crazed 10PM release time of two dozen ground wonders. I think Cynthia would agree with me that finding H&F can be a little tricky. As I approached Peachtree and Peachtree Memorial, I noticed the sign for Restaurant Eugene (same crew) and cautiously darted in to the concrete entrance only to find the valet stand tucked in the corner. I was shocked when I went in and saw how small this place really is. To the right, is a cozy L-shaped bar and a few bar tables. The bar is filled with rich wood and the old south along with first class mixologists. I am a frequent Moscow Mule consumer, so I was delightfully impressed when Caleb handed me a glass of Silver Tree Vodka (a small batch vodka that made Gayot's Top 10 and is 1 of only 2 vodkas they sell) and fresh ginger syrup...the spice of the ginger is zippy and mesmerizing. So, even minus the copper mug, this is one of the best Moscow Mule's I have ever had. We had arrived quite early for our reservation but I really enjoyed my time at the bar. I do wish they had backs on the stools but at least they have plenty of hooks underneath for purses. As I mentioned, we had a reservation. Save yourself and make sure you have a reservation if you want a table. They really just don't have that many tables but they were able to accommodate our party of 12! So, once the rest of our party began to arrive we mosied on over to start our carnivorous feast. I started off with the pretzel bites sandwiched with gruyere and mustard for dipping. These were ok--who doesn't like warm pretzels? I also ordered the the Hot Chicken Roll. As I spoke the words, I got an instant warning label from our server that this take on the buffalo chicken sandwich is just too hot for some people and that it is painted in cayenne pepper. I just took this as a challenge and ordered it anyway. I love spicy food. Will S. told me he had to drink 3 glasses of water when he ate it, so there's your warning. I ate mine with a couple of sips of water. The chicken by itself did taste like it had a pure coating of cayenne, but once it was married with H&F coleslaw and the bun, there was this splendid harmony of flavor. Amazing when that happens. Then, finally, it came. THE BURGER. This entire burger is made here. They ground the beef, bake the buns, pickle their own pickles, and make their own ketchup and mustard. The burger comes out with cheese and adorned with pickles, which thankfully they are not offended if you ask them to hold the pickles. The ketchup and mustard are served on the side. The flavor of this burger was wonderful and made it one of my top burgers! My one criticism is that when I took a bite, I found myself wishing I could get this burger medium rare, especially to preserve the juice and of course get even more flavor from the blood (yeah, sorry folks, but blood=flavor). But, as it is, the burger comes our medium well. You cannot alter the burger or it wouldn't be the H&F burger. The fries were also good but you don't get enough of them. I am so glad I finally came and I will definitely be back. BTW, I love the bathrooms!! Barn doors, unisex, clean, striking dark wood, Meyer's hand soap and a fancy sink. I loved it so much, I had to go to the bathroom twice while I was there. Definitely put H&F on your Atlanta must-do list.
(4)
Cynthia N.
I've dreaded writing this review, but here it goes.... On Holeman & Finch, I'm not a fan. Let's start with the basics - getting there. I'd tried early in its opening to get to H&F with no success. Mainly because I'd go at nighttime and you cannot...I repeat, CANNOT see the simple white letters that indicate the restaurant. After a couple of tries, I gave up. There are too many restaurants in Atlanta to chase one that wants to be hidden. The only reason I found it is because I was meeting other people there and they directed me to the Aramore entrance. Thanks, friends! Once inside, all went smoothly. My party was seated and we were all ready to eat. Of course, I ordered the infamous burger, but I also ordered a couple of starters (the buttermilk yeast rolls and pretzels). The buttermilk yeast rolls were the best thing I ate all night. They come out hot and delicious. Once they cool, they are not as yummy, so don't let them sit. The pretzels are little buns with guyere cheese inside. They were tasty and something I think people would enjoy at the bar with a beer. I was able to sample a few other starters: the steak tartar had a great texture but I prefer a little more acid in a tartar, the pimento cheese was good but too creamy for me, the bacon caramel popcorn was okay (I wasn't lucky enough to get a piece with lots of bacon flavor), and the hot chicken sandwich is HOT-AS-A-MOFO, so share it. This is where I know I'm going to get some burn... I was not thrilled with the burger, and I wonder what person decided this was the best burger in the city and fooled everyone. Maybe because I prefer my burger cooked to medium and juicy, this cooked well, dry burger was not to my taste. I did love the pickles, but I wouldn't order it again. For dessert, I shared the fried apple pie, and it was tasty. I also got a bite of the ice cream sandwich which is as big as a blink. Between the two, go for the pie. I ordered a cocktail, the Hold Your Horses. It was a gorgeous dark red color and very good. Not a fan of the $14 price, but it was definitely a delicious cocktail. I drank two with no regrets. Service was very, very good. The servers were patient with orders and requests and kept our water glasses full. A classy group of people. Because of the hype H&F has garnered over the years, I really expected to be blown away. And I wasn't - not even close. Yelp 100 #13
(3)
Alex P.
Whether you are an adventurous foodie or today is one of those days where you are ready to trying something different, Holeman & Finch will have it. Their menu is ever changing and has some of the best dishes I've tried in Atlanta thus far. From duck brains to bull testicles, they will often feature things that you just cannot try anywhere else in the city. On the second thought, there must be some place on buford highway that has it, as buford highway has pretty much everything. However, I can promise it will not be in a beautiful gastrobar ambiance like this. I have not tried the burger, simply because the rest of the menu entices me so much everytime that I walk in. I am sure based on comments from other yelpers, you will struggle to resist the burger experience. The bar area is very beautiful and gets rather crowded. Of course, there is a reason for that. They do NOT take reservations! To this day, I do not understand why. It makes the restaurant unvisitable on weekends as the wait is ridiculously long. So, if I had to suggest that management improves only one thing, this would be it.
(5)
Jake J.
If you're going out for a drink, they have some really good, creative cocktails. Service at the bar was also on point. Despite the limited space, the bartender actually brought menus out to us and served us when we had nowhere to sit or rest our drinks. If you're going for food, on the other hand, go elsewhere. We had a few appetizers, 2 types of entrees, and 2 desserts amongst our group. The burger, which had been praised in other reviews, amounted to a more expensive Five Guys burger. It offered nothing special, including its preparation. The appetizers were a little more creative and the desserts were good. Service was adequate but nothing more. Rather than serving around the table, they served across the table which I thought was odd. At one point, I had water spilled on me and toast points dropped on the floor near me. They're definitely cramped for space, but I think all the servers need to slow down a bit considering the dining room doesn't really seat that many people. On a side note, all 4 members of our group experienced mild food poisoning after our visit. While this sometimes is inevitable, it does make it hard for me to ever consider returning.
(2)
Ching H.
I have heard from my friends great thing about The Burger. I wasn't really interested since I'm not a burger person but today when my friend invited me, I've decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. Three of us, we ordered Caramel Bacon Popcorn, Buffalo chicken skins, and Chicken Liver Pate. Caramel Bacon Popcorn: When you put the popcorn in your mouth, you get this amazingly weird at first taste. Sweet taste from the caramel and smokey taste from the bacon. You can immediately taste the sweetness and bacon flavor. It was delicious! There were three bacon pieces mixed with the popcorn as well. Bacon was bit hard to chew and salty but the taste was there. I really recommend it. Buffalo Chicken Skins: Fried chicken skins in buffalo sauce. Sauce was nothing special, tasted like any other buffalo sauce. However, the chicken skin (my first time trying it) was crunchy and tasty. It was fried perfectly. Chicken Liver Pate: Liver pate topped with sweet jelly, served in a small glass container with breads. Bread was hard to bite off. I have never tried liver pate so I've decided to try it for the first time. Pate was smooth but it had a strong smell to it that I didn't really like. My friends loved it. All three of us ordered the famous "The Burger". I ordered coke and it was served in a small coca cola bottle. I ordered coke thinking burger will be too heavy. The burger was served juicy and warm. It had two patties, onions, cheese, and sweet pickles. Perfect combination!!! I don't eat pickles but decided to try the burger as is without asking them to eliminate anything. I took the first bite of burger and understood why it was so popular. Meat was so juicy and tender. Sweet pickles were great, balance the taste perfectly. Chef really thought this through. Most importantly, burger was not heavy at all. Fries came on the side but it was nothing special. What's special is the house made ketchup. It was acidity and sweet. I like ketchup with everything and this ketchup was superb. Overall, I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. From their complementary valet parking to cool looking unisex restroom. This will be my only place to go when I want to grab a burger.
(4)
Kyle D.
As others have stated... the burger, that is all! *yes, its nothing fancy. yes, their may be some "exotic" burgers out there with fancy cheese and sauces... but if you want simply the best classic American burger you can find, this is it!
(5)
Joy W.
Guys, I've been in Atlanta for almost 4 years and I just now went to Holeman and Finch!! Their famous burger was a mystery to me because previously you could only get their burger after 10pm and they only made 20 a day, OR get it on Sundays for brunch. I've never wanted to wait and eat a burger that late on a weeknight, and I'm always at church on Sundays, so I never had the chance to come. UNTIL NOW! *Drumroll* They added their burger to their regular menu!!! So now you can get it any time. On the night that me and my friend planned to come, she ended up getting a flat tire a block away (watch out for that stupid pot hole)! After an hour and half of standing in the cold trying to fix the flat and smelling the wafts of H&F burger, we finally made it to the restaurant. SERVICE - 5 Stars was magnificent. They saw that we had 3 people in our party and helped us keep an eye out in the bar area for a table that was opening up. We started against the wall, but shortly after our appetizer arrived, they asked us if we wanted to move to a round table so that the 3 of us could see each other. How considerate!! The waiter also recommended a cheese to match our charcuterie per our request, and it turned out delicious. The burgers came out promptly and they just did a really great job taking care of us. We ended up staying and chatting for quite a bit of time after we finished, yet they didn't pressure us to leave despite the long line near the door. We appreciated that. FOOD - 5 Stars We started with a cured meat, the Coppa, which had this beautiful flavor without being too salty. SO GOOD. The Thomasville Tomme cheese paired great with our Coppa since the Coppa was a bit richer, so the Tomme was a bit sharper to contrast. We also got the Gruyere Stuffed Pretzel Bites (each order comes with 2), but I didn't try any so that I could save my calorie count for the burger. However, my friends seemed to enjoy the pretzel. But let's talk about that burger. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT! I'm a person that gets disappointed with high expectations, but this burger lived up to its expectations. Also, the fries don't look the sexiest in pictures, so I thought they would be bad, but those fries are AWESOME. ATMOSPHERE - 4 Stars The decor is great, don't get me wrong. I love that you can see the hanging cured meats when you come in. And the bathroom is the most creative one I've seen in the city with their sliding doors. But, the layout of the restaurant is really slender and tight, so that it is a bit difficult to walk around without being in a waiter's way or bumping into someone sitting down. That also means seating is very limited. I would come with a party of 2-4 people. Anything larger than that is difficult, and you'll be stuck at the communal long table, if you're lucky. PARKING Complimentary valet. The restaurant sits underneath an apartment complex, so it looks like you're driving under the apartments. Overall, H&F is a wonderful dining establishment, and I'm a bit upset that it took me this long to finally visit one of Atlanta's must-eat burger restaurants.
(5)
Sheek T.
We had buffalo chicken skins that were so freaking awesome and fattening at the same time. "The Burger" was good too but one of the patties was too under cooked for my taste. We also got the cajun chips which were ok. I'd give them 5 stars but the waitress wasn't very friendly. Looked at me crazy when I asked for a food menu instead of the drink menu I had.
(4)
Brad C.
2 burgers, carbanara, and the deviled eggs.. that is all. I may die in peace. Snag some seats at the bar to avoid the reservation madness. We'll be back.
(5)
David F.
I don't think there are many places in the A-Town that do what H&F does. They make EVERYTHING from scratch except maybe cheese. They make their own bread, their own ketchup, own mustard, own pickles, cure their own meat and etc. The place is almost like a market and butcher shop in one with just enough room to have a restaurant and bar. H&F takes the traditional old school southern flavor and puts it right back in the south again. It almost like the chef is afraid to waste any part of an animal. This guy will cook it all. (HIDE YOUR LIVESTOCK). I'll spare the detailed review of the burger. You should already know it's one of the best. But what I will say is that if you REALLY want one your best bet is to 1) Go to the Braves game or 2) Go to Sunday brunch at H&F. Otherwise you will be part of the rat race to get one of the few burgers at the late hour. But if you aren't going to get a burger, let me challenge you to be open-minded and adventurous. Go for the unique culinary experience and leave saying you tried something you never had before.
(5)
Tamara Q.
One of my favorite places for cocktails great food. Their cocktail menu alone is worth coming here. The bar tenders making the cocktails look like artists working on masterpieces! They use unique combinations and look like they are putting their heart and soul into every drink. The food, in my opinion, is prob more like a 4 star. I personally love their burger (which they only make 24 of every night. They sell out at about 8:30 and don't serve them until 10 pm. I recommend getting there at 8- 8:30, place your order and put your name down for a table. Grab drinks, and hang in the bar area until you get seated. Munch on appetizers until 10.) I also love their hot dogs and chicken pate. They are really overpriced! The cost per item is misleading because it averaged about $7 but they are freaking small, so you have to order a million appetizers to actually appetize (I realize that's not a word, but seemed appropriate) Like I said, I love the burger, but i prob wouldn't go JUST for the burger because of the hassle, and because there are lots of other awesome burger joints in town, but the drinks are sooo worth going for, and hey, you might as well order the burger since you're there.
(5)
No E.
I come here often, just decided to review today. Food and service is consistently good, I like the variance with their drink menu. Overall great late night spot
(4)
A C.
The waiter was more interested in trying to show off his vocabulary than answer simple questions such as "What meat is in this?" A simple answer of "pork" would have sufficed but instead I received a gross description of how the animal was gutted prior to cooking without ever mentioned the type of animal. I ordering the carbonara and received was is clearly small portions for the price which tasted like bacon-flavored Raman noodles.
(1)
Theryl J.
Absolutely. The. Best. Burger. I've. Ever. Had. So I initially tried to eat at H&F on Thursday evening but they were completely full, including the bar. I waited for about 20 mins and no one left. Now I understand why. I'd heard about these famous burgers from friends who tried them at the Braves Games, so I knew it was something special. I didn't really bother to look at the rest of the menu, because the goal was to get the burger. I did notice that they had a decent amount of other things, including deviled eggs, but again, I was only concerned with the burger. And then the burger came....and I do believe the heavens opened, the Angels descended, and told me that this is the place I was trying to get to in life!!! Yes, the burger is THAT GOOD! It's like every great burger you've ever had in life, TIMES 10! I'm currently watching my calories, so I told them to "hold the bun" and the burger was even MORE delicious. Please go to H&F and order the burger. Now....don't wait! They are open until 2am.....I'm now a believer. H&F FOR LIFE!!!!
(5)
Amanda W.
the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all
(5)
Alex C.
Things have changed.... No longer is the burger exclusive. They have placed it on the menu all day and at turner field. Looks like the food purist gave way to profits. Unfortunately the burger became just a burger. I went back when they took care of each individual of the 24 burgers. Juiciest medium well burger without it being greasy. I went this week. They don't ask how you want your burger. They just give you well done and all the juicy goodness has been cooked away. Their seating in the restaurant has always been horrible if you get the tv tray sized table by the windows. They put your drinks on the window sill. You get an amazing view of a parking lot! The food is still good. Just no longer the best burger in town. Their crown will be taken by bones, grindhouse, or illegal food because they off the same high quality, cooked to your liking burgera with different toppings, and actual ambience.
(4)
John E.
(a much longer version of this review with photos, also posted to my food blog) Hollman and Finch Public House has become something of an Atlanta institution, it's located at 2277 Peachtree Road (I'm not sure if it's considered Buckhead or if it's Mid-Town, but Peachtree Battle is probably more accurate). I don't know how many times I've heard about the hamburger offered here and how it's the best in town. I really, really wanted to sample one, only to find out that they have this peculiar custom of only serving a limited quantity (24 double patties) a night, right at 10:00 PM. Once they're gone, they're gone. The interior is really interesting, with exposed glass walls to the exterior showcasing the bar. Inside there's a narrow hallway to wood booths. We elected to sit at open tables at the bar. Everyone else purchased signature drinks (mostly bourbon), but as you will note based on my reviews, I'm more of a beer-guzzling kind of guy. I chose the Lagunas IPA as one that I hadn't yet tried and was quite satisfied with it. Since the burgers weren't available, we elected to order two of their other signature dishes: Sapelo Island Clams (we ordered two pots) - these fantastic local clams come from the waters around Savannah and Brunswick and at Hollman and Finch, they're boiled in a creamy stock with rye whisky, bacon and jalapeño. Served with toasted wedges to absorb all that flavor - I believe this was my favorite item sampled during our restaurant crawl - simple delicious. I could eat two pots of these easily by myself. Veal Brains - now you won't often find me ordering organ meats although I've had plenty in my lifetime. Brains are actually one of the purest of the bunch with a light, delicate flavor (almost non-existent, which is usually why I pass on them). At Hollman and Finch, the brains are lightly breaded and pan-fried, served with a dark ghee, capers and vinegar. They are quite delicious (or at least what they're cooked in provides the right mix of fat and acid to satisfy anyone) - served with toasted bread wedges. As a tease, there are H&F "Hamburger" shirts for sale behind the bar - bastards! I'll make sure to visit again and sample more of the fine fare at Hollman and Finch Public House - the foods really harken back to a time when you visited pubs for your nightly meal with the family. The service was quite good and the ambience interesing. The sun was starting to fall and the lighting coming through the front windows was amazing.
(4)
Brittany W.
The H&F burger is one of my favorite burgers ever. And for good reason, I'm not sure what it is about it but whenever we go to Turner field I graciously stand in a long line to get one. My husband and I decided to try the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. The inside was a little cramped, we luckily got our own table instead of being put at a long one with other parties. However not a lot of stretching or moving around room, so I definitely wouldn't try to bring a kid here later on a weekend. We ordered two of their cocktails and they were wonderful. I can't remember what entree my hubs ordered but I stuck with the burger and it was like usual, heaven in my mouth. The service was pretty good, we overall had a great time and will probably be back!
(4)
Charlotte K.
I don't get this place. The food isn't great, the service is worse, the burgers are overrated. If you want a good burger go to cafe 640 on Mondays when they're 2 for 1 and you don't have to fight a line of hipsters to get them
(2)
Kristen C.
Before arriving to ATL, I did what all Yelpies do, check Thrillist and other sites that list popular places to eat in Atlanta. As a burger lover, I was excited to try it and wasn't disappointed. I made reservations through Open Table, and the establishment called prior to the reservation time and I let them know due to traffic I would miss my reservation but still looked forward to trying them out. They informed me that I would have options to sit at the bar and etc. This place is sort of hard to find, so it took a few U-Turns and then calling the place to actually get there. Once my boyfriend and i walked in we were greeted by the hostess and she let us know that we could sit anywhere we found an open space. The place is really tine so we crammed into a space facing the wall with a narrow counter table, but with a direct view into the open kitchen area. We both ordered THE BURGER (of course), I forgot that I couldn't add the works, but quickly got over it when it arrived. Can you say delish? I now understand why no substitutions are allowed, HF's wants you to experience the flavor of this divine burger and that mission was accomplished, I also like the "ketchup" with the fries, its a tangy sauce that may not be a favorite among some, but I love all things tangy, that leave a kick. This place i now a ATL must-see and stop-by for me. Moments like this, I wish I lived there. Seriously.
This place was not easy for me to find. I checked both Waze, Google Maps, and Yelp's navigation and ended up passing it twice. The HF symbol perfectly camouflages itself into the building. They say good design is obvious, great design is transparent, well... I think Holeman and Finch hit the nail on the head. I was greeted by three hostesses at the front counter, and ended up sitting at a cozy little seat at the end of their giant bar. I was greeted with a lot of dark colors, glass panels, and wood. Not to mention old-style lightbulbs. My favorite. A bartender immediately brought me a drink menu and a food menu. As soon as I knew what I wanted, he almost read my mind and was at my attention. Went with the Southern Comfort Brewery Amber Ale (which was more brown), Buffalo chicken skins, and "The Burger" After getting into my drink a bit, my bartender came back to make sure I liked it and asked if he could do anything else before saying "cheers." Man, I love good service. Soon my chicken skins arrived. The aroma from the buffalo sauce filled my lungs from the bar counter. It was dressed with sesame seeds and green onion. The sauce was of another planet. Perfect body, perfect head, perfect acidity. I wanted to eat it twice. Not to mention the blue cheese on the side was a masterpiece in itself. The burger arrived soon after. The fries that came with it were top notch, but I'm afraid the burger was less to behold. I thought it was strange when they didn't ask me how I'd like my burger, and it was exactly as I expected. Cooked medium well. No pink. Layered with two patties and cheese, a little onion, and no lettuce and tomato, I was a bit put off. That being said, the flavor was pretty good. Nothing to write home about, but hit the spot. Overall, I think the impeccable service and those wonderful chicken skins compensated for the less than stellar burger. Would return, and probably will!
(4)
Amy H.
Did NOT come for the burger but came for the hype!!! Started with the deviled eggs and the pickle and the jalapeno were good! Did not eat the ham one. The yeast rolls were AWESOME! two come in an order will get two orders next time!! The Pimento Cheese Sandwich was my LEAST fav - took a little bite and it was WAY to greasy. The lamb testicles were surprisingly amazing. Eggplant was good! Not spectacular but good. Quail was lackluster but the veggies and the grits on the side were AWESOME!!! Fried apple Pie is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Server was AWESOME! We came on a Monday night, very slow, we got tons of free little samples!! Loved the atmosphere. Will be back for sure!
(4)
Cindy T.
Yes folks. This is legit. Believe the hype. I'm always a little apprehensive that things aren't as good as the reviews make them out to be *cough*FlipBurger*/cough.* But this place did not disappoint! We came around 1230 on a Sunday so we could dive in on some burgers without having to fight the masses on a weeknight. We were given an hour wait time with the option of waiting for bar seating. It was only about 30ish minutes before we were given a table for 2. After the lunch time rush around 2, there were plenty of open tables so something to keep in mind. First off, this place is tiny! If it had a larger than 30something person capacity, I don't see the wait time being as long as it is. What is it with trendy restaurants having no space? I guess the crowd makes it look like a happening spot? I just felt really bad for the servers that had to keep excusing themselves to run from table to table to kitchen. Thankfully, we got a small table by the window instead of facing one of the walls by the bar. Decor was cute. You could see them working away in the kitchen as soon as you walked in. Also the hanging cured meats by the bar was a nice touch of rustic. As for servicr, our server was great! She had the cutest hair cut (not relevant but compliments can't hurt!). Gave great recommendations. Kept our water filled. Wasn't overly intrusive. I like that. Being as it was a Sunday, almost everyone had a bloody mary. And I am sheep. So I got one too although I usually hate bloody Mary's since it is just glorified tomato juice in my book. However, the one here is delish! Made with H&F's own bloody mary mix. More vodka than tomato juice and it had a spicy kick to it. Only thing missing was a celery stick though. It did have a delish pickled okra in it. The boy decided today was the day to make me look like I enjoy drinking alone so he opted for the kid friendly coke float made with pecan sorbet. We were both disappointed it was only a single scoop of ice cream. But I was a sucker for them bringing out a legit classic Coke served in a glass bottle. I'm kinda peeved I forgot to take the bottle home. Yep, I'm that person. I ain't even ashamed. On to the food! We got the deviled eggs as an appetizer. There were 3 flavors: something with bacon, pimento cheese and traditonal. We both agreed the traditional was best. Now for the star of the hour, the burgers! Which actually came out within 20 minutes of us ordering, very reasonable considering everyone was ordering it. It was 2 deliciously juicy beef patties with melted cheese and grilled onions and pickles. So simple. Yet so freaking perfect. Now anyone who knows me knows I absolutely CANNOT stand cheese. In most dishes, I feel like it's overpowering and just too creamy. However in this case. I was not about to mess with perfection so I opted to keep the cheese on. And I'm so glad I did. It complimented the meat so well and was deliciously melted into the patties. Please excuse me as I wipe the residual drool off my face as I am typing this and reminiscing. Do they do delivery here? They should! It would make so many people SO happy. And no on to - go orders either. I already asked. :( Short version: If you haven't been, go and let me know so I can come with you! I love watching newcomers' face when they get that glazed and amazed look in their eyes. If you've been, let me know when you're coming back! LOL Happy eating!
(5)
Jon R.
After reading that this place was voted to have the #7 best burger in the U.S. I had to try it. So I get there only to find out that you need a reservation. We didn't have one so they made us sit community style with about 10 other people. At first this was awkward and hard to focus on the person sitting across from you. But we got over it and vowed to make a reservation next time. Then it happened , by far one of the best burgers I've ever had. They also just added the burger to the regular menu. All fresh home made ingredients down to the ketchup. Yes the ketchup even stood out . It was the perfect blend between ketchup and BBQ sauce. The only knock was the SIZE of the DRINKS super small drinks but they were quality. All in all I WILL be back!
(4)
Amanda K.
What a FANTASTIC burger. The Timing: We arrived at 7pm for a friend's goodbye-Atlanta dinner, out of fear we'd miss out on securing our share of the 24 burgers cooked promptly at 10pm. We reserved our burgers and hung out at a high-top in the bar area. We sipped on beer for a few hours and made sure to tip our waitress well since we were occupying the table for so long. We came on a Monday night, and it wasn't that crowded. We probably could have shown up at 8 or 8:30 and still reserved our burgers. The Atmosphere: The restaurant is very small, but has a cool industrial/parlor vibe. You hear all the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, including the calling-out of orders. At 10pm there was a lot of yelling and chanting. Think, "When I say Burger you say Time. BURGER... TIME! BURGER.... TIME!" I had been waiting for three hours, so it worked on me. :) The Burger: Two thin patties, two slices of American cheese, onions, and pickles sandwiched between the fluffiest, freshest H&F bun I've ever had. The very edges of the patties were lightly crispy. OMG it was good. I don't typically eat pickles, but these were sweet and perfect. It also comes with a side of their ketchup (which tastes like a mix between ketchup and BBQ sauce) as well as mustard. I also don't typically eat mustard, but for some reason it just hit the spot! I ate part of my burger with no sauce at all (it doesn't actually need sauce) and scooped on a little homemade ketchup and mustard on the rest. Both ways were divine. Oh yeah, and the fries were hot and fresh and delish! The meal was simple and oh-so-well done. Turner Field vs. The Restaurant The H&F burger at Turner field is great. But the burger at the restaurant is perfect. There is a difference.
(5)
Atlanta F.
This was a great experience and we had a lot of fun. Very interesting menu items and selections prepared well and great service I look forward to returning and trying to burger next time!
(5)
Alexandra D.
Had the best time in the world here with my girlfriends! Had a blast and got to try the prized burgers- which they only make 24 per night. They have an exceptionally eclectic menu full of random and "weird" foods, which I am used to as a French girl. Brains, testicles... You name it. A great and entertaining experience. The next time I'm in Atlanta, I will definitely be back'. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Excellent service and killer food!
(5)
Chris F.
I've only been on Sunday's for lunch, but it's nice and the service is ridiculously fast. It can get crowded, so you may have to sit at the bar, but it's not so bad. The juicy, cheese dripping burger is great, but what's better are the fries, my goodness they are good. Also, they have a nice assortment of drinks. This seems like a great place to grab a drink before going out. No point for a long review, burger and fries, period!
(4)
Joe M.
Quite literally the worst thing I have ever ate in my life. The Blueberry Cobbler Not only did it take over 30 minutes to leave the kitchen.... It tasted like the pastry chef took a trip to Chernobyl to find some fruit that resembled blueberries. It tasted like tar, lead, and Mercury poisoning. I can still taste it. I can still feel it. I'd highly recommend a trip to Grady Memorial shortly there after.
(1)
Preeyam P.
Exceedingly underwhelming. I will say that the positives were that for a weekend night we only waited 45 minutes and the cocktail waiters worked the ENTIRE room not just the bar. This was exceptionally exciting for us, as the place was booming. However, the food service once we got seated was slow and the food was incredibly underwhelming. The waiter got sparking water all over one of my friends when he opened the bottle and another waiter ended up dropping a plate of toast triangles as he was trying to slide over some plates. For the portions, the food was incredibly overpriced. I would say the only reasonable thing on the menu was the Burger. Unfortunately one of my friend that got the liver pate got very sick that night and the next day off of it. I ordered the salmon medallions. I was not expecting a few small pieces of salmon and a few more potatoes. Again, small portions. The panna cotta wasn't the best I've ever had and the cobbler was somewhat meh. I was excited to try this place but was underwhelmed. Go for the cocktails and I hope you have a better time then we did.
(3)
Jeremy H.
There's three experiences you can have here: 1) the "famous" 10pm burger - make sure to show up around 7:30 or 8pm to get your place in line for one of the 24 burgers they make each night. The burger is your good, old-fashioned, double-stack American cheeseburger served on home made bread. But boy is it a great rendition of that burger. It's often called the best burger in Atlanta, and it's definitely one of my top burgers. 2) the Sunday brunch - you get the same great burgers, but you don't have to fight for only 24. There can still be a long wait, so it pays to show up as early as possible. 3) dinner from the menu - while the burger is really good, you're doing this place a disservice to not check out their regular menu. Most of their menu are small-plates. They have crowd pleasers like deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, and hot dogs. But the really interesting part of the menu are the parts menu (think cheeks, sweet breads, and brains) and the other interesting meat dishes. That's where H&F really shines! Each of the three H&Fs is great, and I recommend trying all three experiences!
(5)
Kelli K.
The burgers were delicious but I think a bit pricey for a burger of its substance. The seating arrangement is shared "elbow to elbow" not comfortable after downing a huge burger, I recommend you make reservation if you want private seating.Overall the experience was okay nothing spectacular.
(3)
Sneha D.
First timers to HF, and we did brunch for Bf's V-day treat. Everything was delicious, and we ate a LOT. The hot chicken is HOT, and I'm Indian, and I'm talking burning-my-mouth hot. But delicious if that's your thing, and the coleslaw that comes with it serves to cool you off a little bit. We ended up getting 2 orders. Bf wasn't a fan of the fried oysters, but I love oysters- fresh or fried- and the sauce that came with it was tangy and perfect for the leftover bread from the charcuterie (the waiter did an excellent job of who would like what based on personal preferences when it came to the charcuterie). The Crunchy Gentleman was reminiscent of the Raclette I had in Switzerland; melted gruyere cheese atop bread and ham, it was definitely a succulent party in my mouth. We ordered the Chocolate Mousse, and Oh My God. All I have to say is that if you're a fan of Nutella, this is like 872638x better. The cocktails were strong and refreshing. Great service, great food, strong drinks, and not as packed as I had originally expected- I would recommend this place to everyone.
(5)
Laurel R E.
Great service ! Fresh ingredients and good food that is filled with flavor. The burger is very tasty.
(5)
Michael B.
Went for the burger and left a little unimpressed. The burger was simply average and honestly I probably could have done a bit better at most 5 guys. On the upside the management has been excellent and promised a much better experience the second time around and took care of everything after I informed them.
(3)
Kat L.
The, place was really nice and the servers were very helpful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and attentive- basically, perfect. I had "the burger" and it was really good, but I wish I could've chosen swiss cheese. Instead, it had to be cheese-less. Oh well. It was pretty good.
(4)
Tiff H.
After a few failed attempts to get a burger at Holeman and Finch, I waited it out on a Sunday afternoon for the city's number one burger. Since we had a group of 6, we knew the wait wouldn't be short, but we got there around 11:45, thinking that we were ahead of the game. After parking in the complimentary parking deck, we made our way to what looked like would be a short wait for our burgers. The hostess predicted an hour long wait, which would be a lot better than the hour and a half wait I had been told before. We got to wait outside, where there are plenty of benches. After seeing every person go in before us, even those who arrived after us, we were finally seated an hour and a half later (just as I thought would happen). There is only one "large" table in the restaurant that holds 12 people. We luckily got to share the 12 person table with another group of 6, which worked out perfectly. Our server came and was nice and bubbly, like champagne. Unfortunately, I was in no mood for his charm, as I was starving and tired of sitting around doing nothing. After placing our order for 5 burgers, we waited once again for our food. And at last, we waited no more... The double stack appeared next to a small pile of fries and two small tins of ketchup and mustard. The ketchup was made in store, although I didn't appreciate the overly vinegary flavor. The fries were alright, nothing to rave about. But that burger though... The meat was tender and extremely juicy. Juices dripped everywhere as the ladies attempted to eat their burgers with grace. The buttery bun was fluffy and compressed perfectly with the pressure of our fingers. The serving amount was perfect, although a few more fries wouldn't have hurt. The server stopped by periodically to pick up our sparkling clean plates and refill our waters. Overall, I do appreciate the burger here, but the fries and ketchup? Not so much. I also do not appreciate the long wait. Maybe a solution would be to split up another larger table somewhere to accommodate for medium size to larger groups. Otherwise, don't bring more than 3 friends if you are looking for a quicker meal. We waited 1.5 hours for a 30 minute experience. I recommend Bocado for your next double stack burger experience, where you can make reservations and have a nearly 0 wait. However, if you can brave the wait, then by all means, this is hands down the best burger in Atlanta.
(4)
Justin C.
If you really have time to wait from 8-10 for a burger, this might interest you.. So why do I have to wait? Well they only make a limited number of burgers for the night, and you can start to order them at 8PM. The burgers won't actually be made until 10PM. But you should get their early so you can secure your burger loving spot. In the meantime they have a great selection of appetizers to keep your fuel going. The Kale chips are delicious along with anything cheese on the menu. When 10PM hits, some guy will come into the middle of the restaurant and start yelling and doing his burger fire starting chant/dance It is pretty entertaining and just relax a couple more minutes for your freshly cooked meat. It is not the best burger I have ever had but it does rank up there, and the experience really made it worth while.
(4)
T H.
Let me start off by saying I have enjoyed several visits to Holeman & Finch. Their staff has always been knowledgeable and friendly. The burger is one of the best in the city, no doubt about it. This review is simply based on service in the past few weeks, rather than the food. Lately I have noticed that their staff has become even more hipster and unpleasant (if there is such a thing). Last Sunday our server never broke her monotone unhappy demeanor, she was efficient and effective but I felt like she was "bothered" and unhappy to be at work. Honestly her attitude annoyed me in a major way. I brushed it off as she may be having a bad day and I moved on. I returned once again this Sunday only to encounter this young woman serving in the bar area. We were waiting for friends and did not place an order, she seemed yet again visually annoyed and unhappy. Once we moved to our table, we were met with the same lackluster unhappy attitude by another server. She never said hello, never acknowledged our presence until I had to ask her if she was our server. We were sitting there for at least 15 mins without so much as a "hello". This was a different server, who exhibited the same attitude as the young woman last Sunday. I am not sure what is happening but being pleasant at Holeman and Finch no longer seems to be important. I guess they have the attitude of "if we make these burgers they will come" and we don't have to be nice. That is the WRONG attitude. After living in San Francisco where hipsters were assholes at most dining establishments, it was a breath of fresh air to come to Atlanta and deal with "southern hipsters" they had manners and were chill without an air of superiority. Holeman & Finch seems to be employing the new breed of hipsters, who don't give a shit if you eat there or not!! Holeman and Finch you can keep your burger because I will not be back, I cannot deal with the lackluster to the point of being rude service just for a burger!! I will head over to General Muir where there is less attitude and a pretty decent burger as well or I will wait until you open up in the Ponce City Market and grab a burger, hopefully with less attitude and more enthusiasm. Honestly I am no longer interested in dealing with the new vibe of your restaurant.
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Vlad T.
Truly impressive: top bar program in Atlanta, as far as I can find. Culinarily very much like The Publican in Chicago, which is really saying something. How many bars have Genever, and how many know what to do with it? How many could put together an amaro flight for you? They make syrups in house, and even list how each cocktail is served. The outstanding menu and craft execution make Holeman & Finch a destination for me. The food menu is perfect for having drinks: small, innovative, fearless plates (corned beef tongue slider, anyone?) to expand your palate and experience, and pace your alcohol metabolization. Get your best foodie/cocktail geek (drinkie?) friends together. Drink, eat, share, and repeat.
(5)
Jennifer G.
Best. Burger. Of. My. Life. That's how I felt when I ate the burger at Holeman and Finch. Honestly though - everything was fantastic. We started with the pimento cheese (best I've ever had) and the pretzel (also great but that cheese was to die for so the pretzel didn't get top billing for me). When the burgers arrived.. they looked perfect. I normally add a little ketchup and mayo to my burger, but I had a feeling this wouldn't need it and I was right. I bit right in to my burger and it was juicy, meaty, cheesy perfection - with a little bit of crunch from the burger patties and the grilled bun - just sheer perfection. I had to try the coke float with the peanut sorghum ice cream and peanuts in it and I am SO glad I did. Give it a shot - it's a surprisingly delicious combo. (Side note - I want to add peanuts almost every time I drink a coke now - thanks H&F) On top of all this.. the service was impeccable and the food came out super quick. We decided to go at the last minute for sunday brunch while we were in town and there were no reservations available so we arrived early and grabbed a spot in the bar - the bartender was great. The place is pretty small so I would definitely make a reservation or be prepared to wait. *** According to our bartender - They changed the policy on the burgers as of November-ish 2014 - they used to only serve like 24 burgers a night and they had people pre-booking them all night. They stopped doing this - now they serve burgers from when they open until they run out so get there early! ***
(5)
Andrew D.
This is a solid place for late night, or early in the evening drinks and noshes. The menu rotates but there are many staples always on the menu including what I consider to be some of the best Steak Tartar in the city. They make their own sausage, and they procure much of their beef from White Oak Pastures which is a great local purveyor. Yes the burger is good, but if that is all you come for, then trust me you have missed 80% of what this place is about. I have always found everything here to be good if not great. Being right upstairs, I often come down to people for a drink or to quickly transact business. The staff are very enthusatic, and highly knowlegable. Many of the original award winning mixologists have since moved on but the people left maintain the same zeal towards fine cocktails and craft beer. I like that a cocktail bar like this has draft beer. Sometimes, well often times, I prefer to drink beer. Thus it is nice to have that option. This place is a sh*t show between 7:30-10:30 most nights, in particular because of the 10PM burger. Between that craziness, and the fact that many week nights feel like it is all consultants and people in from out of town on business, I often find my monthly visits more limited then I otherwise would like. Even on a slow night, the bar area is pretty raw and tight. In the dining room the cozy tables for 2 on the glass are nice, and I often prefer those late at night as opposed to jostling for position near the bar. Overall it is a great place for the city, and adds a certain degree of credibility to our scene's food and drink profile. My top dishes would be Steak Tartar (a must try), Cornmeal Fried Oysters, the Burger (if not too much effort to get), Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonia, Pot of Chicken Liver Pate, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding.
(4)
Marie A.
The fried oysters were incredible and the broccoli was the best I've ever had. Also had the lamb tongue and collard greens, both very good. I love that the burger is a standard menu item now!
(5)
Clarissa M.
Our experience started out great from our couch. M called to check on the status of the burgers and Steve was courteous and helpful on the phone. Parking was easy with the free valet. The greeter that we encountered was very professional and friendly. The *one* drawback that we could name is that the place is super small. On any regular night, I'm sure it comes across as rather cozy. On a crazy, busy Friday night, it was a bit of a madhouse. The cocktails were a home run, a touchdown and a hat trick all in one. We had the small plates while we waited for "the burger." My favorite is the Crunchy Gentleman. I would go back again and again just for that. The burger did not disappoint. We were impressed. Now - because I tend to notice rather offbeat things about spaces, I have to say I *LOVED* the sliding barn doors to the bathrooms. We will return - on a slower night. :-)
(4)
Christine W.
There's a lot of hype surrounding the burger - all you need to do is google "Holeman and Finch burger" and read the raving reviews. It is touted as one of the best burgers in America. That's a lot to live up to. Everyone has different tastes and ways they like their burger. I like mine with lettuce, tomato, red onions and kosher pickles. So, although this may be your cheeseburger in paradise, it's not mine. It's definitely worth trying. What makes the restaurant special is all the other delicious looking offerings. I will most definitely try them when I return! I do need to add that I had the white hops draft beer and it was absolutely delicious!
(4)
Austin K.
pretty amazing place not too big, the burger was awesome, havent got a chance to try the secret burger yet!! Will try next time
(5)
Tamara G.
Had the burger, of course. It was good, not the best burger I've ever had but definitely a better than average burger. Also had the pimento cheese which was tasty although I wish it was served with something other than sesame crackers.
(3)
Kelsi V.
Fun place! The concept of serving the "famous" burger for a limited time makes trying the burger an accomplishment in and of itself. .... The Burger is pretty delicious. (now found at Braves stadium as well) H&F has a special place in my heart because on my first visit we tried the brains... this was a first time I've had brains soo it was quite an experience. They actually tasted pretty good but I couldn't get over the whole concept.... I lost some foodie points on this one. LOL.
(5)
Mark M.
All I can say is simply fabulous! We have been here several times and it is always an amazing experience. Hats off to the team at this restaurant. The food is exceptional, service beyond compare and the ambiance is amazing. Stop by if you are in the area!
(5)
Alexander H.
Get the burger. One of the best in the city. Unique menu, has an assortment of interesting dishes and drinks. Also, offers a great selection of cocktails.
Fooled, once again, by all of the hype of another mediocre Atlanta restaurant. I think people in Atlanta want to give restaurants in Buckhead kudos just for their location alone. I suggested to a friend that we have Sunday Brunch at Holeman & Finch so I could finally get the opportunity to taste supposedly the "best burger in Atlanta" at one of the "best restaurants in Atlanta." He agreed to go. So my almost year long wait to try this place out was finally over. Upon arrival at the restaurant we were quickly seated at a community table. Literally elbow-to-elbow with the strangers next to us. Before our drinks arrived to us, a small table for two opened up and we asked to change seats. Our server didn't mind at all and quickly got us moved. We both placed orders for "The Burger." My friend wanted to substitute the American cheese for cheddar, but they wouldn't allow it. They also don't ask how you want your burger patty cooked. All are cooked to well-done. The burger is very simple. 2 burger patties with American cheese, red onions, pickles and housemade ketchup and mustard on the side. The burger comes accompanied with a small serving of French fries. My friend and I both thought the burgers were very average. Nothing special at all. I much prefer Yeah Burger and he prefers The Vortex. The French fries and housemade ketchup was the best part of the meal. Service here was quite poor as well. The restaurant was not very busy at the time of our visit, yet I only received one refill on my sweet iced tea. I waited close to 10 minutes to receive my first refill and I gave up waiting for a second refill after the server had already collected the tab for our table. I don't recommend this restaurant and I won't be back.
(2)
Nate T.
Great small plates and the burger is fantastic. Could have a better beer selection but spirit selection makes up for it. Deviled eggs were one of the best items on the menu.
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Linda H.
So, I had to check out this joint since everyone kept raving about it. I walked in and was advised that it would be a 1.5 hour wait ( At this point, I was convinced that we weren't getting a burger!) and then was advised that we can sit in the bar area. We Found a little section rather quickly and just sat down. It took about 10-15 mind before we were even approached ( I was already setting myself up for a crappy time), but we were finally helped. They have a pretty decent bar selection and my husband was rather pleased with their scotch selection. We immediately reserved one burger and was advised 10 mins later that we had one reserved! Woooohooo! So, now, we had an hour and a half to kill. -We started off with the deviled eggs; 3 way ( country ham- a little too salty for me; jalapeño - just so perfect; a pickled BBQ one- was rather tasty) -Then we moved onto the break box( pretty good- you can tell it's freshly baked) -Next the hot dog ( it's a dressed with a spicy mustard and pickled jalapeño- this TX gal LOVED it!!!) -Onto the bacon caramel popcorn ( I am a popcorn freak and OMG, delicious...seriously, you've got to try it!)...no joke! It had chunks of bacon in it!!!!!!! Soooooooooooo goooooood! -Finally, the burger! I have to say the hubby is a burger critic and he ( and I) agreed that this is hands down one of the best burgers we ever had! Yes, it's a plain cheese burger but the taste was just fantastic. The best way to put it, it was simple but out of this world! Yes, I'll be back!
(5)
Hr S.
I decided to try the burger again and this time it was perfect. Properly seasoned and juicy compared to the last one that I had. It was the best burger since I came to Atlanta!
(4)
mo j.
I don't know if they're still limiting the burgers 'cause it's been over a year since I've been here. a friend of mine (thanks Ivan JL) told me about the secret of going on Sundays for brunch. I ended up going 3 different times for brunch with my family. The burger was great and the lines weren't long then. I had the burger at Turner Field last year and it tasted very close considering they are mass made. I'm writing this review to remind myself to go back.
(5)
Jake E.
Small space. Not noisy and not a complaint, but you will be close to one another, maybe even people who are not in your party. Cocktails are good. Great selection of scotch and bourbons too. Appetizers of bone marrow and scallops were both very good. Great staff worked well with the menu and accommodating one of groups food allergies. The burger: it is no longer just 24 and only after 10PM! It is very good, but the bun was a little underwhelming. Usually like mine toasted a bit. Worth the visit. Although NOT the easiest place to find if don't know where it is as very easy to drive right by on Peachtree.
(4)
Charles A.
Atlanta magazine ranks this as the 11th best bar in the A! This was the first time I've visited this place so I was expecting a lot. I was not to thrilled with the size of the bar area....very small. However the staff and service was good. Great beer selection ...kudos there...now the burgers....absolutely the best I ever had. I more impressed with the taste of that burger than anything else....the drinks...the valet parking...the service...just order a burger and I bet you will be beyond satisfied. Bar wise....nothing extraordinary....but burger wise....miles above the rest!!!
(4)
Claudia A.
I came for the burger. I might have hyped it up too much. Not the best in the world but delicious enough that I will be back for another round. Yes it's offered on their regular menu now, used to be only for brunch or after 10pm. Now you can get it anytime, but make sure you have reservations (though they do let you have the full menu at the bar), it's a small cozy place. This place is tough to find, no big sign points to it, the HF on the front window looks like artsy decor. Look for Starfish or Eugene restauarnts. They do offer valet parking or free parking if you use the other entrances. I did not care for their overpriced frou frou drinks. They come in tiny glasses and only 2 of the 3 we ordered tasted ok. Deviled eggs ($6) are decent. You only get 3 btw . I only liked 1 of the 3 but I'm not an egg fan. Everyone else seemed to enjoy them. Fish and chips-small portions btw. We liked it, the chips was a soft, warm, potato cube. Very cool twist on this European meal. Burger ($12)-what's the hype about? First it's a house made bun, 2 brisket+ beef patties (ground and prepared in house), Kraft Cheese slice (it's American but I would have preferred "real" cheese), shaved red onions (shaved on top, topped with cheese and then grilled for a flavor infusion), bread and butter pickles (house made too), topped with (house made)ketchup and mustard. My only wish was that the waitress could come back and give me more mustard (only had teaspoon to work with). It comes with hand cut fries (for god's sake, give us more fries!). Got the Fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream ($7). it was decent. not my favorite the the waitress insisted it was a hit. Good warm inside, crispy outside with some damn good ice cream.
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Karen H.
I own a condo across from H&F, and I'd eat here every day if I could, bringing a giant wheelbarrow to haul my belly home across the street. Cocktails, check. Duck ham, check. I've had the deviled eggs (okay, love them, but please let this trend die down), the pig ear salad (the only miss, ears could have been a little crispier), the long beans, the tomato salad, the pimento cheese and the maple bacon popcorn, which is stupid, stupid, stupid good. Stupid. Good. Yeah, yeah, burger, shmurger. Eat everything else too.
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Nick K.
This review is for the Buffalo Chicken Skins. Holeman and Finch is a pretty Bougie spot, and I'll be first to say I'm a big fan of ambiance and nice restaurants with craft food and quality ingredients, but this type of restaurant isn't ideal for someone like me. The menu of entrees was a mere 5-6 dishes, which was disappointing. However, the service was great and the selection of beers and WHISKEY was on point. Buffalo skins were delicious, but overall the restuarant wasn't for me and was extremeley expensive.
(3)
Amy B.
I have to agree the burger is pretty special here. Seasoned well without overpowering the beef. Though the food was good, the portions were small and the staff not overly attentive so I am giving it 4 stars.
(4)
Jason W.
Fantastic! I had to go with the burger of course, it did not disappoint. I also had a small charcuterie plate which was really good as well. Make the stop if you're in Atlanta!
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Jenny D.
Our main reason to come here was to try the famous burger. We arrived about 8:15 pm on Tuesday and had to wait about 10 before we got seated. The place was not packed so we were able to get on the burger list. We saw other people arrive a little bit before 10 and they were able to get the burger as well. So I guess Tuesday is a slow day. In my opinion the burger was good, really good but not the best burger I've had. I had burger about 2 weeks ago at THERE and I seriously thought that was the best burger I ever had. My husband's opinion was that it was the the holeman&finch is the BEST burger he has ever had in his entire life...lol. Then again is didn't take a bite of my burger from There. They ketchup they put on the side was ok, it was a BBQ ketchup. I like the traditional Heinz ketchup. The fries it came were ok too. I was honestly more impressed with our small plates that we ate while waiting for the 10 pm burger. Here's what we started with. I liked that they served us small plates one at the time. We had a small table and it would of been too crowded to serve the several small plates we ordered. 1. Pretzel - thumbs up! I needed to order this immediately after taking a sip of my house cocktail. Wow the drinks are strong and I needed some food in my belly before drinking some more 2. Bone marrow - my favorite out of everything we ordered that night. I have never tried bone marrow and I honestly think it looks gross. The only reason I tried it is because my husband likes bone marrow. Surprise surprise it was amazing. For those of you don't know how to eat it, it has the consistency of softened herb butter. You spread it on bread and it a burst of deliciousness in your mouth. I wanted to lick the whole bone, no I did not do that in public. I would so do it if I was in my own home. 3. Lamb testicles - this is one the items you have to try. Just to show off that you are an adventurous eater. Again this was surprisingly delicious. It is breaded and pan seared. I supposed anything breaded is tasty. Would I order it again, not really because there are so many other items I wanted to try. I say it's worth trying though 4. Grouper cheeks - this was suggested by our waitress. She said it was one of her favorites on the menu along with the bone marrow. In my opinion the grouper cheeks were tasty but not really special. 5. Pimento something...I forget the name but it was basically a mini sandwich with pimento cheese and bacon with b&b pickles. I don't like pickles so we asked for it on the side so my husband could eat it. I have to say out of all things we ordered, this is #2 best after the bone marrow. REALLY REALLY REALLY good! Unfortunately I was too full for dessert. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is not cheap. We ordered all of the above, and note it's not really too much even though it's 5 starters and burgers for two. The small plates are really small. for eg the lamb testicles gives you 2 slices and the bone marrow is just one bone, the grouper cheeks were 3 pieces. We ordered 2 cocktails and 4 beers. Anyway total bill was about $122 including tax. No tip included, i tipped 20% for good service. The cocktails are pretty expensive. $13 each for a very small glass. The beer was s good price though..the beer my husband choose was $6 each. The only reason I took away 1 star might seem really petty. But i asked for extra ketchup for my burger just because it's a habbit for me. When I looked at the bill I noticed they added 50 cents extra for the ketchup. C'mon...really?
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Rahul G.
A social experiment gone wrong. That is how i would describe my experience here. I had been planning to try the renowned burger (claimed to be one of the best in Atlanta) for several months. I was horribly disappointed. First of all, this place is not easy to find because it's so small. I doubt it could seat more than 50 people. It's tucked behind a driveway leading to a parking deck. Once inside, it has a typical contemporary american feel in a cramped space that overlooks the parking entrance/driveway which makes for a poor view in a restaurant that is lined with windows. Although I was there for the burger, I was surprised to find a limited sunday brunch menu that offered only one traditional brunch item (french toast priced at $25). It seemed like they were trying to make the burger the only worthwhile item to order. Now on to the burger. It consists of 2 patties which i learned are smash burger patties meaning they are thin. It was topped with American cheese, pickles and onion. It was served on a greasy bun and could only be prepared medium well but was essentially well done. The burger was extremely fatty and immediately reminded me of something i would order from a fast food joint ( mcdonalds for example) . Overall it was too greasy and did not warrant a "best" or even a "good" burger distinction. I felt like i had wasted my time and precious caloric intake for the day. For the rest of the day, I felt full and disgusting because of that burger. The entire experience was like one of those experiments where they serve the same fast food burger to two different groups of patrons. One group is aware that it is average and will typically give pretentious and condescending feedback, while the other group is told it's from a "reputable" establishment and give it raving reviews. That's how i felt after reading all these reviews: Deceived.. With subpar service and an underwhelming burger, I'd say save your money and go elsewhere. Highly DO NOT recommend.
(1)
Thomas L.
Going to Holeman and Finch is beyond the burger they're well known for. Although the burger is quite good and the ritual of waiting till 10 or 1030 during weekdays is a unique experience I would say the other items on the menu like bone marrow and deviled eggs are equally fun and tasty. I would say the burger gives the biggest band for the buck though.
(5)
Sara M.
I ate rabbit. I also ate oysters and clams and quail. Maybe not that out there for some people, but for me, this is huge! My palate doesn't extend a whole lot further than chicken, but I agreed to be adventurous and try whatever food was placed in front of me for the night, and i'm pretty happy I did. Before I get too into the food, ill touch on the ambiance. The place is located in an unassuming building, but once inside, the restaurant is is pretty cozy and swanky. The dark lighting makes it romantic-ish and hanging meat in the front lets you know what you're in for. Free valet doesn't hurt either. Definitely a date place. The service was great the whole time and our waiter was nice, attentive, and full of good suggestions. The only drawback of the whole meal was that they were out of a few items and drinks. Understandable and a good sign that everything is fresh and made to order, but when you have your eye on something and it's crossed off the menu, it can be a tad disappointing. Anyhow, the menu has a bunch of weird shit on it like brains and liver and sweetbreads. Definitely not for someone who is picky (or who is usually picky and not willing to be daring for one meal) and without a doubt not for vegetarians. We ordered (and forgive me as I turned all the ordering over and thus don't recall the exact name of most of the items): yeast rolls, pretzel rolls with Gouda, collard greens, quail something, toad in the hole, oysters something, rabbit loin and a cheese plate. The cheese plate, rolls and pretzel/gouda are obviously easy peasy and were all delicious. The pretzel roll was like an amped up grown up grilled cheese. The rest of the food came out tapas style as it was ready. First up were the greens which were delish with a heavy smokey flavor and tons of bacon pieces. Next was Toad in the Hole which was probably my favorite of everything we ordered. The rabbit loin I would have sworn was chicken as it wasn't tough or gamey at all. It came in what I would call a big rabbit croquet, and the fried batter was obviously delicious since, well.. it was fried. Quail I didn't personally love as it was wings and I get seriously grossed out with eating anything on a bone.. but that was a me thing. The oysters were good. Also my first time trying them so nothing to compare it to, but it was good flavor and once I got past the balloony texture I was a fan. My drink, which was named something about the mood and contained gin, kina l avion, belle de brillet and green chartreuse was strooooong, too much so if you ask me, but I'm a lightweight. Even sipping it throughout the meal, I couldn't finish it, and it was pretty small to begin with. Definitely come here if you are a foodie.
(5)
Harold W.
They have complimentary valet which was a nice touch. I am getting the Damson in Distress and Moofah Doofah drinks. $23 just for the first round of drinks alone. I hate to admit it but they were both delicious. Full of flavor and the bartender, Sarah tasted everything. So I trust that everything is going to be awesome. We ended up sitting at the corner of the bar. We canceled the table since the food and drink menu were the same. We ordered the Pork Sandwiches to share. That was heaven in my mouth. I don't like spicy food but I had no problem eating the spicy pork. We share this dish and I wanted to fight Danny and push him out of his stool for the last bite of each sandwich. I didn't even care that it is our 17th Anniversary and he was paying. Did I mention that he decided to order an off the cuff Sazeric which was flavorful even though I dislike Absinthe. It really didn't there strong until towards the end of the glass. The valet were nice and quick to get our car. They asked how we enjoyed our evening and were interested in conversation. Highly recommend this place. Next time we visit: 10:00 Burgers and probably a $200 bar tab.
(5)
Dawn M.
We sat at the bar, since the wait for a table was 1.5 hours. The bartender/server was awesome. Very knowledgable about the menu. He sold us on the veal brains to start. Yes.. The thought of it grossed me out at first, but WOW. They were so delicious. I ended up getting the burger. My boyfriend got the pork belly. Everything was to die for! Definitely will be back. A little pricey, but worth it.
(4)
Adam B.
Drinks were awesome, and burger was delicious. However, it may be slightly overrated as I do not believe it was one of the top burgers I've had. It was a bit too greasy for my taste.
(4)
Capri L.
I was visiting the Atlanta area and found this place on several online write-ups so decided to try it for brunch. I called to make a reservation but the host suggested that my party walk in and sit at the bar for immediate service. The bar area is very cumbersome and the tables are small. People repeatedly bumped into me and the waiter knocked my purse over. My party ordered the burger, French toast, deviled eggs, carbonara, and peach salad. While the flavor combinations were unique in the deviled eggs and the peach salad, the portions were very small and the menu was over priced for what you get. My entire party left with much more to be desired.
(2)
Kathryn W.
I've been here twice. It is not very vegetarian friendly but my foodie friends like it. If you expect uber veggie friendly options in a place decorated with pork/lamb legs and stuff, a place known for mouthwatering burgers... you might need to check yourself. Drinks are very good. I find the whole 'limited supply of burgers' thing very hokey. Is the meat delivered every day? That's the only way they'd TRULY "run out"... right? The waiter got my order wrong (very wrong) but was sincerely apologetic about it and made it up to me. I'd go back but only get drinks :) okay...maybe some pimento cheese, too.
(3)
Andrew W.
Yes, the famous Holeman & Finch burger lives up to the hype. For a burger purist, this should be the gold standard by which all other burgers are measured. That said, the service was... appalling. My wife and I arrived for Sunday brunch and were told by the hostess to expect a 35 minute wait. No biggie, that was to be expected. Over an hour goes by, and we still haven't been seated. What happened? When we asked the hostess, her response was that the tables used for two tops had been combined to accommodate a larger party. Great... so nice of them to tell us that after we'd been waiting for so long. Oh, but it just kept getting better. After waiting another 15 minutes, we finally got seated. To our surprise, there were two other empty tables nearby. We knew for a fact that the hostess had been turning away other couples telling them that the wait was now 2 hours. Why were these tables empty? When our waiter arrived, we placed our order - all at once: two burgers, a Pimm's Cup, a Coke Float, and the Deviled Eggs. The waiter offered to bring us two glasses of water too (which never came). After waiting another ten minutes, I got my Pimm's Cup. Still no Coke Float for my wife, deviled eggs, or burgers. Then we watched as the "Maitre d" (as he called himself) allowed his friends to bypass the long wait time everyone else had to endure to be seated at the empty tables. Within five minutes of them being seated, they had a table full of appetizers and drinks. Still no Coke Float, deviled eggs or burgers for us though. Yup, we got leap-frogged. After harassing our waiter, who seemed content to ignore our table, we finally got the deviled eggs and Coke Float. Then, our burgers came. We definitely felt like we were being treated like unwanted second-class citizens. It really was unfortunate because I'd heard so many great things about Holeman & Finch. The Pimm's Cup was excellent. The deviled eggs were "ok". The Coke float was "ok". The burgers were juicy and flavorful - the perfect burger. Once we got the check, I noticed that the Pimm's Cup was $3 more expensive than how it was listed on the menu. What the hell? I had the waiter correct the error, but if I wasn't paying closer attention they easily could've gotten away with it. What could cause such an error? I wonder... Having an amazing burger that everyone raves about does not give the front-of-house license to treat their customers this way. The burger warrants the four and five star ratings that so many Yelpers are awarding Holeman & Finch - kudos to the kitchen. However, based on the service (or lack thereof), I cannot - it was a 2-star experience.
(2)
Rose G.
Finally made it out here for my birthday! The burger is one of the better ones I've had since moving to Atlanta. It has just the right size, perfect amount of cheese, and it is oh so juicy! If I can still remember the taste and crave it only a few days later, than I know I ate an amazing burger. Also, the pimento cheese dip with crackers was also very good! Loved this place. I will be back!
(5)
Tatum C.
Yep, best burger you'll ever have! Also great craft cocktails. Really great atmosphere and bar scene. I will be back to try some other menu options soon. Burger is priced very fairly for the quality, cocktails were a little pricier but fantastic!
(5)
Timothy L.
Given the title of "The Best Burger in America" back in 2010 by Alton Brown, this burger is pretty damn good. BUT, as a California native, my taste buds have been indoctrinated by the In n'out establishment. For ~$14 bucks, you get a double cheeseburger with a side of fries. Homemade bread and butter pickles garnish the burger along with sides of house-made ketchup and mustard. And while the burger is good, given its price, I'd rather go to In n'out. It was definitely worth trying for all the hype, but I wouldn't get it again. Keep in mind, it's 2015. Previously, "The Burger" used to be exclusive--only for the ambitious and serious foodies who'd show up hours early to reserve one of the 24 burgers made each night. Today, The Burger is on the menu for all to enjoy. (I probably would have liked The Burger more if it were still exclusive.) Holeman & Finch still earns 4 stars because there's more to Holeman & Finch besides The Burger. For example, their bar is amazing! I got the Short End of the Stick. (Haha; the other mixed drinks also have witty names). While pricey, their mixed drinks are quite tasty. The Burger along with The Short End of the Stick left me quite satisfied and eager to return to try something else! (Side note: The Short End of the Stick is advertised as a drink that is lit on fire. As a partial pyromaniac, I was disappointed when my drink did not show up on my table in flames; rather, a cinnamon stick was lit on fire and then quickly submerged in the drink such that it was extinguished but gave the drink a smokey taste.) Pragmatics: The restaurant is very easy to miss. If you pass the Panera Bread, you've gone too far. (It's across the street from Panera.) They have complementary valet parking, but if you drive right past the valets, you can just as easily park the car yourself. The restaurant is also very small. The bathrooms are very clean, and the doors slide open; so don't get confused if for some reason the bathroom door doesn't opening after downing too many drinks at the bar.
(4)
Tunicia W.
It's definitely worth it. The Burger made my eyes roll to the back of my head. The ketchup is a perfect blend of tomatoes and a barbecue blend. I like to eat my fries with barbeque sauce anyway so this was a win in my book. A fry mistakenly dropped in the mustard and even THAT tasted great. How about I used neither on The Burger, because The Burger was just THAT good. All the flavors just meshed together so friggin' perfectly. In addition to the greatness that is The Burger, my co-worker and I shared the caramel bacon popcorn and the cinnamon roll. Just all kinds of sugary goodness. The 30 minute wait wasn't bad at all (we arrived at 11:40) considering that there was a line out the door when we first parked. For my libation, I had a pink noise that was perfect and light. If I am ever so lucky to have a Sunday off again, I will come back, because I'm not about to come during the week and wait 3 hours for The Burger. Even though it IS worth it.
(5)
Denise R.
I went here on a Sunday early afternoon and got a seat at the bar right away. Very small and contemporary. Great cocktails! I tried "The Burger" which was just OK to me. I've tasted better.
(3)
Megan K.
Sweet Jesus. Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I'm a total dick when it comes to burgers. I'm a bonified burger snob and am generally underwhelmed. This might be the best burger I've eaten in my life. And that's a lot of burgers, folks. It's just so refreshing when something built up as much as H&F burgers actually comes through. Every element is perfect. For me, the perfect burger has a soft, but sturdy and flavorful bun (check), ground chuck (not sure here, but like pretty sure), 2 thin patties vs 1 thick one (check), flavorful cheese (check). And there's more: the distinctive crisp on the patties. I don't know how they do that, but every burger ever should be made that way. Oh yeah and beef tartare is the best beef tartare I've ever eaten too.
(5)
Shawn H.
I had worked up the burger in my head and it just didn't live up to the hype. I'm a huge fan of sweetbreads and was not impressed with those either. Now, on to the good news. The place is beautiful, staff is awesome, and drinks are poured with talent and precision. Their cured meats are as tasty as charcuterie comes(don't miss the ham). Deviled eggs, the bacon one in particular are good. Prices are very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber.
(3)
Yasmin H.
NEW CHANGES: the burgers will now be available all day as they have been added to the menu but they do run out on crazy busy nights. Also, they are finally taking reservations for all tables except for the communal table and the bar area. The hours also have changed to being open till midnight on M - W. Just tried some new menu items... the Crunchy Gentleman, the Oxtail, and the pulled pork slider. They were all awesome but my favorite was the crunchy gentleman which was a perfect two or three bite size take on a croque madame and/or grilled cheese sandwich. The ox-tail bowl was savory and perfect for a cold night but just wish it came with some crispy bread for all the yummy left over broth n juices that I felt went to waste. The cocktails here are always on point and I've never had one here that I haven't enjoyed even though I frequently tell them to "surprise me". Anthony was our bartender and he rocked every drink we ordered and was great with my obnoxious witty banter.
(5)
Jesse G.
Great foodie experience. Fantastic selection of cheeses, lettuces, desserts. Menu selections are unique and well thought out. I ordered a dish that came in an iron skillet, pancake on the bottom, poached egg on top. Two thick crispy bacon strips curled along the inside efde of the pan and a pan fried goose liver on top. Garnished with clover. How incredibly well thought out and splash full of flavor. For someone who doesn't like liver, this dish was just amazing! Great selection of whiskey, even had Weller 12 on the menu, and the bartender came to our table to clarify a drink I ordered. Great service, our waiter took time to thoroughly explain the menu and fun crowd in the center of Buck head. Will definitely come back here again.
(5)
C D.
Any place that tells me the burger comes well done i approach with skepticism. However, I'm now a believer. The specific combo/ratio of cheese, pickle, and onion creates one delicious no frills burger.
(4)
Kevin F.
Wow. My one rec. Get lots of apps.
(5)
Mel M.
Definitely a great place for great drinks! Anthony made our drinks to perfection! The burger was outstanding and if you are not sure what you want to drink, Anthony is great with providing a suggestion!
(4)
Melissa G.
Get. The. Burger. (The one at the Ted, while delicious does not compare). Go on Sundays when it's served all day, wait for a seat at the bar - bartenders will keep you well stocked on great cocktails and interesting conversation.
(5)
Gene X.
OK so the burger here is pretty tasty! It's made with brisket as well as chuck you can taste that it's different in that way. The burger comes with Kraft(!) American cheese, pickles and onions, and is on a house made pain de mie bun - but is otherwise pretty traditional. The two 4 oz patties are really well-made and flavorful even though they are cooked medium (I usually prefer medium rare). The fries that accompany the burger are cooked just right retaining the crunchy outside while still moist in the center. The house made ketchup has a nice zing to it and mixed with the mustard accompanied my fries just right. I left the burger without adding ketchup or mustard since it's outstanding flavors stood well on it's own. Compared to the General Muir burger I had last night I'd say they are on par with each other but the General Muir is a bit more to my tastes being a bit more dynamic rather than traditional but I would definitely hit up H&F any time anyone was craving a burger!
(5)
Daniel C.
I don't see the point in an in-depth review of a place that already has over 650 reviews... so here's the cliffnotes. Good luck getting a seat. We just walked into the bar right when a table was leaving. The service is sporadic. Our appetizer came out literally 1 minute after we ordered it then the burgers took about 30 minutes. Please put your phones away. Why does everyone need to take a picture of their burger? They all look the same. The burger was really, really good. However, there's so much hype how can you ever live up to it? Get the bacon caramel popcorn if they have it. End
(5)
Erin C.
If my rating were based solely on customer service, Holeman & Finch would get 5 stars! Initially, we decided to come here only for THE burgers and were very excited to try them. We did not realize the burgers did not even go on the grill until 10pm. We decided to order a few of the small plates while we waited. We had the Hand-Chopped Steak Tartare ($12), Pork Belly Sandwich ($6), Cornmeal Fried Oysters ($13), and the Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4). I suppose I'm not a Steak Tartare type of person. This was the first time I've had it and the last time I will order it from ANY restaurant. I did enjoy the Pork Belly Sandwich. If you come here, I would recommend it over everything else I tried. The Fried Oysters weren't bad. I love fried oysters, but wasn't a huge fan of theirs. The Deviled Eggs came with three in one order, with the flavors country ham, jalapeño, and b&b pickle. Not bad, but I wasn't too impressed. Then, the burgers came. In my opinion, they do not live up to their hype. It was quite disappointing. I'm not saying they're bad, but they're definitely not worth the wait. I'm pretty sure we will never return. Oh well.
(2)
Paul M.
This restaurant is a great place to go. Complimentary valet service right at the door. A great selection of awesome food to order. Good sized tapas plates at a reasonable price so you can try multiple items. Would definitely recommend and return.
(5)
Hiep H.
Love this place, it has hands down my favorite burger. I make every effort to go here when i am in town. Though general Muir also is now on my list of great burgers. If you want a greasy burger go there if you want a delicious non greasy perfectly made burger... Come here!
(5)
Tanna L.
What the crap. Maybe it was an off night years ago but the burger I had this past Saturday may be the best I have ever had. We got there ~8:45 pm. Our plan was to hang around till 10 for the burgers but eat and drink beforehand. You can order the burgers as soon as you get there so we reserved a few. Started off with the hot dog. Decent, nothing spectacular. Not much pop on the casing. Warm, not really hot temp. The pickled jalapeno was a great side. Had the lamb fries. Surprisingly tasty pan fried micro cauliflower. The testicles themselves (possibly the first I've had besides my own, what?) were good for what they were. Sliced thin, texture similar maybe to bologna. We got a variety of cheese plates which were really good as well. So after 90+ minutes, the burgers came out and they were freakin' fantastic. Nothing else needed besides ketchup and honestly, it probably didn't even need that. Good temp, gooey melted cheese, well seasoned and this time the texture of the burger was excellent. Not crumbly at all. At times I couldn't even tell where the cheese ended and the burger began. Man this was so good and the rest of the group agreed.
(5)
Rahul H.
Another 6 star joint. They do everything right here. Too many highlights to speak of. Just look at the insane menu and know they deliver! Whenever I'm in the ATL I always find time to come here. Trendy but casual. If you can't get a table in the smallish dining area the bar is get in where you fit in. They fire on all cylinders here from microbrews, craft cocktails, food, and service. And yes... the burgers. I will put it out there and say my favorite burger of all time. No hesitation on calling it. They make the entire thing in house down to the bread and condiments. Note that they give you condiments. Not some pretentious "it doesn't need condiments" asshole schtick here. Perfection that reminds me of the simplicity of my youth. If you're lucky enough to get one you'll know what I mean after one bite.
(5)
Audrey A.
So I did not understand most of the ingredients on the menu, but I was just in time to get the last burger and to be honest, it was MEH for me. Like I don't see what's all the hub bub about...maybe I just don't have taste buds. I got their at 7:30 and had to wait until 10pm to get my burger. The people are really cool who work there, but yeah...if you are a patient person I guess you should try and see for yourself why this place is so famous!
(4)
Melissa I.
As long as you like loud and small places, you will love this place. The service is exceptional and the food is amazing. Ordered the chartruderie, mussels, octopus and the famous burger. All really great and delicious paired with a nice Pinot noir :)
(5)
Jody J.
Great Valentine's Day pick! Service was a little lackluster at first as it took 25ish minutes to be seated after our reservation time and the waitress was slow getting to our table but afterwards it was all great. We were able to nab a spot at the bar and get some drinks. I Started with the Bless Your Heart which had a bad after taste but was still intriguing and a good chance of my usual pace. For dinner I ordered the beet salad and the faro which is amazing and has a wonderful creaminess. My husband had the burger which he states is in his top 5 of all time. He also loved the bourbon selection as he is a big time collector. Overall a good experience. I would just recommend being prepared to wait for you table even if you have a reservation on a busy night.
(4)
Anna H.
My husband and I have lived in Atlanta almost five years before coming to this infamous spot. I had heard about the burgers and was overdue to try one. This was naturally one of the best parts of the meal. I loved the double patties and double cheese, and you could tell that the meat and other ingredients were all top notch. Even though the burgers only come one way, I still found myself wishing they added lettuce and tomato. To me it's hard to have a burger without those veggies! All in all it was a good burger but not what I would call the best in Atlanta. Prior to the burger we started out with the deviled eggs which was a small appetizer but with excellent flavor - done three unique ways and very mouthwatering. I had a White Thai beer which was citrusy and went well with my food. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits as his main course. This item should have been on the appetizer list instead of with the entrees. There were barely any grits even though this should be a main proponent of the dish, and only three little shrimp. He ate part of my burger and still left a bit hungry. That was definitely the most disappointing part of the meal. He mentioned that he probably shouldn't have shown up "hangry" to the restaurant. Besides the food, the customer service was prompt and solicitous. It's a small restaurant and definitely not a spot for big groups unless you have a reservation. It was just the two of us on a Tuesday and I was glad I had made a reservation.
(3)
K A.
The menu is a lil pricey but the burger really is top notch! I will definitely come back and recommend ONLY the burger.
(5)
Delandra V.
Excellent selection of unique small plates. Fabulous ambience. When you enter, there is a view of the butcher's block, which really whets the appetite. Some seating is communal, so you may be at the table with soon-to-not-be strangers. Our cocktails were on point, the wine list was great, every dish was so very delicious- my experience there could not have been better!
(5)
Leanne E.
How have I never written a review? I love love love H&F. Now that the burger is off restriction it's just the bestest place to go for a burger and a beer. Enough said.
(5)
Gi J.
There are a variety of interesting menu items, and because it was halloween, I decided to try the veal brain. It wasn't something that I was prepared for texturally, but they provided a crunchy counterpart in the form of bread, which helped immensely. The bartender, who was dressed as Ryu, made excellent drink recommendations and everyone in our group enjoyed their cocktails. Among our favorites were: the crunchy gentlemen, hot chicken, the tartar, and the deviled eggs with bacon. I'm not traditionally a deviled eggs fan, but that was legitimately good. The service was decent although we did have problems locating our zombie server and the service staff at times. The burger, as everyone else has stated, was delicious. It was cooked perfectly, extremely savory, and the barbeque ketchup was absolutely delicious. After the massive quantity of food we had collectively put away as a group, I didn't expect for everyone to finish their individual burgers, especially my petite girlfriend. It was just one of those foods that hit a continual high note throughout eating. I didn't get tired of the taste and it never felt like a chore. I just kept wanting more, down to the last bite. Overall, it lived up to the hype and I would definitely visit again!
(5)
Li J.
Well the burger is damned good - and I've had a lot of fancy burgers. It's the meat that is the star here. Super flavorful, well-seasoned, fresh beef. You get a few fries to complement the burger. I ordered mine medium well and it was cooked perfectly. This burger definitely met my expectations. I ate at the crowded bar by myself and the bartenders took good care of me. And to top it off the, burger is pretty cheap (compared to LA or NYC prices). $12.96 with tax included. Hmmmmm they forgot to charge me for my coke - just noticed.... Go there and get the burger. Mess around with the other stuff on the menu during your second visit.
(5)
Natalie D.
Best Burger ever!!! I normally don't eat burgers. But this burger is to die for! It so well seasoned, hand made patty, hand cut fries and home made sauces. You can only get it all day on sundays or reserve it no later that 8 pm during the week. Yes I did say reserve it! Its that amazingly good! They only serve about 20 of them during the week. Thats why you have to reserve it. The service is very good. The bartenders are skillful and it seems as if they love what they do. My bartender was Kaleb and he was super nice and pleasant. I do not recommend a walk in since this place is usually busy and the wait might be over 45 mins. You could do a reservation online or be brave and do a walk in. It might be a bit pricey but totally worth it! Burger its (12.96 with tax) Good eats! Natalie D
(5)
Alma C.
People talk about the burger and charcuterie, but I think the real winner here is the steak tartare. It's no joke some of DA BEST steak tartare I've ever had. When I first had it here, I started fantasizing about growing a few extra rows of canine teeth and a second stomach to handle the volume of the steak tartare I wanted to gobble up. Great bar service, fair pricing for quality. Card carrying carnivore approved.
(4)
Emma F.
A HUGE thanks to my new Yelp friend Christy M whose review made me aware of their Sunday burger availability!! I now feel like my relocation to Atlanta is complete, for I have had the Holman and Finch burger. We went at around 3:00pm on Sunday and were seated straight off. I actually had expected a huge wait as a lot of the reviews speak of lines out the door and hour long waits. We found this to not be the case at this time. Service: Our server was fantastic, super friendly and personable. He even accommodated my request for an iced espresso/Americano. Overall though everyone who came to our table was friendly and chill. Maybe it's us being from the West Coast, but we really like laid back, chill service. Here, everyone just seemed really casual and relaxed. Atmosphere/location: This restaurant is located in a condo complex called the Artmore. I think there might also be a hotel up there, not too sure. Still, it's easy to miss if you're looking for a restaurant. Easiest way to get there is to turn into the Artmore from Peachtree Rd and the Restaurant will be on your right. Once inside it's a real casual yet upscale feel, a bit hipster, but in a good way. Actually, it reminded us a lot of some of our favorite Capitol Hill Seattle restaurants, which made us super happy. Food: Ok here's where I have to admit I came here wanting to hate the burger. Not that I'm a mean spirited person but I hate the whole foodie hype, gimmicky thing around only serving 10 burgers at 10pm and not taking reservations so that if you want this thing you gotta come at the busiest time and wait three hours for the dang burger. No burger, I thought, was worth that. So, I came on Sunday and prepared myself to be underwhelmed. *swallowing pride* I was wrong. I was so, SOOO very wrong. This burger is far and away the best burger I have ever had. I would wait in line for an hour then another three hours at a table to eat this burger. It is not foodie hype, it's worth it. I never finish more than half a burger, ever, in this case I ate 2/3 of it. My husband, who doesn't eat beef ate the other 1/3, again never happens. That is how good this burger was. It is exactly what I love in a burger, it has no superfluous toppings, no fancy sauces, just the best ingredients cooked perfectly. Fries were excellent as well. The other things we ordered were also excellent. Here they are: Deviled Eggs 3 Ways: The best was the Jalapeño, followed by the ham, followed by the pickle. All where really excellent. These also come out super fast and were quite popular, I think every table that was sat after us got an order. Yeast Rolls: "Is she really gonna write about bread" Hell yes I am! These rolls were awesome and fluffy and the butter they came with was super creamy and delish. As a tip, ask for salt when you get them as the butter is unsalted. If all restaurants served bread this good I'd gladly pay the 1.50 for it. Crunchy Gentleman: This was super tasty, the husband ordered this and was kind enough to let me have a taste. It is the best croque monsieur I have had in Atlanta. The only thing I would say is, if you like eggs, get it toped with a fried egg. It wasn't so smothered in bechamel and cheese that the egg would be overkill. If I ever order this that's how I'm doing it. Latte and Iced Americano: I gotta talk about the coffee just cuz I'm a huge coffee snob. They win MAJOR bonus points for not using a push button machine. Even more points for making a good cup of coffee without the help of the push button machine! They even accommodated my request for an iced Americano which wasn't technically on their menu. Waiter was real cool about it when I asked too, he said "I don't see why we couldn't, we just pour an espresso over some ice" and that's what they did, and it was so good! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant even if you don't get the burger. Great food and great coffee is kind of a no brainer. They also have an amazing looking booze list which I will be trying in the future. Next time though I'm going at night to try their parts menu, I love me some good offal and with the caliber of all their other food, I am sure I won't be disappointed! I will update the review once I do that.
(5)
Charmean S.
Upon arrival I was seated pretty quickly. I ordered The Burger, which has a very unique flavor. I'm certain pork is mixed in with the beef but I didn't see it listed in the description. It's possible I will re-visit this place again.
(4)
Gaurav H.
The place is kind of small, so we had to wait a little longer than expected. Once we got a table, we ordered the deviled eggs three ways (strawberry, jalapeño and bacon) and the burger (they offer two choices-medium well or well done). Both were quite nice!
(4)
Jonathan S.
Burger (five stars) lives up to the hype but service (do the math) sucks. One time the lady at the front was being rude to people waiting to get seated. Dude, there's nowhere to wait, just deal with the fact that people are getting in between your little hostess station and the bar. She yelled at people for being in her way and then tried to be super nice to the people who just entered the restaurant. Made me lose a my appetite a little bit. One time the waiter forgot I ordered a burger. It was Sunday, and we had a group of ten, so waiting sucked (read above hostess lady yells at people). It was a rough Saturday night, and I'm tryna grub. We order, food comes out and everybody but me gets their burger. I'm like dude. Waiter doesn't notice for ten minutes. Which means he didn't even check to see how people liked their food. I flag him down and I'm like dude, I thought we had a connection, both of us being from the Bay Area. He apologized and ended up paying for the burger which kind of salvaged the situation but not really. If I'm waiting an hour and half to get seated you best believe I expect you to get my order right and on time. All in all, burger is worth it but the restaurant personnel needs to step up their game.
(3)
HJM M.
Food is great, as are some of the bar staff. The burger is everything you've heard it was. Typing this msjes me think about it and now my mouth is watering. However, some of the waitstaff have come across a little stiff or nervous. Maybe they are young or just under a lot of pressure? It's a pretty tight space, so if you're a sit-at- the- bar type of person, it'll be a tight squeeze. Not exactly a really relaxed place, so I'd probably only eat here when it's not a prime time. Would still like the service to be a bit warmer though.
(3)
Jeff S.
I have tried many restaurants in search of the holy grail of burgers and I believe my search has come to a end, hands down the BEST hamburger in ATL. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, my only complaint is I wish they would go back to serving bigger portion at night, I miss a whole country gentleman sandwich as some other plates, and the carbonara bowl is heaven. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a burger in Sunday.
(5)
Scott C.
This majestic, wonderful spot was always right under our nose. I'm kicking myself that I haven't made it over here sooner. There's so much variety on the menu. I even love the wrestling/lucha theme to the drink menu. I had the foie Gras french toast and it was amazing. My girlfriend had the sweetbreads and tortellini and this were just as good. The appetizers and desserts easily impressed just as much as the dinners did. The community table was a fun thing as well. I'm just surprised that they don't have a bigger restaurant space. They are such a great concept that is so excellently executed that it needs to be shared with more people.
(5)
Jamie W.
Holeman & Finch is one of my favorite places to eat in Atlanta! The food and service is top notch! Love everything we have ever tried ok the menu but some favorites are the crunchy gentleman, deviled eggs, the gourmet hotdog, & of course their famous burger! Holeman & Finch has it all figured out!!!
(5)
Richard R.
THE SCENE Sunday, August 4th, 2013 - Today was a great day to have lunch with friends. A group of my yelp buddies decided to do a burger tour of a few of Atlanta's best burger joint today. Some in our group arrived around 10:50am, which was a good thing. By the time I'd gotten there @ 11:05 the line was significantly long to get in @ 11:30am. We were seated promptly once the doors opened and not long after that our burgers began to arrive. By far Holeman & Finch was the favorite burger of the group. It was no surprise to me since I'd been here before, but it was the first time for everyone else. It gave me unique pleasure to see each of them loose their H&F burger virginity, which was highlighted by strange noises and twisted facial expressions. Have you ever seen a foodgasm actually happening to 5 people at one time? I thought I was gonna have to get Brent H and his burger a room all by themselves. THE DOUBLE STACK H&F BURGER This is one of the few things in life that lives up to the hype and is honestly somewhat indescribable. I don't think words can accurately give you a tangible description of the beefy goodness of the meat and perfect balance of bun, toppings and cheese. Add delicious, perfectly salted, golden brown fries and house made mustard/ketchup and you have ATL's best burger meal right here! See for yourself: yelp.com/biz_photos/hole… The burger is not that big, but probably one of the most proportionately correct burgers I've ever eaten. It doesn't leave you hungry, but makes you want just a little more. I truly regretted splitting this burger, but we had two others to try on our tour and I needed the stomach space. THE VERDICT Although this was the first stop of three on our Burger Tour, it was an easy win from the very start. I think Bill G said it best at the end of the meal when he said, and I quote: "This burger is so good it makes me feel better about my life." LOL.. Indeed! Yelp100plus[2]
(5)
Daniel H.
The best burger in Atlanta, if not the country. Really great sides and cocktails. Admittedly have not tried the other items on the menu, but with a burger that good, why bother??
(5)
Bob S.
the 10 pm burger is great, but we need to get over this waiting til 10 pm. It is time to put the burger on the menu all the time every day. My god it is a burger. It can't be that hard to make or prepare. come on!
(5)
Matthew K.
I love the burger here! If you're willing to deviate from that norm, try the "Farm Egg And Pancetta Carbonara". It's to die for! I recommend avoiding peak hours if you didn't call ahead for a table. I think the "Cornmeal Fried Oysters" are a pass. Overall, a very nice dining experience, a tasty menu, and well trained staff. Regards, Matt
(4)
Adam S.
Love it. Plain and simple. Thankfully the burger is a permanent fixture on the menu now. All though it takes away from some of the allure of first come first serve, I'm happy to see it stay. The drinks are very well crafted and we always go for the tar tar to start our dining quest. Great spot for a first date, or a "I'm sorry I screwed up" date.
(5)
Katherine K.
Been here twice now... Nice little spot in midtown. Across the street from a shopping plaza with a panera bread for reference. There is a complimentary valet but if you drive past the first level you may just park yourself and skip the tip to literally walk down a flight of steps. Anyways the staff are professional, gracious, and attentive. Good. Seating can get limited so try to go on a slow weekday to reserve a burger because they run out. These burgers are so in demand that you do have to start a tab to claim it. Although your card isn't charged it's just to reserve it? Anyways small intimate space, walk in the hostess stand separates the bar to the right from the dining room to the left. If anything I think the best thing there is the cocktails. Th mixologists know what's up and there is a handsome dreamy black gentleman behind the bar that seems to be head bartender? Not sure but he's so cool. Try a drink I promise it's worth it. Honestly only had a bite of burger but it was good. Watched it bring wolfed down. Then again, they make a BIG deal over the burgers and make abgrand announcement when they come out with like 12 of them saying "when we say burger you say time! Burger! time!" Kinda juvenile but fun. I tried the steak tartare. I love steak tartare and I kept hearing theirs hyped up as amazing but I wasn't blown away. It was ok,not great. There were shavings of potato flakes on it I didn't care too much for and the seasoning felt a bit dry. But what do I know. Front of house man chatted with us a bit as date asked him about their bakery. Apparently it go so big, they had to move the bakery to another location and now distribute to 200 restaurants? Well damn. The bread is good. Brioche buttery yellow. Anyways it's a good spot if you just want to stop in for a drink. Although the seating is just stools at the bar and it's always pretty crowded. Also not too many tables in the dining room. This place screams exclusivity. There a big communal table in the middle with a couple of booths behind it a two seaters by the windows. The two tops are kind of tight as they can fit only two plates comfortably with your drinks on the windowsill. Go here if you value quality over quantity.
(4)
Craig V.
I love that this restaurant is an Atlanta specific place. I take all my guests to experience the great service and wonderful food that takes place here. The burger has just been well created overall, from the patties and cheese to the buns, the texture just melts in your mouth. I recommend this place 100%.
(5)
Isaac S.
After researching for the best burger in Atlanta, all Google searches and consultation from friends led me to Holeman & Finch. I do not like using hyperbole or pretentious descriptions of food, but The Burger from H&F is one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and an absolute must-have. The service was amazing, but the wait for the dessert was the only downfall. But come on. It's one of the hottest spots in Atlanta, of course there's gonna be a wait. This place is an absolute 5-stars.
(5)
Candy L.
Sighhhh This burger gives me LIFE!! I officially became addicted five months ago. I mean it is absolute juicy perfection. Seriously. I have had to restrain myself from visiting this place every weekend because my waistline was in jeopardy. Sooo I've cut back to once a month. That should be okay right??? Lol
(5)
Pam C.
My most recent visit...early March 2015. Started with the deviled eggs and a beer, pretty good. King and Duke still serve my favorite in Atlanta. Next i ordered the High Cotton cocktail, it was too sweet for dinner, so we pushed it to the side and had it for dessert. We also had Where There is smoke there's fire - the best bourbon mezcal cocktail I've had. Mezcal didn't over power the whole drink, but you definitely could taste it. Fire starter surprised us all by being one of our favorites. Just remember there was tequila, hibiscus soda And habernaro shrub. ...lately every cocktail I've had with shrub had ended up being a favorite of the night. Short End of the stick was sweet but good (not as sweet has high cotton). Down Yonder was also a winner of the night, pisco and black walnut bitters is all i remember. ..but very good. Ok enough about all the cocktails we had. For dinner I ordered the Veal Brains. ...I know, daring of me, right? Never had them and this was a place I trusted to try them. My first impression was they reminded me of fish sticks with a different texture. The server did not agree with me ;)...either did my table mates. Very rich, glad I ordered them, but probably wouldn't again. Looking forward too trying the spring cocktails when they come out.
(4)
Byron S.
Mediocre. Sloppy annoying service. For a gourmet burger I'd give it a B-. Radish salad: pointless.
(2)
Mike S.
Before I moved to Atlanta (1 yr ago) I watched the Layover episode and vowed to try a H&F burger asap once I arrived.... Well - it took me a year but I finally tasted one on Sat. We've been doing the burger crawl (after seeing Creative Loafing's article) and we're nearly done trying all the spots... We saved H&F for near the end. I've always loved burgers back in California but never appreciated them like I do now since arriving in ATL where they seem to be an art form. Didn't think Bocado or One Eared Stag could be topped but the H&F burger was perfecto.... So many pics have been posted, so many reviews etc.... The flavor of the meat, American cheese, that bun, those pickles etc - it's so simple yet done so well with the best ingredients. Can't wait for my next trip there....
(5)
Angela S.
I love this place. Tried the burgers every place and none measure up to theirs. We have come here since they opened and they are still the best!
(5)
Hieu H.
it's been a while since I've been to Holeman & Finch and it's still just as good as I remembered it. The Buckhead crowd can be a little annoying, but the food and drinks are worth journeying into the land of botox, bottle blondes, and bills. I always find the bar area to be a lot livelier and fun and usually end up just seating at the bar and eating there (the wait for an actual table can vary, especially late at night). If you want good Southern cooking, Holeman & Finch delivers. Their collard greens are amazing with the right hint of salty, sour and sweet. I swear, I could drink the pot licker (the juice that the greens are cooked in) since it has the perfect amount of salt, vinegar and smokey bacon bits. The "pea" soup is another wonderful find. I put pea in quotations since this is NOT your typical wimpy watery pea soup, but hearty and sticks to your guts. The soup is served over grilled cornbread so it tasted more like a stew since all of the cornbread soaks it all up. Simply Amazing! We also had the fish and chips which were a textbook example of what the dish should look and taste like. Love the homemade ketchup. Great consistent food that never disappoints.
(4)
Andy L.
So here I am sitting in what appears to be an ultra-chic dining establishment that I've seen on television, and it hits me... The smoked trout is abso-f'n-lutely amazing. Where have you been all my life? Come to papa. Yeah yeah, they have that burger that everyone raves about. Who cares. That's for brunch on Sunday without a fight. I came for the flavors, and the service most Yelpers unleash five stars on. A really small, but intimate dining space makes for an almost tight experience, but it works when surrounded by cool people, good wine, and a vast array of cheeses to suit your every need. I dig it. Our server was very helpful with selecting the plates and flavors, given that I'm not much learned on the new trends in gastronomic sciences since EasyMac. The service is outstanding given the tight maneuvering spaces and amount of plates to be served. Not bad at all. Yeah, we didn't want, nor get the burger because that's the natural thing to select. My inner hipster wanted to be nose-deep in fish, pasta, pork bellies, and that Crunchy Gentleman thing. We are planning our return with maps, and spelunking equipment to better equip ourselves for the next adventure.
(4)
N V.
Great food & service. Yes, the burger is delicious but so are the other options. Either way, go.
(5)
Monique T.
Definitely one of the best burgers I've had. I recommend arriving no later than 8:30 if you want to sit in the dining area and want a burger. Also, I recommend trying to make a reservation to guarantee a seat in the dining area. Your best bet is to go on a Sunday for lunch. Unlimited burgers!
(5)
Lindsey D.
I went on a Thursday, which means it was super-crowded, but despite that, we found 2 seats at the bar (we didn't have a reservation) and despite how packed it was, the waiter was attentive and accommodating, we got our food and drinks in a timely manner. The food is good, love the deviled eggs and the burgers. They have valet staff available to park your car, which is good because it's in the busy midtown area. I've only been there once, but no complaints so far, I'd go again :)
(5)
Lauren H.
I've been wanting to try their burger for awhile and finally got around to doing so last month. My husband and I went on a Sunday around 1:45 for brunch since waiting around until 10pm on a weeknight for the elusive burger doesn't sound very appealing to me. The place was pretty packed so we went to the bar area for a drink while we waited for our table. We were seated around 20-30 minutes later. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I imagine that they probably stay packed most of the time. We started with the deviled eggs three ways for our appetizer. We only got to try the eggs two different ways though since they ran out of the jalapeno version. We were starving so they were really good. The appetizer came out pretty quick however it felt like it took forever for our burgers to come out! The burgers were good but I don't understand the hype about them. I did like the homemade condiments that accompanied the burger. Also, I think our burgers only came with one patty instead of two, now that I think about it. ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) BOO! Service was good. I wouldn't mind coming back here for a burger but I definitely wouldn't go out of my way for one.
(3)
Isaac C.
Best burger I've ever had.
(5)
Damon M.
Hands down amazing food and cocktails. If you solely visit this place for the burger, then you're clearly misguided. They have a number of great items on their menu that trump the burger, in a large way. I think the whole H & F burger craze is a bit over the top if you ask me, but that is pretty much the only con I have for this restaurant.
(4)
Kevin B.
Had the famous burger. Only real complaint was my bun was toasted but cold. So it felt like my complete burger wasn't made to order. Glad I experienced it but no rush to have it again. Restaurant layout is horrible.
(4)
Kojack ..
If you like tiny dining rooms and confined seating then this place is ok. I didn't have reservations, so I sat at the bar on uncomfortably hard and cold steel bar stools. They have excellent beers and a good wine selection. A popular item on the menu is their burger & fries. Although, it was tasty I still felt hungry afterwards. They charge extra if you ask for additional ketchup. The fried apple pie for dessert was a let down. It was mostly crust with a little apple filling. This place hard to find because its not on the main road.
(3)
Jeremy R.
No burger available. When we asked about it, our waiter told us to go to Argosy across town instead. We got the distinct impression that he wanted us out of his restaurant, treating us like we just watched Food Network and stumbled into his precious godlike restaurant like fat tourists. We've lived in Atlanta for 20 years. Not a way to respond to the question "Aw, you guys are out of the burger tonight?" Also, $30 for two Irish coffees is ridiculous. They didn't even with cream in it like a true Irish coffee. Just coffee and Jameson. Amazing that a place can charge so much for a drink and not even know how to make it.
I've been living in Atlanta for about 8 years and this is the first I have come to tasting a burger similar to in and out! It was absolutely the best thing ever! The meat was flavorful, the cheese was melted inbetween two parties of meat. The meat was cooked right. The bun held up. There is nothing wrong with this burger, and I've eaten plenty of burgers to compare!! I also had the pasta carbonara, that too was a delight! The best part was the service! We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were awesome! They gave us a lot of information about the food. Overall, I cannot wait to go back!
(5)
Albert M.
the only words that need to be said is that this is the best burger i have ever had and could ever dream of, and therefore it is the best in the entire world. never again will i or can i say "best buger ever" because there is no way i can imagine anything topping this...but i am open to the challenge ps-we also had the most outstanding appetizers and dessert. pimento cheese, deviled eggs, bacon carmel corn, and pretzel bites. outstanding. homemade ice cream sandwich for dessert. yes sir!
(5)
Kalani C.
Came here based on the stellar reviews. Place didn't disappoint. Quite small restaurant housed beneath The Aramore building across from Restaurant Eugene. We were seated in the quaint dinning room as our preference at the bar was packed. Low lights, high ceilings, and hanging charcuterie greet you at entrance. The menu is broken down into a smorgasbord of "tapas"-like concoctions with almost endless customizable variations. We had the 3 cured meats with a 3 cheese set that they combined on one bamboo cutting board that literally was the length of our table. We also had the clams, blackened cabbage & glazed parsnips. All singular in taste and quite a culinary expedition as you can build on flavors by adding picked relishes, fruit compotes, jams, etc. Actually quite fun and entertaining. A unique dining experience. For dessert we had the otherworldly sticky toffee pudding and the adorable Hostess-like apple pie, dressed in glazed sugar and comes ala mode. Comfy & delicious! A very trendy, unusual experience that we took to naturally, yet could frustrate more traditional diners that don't want to be burdened with the plethora of choices.
(4)
Harene P.
Enjoyed my visit here. Good and interesting eats. Polite wait staff. I wish I was able to try the burger that everyone was raving about but unfortunately you have to wait until 10pm to order one, we got there around 5:30-6ish, I was a little disappointed about that. I would go back if I was in the neighborhood again but I have a feeling that I still wouldn't get a chance to try the burger being that they only make a certain amount and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't get one because I got a sense that there may be some exclusivity there.
(3)
Ashley M.
I really, really love this place. Even after hearing all the hype about it, it definitely met my expectations. The boyfriend and I arrived straight after work to guarantee our reservation for their famous burger. During our wait, we tried: -Pork Sandwich -HOT Chicken -Cracklin with Chili Salt -Goat Sausage Mofongo -Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Next to the burger, which was super awesome fantastic, a close second favorite was the Carbonara. It was just the right portion, a little heavy, but delicately seasoned. Everything in the dish was very fresh, including the pasta, and the pork pieces were crisp and tasty. But....OMG the burger was good! I can't wait to come back and order it again. It's hard to describe what makes this simple double cheeseburger combo so delicious, but it is! And my last tidbit: the HOT chicken is really, really hot.
(5)
Partha A.
A fine place to drink I would say. Some food bites are good as well. What bothers me is the 24 burger limit gimmick. But I don't intend to have their burger anyways. parking is complementary. Always busy. The cocktails are usually very well made. I ve had the will and the word, the supressor and something else that i forget. Service, at and around the bar is terrible. A little less terrible in the dining area. But b prepared to drift into the server's oblivion every once in a while. Food - from the menu you can't really pick out appetizers from mains or desserts from sides. unconventional is appealing only if it is well executed. the menu is not gastronomy friendly. it is just a hotchpotch of things that can be quickly whipped up. i ve had the bokchoy, the carbonara, fish n chips, hot chicken, devilled eggs. everything was ok. i liked the bokchoy the best. at least it had some amount of imagination. desserts - disaster. the sorghum cake was mealy sweet pound cake spaced with thick sugary icing. the fried apple pie - thinking about it is making me nauseous. i might go back for the cocktails. But wouldn't have food there.
(3)
Lexie C.
My two experiences have been nothing short of fantastic. We went after Brew at the Zoo, a fine choice for post-boozing noms. I was lucky enough to get the last hot chicken of the night and I shamed everyone at the table. I about inhaled the thing and would recommend it to anyone who can handle it. We went yesterday for a post-hangover, why-did-we-drink-that-much recovery and self pity session. I had a cup of the coffee and the burger. The coffee was amazing and served in a one-cup French press. I absolutely loved it. And the burger, well, it's the burger.. get real, it's pretty perfect. The woman next to me ordered it without the pickles and cheese and I almost slapped her. I see a lot of people complaining about the service. I haven't been on a really busy night but I did watch the bartender make a ton of drinks. Good drinks take time to make. If you're in that much of a rush, you probably aren't taking the time to enjoy it, either. I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Amanda T.
Ok, about this whole burger business. They say right on the website that their burger is not a gimmick, but that's exactly what it is: a gimmick. A device used to attract attention or business. "HEY, WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE BURGER THAT WE DONT TELL ANYONE ABOUT AND ONLY SERVE IT DURING THESE TIMES BECAUSE WHY NOT" Even their description of the burger on their website is pretentious as hell, using convoluted language to make a regular cheeseburger sound "exquisite." It is not stated on this yelp page (where we saw the restaurant) about the limited number of burgers and that they are in very high demand and only during certain times. We heard it was a good restaurant, get there and it is packed with nowhere to wait, even inside, and waiting 3 hours for a burger is ludicrous. We went to Yeah Burger and knew exactly what we were getting, and it was damn good. If you're into the underground hipster junk and base your experiences on how exclusive or unknown it is, then come here I guess. Otherwise, go to Vortex or Yeah Burger for actual food.
(1)
David K.
I hate to do this, but things have clearly changed here and I'm not as in love as I used to be. I have fallen out of love with the 10 o'clock burger. There were times when I used to have wet dreams about it. Last Friday it was ordinary. Yes, ordinary. Where has all the duck fat gone? I'll admit it. Sometimes I like some hefty grease. It wasn't there. Alexa G. was part of our crew that night and she's soooo right about the ketchup. It's different and not in a good way. One thing I could always rely on was ordering ANYTHING off of their always changing drink menu and loving it. Usually the ingredients never seemed like they'd be good together, yet they always combined for a fantastic libation. The Berry Something-Or-Another (not it's actual name) was $11 I just left on the table. I couldn't drink it. Kit F. best described it when he said it tasted like "someone poured water on a used maxi pad" and then wringed it out into a glass. Come back old H+F. I miss you!!
(2)
Tu P.
food and service was amazing. had the following: Edward surry ham, oconee river catfish, deviled egg three ways, bone marrow, veal, clams, pate, and chocolate moose.
(5)
James G.
This place was visited with one goal in mind, to get my hands on one of their FAMOUS BURGERS!!!!! I was successful in this goal, will explain more later. Let me start off by saying the atmosphere was awesome. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, but that was no problem considering there was a bar. I started the night out with a nice unique cocktail and some Bacon Carmel Popcorn while we waited to be seated. Both were delicious!!! While waiting we were able to put an order in for the burger! So the night was already successful. Once we finally were sat down, another round of drinks were ordered, I had another cocktail of a different sort, I wish I could remember the name of it, but either way it was delicious as well. The seating area was really nice, but a little dark for my liking. Our waiter was amazing!!! He was so kind, and very prompt. Considering H&F has so many unique food choices, our waiter was very helpful in giving his recommendations. We listened. There were 4 of us at this restaurant, so we all just ordered something unique, and shared. And don't forget, we had a few Famous Burgers coming. Once the main meals came here is what they consisted of Hanger Steak, Bone Marrow, Two Burgers, and Veal Brains...yes Veal Brains. The Hanger Steak was cooked to perfection. Excellent, excellent choice. I've never had Bone Marrow before, and I was not disappointed at all. IT was delicious. Next, was the Burgers. Let me just state I've tasted many burgers in my day. I have always striven to find the perfect burger, this was the perfect burger. Farm Burger and this place are a close 1, 2 in deciding the BEST BURGER EVER. IT was so juicy, so delicious, I wish I could of just ate it for days. GO THERE AND EAT THIS!!!! Oh yeah, there is one more item to talk about. I know it seems like the burger was the best thing I ate...but something trumped this; VEAL BRAINS. I do not know what we were thinking when ordering this, maybe it was the drinks talking, but we ordered it, and lets just say there were no brains left to be found on the plate. They were served in a butter sauce and you ate them over bread. You have to order the Veal Brains, trust me, you will thank me later. All in all Holeman & Finch was a 5/5 for me. Great vibe throughout the restaurant, the employees were nice, great drinks, and amazing food. If you are in the Atlanta area and really want to put yourself out there with eating some unique food, go here.
(5)
Don B.
Oh man, just what I love in a restaurant. Meat, cured meat and cocktails. We stopped in and waited for a table at the bar. The bar is fun. We decided to ignore the table and stay at the bar. We met some interesting locals and they joined us for dinner at the bar. Making friends in a city not your home is great. We had some great cocktails, pates, deviled eggs, hot pretzels and caramel bacon popcorn. That was amazing. We arrived at 8pm and our intentions were to stay for 10pm burger time. Here is a helpful hint. If you want to ensure you get a burger do the following. 1. Get there early, at least 2 hours. 2. Start a tab at the bar. 3. Immediately tell the bartender you want to reserve a burger. They will put it on your tab, take your name and you will have one reserved. All 24 were reserved by 830pm. Burger was fantastic. House made buns from a bakery they own, house made ketchup, mustard and everything. If you are a foodie this is the place for you. Something warm and fuzzy about dining at a place with such a passion for producing food right. I love the charcuterie and I love that they do it in house. Their setup for curing is amazing. I will be going back on my next visit to ATL. Good times!
(5)
Jin M.
I'm going to be honest with you- this review is based on my drunken experience at Holeman & Finch. So I'm not sure how accurate this is; I apologize in advance if my taste buds were skewed due to 486202 shots of Jameson, and 2453 cups of Jet Fuel slushy from Flip Flops. (Jet Fuel is the devil) It was probably around 1am when we left Flip Flops from a Halloween party. Not quite sure what happened between there and ending up at H&F, but whatever, we all made it in one piece to eat some breakfast. I had these amazing cheesy breakfast quesadilla. I can't tell you what it was called, but I remember there were eggs and cheese in it. We usually stop by Waffle House for a 'after-booze dinner/breakfast', and I'm always satisfied with whatever I'm eating from WAHO. But this was different from WAHO. It was super good. I pretty had my face planted into the plate. I wouldn't be surprised if I was licking the plate. Anyways, one day, I will go in there sober, and I'm sure it'll still be freaking good.
(4)
Justin A.
I don't really know what I can add here that hasn't been said already, except that the house beer is pretty good. This place has more than just burgers, but I came for the burger. It was very reasonably priced. I can get a much worse burger for about the same price nearly everywhere else. I mean really I think it was like 12 bucks for a world class burger and fries. Of course the beer added like 6 dollars but totally worth it. It does edge out the Bocado burger (by a slim margin). I think the biggest difference here is the Holeman burger are thicker patties, the bun is a little better, and it has these tiny sliced onions inbetween the meat. Those little touches do make it a better burger.
(5)
Matt O.
Went here last night and wasn't disappointed. Thanks yelpers for the help since I'm not from Atalanta. Our server Jazz should get props while there was a hiccup in our wine order he still stayed positive and even threw in this absolutely delicious ham. Food was good for the price two people 130 bucks with some drinks.
(4)
Dalan C.
Cool trendy spot with awesome food and even better service. First, you got to love that they have a parking structure, which makes it nice and easy to park. Again a hip trendy looking joint, with lots of people in their later 20's and 30's. I came and sat at the bar since they were full in the main dining room. But the service there was awesome. Super friendly staff and attentive and quick. I started off with the Mixed Green Salad. This was a really good salad and not over dressed. Packed with really nice flavors coming from the crispy shallots and candy pecans. Next was the Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Pasta. This was insanely good and perfectly cooked pasta. A must have if you go there. For my next course I had the grilled pork belly sandwich (more like a slider) again delicious and cook amazingly with a little crispiness to the belly. I ended with a pretzel to go. Again a great pretzel, but I would say slightly over priced at $5. If I get a chance to come back, I will definitely try their burger (which they serve at 10pm and only make 24 of them).
(5)
Cassi P.
Absolutely amazing food!!! If you like an adventurous meal....this is for you!!! Nothing came out that wasn't spectacular!!! The cocktails are a little pricey, buuuutttttt delish!!!! Try the Southside drink and the crunchy lady tapas,!!!! Yummmm
(5)
Johnny B.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Their burger are great(if you can get one). The bone marrow is like a delicious, rich butter and the mondongo, spicy tripe soup with crisp pork belly was amazing. It's a small place so there's almost always a wait, but definitely worth it.
(5)
Nancy R.
We came here for brunch. Crowded. Be expected to wait. One bad thing is that we found out that our server overcharged us for our meals but didn't end up changing our bill??? I hate places that do that. FOOD: I got the Fried Oyster sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich came on 2 slices of buttered toast with slices of purple onions. The onions rings are lightly battered thin rings. Great taste, but leaves your breath onion-y all day!
(3)
Mary E.
This has to be one of the best places I've ever been to. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are beyond friendly. With that in mind, the food is out of this world! Try the bacon caramel popcorn. I've never had my taste buds dancing this much before. Do not wait to get your burger order in! Its the most phenomenal burger you'll have.
(5)
Chris W.
One of my favorite places to eat at because of the unique and interesting things they serve that you simple can't find anywhere in Atlanta. We have tried virtually everything they serve; however, here's a list of some of my favorites. Pot of Chicken Liver Pate Veal Brains Beef Heart Steak Tartar Bacon Caramel Popcorn They've changed the menu a few times and some of my other favorites are no longer there, but these few have remained and are still fantastic. All in all it's a great place to share small plates and try something new. Also, the cocktails are rock solid.
(4)
Sheree C.
I was tagging along with friends as unknowing tourists in search of the famous burgers. We were told to expect around 1 hour wait for a group of 7. The bar area was packed and there isn't an actual waiting area so we were constantly getting run into by servers. They also have a unique menu of cocktail/beers to enjoy while waiting.. Luckily we were seated in ~25 minutes since we opted to split up and take two tables. This place is tiny! First of all the burger wasn't on the menu, nor were we aware that burgers had to be reserved. Some of my pals interrogated the waiter who then informed us they usually sell out by 8 pm even though they don't go on the grill until 10 pm ! So, reserve your burger as soon as you arrive. Otherwise, our server was extremely helpful and patient which was part of what made the visit worthwhile. Side note- If you are veggie, there isn't much options but you are probably used to not having many options at a pub. They have breads/ cheeses and the "farm" section of the menu does have a variety of salad and greens but I still had to order my kale salad sans candied bacon. My table shared a few small plates including deviled eggs, catfish grits, some pot pie, steak tartare.. most of which I didn't sample but everyone said they enjoyed the food very much. I found the ones I did taste to be flavorful but on the heavier side. The most memorable part of the meal was dessert... That sticky toffee pudding!! It was a moist and spongy toffee infused cake with melty chocolate chip and topped with butter pecan ice cream.
(3)
David H.
Great charcuterie, a great burger when you can get them (Sunday Brunch for sure), and a great drink program. One of my favorite places in all of Atlanta. I only wish the space was just a bit larger, and the location a bit closer.
(5)
William H.
Maybe I'm the only one that thinks the "burger time" announcement is over done. However, I've eaten here twice and have never been disappointed. The charcuterie looks amazing and I would recommend it on looks alone. I would also advice to get a bunch of different little things if you are going in a group so you can sample all the great small dishes available. The cocktails are amazing. Its evident that they take a lot of care in creating them with very high quality ingredients. It definitely recommend.
(4)
Katie M.
Way to expensive. Do not expect to leave here full! Meat selection is a joke. There is nothing special here and Publix gives you samples bigger than this - $18 is ridiculous! They write things so you can't understand what they are. The carbonara was good but not good enough for the price/portion. Have not tried the infamous burger but seems like too much work. 10pm and only 24 - not worth it in my opinion. I won't be coming back - I simply I can't afford to. It's was also difficult to find when driving by if you don't know where it is.
(2)
John K.
I know that many people come to Yelp to review restaurants and see what people think in regard whether they should dine there. Looking at the latest reviews (from just Feb '13), I see several 5 stars reviews and a couple one and two star reviews. So, what is a person to think? Especially if you are visiting Atlanta on business or for some other reason...do you go to Holeman and Finch based on the apparent disparity of reviews here? Let me do litte "level setting", if I may. I travel on business a lot. I have the privilege of going to restaurants all across the U.S. and have eaten in some fantastic restaurants in every major city and I do use Yelp to help guide me. Holeman and Finch is one of those, unique, one-of-kind sole proprietorships that you look for in city. They won the James Beard award in 2012 for best restaurant Bar program and that in itself, is saying something. The place is small (a very limited amount of tables) and they do not have large kitchen. This assures an attention to detail and it is all about quality not quantity. They have a limited menu, where they make pretty much everything (hot dogs included, when they are on the menu) on site. They do not have a "walk in cooler", which means they do not stock a ton of food in their "freezer". This is by design...they use the food they have on hand and when it's gone, that is it! They rotate their menu, so do not expect some dishes to be on their menu all the time. Burgers are one of the exceptions and enough has been written about them, I will not go into it here on my review. Holeman and Finch does not take reservations. So while Randy A's review is unfortunate, is just part of what makes this place unique. You want to get seated, go EARLY or on a Monday or Tuesday. Walk in at 8 PM on a Thursday or Friday, you are going to wait. Again, H&F does have very limited seating. The bar area is always hoping and you will not find any better bartenders in Atlanta in regard to uniqueness of drinks, variety and something special. I have a friend who loathes the term "Mixologist", that is, referring to bartenders as such, but if there was EVER a restaurant or bar where that term applies, this is one. I am not a big mixed drink consumer (more of a wine guy), however, Holeman and Finch is one of the places where I indulge in their cocktails. Simply awesome. Their food? Well, if you love meats, things like sausages and such, this is place. I have brats in Milwaukee, saugage in Chicago and Holeman and Finch makes everythng on premise and you will not find anything better in the Southeast. The deviled eggs are a staple and they are great, but this is a place to explore a few new things--they truly embody what you would thing as a "farm to table" restaurant. They have their own bakery, which sells their bake goods via retail and at the Peachtree Farmers Market. Some of the best bake goods you can find in the city. If you are from out of town and wondering what Atlanta has unique to offer in terms of a cool, eclectic restaurant, then this is a place you must try. I live in Buckhead and it is one of my favorite places. Just know what to expect when you walk in the door and do not let the bad reviews here scare you.
(5)
Margaret S.
Worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. The waiter had anger management issues, incredibly rude and strange behavior. He did his best to spoil our evening. Not what you expect for a night out especially at a place like this. Really disappointing after having had a meal at their other establishment just last week, Restaurant Eugene, which is quite elegant. Casts a pall over both restaurants - how could management tolerate that?
(1)
Taylor A.
Have you heard? It's actually cooler now to NOT get the 10pm burger. Truth. Came in at 7pm on a Wednesday. They don't take reservations, so we hung out in the bar for about 30 minutes. I love that the bartenders come to you wherever you're sitting so you don't have to fight to get a drink. For a place that so well-known by the well-heeled, I was surprised how friendly and laid back our bartender was. Really the whole vibe was pretty laid-back for a place that serves grouper cheeks. You can really come here in a cocktail dress or hipster-ed out and you'll fit right in. H + F is really a different dining experience because there really aren't appetizers and entrees, but a smattering of plates and parts and meats and cheeses. I love the concept though because you can try so many items on their very unique and exotic menu. We started with the pretzel that was a bit oily for my taste, especially for a place that focuses so heavily on their breads. Next was a ham shards, hard biscuit, and honey dish which was a total miss for me. The biscuit very dry, and didn't go well with the honey and chewy ham. The steak tartare was the absolute star of the evening and was really the kind of dish I was hoping for. A loose patty of tartare covered in some crispy strings. The effect was like eating the tartare on a crispy cracker. Loved it! The catfish on grits dish was also excellent. Small catfish strips fried to perfection over coarse and creamy grits. Grouper cheeks were coated with a jerk-like seasoning over a celery salad. Cooked well with a grouper taste. You'd be hard to tell they were the cheeks. My only question is what happened to the rest of the grouper? The pork skin noodle soup was way over salted, though I enjoyed the 6-minute egg and noodles themselves. Just avoid the broth. I truly love marrow, but here it was a miss for me. Served at surface-of-the-sun temperature it wasn't that creamy, almost butterlike marrow I was expecting. Almost like unsalty fat from a ribeye steak. The toffee cake as a finisher was excellent with their creamy and delicious house-made whipped cream. Service and ambience were top notch here, but I was expecting much greater things out of the kitchen. I'll certainly be back to venture more into the brains and tongues side of the menu.
(3)
Alan S.
This is a 5 star joint. Except it's small, and you can wait for hours and not get a table, and some of the dishes can be a bit overpriced... But if cash is no concern, and you're into weird pig parts and the like, you will LOVE H&F. To get around the wait, we deftly grabbed a spot at the bar. It's definitely a scene here. Be seen that is. And bumped into frequently if you're the lucky ones to get a table. The menu changes frequently, but is set up in a "small plates" fashion - perfect for sharing and tasting many delicacies. To each his own, of course, but everything from lamb "fries" to foie gras over johnny cakes, it was all delicious. If you are not into such items, at least go for a drink. H&F probably has one of the most amazing drink menus I've seen in a while. Artfully crafted, intriguing combinations of liqueurs to suit every palate. Our server was Pumps - an awesome character that not only treats you right, but will take the time to get you through the menu in the right way. Complimentary valet, too.
(4)
Emma B.
A few weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 4 years anniversary and as a result I surprised him by taking him here - for the BURGER! When we got there we was welcomed by a nice hostess. I told her we wanted the burger and she told me hurry to the bar to reserve it. When we did there was Only 5 burgers left, we got two of them!!! The dining area was full so we stayed in the bar area. The atmosphere was great. While waiting the hostess came to tell us our table was ready but we were having SO MUCH FUN so we stayed there. While waiting for the burger which is only served at 10pm we ordered several different things, my fav the collards! By 10pm I was full but I had to save a little room for the burger. When 10p hit the whole restaurant was filled with a great burger smell. I must say, the 3 hrs wait was well worth it. The burgers are well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The fries are great as well. And the meal was not expensive. Def will be back!!!
(5)
Ronita B.
Absolutely gorgeous food with special mention to steak tartare ( served with potato straws creates an amazing textural contrast), chicken liver pate and gratin of bone marrow. We ordered about 10 different small plates and liked all of them. The drink selection was pretty decent as well. My only negative feedback will be the uber tight sitting arrangement, but maybe it's an acquired taste! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about food and we must go back soon to sample their famed burger and pasta carbonara.
(4)
Tori W.
Some of the best food I have ever eaten....EVER. Eclectic menu made with fresh, local ingredients. Full bar with unique drink menu & GREAT wine/beer selections.
(5)
John A.
Another good, not great. We came on a Sunday for brunch because I'm not into playing games for food - trying to come on a weeknight. We sat in the bar area to avoid the wait. There were constantly people lurking over our shoulders hanging around us with drinks while waiting for their tables. The burgers came out pretty quickly once we ordered. Good quality burger, but I don't think their better than Vortex - and there's much more effort involved. I thought it reminded me of The Shake Shack (soon to have a location in Atlanta).
(3)
LeRue C.
I heart H&F. I really do. Don't you just love those dates where no matter how long the food takes to come out or how packed the restaurant is the only thing you notice is your date.. That was my first experience with H&F. :) Regardless of the mushy stuff, H&F delivers a unique and interesting menu. H&F is a place that gives Buckhead back some of it's vibrancy. On this visit, my date and I had the steak tartar which I didn't try and he devoured, the watermelon basil Thingy, a mouse of some sort, the sea bass, and a couple of bottles of Rosè. It's kind of a blur now. I wish I could describe the menu items better. I was most pleased with going to an American restaurant with such diversity in it's menu. Since this visit and subsequent others I've had a few other items such as the burger which I thought was worth all of the accolades given in previous reviews, but I was sure I would have a heart attack soon if I ate it on a regular basis. It is truly phenomenal. The cocktails for me are pretty insane. I thoroughly enjoy being Intro'd to a new drink or liquor. H&F is your place if you enjoy it too. I'm so glad H&F is nearby and if I have a super tipsy night I can walk home.
(4)
Alexandra H.
For the best cocktails, always ask the waiter/waitress and they can bring you cocktails off the main menu! Ask for El DJ!! He is the best!!
(5)
Amy C.
Some people come here for something OTHER than the H & F burgers but I dont know those people. I came here for Sunday brunch JUST to try their H & F burgers because I dont care what it is, I am not waiting 2 hours in line for their limited 20 burgers at 10pm any night. The trick to even Sunday brunch is while they sell unlimited H & F burgers, it would be smart to arrive 30-45 minutes before the doors open because there is a line. Once you get seated, you order their burgers and fries. They have a cinnamon bun that is big, warm, and gooey enough to warm your insides but the star is the H & F burger. The H & F burger is complex yet simple. It's the classy of all classy. It's a two patty burger with cheese melted placed between two buttered H & F buns and pickles to top it off. Now, the juice from their patty mixed with the crunchy & freshness of the pickles is THE PERFECT combo. *really I dare you to tell me something that is MORE perfect than that* The fries which may not have a leading role certainly plays a key role in making this meal perfect. They are perfectly fried and seasoned with just the right amount of crunchy when you bite into but hasn't been fried SO many times that you are just eating oil and whatever seasoning they use, I like because it enhances the taste of the potato without making it taste like a salty sea in your mouth The only thing that didnt make this experience quite 5 star is the service. If you read my reviews, you know it's all about service for me. Since H & F brunch is soo busy, it's kind of like herding sheep (you eat, you leave, next table comes and sits down before you even have time to exit)
(4)
Bud W.
Best Burger in the city!!! Excellent craft bar program. I enjoyed the all around dinning experience. I will defiantly be back when I visit Atlanta.
(5)
Alan T.
Simply perfection. The drinks, burgers and vibe are stellar. One would even say, the best burger in Atlanta... Short pause, end review.
(4)
D K.
A review Haiku: Sunday Brunch, crowded Arrived early hour wait First-come, first-serve bar Friendly staff, jam packed Got the burger, A-MA-ZING Lives up to the hype.
(4)
Rhett D.
There is definitely an awesome vibe going on at this place. The food is always on point and the beer selection is quite vast. I highly recommend the Sapelo Island clams, the steak tartare, and of course the Holeman and Finch burger. It should be noted that no matter what time of the day you go, there is likely to be a wait, so be prepared.
(4)
Anand S.
BEST. BURGER. EVER! And well worth the hoops... What the Holeman & Finch 'experience' delivers in quirkiness and eccentricity, the H&F burger completely lacks. And that's the best part. The H&F burger is a no-frills burger (Flip?) that simply has two 4oz-burger-patties sandwiched by Kraft singles on housemade bread. The marriage of flavors was simply a perfect harmony - nobody would try to describe the feeling of nirvana and, as such, I won't describe my euphoria when I experienced Holeman & Finch's famous burger. There are, however, many ways for a Holeman & Finch experience to go awry. With the thought that you're going to eat an amazing burger, there are many hoops to jump through (H&F only releases 24 burgers per night except for Sundays) that are well worth it. My date and I arrived around 8:15pm on a Thursday night and had no trouble reserving two. We walked in, walked to the lounge/bar to the right, and accosted the first server we saw. Let them know you want a burger, present a credit card, and you're good to go! The last burger was reserved around 8:35, but this of course varies everyday. Oh, and do not (DO NOT) come with more than 2-3 people. The next 1.5 hours are yours. The lounge is quite small creating a sense of communal space. Most people around 8-10pm are biding their time waiting for the burgers. It's wonderful since money and status seem to bear no currency here; everyone wanting a burger must pay with time. I've heard great things about the hand-crafted cocktails and small plates, but my date and I simply ordered beers and watched Rules of Engagement on my iPad (which seemed normal, haha). $12 - This buys you what Alton Brown calls the best burger in America and what Anne Burrell calls the best thing she ever ate. This is an unforgettable burger and an unforgettable experience. Chef Linton Hopkins created, as far as I'm concerned, the gold standard for the burger.
(5)
Andrew S.
What more could you ask? Great food, sweet dojo, and spirited staff who give a shit? The bar makes this place. The good souls behind the slab know their shit. Shoot them a uncommon cocktail and they usually get it right and enjoy the challenge. Give them a recipe and they will place the name of the drink, make it right the first time, and not rub it in your face. The sneering i-mix-Boulevardiers-on-my-fixie-while-riding-Âbackwards-through-Inman-Park hipsters are nowhere in sight. Neither are the churlish well-slingers from Downtown. Don't just snipe the menu. Nab that burger, bro, but hit up some deviled eggs or some veal brains. Fried veal brains? Scrape some of that succulent grey matter on your toast champ, because you ain't gettin' that up the street. Satisfied from feasting on the sweet buttery grass-fed dreams of young calves? Mash some marrow, twizzle some tripe, and scarf some sweetbreads before marching on to Rome, my barbarian savage. You eat what you kill and you killed everything on that parts menu. You seek audience in the culinary court and Holeman and Finch has crowned you King of the North; at least until you pick up the check. Remember, winter is coming when you walk out that door. Now sip that Right and Chocchi-something martini, caress a pork-belly something plate, slobber on a burger if you can, and feast on the spoils of your birthright.... just like your daddy Ned Stark taught ya.
(5)
Chataun D.
Went on a Saturday evening thinking I was gonna get that emfamous burger. Nope! They only make those after 10pm weekdays and on Sundays for brunch. Despite my disappointment, the food was fantabulous...the pork belly sandwich, shrimp roll, collard greens, catfish and grits, deviled eggs, and wagyu flatiron steak were impeccably seasoned...delicioso!!! It's a tiny spot tho. Not alot of seats. Well worth the trip. Two thumbs up!!!
(4)
Daniel B.
OK, this place has exceeded my expectations. I can still taste the burger in my mouth as I am writing this review. Holeman & Finch gets a lot of hype, especially here on Yelp, and this is one of those rare instances where the restaurant lives up to it, IMO. I came here last night for a "Cobb Happy Hour" UYE with six fellow Yelpers. We showed up around 9:15, put our orders in maybe 15-20 minutes later, and all seven of us were able to get burgers. I've heard from a couple other Yelpers that the food, especially the burgers, are not as good as they used to be. Well, this was my first time trying these things and I can't imagine them being any tastier. As 10 o'clock rolls around, one of the servers gets on a mega phone and announces to the entire restaurant that "IT'S BURGER TIME!" These double patty cheeseburgers are pretty close to perfection, from the buns to the cheese to the meat. I know I savored every bite of mine. The burgers are served with a side of fries along with spicy mustard and their own homemade ketchup. In the end, this may very well be the best burger I've ever eaten. Holeman & Finch also has a nice, eclectic selection of animal parts for you to nibble on while you wait for your burgers to be served. Everything from sweetbread (thymus glands), head cheese (meat jelly), pig ears, lamb tongues, and veal fries (testicles). Yum. Jang C. and I split an order of the veal brains. They were served in a small metal skillet with small slices of toast. This was my second time trying brains (the other time was pig brains at a hot pot dinner in Chongqing, China - terrible) and these were actually pretty good. The outside was seasoned and lightly fried. The texture of the brains themselves were mushy, to be expected, and the flavor reminded me of fish and livers combined. I also tried a bit of their sheep cheese and it tasted a bit wonky, maybe not for everyone. I would like to come back to H&F another time just to try their parts menu. Service was great all-around (bartender, server, and even valet). The restaurant itself can be easy to miss from the road. Luckily there's a stoplight right at the entrance. You'll pull underneath what looks like an apartment/condo complex with shops and restaurants at the bottom (Restaurant Eugene and Starfish among them). Valet parking is available or you can self-park for free on the 2nd level of the deck. Very cool interior inside. The unisex bathrooms have sliding doors. Space inside the restaurant is actually kind of small and seating is very much communal as is the menu (plates are best shared). They do not take reservations. Just walk inside and find a seat. If you are coming with a group, it's best that you all seat at the same time. Five stars.
(5)
Cata E.
I really really (really) loved the combate sunrise for breakfast! But....it was TiNY. You really can't expect an adult to be happy with such a great tasting dish but only have 5 bites especially in a city where Sunday brunch is so competitive. My husband had the world famous burgers but it was also just small and good. I still choose yeah burger as better and more filling. The wait here is crazy but I guess as we did you have to try it once to say you have done it.
(3)
Richie P.
This place has such great atmosphere, but even on a Monday do yourself a favor and make reservations! You can sit at the bar and it is full service, but unless you get one of the tabletops it's not all that comfortable. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious!!!!! The potato wedges and the fish were fantastic! The service was also great, our server was very knowledgeable. I'm already planning my next visit.... I'll be sure to call ahead!
(4)
Brent W.
I had very high expectations for this place. My sister and brother in law all had great things to say about it. So while I was town for thanksgiving, the whole family went here for brunch. I got there at 11 so that we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. There was already a short line outside. The burger consisted of 2 small patties that were well-done and a bit salty. I was not impressed. It took a long time to get the food. Lots of people that came in after us got their food before us. I would suggest the Vortex for a burger.
(2)
Marge L.
I had been looking forward to experiencing this place after hearing all the talk around town. I really really wanted to be a raving fan of this place, but I was pretty disappointed. Our server contributed greatly to the experience by pretty much forgetting that we were even there. Also, we were say in a very small space, and by that I mean that there wasn't enough room on the table, we ended up having take sit our drinks on the window seal next to our table it was so small. The food was fair, and honestly, might have tasted better if we had been provided with better service and an adequately sized space.
(3)
Kisha M.
I ate here for brunch a couple of weeks ago. Yes, I had the burger. Yes, it was delicious. Would I wait in line to get it? No. But I would definitely order it again if I found myself there on a not so busy Sunday afternoon. I also had the Standard which was great and the deviled eggs. They were good as well. Note: H+F is NOT kid friendly. It was brunch so she was okay to be there, but it I didn't have my own booster seat in the car, she would have had no place to sit.
(3)
Kevin L.
shame on me for not remembering our bartenders name on tuesday evening. but, we came in and were the first ones in at the bar. the bartender stirred us up some great drink for me and my gf. we dined and ate and had a ball. the food is stellar and portions are on point! toffee cake is great as well too!
(4)
Heather H.
Rude hostess told us they were almost out of burgers at 8:25 on a Wednesday. Fine, I get the supply+demand concept. She says quickly run to the bar and ask the bartender to reserve you one. Bartender refuses to even make eye contact with me let alone speak to me for 10 minutes. I'm never rude, so I politely waited, to no avail. I eventually sent a male friend over who was able to catch his attention. But they had run out of burgers in the time that I waited for the bartender to help me. Extremely disappointing.
(1)
Fran D.
Walked in on a Saturday night and was seated right away and had great service from the waiter. The waiter recommended great cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. We had a delicious burger and tried a lot of different foods. It seems like a great place for a date or amongst a FEW friends to try creative cocktails and appetizers. I wasnt overly impressed by the bacon popcorn, but I always appreciate a good gastro menu! I will definitely bring more friends back to this place!
(4)
Scotty P.
I'm not one for long winded reviews. Food = good (somewhat exotic menu) the burger is well worth the wait, but I suggest going for Brunch because they make more than 24. my only gripe is the fact that it's a small space that they pack too many people. Definitely should be on the 'places to eat in Atlanta' checklist
(5)
Ben R.
It has been a while since I found a place which I think really deserves all five stars. Believe the hype - but don't just come for the burger, they have much more to offer. Walk in and you are immediately viewing the kitchen area, I love this concept. A couple strategically placed glass walls gives you some insight into what goes on behind the scenes. On your left there is an intimate - if limited - seating area. We arrived on a Wednesday around eight o'clock and they was a solid wait already (reservations not accepted). On your right is the bar area, and this is what really brought the whole experience together for me. The bar was busy, standing room only, but if you can secure one of the small tables, or counters set around the space, you can order off the menu. The drink menu offers limited, but good selection of beer, decent wines, and a fantastic cocktail menu. The cocktails alone would make this a go-to bar for me. The food is, well, very foodie. Well balanced, unique, new. Everything we got was executed well, and lived up to my unfairly high expectations. Not much more to say here, if you like interesting food this is a must-try.
(5)
Melissa R.
This is the first place my best bro took me when I came to Atlanta for a visit. If you like designer cocktails then you will, probably, like this place. If you are a beer person you are not going to be wowed but it will get the job done. Also, the bartenders know their stuff and can point you in the right direction if you are unsure of what you would like. This place has a pretty good vibe and has a not too young but not too old crowd. Our main bartender was awesome and I enjoyed watching him make my friend's cocktails...seems like there was a lot of love put into them. The bartender's "assistant", on the other hand, needed to step up his game. He was cleaning up the bar area the whole night and would toss bottles ect. into the trash. This made me a little nervous because I don't generally enjoy watching objects fly in my direction. Then, the inevitable...trash bounces off the bar, hits my empty beer can sending it into the air (like 3 inches but whatever), crashes back down onto the bar and splashes me with its remnants of beer droplets. Not a big deal buuuuuut if you are gonna be like Tom Cruise in Cocktail you need to get it together. Next time I'm in ATL I will dine in and avoid the bar.
(3)
Jennifer L.
I was ready to write a scathing review of this place because we were told it'd be a 35 minute wait but it ended up being 1.5 hours... but then the food was so good and the wait staff so helpful that I think it was worth it. We would have left if we knew the wait was so long, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise. They do not take reservations, and the whole place has 15 tables in the dining area (although there is bar seating, which was full), and they do this burger pre-order thing at 7pm so it gets full of people waiting for the burgers to be made at 10pm. I don't think there's a bad thing on the menu (really creative food), and it was amusing watching the chefs through a window while we waited. Very reasonable prices for the best home-made hot dog I've ever had, haha!
(5)
Valerie T.
Delicious tapas-styled restaurant! The roasted broccoli is so good. The only down side is that the restaurant itself is very small, it felt kind of cramped, but if you're lucky and the dinner crowd is nice, it could be an awesome experience! You have to get there early if you want to get the burgers though. We got there around 8:30 and was seated around 9ish, but by the time we ordered the burgers were all sold out! They looked super delicious though and it seemed that everyone who got them were satisfied. Definitely have to come back to try it one day!
(4)
Rosie G.
Love love love this place!!! Everything's good!!! We usually order the deviled eggs and a bunch of entrees because they're small and good for sharing. Good selection of cocktails and beers as well. The burger that they're famous for is delicious, good traditional burger. If you want to try the burger but don't want to take the chance at missing out on week nights ( since the amount they put out is limited), then show up for their Sunday lunch. Anyone can order it then.
(5)
Jim L.
Before I get into it, I want to make clear that the Burger Tour did not get to Holeman and Finch in Buckhead, but the location at Turner Field, which has just opened. If I get to Buckhead, fine, but if not, so be it. Maybe you can invite me. So I got to the Ted about 10 minutes after the gates opened and went right for the H & F location. It's attached to the merchandise shop and beside the Chophouse(stay outta there). There were about 6 people in front of me and I must say the smell was fantastic. Burgers cooking and onions and cheese..... The great thing was that your burger is cooked right before your naked steaming eyes and then handed to you(see the pics). So you get to stand there and slobber for a minute or two. The people working there seemed really cool and one of the guys watched me taking pictures of him cooking and said; 'Don't worry, my man, we're gonna stack one up for ya'. So I got the burger and then had to find a place to sit, as there is no place here. The burger is really good. Juicy, very flavorful, cooked just right and double stacked. The patties are semi-small, so getting two of them is a plus. The red onion that is grilled with it really makes it good. Just enough to be tasted but not overpower any of the burger. Prices; $12 for the burger and fries(they're good, too). $15 if you want a Coke product with it. I say it's worth it. In the end I cannot say it's the best burger in Atlanta or worth all the hype, but it's also tough to live up to that, so I definitely give an easy 4 stars and a big recommendation from the J/J Burger Tour.
(4)
Linda C.
The experience was completely ruined by the 1.5 hour wait we experienced. Oh, and the host was an a**hole. What did we get for being overlooked for a table that should have been ours? A free app of pimento cheese. We told the server that we don't eat it and they stil wanted to force it on us. Did our waitress tell us anything about the menu or the fact that the cheese we ordered smelled and tasted like 1 yr. old sweat socks? Nope. In the end I think she overheard me complaining about the crap service and they 'adjusted' bill. Frankly, another review commented that her burger tasted better because she was practically starving. I'd almost agree. I'm never going back to this place. The food isn't THAT good.
(2)
Erin C.
Burgers are unreal. Worth the wait to eat them at 10:00 at night! And if you're not a night owl, just go to a Braves game.... As one who normally dislikes onions and normally piles ketchup on burgers, I wouldn't change this onion-y, cheesey, b&b pickley, no-ketchup-needed burger one bit.
(5)
Damon C.
This was my 2nd time at H & F as I felt it deserved a second chance. This time was just as disappointing as the first. We ordered about 6 different small plates and did not enjoy any of them. The food was way too rich for me or my friend. The portion sizes are about average but over priced for each one. The drinks are really incredible with great bartender and servers. I just can't recommend this place based on the food. If I would have waited till 10p.m. I may feel differently - but I can't eat hamburgers at 10p.m, unless I'm seein double.
(2)
Isaac M.
Best burger in town, hands down. Plan to get there early, enjoy the bacon popcorn, a tray of deviled eggs (a tray a person, let's be real) and the cocktails that are out of this world. Definitely worth the hype, that said be ready to spend some coin, drinks and burgers for 2 can quickly reach 75+.
(5)
Tramaine W.
First off, thanks to fellow yelpers for tipping me off on how hard this place is to find. I started to play I-spy about two blocks away then I took a chance and it paid off.(Turn in at the "Aramore") The decor is very nice, I sat in the bar area and I was loving the hanging meat and the cool metal accents. Very city chic but comfortable and cool. The burger was good but not incredibly flavorful; the best thing was the bun. I also liked the fries but I hated the ketchup, it tasted like it had bbq sauce in it, it ruined my mood. The burger had that "I'm an overweight American give me fat that clogs my arteries" juiciness to it but not too much like grindhouse in my opinion. The fries at grindhouse are better to me and the burger is better at Farm Burger, not by much though maybe 4.8 to 5.0.Honestly in this pinnacle of burger competition it really comes down to personal preference so I wont take anything away from H&F. I also had the deviled eggs. My favorite out of the three was the sriracha, I didn't like that it was so cold though. Next time I go I will try the hot dog, some alcohol, and maybe something off the parts section. I will also go back to Farm burger and reevaluate whether H&F disserves their fifth star from me. Maybe I am being biased since I went there first. Props to the waiters, they were very efficient and fast they moved like clock work. They must play a lot of "Diner Dash".
(4)
Brendan C.
Myself and a colleague were in Atlanta on business and we were excited to check out Holeman and Finch based on other reviews and the burger hype. We called ahead to find out that they do not take reservations so our plan was to arrive around 7:30 and start a tab at the bar until we could be seated and order a few dishes until burger time at 10 pm. We arrived right around 7:30 and we got very lucky to get seated right away at the communal table. One thing to note is that since the dining space is so small the tables are very close together and there is not a lot of privacy, but we had some fun conversations with our neighboring dinners and met some great people! We started by ordering the bacon caramel popcorn and the charcuterie selection of 5. The waiter described the popcorn as Cracker Jack on Steroids and he was correct. It was sweet and salty at the same time and absolutely delicious. We then had the ham, marrow and one of the salads. The marrow was a little disappointing and not memorable, but the other dishes were very good. Around 8:30 there were only 5 burgers left and we ordered two of them. The staff was so gracious and educated. The waitress commented that they have each tried all of the beers and dishes that they offer! She had commentary and all of the dishes and provided good advice to navigate the menu. There was around an hour from our last dish until the burger arrived and they were fine with us staying at the table and ordering drinks until the burger arrived. Right at 10 they announced that it was burger time and around 10-15 minutes later the burger arrived at our table. The burger was simply presented with just cheese and pickles and on it and a side a fries. Also on the side was a house made ketchup they had some interesting flavors. It was very good burger and is best if you eat it quickly! Overall we had a great experience and Holeman and Finch and found that the combination of top notch service, food and atmosphere make for a great meal!
(5)
Joyce L.
3.5 stars i was really looking forward to trying h&f and i wasn't disappointed. i'm not saying there weren't any downfalls, but my overall experience was positive :) i didn't get to try the burger, which might influence my rating a bit, but .. i wasn't going to wait three hours to try a burger.. -___- my boyfriend and i wanted to try the dishes that we were most curious about so this is what we ordered: 1. charred bok choy - i LOVE bok choy, but this was kindof eh? i initially ordered it because i wanted to get my greens in, but the dish was really oily and pretty salty. i wouldn't order it again if i went :/ 2. pork buns - this was the best small plate that we ordered... but then again, how can you go wrong with pork in bread haha. regardless, it was delicious. 3. deviled eggs three ways - these were amazing. i love deviled eggs so i try to order them wherever i go. these were definitely better than the deviled eggs i tried at JCT kitchen and bar, but the serving size was much smaller at H&F. sad :( 4. raw oysters - haha we ordered these because the couple next to us ordered them and made them look flipping delicious ahhaha and they were good :) my boyfriend, who claimed he didn't like the texture of oysters, said it was better than all the other places he had gone to. they were fresh and cleaned well, which is always a plus 5. pork skin noodles - i wanted a soup because it was so cold out, so we ordered this, but this was once again just eh. haha i mean.. it seemed weird to even have a ramen-type of noodle at a gastropub, but... it was worth a shot. haha 6. farm egg and pacetta carbonara - soooooo delicious. it was amazinggg. it was not too cheesy even though it may look like it in photos. i absolutely LOVED this dish. 7. fried apple pie - amazing and a perfect way to end the night. :) overall, the drinks and the food are pretty good (just as long as you know which dishes to order). the only big con: the space is small.. there is absolutely no way the tables could handle all the dishes we ordered, but service is great and the food comes out pretty fast. i enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back and trying other dishes (i've got my eye on the oh-so-famous bacon caramel popcorn!)
(3)
Amy D.
Food critics and chefs alike have been proclaiming that Holeman and Finch serves one of the best burgers in the country. This sounds like perfection, but wait!! They only serve 24 a night, and they usually sell out in a matter of minutes. So if you are like me and are travelling from Canada and you cant leave Atlanta until you have had one of their burgers, go on Sunday for brunch when they serve an unlimited amount. We showed up on Sunday morning 30 minutes before they opened their doors, and were shocked that there wasn't even a line up. People didn't start to show up until about 15 min prior to opening. We wanted to try the burger but debated it because i like to have breakfast items in the morning, and i didn't know if i would like a burger that early. However our waiter quite aggressively told us that we had to get the burger. They are closed on Mondays, which is why i think they serve an unlimited amount of burgers and why the servers push them so hard. Interestingly enough the dining room was full and not one table did not have a burger at it. After the burger came and we sunk our teeth into it we were glad that in fact we ordered it. This burger was great on its own, it was served up in a very minimalist fashion. It had no mustard or ketchup on it, it was only served with cheese, pickled onion and pickles and shallots. Amazingly enough the burger was 8 oz, being grass fed, it doesn't fill you up as much as corn fed beef, which we learned from our server. As amazing as the burger was, our service really brought the meal down. The burger was served with fries and two little jars of ketchup and mustard. Our server than went on to tell us that it was served this way with the purpose for the diner to dip their fries in the condiments. DUH!! I don't know maybe dipping fries in condiments isn't big in the U.S., but we have been doing that in Canada forever. Overall, we really enjoyed the burger but we could have done without the commentary from our annoying waiter. I also think that they are loosing their sparkle a bit, their exposure isn't so high anymore and it is probably a lot easier to get a burger through the week.
(4)
Kevin K.
I don't understand the hype and people claiming that the burger is good. It is not worth the wait and there are plenty of other alternatives for a better burger at a better price. $12 for trash with fries. You kidding me? The burger literally tastes like the cheesburger flavored Hamburger Helpers. It's salty, flavorless, and little dry. You get 2 patties with cheese, pickles, lil bit of onions, and ketchup/mustard on the side. A great burger is defined by how it tastes without toppings/sauces, sort of like steak without steak sauce and etc. Holeman's burger does not fit that billing at all. I rather have have Bocado, Vortex, Farm, Flip, Counter, Gordon Biersch, Local Republic, and even Wendys over this place. Shoot, even Ann's Ghetto Burger was better. Also had the devil's egg. Tried all 3 flavors. It was ok, not worth paying $4 bucks for 3 eggs. Didn't like the pickle flavored. Chicken Liver Pate or whatever. Gross. The bread was good but you get this small sauce container that has jam on top with the liver on the bottom. Jam itself is good but the liver had too strong of a taste. Also served with this green tomatoe that had too strong of an aftertaste of vinegar for my liking's. Bacon caramel popcorn. It could have been good, but you could tell it's been out for too long Actually had bacon pieces in there but it was hard and cold. Not worth the $5. Best thing I had was their beer. Did I tell you I had to wait about an hour and a half?
(2)
June J.
Everything from A to Z was just not on point. Unlike my dining companion, I had not been to H&F until my first (and last) visit, which means I was quite hyped walking into this place. Once we put our name down for the waitlist, we were crammed into full of people at this bar-ish area. There was just so much going on for that tiny little space including waitstaffs walking around and taking orders, typical bar situations, and food runners walking out of kitchen that was interconnected to pass by that bar-ish area. We were standing in the corner uncomfortably sipping on cocktails. Not too long after, we were sat down to the table. Ordered bunch of things and I was not impressed with a single dish. One of many things that we ordered that night was a peach salad. I was anticipating an amazing execution of peach cubes and some greens with caramelized pecans (stated on menu). I WAS WRONG. They literally cut A PEACH INTO 4 PIECES and threw some slices of onion and pecan crumbles. I almost cursed as I was eating this. Do you really charge $9 for a peach with 3 little tiny pieces of sliced onions and pecan crumbles? There was nothing culinary about this dish, and I was just appalled that a 500-yelp-reviewed restaurant would sell this type of disaster. Aside from that, just about everything else was mediocre. If you are going to pay $12 for a hot dog, you better get a darn good one anyways, right? I still thought it was far worse than Richard Blais's though. Another thing that I observed: this place is super tiny. The whole place's size is equivalent of another restaurant's reception area. I felt really bad for those 10 people who were sitting on what looked like a communal table. Odds are that your dishes might get showered with saliva from a stranger next to you. Literally those tables had about half-inch gap each other. Thank god I didn't have to be one of those unfortunate 10 people who will shell out $100 for a negligible dinner.
(2)
M W.
Great service but be prepped to wait for a table as the dining room is tiny. Unique flavors and food. The small plates allow you to taste a variety. The gratin was my fav but everything was delish. An Atlanta experience!
(4)
Vivian W.
A group of 5 of us came for Sunday brunch the other day. Knowing how long the waits usually are, we arrived right at opening time (11:30am) and there was already a line! We were able to score seats at the bar, which was fine, because it meant we were closer to the bartender when they started serving drinks (12:30pm). We patiently waited for the bar to 'open' with our delicious french pressed coffee (super flavorful and rich) and juices, and then hit the cocktails. The pimms cup is very refreshing with brunch fair, light and delicious. Onto the food! The meats plate is very good (we didn't get any of the cheeses), especially the lard. Yum! I ordered the hootenanny, which was filling and a good combination of meats and carbs. The glazed pork belly is still my favorite dish on the brunch menu - if you heart pigs, get this dish! The deviled eggs trio is also good, especially the sriracha one. For dessert we shared the fried apple pie (it comes a la mode, and it's very good). All in all a delicious meal with great company (bartender included). As for parking, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, just watch out where you park as some of the spots are reserved for residents or other restaurants and businesses in the area.
(5)
Stephen S.
This place ROCKS. I'm not sure I've ever visited a "gastro pub" that was any better (and I've sampled my way around the country's finest "public houses"). First off, the staff is superb. I can't say enough about their food and mixology knowledge. The bartender Michael (a.k.a. "squirrels") is fantastic. He is so intuitive with his mixing. Once he chatted and we had one cocktail, he knew EXACTLY what we wanted. I despertately wanted to skip the dinner that I was heading to just so that I could suck down a few more of his delicious creations. The sampling of food we had left me craving SO MUCH MORE. I'll be back. Hopefully, on this trip. If not, definitely on the next round to HOTlanta. From one foodie and lush to anouther: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(5)
Liza W.
Quality. Hands down. We did have the burger at our table. Not to say it didn't live up to the hype, but if you want a good burger without the wait, go check out Farm Burger in Decatur or Yeah! Burger in West End. Drinks and food were all excellent though. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese are a must.
(5)
Si O.
I came for the burger but didnt come early enough. It was a blessing in disguise, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to try all the other items that they offer. The highlights of the evening were the pork buns, catfish & grits and pretzel. The pork in the pork buns is a very well marinated flavorful thick slice of pork belly that melts in your mouth.
(5)
Olivia H.
Returned to Holeman & Finch and had one of the best meals there ever. Started with one of their extraordinary cocktails . The best thing on the menu for me was the burger. It was so good we ordered a second round of it for the table. Always recommend as it is the best of Atlanta.
(5)
Lydia L.
4.5 stars. This place is fantastic. I have been here for both brunch and dinner. Brunch was primarily for the BURGER. Yes, it lived up to the hype. Caramel bacon popcorn was fine. Dinner: Smoked Lardo- pure fat, but addictive. Chorizo with pickled veggies- yum. Heart- I couldn't bring myself to eat it... Rabbit liver- too gamey Lamb fries- literally lamb schnitzel with a very sweet touch...OK Sweetbreads- not bad Marrow- breading on top, not great Steak Tartare- delicious. Fish and chips- nothing special Clams- tasty Crawfish pie- good but prob overpriced Carbonara- awesome. NY strip- only 4 oz. good meat but small portion Obviously, I didn't eat this all by myself. The dishes are good for sharing. This restaurant has excellent service, and the high food quality is undeniable.
(4)
Darin E.
Such an awesome restaurant. The whole experience I had here was special. It was the first place I ate at in ATL. I went alone and cozied up to a seat at the bar which is always fun. (Caution: this review will enlighten you to what southerners are like). I sat at the bar in between a retired academic and the guy who ordered the last of the sweet breads. Both were par for the course in ATL - unabashed in talking to the visiting Californian and incredibly friendly. Then came the blondie and her friend/prospective future employer. Every single person was willing to strike up a conversation and enjoy food and drink with you. Same goes for the barkeep who kept me hydrated and fed with a constant stream of delicious cocktails and food. I ate the deviled eggs, gnocchi/oxtail, and their famous burger. All were fantastic. But what really shines with this place is the service. Everyone is willing to take that extra time to be nice, polite and helpful. I cannot wait to go back with friends in tow.
(4)
Nasto D.
We had the grass fed burger served at 10pm with only 20 or so made that night, and it was delicious. It was tender and definitely worth the wait. Our server Darth V. (Pretty sure this is not his name) was a great server: he refilled our water when needed and was able to get us on the list for a burger. It was a great experience and a highlight of our time in Atlanta.
(5)
Amrita R.
Things to remember: the place is small and the plates are really small! I'm undecided on what stars I should give this restaurant, because I really liked the bone marrow and the bread that went with it (I never thought I'd crave/like bone marrow before!) but the deviled eggs were kinda blah. For $3 you get exactly 3 servings of deviled eggs and all 3 are different flavors. Only the house flavor was tasty, in my opinion. My friend got the pork belly and although she enjoyed it, she felt like she deserved one more piece (only 2 pieces in the tiniest cutest little skillet) Another friend got the fish and chips and she loved it, although I've never been a fish and chips kind of girl. I wish the place was slightly bigger, since they only have one table that accommodates a group, and no reservations (just FYI) But it was nice to be able to walk here from my home, and it's pretty much the only place in Atlanta where you can get a plate of delicious animal connective tissue on the softest most delicious bread. So thanks, Holeman & Finch Public House, since I never cared for or enjoyed marrow and bread like this before!
(4)
Joel Y.
Took a friend for their birthday and was hoping to have a nice, quiet evening out. That went out of the door as soon as we walked in. People were talking loudly, strong smells in the air, and servers zipping by helping. I couldn't have had a better first impression. We tried to get on the burger time list but didn't make it. Then we went to the bar and asked the bartender to make us something strong yet subtle. He did, perfectly. Not sure what it was but he knew exactly what we needed. So we just sat at the bar and had some drinks and were talking and people watching. We got to our table and were sitting next to a bridal party. They were having a great time and you sit so close to people that you almost feel as if no one is alone in the entire place. The food came in several waves and each was better than the last, deviled eggs, pretzels, and some sort of meat. Not sure what but everything was awesome. It sounds crazy but its the kind of place that makes you feel like this place would be at home in new york or san francisco Definitely go to have a great time
(5)
Jonathan D.
I think the food has gotten better here since my last visit, which was in its first six months or so of operation. First off, the spicy chicken was cooked perfectly _ great crust from the breading and the meat was of a succulence I'd never be able to achieve at home. The spice was as intense as you'd want it to be if you like spicy food. For regular eaters of buffalo wings or hot sauce, there will be no "Man Vs. Food"-type sweating _ but one thigh is about all that's manageable for a normal meal. The tempura asparagus was so tasty that I actually avoided the dipping sauce because of how the saltiness and batter so well complimented the fresh vegetable taste. The fried oysters were the perfect pairing of a light coating with the oyster's natural consistency. They certainly hadn't cooked it to the point of tough coagulation _ which is a good thing. Their homemade sausage (similar to a bratwurst in flavor) was also tasty and not too dry. The reason for the visit was to seek out a mixology place, and I must say I'd still rather go to Drink Shop, Harper Station or even Sotto Sotto if that's my real aim. But on a Monday night, it was nice that this place was open. The cocktails were competently made but not the transportive sort I've had at those other three places. The first one took a couple sips and deadening of the tastebuds for the flavors to coalesce, while the second one simply tasted like Tang. (No judging if that's what you're looking for.) All in all, I might give this place a 3.5 if that were a possibility since the service was a bit scattered for a night they weren't slammed. But the food was on-point, elevating this review to four-stardom.
(4)
Ken B.
We didn't have the world famous burger so that is influencing my review I am sure. Sorry, but I have a young child so staying out until 10 to get a gimmick burger is not real feasible. So my review relates to what we did eat and experience. The place is really small. As in you are sharing tables with many other couples. It seemed a little odd at first but it didn't bother me. Definitely not a great romance restaurant, but a fun atmosphere none the less. So we had the House cured ham. We thought it was a little funky tasting, but we aren't experts in these aged cured hams, so it could have just been us. Next was the fried oysters. This was the best thing we had. They were really good. Maybe some of the best fried oysters I have had. The crunchy gentleman which is a fancy ham sandwich, but I thought it was tasty. The wife thought it was too greasy for her tastes. The clams in some sort of wine/cream sauce with bacon. This is good. I wish it came with some sort of absorbing type bread so I could have savored the sauce. The Hot Chicken is gross. Gross, Gross Gross Gross Gross. It was explained to us that it was a fried chicken with cayenne peppers. That is somewhat accurate, but we assumed the cayenne would be cooked into the Chicken's breading. Nope. It is caked on top in a very thick wet mess covering the entire chicken top and bottom. It would be like opening a whole bottle of cayenne pepper, mixing it with water so that it is like a sludge and covering a piece of fried chicken with the sludge. We took one bite each and said no thank you. Two separate waiters commented on not liking the hot chicken when we didn't eat it. Of course we still got billed for it. Honestly don't know why this is on the menu. There can't be that many people that enjoy it and it would help if they more accurately described it. Had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. It was pretty good. They also had a good beer selection. All in all I was disappointed by the experience. Definitely not worth of the best restaurants of atlanta lists that it keeps popping up on. It's expensive for what you get, some things aren't very good and the service can be slow on a Friday night. I would still recommmend people try it out just because it is so unique. But it wouldn't be a regular staple for me.
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F S.
ok ok everyone who has not gone here, its totally worth it. I really enjoyed at atmosphere- we went on a Sunday it opens at 11:30 if you don't want to wait in line i would go an hour earlier---- you think thats crazy. Trust me there is a line out the door. They let in around 50 ppl right when they open, we were lucky just to make that first cut, after all the tables are full there is an hour wait. Dont say I didnt worn you. Now- when I got out to a new restaurant I like to try a bunch of everything, I dont need to eat it all, but I want to try it all. We had the Cinnamon roll (YUMMY), devil eggs (awesome), coke float= why not, and of course the burger. My boyfriend and I tried a little bit of everything. BUT yes the burger is awesome and yes its cool to say we had it, but it was a little salty and I couldn't eat anything for the rest of the day. Happy to say I tried it, enjoyed it... would I go back?/? MEH.
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Mengyu Z.
Famous for Sunday burger. Best time is before 10:45am and after 2pm. Although I prefer bocado, I still love H&F's burger!
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Jang C.
I would rate this place as pretty awesome. Sometimes, I feel like a zombie since I enjoy eating organs. Unfortunately, they didn't have brrrrraaaaaiiiins on the menu when I went. Oh well. Like everyone, we mostly went for their famous hamburger. But my mouth salivated for their heart and liver dishes as well. I didn't want to stuff myself too much before eating the burger, so I only ordered a few items: the oysters and the lamb hearts. They both tasted great. Mina said she didn't like the taste of the oysters though. But I didn't have a problem with them. I would like to come back to sample all the other items on the menu such as the tartare, the pork bellies, the cheeks, the pig tails, chicken pate, etc. They all looked great. After a while, our waitress finally served us the burgers. At first, you won't see anything fancy about the burgers; it consisted of bun, meat, onion, and pickles. But it tasted delicious. All the ingredients blended well together. The meat seemed to have the right amount of fat, and whoever cooked it, cooked it perfectly. I can easily put it on my top 5 best burgers list. I also loved their homemade ketchup and mustard. They go well with the fries and burger it came with. Our waitress seemed cheerful, nice, and helpful; we didn't have any problems with her. I dug the look of the restaurant . It looked like a trendy place. I also liked the bathroom. It looked like a small meat locker from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, except more hip and trendy looking. I would give this place about 4.5 stars. Their dishes do cost a lot, and they make their portions small. Also I had a hard time finding this place. The restaurant does a good job hiding itself. However, those seem to be the only problems with this place so far. I can't wait to come back.
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Matthew L.
Oh the insanity of being able to apply my economics training to real life. If supply goes down then demand goes up. This leads to crazy foodies standing in line for ungodly amounts of time. They do make a damn good burger. The place is beautiful inside. Industrial chic just the way I like it. Being a deviled egg junkie, I can truthfully say I've had better. They had this pimento cheese ball, that was worth trading your first born for. As for the burger, I can't dispute the hype. It is a tasty burger. It reminds me of a cross between shake shack and five guys. Would I come back?!? When demand falls.
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Su K.
I'll keep this short. THAT BURGER is one of the best burgers I've had. It looks like a simple burger but there is so much depth to the taste. Everything tastes so fresh. I would definitely recommend Holeman & Finch but go when you have a lot of time!
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Lesley P.
Best bartenders in town! Don't bother with the cocktail list or your standard go to drink, just tell them it's their choice and you won't be disappointed. I was a fan of their burger. We went on Sunday for "brunch" but really we just wanted to guarantee we got a burger. Good experience, nice small atmosphere, looking forward to going back.
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Kevin W.
I came here for the world famous burgers and I was shocked at how packed this place was. I was by myself and I still had a twenty minute wait to find a spot at the bar. The hostess took pity on me and brought out another chair so I could sit at the bar. The story behind this place is that they only offer 20 burgers a day starting at 10 pm. The burgers sometimes sell out in 5 minutes. Sunday brunch is the only time they serve the burgers the whole time they are open. The burgers are good. Everything about the burger meal is homemade. The fries, ketchup, mustard, pickles, beef, and buns are all home made. The burger is tasty. I do not believe the burger was worth the wait and price. I prefer to have something more interesting and exotic and this was a plain burger. I very good burger but plain indeed.
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Dawn C.
We went as a group and shared deviled eggs, pimento cheese (when in Rome), flounder, hanger steak, and a few others. All delicious and super rich! Great mellow vibe to the place too.
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L J.
In Atlanta for an extended weekend, so we hit up the town's top spots as recommended by Atlanta magazine and my fellow Yelpers. Pros: 1. Waitress- attentive and friendly 2. Drinks- AHmazing!!! Bravo H&F, this is your claim to fame. 3. Charcuterie and cheese plates were very yummy Cons: 1. I know Buckhead is supposed to be "the spot" in Atlanta, but this location sucked. Hidden on the first floor of some huge apartment complex and surrounded by strip malls; we passed it four times before we found it. This is Buckhead? Really?? 2. It's crazy small. It's not cool, it's annoying. Final Verdict: I am a fan, because the drinks were truly art, but a better location and a larger space would've bumped it up to 5 stars.
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William A.
Great experience. Fun atmosphere and great cocktails. Dinner menu was interesting but everything tasted great.
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Katherine S.
This is my neighborhood spot. Whenever we don't feel like cooking dinner, H&F is the reliable standby. Best cocktails in Atlanta, IMO, and a menu that's constantly changing. Trust your waiter, they won't steer you wrong!
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Amanda R.
This is one of our favorite places to eat in Atlanta! We have yet to do the burger. Maybe we'll get around to it on our next trip. We will definitely be having the pasta carbonara, which is simply amazing!
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Yichen K.
My friend always raved about this place so we finally paid it a visit. We got the steak tartare, pork belly grits, deviled eggs and pork tenderloins. They were all delicious. The pork belly grits were especially good, wish i could have some to start my morning everyday. Make sure to also get a cocktail while you are there. They make amazing drinks. I can't give it a five stars since I honestly can't say it was AMAZING but it was definitely good and I would go back to try more from their extensive menu. Btw, for you folks who are interested in their burger. They only serve something like 25 on weekdays but on sundays they make over a hundred. Just a little tip =D
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James S.
Great burgers. Terrible service. It's not about the long wait. It's about the fact that they clearly don't care. At least provide service in order to turn tables and make more money, even if you clearly don't care about your customers experiences.
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Bobby G.
Best burger I've had in my life. They make everything from scratch including their ketchup and mustard.
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Adam M.
My only complaint about this restaurant is that it's not in San Diego. I would be 100 lbs heavier if it was. So good
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Damien B.
I knew there would be a wait on a Friday night. I did not come for the Burger and was sort of suprised how packed and then empty the bar area would be. But the bartender made a few fancy cocktails and the time went pretty quick. Sat down and ordered the meat plate and bread to start. I loved the bacon bread more than anyone reading this for sure. I also tried the lamb brain, chicken liver, bone marrow gratin, and some heart. The only item i found I could not eat was the brain. I just dont like brain and I doubt any way it might be cooked will change my mind. But the other parts were excellent. The only reason I would not give it five stars is the wait for food to actually come out of the kitchen.
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Anita C.
The food is awesome and unique if you're willing to wait for a table. We went on a Tuesday night at 8PM and we still had to wait 40 minutes for a table. They do not take reservations. We went there thinking it was just a pub where you can order their "famous" burgers, but the burgers can only be ordered/held and they don't cook it until 10PM. So if you want to try to get a burger, I would get there around 8 and order it. They only make 24 burgers per night, so they run out if you wait until 10PM to get there. The burgers are very fresh. They make their own buns and it's very tasty without needing to add any ketchup or mustard. But I wouldn't say that the burger is to die for, or "orgasmic" or anything. The regular menu is a bunch of small plates like tapas where you can share. We ordered the Crawfish Pie, Duck brain and heart, mussels, rabbit liver, steak tartare, bone marrow, and two more I cannot remember. They were all good. I highly recommend the Crawfish Pie!!!! It has a spicy-ish sauce that goes with it and all of it together is to die for!!! The mussels were served on top of this bread and sauce, which I thought the bread was better than the mussels itself and I'm not usually a bread fan. Duck brain was interesting and buttery tasting. Rabbit liver tasted like liver. The steak tartare tasted like ground beef (raw) with ketchup/A-1 sauce, but still good. The bone marrow is much much better at Rathbun's restaurant. All in all, this is a great restaurant and I highly recommend ordering off of the plates menu!!!!! You can't go wrong with any of the small plates they have. They are all really good and unique, whether it's the dish itself, or the bread/sauce they add to it!
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J W.
Awesome drinks and some top quality bar food.
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Matt C.
finally made it over to h&f a couple weekends ago, after years of hearing about the place. it certainly lived up to the hype. we came for brunch, when i'm sure the atmosphere is different from a dinner service around 'burger time', and i've also heard the burger is, for whatever reason, 'better' at nights as well... but we were still VERY impressed with our experience. cocktails were unbelievable, as i'd expected. the 'sour account' was particularly good and refreshing, and tasted like sour patch kids. bacon caramel popcorn was far better than i imagined it could possibly be. deviled eggs were a nice small plate to whet our appetites.. and the burger was as good as i've always heard. i'd put it up there with a double-double from in-n-out burger as my favorite of all time. i'd heard that even if you're not fan of pickles on your burger, you'd like it here.. i personally didn't find that to be true. the burger really doesn't even need ketchup or mustard, though both are there. fries were great too. looking forward to trying everything else on the menu, as it was honestly hard to go with the burger by default with so many other great looking choices.. but it was impossible to turn down. i only wish the space were bigger, and i'd be back all the time for dinners. but seeing how crowded and cramped it was towards the end of a sunday brunch service, i really can't imagine what it would be like in there on, say, a friday night at 10. i'm not claustrophobic, but i've definitely gotten to a point in my life where super-crowded food & drink experiences are just annoying to me. anyway, i know it's this size for a reason and that most people love it, and since everything else is top notch, i'll just say 'well done'.
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Solomon W.
H&F knows what is up. I did not go for the signature 10PM burgers, but rather just to try some of the famous grub that seems to be all over the foodie radar. I only had a few meals to work with in Atlanta, so I figured that Holeman and Finch would be a good choice. Handcrafted fodder is always a plus, especially when you can order small bits of it for not too much dough. It hit me right in the gut because my current foodie trend is eating at gastropubs to find all these weird artisanal foods. They also design the meal structure according to what they figure fits the meal best. We started with deviled eggs 3 ways; my favorite was the duck ham, chow chow, and sriracha... equally. Next, was the guanciale carbonara. It was amazing. The sauce was super rich, the pork was perfectly crisp and interspersed, and the egg and Parmesan added the perfect buttery flavors. The pork belly buns followed, and the meat was flawless. I probably should have gone with something more exotic off of the "parts"menu, but my mother likes simpler things, and pork belly is delicious. The buns were slightly sweet, and the savory sauce was nice. Lastly, we had a cheese tray that came with ciabatta, strawberry preserves, a few dabs of honey and spiced kumquats (?). They really know how to source food here, as every cheese came from the Southeast. The Gouda Bleu from Kentucky was sharp but buttery, the Coppinger from Tennessee was gamey and rich, and the Chocolate Lab cheddar from North Carolina was simple and solid. The atmosphere is very upbeat and not too fancy, so it is perfect for a light dinner with some drinks. Definitely make this a dining priority when you are in the area.
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Ashley S.
We planned our night around getting those infamous 10pm burgers and finally got to try the homemade double cheeseburger. Yes, its good, but is it life changing? No but certainly didn't regret getting them, but can say we did it and just go back to Holeman for other dinner entrees now. This place is just so cute but very SMALL. Bacon popcorn is something you just gotta order to go!!!!!
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Jill K.
We had shrimp roll, steak tartare, carbonara and the crunchy gentleman (add runny egg). It was all good, but here lies the beginning of a deep seeded love for egg yolk. when we asked the waiter, 'really just ham and cheese, what makes it special?' he said add an egg. 'OK' YUMMY egg yolk is a magically sauce that really should just put all other sauces out of business. I have not been fortunate enough to try the infamous burger...one day...
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ATL n.
Not worth the wait? Or the pretense? Though the bartenders were excellent, Im a little over that air of pretense for what is very good but nothing-life-changing food or service. The hostess was disorganized and rude. Also, the 3 hour wait didn't much help - esp since its not in an area where there's a nearby spot to grab a drink while you wait. All and all, in NYC this would be a very average standard dining affair. All that said, I hear the late night service really does it for people.
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Tim B.
Running through the small plates menu has been done so I won't bore anyone with a play by play of everything that went into my stomach here last week. What, I can add, is that we had a great meal here last week. Got there early (6pm) was seated immediately, had a blast exchanging one liner's with the staff, ripped through the small brew list, had a mess of food and were never pressured to leave, even after the bar filled up and we had more than overstayed our welcome.
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l h.
Without a doubt, the best hamburger I have ever had. Words cannot even describe how fantastic it was. My boyfriend and I arrived at 11am one Sunday. The line was already wrapped just around the corner of the building. They opened at 11:30, and we were seated by 11:45. We got the last two seats in the house. It was absolutely worth the wait, and we can't wait to go back. If you like hamburgers, you must try this place!
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Addy C.
I thought this place was good overall but it did fall below my expectations (set high by the rest of the Yelp reviews). After re-reading some of the reviews, I realized the 4- and 5-star reviews were driven mostly by folks who actually got to experience the highly sought 10pm burgers ... so then I didn't feel so bad about my 3.5 rating (rounded to 4) b/c we didn't stay that late (i.e., no burger experience). Let me summarize my yay's & nay's: Yay's: - Ambience is great. Great bar area, too. - Loved the big window at the front where you can see directly into the kitchen and observe the cooks at work. - The wait is long but once you're seated and order your food, the food comes out relatively fast. - Menu is refreshed - I don't know how often they update the menu but the items were different from the menu online. - Interesting menu - they have a good selection of tapas but also feature some "adventurous" selections like veal brains & sweetbreads. - My favorite tapas - "Farm egg & pancetta carbonara with Gambino's guitar cut pasta" for $11 (the only "entree size" tapas), "Crispy Georgia white shrimp" in a Thai chili sauce for $11 (the shrimps were gi-normous!), "Georges Bank scallops with creamed leeks & balsamico" for $12 (scallops were gi-normous, too!), "Deviled eggs 3 ways" for $3 (if you like deviled eggs, you'll like this ...). Nay's: - Their restaurant is marked by a very easy-to-miss "H&F" sign (not "Holeman & Finch" which we were looking for). They are located in the "Aramore" condos, right next to "Restaurant Eugene." - No reservations so it's first-come, first-serve. You probably don't want to come here on a Friday or Saturday night if you can help it. The waiting area is in the bar area so it was pretty packed. - We had a group of 8 and there is only one area to seat a large group. This restaurant is pretty small. We had to wait a long time for the other large group to finish ... I wouldn't recommend this place for large groups. - This is a tapas restaurant so it's pretty expensive for what you get. We ordered about 3 plates per person and it came to about $40-50/pp, excl. drinks. - Wasn't a fan of these tapas: "Fried pork belly w/ arugula" for $8 (this was the special but the pork belly was almost all fatty, oozing grease & just disgusting!!), "Poached egg & roast bacon, Johnny cake & maple syrup" for $7 (tasted like a very mini-me version of a breakfast combo - nothing extraordinary), "Seared hanger steak with bacon & onion hash" for $12 (again, not extraordinary & the meat was pretty chewy, too). We also got the "Salami, charcuterie & sausage" platter for $15 b/c we were still hungry. That was pretty good but not enough to make my list of fav's. I don't think I would come back for the tapas (the wait is too long & it's pricey for what you get) but I'll definitely be back to try the famous burgers - during brunch since apparently I'm guaranteed to get one but not necessarily so at 10pm.
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Lynn E.
I've been hearing rave reviews of the Holeman & Finch burger and have made Mark Bittman's ground brisket burger...but it was finally time to score a burger. Since the thought of a burger at 10pm on a school night is hard to comprehend for this boomer I made plans to enjoy a burger during the H&F Sunday brunch. And the burger is worthy of the hype! Moist, tasty meat, onions, pickles and a home made bun. Rumor has it the ketchup and the mustard are also homemade. Everything about this space is warm, friendly and hip. The peek-in kitchen, the wine cooler and uber fun bar -- the right ingredients for a good time.
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Jesse F.
Visited this place lastnight with the girlfriend. Overall, it was a fun experience and we both agreed that we would return. We arrived about 830 and the place was packed. We decided to just move into the bar area. Several servers helped us and they all were festive and friendly. We shared a table with two separate groups as a result of the crowd. Not an issue, after all we were seated in the bar area. We started with salt and vinegar pork rinds which were surprisingly good. After this we had andouille sausage w/ lady peas....AWESOME. And of course we had the 10pm burger. The burger was good, but nothing to get excited over.....I can make a better one:). The ambience and staff made the visit an exciting and fun dinner. The jack & coke and holly-go-lightly definitely helped to make our spirits high.
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Femi O.
This is probably the place i've had the longest wait...ever! for. a. burger. ...and with a hangover...but i have to admit it was worth the wait. the drink wasn't memorable but i had 2. the food...was good. church good. deviled eggs...never tasted so good....then the burger came. and so did i. my only regret was the fact that i found this place a month after i moved back to nyc from buckhead...but whenever i'm back in town...i'll stop by. -0.5 stars for long @$$ wait. -0.5 for "ok" drinks....overall--really godly sh1t.
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Asteridae A.
I met a friend here on my last night in Atlanta for the secret off the menu burger. Be warned: this place is hard to find. Both my friend and I drove past it a few times before seeing it. There's no sign out front with the restaurant's name; just the logo, and the restaurant is located on the ground floor of some new condo buildings. It's very easy to miss. That said, the staff is friendly, we were immediately seated and the beer list was very good. The burgers were as amazing as everyone says (the homemade bread & butter pickles really make them) and the fries were that perfect combination of crispiness, creaminess, and tasted like 1000 blasts of potato on my taste buds. The rest of the menu looked delicious and I'd like to go back and try some other stuff next time I am in Atlanta.
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Kee O.
Food is great, but the place is tiny. Last two times I've been, the wait has been over 45 minutes causing me to leave both times. They really should take reservations or not sit large groups in their tiny dining room.
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Autumn S.
I love Holeman and Finch for the great late night eating. Finally, a place fit for a foodie with late night cravings. Because I'm not a red meat person, I can skip the whole 'clamoring for the limited burgers' business and try the other good stuff the menu has. My recommendations? The pimiento cheese( I have always thought this was the grossest concoction ever until trying Holeman and Finch's version), the johnny cakes with a poached egg, the deviled egss, the pasta carbonara, and the sticky toffee pudding are my favorites. Did I forget the cocktails? Try any of them, you won't be disappointed.
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Ash C.
My husband and I came here one night after a Braves game this past summer because, surprisingly, it is one of the few places open after 10pm that serves real food. I was a little worried about our attire, though. We were dressed nice enough, but we'd been through 90-something heat, then rain, then a distressing game. So, at the very least we looked rough. But the staff were nice, friendly, and patient when explaining some of the menu. However, our poor server could not get it that we weren't interested in their cocktails. Honey, if I tell you I'm allergic to alcohol, I'm not trying to be witty; it means unfortunately, I cannot consume your fancy cocktails without turning into the elephant man. The food was simply amazing. Trio of Deviled Eggs - Best deviled eggs without having to go through a funeral first. (I swear the grief makes them tastier?) Pot of Chicken Liver Pater - Good, but not the best I've ever had. Sweet Potato Greens - This was a life-changer. I had no idea you could eat sweet potato plants, and that they would be delicious. I'll be growing some in my garden just for its leaves this year. 3 of the meats - I can't remember which ones we had aside from the duck pastrami, which was really yummy. Yes it's a tad greasy, but that's just how duck rolls, okay? 3 of the cheeses - Again, sorry I can't remember. But each came with extras to try with the cheese. Oh candied grapefruit, I had no idea you existed and am so glad we met! Unfortunately I have no idea what we ordered for dessert, because a few minutes after we did the fire alarm went off. I have never heard something so loud! Our waiter tried to let us leave without paying, but the food was so good, we couldn't do it. We ended up paying half and scurried on our way. I cannot wait to return and try what new things they'll have. Hopefully we won't have to leave partially deaf next time!
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Ayon J. R.
Great hamburgers, nice service staff and yummy cocktails. The swanky vibe is cherry on the top :-)
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Megan F.
I've heard lots of good things about H&F but after reading some of the reviews on here, I steeled myself for a potentially frustrating and pretentious experience. What I got was decidedly neither. Now, granted, I went the day after a three-day holiday weekend when it was on the slower side, so your mileage may vary. First, parking wasn't an issue at all. The valet parking was complimentary, and the valet had my car waiting for me as I left the building. I spent my whole time seated at the bar. Not because there weren't any tables, but because the bartender and barback were so great and interesting to talk to that there didn't seem to be any reason to leave. The bartender in particular was happy to answer all our questions about the liquor selection and the specialized ingredients in their cocktails, as well as make spot-on recommendations based on our preferences. If I had to describe H&F in one (compound) word, I'd call it "well-curated." The wine and beer lists aren't huge or all encompassing, but the choices are excellent. The fact that they had Allagash Curieux--one of my favorite ales of all time--on tap gives them huge points in my book. Nearly all of their liquor is made by small-batch producers. To correct a previous review, they have plenty of vodka, just not trendy mass marketed brands like Absolute and Grey Goose. Plus, the cocktail list is primarily updated variations on classic (think prohibition and mid-century) cocktails, which tend not to use a whole lot of vodka, except in combination with other liquors like gin. There's quite a bit of offal on the menu, so just be aware of that. (Trendy? Yes. Sustainable? Also yes. I like it when restaurants use more than just the most expensive filet or loin from an animal.) If marrow and sweetbreads and rabbit liver aren't your thing, make sure you clear that with your dinner companions ahead of time. The burger didn't change my life, but it was really, really good. (Get there early if you want the burger. Like 8:30pm early. And pre-order it.) I described it at the time as a "classed-up In-and-Out Double Double" and I'll stick with that description. The Coke float with Fernet-Branca (a bitter digestif) ice cream was a perfect, decadent variation on a classic to end the meal.
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Andrew M.
I've been back here twice lately and both times were awesome. Neither of them a coursed-out dinner for 2, but bar hopping with friends and hanging out at the bar both times. The service is excellent, even when it's busy as all hell (ahem, always), and the vibe is always great. I always meet cool strangers shoved into that little bar. And the burgers... oh man, THE BURGERS! They actually are as good as you hear. Everything about it is so fresh and perfect. Especially after a few hand-crafted cocktails, made by some of the city's finest mixologists. Really, really excellent drinks.
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Tracy T.
Bar drinks and service were fantastic. Had reservation for table for four at 7pm, were not seated until after 9pm. That sucked! No apologies, as if host didn't care we were waiting, despite our many requests for our table.
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Wes P.
I've heard tons about H&F - particularly the burger and bakery. The in-laws were coming into town so we decided to finally try for ourselves. After reading up about the no reservation deal, I convinced them to get to the restaurant at six - which is too early to eat in our opinion, but we expected to wait. When we got in they were ready to seat us right away, but I asked to sit at the bar for some drinks, which they said was fine. The drinks are incredible! Watching the bartenders make them is quite a show - pulling unlabeled vintage bottles of liqueurs they've made. $9 - $12 is kind of expensive for a cocktail, but these are worth every penny. While drinking we also had the bread box - which includes an assortment of breads, including one with bacon and is fantastic. After about 45 minutes the host approached us and said he had a table waiting! Great service, he watched out to make sure we got some quality time at the bar and then a great table. Our server was equally good. He made sure we understood the concept - small plates for sharing, they come out as they are done, etc. etc. We ordered pimiento cheese, fried oysters, pancetta and farm egg carbonara, sweet breads, fish and chips, ny strip with kale and pickled mushrooms and finally the sticky toffee pudding. Jesus H. Christ was the food good. I love the idea of sharing a ton of food anyway, and the quality here is so amazing. Every single thing, down to the mayo in the pimiento cheese, is made in house. The best thing(s) that we had? Carbonara and Sticky Toffee Pudding! Do yourself a favor and come here with a small group of friends and enjoy life at it's finest.
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Jennifer C.
The place is tiny and the wait might be long but the food is delicious. I don't think you can find a place like it in Atlanta. A place definitely for adventurous eaters. deviled eggs three ways crisp b&b pickles poached egg and roast bacon
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Iffat B.
*****4.5****** I went for brunch to try the oh-so-famous burger and it lives up to the hype! The meat tastes very fresh which is burger's biggest selling point. It's super greasy so when you pick up the burger the grease is dripping off. Unfortunately, it's not the best burger I've had in Atlanta as the combination of the pickles, cheese, and bun didn't mesh as well as I wanted. The Vortex's cheeseburger is still my favorite in Atlanta! I loved the fries and onion rings. The fries are soggy, just the way I like them. If you like crispy fries, these aren't for you. The steak tartar is a great appetizer as is the banana bread. The butter that came with it was amazing! And lastly, the toffee bread pudding is a nice finish to the meal! The service here is great--very friendly, attentive staff. *****Also I wish they would add more non-pork menu items!! I can't eat 75% of the stuff on the menu!!
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Joao S.
Best Hamburger Ever! The burger was so good, I can't even remember what else I had. They only make 24 burgers and serve them at 10pm. We had to wait three hours for it, but well worth it. I plan to go back on a Sunday when the burgers are on the Sunday Brunch menu.
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Todd P.
I have a new chow hound buddy (or buddette??) and H&F was one of the spots on our list we wanted to hit. We'd both been before, numerous times, but wanted to go back together on a burger pilgrimage. We arrived at 8:30 pm, hoping to get a seat in the bar before the onslaught of burger chasers filled the place to the brim. Despite being there an hour and a half before the bull-horn announcement, we were still relegated to one of the side "shelves" along the wall, with no open seats at the bar or any of the proper high-tops they have. (I have yet to actually get a seat *at* the bar at H&F, despite going here a half-dozen times or more.) Going this early has its advantages. It gives you plenty of opportunity to try some of their mixologist concoctions and sample some starters while you wait for the cheesy meat on a fluffy bun. I had two cocktails from the featured list. These drinks change all the time, so it's fun to go and see what they're mixing up that's new. I had some rye whisky concoction with rhubarb bitters and ginger ale, followed by a drink with an Italian liqueur, Amaro CioCiaro mixed with a beer of some sort. Both were excellent. For pre-burger snacks: pot of chicken liver pate with apple cider jelly and toast (smooth, rich, mildly flavored -- delicious); cornmeal fried oysters (just okay, one oyster was as chewy as a spare tire, which was shocking since the rest were tender and juicy); Deviled Eggs Three Ways (yum! the Sriracha one was my fav); and the Citrus Glazed Veal Sweatbreads (super tender, crisp-fried, with roasted baby turnips -- nicely done). The first time I had the burger here, it was like manna from the gods. Maybe it was the build up, the folk lore of it all. This time, it was just okay. Not horrible, mind you. Overly salty. But I still dig the house-made pickles and condiments, though. Ask your server for one of their postcards that have all the staff nicknames. These people don't go by "Mike" or "Jenny" -- try Jelly Bean, Shooter, Fireball, etc. All nicknames courtesy of H&F management.
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B. C.
Wonderful place. Great selection on the menu and an equal amount of drinks to match. I asked the waiter if the chef would put together an impromptu tasting menu with drinks and was not let down. He stayed away from some of the more abstract items on the menu but still I walked away pleased, drunk and full. Well worth the trip.
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Alexa G.
Okay, So I have to agree with Kristine M. in some ways. It's a freaking burger!!! I'm in now way a connessiour of the pattied beef or anything, let me just note that now. But having tried the burger a few times now I was more disappointed than anything. First things first...the homemade ketchup was disgusting-not what I remembered from before. It was more acidic, less sweet.. just can't put my finger on it, but something was off! A few of us even mentioned wanting to go to McDonald's and sneak in some ketchup packets! The burger was good, but without the ketchup ( Which I loooveee) it just wasn't the same! Word is it's a new chef, and things have changed. I will go back, next time I'll skip the 10pm burger rush though.
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Scot L.
I'm sure they do a great job with their small plates, regular menu and I am excited to return and try those but their brunch leaves a lot to be desired. We got there early enough so we were right in at opening. Liked the look and feel of the space but the chairs were extremely uncomfortable. My wife ordered a coffee and we waited and waited. Finally the waiter returned to drop off sugars and cream and told her the coffee would be a few more minutes. They french press and it takes a bit. Would have been nice to know that in the beginning before we sat for 15 minutes getting pissed off. The coffee was very good when it did arrive. We ordered the cinnamon roll to share and I don't know where they have been eating cinnamon rolls to have the waiter say it was the bomb. This thing was pitiful. No rise at all to it, dense, dry, over frosted, and maybe a 1/4" thick. We each had two small bites and left it. I ordered the burger and the wife had the touch em all. The touch 'em all was skillet fried eggs, short stack, cane sugar syrup, griddled house bacon for $9. She asked to have the eggs scrambled with cheese instead and the waiter said no problem. Food arrived fairly quickly after the order was placed so no complaints there. But the eggs weren't scrambled. Waiter apologized and told us he had forgotten to tell the chef. So I have my burger and fries, wife is starving so we share the fries which were good. The burger was pretty good as well but we weren't blown away. It's just a good simple burger. Her plate comes back out 10 minutes later and the scrambled eggs are on top of the pancakes, bacon in the middle of it all and everything is covered in syrup. Not the best way to eat scrambled eggs. The pancakes were undercooked as well. An expensive lesson in some places just don't do breakfast food well.
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Daniel W.
We went for Sunday brunch, and this place rocks! The staff is very down to earth while still being some of the hippest people in the city. The food starts with down-home southern favorites and modernizes them. If you like bacon, get theirs! The decor is something out of a Details magazine! I cannot say enough about this place. Word of warning, the drinks are very strong! Also, its very intimate in that you'll be hearing your neighbors conversations. I think it adds to the fun! Deviled Eggs rock!
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Jeremy M.
Deviled eggs, pork, bacon, salami, yum. Everything I wanted and then some. It has all the quality and taste of the finest dining without the pomp and pretense. It really is exceptional, and the only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the burger drama... Yes, they are good, very good even. But to take the focus off of the rest of this exceptional menu and cause crowds over a burger of just very good quality every evening is a shame. I'll be back often in spite of the burger drama...
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Jennifer N.
Yes, Jesse and I went to get the 10 pm burger. All I have to say is that the whole experience of being at the bar at 830 to mingle and have drinks and apps was what made the night so much fun. The burger was good. But I do have to say that the sausage with lady peas and the pork rinds were amazing. We enjoyed sharing our table with several people as we drank and ate until 11. It was a great time. Loved the fact that the crowd was so diverse!
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M A.
There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said, so here's a disjointed set of paragraphs to add to the feeding frenzy: I'd already eaten the legendary burger (brought home to me by a very nice house guest!) but I have no idea what took me so long to actually go, sit down, and experience the magic. No excuse is worth missing out on this. From the bar to the service to the food, it was a fabulous couple of hours spent trying a variety of foods, many of which I had not seen since the grandparents had me eating pate as a kid. A cheese plate yielded some incredible local cheeses paired with a sweet jam that added to the flavors. The succatash was buttery and amazing while the carbonara was creamy and smooth. Nothing disappointed. Toast points with jam and pate or a refreshing drink with Pim's... safe to say this place is packed with good reason. Johnny Cakes were also fantastic - this coming from someone who normally hates pancakes of any sort! - and the ham and cheese sandwich is worth the juices dripping down your fingers. You just can't go wrong with this menu. Highly suggest going with friends so you can pass plates around and try a big variety of food! I didn't get a chance to wait around for the burger this time, but do know that they'll take orders before 9pm as long as you're able to stick around until 10pm to get your Thursday Burger (it's also an actual menu item for Sunday brunch). Well worth it.
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angela c.
This place has the best burger that I have ever eaten. My husband agrees. They are well probably best known for their cheeseburgers. They only make 24 cheeseburgers after 10pm. If you want one of the 24, arrive early. They also have them all day on Sunday,which is when we tried them. We waited around the bar area until 2 seats became available. I don't care much for cheese on my burgers, however, these are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Eveything is made fresh on site. The bread is baked there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to compliment the bread and the meat. They pickle their own pickles and the ketchup and mustard are made there as well. The burgers are simple, but very juicy and delicious. You must try this place. It is well worth the wait. They also have a fried peach pie that is served with ice cream. It was SO good that I wish I'd gotten one for myself instead of sharing with my wonderful husband :)
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Elbee M.
Deviled eggs for $3 were great. Well made cocktails and the drink menu is reasonably priced. I didn't like the chicken pate (apple cider jelly tasted like apple JELLO), but props to the h&f buns and the arugula beet salad. They treat their hamburger pretty pretentiously ( holeman-finch.com/burger… ). Based on what I saw of the burger and the turnout for it (didn't eat it myself), I think there is some over-hyped fancy burger delusion going on. Also, it's a rather hectic environment to eat a meal in.
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Will W.
Quite simply put this place has it all figured out. I know they've been featured on several television programs and it's well deserved. The cocktails are handcrafted and spot on. The several plates that were shared amongst friends were delicious. I will be back to try & secure of their elusive 10pm hamburgers!!
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Leslie W.
With all the fuss & hoopla surrounding Holeman & Finch, I was prepared to hate it from the beginning just to go against the grain. The BF and I hit the bakery before the public house, so I was expecting good things. The BF wanted to go on a Friday night which is not usually my evening of choice for this kind of venue. Too crowded. Well, it was crowded and I was feeling a little uneasy, but we finally found a seat at the bar and settled in to peruse the menu. Everything sounded pretty good to me, but the real sell, the real reason I braved the crowd was the roasted marrow bone. I know, I know, I'm mostly a vegasaurus blah blah blah. But, it's Anthony Bourdain's death row meal and I've been obsessed about trying it. Along with the bone marrow, we tried three of the meats from the "pressed & molded" section: duck, veal cheek & tongue, and something else that escapes me right now. Served with crunchy bread, whole grain mustard, and pickled garlic and all very tasty. The marrow bone, however, was not so great. The bone was splintered and we had a hard time getting the marrow out. Cocktails were delish. Super delish. So delish the BF was inspired to drop everything and enter a mixology program and devote his life's work to the science. Curing cancer, no, but certainly bringing joy to many. My fav was the witchy one. We topped everything off with their sticky toffee pudding. It was so good, I still can't talk about it. Ooey and gooey and salty and yummy. Be prepared to wait on your food and especially the drinks on a busy night. Everything is so complex and elegantly done that it take a while to deliver. We'll be back.
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Devon O.
They did it. They took the Piggly-Wiggly, southern-fried, down home culinary minutiae and elevated it to a twisted foodie wet dream. And hoo-boy, are they ever proud of it. I like the butcher shop-cum-soda shop vibe, but it is sort of cramped-ly small. No wonder it's always packed in there. Hanging slabs of meat like the weights in a grandfather clock, spare metal chairs, the lone coca-cola poster on the bar wall, the ebb and flow of hipster patrons: I get it. Concept album. They also made me realize I am officially done with all this ridiculous and precious cocktail showboatery. I got a Pig-Pik Sour, whiskey and ("NOT sour mix", our waitress insisted. "fresh lemon"), and a bacon-sugar rim. It was fine but pretty unremarkable. The rest of the cocktail menu looked similarly retarded and full of itself. I had a glass of champagne and it paired beautifully with everything. Looking forward to the simple resurgence of a fucking gin and tonic. The tapas were all great: the deviled eggs were unfathomably creamy, the fried pickles weren't greasy, the oysters were presented with raw shaved horseradish that at first tasted like paper towels then dissolved into biting complexity. Goody. One more realization: I just can't do offal. Not anymore, anyway. I had the beef heart and, swear to god, it tasted like the one time I had roadkill. Tough-ass roadkill on a dressed pile of dandelion greens. I might get my foodie cred revoked but whatev. Next time I go, it'll be on a wine and small plates expedition. Not for dinner. But thanks for helping me figure out the person I'm becoming. And the completely adorable staff- really, everyone i saw was hipsterly keeeeyoooot.
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George H.
Came to HF on multiple occasions and really just didn't feel like going through the typical 30 minutes-1 hour wait time. First time the host was also extremely rude, but finally made it on a Wednesday night and was seated immediately. The tables are small, and cramped but all worth it for the burger right? Not really, they don't all come out at 10pm and we didn't eat until around 10:40pm. Even ravished with hunger, I did not think it was the stand out dish of the restaurant. We tried the deviled eggs which were tasty, and good quick bite. The pork belly was phenomenal, greens were so salty though. Stand out of the night? Desserts! -Toffee bread budding, fantastic. TOFFEE -Apple pie, amazing without being overall sweet. Must try.
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Michelle M.
Did you know? They have 24 burgers after 10pm. In addition, they have them all day on Sunday, so you dont have to get there early and wait for those burgers. 2 words. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! My 6 friends and I went there actually at 7:30pm on Saturday night, realized that they only have 1 table that seats more than 4, so we just went across the street, ate some food, and came back at 9:30pm to wait for the burgers. Surprisingly, they had 4 left. I was already pretty full from the previous meal but decided to take a couple bites of the 10pm burger. What makes it so special? The waiter said they home make everything. The bread is baked in there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to perfectly fit the bread and the meat. The pickles are picked themselves. The ketchup and mustard is homemade as well. When you go to Yeah! and Farmburger, theyre delicious, but theyre all spin-offs of burgers. You add your own sauce and put your own toppings so it no longer is an original burger. Here at H&F, I can honestly say (even after being full and not craving food anymore), this is the best burger I've ever had. It's the most stripped down, juicy, delicious, well seasoned, original burger. It was definitely well worth the wait. Overall, if you want a burger that's down to earth, come to H&F. It's absolutely melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!
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Mel D.
There are so many great reviews on this establishment, but our dining party saw a few opportunities for improvement. Fairly tight quarters, our party of 4 ended up being sat at a community table with others, that was ok because we're a friendly bunch. Server was great, our drinks were delish even if they range from $11-16 for 5 sips. So the biggest thing we were surprised about was the size of the dishes...nowhere does it tell you that they are "small plates" except the server mentions it when you ask. So this being said, the two guys in our party had 2-3 plates each (totaling about $50/person) and left hungry. Expect a bill of around $150 for drinks and apps. If you come knowing those few things and still choose it, you'll be good to go! I however would have liked to know before coming for dinner : )
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Lindsay S.
Baby, baby, baby, I know I don't come to see you as much these days because a certain bartender has left. It doesn't mean I love you any less, baby. You're still my main squeeze. You know why I love you, baby? It's not your burger. Maybe that's why the others love you, but not me. You swing that big sexy burger around town, around the whole dang nation, and I understand why. I don't begrudge you sharing your burger with all the high rollers, the Alton Browns and Nick Caves of the world. A girl's gotta pay the bills; Lord knows I know that as well as anybody. But you and me, we got a soul connection. To me, you are so much more than the burger. Remember when I used to come by and see you and nibble on your sweetbreads and salads, sipping on something that Luke or Evan or Squirrels made just for me, something full of Campari and bitter as the drinker herself? Just you and I, nobody else listening in our our little date? Sure, maybe some middle-aged, tragic man will try to impress me with something, but it was all about you, baby. I'd outwit him, laugh, and come back to your beautiful plates. Remember those sweet evenings, baby? I know you do. I know I've been distant. It's not you, it's me. Busy and budgeting, because you know when I come see you, baby, I got to treat you right and fling money at all your gorgeousness. That's why it was so good to see you last night. Sure, your usual admirers were there, the wilting sorority flowers drinking house chardonnay, waiting on that burger. Your burger. But you tended to us so nice, with those deviled eggs all succulent and fresh; that chicken liver pate, so good that I am happy to eschew the bread and lick its earthy rich cream straight off my knife; your arugula and pickled beet salad, green and luscious; your pretty little beef cheek all moist and tender; those rabbit livers OH THOSE RABBIT LIVERS I think I fell in love with you because of your rabbit livers, you vixen; and then that fried pig ear bologna, you tease, you saved the best for last. Your liquor, as always, bitter, sweet, and glorious...of course. You treat me so good, baby. I missed you so much. Next time I won't wait so long. XO.
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Tian L.
I just have to say. I'm an extreme foodie. More than I am a foodie, I am a passionate person. I become extremely obsessed with things, people and ideas when I feel they strike a chord with me. And, I am very vocal about it. I am currently in Atlanta from San Francisco for a work trip. It's my first time this far down south in the country actually, and I was so inspired and impressed that I fell upon Holeman & Finch Public House. I don't think I come from a city that has a lack of amazing chefs, creative spaces to eat, lounge and share good meals with friends, but let me just stop to say, I was really blown away by my dinner here last night. For the first time in a very long time, I came in to dine alone. (I am usually with friends or boyfriend). I realized a few things when you do this: you pay way more attention to the minute details when you are not distracted by conversation with friends. Things like the smooth, rich texture of the pan-fried rabbit liver I had on a bed of blackberry jam. Or the fact that my mixologist (I forget your name but if I was single, I'd marry you in a second because your talent is so great and you seemed so passionate about your work) tailored a drink specifically to my order when I asked him to "surprise me." He took into consideration that the few small plates I ordered would enjoy a nice pairing with an orange vanilla like cocktail with a gin base to cut through the richness of the dishes. Then, when I tried sweet breads for the first time because I saw Anthony Bourdain do it in his most recent episode of No Reservations, the server who brought it to me (God bless him too), asked me three times if I really liked it, because it was his very favorite (which, btw, the citrus-glazed sweet breads was the highlight of my night). Multiple people actually asked me how I enjoyed my food various times throughout the night, in a way that I appreciated - like they truly cared and knew how damn good everything was and was waiting for me to say it so they could nodd in affirmation. Then the host, who was wearing a vest and black tie (with co-hostess) called three different taxi drives and he kept running outside to see if they had arrived to make sure I would arrive home safely. The food, the people, the space and the extreme kindness...my belly, heart and palate was very happy.
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Monica C.
Where do I start. I was visiting my boyfriend who recently moved to the Buckhead area and we were looking for a good place to eat before I left. After reading the reviews here we decided we had to try it. When we got there at 9 PM, we were told there was a 45 min wait for a 2top. Ugh, nonetheless we went to the bar to check out the drinks. That's when the magic started to happen. We were immediately approached by the hostess informing us they had an open table and would be seated immediately. When we sat down our waiter let us know that there were only 4 burgers left and he had already reserved two for us. CAN YOU SEE THE MAGIC HAPPENING? So we put in our order of drinks (which btw, I normally do not drink while eating dinner and these cocktails were amazing) and started off with the deviled eggs (I loveeeeeeee DE, and these did not disappoint) and the pork belly sandwich. EVERYONE SHOULD ORDER THE PORK BELLY SANDWICH. It's life-changing. Then we did a heirloom tomato salad (so sweet, so tasty) and the beef tartare (YUMMMM). By the time we finished everything the bell was ringing and it was BURGER TIME. One of the better burgers I have had. Better than 5 Napkins burger that's for sure. Kinda reminded me of a cheesesteak. First time ever no room for dessert. Will have to go back to try other things. Overall fantastic and I have not stopped dreaming about the pork belly. Our waiter was super friendly and offered great suggestions.
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Gimena G.
For my birthday, my fiance took me to Atlanta for the weekend. I was very excited to eat at H & F given all of the great press they have gotten. I wish I would have never set foot near this horrible place. If it were not for another fantastic restaurant on Krog, my birthday would have been ruined. The story... We showed up Friday night at around 8 pm. We knew we were going to have to wait, so when we were told 2 and a half hours, we were not surprised. The host, invited us to go have drinks at the bar. We turned the corner and there must have been about 75 people crammed in the small space. We thought we could just grab a drink and glance at the menu at Restaurant Eugene. Well after sitting at Restaurant Eugene for about 25 minutes without drinks, we decided to head across the street for beers. 45 minutes later, a full hour and 15 minutes before our table was to be ready, we returned to H&F. We were informed that we had been taken off the waiting list since we had left. When we asked the host why he hadn't told us the policy, he stated that we were not present. WE WERE PRESENT WHEN WE GOT ON THE LIST. Yet he kept telling us it was policy that if we left we were taken off the list. I would have been just fine, had he told us that we couldn't leave, but we were never made aware of the policy. I suppose H&F has a following since it is one of a handful of places like it in Atlanta, however, restaurants like this are dime a dozen in Chicago or New York, and those have much better service.
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Angela M.
Yes, Lauren S, that is a 5-star burger! When the food at Vita was nothing to write home about, and it got too hot, even inside with the air conditioning, we headed down the street to H&F. As we drove past on our way into the deck, I was quite taken by the decor of this semi-hidden gem - dark and clean with steel and black, and of course, all the meat hanging in the windows/walls. We headed straight for the bar area, since we were here for the famous burger. We sipped some delicious cocktails as Lauren told us all about why this burger is so amazing and all the ritual of burger time. While waiting Tulie enjoyed the pate - great texture and flavor, but ask for more toast points - and Katie had the deviled eggs, which looked delicious. I was impressed by the pricing - this is all quality stuff that some in Atlanta would be willing to pay a premium for, but they don't have to. Finally, after several minutes of sitting anxiously with the ridiculously aromatic small of cooking meat wafting through the area, the burgers arrived. Lauren was kind enough to share, because I was quite full, so I only had two bites, but those were two D@MN good bites! The juicy flavor of burger and cheese and onions and home-made mustard was a 10-star combination! Especially that mustard. Seriously, I almost walked out with the mustard cup in my purse - it's got great texture - not runny, but not really grainy - and amazingly fresh tartness. I can't wait to bring my husband here. I know I'll get the burger, but the other food on the menu sounded delicious as well, so we might have to warm up with some small plates before burger time. Then again, it's one good burger, so maybe we'll just watch the rest of the restaurant eat the other food and save our stomachs for the real thing.
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Miriam W.
Even the overly cacophonous Buckhead ladies celebrating next to us at the communal table couldn't diminish my love for Holeman & Finch. We began with cocktails which were just the sort of refreshment this evening called for! Jumping right in, we ordered the pimento cheese, griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms, deviled eggs three ways and the house cured plate. The pimento cheese was so tasty it made me sad to think I lived more than 25 years without knowing of this Southern delicacy. I made up for lost time at Holeman & Finch by gobbling up the blend of cheese, mayo and sweet peppers on crispy crackers. It was difficult to stop. But I had to save room for the house cured plate which arrived with meat, meat and more meat! Charcuterie lovers, take note! The griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms came atop Anson Mills polenta. The maitakes were rich and meaty; the polenta served to balance them with its creaminess and a bit of aged Parmesan took this dish to another level. As for the deviled eggs three way - now why didn't I think of adding bacon to deviled eggs?! There's so much on the menu I didn't get to try (including a Coca Cola and Fernet Branca ice cream float!), but you can be sure I'll be clamoring to return to Holeman & Finch on my next visit to Atlanta to cample more widely!
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Zewditu D.
I went on the day they were offering their burgers all night long. Had to take advantage of that. It was madness!!!! Had to just wait and wait around at the bar since I went by myself. Had great conversation with other diners while I waited though- so that was wonderful. Finally got the famous burger. Not impressed at all. Tasted like any other burger. And I hated the ketchup that they had- keep it simple people. Another diner let me try out the bone marrow they ordered. My first time- it was actually quite nice. Overall, I don't think it's worth the hassle (wait and parking) or the money.
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Alain L.
Holeman & Finch is wonderfully luscious and decadent. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to it by some fellow Yelpers last night. Little did I know that I had been zooming past this establishment on P'Tree Road for months and had no idea it was here. So the draw, as was described to me, is the burgers. No....you don't understand what I'm saying. These Burgers are fried Gold people. For real. On top of that, there's a little ritual that happens at 10PM, when the burgers are officially served. What is the ritual you ask? Just a voice coming over the PA system asking, "What TIME is it?" and the crowd answers, "It's burger time!". Yeah, it's like that.
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Stephanie Y.
Sat at the bar and got awesome service. Bartenders were very knowledgeable about their drinks and what went into them. Found out the menu included creations from the bartenders themselves. Food: Steak tartare: one of the best I've had. Thank you to the bartender who recommended it to me. Very flavorful but not overwhelming. Veal brains: crunchy on the outside from the butter-coated frying but melt in your mouth on the inside. Sweetbreads: fresh and delicious. Go early and go on Mondays and Tuesdays. This place doesn't take reservations. I was there at 5:30 on a Monday and got a seat at the bar and the rest of the restaurant was pretty empty but by 7 when I left there were no seats left around bar area and the restaurant was getting a steady stream of people coming in. When I went again on Wednesday at 6p it was pretty busy at the bar. I'm definitely dropping back in anytime I'm in Atlanta.
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Sarah E.
I always intended to come back to H&F sometime in order to try the famous burger. However, I tend to eat dinner SUPER early like an old lady (yup, I'm all ready to move to Florida and hit the Early Bird Specials). Also, I live in Lower Chattanooga and it's hard for me to come out to a place where I'm not even going to be served my food until 10 pm and then I'll still have to drive almost an hour to get home. So anyway, I never really got around to trying the burger until one night at the Cobb Happy Hour UYE, Jang suggested we have an H&F burger night. So last Monday night, I met the Cobb Yelpers a little after 9 pm and we put in our orders for beefy goodness. I think it's a little easier to get the burger now that some of the hype has died down, as long as you show up early enough. Service was great with the possible exception or the weirdo host. When I walked in, he just kind of stared at me blankly. Finally, I greeted him and said I was meeting people. He said there were some in the dining room and some at the bar. Thank you, Captain Obvious! Anyway, I found my food buddies with no real issues so no harm, no foul. The bartender and server were both super nice. Bartender looked really into what he was doing - when he made the drinks, he had this majorly intense facial expression. It was like he was some kind of mad scientist of alcohol. He was also more than happy to make me a mocktail that turned out pretty spiffy, although I felt the need to tell everyone around me that it was only juice. We pre-ordered our burgers with no problems. While we were waiting, we got to play zombie and try some braaaaaaaiiiiiiins. Specifically, a couple of people in my party ordered veal brains. I tried really hard to find out whether it's safe for pregnant women to eat brains by searching on Google Mobile, but all I found were articles about what foods to eat in order to help your baby's brain develop. Finally, I decided that since the brains were cooked all the way through, it would be okay to try a little bit. They tasted way more normal than I expected them to. They were flavorful, and a little crispy on the outside and sort of flaky like fish only also mushy on the inside. The awesomest part was that they were served with these little toast points. Eating brains on toast is majorly badass. When we finally got our burgers, they were worth the wait. They were on the small side with double patties, resting atop a small portion of fries. They were served with mustard and housemade ketchup. I didn't like the ketchup on its own or with the fries, but it did go well with the burger. Even though the meat patties were cooked to about medium well, they still managed to be ultra juicy. Om nom nom. The meat and cheese were bursting with flavor without being parchingly salty. The bun was awesome (as I'd expect since I've had HF buns at Yeah! Burger). At first, I didn't think I cared for the fries but once some of the grease from the burger dripped onto them I was a fan for life. I've heard from other reviewers that the Holeman and Finch burger has gone downhill since they originally started serving it. I wasn't there to try it back then, so I can't be sure. But this burger was definitely worth staying hungry until 10 pm and coming into work on Tuesday morning dead tired. Just sayin'.
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Sonya S.
The 10 pm burgers called our name on a Friday night and so we heeded the call. H&F took care of us once again. The place was packed yet we managed to get to the bar and put our drink orders in and our names on the wait list for the burgers. From the front desk to the bar and then to our table each server attended to us as if we were one of a few people in the place. As usual we ordered several plates and they were all delicious. The burgers were very good too. What I like about the servers at H & F is that they seem to have an insider's knowledge about food and drink. I wasn't sure if I wanted a Manhattan...too dry. I didn't want a sweet drink either. So, the intuitive server suggested the Sergio Leone. I said fine. I'll tell you, I could have ordered several more of this concoction. Thank you H & F!
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Ali F.
Got here on a Saturday night the wait was hour or longer place was super packed! We put our name on the list and went into the bar area the bartenders looked like they really take making drinks seriously. I wish I could have taste one! It was a room full of people with only two bartenders which equals slow service. I hate when a bartenders look me right in the eye and don't ask if you want a drink. I don't know maybe bartenders have a salary and benefits now........ If you don't like pork and other weird meat stay away from here nothing on the menu caught my eye, I would wanna come back for a drink though. Oh the dining room is only like 10 sq feet which probably explains the wait.
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Alisa R.
Excellent food, exceptional drinks, and always a good time; however consider yourself warned... show up early if you want a table. The restaurant space is small and narrow only allowing for maybe 10 tables max. Also, do not try calling because they do not do call ahead or reservations. The attention to detail, love of the craft, and culinary wisdom of the staff complete the experience. I find the bartenders, or mixologists, particular talented as they whip up cocktails with essences, vintage liquor, and unexpected flavors. This can be quite dangerous for a "light-weight." The menu is composed of the small plates. Everything I have tried, except for one stinky cheese, was exceptional. Particular stand out items are the chicken liver pate, pork buns, bone marrow plate, and of course the legendary burger. The burgers are available post 10pm on all days except Sunday during brunch. Then, they are on the menu and can be savored for dine in or out. Except for Sundays, only a certain number of burgers are made each day so be sure ask early enough to be on the list. Do to the pure delight of the tapas and mixed drinks the bill can run up rather quickly. I suggest not coming too hungry because it may be hard to get full. Overall. I love this place... please visit!'
(5)
Patrick W.
The cocktails are good - sometimes unusual but always interesting. Very much a craft cocktail program. But what brings me back is the food. Delicious, inventive, charcuterie driven menu. Busy, busy, busy, but a friendly and efficient staff will find you even if it's standing room only.
(5)
Parker H.
I'm a huge fan of anything burger-oriented. In all honesty, in all my years of burger-eating, it doesn't get much better than "The Burger" offered at Holeman & Finch. After talking it up for weeks, my wife and I finally decided to hit H&F up on the way to a Sunday Braves game (btw, Sunday during their brunch hours is the best time to go IMO, because they offer unlimited burgers, whereas they only make 24 total burgers during the week; its part of their mystique). After much anticipation, my mouth met that succulent burger and I was mesmerized. The burger's simplicity made it so amazing that I honestly couldn't put it down. My wife isn't a huge burger fan like me, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. If you haven't been to Holeman & Finch for whatever reason, do yourself a favor and GO! If you love burgers as much as I do, there's no reason why you shouldn't have gone already...
(5)
Melanie P.
Love, love, love this place!! First time coming here was because of their Speak Easy. I have to admit that Yelp is not the time or place to let the cat out of the bag. If you are lucky to know what goes down at 10pm - then you are in fact lucky enough enjoy your dining experience. We grabbed a few drinks at the bar (which were creatively delicious) and for an appetizer, we had the steak tartar. Amazing!!! The only two other steak tartars that comes close is the one served at the Bellagio in Vegas and a small joint I found in Paris, France. It was so freakin' good and advise anyone who can stomach this can of dish to at least try it. After the appetizer, we had our main course and it was so simple, juicy, and delicious. I am trying desperately to not give it away but I am sure some other person on Yelp below or above my review definitely let the dish out. I have not yet been here to eat for dinner during normal hours but based on my experience, I will be back. While waiting for our meals, I took a sneak peak at the menu and am confident that many dishes will be pleasing to the stomach and mouth in my next visit back.
(5)
Michelle M.
Always a fun scene. Since the bar area is so tiny, going on a Monday or Tuesday night helps ensure quick and comfortable seating if you don't want to sit in the dining area. I have been several times, but have not yet gathered the courage to order from the "parts" section of the menu. I am, however, a two time orderer of the 10:00 pm burger, which unquestionably lives up to the hype...make sure you put in your request with your server at least an hour ahead of time! I never go without getting the deviled eggs - they are outstanding.
(5)
Allen T.
I had this "famed" burger at Turner Field. It was ok. I get it. The burger is essentially a "high end", "high dollar" take on a Krystal. Two patties, cheese, onions, and a high quality bun. Nothing exceptional. Nothing near the Vortex or Dixie Tavern. Certainly not worth the12.00 price. Additionally, the fries were mediocre at best and came in a VERY small portion effectively equalling about 1.00 per single french fry. Glad I had the experience but much better options are available. Overall a very bland burger served by entry level cooks with a terrible price/performance ratio.
(1)
Winston G.
3.5 stars. Service was good, but get here at 11:25 if you don't want to wait forever for a seat at brunch. Came here for the burger. Sorry, I need to say this, but it is OVERRATED. My friend also agreed that it was just okay. Might have been my high expectations, but the two patties were just cooked to a well done (although still tender, since it is oily), and so you don't get much beef flavor. I liked the fact there were some onions and such in it, but the burger was just not that impressive. The fries, however, were solid. Some of the better fries I've had. It is probably double fried, and just well done, with a crispy shell and a great flavor. The homemade ketchup was alright, nothing to gloat about. The bacon and cheddar biscuit (they mix the bacon into the biscuit, so there aren't actually slices of bacon) was mediocre. Way too crumbly, and not flaky like a biscuit should be. I'm down to try out this place again for some of the other dishes, but I won't be back for the burger, and I certainly would not wait for it.
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Dan W.
We had the duck liver pate, the pork belly sliders, the carbanara and the toffee pudding for dessert. They were all fantastic. Though the waitress advised us the plates were small, the three plates and dessert filled us with no problem. All the food was unbelievably good and made you want to savor every single bite. The service and ambiance were perfect for a date night and we loved being in the middle of the city.
(5)
Cynthia S.
What a great place! Such fun to be able to try so many different items. Best,burger I've had in a long while, and I really need the recipe for the sticky toffee pudding!
(5)
Ashley F.
I can't speak to the other menu items because I, like most people, only went for the burger. And Oh BOY, what a burger it is. At face value, it's an unassuming cheeseburger between two buttered buns. Don't be fooled. One bite and you instantly understand why people are willing to wait 2 hours for a table or hover in the bar to pounce on un-bussed tables for self seating. I haven't quite figured it out yet, but it is the best burger I have ever tasted in my life. They don't cook to temps and the beef is grass-fed, but the patties (yes, it's two of them) are perfectly juicy. The buns are perfectly toasted, the pickles and ketchup are homemade, and the handcut fries are awesome. I can't say enough. Go taste it for yourself already!
(5)
Katie R.
We had a great meal that was totally reasonably priced. The tables are tiny which makes the meal quite intimate. Our waiter advised us against ordering "the burger" but, we couldn't resist (and I have no complaints, it was the best burger I've ever had). We also got the fired golden goose egg and shrimp risotto. An exceptional meal paired with an equally amazing wine (recommended by the server) and extraordinary service- can't wait to go back!
(5)
Tiffany L.
Do not see what the big deal is over the hamburger can go to steak n shake get same thing.
(3)
Johnny W.
So the ridiculous amount of hype for this place is true. I recently went there to try the infamous H&F Burger - (disclaimer for newbies - they only make 24 of these a day, you need to put your order in with your server as soon as you get there to find out if you made the list, and you are not allowed to leave the establishment once you have reserved a burger). So two buddies and I headed over there at 5pm, understanding we were going to wait it out. We sat in the bar, which at first was horrible due to space limitations, but once we found a spot at the bar it was all gravy. Sarah, our bartender, was amazing. Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and a solid drink artist. The vibe in the room was fun from start to finish. We ordered a few appetizers ranging from the steak tartare, clams (these were unreal!), and yeast rolls. EVEN THE YEAST ROLLS WERE AMAZING!!! When the clock finally struck 10pm, a man came out and yelled "IT'S BURGER TIME!!!" at the top of his lungs. There was a small "Burger" "Time" chant and then you could hear the patties hit the grill. The burger is simple. 2 delicious patties, cheese, housemade pickles, housemade ketchup and mustard on the side, housemade rolls... and when put together, I couldnt be more satisified! I would highly recommend this place for the burger and drinks, I would recommend this place for a date night, hell I would recommend this place just to walk in and look into the kitchen and watch them work their magic. I am a huge fan and will be back for more burgers in the future. SIDE NOTE: I did hear that Sunday brunch has the infamous burger too and you will not have to wait until 10pm to try it.
(5)
Chris H.
They finally put a location for turner field that I hate The actual location is amazing.
(5)
L. H.
I love a good burger - it's one of my weaknesses. An H&F burger had been on my ATL dining bucket list for a long time and after finally having one today, I am disappointed. Best Atlanta burger my ass! I was expecting the burger to be at least a 9, but it was more like a 6. And moreover, I've had a long-standing love affair with Bocado's burger stack... After hearing so many comparisons between theirs and the H&F burger and then finally trying H&F, I'm baffled as to how people think they're about equal. Bocado's burger is far better... juicier, tastier, better bread (or maybe I'm partial to their soft, but buttery sesame seed bun). The H&F patty and Kraft cheese combo alone are comparable, but that's where it ends. The overall burger (and fries w/ garlic herb and dill sauce!) is much better at Bocado. I also had the gruyere-stuffed pretzel, which was not nearly as tasty as it sounds. I heard from two other patrons the caramel popcorn with bacon was greasy and nowhere near as good as it would seem in theory. Between this disappointment, the crowd and service, I'm perfectly content to not go back to H&F again. I wish I had the great experience here that everyone else raves about but it was just so less than mediocre.
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Annie Y.
This review is really only for the burger as we didn't order anything else besides the deviled eggs and pimento cheese dip. I have been hearing about The Burger from everyone-- that its the best burger in Atlanta. So today my boyfriend and I finally checked it out for brunch. Unfortunately, I just don't think the burger lived up to the hype. It's essentially a double patty cheeseburger with delicious pickles and onions served with home cut fries. It was certainly a good solid burger, and very filling. But as good as Shake Shack? Probably not. Perhaps it depends on how you like your burgers. I love fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions) with my burger so I have a propensity for something more like Shake Shack, Yeah! burgher or Grindhouse. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese dips were very good, but nothing you can't get anywhere else. I have a feeling I would have been more impressed with the other items on the menu that I didn't get to try (crunchy gentleman, carbonara). Service was great and very fast. We did have to sit at the communal table since we didn't make reservations. FYI, we got there at about 1120A (opens at 1130A on Sundays) and there was already quite a long line. We just made it for the first sitting. So get there early! To enter HF, you turn into the same driveway as Restaurant Eugene. There was no valet parking on Sunday, but as you drive towards the back there's a parking structure in the back with reserved parking spaces for HF.
(3)
J W.
We came back here because our last time was just awesome . NOT the case anymore. I have been a chef over twenty years and this is great chef food.I was excited to return. The food was ok,the wait time was just awful .and the place was half empty. We waited over 15 min for the"oyster poboy"its two oysters ! How long can that take.The servings were so small that i felt just ripped off and left this place hungry after spending $150 They should go back to the old format.Not small plates. Also. Its so uncomforted to sit in that crappy chair and table they have. I kinda hate this place now ! I will never be going here again.
(1)
Justin S.
Pros: Burgers are great.. top 3 in atl Open LATE awesome atmosphere good location Cons: I just can't do the snooty food... I mean if you like animal parts (i have tried the veal brains and the sweetbread) then you will love this place. The only thing here that is consistently awesome is the burgers. The other stuff on the menu isn't tasty enough to keep me coming back for it. The drinks look pretty good although i'm not a big drinker Ok and this 20 burgers at 10 thing? I mean maybe it makes it cool or something but i can't tell you how many times I have come and not been able to get the burger because they are sold out. I don't even try. Now they serve it all day on sunday but i don't specifically want a burger on sunday. When I want a burger I want one and usually i'm not up for sitting at the bar for 2 hours. So yeah that is annoying enough to lose a start but i'd say it is worth the wait at least to try them. I still think grindhouse/farm burger has a better burger though
(4)
Kara B.
Okay, get there in time and you will get a great seat at the bar. I've had their burgers and apps and they are delish. Where they really shine is their cocktails. My roommate and I got there for her birthday and they gave us great drinks for the menu and Anthony was able to create special creations and orchestra free apps and specials for us. So nice and really special! Come here for a great time and great convo.
(5)
Wen Jin G.
came here on a cold winter night and there was no wait! for the drinks, we had the coke float and hipster ale. we tried the shrimp roll (excellent), deviled eggs (great starter), fish and chips (not too shabby), and of course, the burger! it was as amazing as i had imagined and more. the patties were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the pickles kinda cuts the richness of the beef and cheese, and the onion gives the burger a good crunchy texture. it was an amazing burger and the beef really shined. i had a great time and it's one of the highlights of my return to atlanta. for a detailed review, you can check out my blog: crunchycheetos3.wordpres…
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Steve R.
This is no longer the H&F I once loved. The burgers are commercialized and flavor is gone. What made this place great was the burger and the amazing hand made cocktails. Sadly those too are changed. You can no longer order old drinks off the menu and its a shame. I hope they go back to the way things were. Our favorite place in ATL is now just not the same. :(
(3)
Titi O.
Just ate here. I wish I could be more excited than I am now. Unfortunately this place did not live up to the hype generated by the inexplicable reviews. The burger was just a burger, plain like a food chain restaurant; only difference is that the beef patty was a little thicker. The service was subpar: from the time we checked in, the hostess was rude and nonchalant, our waiter was just okay. The icing on the cake, was this rude tall Caucasian make waiter who kept scrutinizing our table, giving us a rude look every time he passed by which was like every 5mins while he was there. So inappropriate.
(3)
Chelsea S.
This restaurant has such a trendy atmosphere. Great place to grab some friends for a drink and snacks. The pimento cheese is addicting!! Also, I highly recommend the BBQ sliders-so tasty!
(4)
Kate T.
THE BURGER!!!! That's all you need to know about Holeman & Finch. My friends and I showed up on a cold Sunday for brunch after a night of partying. One of my friends raved about the food here. So I had to of course come here and see for myself. She said it was best to come in on a Sunday because it was the best day to try The Burger. I believe during the week they only make a certain amount and it's first come first serve. On Sunday, I don't believe they have a limit on how many they make. I love bacon, all forms, I've even had bacon beer at a different place. But I digress... The menu had bacon caramel popcorn.....WHAT?!?!?! What amazing and crazy concoction is this?! I had to order it. The popcorn showed up and I was in love, the smell, it was crispy and there were bacon pieces spread throughout. The bacon flavor was perfect and wasn't overpowering at all. Now back to THE BURGER. Sweet baby Jesus, this burger is good. Juicy and just full of flavor. I will keep it simple....get it, get it, get it. I need to make another trip to Holeman. I will fight anyone for this burger. So yummy, totally drooling, please excuse the puddle forming as you read this.
(5)
Danny M.
Three stars and not a notch more. The hostess is extremely rude for no reason. If she was wiped off the face of the earth, no one would miss her - or her attitude. Burger is good but not worth the 1.5 hour wait. It's on a flat top so it gets very crispy which is the highlight. The double patty is actually not a plus, rather an odd layering of meat. The American cheese is the winner. Go to Bocado if you want a better burger - and reservations!
(3)
David H.
Any foodie in Atlanta will rank the H&F burger as the best, or at least one of the best, in Atlanta, possibly the country. It took me over 5 years after hearing about this place before I had a chance to try one. So, we arrived at 7:30PM in order to make sure we could have a table and put in an order for the burger by 10PM. The place was packed and it was an hour before we got a table, but we did get one early enough and the 4 of us put in our burger orders, along with a bunch of apps and drinks. The meats and cheeses were good, and the drinks were poured well. We wouldn't have minded the wait, but unfortunately, the service was not up to snuff. In fact, the service was so bad the couple we were with put this place on their banned list. The burgers finally came shortly after 10, and true to form, it was a very good burger. One of the best I've had. But the best burger in the country? Eh... not sure I would agree with that. So, yeah, 2 stars. 4 stars for food, but the service was so bad it dragged the dining experience down 2 whole stars.
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Missy B.
We are here at Holeman and Finch right now first off we made reservations for 2pm and had to wait about ten minutes after that to be seated . Once finally seated everyone around us including those who came after Us got their burgers but we waited and waited! It's been more than thirty minutes and I'm watching a couple that was seated waaaay after us scarf down their burgers while we sat starving! I will NEVER return to this place and if I wasn't about to faint from hunger I'd walk right outta this bish! The deviled eggs were Ok but far from being worth $6 for three halves! I got a lemon drop martini and They came and took the super small glass it came in b4 I could get a pic of it. The waitress seemed timid while serving us just not a good feel. The burger was really fabulous but the service ruined the entire euphoria! Won't b coming back also burgers now $14 used to be $12
(1)
Jamie A.
We stopped in on a visit to Atlanta with our three kids (5, 8, 11). Not a place for kids. No kids menu and few options suitable for their mid America pallet. Complimentary valet parking and the restaurant staff was quite pleasant as I'm sure they could tell we weren't quite the typical social class for their restaurant. However, the other diners seemed uppity and a bit over zealous, which was awkward considering HF encourages a community feel and conversation. On to the food. Small, most likely appropriate portions, but $4 for a 3" slider and sandwiches, $1.50 per two rolls, $5 for a pretzel roll, $14 for a side salad sized bowl of carbonara noodles (that we intended to share among five people), a hot dog for $6, a 3"x1.5" ice cream sandwich at $2.50 and fried apple pies with ice cream at $7 each were way overpriced regardless of the farm to table, homemade, high end experience. That being said, all the food was exceptional tasting (all be it unique and a little different). And we tried the normal tasting items on the menu. Bill topped out at $77 and we were at least satisfied but not stuffed. If you are expecting to be stuffed and have leftovers from dinner, this is not the place, but if you're looking for a sort of foodie tasting experience for adults, then it fits the bill. Just manage expectations appropriately. Oh, and I also enjoyed a visit to the bathroom. Neat little setup.
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Mike L.
This is probably one of the best burgers i've ever had. I drove 2 hours to see what this place was all about. After trying it out, i wouldn't even mind driving 4 or 5 hours for it. The service was great and i loved the atmosphere. It's also in a great location (Buckhead). I wouldn't mind driving down from South Carolina to eat the burger again.
(5)
Tanya C.
My son would give this place 5 stars, because this is his absolute favorite hamburgers ever...he order them at the Braves games on every visit....but since he is not doing the review I have to be honest with my taste buds and go with 3 stars. We went for Sunday brunch last March. We were with out of town guests a total of 4 people. Our wait was 1hour and 45mins and my brother in law said "these burgers were not worth the wait" and I must agree!
(3)
Christine K.
When for my birthday dinner. This restaurant is so small you can't move. We had a friend call and wanted to join us so they had us into the bar facing a wall. Food was just ok. Will not be back. Lots of better restaurants for dinner in Atlanta with better atmosphere.
(1)
Kim N.
I've finally tried the famous burger; unfortunately, it was not the best burger I've ever had... not even close :( wayyy over hyped! I tried the deviled eggs while waiting for the burger and they were so delicious. Usually, I like my burger rare to med rare, so imagine my disappointment when I couldn't get the burger cooked to the temperature I like. When the burger came out, it was well done, thus super dry! I was starving from waiting and I still didn't enjoy my burger. Bummer! I loved the buns and condiments made in house, but the dry burger patties ruined it for me.
(2)
Lauren H.
Excellent is all I have to say... Well I guess I should expand... While this restaurant is minuscule (read very very very tiny), they have a delicious menu and we are never disappointed. This visit we went for Brunch on a Sunday. There was a very long wait for a table at noon, but we were able to snag a spot at the bar in about 30minutes or so. We ordered the pimento cheese spread to start, which was awesome, followed by one burger and fries, and one Neutral Ground sandwich (fried shrimp and fried oysters) with onion rings. Both were awesome. The burger is by far the best in town (and wayyyy better than their ballpark stand), very juicy and delicious tasting. The homemade ketchup and fries were excellent too! The Neutral ground sandwich was amazing - the fried shrimp and oysters were done just right and the onion rings on the side were light and airy. I would definitely suggest coming here for brunch or for dinner. The dinner menu is completely different, so you should probably just go at least twice to check out both sets of menu items!
The only surprising thing about this place is how crappy it is. When I go to a restaurant I look at three things: Service, Atmosphere and Food. This place sucks at all of them... yeah the burgers are okay but unless you've lived under a rock all your life then there's nothing to rave about. Service is pathetic. They let one person hold an entire table while there is a long line of people waiting. This wouldn't happen in a real city but since its Atlanta obviously anything goes. I'm not sure how many waiters I actually had. They forgot to bring the eggs, fries with burger etc... but even after we received it all... they still kept on coming randomly saying "I'll look into those eggs". Mind blown. You could walk out without paying and no one would be any smarter. Atmosphere was very Atlanta. Wanna be hipsters that would be picked on by real ones, old school money and college students from small towns that think Anthony Bourdain actually makes good recommendations. Food is seriously average. The eggs were pretty good, Goose Patte with all the extras... lot of over-seasoned things there. The burger was fine. I went for brunch service but I wouldn't ever risk coming here again for dinner. This was more of an opinion of a person that ate at some real cities around the world. If you area native to the city or have lived in ATL for more then 10 years then all I can say is "Awesome burgers, you can't go wrong... enjoy!"
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Erik S.
What a gem!! I got a little worried when I first got there because despite the very considerate complimentary valet parking, the place was packed. I ended up sitting at the bar which is not typically what I like to do but in this case it was actually pretty nice. So let's talk food. I tried the pretzel bites filled with Gruyere and in my opinion.....meh! But then....the steak tartar. WOW. Talk about packed with amazing flavor! Quite possibly the best tartar I've had. Topped with super thin shoestring potatoes, the crunch mixed with the coarse ground steak was delightful. I also got the veal brains (a bucket list item) and wasn't disappointed. Great sear on them so there was a little crunch on the exterior while the inside remained creamy and smooth. Wonderful! Atmosphere was a perfect gastro pub setting so it went well with the red ale I had with my meal. If you're still on the fence about this place just stop reading and start eating....you'll be very happy with your decision.
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Trammy D.
Came here for brunch since we weren't able to get a table for dinner. Food was very good, though. I heard a lot about their burgers, so I had to try that. Meat was seasoned well and the cheese was melted nicely. It was good, but didn't live up to the hype to me. But it was a very good burger. Also ordered the deviled eggs, but those were decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was great, too. Definitely busy and I loved that you could see into the kitchen. I'll definitely be back next time in in ATL to try all their other menu items
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Richard F.
My GF and I had to try Holeman and Finch when we moved to Atlanta. Since I wanted to make sure I got a burger we went for brunch when they are a regular menu item. For starters we had their deviled eggs and bacon caramel popcorn. The deviled eggs were good but nothing too special. The bacon caramel popcorn was great. The salty smokiness of the bacon went really well with the caramel The burger was as advertised. By that I mean great! It had a great beef flavor and was seasoned perfectly. I would have liked mine cooked a little less but it was no where near overcooked. I like my burgers medium and I would say it was medium well. The fries were really good as well. I'm a big fan of good fries and these were up to par. My GF's main on the other hand was not that good. Because she sometimes like to go against the main stream she did not get the burger. She got Combate Sunrise and neither of us were impressed. The garlic ketchup mayo had too much garlic and was overly sweet with ketchup. The sauce was really a mess. The plantains were also dried out. The egg was well cooked and the bacon was good but over all the dish just didn't work. BTW she was the only one that we saw that did not get the burger. She said she will get the burger when we go back.
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Bryan E.
From out of town. One of the best places I've ever eaten. Got brave and tried the veal brains and was impressed. The poached egg dish with squash and boiled peanuts was unbelievable.
(5)
Stacy S.
Great Classic burger. Was totally worth all the hype for me. Great crafted cocktails. First come first serve in the bar area otherwise you'll need a reservation or be prepared to wait! 4 stars because although the cocktails and food were awesome- our particular bartender wasn't very friendly...almost slightly rude. Everyone has bad days - this wouldn't keep me from going there again!
(4)
Mark H.
We got there at 8:15 and all the cheeseburgers were gone for the night. So we returned the next night at 7:00. I had my doubts, but we sat and drank till the magical 10:00 pm moment when our burgers started cooking. The restaurant began to smell like beef and my mouth began to water. About 10:25 our burgers arrived ... Effectively a double-double with pickles. I cannot explain why this burger was one of the finest I have ever had ... but it was. Simply perfection in a burger ... simple but executed to perfection. Well worth the wait!
(5)
David L.
I'm a big fan of this place. The food is great, and well priced. Cocktails are on the pricey side but quite a bit of work goes into them ($10-13). The burger was fantastic - simple and delicious, and the homemade ketchup sends it over the top. The steak tartare was good, and the yeast rolls are quite good as well. Beer is just above average price, but boasts an excellent selection and variety of local brews. The staff is really friendly. We sat at the bar and talked with Caleb, the head bartender. The bar was a little understaffed so it took a while to get drinks, but it was a Saturday night and every seat was taken. Caleb was very passionate and knowledgeable about the food and drinks, and knew all of the regulars by name, which really gave the bar a comfortable, homey feel. So many of the food items looked delicious, and I will definitely be back, and will have Caleb whip me up a drink on request.
(5)
Chris K.
Everything is not so much prepared or cooked as it is crafted. Super high quality down to the bad ass sliding door bathrooms. The lady bartender with the vintage glasses is phenomenal and will educate you on the drinks as she is preparing them. The house cocktails are great btw. I recommend order tapas style and sharing with friends. The hot dog is damn good but I don't see it on the menu anymore. The hot chicken is just that, HOT, probably the spiciest dish I've had in my life. Seriously, don't get it unless you can breathe fire like puff the magic dragon. My date and I were given some type of special liquor to qualm the discomfort, but it damn near ruined the meal. I heard now that the burgers are served all the time which is great news. I never got around to do the wait for 4 hours thing to get a burger, but its worked for marketing sake. Every knows 'H & F' burger. I read today in creative loafing that they are opening a place in ponce city market. Cheers!
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Tony M.
I had been hearing about "The Burger" for a while, and knew that I had to try it for myself. Now that it is on the menu I finally made my way to H&F this past weekend. Honestly, I expected to leave there saying that it was just another overrated and overpriced burger, but I soon realized that I was wrong. This double cheeseburger was simplistic and just plain great. I added a little mustard and house made ketchup to the burger. I must mention that the ketchup was pretty good itself. Also, I have to mention that the fries and the draft "Le Freak" were not bad as well. I definitely plan to make my way back to H&F to give it a second opinion.
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Michael M.
I had this down as a must stop while I was in Atlanta. I am thankful I did. This place was great. The only thing that makes this a four star is the hot chicken wasn't that good and the wait (although well worth it) is kind of ridiculous for a burger. Now to how great this place is. I had 4 dishes overall in my 2 hour wait that ended with BURGER TIME. The hot chicken is the only thing I wished that I hadn't. The deviled eggs were really good. The caramel bacon pop corn was a treat. THE BURGER - - - One of the best burgers I have ever had and lived up to the hype which is hard to do. Surprisingly one of the more delightful things about the burger was the pickles. I don't like pickles, but these house made pickles were exceptional. Everything about this burger was great. They are also now serving this burger at Turner Field. I might be grabbing me one while I am there. The service here was really good and was also a pleasant atmosphere. Overall though the wait is brutal it is worth it. So go out of you way to eat here. TIP - Mondays might be the best night to grab one of these 24 special burgers.
(4)
Doug Z.
Ok, they have really dumbed this place down. Used to be a foodie paradise and is now an elevated Chili's, serving burgers "all the time". SO DISAPPOINTED that it could not succeed in its original iteration. I guess the concept was limiting in how you could keep it "moving" and "fresh" for the loyal customer base but... Not that anything was bad...it's just not great and not cool anymore. SO SORRY!
(2)
Debby L.
Although very overpriced, everything we ordered here was freaking delicious. DRINKS: DAMSON IN DISTRESS This one is a kicker. It tastes delicious and so easy to drink. Vodka with some fruity tangs, it's a dangerous one. I loved this one and would keep getting this again and again. Please add this to the permanent menu. MOOFAH DOOFAH Something like that. It's rum based, also a kicker, but you at least know how drunk you get because you can taste the alcohol more. ROY'S ROBE The boys loved this. Giant icecube makes it a bit hard drink, but that might be a good thing. HOT DOG Best hot dog I've ever had. I don't know if it's a beef frank or what, but the jalapeno and the ballpark mustard makes this the most deliciously rustic hot dog ever. DUCK LIVER PATE WOW. I licked this little scoop of pate clean. So crazy and buttery, we kept asking for more bread to finish this off. BREAD BOX I think one of the bread was smoked. I may have been drunk, but that bread box was amazing with the salted butter. 10 PM BURGER It was raved about on all the reviews and shows like Anthony Bourdain, but I found the burger to be mediocre. I thought the hot dog was so much better and by the time we got to the burger, there was so much good food consumed already. The fries that accompany it were amazing though because they were blanched before fried.
(5)
Samantha M.
This place is quickly becoming a regular brunch spot for me. This past trip we decided that the deviled egg appetizer was too delicious for any of to us share. So glad I got my own! The burger is beyond amazing, I completely understand the craze for it. On a whim I decided to go for the pulled pork this past trip and while it was delicious, watching the others eat the amazing burger put me in enough agony that I will only be able to ever get the burger! I would love to try some of their actual dinner offerings sometime though, so we'll hopefully be making it in on a night they offer the full dinner menu (mon- sat). But if you're going for the burger, you can either compete for one on a weeknight (they only make 40 a night, promptly at 10pm and the list fills up quick after 8pm), or just go anytime on sunday because its on the sunday menu now ;)
(5)
Caroline S.
Overall a disappointing experience with a very inflexible kitchen. The ambiance and waitress were nice, but I was put off by how many rules they put around how the burger is prepared. OK, that's fine if the resulting burger is mindblowing, but the burger was not at all memorable. Not only were they strict about the burger but they wouldn't change the fries for a different healthier side. To top it all off, they wouldn't let us order a dish to go...on a low traffic Monday night. The waitress was apologetic for all of these limitations but I'd suggest the management be more customer centric rather than have this take it or leave it approach. I left smelling like burger and feeling like I should've just gone to Five Guys.
(2)
Jessica B.
Ok....so this review is really two in one. A two-fer. Been here twice and here are my thoughts: First time, not so impressed. Like REAL not impressed. Had the beloved burger and it was meh. MEH! It was right before they closed, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that it was a hurried up burger, with little attention given to those two sad patties. Second time, mucho impressed. Went on a Sunday (because they serve the burger ALL day every Sunday) and all was redeemed! The world was made right by this deliciousness that was this burger. The hype is true. The simple elegance of this burger allows the flavors to truly be represented in each bite. Two char-grilled patties that are cooked to perfection and the cheese has the perfect table-cloth melt. (Look it up, it's a real thing....table-cloth melt...promise) The onions add a dash of flavor that isn't over powering, but ties it all together. The bun is perfect and acts as a soaking vehicle for all those flavors. Seriously, worth the second try.
(5)
MD W.
Finally had the the "infamous burger"!!! Note: If you wanna try this burger, go on Sunday for brunch... Shorter wait for a table, no lines at the bar... I'll say it was the second or third best burger I've ever tasted (MsAnn's was the best)!!! The cinnamon bun was "the best"!!!
(4)
Lia P.
If this review was based on cocktails alone it would be five stars all the way. My husband and I loooooved our cocktails. He had the "Ranger Station" with bourbon and it had such a nice, lemon flavor. Really refreshing actually! I had the "Beach Bump" which was with rum and had a coffee flavor. A little different than what I normally get but also really cool, especially since I love coffee. The food was hit or miss. We loved the bacon caramel popcorn to start out with. It was a great bar snack. For my dinner I paired the deviled eggs and peach salad. The eggs were good, I particularly liked the jalapeno egg. The salad was a little disappointing. The peaches were delicious, very fresh and juicy. The candied bacon was a nice treat too. However there wasn't much else to it. Not really worth $9 in my opinion. My husband had the fish and chips which were really good. We ended up sitting at the bar since the wait for what looked like a cramp table was so long. The bar was a pretty nice spot to sit so I'm glad we took it. The bartender was pretentious. I wasn't expecting super warm and chatty since he was so busy but a little friendliness would've been appreciated. The bill was high- largely because of the cocktails. The cocktails made the meal though, otherwise it would've just been over priced bar food. I would definitely come back here either just for cocktails and a bar snack or with friends to sample more of the small plates.
(3)
Netson W.
One of the best spots for food in ATL. The menu is good but the self service valet parking is one of the best. It might be considered a little off the beaten path so most days it the place to go for jigs and reels. Decor is a cross between early Netsonian decor and ambience of a Brittinghams. If the weather is tolerable sit outside and you can watch your car. See if you can get there when JANQ-H is playing, it is a real treat. Keep an eye out for Chris doing his tip toeing. I tend to try to the specials, today was a pattie melt on marble rye that would hold up against most any of the great greasy spoon restaurants that make the pattie melt to perfection.
(4)
Dru C.
*Thumbs up* This was one of the best bar dining experiences I've had. Though on the pricier side, the food is worth it because you can just taste the handcrafted quality of every little ingredient. Everything is house made. H&F even has their own bakery. The menu changes daily, with a date stamp to remind you. I tried the bone marrow, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and the clams. Everything was spot on. My favorite would have to be the clams. If you're a fan of seafood and spice, this will knock your socks off. Ask for extra bread to sop up that precious broth. The H&F burger, as seen on TV, was as good as advertised. Everything about the burger was just... right. The overall size was good, not too big nor too small. The toasted, buttered bun was perfect. But the star of the show was the double patty. A chuck and brisket blend, it was ultra juicy, beefy, and flavorful. The oozing cheese just tied it all together. Surprisingly enough, the burger was not very heavy at all, especially for a late light digestion. *Thumbs down* For a modern and fairly new restaurant, it is surprisingly small. You might find yourself fighting for space at the bar area starting around 9 or 10pm. The dining "room" -- more like corner -- is not much bigger. *Tip* If you arrive around 9pm on a weekday, you should be able to snag one of the coveted 24 H&F burgers that start going on the grill at 10pm.
(5)
Vj D.
What amazes me about their burgers is the simplicity. There isn't a lot of flair on your plate nor are there any visual cues that the burger you are about to eat is going to be one of the best that you have tasted. I came here on a Sunday morning and lo and behold, they are serving their signature burgers. I have heard about the long lines for burgers but I did not have to go through such an ordeal. It must be because I went on a Sunday morning. I understand they serve a limited quantity during most days and on Sundays as well. I couldn't imagine them serving up a different burger on Sunday compared to the crazy burger extravaganza that most people have heard about. If you want to avoid the long lines and the craziness, come on a Sunday. I know burgers aren't necessarily on your mind when you think of brunch, but this was a worthy substitute.
(4)
Kim C.
Best burger in Atlanta. Parking and wait time suck. But the burger makes it all worth it.
(5)
Ryan L.
This is what a gastropub should be. Does their hamburger live up to the hype? Yes, it was awesome! As a group we ordered every appetizer and a few mains and shared them all. Every dish was good. The shrimp and grits was epic and I don't like grits. The only negative is the ran out of all the beers on tap except for one before 10pm. Good variety on tap but they ran out of my two favorites For this quality of a place this is just unacceptable but it's still a 5 star spot.
(5)
Duc L.
Man, so much hype, so much expectations, why did it ever take me so long to try this place out?! Well, today was judgement day for this place in my book. I would've given this place a 3.5 stars due to some service issues but I'll address that later. So you've heard of the wait on a weekday, I'm not going to wait for that. So instead, I'll wait on a Sunday as an early lunch. Opens at 11:30, can you believe the line started before 10:30? Got there at 10:30 and i'm already about 15th in line. Say what? Man, this place better be good. 11:30 rolls around, doors open, people are excited, you can tell the excitement on my face as the sweat is dripping down, or maybe it was just humid. But either way, quick and casual we go. Table of 4 please, got seated in a booth. Score. There's a long table that can seat about 15-20 people and the servers just add random people to that table to fill spots, lucky that we didn't have to deal with that. I like being comfy in booths thank you. So onto the meal: Started off with Deviled Eggs, Chicken liver pate and the burger plate. Starting off with the deviled eggs, not bad. Not like I really eat these often, so I don't really have a great gauge on how to rate them. I'm going to say that it's good since it was good, first off. But also, nice and creamy with a slight chili/peppery kick to it. Not bad. The chicken liver pate plate. Now if you're not adventurous, chicken liver pate may throw you off a bit. Surprisingly enough, It's pretty good. The apple cider jelly on top of the pate gives it a nice sweet flavor to it to contrast the semi-salty pate taste. It spreads smooth on the buttered toast that they also provide. Too much pate and too little toast? Just as for more. It's no biggie. But that pickled tomato, I can go without. It left a strange taste in my mouth that I'm not very fond of. Texture, flavor, all just really odd to me so I'll stick with the toast with pate spread. My table was going to get a pimento cheese plate as a third appetizer but I don't know what happened but the server never got our appetizer out to us and never said anything about it either. First two came out just fine, then all the sudden the burger came out. You know what, Just cancel it. I want the last flavor of H&F to be the burgers since this is what I came here for. So the grand finale, the burger. Double patty, house made sweet pickles, two slices of cheese, (fresh?) buns, served with fries and two containers of ketchup and mustard on the side. Ketchup was to die for, seems house-made which I dig. Had a nice smooth consistency and slightly sweet flavor. Mustard, I'm not much of a mustard fan to begin with. But the fries, nicely cut, fried, great flavor. So for the burger, what can I say? It's a great burger. In Atlanta terms, it's the best burger I've had yet. Simple, juicy, just big enough, and very fresh. The more I ate it, the more I liked it. I think what adds to what makes the burger so great is the pickles honestly. Take the pickles away, I thought it would've been a bit bland without the contrasting flavor. For 12 bucks a plate for a burger and fries, it's on the pricey side but I'm not coming here every day so I can justify it. But I do feel justified that the quality comes with the price, not just a gimmick that you're paying top dollar for a half decent burger. Would I come back? Hell yeah. Just keep in mind, don't come and stand in line on an empty stomach. You'll rack up a pricey bill in no time quick.
(4)
Josh G.
Excellent adventure in food! Despite having to wait longer than desired for a reservation table, the experience was ultimately everything I could have asked for. Looking for to the next time around.
(5)
Ida C.
Holeman and Finch Public House was the perfect place to kick off our weekend in Atlanta. Our flight arrived late in the evening, but luckily, Holeman and Finch is open until 1:30am on Friday nights! We missed the famous burgers, but there were plenty of other fantastic options to tempt our taste buds. We ordered aggressively with intensely satisfying results: 1. Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - 3 egg halves, one with ham, one with jalapeno and one with sweet b&b pickles. These were tasty but not necessarily unique. If you like deviled eggs, you will like these 2. Pimento Cheese ($7) - served as an ice cream style scoop in a little bowl with an array of sesame crackers, this was a nice traditional ATL snack to kick off the meal 3. Sauteed Okra - this was a seasonal option in the farm section of the menu. The okra was sliced lengthwise and seared with a somewhat Asian flavor. It was one of the best okra dishes I've ever had (we almost ordered an extra portion!) 4. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare ($12) - delicious and attractively presented with a nest of shoestring potatoes on top and an egg to mix in to add flavor and richness to the quality steak 5. Spicy Shrimp Stew ($14) - lots of tender shrimps in a mildly spicy stew flavored with red chili and cilantro 6. Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara ($12) - amazing! Probably my favorite dish of the night! Al dente spaghetti topped with egg, pancetta and a dense snowbank of grated parmesan. We mixed it all together and it was magic 7. Fried Apple Pie ($7) - delicious and crispy like an upscale version of Taco Bell's Caramel Apple Empanada (which I love)! The ice cream was perfect vanilla ice cream. Rich and not to sweet with great vanilla flavor PARTING THOUGHT: Holeman and Finch really lives up to the hype! We loved the ambiance and were treated to friendly service and will definitely be back next time we are in town!
(5)
Javahnda K.
Definitely one of the best burgers in Atlanta! I've been here twice and was impressed by the quality of food and good service. Despite the place being very small, we always managed to go even without reservations and nab a seat in the bar area. I'm not even a fan of burgers, but Holeman & Finch burgers are life changing. Soft, juicy, full of flavor and the fries are to die for too. Crisp, not too salty, and most importantly hot and fresh. My boyfriend and I plan on making H&F our burger spot more often.
(4)
K K.
One of Atlanta's best hands down. You can't go wrong with any of their selections. You can go simple like their charcuterie, or try their burger but all the food items have always been on point. Menus change but try to marrow, carbonara, or the fish and chips - they're usually on the menu.
(5)
Pamela S.
I didn't know anything about the burger hype when I popped in for a late lunch on a Sunday. There was a sign on the door that they were out of burgers, and I thought nothing of it...until the waiter explained. By the time I ordered they were actually able to serve burgers again, but I had already been seduced by idea of the fried shrimp and oyster po'boy. Now that I know how hard it is to get one's hands on a burger, perhaps that was a serious beginner's mistake...but what's done is done. My shrimp and oyster sandwich was incredibly greasy yet incredibly delicious, and while the battered onion rings on the side were almost overkill, I managed to enjoy them nonetheless. My arteries were partially salvaged by the small pile of greens on the plate. The burger will be on the top of my list for my next trip to Atlanta!
(5)
Justin C.
Opted to come here for Sunday brunch/lunch with my father. It might have just been us, but it was slightly hard to find. I asked people walking in the area if they knew where it was and multiple people said they had never heard of it. Turns out, I was literally standing across the street and when calling the store, the host could see me.. It has no sign except for an HF logo on a large metal slab. It's across the street from a small plaza with Supercuts and Panera, and on the same side, sharing a parking area with Eugene Restaurant. For the food: The burger was really tender and delicious, and the bread was perfect. Also had the Chicken Liver Pate which I'd highly recommend. The Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boy had nice sauce and flavors, but overall was disappointing. Finally, had a small red bean (?) dish that my father enjoyed more than I did, but was definitely decent. If you've never been, I'd definitely recommend it for at least the burger and pate. I'm there are other dishes that are tasty as well as the place was packed when I went.
(4)
Daniel S.
Gret atmosphere is awesome. I would avoid getting a meat and cheese plate because you do not get the bang for your buck (18$ for literally a sliver of chorizo, not my cup of tea). Besides the price and small quantity of items, the bacon caramel popcorn is fantastic. Deviled eggs are fantastic. The Pretzel is also fantastic. Get there early to get a spot at the bar and do not forget to try the burger.
(4)
Tom S.
This place is ludicrous. If you like trying everything on the menu and every part of every animal paired with the right wine, beer, and (possibly or) bourbon, this is the place. Get there at open and stay a while. Great environment and great servers. Don't try to decide what to eat, ask the server to tell you what to eat. Cracklin salad was surprisingly delicious. The progression of flavors was impressive.
(5)
Jennifer N.
Listen...you can read the other reviews that will explain the strategy for getting a burger ...I just simply want to say it is the best burger I have ever had. Do whatever you must do to get one..lol. But seriously I have had the burgers at Ann's Snack Bar, Bocado, the Vortex and several other highly coveted places...but this burger is the one or me. As other reviewers have stated the place is small and not really for kids...expect community seating. But we had a great experience. Ok now that that's out of the way try everything...the popcorn, fish and grits and everything else even the bacon flavored beer!!!!
(5)
Purnajyoti B.
"The Burger" tasted bold in this trendy restaurant bar. Two voluptuous burger patties were soft, seasoned and dressed in a string bikini of fresh veggies which situated between two golden buns. Nothing was trying to hide the flavor of the meat. There was a light spread on the crisped inside of the buns. The chicken skins had too much hot sauce, so maybe other flavors of this dish or the devilled eggs may be worth requesting.
(4)
Tom E.
Yes, it says I have one check in here, but I have been here twice. So what the hell happened the first time I was here? A 2 hour wait, that was what- to hell with that- in 2 hours, I could have butchered my own cow and made "The Burger!". It took a while for me to get the courage to come back. As I was told that this place has unlimited burgers for their Sunday brunch, I thought it would be a good time to check it out, trying to be the first person there. I went on Father's Day- and no I was not the first person there. Getting there at 11:40AM (which mind you , no valet at that time, but they have it in the PM), I had a 40 minute (which ended up being 50+) wait for myself. F it, I am waiting this time! And so I did... She finally called, "TOM" and my pants shook with excitement- I was ready for the ride that I have been hearing about for years... Wait a minute, we are talking about food- my apologies... I sat in like a lovers booth (which I thought was small for 2 people, but perfect for my fat ass)- hey it was a seat, and I was that much closer to getting "The Burger". My server, Andy- came up and asked me if I wanted it, I told him hell yea! And to get me a "Southern Cola" (I needed a drink after that wait, and I kept hearing this place has some decent drinks). As I was waiting for my food, I realized that there aren't many seats, and I can see why the long wait(s)- which is ok, because it is quality over quantity here. "The Burger" came, and I killed the fries first. I wanted to tease that thing before it got inhaled. Now just an FYI- not a fan of onions, pickles, or mustard, but I had all 3 on "The Burger". I will have to say, it tasted well! Was it the best burger I have ever had? No- but, it is on my top 6 all time. The finely shaved onions and the crisp, fresh pickles helped out a lot! The mustard even had a nice zing. Oh yea, and the actual burger was great too! Andy asked me if I wanted anything else- I was about to get another burger, but I ended up getting "The Hootenanny"- a southern breakfast item. Damn that was good too! I ended up getting bacon caramel popcorn to go too, I liked it as well! I could have sat there the entire brunch getting one of every item, but I decided to hold back. I already dropped $70 on myself (oops)- but it was worth every penny. I liked the decor, but at the same time, I was surprised to not get a black napkin (as my dress pants got covered in lint). Other than that, the people were friendly (hell, Andy even commented on my wooden watch- that was cool!). So why not 5 stars? This is a STRONG 4, with sprinkles on top... But sometimes I think the illusion of the 24 burgers a night and the long long long waits can create the buzz. At the same time, when you wait that long, you would want to eat anything in front of you (at least that holds true for me). Don't worry, I will be back! If you do not valet, be careful where you park, seems like you can get towed if it even looks like you park in a wrong spot!
(4)
Michael U.
Items selected: Spikey #1 - Old Tom Gin, Bonal, Combier Pamplemousse, Lime, Swedish Herb Bitters, Sea Salt Bread Box with Salted Butter - Crostini, Gruyere Ciabatta, Bacon Baguette, Multigrain, Dinner Roll, Pumpernickel Walnut Poached Farm Egg and Duck Liver - Griddled bacon, Johnny Cake, Sorghum Syrup Glazed Sweetbreads - Baby Squash, Hen of the Wood, Honey Jus Crunchy Madame - Riverview Smoked Ham, Gruyere, Egg Mondongo Tripe with Crispy Plantains Bacon Caramel Popcorn with Pork Fat Infused Caramel Sticky Toffee Pudding with Whipped Cream Raved for its Burger, now available at Turner Field where I would be only a few hours later watching The Braves, and amongst a handful of Public Houses and "Gastropubs" that started the trend instead of following it, my visit to Holeman & Finch was somewhat spur of the moment as spotty weather had kept me in Buckhead after my family had turned north for the day but arriving just as the restaurant opened its doors what I found was far better than I'd hoped - a largely empty restaurant with educated service and a menu that, although pricey for a 'public house,' featured some of my very favorite things prepared in very unique ways. A really beautiful space with wood floors and exposed cement walls playing point/counterpoint with floor to ceiling windows and various seating options including a large bar with a copious collection of wine and spirits and a cocktail menu to match it seemed only rational to begin with a drink and the house made 'bread box,' the former very refreshing and the later amongst the best bread services I've had in recent memory, particularly the savroy ciabatta. Moving onward to plates proper with the kitchen happy to send them out one at a time the progression was admittedly compromised by selecting exceedingly heavy dishes but opting to go sweet to savory and small to large the delivery could not have been better - the breakfasty eggs, foie, and pancake like something straight out of APdC while the sweetbreads proved clean, creamy, and vegetal leading into a toasty and traditional croque and spicy-gives-way-to-sweet bowl of tripe with an amazing degree of depth and textural nuance. Sated but not stuffed despite the richness of that which had already occurred desserts would prove every bit as good as the savories, the nontraditional Sticky Toffee Pudding described as a "fig brownie meets bread pudding meets a lot of butter and toffee" amongst the sweetest interpretations of the dish I've experienced and the signature popcorn, a gift from the kitchen, exactly as decadent as it sounds - the savory notes coming through on the finish with a great mouthfeel akin to creamy caramel meets good Tonkotsu ramen broth.
(4)
Brad H.
Everything from the staff to the burger to the grouper cheeks to the float were phenomenal. Highly recommend it while you're in Atlanta. Btw, the cocktails were amazing
(5)
Jim K.
Simply the best. Theres nothing else to say. Best burger in Atlanta, hands down.
(5)
Alexandra P.
The burger is to die for, if you get the chance it's a must order. The bone marrow was also delicious and the clams as well. Overall a great spot, loved everything about it and it was definitely well worth the wait!
(5)
Eliza R.
I have visited H&F 3 times, and I have yet to eat or drink anything here that I don't love. If you want a guaranteed amazing meal in Buckhead, this is the place to go. My approach is to go with several friends so we can order a lot and try as many items as possible. The menu for the most part (except the burger) is small plates, so easily shareable. Most recently, we ordered charcuterie board, pimento cheese, deviled eggs 3 ways, heirloom tomatoes, carbonara, farm egg with foie gras, and of course the burger! Everything was amazing, but my favorite item was the farm egg with foie gras. It was perfectly seared foie gras, poached farm egg, the most delicious bacon ever, Johnny cakes, and sorghum syrup. Yum!!! The pimento cheese was also incredible. The burger is definitely worth waiting for, especially because you can spend your down time eating and drinking your way through the menu! The only downside to H&F is they do not take reservations, so you have to work for a spot at the bar while you wait on busy nights. This will definitely not stop me from continuing to go here though!
(5)
Torrey S.
The food was tasty. We had the pimento cheese, po boy, and burger. Everything was good for what it was. The burger was exactly what I like in a double cheeseburger, but did not feature a anything special flavor or ingredient wise. The po boy was cooked very well, tender meat and crunchy breading with good basic ingredients. My complaint is the atmosphere and "expectation" was a little high for what it is. Good food, expensive drinks. Small ( for the south) portions. Mostly just not impressed over all. Tasted good though. Great place for a local as opposed to a traveler looking for some gem.
(3)
Lena N.
this place was featured on the food network and so we've always had this restaurant on our "to do list". we went here a few weeks ago as a double date. this place is very hyped up, especially about their bacon popcorn and burgers. we didn't care for the popcorn, but we did come for their famous HF burgers. let's break down, shall we? FOOD: like I said before, all 4 of us each ordered our own burgers. the burgers was your classic american cheeseburger. it came with 2 buns, 2 patties, and 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese. the ketchup and mustard is left on the side and they give you very little -- equivalent to one of those ketchup packets they give you at a fast food joint. other than the burger itself, the dish comes with fries. the fries are nothing special, just a touch of salt..no extra flavoring. I tried to burger by itself btw; i'll give 'em credit for the juicyness, but it still lacked flavor for me. I've been to enough burger places to compare. PRICING: for a double date (total of 4 ppl), with a burger per person and 2 drinks (from the bar)...our bill came out to around $70 for LUNCH! idk about you guys, but that's crazy expensive for a lunch bill. keep in mind that the burgers are real pricey at $12 each. CONCLUSION: H&F didn't live up to all their hype. would I go back? maybe, but I won't be ordering their burgers though.
(3)
Connor G.
Awesome experience, came in at 10pm had "the burger" it was amazing.... Like butter melting in your mouth.. Sam was our service tonight, and I really enjoyed how personal he was with us. I hate when servers act like they have a broom up their ass! So long story short make a reservation and come when they are flipping the buttery patties you won't regret it!!
(5)
Yisi L.
It's more like a foodie ceremony or adventure rather than a meal. I heard about this place and of course the burger madness a lot. So when I needed to pick a Sunday brunch spot for my out-of-town friend, H&F definitely sounds cooler than a regular choice in Virginia Highland. So we got there around 11:40 am on a Sunday morning and it was almost impossible to get in. It was small, or at least the waiting area and the bar were small. Just imagine the check out line on Black Friday. It was weird, awkward but fun: I was holding a drink and standing right beside a table where people were still eating... Waiters are friendly, making their ways in the crazy crowd. Finally we got seated. The table was tiny, right size for two burger plates. Menu is fun and has a Sunday newspaper on the back. Ordered bacon caramel popcorn, pimento cheese and two burgers. Listen, you've got order some appetizer otherwise you'll be starving while waiting forever for the burger. The popcorn was really good, I wish I could have it in a movie theater; pimento cheese was okay, Empire State South has better one. Then, the burger. I saw how they assemble the burger while waiting; they make a whole bunch each time, not one by one. The bun was cold. After one bite I was a little bit disappointed- it was decent but did not really blow me away. It was a greasy, sinful burger with nice house made pickles. Can I say the only thing I love is their pickles? I talked to my neighbors who were burger fans and we all agreed that it was decent but not the best. Farm Burger may be better. Fries here are pretty good though. I'm pretty sure this is a great place for foodies but the burger is somehow overrated. I'll probably come back for a bizarre food dinner. BTW It was interesting to watch a dress-up lady taking off the buns and onions, slicing the patty and feeding herself with fork. This is not supposed to happen at a burger place.
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Ana M.
The burger is good, but there's so much more to this place, such as: Best drinks in town. I never had a bad one. Fun bar scene. It is always busy (even on random weekdays) with sophisticated folk hoping to imbibe in high quality drinks and munch on gourmet pub fare. Last time I was there we talked to a kind older couple who ended up giving us their seats, and later talked about the history of cocktails with a tipsy cocktail expert from the neighborhood. You will never have a bad time here. Awesome servers. The bartenders know everything about cocktails. They will handcraft something novel based on your tastes and moods, or they will wow you with one of their signature options. They also know everything about the menu. The table servers do not disappoint and in fact last time I bonded with the server over how awesome all the food, and especially the carbonara is. Which brings me to the carbonara. Authentic as it can be with a pretty little yolk on top just waiting for that fork. And everything else on the menu... my favorites are the pate, the devilled eggs (best in town), the steak tartare and the field peas. The best smelling hand soap in any bar I have been to. no joke. Sweet ambience, awesome vibe. Linton Hopkins is one of Atlanta's best chefs and, (little known fact), his dad is an amazing neurologist, and one of my favorite lecturers at Emory Med school. (ok that was a tangent).
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S B.
The only reason people go here for the first time is the burger. The infamous "only-sold-after-10pm-except-for-at-brunch" burger. We went for brunch... to try the burger (duh). The place is super small and the bar is very crowded. There was something ridiculous like a 2.5 hour wait for a table (WHAT?!), so we opted to scope out a bar seat. Luckily, we found two in about 15 minutes, but had it have been much longer, I would have bailed. We had deviled eggs (nothing special) and two burgers. The burger is pretty damn good. Two thin patties with melty American cheese and caramelized onion. Pickles, too. I'd totally eat it again, but I think there are other burgers in Atlanta that are more deserving of fame (ex. Harper Station's Beltline burger), where you also don't have to wait all afternoon for a table. Maybe my expectations were set too high, but I don't think I'd go back. I'm glad I had the burger, though, but would totally take an In-n-Out burger over this one any day.
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Kelly H.
Delicious!!!! Some favorites were the pimento cheese sandwich and the burger. The pink lady drink was also great. I have absolutely no complaints and will be back very soon. Thanks holeman! Keep it up!
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Lauren A.
Still great place - just thought I'd point out that after a revisit, the 10pm burgers and the weekend burgers are both good and taste, well... the same to me... So, if you cant wait until 10pm, be sure to visit on the weekends!
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Phil R.
I know the Kobe beef burgers are really highly rated, but the restaurant could be so much more. They pride themselves on mixology, but it REALLY doesn't take 20 minutes to make a drink. Service is an theoretical abstract thought here. The waiters and bartenders are hipsters that enjoy you waiting 20 minutes for a drink ironically. They will never tell you the limited burger amount on Saturday is drawing near. Instead they LOVE to enjoy telling you after they've sold out. The rest of the menu is eclectic at best or weird in straight talk. Save yourself the stress. Go to any other nearby bar. OVERRATED!
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Tim A.
I had a lot of fun visiting Holeman and Finch for the 10 PM burger release. I arrived at about 9:20 on a weeknight and there were still 9 left at that time. I passed the time enjoying the superb beer selection. I also followed the waiter's advice and tried one of the cheeses. They didn't bring a lot of it, but they picked a great one. I really need to catch up on my cheese lingo to know what the heck I'm talking about, but needless to say there were a bunch of subtle flavors that went over my head (in a good way). I'm sure the burger was made even better by the fact that I'd waited until 10 PM to eat and I was damn hungry. I respect a place that tries to do a simple dish really, really, well, and that's exactly what this burger perfects. There's no denying it, this place rules. If I were to return, I'd bring someone else who hadn't had the burger yet, force them to give me one bite of it, and proceed to explore all the other great stuff that's happening on this menu.
(5)
Lisa P.
I find myself with a shortage of adjectives to describe my experience here last night. First, ask for Kaleb at the bar. He is, without question, the best bartender I have encountered in my 46 years. He made me a cucumber based cocktail--not on the menu--which required me to close my eyes and have a moment of privacy. That. Good. I followed it with a cocktail called the "ol' blind Darby". I could spend a lifetime deciding which one was better. Husband had the famous burger. It was like every really great fast food burger combined and then elevated with amazing finishes. And $12! But back to Kaleb--I promise he isn't my brother or my best friend, I just met him last night, but his customer service was exceptional. He made us feel like we were just as cool as the clearly rich and gorgeous super model standing behind us. And after a couple of his drinks, I felt like a super model. Enjoy:)
(5)
Ben S.
You know, I have to say, I didn't love the burger. I found it kind of dry and salty. Heresy, I know. But I did love everything else. My wife and I have been back to H&F a bunch of times now, and each time it impresses us with the quality of the food and the drinks. The sweetbreads are fantastic, as is the marrow. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had a bad meal there. And the drinks are really, really well done! Virtually every drink is well-balanced and delicious. Often the drinks have new flavor combinations I'd never have thought of, or new liquors I didn't know existed. Everything is a bit pricey, but well worth it.
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Silvia S.
The burger was truly amazing! It left me craving for more. I gave the place a four star because when placing our order the waiter did not inform us that they were out of fries. Once I received my plate and saw onion rings instead of fries, I couldn't help but to feel let down. I had imagined having the "best burger in the US" (according to my BF - he's had many many many burgers) with nothing else but fries. They just go together plus I don't like onion rings so that might have added to my disappointment. I'm already planning on going back sometime this week. I need to try THE BURGER and fries, together.
(4)
Mike P.
As one of true gastropubs in Atlanta, I have to say that H&F is one of my favorite places to go for a drink and food while waiting on the cheeseburgers to arrive at 10:00pm. The small plates are terrific, and the burger was as good as I've had in Atlanta. Not the best, I've ever eaten, but I appreciate the attention to detail and the focus on sourcing local goods. Gotta love Chef Linton's approach and with the Peachtree Farmers' Market, he's definitely one of the culinary leaders in Atlanta. Hopefully, he'll keep introducing fresh ideas and concepts to the food scene here, and in the meantime, I'll be sure to return to H&F soon for another round!
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Marisa F.
H&F is a true gem, but it pays to have the 411 on this place ahead of time since there's a few tricks. I had my 'birthday party' here though and it was a smashing success! It's a bit tricky to find since the storefront just has a simple h&m sign to identify it. It's a few doors down from Imperial Fez. We valeted and I didn't see any evident self-parking. They start serving food at 5:00pm, and we arrived at 6:00pm on Tuesday with 7 people. At this hour, the place was still empty and we were able to get half of the huge public house style table. H&F is all self-seating, first-come first-serve, and the dining area is super tiny. Mostly tables for two, and a few booths. The cocktail list is indeed unique, and created by a master mixologist. That either impresses you or it doesn't. If you don't do cocktails, they have a nice wine list with some surprises. The menu is basically all small plates, and our group elected an official to just order about 10 things to share. So, I've tried most of the menu, but instead of listing them out I'll just say that I loved everything and the steak tartare was my top fav. Before I went, I was worried that my friends would not all be able to find something to eat on this appearingly challenging menu. It turns out to be much more friendly that I guessed to both the foodie and the 'fraidie. Everyone was pleased. Since we ate at 6pm, we did not get to try the burgers. Those famous little devils are only available at 10pm. (You're either there, or you're not!) We opted to get dessert elsewhere, since by 7:30 the restaurant is in full swing packed with people and bustle. The crowd can get pretty trendy, but the servers never made us feel out of place. So, I love this place. Which is quite a shock considering how comfortably nestled in Buckhead it is, but what can i say!
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D L.
This place is not a dirty nasty pub. Looking for a dirty nasty establishment will cause you to drive by this place several times. Went for dinner. Ordered: - griddled garlic sausage - will order again - fish 'n shrimps - Carolina shrimp bowl - deviled eggs - will order again - farm egg and pancetta carbonara - sauteed blue oyster mushrooms - will order again - a set of three different kinds of sausage... We were too early and too late for the special hamburger that is served at 10pm. I will go again. AND, next time, I will order alcohol. This is food that needs to be consumed with alcohol!!!
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Rook N.
Best fucking burger I've ever had in my Ossim life!
(5)
Alison B.
Woo Hoo! Finally got to try the burger last night at an impromptu UYE (unofficial yelp event for those not familiar with the acronym...as I wasn't until yesterday!). About 10 of us were there after an afternoon at Cypress Pint and Plate and what a great way to end the evening. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming to a new yelper, I couldn't be more delighted so thank you!! Back to the burger as it was the star of the show.. truly FANTASTIC! So juicy, so flavorful, so decadent...even the brioche bun was meltingly rich... I am in love.
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Art Q.
Interesting menu, but I was there for one thing and one thing only: the "best" burger in Atlanta. It didn't disappoint. What it lacked in extras, it more than made up for in taste. The mustard in particular is unique and an essential part of what makes this meal specials. Basically, there's a reason that you need a reservation for one of these on Saturday nights, and if I lived in Atlanta, I'd tell you they were awful so there'd be more for me. I'm definitely not the most carnivorous guy out there, but this burger is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Period. While you wait (they don't serve these guys until 10 pm on Saturdays), they have a great selection of cocktails, good bartenders and a great atmosphere.
(5)
Tamy N.
a friend and i went here last night for his birthday. the host quoted us a 10-15 minute wait for a table in their tiny dining area. so we decided to go over to the bar and order some cocktails to kick off the birthday celebrations. it was impressively busy for a monday night and we appreciated the bartender/mixologist coming around the bar to get our drink order instead of us crouching over other patrons enjoying their meal. we ordered holland tunnel (a little strong) and brown derby (sweet but good for the ladies). of course the birthday boy ordered the 10pm burger and lucky for him it was available. i have been here a couple of times before and every time i have gotten the burger, it has always been cooked perfectly. but last night the chef was very heavy handed with with the salt. in addition to the burger we had: -steak tartare (my favorite dish here but the birthday boy thought it was too raw lol); -squash casserole - surprisingly this was super delicious (his favorite) -shrimp roll - this reminded me of a smaller version of a lobster roll
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Karen K.
Yummy yummy little tapas type food. Went with some good colleagues and family-styled the little dishes. The tapas are fun twists on "traditional" American food items. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun-hip place to go in the Buckhead area.
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Damon T.
The only reason im giving this place 4 instead of 5 stars is because I think the price should indicate 3 dollar signs....$$$. Its more of a tapas place which increases what you will spend here, but other than that, this place is great! This is the place to go if you want to try something unique and cooked in a world class manner. And yes, the burger is magnificent!
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Jerry C.
Ann Burrell, GQ, Esquire, Yelp all tell us to come here. So we finally do what we are told, led like sheep, to a really good experience. Articulate yelpers have plowed this ground well. So I have nothing to add except to agree that the burger rocks, the servers are fun and efficient; there is a good vibe, an interesting crowd and a great cocktail list (although we can't recommend the Southern Cola). Good spicy Bloody Mary! Try the bacon caramel corn!
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sherrie n.
This place is really hard to find, the signage is minimal, and it's within a building. Luckily there's garage parking. But wow this place has an impressive look to it with huge glass walls, a very intimate setting, dimly lit, and just beautiful modern decor. what has me confused - amazing food, great ambiance, high-end service, and all for a reasonable price? yes, embrace it! Its so hard to find a place of this quality nowadays. they are known for their burgers, and the waitress specifically came to our table telling us this crucial piece of information and asking if we wanted one of the last two available for the night. my colleague jumped on it and was not let down. to start we ordered the chicken liver pate which was phenomenal - kinda salty a bit sweet, deliciously smooth. we also got the pretzel which was soft, fluffy, and just comfy. i have to say the deviled eggs really are amazing, and i'm sad we only got one order because i couldn't try every kind. everyone devoured these with closed eyes and smiles. we got a side of the butter beans which i've never had but are similar to lima beans. they were ok. for my main course, i got the poached egg dish with no bacon on johnnycakes. they were kinda sweet and i ordered the eggplant side, which was well sauteed and had great taste. Since we were in atlanta, i had to taste the awesome sweet tea, and to my delight it had the perfect amount of sweetness. for dessert, we got the fried peach pie with vanilla ice cream, and trust me, this is a dessert that's absolutely decadent and truly defining of how you consume georgia peaches. crunchy, flaky crust like an empanada, warm and soft peaches which played perfectly with the ice cream. i couldn't help myself and also tried the brown sugar cake with blueberries. amazing. surprised? don't be. i will definitely be back one day! wow i'm hungry again.
(5)
Uncle F.
Just a tad pricey, but for good food, you'll pay extra. We showed up at opening on Sunday, and JUST got seats. If you want to get in, come early. Two of the three of us had The Burger, which is the big attraction. BE WARNED: this is not a crazy, over the top burger, so don't come expecting that. It's a very basic burger, but a very well executed burger. The meat was quite flavorful, and with a nice texture. The bun, while a white-bread bun, had a little more density than a normal one, and actually had some flavour to it. The pickles were bread & butter instead of dill, which was enjoyable. Red onoin instead of white, to my happiness. Solid, tasty, very good. I followed with the bacon & caramel popcorn. There re bits of bacon in it, but even if you just take a bite of the popcorn itself, you get a smoky, bacon-y flavour in the caramel coating. VERY enjoyable. Also very enjoyable: the staff. We sat at the bar, and were treated to the awesome Evan, or Darth E, as he was listed on the bill. Very friendly, very fun. All-around awesomeness from him. I will definitely be back, but it will not be my regular Atlanta hangout- partly because it's not the part of town I'm normally in, and partly because I'm cheap. :)
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Perry ..
This is probably my favorite spot in ATL and a place where I bring almost anyone visiting from out of town. If you are an "in the box" type, don't bother, you won't truly appreciate what this place offers. After nearly a dozen visits, I am never disappointed. I believe the best experience comes from sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders perform their craft. They will be happy to answer any questions and swap stories with you when they are slow (Those times are mostly gone). Evan makes the best Sazerac in ATL. The menu offers some real treats. Nearly everything is made in-house or brought in locally, and the burger is perfect. I love that these guys have the cojones to try dishes that 99% of places would never dream of offering. (I've had calf brains, split chicken heads, and bone marrow). They also just opened a bottle shop that I look forward to visiting soon.
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Talib K.
The cage of cured meat hangin' up front is either gonna make you go mmmmm or ewww! But the real strength of this place is the mixing skills of the bartenders, and according to my fellow yelpers, the 'not-on-the-menu' burgers. Nice ambiance and a great in 'da cut location on Peachtree. Good spot for a late night fix. Easily accessible, free parking, open late, and good service. Nice place. p.s. thanks 'Gastro'
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Cooper G.
Here it is: Yes - The burger is delcious. Like a gourmet fast food burger. Yes - The drinks are amazing. I know why they are called mixologists instead of bartenders. Yes - It is a fun, cozy bar atmosphere. Yes - YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO
(5)
Clint M.
What a cool experience. Got there around 8:30 for the 10:00 burger. It lived up to the hype. Also, the pimento cheese was a great appetizer. Definitely an experience worth doing again!
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Vania H.
the wait is probably the worst part of holeman + finch. everything else is delicious and innovative - the plates are small, but perfect for sharing with friends. i've been here a few times, and all i can say is that the best thing i had was probably the carbonara, the crunchy gentleman, and the sticky toffee pudding. everything else we had was excellent as well - but these definitely stood out. i still haven't had a chance to go try their burgers, but it's on my list :) the atmosphere is pretty unique itself (along with the food) - it's a little pricey for tapas-style plates, but totally worth it for the experience!
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Kim H.
I was unsure whether the burger would live up to the hype. Bottom line - it did. That was a damn fine burger. So simple, but you can taste that all the ingredients are house made. I am not a fan of the 10pm nonsense. I wouldn't play that game. So I went during brunch on Sunday, so no fighting for 24 burgers. Tip: You can't have a beer with your burger until 12:30pm during brunch.
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Shaunda H.
This place is GREAT! My husband and I went here for our date night. The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent. The burger was amazing! This is a MOST go!
The first thing you see when you walk in the gastropub is the kitchen, which I loved. Chef Linton Hopkins was working away with his seemingly permanent smile. The cooks looked relaxed and happy--always a good sign. The entrance is flanked with a see-through wine cellar and a glass meat locker filled with a massive assortment of the in-house cured meats. You have two options for seating. There is a "speakeasy" with tables to the left or the bar to the right. We chose the bar because we could interact with the barkeeps while eating. We sat in front of Andy Minchow, a partner in the establishment and spied Greg Best, who is also a partner working his tail off as usual. I really dug the music selection the entire night (Tricky, The Cure, The Gorillaz, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead, War, etc.). It was like a greatest hits from my ipod so I instantly felt at home. The purse hooks under the bar were a great touch and so thoughtful. Call me crazy, but I hate putting my purses on the floor. Looking around, it was a definite mix of people including one too many former cheerleaders sucking down the Chardonnay instead of the fantastic cocktails. But, hey, they seemed like they were having a good time so who am I to judge? Having organized an alternate form of transportation, Moon and I proceeded to work our way through most of the cocktail menu and also had Andy make us some drinks off the menu. The drinks were so good--dangerous even. Verdict: This is the kind of place Atlanta needs. The cocktails, staff and atmosphere were just fabulous. The food, while good and made from well-sourced ingredients, didn't wow me but it worked given the setting. Anyone would feel comfortable here and I can definitely see this place becoming a regular spot on our rotation. When we asked Greg how business had been, he said, "It has been so much fun that we don't want to leave at the end of night." We felt the same way.
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Jahret S.
Another one of my favorite craft cocktail bars in the world. Very knowledgeable bartenders. I have yet to have a cocktail I did not like there. My only complaint is that it can get a bit too crowded for me, but the bartenders do a great job in still crafting the drinks in a timely manner.
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Ellen D.
Everything about it was amazing. Small place but great food and service!! Different wine list, in a good way. Lots of good reds I hadn't seen anywhere else.
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Peter Y.
Haven't been back in a while and finally got a chance last night. Had the sweetbreads and lamb livers. Both were pan fried to perfection. I was even lucky enough to get a burger. Still a great place for a brew and some offal.
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Lydia E.
Chicken pate was tasty and served on lightly toasted bread. But I'm a fan of pate on french bread, but nonetheless tasted good. My date got a southern cola, which was a drink served with a lime ice cube and whisky I believe? As the ice cube melted, the flavor of the drink would change. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I got a veronica gold; it was mixed very well and went down very smooth. Awesome, awesome customer service. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The place is kinda small; they need to expand it to accomodate all the people! Next time, I gotta try the burgers :D
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Janice C.
Holeman & Finch is my No. 1 favorite place in Atlanta. When I had a crappy day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I had a great day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have something to celebrate...I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have friends in town... We go to Holeman & Finch. The main reason I keep coming back is that this is the kinda place where you can get a great drink, eat amazing food, and hang out with a wonderful staff . For the adventurous type, this is THE place where you can get items like sweetbreads, bone marrow, beef hearts, and rabbit livers. As for the drinks... where do I start. They never cease to amaze me. Depending on my mood, I usually let the bartender know what I'm in the mood for and let their creative side run wild. Almost every drink is delicious. And the reason I use the word "almost" is because there may or may not have been a time or two where I might have had a little too much to drink, so I don't recall whether I liked it or not. Last but not least, please don't come here and complain about how you couldn't get a reservation or how they don't serve your usual Vodka Cranberry. It's a Public House!!! And they only use fresh ingredients... so ask yourself, are cranberries in season? If not, then don't expect them to have it. And frankly, you're killing the buzz of everyone around you who is having a great time.
(5)
Leeanna L.
Holeman and Finch did not disappoint. The food and service were above average and delightful. The oft-changing menu is varied and offerings range from standard enough fare like Fish and Chips to more adventurous items like Seared Veal Brains. Given the popularity of this restaurant and the lack of a reservation system, I was very surprised when we showed up on a Friday night's whim around 7 pm and were seated with no wait. Tables filled up quickly shortly thereafter. HAND CHOPPED STEAK TARTARE ($12) Topped with gossamer shoe strings fries, these came perfectly seasoned with huge flavor. I'm a fan of Shaun's steak tartare and these might actually be better. GRATIN OF MARROW ($9) This is one serious bone, dissected perfectly lengthwise. It was rich and delicious served with small slices of toast and parsley salad. My dog is still enjoying the bone. SEARED VEAL HEARTBREADS ($14) I thought these were just a different name for sweetbreads but was informed that it's actually a different gland. It had a stronger flavor than your standard sweetbreads but was still pretty good. These were beautifully caramelized over roasted turnips. We rounded out the meal with several selections from the Farm section-- Local Nero Radishes ($8), Creamed Serenbe Melon Salad ($8), and Creamed Butterbeans with Tasso Ham ($7). All were good, nothing spectacular. Although the radishes will put some hair on your chest. Ouch, outrageously peppery. Desserts--don't do it. We got the Fried Georgia Peach Pie ($7) and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich ($7). They were average and portions were too big in comparison to the rest of the menu. Not worth it. Spend your gut space and wallet on the main menu. Overall service was good and appropriate to the restaurant. Our waiter took our entire order up front with promises to time/pair the dishes. He delivered, unlike a similar but disappointing experience at Abattoir. Holeman and Finch, I love you.
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zee t.
Finally made it to F&H last nite. My niece accompanied me to experience her first Pub style dining experience. I knew the area that I was looking for, however, the Pub was not obvious from the street. We got there around 8:30pm and the host advised us to go to the bar area (full bar) and we can order the burgers from there. When we got to the bar area we had to wait a while for a seat as there were many people waiting to be seated in the dining room and some waiting to sit in the bar area. Luckily we found a bar seat that was close to kitchen and found watching the chefs to be quit entertaining. We started with the Deviled Eggs which was only $3 for 3, each a different flavor.. I tasted the Eggs - was good (but I am not a huge deviled eggs fan) My niece had the 3 slice of bread w/ cheese that was around 9:15pm The waitress told us that the Burgers are done at 10pm so we sat around talked, watched the chefs and waited with excitement. I explained to my niece the concept and the big fuss about these burgers and since I've tried Grindhouse burgers it was now time FOR THE TEST. 10pm.. the burgers are on the grilled, topped with onions, then cheese! They come out in 2 rounds... the first round, not us, but we were surprised when we noticed, some people at the bar that was there when we arrived that got the first round, which means they've been there for a while for the Burgers. 2nd round.. we were the first to get our burgers. Double pates- nothing on the burgers.. w/ a side of Fries and 2 dipping sauces. THE LOOK - mouth watering THE TASTE - Juicy, I can taste the salt on the burger. I did not need to add anything else to the burger. My niece did not eat all of her burger but I think it was because she had so much to eat prior to eating her burger. AMBIANCE - Like many other reviews, really modern, small, may be a bit tight but fits the "Pub concept" Casual and the waitresses moved fast and makes everything work. THE VERDICT -It was tasty and lived up to my expectations...especially after reading all the reviews. The Burger cost $10 bucks and that is not a bad price. Will I go back and wait as long as I did just for the burger, MAYBE NOT, unless I want the experience and interested in trying all the other items on the menu, but if I do that, by the time the burger comes out, I will have no room left to devour the burger :) IMPORTANT- If and when you go, the first thing you do is ORDER YOUR BURGER, again ORDER YOUR BURGER.. they make only 24 burgers! RECOMMENDED - hell yea!
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Brian P.
Really enjoy this place... I went here with a friend and asked the waiter to recommend some items for us. I had a really great wine here, a nice cab sauv mix--very juicy front end with a good deal of unravelling complexity. My friend had a delicious stout. I really enjoyed having some of those fun hot dogs--the absolute best part is the toasty bun... It wasn't my kind of new york dirty water boiled hot dog, but for that matter, I believe these hot dogs to have a nice smooth consistency and tasty fattiness. The kale with lamb tessa was delicious; we ordered two. The mushrooms on grits was absolutely my favorite, because it was smoky, creamy, slightly crunchy--a very textural experience. I had a crawfish pie and tried some steak tartare with shoestring fries on top. The crawfish pie was fun, wouldn't call it completely new orleans, but certainly the flavors kind of approach that feeling. By the way, get the steak tartare, it's delicious in a ceviche meets red meat kind of way. i didn't believe that steak could be quite so refreshing. fried pig tail--could have passed on it. it was more of a fatty tasting thing than anything else--nothin on that plate felt substantial, but at the same time it came with a confusing amount of fattiness... was not satisfying. This piece of the meal probably put the meal on the really unhealthy side of an already luxurious, sumptuous meal... Should have done a salad or something, honestly. Would go back. need to try one of these burgers...
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Scott M.
So my 300th review I considered VERY, very heavily which restaurant I was going to choose to focus on.... Then I thought about all the amazing things that I had experienced in this city and settled on one, Holeman & Finch. I discovered this place randomly. Walking down Peachtree looking for a new apartment, I came across H&F Bakery randomly. As I mused what I was going to purchase (which ended up being a very yummy slice of Chocolate cake), the cashier somehow mentioned the "Best Burger in the city" and how it was only available at 10pm....dont sleep on it, they only make 24 of them." The whole concept was just cool. They had the supply/demand thing going on, along with an underground buzz....kudos to the marketing guy. I pined for three days about the damn burger. How soon was I going to go, what did it really taste like, and why the hell had I never heard of it before...i mean, I am a foodie damn it, I should know about things like this... But I didnt. The first time I went to Holeman & Finch, me and my love (at the time), decided that we would experience it on a Friday night. The restaurant was packed at 9:45, and even though we had gotten there early, I was nervous as hell that we werent going to be "on the list". We sat at the bar for a minute, until our table was ready. Once we were seated, we both ordered cocktails that came out the size of my pinky...I couldnt understand why the damn drinks were so damn small. At a few moments after 10p, just like clock work, these burgers began to appear all over the restaurant paired with french fries....and just like that, our burgers landed on our table as well. From the bun, to the meat, to all the fixings....(even the mustard), every ingredient was fresh and most, if not all, stuff made in house. It tasted like heaven. Literally. I have no clue what heaven is going to be like, but I'd imagine, there would be all you can eat Holeman & Finch burgers...(not sure why that thought makes me really, really happy---I think I have a problem...). The burger has a "spec" temperature, so there are really no modifications that you can make (i think they prepare it at Medium), and it so damn delicious. Is it the best burger in Atlanta? Maybe, just maybe...perhaps I'll tell you when I reach 400 reviews...but for right now, I am going to bask in meaningless glory....
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Damian B.
Im giving the $12 burger 5 stars. It was perfect - "no need for ketchup or mustard" the waiter told me, and sure enough he was right. Supposedly the 10 oclock burger is better than the one served during sunday brunch, but i dont know how that is possible. Run to holeman and Finch for these burgers. If you want a app go for the deviled eggs. they were really good too!
(5)
Huazzy K.
Best meal I've had in Atlanta and one of the best ever in general. Note* I am originally from the Northeast (NY/NJ/Phila), so I can be the snob of all snobs when it comes to food. But Holeman was just an amazing eating experience. From the mixed drinks (mixologist) who yammered on and on about the custom drink he made me (shows he's passionate), to the food presentation in general. Just top notch. Things I liked: - Whenever a dish was brought the staff would be sure to mention what it was and what was in it. I thought this was great b/c it reflected a sense of pride/knowledge on their behalf. - Chicken Liver Pate? Sounds gross right? But that junks haunts my dream. So fatty and rich and good. Damn. - Price. Our baller lawyer friend subsidized part of the bill, but we basically ate everything on the menu and dropped less than $40 each. I'm talking at least 8 different plates. Tips - Don't buy into the hype of the burger. Yes it was good, but it tasted like a glorified McDonalds cheeseburger. Delicious yes, but go to Bocado if you want a good burger. - Get a drink. They're way overpriced and you won't taste/notice 1/2 the ingredients they put in there but they're just "good". - Prepare to wait. This place is busy. This place is #1 in my Atlanta Power Rankings. Go Holeman!
(5)
Roberto C.
What a great find! We had dinner and drinks at H&F and were NOT disappointed. The food is probably more four stars than 5, but the ambiance, the vibe, and the creativity of the concept deserve 5 stars. In not many places you can have lamb heart served like a tuna steak, soft, delicate and tasty. Or very good clams. Or a state-of-the-art double cheeseburger (only 24 each night). Creative cocktails and good selection of craft beers complete the offering. If in Atlanta, I am pretty sure I would go back again!
(5)
Stuart M.
I stopped by late Saturday night with my girlfriend after seeing a movie (open until 1:30am on the weekends) and my taste buds were happy I did! Sure, it's pricey, but the food snob in me had no problem forking over the cash once I got a taste of the food. Deviled eggs, Red Fish, Lamb Two Ways, and something I can recall the name of with two poached eggs, flapjacks (pancakes), and the best piece of bacon I've ever eaten! No seriously. If you go and don't eat something with bacon in it or on it, you've missed out. Oh, and the Fried Peach Pie (which is like a sweet empanada) was delish. Also check out the Mexican Cola, or if you'd prefer the cocktail version -- the Southern Cola. We had the BEST booth in the back corner, perfect for some quiet conversation, and an attentive server who was full of suggestions (when we asked). Make it a point to check it out, but be ready to pay. The only thing I'd change are the portions. I'd like a little bit more. (Of course, I was also very hungry that night.)
(5)
Rob P.
Unlike my fellow Tallahasseean from a few reviews prior I am not a professional writer, and so my talent/skill at food scribing is also humbled, nay, dwarfed, by the talent/skill of the bartenders and cooks here. But then, if someone is paid to do something that you're not you should hope that to be the case, no? All fun aside, Holeman & Finch has become one of my more favorite Atlanta haunts over the past year or so, alongside perennial go-tos Pura Vida, MF Sushi, Canoe and Bacchanalia. Its communal-style pub eating is a great example of a concept long standard in cold weather food cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Montreal finally making its way south. Throw together a strong menu of myriad small plates then force your patrons to sit elbow-to-elbow (for warmth, originally) and you've got a recipe for an experience, one way or another. Luckily at Holeman & Finch, it's a delicious experience. Sure, "burger time" at 10pm is fun, but why fight a crowd for a limited number of cow pies that are always available on the Sunday menu? Instead have your fill of organ meats and other bits, that's what this place is all about. Yes, the burger is good but nothing life-altering. You want razzle-dazzle? Try some lamb heart or liver, or the sweetbreads which are some of the best-prepared I've ever experienced. You thought you liked mom's deviled eggs? How 'bout a couple with guanciale? Woah. If you're coming here for the first time and have done your research, you're clearly a carnivore. Skip the burger and load up on five or six plates of meat and find a neighbor to share with. You'll leave better fed for your efforts and a few friends richer.
(4)
Bonnie Y.
One word: BURGASM!!!!!
(5)
Adam M.
Of course I had the burger. It was not all that I thought it could be. The burgers are not cooked to order, and there is simply too much salt used in the making. High quality ingredients did save the day, but I wouldn't give the burger much more than 3.5 stars. There are certainly better gourmet burgers. The place, however, was really cool. Everything from the entrance to the bathrooms were some mix of contemporary and medieval. I loved it. Overall, I may be back for drinks and to try some other menu items, but likely no more H&F burgers for me.
(4)
Elizabeth H.
Great bar and bartender! I went to Holeman & Finch for drinks the other night, I arrived before my date, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The space is super intimate and small.. .the bartender was super helpful and creative! I wanted a vodka martini, but didn't see any listed on the cocktail list- my bartender suggested a "moscow" something?? It was delicious, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and homemade ginger beer! It was tart and sweet- and left my lips feeling a little numb (kind of stange, but whatever)! My second cocktail was the "clean getaway"- gin, sparkling wine, lemon, and something else... so good! It was served in a tumbler on the rocks, definitely more of a sipping drink! The great thing about Holeman & Finch is that all the juices used are freshly squeezed- as I witnessed while at the bar. This place is more of your neighborhood bar- great for a weekday cocktail!!
(5)
Kevin F.
Holeman and Finch's 10pm burger are one of 3 BEST BURGERS in ATL. You MUST get there early (around 9:30pm) in order to order these lovely meat on a bun sandwiches. If you have time (and money) to spend, I highly recommend stopping by here at such time. As far as other (non burger) items on the menu, H&F does an excellent job with even the most outlandish dishes. Unfortunately, portions are very very small and after $100 spent with a group of 3, I was left with my stomach (and wallet) unsatisfied. Burger is definitely the best deal. Its not worth dining here unless you get the burger.
(4)
Dai T.
Love.this.place . trendy and cozy yet mature minus the smug attitudes. Chef is awesome! Came and personally described his favorites.
(5)
Colleen L.
Soo annoyed! Server at the bar spilled veil brains on my friend's new squirrel sweater she was so excited to wear that night. LOL. He comped our 2 drinks but never even acknowledged that he dumped an actual plate of greasy sauce on my friends head. Literally. Then our new server was a good 10 minutes late to the table. The manager came up and asked us what we wanted to drink without even mentioning the fact that we had been waiting there for a while. When our server finally showed up, he too, did not apologize for the delay. Then he started telling corny stories that I was NOT in the mood to listen to. At that point, I just wanted to enjoy a nice dinner with my friend in peace. We wanted to get the fried chicken and he kept insisting not to get it. Then they were of course, out of the chicken and he kept suggesting the pork sliders; we got them, and they were not all that great. The food was decent but the service was terrible! I understand it was busy but the lack of concern was ridiculous! I would have expected better from a place like this.
(2)
Jerry M.
One of my favored gastropubs in any city. Was there for the famous burger, which was quite good. Great staff was always looking for ways to make our wait enjoyable, by expediting an extra app or anticipating our requests ahead of time. Had so much fun, went two nights in a row. Gotta get the sweetbreads...
(5)
Bill M.
Oh my GOSH - The 10PM burger is amazing. I came for Sunday brunch because this was the only guaranteed way to get the elusive 10pm burger, and the timing worked out perfectly on my drive down from northwest Indiana to Daytona Beach. We arrived early and a number of people showed up between 11-11:30 before they opened. The brunch menu was pretty small, and really didn't give descriptions or details on what the dishes were or included. -1 star for that. We started with some deviled eggs that were really interesting, as each was prepared differently. They were each unique and had their own flavor nuances that I couldn't pinpoint (I would have loved to know what exactly was in them, but again the menu lacked descriptions). The out of this world 10PM burger was on the menu as "Burger". That's it. So unassuming, so simple. Nothing about the burger only being prepared one way. No, you can't have it medium or medium rare. It comes out our way and that's it. We were a little taken back by this, but after seeing this thing on food network (And knowing the details about it) I had to have it. The burgers came out rather quickly and my mouth was practically drooling. We cheered the cheeseburgers and bit in. This is the juiciest, most succulent burger I have ever tasted. The meat (Thanks to the brisket) was so tender, and ever so slightly falling apart. I would never have got onions on this burger but they were cooked so well I didn't even realize they were there. This is burger perfection. The house made pickles and ketchup complimented each other well, and the fries were really, really good. I couldn't pinpoint the flavors in the ketchup, but it was almost like there was some liquid smoke in there. We ordered some bacon caramel corn to munch on which was pretty good. Our server was excellent and I would put this on a list of must eat places. I'd like to check out more of their menu, but I think every time I come here will be for that burger. It's just THAT good.
(5)
Sophie H.
Took a friend who was visiting from out of town. H&F did not disappoint! My friend was totally blown away by everything he tasted...I think he was disappointed that he could not order every single item on the menu! H&F is always consistently good - one of our favorite places.
(5)
Chef Invisible T.
My first One Breath Review........ Holly F'''''n Pig Ears, Moscow Mules, Succulent Sweetbreads, and Bodacious Burgers: I'm in love. 4.678 stars rounded down because I'm jealous. Chef Invisible--Out
(4)
Ben D.
Some of the time, restaurants like these fail to live up to the hype. We sensationalize them and they get too busy to take proper care of their customers. This place is fantastic. Can't miss: Hotdog (best ever), lamb sausage, green bean salad, beet salad, rabbit livers.
(5)
Erika M.
It's 5 o'clock on Monday and I'm planning a trip to H&F on Sunday. Yep - 6 days out and I'm craving that burger. I'm too old to go out during the week and get the late night round. I have to go for Sunday brunch and get it. One tiny note -the ketchup for the fries is weird. Maybe British style. I think I'm making that up....but the ketchup is still weird. Everything else about the burger is just right. Bun. Pickles. Juice running down my paws. Go to here.
(4)
B W.
The nasty bits. No one does it better than H&F. If your a trendy hipster punk go for the scarcity limited availability burger, but if you appreciate food go for the rabbit livers, sweet breads, pork rinds, cured meats, head cheese and strong cocktails. Of course everything is presented with a tongue in cheek name (pun intended), for example "Gentalmans Relish", but damn it tastes goooooood! Thank god for something other than fried food in the ATL. Now the important part, the beer is limited but of good quality however the cocktails are truly special even though they are presented with an attitude. If you don't make the effort to try H&F, then your a pussy. On to the details of what we sampled: Pork rinds: Light, salty and crunchy. Pairs well with beer or a number of the available cocktails. Bread box: Incredibly fresh and tasty with very large portions. 3 meats: coppa, brescella, and smoked duck ham. All three were excellent and presented with bread. Veal sweetbreads: great flavor and texture. Our first opportunity to sample sweetbreads and it was well worth the wait. Rabbit livers: Absolutely rocks!!! The carrots look like pasta, but are perfectly paired with the rabbit livers. Great presentation with just the right amount of gamey liver flavor, but not overpowering like beef liver. A must try! Pork skin ramen: An Asian take on the standard French onion soup with a great gingery, salty broth without the normal fish sauce broth based broth. The slice of sweet toasted bread presented in the broth was a nice complement to the salty broth. Poached farm egg & griddle bacon: Our last entree and a perfect complement all the previously sampled nasty bits. Everything had great flavor, but the pancakes and bacon truly stood out. Fried apple pie & vanilla ice cream: In my opinion this was the weakest item that we sampled. The apple pie filling was full of spices without too much sugar that allowed the fresh apple flavor to stand out. However, the crust was disappointing in flavor and didn't have sufficient flakiness (particularly for a fried pie). Although we were somewhat disappointed with this dessert it certainly wasn't enough to dampen our overall enthusiasm for the entire meal.
(5)
Mike Y.
I've been here for both dinner, drinks, and brunch so I've pretty tried most of the items on the menu. I know that people go crazy over their burger, but I was a bit underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong though. It was a decent burger. It had a good beefy flavor and it was cooked just right. I thought the bun was a bit dense though. I think this is a case of over hyping. The sweetbreads, brains, and other small offerings were spot on though. The dishes are on the small side, but since everything is so rich I doubt a normal person can down multiple portions without having a heart attack. The vibe is pretty boisterous even for Sunday brunch. The wait was about 40 minutes for a party of 2. The coffee they served was excellent. Some of the best I've had around town. It took forever, but they were slammed and I'm positive I saw a french press back there. I really like H&F for all it is...and it's definitely a place to bring visitors. 1/365
(4)
Melonie T.
Dear God that was good. I don't like to jump on the foodie band wagons, but my Friday evening dinner here was spectacular. We got to H&F at around 8:45- I had thought we wouldn't be here late enough to enjoy the burgers, but thanks to the rain and delayed planes, it ended up not being a problem. To tide ourselves over we enjoyed: Deviled eggs- these were interesting. Not traditional, every egg tasted different; bacon, dill, and I can't remember the rest. Mussels- yum! They were simmered in a creamy broth with spices and fresh herbs. Steak with parsnips- another hit! The steak was pretty rare which is a plus in my book, and it paired wonderfully with the creamed parsnips. Pork shoulder- good lord this was heavenly. I loved the tart sweetness of the glaze. And finally...the burger. I split one with the hubby since we had already gorged ourselves. It melted in my mouth. Perfection on a bun. I do have to add a note: I would not describe the burger as a "burger". Its more like a great, creamy steak, ground and placed on buttery bread. If you like hearty, greasy steak this isn't going to satisfy your late night craving.
(5)
Nichole K.
First time and will go back again. A girlfriend of mine and I went on a last minute thing to try their famous burger. We first started out with some cocktails. Order the shrimp spring rolls? I forget the exact name, but it was delicious. Full of flavor and the shrimp tasted fresh. We moved onto wine and cheese. We did the 3 different cheeses for $10 all were great. They charged for more bread which ehhhhh. Ok I get it, but they only brought out 4 pieces to begin with. But it was served with honey and jam. Huge plus. Then 10:10 rolled around. Our server already put in our burger which was thoughtful, but didn't not as us our cook temp. A few minutes later out 8oz burger came out of the kitchen. Served on a bun with 2 4oz patties, cheese, and condiments on the side. For a plane nothing special burger it was delicious. Fries were so-so, but my friend loved 'em. Worth splitting between two people so you can enjoy other things on the menu. Atmosphere was great. Bathrooms were awesome, very industrial. Service wasn't bad, but they could of acted like they wanted to be there. I hate the two people tables, they are just too small especially when you plan to cocktail for awhile. We had to put out drinks on the window ledge, no biggie, just cramped. Overall, good experience.
(4)
Harry v.
This is my second time here, and the quality is just as good as I remembered. I had the duck pate and the beef cheeks. Both were fantastic. Plates are rather small, so I shared a crusty gentleman. Also good. If you do not like meat products, you might be disappointed with the menu, but the bar scene hops. All in all, this is a great place.
(4)
Jasen M.
Ive been to this place once and it was a while ago. But let me tell u its impossible to forget. Met with a decent size group of coworkers after shift end, they had no problem handling our group. Decent beer selection. But if ur strapped on cash hope ur not to thirsty.. Pints run about 5 bux a piece... Food here is excellent. We kind of did a little mini tasting and got a variety of things. Pigs tail, sweet breads, pork belly. Just to name a few. All of it was AMAZING!.. If ur up for trying something diff deff check this place out.
(4)
Paul N.
This is a place located in the middle of Atlanta. I heard that this place has a reputation of being a chef's restaurant. The location is open late, and it is a very intimate place. I found the place very crowded and hard to maneuver around. Additionally, a lot of the food is over priced and quite unhealthy for the heart. I had the pleasure of eating at this place multiple times, and I must say that the experiences were not consistent. The Pork Buns was too sweet for me. Most importantly, very greasy and fattening. The flavors were not mixed well together because it contained too sweet and too salty. Additionally, the greased buns did not help it go down the throat easily. The Bread Company Soft Pretzel was your typical pretzel, but over drenched with salt and grease. After consuming the pretzel, it left me wanting coke to wash down the salt and great out of my mouth and tongue. Cornmeal Fried Oysters were terrible idea because I should have known that if the restaurant is going to grease and fatten everything the place serves, the restaurant will take a full advantage with a fried food. Farm Egg and Carbonara pasta was actually filling for a small dish, and it was very good. The carbonara sauce contained a lot of cheese and butter, and it was very easy to spot the sauce's rich flavor and fat after the first bite. Bacon Caramel Apple was too sweet and greasy for me. It's more unhealthy than the movie theater popcorn. Instead of the butter the theater popcorn uses, this popcorn is covered with bacon fat. The Daily Raw Oysters were ok. It's not the most fresh tasting oysters, I was able to spot the taste and the smell of "sea." Real fresh oysters are not supposed to have that smell or taste of sea, but these did. Lastly, the almighty burger that the restaurant serves late nights for limited time and supply. Not worth the wait, money, time, and stomach. If you want a good burger, then try Bocado. I feel that Ronald had a better idea about burgers in McDonald's than these Holeman and Finch Burgers. The pickles in these burgers were so sweet that it overwhelmed the burger itself. Additionally, the bun were covered with grease, and the patty might as well been lard. The burger was flavorless and the fries that came with it was wet with oil. When I took a first bite, I felt as if a ball of grease was going down my throat. The patty was moist, but in a wrong way. It was so oily and fattening, that it had to be "moist." Making it "limited" raises the hype about the burgers, but the burger was very disappointing. I felt like I wanted to clean out my arteries after consuming this burger. Bottom line, this burger is tasteless, greasy, and too sweet. Overall, I wouldn't go back to this place unless I have to. The restaurant is very cramped, and the food is greasier than Varsity burgers put together with a fat kid's skin. I find the place completely overpriced and over hyped. Additionally, the flavors of every dish is overpowered by the wrong ingredients. Either the chef has lost a lot of his or her taste buds due too much smoking and drinking or he or she just loves overpowering every dish with random ingredients that throw the entire dish off. Don't take your hot dates here because you're going to be wasting your money.
(1)
Chad B.
They get 5 Stars for the burger alone. One of the best I've ever eaten. And I'm a burger guy. Also had the deviled eggs which were very good. And the pasta carbonara was on point. Be sure to try one of their signature cocktails. Bartenders there are awesome.
(5)
sultan w.
This is my first review, and i had to do it on my favorite spot first! H&F still has the best burger in the ATL!
(5)
Mea A.
Yes please! We've been talking about this place for ages and last night my friend and I went for a girls night out. I was set on ordering that burger so I insisted we arrive early. We didn't make it until 9 because we were a little lost outside. The signage isnt the best. Had I not seen the bakery on Peachtree street we would have driven past it for a 3rd time. **Located next to Restaurant Eugene at the Aramore. It is not facing Peachtree Street so just pull in, park and walk to the valet stand where the entrance is. Free parking is available on the second level of the deck. The menu was interesting with a lot of veal options. I of course went for the burger but my vegetarian friend got a simple bibb salad. There aren't many meat free choices here besides some side orders of veggies. The pimiento cheese was a great starter to go with our delicious bottle of vino. The burger. So good yet I'm so confused about the hype. I mean, I get it. Its fantastic and gooey in all the right places. The bread is phenomenal and the fact that its a double patty just makes me all the happier. I guess I was expecting something else like a giant 1 pounder. Yuck. Dont expect to special order this one. It comes with onions and cheese and fries on the side. Cooked to a perfectly pink medium, emphasis on the PERFECT! Please, H&F, take no offense to this... this burger is like the sophisticated older sister to our favorite west coast delight. In-N-Out Double Double, Animal Style. I will order it again and again and love it every time. Here's the best thing.. its only $10!!! I cant wait to go back now that I know how to get there!
(5)
Kerry G.
The burger is what people come for, it's what I came for, so it's what I'll review. First, if you don't like this style of burger, you're going to have a hard time choking this down. After three bites, all I could taste was grease, cheese, and salt--my god, the salt. The fries were so salty I couldn't eat more than a few, and the homemade ketchup didn't help. I did enjoy the pickles and mustard, and the bun had good texture--but the flavor of it was lost with all that mess in between. Even worse, I paid $12 for a meal that I couldn't finish and felt sick after eating. Not good. Maybe I'm just a delicate flower, but I think that's a sign they're overdoing it just a touch. A big disappointment, but then again, maybe it's just not my style of burger.
(2)
Jason W.
It's difficult to express exactly how much I enjoy Holeman & Finch. The food is consistently great, and yes, the burger is probably one of the best I've had in my life. The rest of the menu items don't disappoint either. I won't review anything directly because I've had almost everything on the menu over the last few years. I just hope you are adventurous to try something different on the menu. Don't be the person that says they only feed bone marrow to their dog. You're just depriving yourself of great food that you can't find elsewhere. And you're offending the rest of us who do enjoy the entire animal. After all, there's no use in wasting food, especially when it's as delicious as the food they churn out in the H&F kitchen. The staff is great. They treat you like family, whether you're new or you're a regular. They're half of the reason why I keep coming back. It's great walking into the bar seeing our favorite bartenders and staff knowing that we'll have some good laughs along with great food and drinks. Don't even get me started on the drinks. Maybe I did drink the kool-aid, but I'm ok with that. For as many times as I've been here, during dinner, late-night, or brunch, I'm swimming in the kool-aid. Kool-aid spiked with delicious cocktails.
(5)
Mariana R.
4.5 Oh My God!!! Super Delicious! My boyfriend had been talking about this place for months until we finally got to eat there. We got to the place at around 9:00 PM. and were seated right away. Our server was a very perky, happy blonde girl, can't remember her name but she was great. We ordered a couple of burgers and one of the cocktails from the little cardboard menu, it was some kind of grapefruit beverage that did not taste well at all so we sent it back. This led me to the my new favorite beer (really what I was in the mood for) Le Fin du Monde, a 9% alcohol, citrusy beer that will most likely change your life, yeah is that good. By our waitress's suggestion we got the skillet mussels which were also life changing, so awesome and cooked to perfection. We also got the gratin of bone marrow which I would not recommend or either order again (as the name says it is a bone and you don't know what you are going to get, in my case it was half a spoon in the inside) the deviled eggs were amazing, the sausages are unbelievable and of course the very famous H&F 10 o'clock burger, with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup...delicious. The dessert menu changes often I've had the toffee something, I can't remember the name but was so great and the fried apple pie also unbelievable. I am just resuming some experiences because I have been to H&F a couple times already and you won't regret trying it. Definitely ask the staff what their favorites are, They have never been wrong just yet and I don't think they will.
(4)
Brett H.
Duh. Of course we liked it. This was the self made buffet me and the wife enjoyed while sitting at the bar. Pimento Cheese Corn Tub of liver pate` and fried pickles Everything was really good. They live up to all the chatter. Next up, the burger.
(4)
Jennifer C.
I'm not sure what everyone is raving about here. The concept is great (love small plates!), but execution needs a bit of work. Granted, we didn't have one of their infamous burgers... We went during off hours (2pm on Sat) and the good news is there was no wait. The wait staff was friendly and willing to offer suggestions. We each started of with a drink - hubster had the #2 and I had the #7. Both of which were underwhelming with respect to size and flavor. I thought they were both too bitter to taste all of the components & subtleties of the drinks. Food: ordered the loco moco (most expensive dish on the menu), pig ear salad, marrow gratin, and the lamb frites. Best dish was the loco, only because of the foie gras and runny egg. Otherwise, the flavors didn't work together. The pig ears needed to be more seasoned prior to frying. The bone marrow was overpowered by the gratin topping, the parsley salad had too much lemon (sour), and the bread was too soft to hold up to the marrow. Lamb frites were ok...except for the fact that the lamb was not really cooked at all. But they were tender. So, long story short, if you've never had a small plates experience, give it a whirl. If you like small plates, this will disappoint.
(2)
Katie W.
I'm finally getting around to reviewing Holeman & Finch. I'm giving in and writing it up now because I finally went here to eat and had a whole meal. In the past, I've come here for the excellent cocktails and had some stray deviled eggs (very good, very good) or a dessert (the guava empanada they had one time was delicious). But last night, I went here to eat for real. My friend and I sat at the bar and had cocktails (Moscow mules, Muddy Waters - both great as always). We shared a cheese plate which had three different cheeses, sorghum syrup and a few pieces of crusty bread. All the cheeses were very good and I have to admit that I love cheese plates. If a restaurant offers a cheese plate, I'm usually in. This pleased me at Holeman & Finch. For my entree, I had the pork belly sandwich. It was actually two little sandwiches with pork belly, chow chow and something else that tasted good. These were delicious little sammies that melted in my mouth (except for the tasty, chewy pork belly in the middle which I had to, obviously, chew). I would get this again. My friend ordered the Crunchy (not Cracked) Gentleman, which is a translated version of Croque-Monsieur (a ham and cheese sandwich, covered in melted cheese). She devoured it and proclaimed it to be delicious. I didn't get a bite so I'll take her word on it. We shared the caramel and bacon popcorn for dessert, which was very tasty and a good, light ending to the meal. It was like a sweet snack rather than a full-on dessert, and had nice think little chunks of bacon stuck to the popcorn and coated in caramel. I think I'm going to try and make this at home and give it to people for Christmas. It was very good. Our server (bartender) was great - talkative, friendly and helpful. I have always found the service here to be very good and very friendly even when they are completely packed out. I like that. The one minor con to H&F for me would be that they are very meat-focused. I don't eat much meat so there are really only a few items on the menu that I'd order, but the ones I've had are very good. For meat-eaters, this might be a pro since there are a lot of interesting meat choices and, of course, the 10PM burger.
(4)
jerry m.
Over priced hipster food. Cocktails too expensive.
(3)
Jani B.
Wow. Seriously good food here! My boyfriend and I stopped in a week ago Sunday. The wait wasn't too bad - about half an hour, but that was still about fifteen minutes longer than I would have liked. The place is tiny, which is why wait times pile up easily here. But I digress. The decor was very minimalist in a European/Nordic sort of way, with the odd little toy or...thing...stuck here and there (mostly in the wine case or where the meat was being cured). The food...OH. MAN. I started off with a beer, Oscar Blues something-or-other (so bad with names, forgive me) which was delicious. I love beers that are bursting with flavor and this was definitely one of them. We each ordered a burger. As others have mentioned, it's not a wildly exciting burger, but one that is executed perfectly! I've never noticed burger meat before, which probably says something about past burgers, but this meat was tasty! I still like 5 Guys burgers better, but this is a very close second. In addition to the burgers we ordered a plate of their house-cured meat (salami, I think) which came with a couple chunks of bread and some mustard. Great flavor, spicy with black pepper corns - I would easily eaten 3 or 4 portions of this, or, even better - pair this up with a great whiskey and go to town! As if that wasn't enough, we had to go and order dessert. My boyfriend ordered some sort of custard type dish with a burnt sugar topping which was ok. I ordered a deep-fried apple pie which, by all accounts, should be illegal in several states and Puerto Rico because it was like a sugar-gasm in my mouth. It tasted like a Krispy Kreme donut on the outside, and sultry apple pie on the inside. If you dare call yourself a sugar-baby, you MUST order this. Lastly - the staff were friendly. Host was distant, but also had his hands full so I don't fault him too much for that. Our waitress was cheerful and seemed to actually care not just about her job, but about our experience too. I can't wait to go back!
(4)
Britt C.
The menu at HF was a bit confusing to me at first. I would describe it as a whole animal-style small plates selection with a section for veggies/ salads as well as a good variety of cheeses and cured meats. Having eaten a million burgers this month already, I was not at all interested in their burger. I ordered the Japanese belgian wit (delicious!) My boyfriend and I ordered the beef carpaccio, the crunchy gentlemen, the pork belly dish, the bone marrow gratin, and a side of roasted beets w/ coriander. Most of the dishes were awesome, though I felt like I've eaten creamier bone marrow at other restaurants and the beets were a little too undercooked, almost crunchy. They have some exotic (to me) sounding whole animal dishes like veal brains that I haven't brought myself to try. Maybe someday. Definitely worth a visit for a weekend or a special night with an adventurous eater.
(4)
David P.
This place is great and one of my favorite places in Atlanta. I've been a couple of times. Although I haven't had the burger (I'm a vegetarian), I can say that it worth going here for the rest of the menu as well. I also think that Holeman and Finch is the best place to get cocktails in Atlanta. The service is attentive and friendly, which isn't always the case for places like this. Unfortunately, it's not the biggest place and gets crowded so you may have to wait awhile to get a table but it's worth it.
(4)
John H.
This place has made my Monthly At A Minimum visit list. Went lastnight for my sister's (Buckhead Betty) birthday. I mean, did you really have to show up my Maxima by you and hubby arriving in the Twin Turbo 9-11? They took my car downstairs while yours was parked out front? Shennanigans. Seriously though, I love this place. Yet again, I hit up the bar area. They were filming some show for TLC. No idea what it was, but the place was not packed and you would think it would be with camera crews in there. I was worried it might be Real Housewives of Atlanta or something like that when I saw the cameras. If so, I would've stabbed myself in the eye with a fork. Thankfully, it wasn't. The bar staff is friendly and attentive right out of the gate. Simply put, they engage you, introduce themselves, and have a drink for you within a minute of you sitting down. Plus 1. My sister was in a mood. She's a wine snob, but stays away from the cocktails. She ordered this drink that 1 part rum, 1 part champagne, 1 part unknown, 1 part lemon peel. Strong, but damn damn damn damn good. It was called Celia 39 I think. I would've been drinking it too if it wasn't for the fact that I would question my manhood. I had a glass of Montinore Pinot. Ok, I actually had 4 glasses. Sue me. The food there is this eccletic mix of ingredients, types, etc that kind of boggles the mind a little. I couldn't pick for the longest time, but ended up ordering the HF Bread with Salted Butter and the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. Their bread is simply awesome and I love the salted butter. I couldn't get over the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. I used to hate Sweet Potato. Now, if I see it on a menu, I get the item. WTF is going on here? Taking a piece of Hen and dipping into Puree was pretty close to heaven. It's definitely a superb place. Only reason it didn't get a 5th star was due to the camera crew taking up space in the bar area. Get out of my way when I am sluring words due to 4 glasses of Pinot bitches.
(4)
Richard K.
Great food, great service, but way overpriced even for small plate and wine lovers like us.
(3)
Tyler N.
This was my first visit to Holeman & Finch, and plainly put, could not have loved it more. I work at restaurant has a chef driven menu and a cocktail program, so I was expecting great things already but H&F sprinted past that with flying colors. We started off with a North Carolina Cheddar & the house cured salami - both wonderful. The Fried Bread & Butter pickles, also, could not have been better. Now - The Burger. If youre not familiar, H&F serves only 24 each night at 10pm. Get there early enough to reserve yourself one. We were lucky enough to snag one and share it. Too great to even start on.... I then had the Confit Cornish Hen with sweet potato greens. Best chicken dish ive ever had. Overall, the food blew me away! And im someone who goes somewhere to drink, usually paying little attention to the cuisine quality. Drinks-Greg Best has done a incredible job building a cocktail menu of originals and takes on classics. We tried at least half the cocktail menu and it was all incredible. Service - Our server George was great. He ensured we always had water, were enjoying ourselves and our food. Very good job. Michael at the bar was also great. He made our cocktails with great confidence and describing each component as he made them. He also was very eager to talk about cocktails and spirits, which is the best part of sitting at a bar if you ask me... Overall, I cannot wait to go back. ***** This is an update i have now added months later****** I back to Holeman plenty of times and every trip is as satisfying, exciting and special as the first.
(5)
Jenn Y.
Low Down... Ambience: Really modern, casual, cool atmosphere but is a small venue Staff: Front of house was AWESOME~ Food: Menu changes pretty regularly here. BTW ****There are ONLY 24 BURGERS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY (order early) unfortunately I didn't get one, but I'll "reserve" one next time Charcuterie: Highly recommended. The 3 Item combo is a good deal. You can pick N choose. Salami Picante is actually picante! The Piedmont is a tasty, hard cheese. Cool presentation~ Grilled Grouper with Rattlesnake Beans and Lemon Zest: The fish is super fresh, cooked perfectly and the zest was oh so lemony Seared NY Strip: The Blue Oyster Mushrooms are almost the best part!! Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara: Yum...chewy noodles good sauce Deviled Eggs 3 ways: They were ok... I liked the spicy one Pretzel with Homemade mustard: Pretzel made into a loaf which is pretty cool but I could pass on it next time. Mustard is spicy! Overall, great experience! My coworker who has never had a "culinary experience" was SOLD! I'd DEFINITELY come back if I find my way to Atlanta again...
(4)
Harrison H.
Snobby rich white people everywhere.
(1)
Kristine M.
Everyone pick up your fist-sized rock. I just can't get into H&F. I went for brunch, and all five of the breakfast-y items seemed to involve a solid piece of deep-fried pork fat and/or were a complete mystery as to what they were. So I went with the burger that I'd been hearing so much about, but never tried. I asked for the burger without cheese, and got a look like I'd asked for kitten shavings on top. I scraped off the onion and declined to use the ketchup, homemade or not, because I don't like those condiments on my burger. I just used a bit of mayonnaise. It was very juicy, but somehow... off. I like duck, but I think the duck fast just gave it a weird aftertaste. (And during-taste, for that matter.) Maybe I screwed up the perfectly balanced flavors, but if BK lets me have it my way, HF should too. The second time I went back was on a Saturday night. We arrived too late for the burgers, but I didn't care. Technically we arrived too late for the valet, but he parked my car anyway. He said he'd bring in my keys, but since I was at the back of the crowded bar, that didn't happen. I was a tad apprehensive since I had neither my car keys nor a valet ticket, and that's not good when the valet stand is closing up. (I drive an old guy's car, not something worthy of Ferris Bueller shenanigans, but still.) Anyway. For Saturday night, I was just trying the various cocktails since I'd heard so much about the mixology talents. Neither of the drinks I had really tripped my trigger, and whatever I had with cayenne pepper just did not work for me at all. I grabbed a straw to try to drink around the cayenne, but ended up leaving it on the bar 2/3 full. Overall, I feel like H&F tries too hard to fabricate its own hipness, what with the pointless valet (there's plenty of spots!), manufactured scarcity of the burger, and weird/icky drinks. In my eyes, it's not hip so much as hipster pretentious. Now take your fist-sized rock and let the stoning commence.
(2)
Courtney C.
We visited Atlanta to try the "Best Burger in America." Scratch that, we came to visit my brother, but the burger was a close second. We'd talked about the elusive burger for weeks and how the restaurant makes it hard to obtain just to create hype. All of this buzz couldn't be right, right? It absolutely was. We took a bus around 6:30 PM on Friday because there was no way in hell we were going to let this burger escape us. We ended up missing the bus stop because apparently they don't announce the name of the bus stops like they do in Chicago. We ended up at the end of the line completely confused. At this point, we'd already had a few cocktails (and by few, I mean at least 3 each) so I had to deal with my brother and husband tipsy and almost in tears that I screwed everything up and made them miss the only thing in life that they wanted. Melodramatic, much? Fast forward 45 minutes and we made it to H&F. They both ran into the doors and immediately ask "DID WE MISS THE BURGERS?" We were told that there were still plenty of burgers left and that a wait for a table was an hour and a half. We hung out in the bar and ordered a few drinks. The bar was packed too and we ended up just in the way. Once a few people got their tables, we were able to sit down in the bar and order some food. (Around 8 PM, we asked how many burgers had been ordered and our server said 17. There were only 7 burgers left two hours before serving time. Yowza) Here's what we tried while we waited: -Roasted eggplant - we originally wanted the stuffed peppers, but they were out. The server assured us that the eggplant was way better anyway and we were not disappointed. The eggplant was very soft and delectible. -Deviled eggs 3 ways- Since there were 3 of us, we each got 1 half. My husband devoured the jalapeno one so I didn't get to try that, but my bro and I each took a bite out of the ham and pickle ones. Of the two, I thought the pickle one was the best but they were both really good. -Pimento cheese- I could have just kept eating this all night. I'd never tried pimento cheese until visiting Atlanta, but did have it a few times after H&F. Theirs was, by far, the best. So creamy! -Sapelo Island Clams-Besides the burger, this was my favorite thing of the night. (It also happens to be on the "100 things you must eat in Atlanta before you die" list) The broth was almost like a clam chowder base. Super salty and really filling. I wish they would have brought me about 10 more pieces of bread to go with the broth though, one wasn't nearly enough to soke up all of that amazing juice. After what felt like forever, we got a table. Not much time passed and then we heard the "IT'S BURGER TIME" call. Everyone started cheering and jumping out of their seats (and by everyone, I mean the two males at my table.) About 10 more minutes passed, and we had the burgers in front of us. It's important to note too that we only ordered 2 for the three of us to share because we didn't want to be burger hogs. We'd prepared a plan on how we were going to split the burgers up once they were brought out. The plan was all shot to hell once the burgers were on the table and it was every man/woman for themselves. I probably got the least amount of the actual burger, but dear Lord it was perfect. At one point, I think I blacked out and I do remember eating most of the burger with my eyes closed. I heard that it's hard to eat the burger without making audible noises, so I tried to eat it silently. It WAS impossible and I know that I made quite a few disturbing noises. What makes this burger so much better than every other piece of beef I've consumed in my life? First, it's the meat to cheese to bun ratio. They have it absolutely perfected. There's just a little bit of bun draping over the most perfect patty you've tasted in your life. The taste profile of it reminded me a lot of an In-n-Out burger, with a thicker patty and even juicier than the West Coast version. The patty itself was simply delicious. They don't put much on it, just cheese, homemade pickles and grilled onions, but that's because the patty speaks for itself and there's no need to mask the taste. People told us that we're stupid for waiting so long and everyone's entitled to their opinions, but they're the stupid ones. My dinner at H&F can now be considered the best meal I've ever had in my life and I thank every single person at H&F for making that possible.
(5)
Benjamin G.
I'm sure more than enough people have peppered their reviews with how awesome the burger is and how wonderful this place is in general. I can only agree. The vibe is just spectacular. It's any culinary's dream with dry-aged meats hanging in glass cases, clear views to the kitchen (which is nothing less than perfect), simple lines, limited seating, walk-ins and no reservations, and a menu that reads on one page for Brunch. It's nothing short amazing. The burger: I won't take time dissecting it. What I will say is that the burger is what I think every burger in the country should emulate. It's the simple care, affection, and design that makes a good burger. Not Kobe beef, onion rings, and some sort of sriracha glaze BBQ sauce or some other schmancy shit. H&F has portioned their burger perfectly. It's an easy size to pick up and eat with one hand, which I love. I don't want a forklift in order to maneuver my burger. The shining star is the consideration for toppings. Great cheese choice, incredible pickles, onions, and a nicely sized bun. This burger is what I could call as close to the "definition" of what a "burger" truly is. Oh, and the mustard and ketchup served with the burger are wonderfully complex. Both were great for the fries and, in moderation, on the burger. I really dig the BBQ-esque flavor of the ketchup. Most of the time, I'm not really interested in trying house-made ketchup as it's always mediocre. However, the complexity of the H&F variety keeps you curious and coming back for more. Much more, in fact. That mustard is round about the same as far as interesting. Rather spicy but sour, smooth, and provides another avenue of flavor. I'm a huge fan of plain yellow mustard and H&F nailed the head on another variety I find myself wanting more of. H&F has my vote. I can easily say that the burger lives up the every expectation and truly houses every statute that other burger savants I working to create in their kitchens. Carry on, boys.
(5)
Aliza L.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Atlanta. I have been here half a dozen times and already my friendly waiter knows my usual drink. The restaurant is small and doesn't take reservations, but that definitely should not deter you to go. I normally head there with friends and grab a drink at the bar while I wait for my table. I've never had to wait more then thirty minutes. The cocktails here are amazing. This is definitely the place to drink cocktails over beer and wine. The food here is amazing. I would suggest going with a few friends so you can try a bunch of things. I highly recommend starting off with the bread basket...there are a bunch of different bread in there (my favorite is the one with chunks of parmesan in it). You must also get the pork buns and the bone marrow (don't be scared, just try it). The one thing I get EVERY time I am here is the carbonara with a farm fresh egg yoke right on top. IT IS TO DIE FOR. Last time I had the caramel Bacon popcorn for dessert...I should of taken my waiters advice and had it as an appetizer....didn't satisfy my sweet tooth. In the winter time you must get the sticky toffee pudding...its sinful and delicious.
(5)
Mickey D.
Fun meal. We showed up around 7:15 on a Saturday, so I guess we shouldn't have been surprised when told that the wait would be an hour and a half. And the bar was packed beyond standing-room. But this night, we had faith. After standing outside for a few minutes, some space cleared in the bar and after claiming it, someone immediately came over and took our drink order. The three of us each ordered a signature cocktail, and they were each fantastic (and better be for $12 each.) After only 30 minutes, our table was ready. I guess that hour and a half was a bit of a sandbag. Despite the crush of a Saturday night, our server really took his time with us, made a bunch of solid recommendations when asked and generally did a good job of making me feel relaxed, which is no easy task as I still have nightmares about my time waiting tables on busy nights. I have a bit of restaurant anxiety. We ordered six items to share, plus two more for dessert: Peach salad: Most boring thing we had, but the candied bacon really makes it. Grilled Mortadella: Comes with a deep-fried egg and blueberry preserves. Ordered because of the unusual combo, this was my favorite dish we had. Beef heart: Fairly generous portion on this one, and tasty. Just a slightly different texture than rare steak. The fennel salad served with it pairs nicely. Marrow: Actually a little disappointing. Still good, but the gratin kind of overpowers the marrow. Jade beans: A favorite of our table. Perfectly done and a touch spicy. Fried oysters: Perfect. Another group favorite. Peach pie: Wonderful. Pork fat caramel: Great. Ordered all at once (except dessert), everything came out well-timed and plates were cleared quickly. Service was unimpeachable. My one real complaint is the noise, but that is hardly unusual. We were still able to talk, so it could have been worse. I'd been here previously for the burger at brunch (ho-hum, it's pretty great), and it was nice to finally come down and enjoy the rest of the menu. And there's plenty left to explore here.
(5)
Bill S.
On a recent business trip to "the ATL" we were on a quest to check this place out. Based on all the Food Network and Travel Chanel pub we wanted to experience H & F for ourselves. The experience exceeded our expectations ! We figured we'd have to get there early since we knew they only served 24 of their "special" burgers per evening, ( precisely at 10 pm ). So we arrived around 7:30 and were added to the "burger list". We sat at the bar and began to order some small plate appetizers in anticipation of our 10 O'clock meal. We had a cured meat sampler a pickled sampler, bok choy, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, a homemade pretzel and deep fried kale with bacon. Each dish was creative, amazing and delicious. If I had to choose just one, I'd go with the fried kale. It was such a unique dish, I've never tasted anything like it. The burger arrived, as promised, a midst a lot of "fan fair", and deservedly so ! Cooked to perfection, the meat was full of flavor, the condiments ( homemade pickle, grilled onion, homemade bun and cheese ) complimented the burger but did not overpower or take away from the flavor. Isn't that what you want in a great burger ? I now know, firsthand, why this burger has made so many top 10 lists. In addition to the great food, the service is also extraordinary. Our bartender / waiter was truly an artist when it came to mixing cocktails ( this from a guy who doesn't drink ) but it was like watching a virtuoso do his thing behind the counter. I also believe he was endowed with some sort of Jedi powers, because he anticipated our needs before we spoke them. I can see this being a regular stop on future trips to Atlanta.
(5)
John T.
I needed to understand what the hype was about. I see H&F on the food network, in mags and the bar won a James Beard award. So we hit it last night as the mystery burger is now a regular menu item and we are on a mission. I have had my share of burgers and if you have too then you know this is an art and not all of them are created equally. This burger is OUTSTANDING. It is really simple with 2 thinner patties, red onion, nice cheese and house made pickles. Bun is perfect. I added just a touch of house made mayo. First bite is good, second is better and by third you understand that the hype is actually street Cred. We started with a Sidecar and this is a difficult drink to make and get right. It was delicious. We then did a tour of exotic old time Bourbon cocktails. All were good. My only hesitation on a full five stars were that the atmosphere is cramped and the charcuterie was a bit disappointing. But when I had the desert which was a salty caramel toffee pudding. Brilliant. Five stars became the obvious choice. All burger lovers should put this at the top of their list....
(5)
Michael W.
The food is awesome here. The best thing I tasted was the Pork Belly Buns. It had an American twist on the popular Taiwanese street food. The buns resembled more of the American hamburger buns stuffed with Asian slaw and tender fatty pork belly. Delicious! I also had the bone marrow served with bread and a vinaigrette salad. The marrow was so delicious and buttery with a bread crumb texture on top. Excellent! Service was quick and prompt and we were in a rush so our server made sure everything came out quickly and got us our checks super fast! We missed out on the 10 oclock burgers, but there was no way we'd wait 2 hours for that anyways. They looked good, but not good enough for a 2 hour wait. That's insane! Was told they were sold out at 7:30 and they didn't get their burgers until 9:30. I don't get how a small place like this can do that and not turn their tables more effectively? Anywho, still a nice place to enjoy an intimate ambiance and delicious dinner fare.
(5)
Lisa W.
This place just gets better and better the more of a local I become. The bar tenders here are as awesome as their creations. I have never had a bad drink and they have always had the perfect suggestion for what I was in the mood for. The Maître d was super friendly and informative, we even got a complimentary dish (the poached egg) while we waited and let me tell you it was awesome. Love this place
(5)
Alexandra W.
Awesome ambience, service, and food! I could have drank the Mule Variations all night! Food was all delicious and cost less than expected. All cocktails were $13, but were well worth the price. We had the oyster slider, catfish, some oyster and mushroom cream thing, and the coveted burger. Definitely make a reservation! The restaurant is tiny, and we were lucky to find a table in the bar area on Friday night.
(5)
Lindsay A.
Haven't had a bad meal. However, the acoustics suck in the bar. If you have hearing issues with large crowds, don't bother! LOL. Otherwise, you'll just sit an nod like you understand. I have yet to have a famous burger. Drinks are always great as well. Service is great too!
(4)
Rian A.
Pricey but worth every cent. I always suggest at least $60 a head before going. Don't be put off by portion sizes (drinks/food). Everything is decadent and concentrated. Two drinks is a safe bet. They will be the most expertly prepared drinks you've gotten and you will have to sip them...no guzzling through a straw here, this is authentic cocktailing. It gets crowded, very fast at night but somehow the servers still do a great job of attending to you. I usually get cheese and meat plates. The Lomo (meat), salty but not painfully so and it's my fave. I'm also a huge fan of the bone marrow. Simple, rich and perfect for the place that makes bomb ass baked breads; don't be afraid to slather all that goodness on your ciabatta! I also die for the carbonara. But don't think about calories, it's like they basted it in butter. It's sooooo good. Also, when I doubt, ask your server as everyone is pretty knowledgeable about the menu (which is my favorite thing in the world). I know you despise asking someone about a menu item and they "need to go check." It's like, don't you work here? Lol Anyway, great place for cocktailing and social hour; not conducive to social media play, which is a great thing.
(5)
Randy A.
What a huge disappoinment! The longest wait of my life & my party STILL never got seated-- we ended up just leaving. Completely out of control! No restaurant is worth a 3+ hour wait AND at senior citizen time too. It would help if they didn't have just 10 tables. Pathetic. Here's the warning sign: if the valet attendant has a sad look on their face and asks you if you want to check on wait times before they take your car... JUST LEAVE!
(1)
Carlos J. C.
Deviled eggs are awesome, you must try the burger though, so try to get there before nine thirty as they do a very limited amount every night. Great environment, a little crowded sometimes but usually wonderful for a few drinks.
(5)
Cindy H.
A year ago, I ate here to see what the hype was about. The burgers were good, but I haven't been back. So in my book, if the food isn't crave worthy. It's just okay. The wait isn't worth it in my opinion. The parking situation isn't worth it. The prices? C'mon. so not worth it. I would rather eat at Grindhouse Killer Burgers or Farm Burger and avoid the pomp and circumstance.
(3)
Katie C.
Love Holeman and Finch; especially the bar! My experience is unique in that I've only been to the restaurant for their bar/spirits classes. They have an amazing schedule of classes that I highly recommend. I've been to the bar tending 101 and agave spirits class and both were exceptional. These bartenders really know what they're talking about and they are truly excited to share their knowledge with anyone who is interested. The classes come with lunch which was fantastic both times. Unlike their usual fare, the kitchen got to branch out for the agave class and include Latin inspired food including chicken mole and braised goat. It was really, really good. Highly recommend that you visit the bar if you geek out on cocktails and spirits.
(4)
Nemil S.
It's hard to find a good cocktail place in Atlanta, and this is definitely one of the best. They change their cocktail menu often enough where I don't get bored, and if you ever want one the classics they're happy to make it! If I am feeling like being different, the waiters and waitresses always have a great suggestion for whatever is striking my fancy at the moment! Also, if you want to make something you like at home, head on over to their Bottle Shop where they have a database of all the cocktails they serve at HF and Restaurant Eugene and knowledgeable people to help. So, for the menu: Hot Dog - A little bit underwhelming, I was expecting more of a 'ballpark frank' style hotdog, but got something skinny. Pork Skin Noodle - DELICIOUS! All of the ingredients go together very nicely. Tasty dish. Sweetbreads - The waiter warned us before ordering this dish, but we knew what we were in for. It definitely has an interesting texture. Tastes delicious with all of the ingredients together. Gratin of Marrow - Very delicious on the country bread! I liked this A LOT more than the marrow at Leons. H&F Bread Box - you get a lot of different bread for the price, definitely good for sharing, and easy to eat with drinks. Deviled Eggs Three Ways - The deviled eggs are delicious but a bit pricey, you get three halves. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare - I'm not a huge fan of potatoes (I know, I'm weird), so personally this isn't one of my favorite. Everyone else enjoyed it though. Fried Apple Pie - My favorite dessert here! A big piece of HOT apple pie with cold vanilla icecream! Yummmmm!!! Burger - I've gotten the burger three times now, twice during 10PM and once during brunch. Both times it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING DELICIOUS FANTASTICAL!!!! I think it is my favorite burger and not too bad priced at $12. The fries that came with it were average (again, not a huge potato fan). Brunch - the brunch line was really long, we waited for about 90 minutes before being seated (and they don't serve alcohol until 12:30 *sadface*). They told us that by the time they open their doors, there is already 40-50 people waiting. My advice is to get their early or really late. It looked like people that got there 30min before closing got seated right away.
(5)
Kristin B.
Finally made it here since the burger is now on the menu. Had a 7pm reservation on a Thursday night and got seated around 715. Gave us time to get a drink at the bar, where they have great craft cocktails. After we sat, service was great. Split several small plates: caramel bacon popcorn, deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and the chicken liver pate. Excellent pimento cheese, best I've had. We enjoyed the deviled eggs, the bread and butter pickle one was our favorite. Bacon caramel popcorn was good but I would probably skip it next time. Excellent chicken liver pate, although I didn't love the sweetness of the jelly topper, it was easy to knock off though. We then both got burgers for our entree and they absolutely live up to the hype. Delicious fries and housemade ketchup. Either the best burger I've had in town or at least tied for best. Great dinner. The restaurant space is very small with mostly tables for two. There was one large table in the center of the room that had several couples In different parties directly next to each other. We were fortunate to have a table for two by the window but I think I might have been a little uncomfortable if I was dining directly next to couples I didn't know.
(4)
Lilly Y.
Food is excellent, as well as the service. I came for Sunday brunch to get the famous burger (which I'll get to in a minute) and was glad the reviews matched my experience. I first learned about H&F on Anthony Bourdain's Travel Channel show, "The Layover" and I can see why he made it a point to stop by. We sat in the bar because the wait was over an hour in the dining room (note: the bar stools and high tops are seat yourself, so you can put your name on the hostess' list and cross it off if you get a spot in the bar). The wait probably gets backed up quickly because they take the time to do everything correctly the first time, and the dining room isn't very big. It was fun talking to the bartenders and watching them make drinks during our visit. For awhile, we went over and watched the cooks preparing stuff; there's a glass window looking into the kitchen near the hostess stand. Everyone paid a lot of attention to detail and you could taste it. The food came out pretty quickly and was hot off the grill. If you haven't heard already, the burger is fantastic, especially with the Southern Cola to drink. I almost didn't want to put sauce on it because the whole thing just tastes so good by itself. If you go during Sunday Brunch, it's a regular on the menu (which works out for those who can't make it for the late night service). However, I would recommend getting extra ketchup with your order, especially if you're a heavy sauce person. My date and I went through almost three times the given amount between spreading it on the burger and dipping the fries in it. They graciously handed over extra ketchup without a fuss or extra charge, and even gave us an extra side of fries on the house by request. Bottom line: it's an awesome place to eat and hang out, and you definitely need to prioritize it on your restaurant list!
(5)
Larry W.
Imagine a restaurant that has one dish. Yes, one dish. Now imagine that this one dish is only served after 10PM and that in order to get one, you have to arrive 2-3 hours early and sit and order overpriced tidbits while you wait and wait for your dish to come. So, if people are willing to do all this to eat this dish, it must be something fabulous, right? Maybe an incredible lobster or duck or rare fish, something amazing and exotic? No? Guess again. The amazing dish that people are jumping through hoops for is A CHEESEBURGER! That's right. H&F has devised the most amazing con job imaginable. They have a system where they cook a small number of these hamburgers each night and force people to arrive early when the only food available is expensive little morsels of nothing notable and overpriced drinks. Then the payoff is a hamburger. A very good hamburger, but a hamburger none the less. I can't imagine that anyone would come to H&F to eat any of the other odd-ball dishes on the menu, if it were not for the hamburgers. It appears that Atlanta diners are easily brainwashed into putting up with this sort of manipulation and many of them come away grateful for the experience. Personally, I felt manipulated and used after my recent experience there. Portions are tiny. Prices are high. Cocktails run about $13. The beer is bottled not draft. The staff seem to have a level of enthusiasm that borders on the manic. Apparently, they've been brainwashed too. At 10PM, the chef comes out and shouts that the burgers are ready and everyone is expected to jump for joy. The diners apparently think all of this is so, so hip. It's anything but hip. It's actually rather sad to see people falling for this shtick.
(2)
Ruoqi Z.
There are some times when you can wait for a table in a place bearing the occasional cold breeze, h&f is one of this place. The caramel bacon popcorn is always worth coming back for. The drink is great. The burger and the steak tartar is divine. It's a perfect place for a late night snack and Sunday brunch.
(5)
Ken C.
Amazing food and dining experience. Hospitable staff at door and bar set tone for great experience. Yes you will need a reservation! 1-2 hour quote on Wednesday night. We opted to eat are bar and had to fight for those seats. It is a small plates dining experience so dont go expecting big portions. Bartenders very knowledgeable about food and wine and offered great suggestions. It isn't cheap, but it was great. Must get the burger!
(5)
Antonio V.
The. Best. Burger. If you want an excellent burger, go to Holeman and Finch. I do not recommend their alcoholic beverages (they are probably to sophisticated for my pallet). Drink first. Take a cab or über. Then eat the burger.
(5)
Jack H.
The burger extravaganza is a bit of a spectacle, but we found it well worth the 2 hours we sat in the bar area waiting. With an impressive craft beer, wine, and cocktail list as well as excellent appetizers, we had more than enough to keep our minds busy and our bellies full until 10:00. The burgers themselves are a masterpiece of childhood nostalgia, hewing to Chef Linton Hopkins' ideal of local and homemade ingredients while not shying away from using good old Kraft singles for cheese because, hey, it's the meltiest and it's exactly what your dad put on your burgers when you were a kid. Two 4 oz. patties that send juice running down your wrists, on soft house-baked buns, simply dressed with cheese, pickle, and onion - artful in its simplicity yet dazzling in its execution. You've got to know what you're in for if you want one of those burgers, whining about the hype isn't going to help any. The waitstaff was attentive all the way through the clock striking 10 and we were glad we spent the time in the bar. I highly recommended H&F to some friends passing through town, and they were no less impressed. I now give the same recommendation to Yelpers.
(5)
Johnny D.
Had heard about this place a few times on television, so I finally go an opportunity to go last night. I really enjoyed it. Everything that we all tried was very good. OMG! The Duck Pastrami is delicious! Although it's a small portion for a man with a hearty appetite, I think that was my favorite dish of the night. My friends ordered the fried oysters and the calamari which they both were in agreement that their dishes were really good. I then ordered "The Burger", which was very cheesy like I like it. I ordered The Monkey Bread, but unfortunately I didn't get it because the server forgot to place the order. I will definitely becoming back to this place again. My only issue is signage, I was driving and trying to find the place so I kept passing it, lol, cause trying to read and drive in Buckhead at night, you can only imagine. My only recommendation would be, if you decide to go here on a whim as I did, make reservations online or be prepared to wait. We had a 45 minute wait for 3 people, but it wasn't bad because I was looking forward to trying it so I wasn't going to leave. Let me know what you think of this place when you go. Hopefully, you will enjoy it as much as I did. Let me know.
(4)
Julee D.
I was there on Thursday night. This place gets alot of hype regarding their burgers and cocktails. I was a bit disappointed on the cocktail side. Very petite (5oz), pricey cocktails. (Though I did not order the burger that night, I had it at Turner Field and thought it was pretty good.) For my meal, I ordered a pasta dish with pancetta and too much black pepper. My friend ordered the bbq pork belly which I had a bite. It was yummy but very petite portions. Though I was a bit underwhelmed by the food and average customer service, I would give it another try on Sunday to experience the brunch.
(2)
K V.
I'll keep this one brief and to the point. Loved every single thing out of about 7 (?) things we tried including dessert. Fantastic.
(5)
Michael S.
We were visiting Atlanta for the weekend and decided to try for ourselves one of only 24 of the holy grail of all burgers that evening. We arrived at about 9:00 pm and went straight to the bar hoping to get one of this those elusive 24 burgers they serve nightly. We ducked into a corner of the bar with stools not the most comfortable but it worked ordered our drinks and asked about getting a burger we were told they where out. Bummer. A table opened up in the bar so we quickly grabbed it and reviewed the menu for other options. We ordered a Deviled Eggs 3 Ways, Pimento and Cheese and Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara about 15 minutes had passed and the waiter came back and indicated he had one burger left and he reserved it for us. At that point I said of course but thinking I already ordered enough appetizers to offset the burger. Appetizers arrived they where unique and good. 10 minutes later it was Burger time and it was met with the traditional hoopla and fanfare by the staff which was fun. I happened to notice another party that came in after us and they also received a burger. I could not help but wonder if HF uses the old bait and switch method to sell more food and increase bill size. Nevertheless it was a good experience and fun
(3)
Dillon M.
Shitty service! Waited an hour after making a reservation. The food cannot make up for my terrible experience and I will not be coming back...
(1)
Rachel B.
I will preface this review by saying I came for Sunday brunch (maybe that made a difference). The wait was obnoxiously long, which would have been okay if the burger tasted good. There's a lot of hype around this restaurant, but the burger was blah. I was with a party of four people, and they all agreed it wasn't good. It was sort of like a bad White Castle burger. Their deviled eggs, however, were pretty damn tasty. Might come back - not on a Sunday - to give this place one more chance.
(2)
Caleb M.
"The Best of Atlanta List" listed this as a standard setter for Atlanta last December. At its essence,"it says, "Holeman and Finch exists to serve you pork". In all of it's trappings, the rustic/industrial decoration, it's textbook schematics of the righteous mythical pig that tells you exactly where your meat of choice is coming from, it certainly seems that they take the art of meat very seriously. That being said, I was a bit underwhelmed by my pork slider. It was cooked well, but it lacked the punch I would expect from authentic southern barbecue. What I got instead, was a very fine example of a "restaurants" version of barbecue. I tried the clams--tasty. Not wow, but tasty. The rest of the menu all sounded really well, and next time I go back, I'll definitely drop some dollars and start with their charcuterie plate. The waitress said it was the place to start, and in a meat-centric restaurant who's mission is to let you "scarf down rabbit livers, lamb heart, lamb testicles, or veal brains," and has "a whole menu section revolves around vegetables."And I feel like starting there is really going help you take the journey the chefs intended. A couple notes about that journey--this is much more of a tapas-style menu. Tiny little plates, a la carte etc. Prices reflect what would be a full meal at other restaurants, so take that into consideration when you come here. This wild ride also includes a water feature--they have cocktails for days, and a "old-and-gold" menu that is approximately six years long. Bourbon, Scotch, Rye....I was like Wilbur singing Smorgasbord. An ironic analogy for this place, I know. The take-away is this: They have a liquor menu that would make Ernest Hemmingway would have practice for. Last things to note: the staff was amazing. Warm, and friendly and knowledgable. The flow, the look of the place was awesome. Gotta appreciate industrial sliding doors over the bathrooms. I'll be back. I'll be drunk. And I'll try something other than the slider.
(3)
Jason C.
So first time here. You probably saw them on the food channel. They send out 20 special burgers at 10p. Great place to get homemade cocktails. However when I went they had a bad case of fruit flies. Shame as great vibe in the restaurant. Food was pretty good. Tried deviled eggs, pimento cheese, hot chicken. Chicken don't waste your time. Besides it being over the top spicy there is no flavor.
(4)
Carrie Neal W.
So I feel a little disloyal to The Boy for writing an update of a spot we went to, and loved, that I just visited tonight with another man. However. My companion tonight is a very old and dear friend (and The Boy knew what I was doing), and . . . TV Cameras were involved. Seriously. My friend hadn't had the burger and we got there at 7ish, after work and to make sure we got one of the limited # (24, to be precise) burgers to have for dinner. We did start with the deviled eggs- he loved the one with jalapenos and I loved the bacon one best. Bacon - yum. We were about to tuck into our burgers - cheese, perfectly cooked at med/med rare, onion in the middle which was a surprise to me, and now they don't add bacon (harrumph) - when all of a sudden a news camera flashed right in our faces. Ok . . . you want to see me eat a burger? Yes, yes you do!! Apparently, since we were sitting at the bar and got two of the 24 burgers for the night, we became tabloid fodder. We even signed disclosures that it was ok to use our images and conversation, etc. It was funny, cool, weird . . . but the burgers were - oh so yummy. My friend was pleased with his first visit and I was happy, too. We don't know if or when we'll end up on a show - but we did all the paperwork!
(5)
Brian D.
Pretentious is the best word to describe this place. We were told that we HAD to go there to try the AMAZING burgers. What no one told us was that A) they don't cook nor serve them until after 10pm and B) you have to call in earlier to reserve the limited number they do cook. I mean, get over yourselves! It's a frickin' burger and if it's so good, why limit the number and serve them so late at night? Is your intended customer so drunk they think that anything they eat is AMAZING? So, no burgers for us. What's on the rest of the menu? Not much in the way of a real meal. Lots of fru fru appetizer type nonsense and when you do order something, it's quite a small portion. Which worked out because the table three of us were seated at would never have taken a real plate anyway. The seating is cramped and far too many people are shoved into a very loud small room. I've been to MANY restaurants in Atlanta and all over the world and Holeman and Finch ranks as one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I can only imagine that those giving this HOLE a high rating haven't been anywhere else beyond McDonald's.
(1)
Tracey F.
Abbbbbbbsolutely overrated. Burger was nothing special and the fried oysters bland. I wanted to believe the hype! *sad face
I decided to go here with my gf for a date night. Our main reason was for the burger. Obviously most people that have heard of holeman and finche have all read about it or have seen it on shows like the best thing ever ( food network) or have seen it on the travel channel. The out of this world praise this burger and restaurant as a whole has received was promising. We ordered the pimento spread, veal brain, two burgers and drinks. The spread was good. The veal brain which was supposed to be served prior to the burgers because it is in fact considered a starter was terrible. Not only did it come at the end after the burger....it tasted burned. I am not a brain aficionado but my gf has had her fair share. The brain was raw on the inside and burned on the sides around the outside. The sauce it came in was considered brown butter. Far from a nice caramel brown butter. It was black and tasted burnt. Most who enjoy cooking like i do have burned oils and fats accidentally while preparing something. The taste and smell is very unpleasant. The waiter tried to tell us the sauce was a blackened butter just to make up for the lack of care the chefs put into making our meal. Now I come to the burgers. Simply put the cheese was not melted and had a fresh out of the wrapper square shape....let me actually start by saying they have the burger crossed out in red ink if as though to say it is sold out. Obviously those who go seeking this burger will ask if there are any left at which you will most likely hear the same thing we did. There are only about 2 or 4 but i can place your order now so you get them. Take in mind they now serve the burger all the time. After placing our order about 20 burgers left the kitchen before we got ours and after at least another dozen made its way out....simply put the burger has left the building because of all the hype. I am sure at one point it was an amazingly juicy quality burger. Now its quality could not rival a red robin or other chain restaurants. Your burger you make at home on the stove or grill with store bought buns and american cheese will taste better ten fold. It was very disappointing. The worst part is the place is crowded for no other reason then it being the hip well known place to go. Buyer beware. There are at least 100 other places with bigger portions cheaper prices and actual quality food within the city. Lastly, our waiter was very nice, pleasant, friendly, and took care of us along with everyone he waited on. If you do decide to go here and have a bad food experience do not take it out on the waiter. It is for the most part their job to serve and make you feel welcomed. It is the chefs job to create a amazing meal. I will not be going here again. Plenty of other places to experience with the person you care about. The only enjoyable part of the night was spending time with someone i enjoy immensely.
(1)
Kristin M.
Was looking forward to a visit to Holeman & Finch, as I have visited Atlanta several times but never had a chance to try the place. Originally heard about it on the Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' show, then several times thereafter from locals and other chef-types. Like many people, I went for the burger and to see what the H&F experience is like in general. Went with a group of five people on a Sunday--all are locals except for me. They hadn't been before other than once or twice for a late night drink. So, we were all new to the brunch experience. We knew to try to arrive early, so we got a spot in line by 11:10am, and the restaurant opens at 11:30am on Sundays. There were four parties ahead of us is all; however, even so, we were unable to be seated in the main dining area--(the place is really much smaller than I realized)--so were directed to find a spot in the bar. We easily found a table and pulled up a chair to accommodate the five of us. The bar area filled up very quickly with diners (can order off full menu in bar) and with others who were waiting for bar spots or tables in the main dining area. Overall, we should've waited for a spot in the main dining area, as the bar became so crowded that diners and staff were constantly bumping into us or brushing up against us--felt very "hover-y" (a family kept asking us whether we were about to leave when they noticed we were getting the check) and claustrophobic. Also on the downside, our server seemed half-way out of it and took quite a while to take our food order, then appeared to forget to put in our food order for quite some time (waited an oddly long time for our food compared to other tables around us), delivered an empty french press to one of us (no coffee in it initially), failed to alert a person in our party that they don't serve any alcoholic beverages until 12:30pm then placed the wrong order anyway, and spilled water on one of us. Just really no enthusiasm and seemed confused about how to split a check...maybe was having a rough morning, but still... was just really a strange experience, and it was as if a friend of one of the main staff was randomly filling in or something but was not being paid for his work so didn't feel a need to put in any effort. In terms of food, we ordered the pimento cheese & crackers, morning bun, and of course the burgers. The burger--though a double--wasn't too overly large portion-wise, and the fries weren't a massive heap on the plate like other places. So, even if you have an average appetite, you'll probably be able to easily eat the burger and fries without feeling too stuffed. Doubt I'll return due to the crowds and poor service. Could get a comparable burger somewhere else. Bummed! Was hoping for a better experience.
(2)
Edward C.
Great food, exceptional service. During a recent weekend trip to Atlanta, GA, my wife left the itinerary in my hands and I wasted no time in making sure we made a pit stop through Holeman & Finch. Now, I'm usually one to over-prepare and research quite a bit before a trip, but admittedly I was short on time on this trip and did not know much about Holeman & Finch besides the little bit I remember watching on one of Anthony Bourdain's show. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised at the clean and upscale decor. For whatever reason, the clip I recall from Bourdain's show made the place looked much more like a sticky table dive bar to me. In any case, we walked in and were happily greeted by the hostess. Taking some tips from other Yelpers, we arrived late (nearly 2pm) in hopes to avoid long lines--and it worked! We were seated immediately. As the server approached, we wasted no time in ordering an iced tea and 2 orders of "The Burger." After having waited what seemed like 20+ minutes for our order, the server came by and noticed that we unfortunately had not received our food. (This being our first time here, I had no idea if the burgers just took a while to make or if something had gone wrong in the kitchen.) It turns out, the server told us, the kitchen somehow lost our ticket...but on the flip side, to make up for this she picked up our tab! WOW! Our burgers arrived minutes later, just as delicious as everyone else probably has described. Fresh patties paired with perfectly soft buns. Easily an "A" burger on any day. The fries were also fresh, light, crunchy and delicious. To my chagrin, I have a sweet tooth and could not avoid asking if I could also order one of their famed cinnamon buns for dessert. Knowing the tab was paid for, I felt a little sheepish asking, but the server was extremely nice and even offered root beer floats on top! (wow again!). I didn't take her up on the offer, though, haha. Our server was amazing...I really wish I caught her name to call it out here, but unfortunately didn't... To cap off our meal, on our way out as we were no more than 20 yards from the door of the restaurant, the hostess chased us out to thank us and wish us well with a big, happy smile. (wow, yet again!) It's been a long while since I've seen such service. If the food alone wasn't already delicious enough to write about, the exceptional service just about blew me away. Two thumbs up, Holeman & Finch, for running a superb joint. I'm sold, and I will happy dine here upon any future return to the ATL.
(5)
Joanne B.
I came in on a Sunday recently, this is my fourth time visiting this place. It is always spot on for after work drink mingle place. However, I really wanted to give the famous burger a try! The Atlanta burger scene has worn out my love for burgers but this experience has renewed my believe of burger with cheese. Everything and I mean everything was right about this burger and fries. Sauces made in house but the burger was so delicious it didn't need any sauces. The bun, perfectly cooked, the best cheese perfectly proportioned and melted on a juicy delicious patty. I am literally salivating writing this review. Delicious in every way, nice beer to join it up makes for a nice Sunday experience!
(5)
Jeremy A.
Yep, you can probably imagine I went here for the burger and it was very good. For sure one of the best ive had in the city. They have a very cool bar that doesnt seem to big for its britches considering they are in buckhead. I liked it alot and will absolutely be back for another burger and to try the rest of the stuff on the menu.
(4)
Glen T.
I've been to Holeman & Finch several times. BEFORE the burgers were only offered at a certain time. Because I go with the same people all the time we've noticed during our first visits they play this game of keeping you at the bar and ordering those carefully measured drinks at the bar. This time this came into play at the wrong time. Initially I was told that the wait was 20 minutes. After 30 minutes the hostess, Tracy, comes to the bar area where we are sitting and asked if we wanted to order more drinks because there was one more party ahead of us. Between that time myself and my friend who I was dining with used the restroom, which requires you to walk through the restaurant, and noticed that it areas was half empty. Once finally seated, an hour later, we were sat the the "community table", even though there was an empty table near us. We went to order and the waiter says that they ran our of burgers. We paid our bar tab and left. On the way out we had a conversation with Tracy and asked her if the restaurant was half empty, why were we just being seated? She said she was holding those tables for reservations. This concept blows my mind. People who were late for their reservations were having tables held for them, however there's a cramped bar-area full of people waiting for a table....TO SPEND MONEY! We then asked her why did they run out of burgers so early, she said "We encourage our guests to try other things on our menu" Dear Tracy, When you come to a restaurant where the most popular item on the menu is a burger, guess what? THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE WILL ORDER! In addition, if I wanted my mother at Holeman and Finch to decide what I should and should not be 'encouraged' to eat, I would have invited her to the restaurant. As I was leaving Tracy, was also having a discussion with the bartender (probably considers himself a mixologist based on the way the drinks are made) about how the customers were obviously getting on her nerves...maybe she's not cut out for what she CHOSE to do.
(1)
Julia R.
I was extremely disappointed by the service I received. My boyfriend and I ventured over to H&F after dinner for a drink tonight, and after enjoying my first drink I requested another. The waiter turned away and another woman showed up at the table and told me that she saw me "stumble in" and go "straight to the bathroom" and that "I should stick to water for a while." I was extremely offended because I had only enjoyed 3 drinks throughout the course of the evening (only 1 at H&F) and was by no means too intoxicated to enjoy another. I quickly gave her this explanation, and had no idea that I had "stumbled" on my way to the bathroom. Sorry I have a knee problems and can't walk in heels but that by NO means justifies me being cut off from enjoying another drink just because someone makes a quick judgment. I have never in my life been kicked out of a bar or been cut off from drinks because I've been too intoxicated and feel offended and utterly turned off by this experience. Needless to say Holeman and Finch will never be receiving my business or praise again.
(1)
Danielle E.
I love everything about Holeman & Finch. The burger is everything they build it up to be and more. My only recommendation is that you try one of everything (do not skip the pork belly sandwich or the carbonara.
(5)
Fuudcritic C.
Super friendly staff! After many attempts going there on a week night, at 9pm to find out they were out of burgers. yyeeehawww...discovered that they put out 200 burgers on Sundays. Lines were long but we managed to find a seat a the bar. Well worth it!
(4)
Chris C.
First time in Atlanta and this place blew my socks off. If you are into fabulous flavors and nose to tail, this is the place. Had a great waiter and let him pick dishes and drinks for us the entire night. Amazing!!!!!!!! Even the vegetable dishes were great.
(5)
Cherry L.
My original plan was to go and eat the10pm burger after arriving in Atalanta around 9. But due to bad weather, didnt arrive until close to 10!! I was so disappointed that my friend and I wouldnt make the 10pm deadline :( But we decided to try anyways. After getting lot for 10min and not realizing that HF is right next to Ibiza/across the street from Panera on P'tree. We finally made it! Once we got inside, i saw them preparing the burgers in the window...they looked sooooooooooooo good--so I went for it, I asked if there were any burgers that we could still order...and guess what? Someone had JUST canceled their order so here was ONE burger left!!!!!!! and damnnn...that 10pm burger is SO good Since one burger split between the 2 of us wasnt enough, we also ordered the: slow cooked bershire pork belly soft grits and chow chow--this was really yummy! and the mussels--had really good flavor, but a little too much butter/oily i wanted to try some of their other things....but wasnt feeling too adventurous....maybe next time. overall--burger wasnt too expensive, but plus the other things we ordered....it was a little expensive for the amount food we got. yummmm.
(4)
Juan D.
Do yourself and your party a favor and go to Bocado. The burger here is good but not as good as bocado and a few other places in town. This place is always way too crowded for its own good. The drinks are amazing but it will take you forever to get to the bar. This leads to an overall frustrating experience for a hungry customer, but hey at least they are not still going for the 25 budget / night gimmick. For the staff: You guys do an amazing job navigating this crowded place and getting the food out quick but when people are done, it's time to go. People with reservations should not have to wait 30 minutes if they show up on time.
(3)
Kevin P.
I'd recommend going with a group so that you can get a variety of options and share them. I liked the deviled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, and the cheese tray, but I didn't have anything I couldn't get at five other Atlanta restaurants. I suppose I could have gotten the lamb testicles or trotter, but my palate isn't nearly that refined. I've heard several people rave about the bacon popcorn, but it was seriously just okay. No one in our group of five was wowed by it in the least. I thought the service was okay, not horrible but definitely not awesome, especially given that we were there before the rush hit (and way too early to even think about waiting for the burger).
(3)
Maria S.
I'm in love! (And I haven't even tried the famous burger.) H&F is my kind of restaurant. Expert, attentive staff and thoughtful, well-prepared food and drinks. Sleek industrial interior design, with no overhead television sets. Friendly, local vibe, with an ever-increasing energy that grows into a fever pitch as the hour of the burger approaches. My favorite way to experience the joy of Holeman & Finch Public House is to arrive early. Way early, like right after they open at 5:00 PM. You'll be able to snag a parking spot in the garage, a coveted corner spot at the bar, and the attention of the master mixologists behind it. These lovely men and women know how to prepare adult libations, and no matter how busy the joint gets, they never waver in their attention to detail. If you like gin martinis, I recommend the Valley Forge, made with bluecoat gin, cocci americano, canton ginger liqueur, and bittermens grapefruit bitters. As to the food, my favorites so far include the hand chopped steak tartare, whatever fresh mushrooms are on the farm section of the menu, and a plate of cured meats and local cheeses. All these are excellent for snacking at the bar while enjoying several cocktails. (Note - do try the smoked duck ham. It's amazing.) If you prefer to enjoy your dinner seated at a table, H&F does have a very small, narrow room available on a first come, first served basis. There are no reservations. But I think you miss out on what makes this place truly special if you hide away in that part of the restaurant. Stick to the bar area. That's where the magic happens.
(5)
Elie H.
I read so much about this place as being the most hip and best burger in Atlanta. I went twice to this place before writing this review. I eat out 5 times a week and eat 3 burgers every week. Here's my review: 1-ambiance: Hip, scattered dressy couples with some hipsters who came in here to check the best burger. It's a crowded place. 2-staff: The majority are nice and very polite. 3-service: I think waiting 25min to get 3 glasses of wine at the bar and waiting 50 minutes for a burger is ridiculous... 4-The Burger: Certainly not the best! Two patties, well done with American cheese. They don't even offer to make it other than well done.. The two patties are not tasty or juicy. There's more hype than a good burger. I haven't tried other items in the menu bit j can tell you that the burger is a regular pub burger! And definitely not the best. And doesn't deserve the 50minutes wait. If you are going to this place just for its burger I recommend you to go somewhere else in midtown Atlanta..
(1)
Brittiany M.
I love the concept of the restaurant with 24 burgers at night and a very limited menu at Brunch. Get there at 11:00 on Sundays if you don't want to wait in line when they open at 11:30. The Burger was excellent but was it the best burger ever? NO.... but the hype behind it does make it pretty yummy :) A Coke is 3.00 and is presented to you in a glass bottle, so I assume no refills. I will definitely go back and all the reviews about this place are definitely on point. Parking is iffy ...
(4)
Jordan R.
Great burger! Important to note they do NOT allow you to add anything to your burger...it comes as is. Very small and crowded inside. We had a party of 5 and were crammed at a very tiny table. The wait for the food was EXTREMELY long. They make their own ketchup and it's pretty good too. Overall, great burger..ok service.
(4)
Justin O.
Top notch service with quality food and drinks. They are known for their famous H&F Burger, but you must arrive early to get your name on the list to reserve one and you can't leave until they are served. They hit the grill at 10 and by 10:15 you are enjoying a delicious double stack that is made of 100% in house ingredients with the exception of the cheese.
(5)
Alisha D.
True American gastropub. Food and drinks are delicious with a regularly rotating menu. Small plates, tapas style, and easy to share and try lots of things. If it's on the menu, go for the pork belly sandwich. And don't skip out on those yeast rolls! Perfect for any date night.
(5)
Gigi R.
Nice combination classic cocktails and fresh concoctions of summer fruits and fresh herbs. The bar has an urban industrial feel and warms up as the it begins to fill. The deviled eggs are a must, along with the steak tartare. If you haven't tried their legendary burgers you are missing out. But get their early, place your order and prepare to wait. They have a crazy system which creates a desire to win the pleasure of a taste. Unnecessary, but we all want what we think we can't have ... enjoy a charcuterie and cheese selection while you wait!
(4)
Joe C.
I absolutely love H + F. The burgers are the best in Atlanta and the ambiance is great. The bar is one of the best in Atlanta as well. Can't wait until I get back here!
(5)
Steven D.
Food $12 Sunday burger. Probably the best I've tried. It makes Five Guys taste like McDonalds. All the ingredients fit perfectly. The meat is lean without being bland. The fries were good but the ketchup was a little to sweet for me. Decor Modern and cramped. The couple sitting next to us were so close that they could hear our awkward conversations. The bathroom is clean but it has the slide doors and not the hinges. I hate slide doors with a passion. Service I came here after eating a full meal at 1kept and was seated after a two hour wait. Restaurant hopping is a lot more difficult than bar hopping. After waiting two hours, we had to wait another 30 min to get our seats. The server was very friendly but also seemed rushed. They closed in 30 min. Server was quick and filled our waters. Would I come here again Probably not. I got there at 12 to get a table for six at 2:30 pm. The burger is amazing but I'm also inpatient. It's a must try for burger lovers but I won't be a regular.
(5)
Sebastian M.
Best burgers in the city but is a bitch to get one. It's 80% hype. But boy that 20% is legit deliciousness.
(4)
Russ M.
The Burger at 10PM is all that its reputation says and more. The burger itself is outstanding and the experience is tremendous! I can't wait to go back and do it again!
(5)
Bryan S.
This is probably my favorite restaurant/bar in Atlanta. The bar program is truly world class. The burger is worth the hype, but it's far from the only reason to eat or drink here. In fact, I don't usually get the burger. The menu changes frequently, so I ask the servers for what's good, and they have never steered me wrong. There have been a number of personnel changes in the last year. I've been on the lookout for a decrease in quality, but I haven't noticed any. One caveat is that this is a small place, and the crowd can be overwhelming at times. If you really want a burger, you must come early or on an off night.
(5)
John C.
My wife and I have lived in Atlanta for more than a year and were extremely excited to try this place. The service was great and the staff were nice. However, the food was extremely overpriced and portion sizes were almost comically small. We ordered a starter, two items from the "parts" section, and an entree. We ended up getting two small slices of lambs testicles and a similarly small amount of sweetbreads. As for the pasta entree, it initially came out barely room temperature; the staff quickly remade it and the dish was quite good in the end. However, it was such a small portion that I doubt one could make that small a portion of pasta at home if they tried. They've added the burger to the menu full time, with the staff stating that most people get it. I know it's Buckhead, but there no way you can use "Public House" in the name and charge those prices for such little food. I would recommend just going to a Braves game and getting the HF burger there; it would be cheaper.
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Lucy W.
Yes, there's a long wait, especially on a Saturday night...and yes, I went across to Restaurant Eugene to have an appetizer while waiting before going back to Holeman and Finch to get the "real" food and dessert. I had to try this place, since it's been raved about so much. I understand the obsession, though I would have to be in the proper mood to put up with the wait again. First of all, I didn't expect the restaurant to be so tiny...only a handful of tables and a bar area...no wonder the wait is so long! Had a great gingery Moscow Mule with homemade ginger beer. I ordered the pasta carbonara with pancetta and a raw farm egg (always my favorite part of this pasta). Everything was fresh and the pasta noodles were obviously homemade...so delicious! I also tried the pimento cheese that was ordered for our table to share...I normally am not a huge fan of pimento cheese, but I liked it. The highlight of our meal was the dessert- the sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream...heavenly, though not too sticky...the edges there the toffee had a slight crunch was my favorite part. Service was excellent...we were well looked after by our server and those who delivered our food and drinks. We had the prime corner table toward the back that has been mentioned by other Yelpers...the other small tables are pretty small and intimate so I'm glad we sat at a table with a little more room. Great people watching while waiting...some of the outfits people in Buckhead/Brookwood wear are quite amusing. While the restaurant is quite casual, there are definitely some stilettos and short skirts worn by some people. Free valet parking available in the driveway between Holeman & Finch and Restaurant Eugene.
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Liz H.
Pricey. 3.5 stars. I have been here for the hyped up burger. I have stood in line for 30mins, and waited another 30mins at a small table for the mentioned burger. And when it arrived at the table, I had to paused a moment to consider the effort taken to obtain this average looking burger. Then I took a bite and I want to say that it was worth all the trouble, but I cannot. Taste-wise, I would compare this burger to a Vortex invention, or one of the Farm/Yeah burgers. Price-wise, it's a whooping $12 for a double patty with pickles and Kraft cheese. Sure the meat is juicy and you can smell the burger on your hands an hour later, but I gotta say.. it's a lot of work for a burger. At that same brunch, I tried the oyster sandwich and found it pretty tasty. I actually liked it better than the elusive H&F burger, but I'm biased. I love oysters. The Food: Burger and fries - juicy patties, average fries. Did not like either sauce that came with. Oyster sandwich - delicious. The hot sauce complimented it well. Deviled eggs - basically gourmet deviled eggs. a-ok Pate - pretty tasty but then again can you go wrong with pate? Bread was delicious as well; additional bread is not free. Bacon popcorn - you can definitely taste the bacon but it's one of those "tried it, not gonna order it again" dish. On a side note, I did like the bathroom doors. They're kind of like a warehouse door? With a cool handle. Also, they have parking in the back, but it's not really advertised anywhere. P.S. Do not come in large groups. It will take forever to be seated. It's best to come with one other person.
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Alyssa K.
4.5 stars. I visited Atlanta for the first time this past weekend and I wasn't sure what to expect from the food scene there. It's not known as a big foodie city like NYC or Chicago, but after eating here, I left very satisfied and impressed. I was here with my brother and two of his friends, and we ordered nine dishes and three desserts. Since dinner here is small-plate style, you can try a wide variety of food. That night, they had everything from the normal (hot dog with pickled jalapenos... a fave of the majority of the table) to the daring (veal brains, head cheese, etc.). We kept things pretty safe that night; the poached farm egg and duck liver with griddled bacon, johnnycakes, and sorghum syrup was probably the most "exotic" dish we got (and it was absolutely delicious). Other dishes we ordered include the hand chopped steak tartare, deviled eggs, farm egg and pancetta carbonara, shrimp roll, crunchy gentleman (like a croque monsieur), spicy shrimp stew, and the ham, Genoa salami, and pork rillette from the charcuterie selection. Seriously, everything looked and tasted great. If I had to choose favorites, I'd have to say the jalapeno hot dog (with its perfectly buttered and toasted bun), the crunchy gentleman, and the steak tartare. But we definitely didn't regret ordering any of the dishes. I only wished that we had more room for extra food. Nearly everything on the menu sounded mouth-watering, and prices weren't bad at all (ranges from $4 to $19). Our server (I think his name was Chris) was very friendly, attentive, and helpful, too. The three desserts were all excellent. The sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream was the clear winner... very moist, not overly sweet, and just overall melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Every one of our reactions after the first bite was, "Wow..." and then we quickly dug our spoons back in for more. If you don't like this dessert, then something is seriously wrong with you. We also got the fried apple pie and the duck fat caramel (duck fat's used instead of butter), which were both very, very good. My brother and his friends all got cocktails, and they were all very happy with them. Holeman & Finch has a small cocktail menu printed out, but if nothing on there appeals to you, just tell your server or bartender what you like to drink, and they'll shake something up for you. They're known for their mixologists here; I wish I hadn't ordered a beer beforehand... I'll definitely have to return and try a cocktail. Overall, an excellent establishment and one I wish existed in NYC! I will return here for sure on my next visit to Atlanta, and hopefully I can try their famous burger then, too! Come with a decently-sized group (though expect at least a 30 min. wait during peak hours) and have at it with the vast menu!
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Mike P.
THe only reason this place is so famous and considered the best burger is for one reason and one reason only. Their Brilliant strategy of only serving 24 burgers after 10 pm during the week!!! We went on Sunday and ordered as many as we wanted. THere was a line of 75-100 people on line waiting before the doors opened at 11:30. WHY?? Supply and Demand. ONly 24 burgers served at 10pm has created a buzz and people want what is difficult to have!! With all that said the burger is very tasty and enjoyable! But THE BEST? please! Its not worth $12 buck with a very small side of fries. I'm glad I tried it but no need to rush back there and have it again. To me THE BEST burger is still THE Counter!! THe meat is hormone free and you can taste the quality!
(3)
Marta P.
Come early, stay late. Wait in anticipation for that bull horn. Drink lots of cocktails to justify eating the whole burger. Go home happy. Is there anything else you need? I took my dad to H&F since he had never been. We showed up on a busy Wednesday night, put two burgers on the list, and sat down at the bar. He usually gets pretty cranky when he's hungry, so we ordered cocktails immediately. I got the Smoking Chango and it was delicious, and strong (the best kind). The flavors blended wonderfully, which allowed me to sip and really enjoy the cocktail rather than downing it like a cheap rum and coke. For appetizers we ordered: Deviled eggs 3 ways House Ham Gouda Cheese The deviled eggs were very tasty. I just wish there were 2 of each kind on the plate! My dad had the jalapeno, which I tried the country ham and b&b pickle. The pickle was my favorite. I feel the sweetness of the pickles really amped up the egg yolk flavor. The country ham was also tasty and smokey, but I just felt the ham was a little too much for my taste of deviled eggs. The house ham, amazing. It is fatty and melts in your mouth almost like a Spanish Iberico. They give you an entire plate that is easily gobbled up. The Gouda cheese came with some bread, honey, and pickled peach puree. All three flavors on the piece of bread were delicious. The Gouda was mild and creamy. I love fruit and honey on my cheese (who doesn't?) so I was happy to see pickled peaches that were not too sweet and complimented the cheese very well. 10pm rolled around pretty quickly and it was burger time! We could here the sizzling meat behind us as we waited in anticipation. As soon as they were placed in front of us we dove right in. My dad SCARFED that burger down and was delighted. It's so simple, just so good. Good beef, cheese, pickles, onions, and bun. Delicious fries and house-made ketchup and mustard. Our plates were clean before the second wave of burgers came out. It is so good that you want another one, but luckily you can't get one haha. The best thing about the burger (besides how it tastes) is that it only costs $10! You can spend way more at Fuddruckers for a crappy burger. It is so worth the wait. I want one right now. For dessert we got the sticky toffee pudding. Get this. You have to. It's the perfect ending. Runny chocolate, delicious pudding-cake, and whipped cream. You CANNOT go wrong with that. I don't come here nearly enough, but I'm always excited to go. It's the type of restaurant that you never get bored with.
(5)
Lola P.
Seated promptly (we had a reservation), solid service, great food made with simple ingredients at an affordable price. The complimentary valet was also a nice touch.
(5)
Hazel J.
Long wait: agree with past reviews: get there early, get on the list for a table, start a tab at the bar, reserve a burger with the bartender DRINKS ARE STRONG. Hallelujah Deviled eggs: so good Cheese plate: good Kale salad: my fiance loved it, but i found it salty Burgers: the "infamous burger" was very, very good. from a "traditional" standpoint, this may be the best traditional burger in america. Take a taxi so you can enjoy their drinks while you are waiting for their burger. Prepare to be smelling the person's deodorant next to you - the bar gets packed, and the tables are tight!
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Sarah W.
Since moving from Atlanta down to Florida, I have been searching for a burger that reaches the level of perfection that H&F achieves and have never found a comparable burger. I dream of this burger and the second I knew I would be back in Atlanta for a weekend, the burger was on my list. It has never disappointed. It is the only dish that I can polish off and be tempted to have another one the next day. Besides the burger, H&F's cocktails are not to be missed. Don't stick to your favorite cocktail- surprise yourself and order something new and unexpected. Other food to order while waiting for your burger- chicken cracklings and the pickled shrimp with fried shrimp heads. Already looking forward to my next visit!
(5)
Bryan L.
Marta P. has it ALMOST right. Come early, come often, and stay late. That's how it should have read! You know this place has banging food. That's a given. You know they have awesome craft cocktails, right? The thing that puts the 5th star on Holeman and Finch is the service. I was in again recently and got there at about 9PM. I was wishy washy about getting the burger since it was almost 10, but I decided to just order some plates instead. 1. Deviled Eggs = Awesome 2. Kale Salad = Awesome 3. Hot Chicken = not as good as Nashville's, but still awesome 4. Country Fried Brisket = Awesome Then... I was like... Maybe I do still have room for a burger! So I stopped my server and asked what the chances were of still getting a burg. He was like "Man, I knew you had a burger in ya when you walked in, so I already put in an order for ya." DING 4th Star!!! Love you H&F.
(4)
Sabrina H.
Burger is good... Not better than Bocado... Expectations were very high. 2 hour wait may have killed it. Drinks are great especially El Salvador Charlie.
(3)
Jesse W.
Go here if you want to eat excellent, high quality, deeply considered food. I found myself thinking several times: "someone meant to do exactly this." Highly recommended. I went on a Thursday night at 7, grabbed a seat at the bar with my friend, and settled in with some bresaola, pate de campagne, and a bourbon cocktail made with in house everything. Each bite and sip found me more excited about a restaurant than I've been in years. For a main, I got carbonara, which is the kind of dish I never get unless I deeply and fully believe in the quality of the kitchen and serving staff. You can't trust a good carbonara to a hapless kitchen or a dawdling runner. You just can't. But mine came out piping hot with a fresh, raw egg on top, which I quickly broke and swirled, watching the sauce come together as perfectly as a dream. It was an excellent bowl of pasta, if a little small. I felt the need to order an additional item, since my eating buddy had a short delay in his food (I finished nearly before his arrived). He had the Hot Chicken, which is head-sweatingly hot. So hot. So so hot. Szechuan hot. I heard another couple ask about it, and I was compelled to exit my restaurant bubble to warn them. We tried water, our cocktails (deeply vegetal, highly interesting, but unequivocally not up to the task of calming the heat of the cayenne from the chicken), but to no avail. Luckily, my second item was a pork bun with mayo cole slaw which tamed the heat immediately and left us full, functioning, and well satisfied. Can't wait to go again and track down one of their legendary burgers.
(5)
Ronnie E.
Went in on a Sunday and decided to arrive early as I heard the wait can get out of hand. So waited about 30 minutes for the place to open up, but it was worth it to get a seat at the bar. I got the burger and the wife ordered combate sunrise, which were both awesome and real tasty. I mean, you can taste every single ingredient and its freshness. The burger was awesome, right up there with Bocado and Farm Burger, just wish a little more fries came with the burger. The combate sunrise was talked about for days, but we also noticed how small it was (just about the size of the egg that cooked on top of the plantains). So everything was real tasty and delicious, but serving size were below average.
(4)
J V.
So after seeing all these food shows/burger lists listing their burger ..I knew I had to try it once before moving back to FL..I coulda done without the hour wait on a Sunday afternoon in the outside GA heat ..but try it I must ..therefore waiting I did... the guy manning the list was very nice ..n he thanked everyone he seated for waiting (thumbs up buddy!) ..We got seated in a corner booth ..that looked outside (host guy's favorite table he said)..and it was nice to be able to look outside ..but if that driveway wasn't there..and the restaurant could be expanded and pushed back to look over that nice little stream of water and nature scenery right there on the other side of the cement wall..with it's floor to ceiling window ...I might have to say it could possibly be my favorite table too Hmm our server was ok..from how he acted I felt like they're train to assume you want burgers on a Sunday? ....so burgers we got ..3 of them ..when I went on ahead and said 2 medium and 1 well done ..he told me .."they come as they come"..meaning no they can't cook it medium for me or well done for the other person ..:/ ..he said they usually come med-well to medium..I don't like my burgers bleeding red..but I do like it pink..it came out well to med-well..tad bit overcooked to what I thought would come out ..no pink at all..I was a little put out by this and not being able to request how I wanted it cook to begin with..but it's ok..it was still good..altho a little too cheesy for me ..the thing I like best about this burger..is that the beef kinda falls apart ..(not completely ..but it crumbles a little..and melts in your mouth) signs of a hand-patted patty? ..I'm not sure ..I like to eat..not necessary like to cook ..so I don't study up on it ...it had the right amount if lean to fat ratio ..and good choice in cuts of beef We also had the deviled eggs ..favorite one was the pickle one ..surprisingly ..didn't like the salted boiled peanut ice cream float at all ...I would have been good with a good old fashion homemade vanilla ice cream float..also had the red hare beer (the easy Sunday option) with the burger ..server said it was picked to compliment the burger...fries were delicious ..onion rings..cooked perfectly ..but lacked flavor .. The place itself is smaller than I thought it would be ..the wine rack looks wicked cool in the middle of the place and served as walls for the space ..the bathroom was nice too ..industrial looking ..but that damn lock bolt nearly broke my nail ..had a half second scare of being stuck in the restroom...and having to call for help..O.o
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Aletha H.
The Burger interrupted my 2 year beef fast and it was definitely worth it! I've only come for Sunday brunch and was delighted when they decided to stop limiting the number of Burgers cooked during the brunch period. My friends and I have been trying to pinpoint exactly what makes The Burger so awesome and was surprised to find out that the cheese used is some simple Kraft cut off the block! Who would've thought?! I think that made it even more near and dear to my heart... In addition to this staple, we normally order the deviled egg trio, which usually doesn't disappoint. The cocktails are pretty good and I'm a fan of their bottled ginger ale (I sometimes feel like a heathen drinking so shortly after leaving church). All in all, the atmosphere, food, and service provide a great brunch experience. This place is definitely recommended.
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Thai N.
I have only ever went on a Sunday where they have the burger as a mainstay item on their brunch menu. I arrived 15 minutes early before open and the line had already wrapped around the corner! The wait ended up being about 1.5 hours - insane!! -The Burger- Is it worth the hype? Yes, I would say so! It is absolutely delicious, the meat patty is juicy and flavorful, the bread is soft, the fries and condiments are always fresh and taste-y. Would I wait 1.5 hours again? Probably not. 1 hour? Maybe. 45 minutes? Definitely. Recommendations + Try going around 2pm on a Sunday. I saw tables starting to clear around then. + Do not bring a big group! Ideally 2 as the tables are all small and there is only 1 large table in the center. + Grab a cocktail while you wait and enjoy!
(4)
Liz V.
Ladies and gentleman, I have experienced THE H&F Burger!!! I felt the need to use upper case considering I worked for months and wasted many sad evenings being denied at 10:00PM only to find out from Richard R. that they're now being served for Sunday brunch. The place opens at 11:30AM and learning from my previous disappointments, we got there at 10:45AM and were immediately greeted by 10 other people already in line. Within 15 minutes the line had grown to 20 people and by 11:15 the line had wrapped down to the parking garage. As the line grew, so did my anticipation. I wanted to call someone! I wanted to take pictures with the people in line as everyone was rattling with excitement and all discussing their own stories of failed burger attempts. All of us so obsessed with burgers and excited for this one. Alas, I was with my people! The doors opened at 11:30 and rather than everyone piling in screaming for a table I was proud all of us for acted like adults and waited to be seated. I was clutching my dates hand as we were brought back to a table, the prized, private corner booth with a 360 view of the wooded area behind the restaurant. As we sat down I noticed several people in line waving at me with the same excitement I had as I was handed a menu. The waitress promptly came over with a smile and said: "You're here for the burger?" I suppose the dumb smile on my face gave it away. We got the deviled egg trio in case we didn't make the first burger cut off but to my surprise within 2 minutes of getting our eggs the burger was set before us. The eggs were ok. I had better deviled eggs at Bocado but the smoked duck deviled egg was our least favorite. Since when does duck taste like Spam? Save your hate mail! But we weren't here for the silly eggs...on to the burger! When the burger was put in front of me I felt like a teenager the first time I saw a pornographic picture. The excitement on my face, the funny feeling in my pants and the shaking in my hands were a clear give away of just how excited I was. I took my first bite and I instantly wanted to give an Oscar acceptance speech. The homemade H&F bun is perfectly paired with bread and butter pickles, raw onion, ketchup, cheese and 2 perfectly seasoned patties. I enjoyed the fact that the burger came with no other options other than "THE" burger. You couldn't add or take away things. You got the burger the way they wanted you to have it and it was amazing. Unlike Farm Burger, that has 2 options for how the patty is cooked and both are cooked exactly the same-WELL DONE, H&F nailed it! The seasoned patties were perfection. Within a few bites we were trying to figure out what spices were inside hoping to make one at home. Just when you think you can't finish the burger you are licking your fingers debating on getting another one. Overall, this burger was well worth the wait and definitely worth the #1 title. I never thought Anns Snack Bar would be tossed to #2, but this burger makes Anns look like the dollar menu. Just don't tell her, she scares the hell outta me!!
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Dontrell H.
Went here on a Friday night got there around 7-8ish they told me the Burgers were already reserved so I got kinda mad and left will try this place out some other time
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Brandy T.
I will be back. Again. And again. And probably again. Oh. Em. Geeee. Everything was on point with this place. From the valet, to the host, to the bartender, servers, bathroom, I could go on and on. My husband and I arrived at 7pm with the agenda of seeing the night through to the most talked about burger. We were placed on the wait list and were told we could expect a table in 35-40 minutes. We grabbed a seat at the bar and barely had our rear ends on the stool when the host came to seat us. First up, drinks. The server was extremely informative on their cocktails and explained everything to us in detail. He inquired about my tastes in drinks and suggested a great cocktail to me, whose name has now escaped me. As for starters, we began with a trio of cheeses and meats. A blue vein cheese, smoked salmon, and another mild cheese that now escapes me... Next up was a sampling of their deviled eggs. Wow. I never knew deviled eggs could come in different flavors. Bread and butter (my fave), jalapeño, and Country Ham (hub's fave). We then shared a bowl of caramel bacon popcorn. (So freaking YUMMY). After the popcorn, I coerced my husband into trying the Bone Marrow Sliders. He was blown away by the savory goodness that is bone marrow. The server suggested the Pork Sliders for our next taste of mouth watering goodness and they did NOT disappoint. 45 minutes until the hallowed burgers were set to make their grand entrance, another server mentioned the blackened cabbage. So we had our fill of cabbage (and if I could make cabbage taste that good, I'd eat it everyday!). Then the joyous announcement of the much anticipated burger was made, and our heavenly plate of deliciousness arrived at our table. It. Was. Life. Changing. I kind of wish I HADNT split it my husband. Should have told him to get his own darn burger. It was perfection. Nothing extravagant. Nothing foodie about it. Just a perfect burger. With perfect cheese. And perfect bread. Mouthwatering juiciness. I swear I felt the clouds part, saw a light shining down on our table, and heard the voices of 1000 angels singing in unison. Well, until another customer staggered by our table, sloshing his drink around, and gave us the finger, claiming that we "stole his burger." I replied that I had patiently waited 3 hours for MY burger and I suggested that next time, he do the same. After our rude guest made his way to his own table, we took the advice of the server, yet again, since he was rock solid on all other suggestions, and ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Once again. No buyers remorse with this decision. I am in love with Holeman and Finch. I am now infatuated with Holeman and Finch. I will return to you Holeman and Finch.
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Kevin R.
Really cool, hip place. Loved the food - cheese , meats, and outrageous drinks . Service is outstanding. Definitely a great place to go.
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Amber A.
This was my second visit (last visit was years ago late night). I felt it was noisy and very tight for a restaurant. The menu was confusing to read. If you are on a diet or watching your food (which I was) you have very little to choise from. They do not have Kettle One, which is fine but being such a high end bar it was surprising. I had a salad, steak tartar and a few bites of the pimento cheese app. All were great but it is not place I would go back with all the great choices in Atlanta......except for late night for a burger! :) We were a big group and I will say the service was great.
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Pam K.
Ohhh what a wonderful, and delightful burger. I have followed the Food Network mantra of the best burger I have ever eaten. I will travel near and far in search of a good burger and I have to say this is at the top of my list. I have not tried to go on a week night as I would be completely disappointed if I could not get my hands on this scrumptious morsel ( they only serve 25 a night). I venture to Holeman's on a Sunday where the focus is the burger. Yes I wait fro about 1hr as they do not take reservations... I think I may have to go this Sunday as my taste buds are screaming for it... Must satisfy the need!
(5)
Bob S.
Everytime I go there i have a wonderful experience, I know i have to wait!!! It is well worth it. The Burger is the Bomb.... But love the Hot Dog, the homemade sausages. Everything I have had here is great....
(5)
Erik B.
Awesome burgers! Probably the best burger in all of Atlanta except for a freshly ground one at a friends house. Love the great cocktail list and the bar staff. Very professional and they make a great mint julep. One of the only bars I will drink gin at due to their great skill in creating cocktails. I always start with a pate' or terrine if its available. Just a great spot to go to with some pals.
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Angela H.
Although I had Holeman & Finch Public House bookmarked "To Try" for quite some time now, my first visit was totally unplanned. A friend and I were planning to get some pizza from Antico around 1:30 pm on a Sunday afternoon. Sadly, we drove all the way there and found out that they're CLOSED on Sundays! =( My friend was devastated that he wouldn't be getting his pizza craving satisfied, but we did a quick search on Yelp for another place we wanted to try and came across Holeman & Finch. I am SO glad we did! I had heard that Holeman & Finch offers their "limited" burgers (only 24 per night starting at 10 pm from Monday through Saturday) all day - from 11:30 am to 3 pm - on Sundays for brunch. I called and confirmed this before we drove over there and, sure enough, the rumors were true! When I asked if there was going to be a long wait, the woman on the phone told me that they weren't too busy so we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. YAY!!! After driving past Holeman & Finch (it's SO easy to miss!), we turned around, spotted Restaurant Eugene (restaurant next to H&F per the recorded phone message's directions), and found a parking spot in the garage. Although parking spots are very limited (many spots are reserved for Starfish restaurant's customers only), I LOVE that parking is FREE! =) We arrived around 2 pm and waited about 10 minutes before we were seated at a table. Our server handed us the paper menus, which must be printed at least every Sunday since there was a date stamp on it. Then, he quickly said something along the lines of, "Okay, you're both getting burgers." We laughed and said yes, we were there for the burgers. He didn't ask how we would like our burgers cooked, so I guess they cook them to one temperature. Since I don't normally like pickles in my burgers, I asked if I could get the pickle on the side. Our server asked if we wanted any appetizers, such as the Deviled Eggs Three Ways. Although I didn't really care for any because I wanted to save my stomach for the famous burger, I was surprised when my friend said yes to the deviled eggs. I thought it was kind of random, but I can see that they're actually pretty popular with Yelpers! The deviled eggs were served first and fairly quickly. To our pleasant surprise, the burgers were served shortly after we were done with the deviled eggs. * Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - Per the description, this appetizer consists of three deviled eggs made three different ways. If my memory serves me right, one of them was a little spicy, one had relish in it, and one had bacon in it. I tried a little bit of all three, and I really liked the the relish one (surprising because I usually HATE relish) and the bacon one. However, at $1.33 per half of an egg, I thought it was a little pricey for what it is. * The Burger w/French Fries ($12) - Although I had asked for my pickle on the side, I noticed that there was one inside the burger as well as a slice on the side. I took a bite of it and instantly liked it because it was sweet and different from a regular pickle, so it turned out to be a good thing! However, I didn't realize there would be onions in the burger, which I immediately picked out of the melted cheese. As soon as I took my first bite, I knew this was a truly delicious burger! It really was as good as many people had said it would be, but - in my opinion - it wasn't better than Bocado's. I loved that the double patties were juicy and so flavorful, even without any fancy sauce in the burger. I also really enjoyed the bun, which was slightly toasted and buttery. Mmmm! I highly recommend the burger - AND *gasp* the pickle! The fries were good, but they weren't great because they were over-salted. Since I like to dip my fries in ranch sauce, I had asked our server if they had any. Although he told me they didn't have any ranch sauce (NOTE: All of their condiments, salad dressings, etc. are homemade in-house!), he did mention that they may have a buttermilk dressing that they use for salads. Sure enough, he brought me some buttermilk sauce, which looked just like ranch, and it ended up tasting super yummy and awesome with my fries! My friend tried some of it and agreed that it was great! I was very, very happy... =) Overall, Holeman & Finch gets 4.5 stars for their wonderful service and great burger! Every employee that we had spoken to, from the hostess at the front to our own server, was super friendly and seemed to be genuinely happy to be there, which I really appreciated. Our server was attentive and checked with us several times to make sure we were happy with our food. I also thought the unisex bathrooms with the heavy, wooden sliding doors were pretty cool-looking and clean. I would definitely return and highly recommend anyone who is interested in trying the (not-so-) "limited" burgers on Sunday for brunch when everyone who wants one will get one! =D [Review 152 of 366]
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Rachel S.
The best carbonara! Everything was delicious but don't expect to take home leftovers.. Still amazing though!
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Justin M.
I've consistently given H&F the best reviews and thousands upon thousands of dollars of business since they've first opened in my neighborhood. As a local bar of great quality, I fell in love with this place and its people. The staff have recently turned over...that's ok, it's the industry, but, tonight, the [very] new manager made it clear that she doesn't care about the loyal neighborhood patrons who supported this establishment from day one or H&F's tradition of quality service. Tonight, seven local and previously very loyal patrons walked out of this bar for what may be the last time. We loved you, but you've lost your soul and the new manager is the wrong leadership for the tradition of excellence in service that has made you so successful. We (and the many others who have recently shared their comments) hope you (re)find your way.
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Mayet C.
First time in Atanta, this place was recommended by an Atlanta chef. We came in last minute, 10:30 p.m., six people and was seated right away. The restaurant is beautiful and trendy. There was a good vibe. Loved the food. Some of our favorites: deviled eggs, pickled shrimp, pimento cheese, hot chicken (very hot!), carbonara, butter beans, foie gras and duck egg, grouper cheeks. We ordered many more items but those were the stand outs. The service was good too. Quite inexpensive. We had a terrific time. It was definitely the perfect end to our Atlanta trip.
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Wells R.
Okay, I have wanted to try this place at least three years. I live in outer perimeter, it just hasn't worked out. Today, I finally brought my adult and teen daughters and hubby here! It's very very small on Inside. But I will tell you, I felt my food was worth the hype. The bacon Carmel corn, is crazy good. Like I wanted, a mixing bowl size! Five burgers, ordered. The house made ketchup and mayo! Crazy good. The burger itself, good quality beef, not over cooked, toasted house made bun, house made bread and butter pickles. Really really good, and a little on the messy side. At first, you wonder is this enough? Yes! That little burger is bigger than you think, and if you take to to savor the favors yummmmm! We left feeling, the trip was worth it and with happy bellies! Loved Jazz our server, fantastic service from everyone from bar to tableside!
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David H.
Had a Sunday burger date with the woman. We were told there was an hour wait and almost left. I thought to myself why wait an hour for a burger? How could a simple burger be worth losing an hour of my time. We joked that the burger was probably so good because by the time you get it you're starving from the wait. After about 20 minutes of waiting we were able to get a table. We quickly ordered deviled eggs as a starter, a root beer float, 2 burgers and a Bloody Mary. Everything on the menu was a bit pricey but definitely worth trying at least once. You get three different deviled eggs each with its own unique spice and flavor. The pecan sorbet float was very smooth and not too sweet. And the Bloody Mary was incredible! It wasn't too salty and wasn't just Bloody Mary mix. Our burgers came out about 15 min after we initially ordered and so we put the burger to the test. HOLY GOD it was so damn juicy. Some how this place has perfected the perfect burger. There was a layer of grills onions in between the two patties and the cheese melted on it some magical way. I could not believe this sorcery. And to add their ketchup and mustard to the equation I was in burger heaven. Normally when I eat my burgers I require a side of sauce some bacon and all sorts of toppings. This burger didn't need any of that. This is a definite must try if you ever get the chance! I would have gladly waited an hour to indulge in this meaty goodness.
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Henry G.
Food was delicious. Small portions unfortunately, and while I understand the gimmick of having only 24 burgers, it was annoying that only one person in our party could get one. Sat at the bar and had to fight to order. But worth it in the end.
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Rachel S.
I wish they served burgers whenever, but I guess that would take the fun out of it. Bar is awesome, appetizers are different but delicious, burgers are WORTH THE WAIT.
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Ivan S.
It had been a while since I'd been to Holeman & Finch. It's not because I hate the place, not at all. I just hadn't been back because 1) it's in Buckhead 2) I'm old and don't go out very often 3) I've become forgetful in my old age 4) when I go out, my old bones wants a full sitdown meal, not bar noshing and finally 5) I've become forgetful in my old age. But after the Yelp party at Fado, my friend Cindy (a resident Buckheadite) dragged me back to Holeman & Finch. I'm glad she did. I know I'm tougher on H&F than other places. It's probably because of the accolades and the hype and the fact that it's in Buckhead and I hate Buckhead. I also recognize how unfair it is that I hold H&F to a higher standard than others despite using the same 5 star scale. That accounts for my previous 4 star review (and the fact that the menu at the time was suited for a full meal, in my opinion.) But in my time away, the menu had been expanded considerably. Also, I knew enough not to arrive starving. The four plates we ordered between the two of us (the braised veal tongue, the veal sweetbreads, the confit pork belly and grits, and, yes, the burger and fries) was enough to sate the two of us. The tasty plates along with th expanded menu helped me decide to bump up my rating of H&F another star. Alas, this wouldn't be Yelp if I didn't have something to complain about. Mainly, my only complaint was that, with the new menu, the Southern Cola was no more. Boo! Though I enjoyed my Sacred Oath cocktail, the Southern Cola was Daisy Duke, skillet fried chicken, and the '95 Atlanta Braves rolled up into a single awesome drink. I lament its passing.
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Michael L.
Finally made it out here. We tried coming here for their Sunday brunch several weeks ago, and decided that a 1.75 hour wait just wasn't worth it- we were on a time crunch as well. But today, there was no time crunch. We were told there would be a 45 minute wait...and we did wait...for about an hour- super hungry, so expectations were high, especially for their burger. Wifey got the fried oyster sandwich with onion rings. Was the burger worth the wait? Mmm...yep. The flavors of the simple ingredients (pickles, red onions, cheese, meat patty, and toasted buttered bun) indeed melded together to make a truly great-tasting burger. I was doing my best to savor the burger, so I intermittently kept picking at the chicken liver pate we also ordered, which was quite good as well. Great burger (4.5). I realize that I'm "late to the game" regarding having their burger, and have heard/read that it has seen better days years back. But it is what it is. A great burger. I wasn't necessarily feeling so great afterwards (food coma), but I'd come back...maybe in a few months. Pimento cheese appetizer wasn't bad either. All in all, a definite 4+ star experience.
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Paul C.
Meh. That burger is nothing to write home about. Certainly wasn't worth all the fuss and bother. ANd you WILL have it the way the chef wants you to have it. Who do you think you are?
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Michael S.
Holman & Finch is quite the experience. I have not been to a restaurant similar to this in Atlanta. Their menu choices are very interesting with options ranging from incredible hamburgers and sandwiches to cow brains and testicles. The cocktails here are one of a kind. Each drink is hand crafted with a single ice cube carved out of an ice block to top it off. It's quite the production that will set you back about $13 a drink. Personally I recommend their famous hamburgers but you better get there early to reserve it. They only serve them at 10 pm and they generally only make 24. One they are out there's no more. I only rate them at 3 stars because of a situation we had with them grossly overcharging us for shared appetizers. We had a group of 7 and ordered 5 different appetizers to share. When we got the check they charged each person for all 5 appetizers. Ouch!
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Adam S.
Great food, I've always enjoyed it. However, the young front of house staff and the bar staff need to be seriously better trained in customer service. Don't expect anything other than piss-poor attitudes and a "you should feel lucky to be here" sentiment from the staff. Despite that remarkable, burger, remarkably poor hospitality skills will quickly lead to a very expensive yet dissatisfying evening. Staff is too young and too poorly trained.
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Lauren G.
I went with a friend to H&F recently, both for the first time. Service & food were both fantastic. We got the pretzel & butter rolls as appetizers, and they were delicious. She got the burger (very good) and I got the carbonara, a favorite that I usually get when it's on a menu. It was AMAZING - the egg in the middle added some lusciousness (is that a word?) to the dish, and it was one of the best carbonaras I've ever had. Not too salty, perfectly cooked pasta, decadent flavor, and just the right portion size. Absolutely going back, and soon. I just hope that I'll be able to get other items on the menu - the carbonara is already calling my name again...
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Mike B.
Definitely a Top 5 Burger spot in the city of Atlanta. Tad bit overhyped, but all in all a good burger experience.
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Christy M.
Finally! I feel like I've experienced an Atlanta foodie rite of passage. Y'all, I had The Burger. I knew about The Burger long ago. In fact, this was actually not my first attempt to nab one. About a year and a half ago, I tried to go with a group of friends; there were maybe 10 of us. If you are thinking of visiting, let me give you the heads up now: it is NOT built for large groups. There is some seating for large parties, but there's not much seating at all, period. So don't think you're getting one of those precious burgers at 10 p.m. if you show up with 10 people at 9. Not. Gonna. Happen. My second attempt was more recent, just this past December, and only with two other people. "Surely," I thought, "surely this will be my moment." Nope. At 8:45 p.m., the table wait was about an hour and half, and the burgers were already sold out. Once again, I left in a cloud of hunger and disappointment. But this past Sunday, I finally got smart. Why try for one of the elusive 10 p.m. burgers at all? I mean, honestly, do I need to be eating a huge pile of meat, cheese, and fried potatoes at 10 p.m. anyway? No, I do not. So why not hit up H&F on a Sunday morning for brunch, when burgers literally flow as if they were manna from Heaven? And that, folks, is how I now find myself amongst the local blessed/cursed. Blessed, because I have experienced what is likely to be the most delicious burger I will ever eat. Two rounds of juicy, oh-so-tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned beef, topped with the melted cheese. Sandwiched between them, wisps of red onion so thin they are like angels' wings. Four thick, crunchy slices of bread & butter pickles that bring the perfect amount of sweetness. And all this, nestled in a buttery, grilled bun that is at once both perfectly fluffy and yet substantial enough to hold it all together. The house-made ketchup and mustard on the side were amazing, but absolutely unnecessary. The Burger sings, y'all. And the fries? They do The Burger justice. Which is saying something. And why am I cursed? Because I can't stop thinking about it. And you won't be able to, either.
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Leah V.
I have been here probably 3 times. I usually go on a date. The drinks are stellar and the food is always incredibly tasty (although, the portions kind of suck ass considering the price...I'm a small girl, and if I'm not full by the end of a meal - something is terribly wrong). However, the rudeness I experienced at my last visit will keep me from returning ever again. Newsflash, guys, you're not the only joint in Atlanta with fancy drinks and such. So what if you have a coveted hamburger? Until you get rid of that chick at the hostess stand who thinks it's cool to smack gum in front of customers and present herself like she just rolled out of bed, I'm steering clear, and I'm telling anyone who will listen how H&F prefers to be "too cool" rather than provide customer service to guests. Seriously, I felt like Mary being told there was no more room at the Inn. Fail. Short story short: H&F wouldn't find the space for us, so we went to Abattoir, had a fabulous meal, and were seated immediately because the folks who run that place aren't dumb enough to try to fit a restaurant inside something meant to be a barber shop.
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Jason Z.
Burger is as advertised. Great beef, bun and toppings. Pickles are house made as are the condiments. Definitely worth the trip and you can't go wrong with a $12 meal in Buckhead.
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Carol L.
I missed out on one of their limited edition burgers during my visit (damn flight delay), but I stayed for a late dinner anyhow. No reservations are taken and it was still about a 30-45 minute wait on a Wednesday night around 10 pm. The space seems equally split between the bar area (first-come, first-served seating and really loud) and the small dining room (you can leave your name for a table when you arrive). It's all small plates for sharing, but some items are more substantial than others. I decided on: * 1/2 dozen (raw) BLUE POINT OYSTERS * PORK SKIN NOODLE SOUP - I thought there would be some crispy pig skin involved, but it's not the case. There were some tender meatballs, thick-cut super-soft noodles, kale and shiitake in a thin pork broth seasoned with bourbon barrel soy. Overall, it was good with the broth being the best part. The meatballs were on the slightly bland side though. * POACHED FARM EGG AND DUCK LIVER - This is like having breakfast for dinner. In addition to the perfectly poached egg, there was griddled bacon on a couple of johnnycakes drizzled with sorghum syrup. Then there was the duck liver, a first for me. It's similar to foie gras, which I'm not sad is banned in California. I felt guilty for having it, but I wanted to try it just once. I think the dish would still be great without it. * FRIED APPLE PIE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM - This hand pie had a great crust and the chunks of apple inside were piping hot. It was definitely freshly fried. It came with a small scoop of ice cream. There was a special dessert that night that sounded great too, made across the way at Eugene, but I didn't want to pass on this and I'm glad I didn't. To drink I had their SMOKING CHANGO made with berkshire ragged mt. rum, king's ginger, dubbonet, breckenridge bitters, fidencio classico mezcal and bitter truth decanter bitters. It's a strong drink, but you cannot pass on one of their cocktails. Service was good. Out-of-towners: You'll have to cab it here. And don't make plans for after dinner because this outing will take a few hours.
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Nick S.
The best burger I've ever had. The small plates were good too, but you go here for the burger.
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Kate W.
Great burger, one of the better, however small portions for the prices, and ridiculously small space for such a huge demand. Expand!
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Cynthia K.
Awesome! Fresh boar sausage, tea collared greens and bacon Carmel popcorn. My taste buds are exploding in delight!
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Justin M.
Very glad to report H&F fired that worthless manager from Feb. 2014 and I am now safely installed back in my neighborhood bar. My boycott is over!
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Cece U.
I'm just going to agree with half of the other reviews. Holeman & Finch serves the best burger I have ever had. I just wish the date I went on here wasn't the worst. I guess the burger and the date cancel each other out. Also, the fries were really good too. The service was excellent and parking was easy. The atmosphere was fun and trendy. I will definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu which I've heard great things about as well. I am just thankful that I am one of the fortunate in this world who've got to indulge in that burger :)
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Emilia L.
Came to H&F just one day shy of the airing of Bourdain's "The Layover" featuring Atlanta eateries, including H&F. We arrived around 11:15 on Sunday to find a very long line already. They open at 11:30 for Sunday brunch. Be mindful of that -- COME EARLY. Since there were six of us, we were seated at the bar. It was quite cramped but doable. Thankfully, there were hooks for the ladies' purses. I got the burger and BF decided to try Neutral Ground -- a sandwich of fried oysters and shrimp, mayo, lettuce, pickles, sriracha and served with a couple of onion rings. He also got a ginger ale, which came out of individual bottles served in the skinniest glass ever. The ginger ale was very gingery and not that sweet. Pretty refreshing and different. Thankfully, Greg, the bartender, was an easy guy to chat with because our food took quite a while to come out. The burger patties were juicy and soft with slightly crispy edges. The slivers of red onion were only slightly cooked and not strong at all. I ate my fill and gave the rest to the BF. Still think it is incredibly salty, though it is the kind of subtle salty that is not that noticeable until you see that half your water glass is gone. The shrimp and oysters in the BF's sandwich were huge. I tried a bite of oyster and it was lightly fried, so I mainly tasted the oyster itself, including how slimy it was :\ I always eat oysters with cocktail sauce so just a plain oyster itself wasn't my thing. One thing of note: portions are on the small side, compared to other restaurants. We are so used to gargantuan portions that to see just a small handful of fries or two onion rings on a plate can come as a shock. It is not a bad thing; in fact, it is nice to just eat what you have been given and not have leftovers. To my amusement, I noticed Anthony Bourdain got a heaping helping of fries. Mmmmm-hm.
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Tiffany C.
We tried this place for the first time last night and we would return in a heartbeat! We had a great server who was very helpful and informative. The atmosphere was nice as well- perhaps a little on the loud side, but it was not ridiculous. The food was delicious! Our top picks of the evening were the roasted baby beets, quail with creamed corn, deviled eggs, collard greens, and last but not least the fried apple pie. Overall we had a great experience and we certainly would return a second time if given the opportunity.
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Jamie H.
Holeman and Finch is happily close to my residence when I'm in town. The cocktails are always amazing and the staff is very friendly. On one occasion, our waiter wasn't quite up to par with his knowledge of the charcuterie but since then, I haven't had a problem. My favorite dish at H&F has to be the fried oysters, although I'd be happy with the fish and chips, steak tartare, or carbonara. I'm always excited to try their new dishes and cocktails!
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Cassie C.
Get here early to order a burger. You have to wait for it. Be prepared.
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Chris S.
Very original/unique menu, if you're into veal brains and tripe pudding, but each menu has a date stamp, indicating a dynamic offering, which was nice to see. I went there after seeing this place on a documentary about the nations's 10-best sandwiches. This place was nominated for their famous 10pm burgers, limited to 24 per night. I was waaay early passing through town, but figured I'd at least have dinner and if the vibe justified, stay for a few drinks and maybe catch the 10pm before i took off. As early as i was, it was too late. the place is super tiny (bar area was maybe 15x15? and the dining area was like a hallway). The seating area at the L-shaped bar is pretty cool and especially accommodating for groups, as it has sections that extend slightly away from the bar, as if a few high-tops were pushed up against it, so 3 people can easily sit together and have the bar as the 4th seat. Very cool, but if there's not a spot for you, good luck. They have 2 other tiny tables or you're stuck eating your meal at the drink rail with about 6 inches between your face and the wall. I decided to tuck in my skirt and have dinner with the wall. Server was unapologetic about the strange menu and lacked any real recommendations, which quickly killed the excitement I had for eating at a place that could make a burger worth placing within the top 10 sandwiches in america. (He later redeemed himself when his name on the check said: "D Vader"... that alone was worth 20%). I ordered some of the bacon and caramel popcorn (how could you lose with that) and the tri-tip. Popcorn was ok. Never thought I'd say this, but the flavor of the bacon was a little heavy, haha. Trust me, i love bacon... maybe just too unexpected for my pallet to experience it with popcorn. Tri-tip was about 6 bites. $15 price tag on the menu should have clued me in on that, but nonetheless, my belly was sad. Must admit the taste was wonderful, though. I ordered a mixed drink with just a splash of mix, but it still showed up watered down and i knew my tab would spiral out of control without much to show for it if i stuck around much longer, so I decided to skate. In summary... it's a cool place if you get there early enough. Not ideal for a road warrior, but I could see doing some pre-game with a couple pals. Nice spot for a date, if she can stomach reading the menu. If you're mindful of the portions, then you should be okay. I probably wouldn't go again, but I'm a little dismayed i didn't try the enticing cheese options on the menu.
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Laura W.
This place is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. It's a great spot for a date night, as long as you and your date are both adventurous eaters. The menu changes regularly which keeps things interesting. I love eating at the bar when there's room because it's a lot of fun to watch the bartenders craft their speciality cocktails.
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Autumn B.
Holeman & Finch had great service and a tasty burger. Portion sizes were smaller (we literally got about 10-12 fries each). The Burger, which they are most known for was good but I would not say award winning. They close early on Sunday and that is the only day they serve it at a decent time of day to eat a double cheeseburger nor do they provide call in orders on Sunday and the kitchen closes at 430pm. So if you are not up for eating a burger as a midnight snack or for breakfast some planning is involved to get there during that perfect window of time at the end of the week. The deviled eggs which is most talked about besides sandwich was three half eggs and we only liked one flavor. It's a cool place to try but others tell me the rest of the menu is otherwise disappointing.
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Candace L.
LOVE this restaurant. Of course, the 10 o'clock burger is great. The double patties and fresh bread melts in your mouth.. homemade ketchup and mustard AND pickles? A favorite! ... on everything. Its the perfect version of a classic hamburger. P.S. They DO sell out before 10pm - get there early, especially if you'd actually like to sit down while you eat. The bar is my favorite seat in any restaurant.. This one is nice and intimate, but its also small and cramped. Don't expect to sit in the most comfortable place for this bar meal.. Also, expect to wait for a drink. Drinks here are perfectly crafted - I hardly recognize all the ingredients in each specialty cocktail, but somehow they always make something unique and tasty. Food - Tapas style food, great for sharing. Order a bunch of plates. A lot of their dishes are seasonal.. and even tastier than they sound. This is the place to try something new. Their jamon and cheeses are a specialty, but I highly recommend picking an item you've never had! Kitchen is open late - another plus. P.S. Bacon caramel popcorn = a must try.
(5)
Aaron W.
Went late on a Friday night. Had the pancetta, it was amazing. Great cocktail recommendation by our server. Will come back.
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Keo S.
The hype is real. Amazing service and food. I wanted to keep eating, that's all I can say. Drinks were a little pricey and "foo foo", but the food was absolutely delicious. Love the pork belly sandwich and the seasonal corn. I can't wait to come back and try the burger. One of the best placest to eat in Atlanta and casual enough to be feel comfortable for all groups. :)
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Catherine L.
I went to H&F after reading Yelp reviews. Was more planning on experiencing what people seemed to qualify as a great mixing place (as in mixed drinks). But turns out the 4 starts are for the ambiance and the food, more than for the drinks. The drink list was actually quite limited, and the one I got, with peach liqueur (I think) and cracked pepper on top was not bad. Maybe not $11 good though. The food on the other hand was nothing short of amazing! I got the pork sandwich and the pear salad. Both were outstanding. Pork melts in your mouth and offers such a delicate contrast to the sweet toasted bun and creaminess of the coleslaw. More please! The pear salad was served warm and savory, and was a total novelty for my taste buds. My only regret: not ordering the peach salad too. Be prepared to wait though. I was on my own and still was given an hour wait, or the bar, which was busy at the time. I waited about 20 minutes for a seat to open up. Totally worth it!
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Jason S.
If there was ever a reason for you to visit Atlanta, GA., Holeman and Finch should be that one reason. This restaurant is worthy of a 3-Star rating in the Michelin Guide. The cuisine is truly exceptional and worth the special journey. The spirits are handcrafted from top quality liquor, the service is far beyond any restaurant at the same price point, and the food stands in a class by itself.
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Liz K.
My review of H&F has altered over the past couple years ever since it opened. It is now one of my favorite restaurants, and go to places. I take out of towners here (friends from LA) and they loooooved it. I love how the drinks are specially crafted by mixologists. If I want a drink especially made for me a certain way- they know how to do it. They will take a gin and tonic to another level. Anyway, the food is fab. Anything weird from parts to normal ol' piece of lettuce drizzeled with some kind of fancy smacy vinegrette. Pork buns? Omg heaven. I would eat 5 of those if they didn't cost $10/plate. Hehe. The burger? I've had it twice and I DO like it-- but I just can't eat something THAT heavy at 10 pm. It is one of those "must try" things I guess... I didn't care for the carbonara. Too rich and heavy also. The cheese was overbearing the flavor even after the egg was mixed in. Great vibe, and great energy throughout the place.
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Kevin C.
Thought the reviews of the burger might be hype, but decided to try H&F for myself. First, the deviled eggs are pretty good, but they're not the best I've ever had. I want to try the pimento cheese next time I'm there. The burger, on the other hand, was the best I've ever had...anywhere. The mix of brisket and chuck is fantastic, and the accompanying cheese, onions, pickles, buns and condiments make this burger a home run. I'm going to start cooking my burgers on my griddle rather than my grill, as the taste of this burger is no doubt driven by the fat content of the beef used. I would recommend this burger to anyone. We waited 30 minutes for the doors to open on brunch, and this thing is worth every minute. Going to do dinner here sometime and try the more daring dishes.
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tugger m.
This is not the best burger in the city. It is DARN good but that's it. This is the ongoing debate between my boyfriend and I. He swears it is the best in the city. It loses points with me for the wait and hype aannd I think Farm Burger bests it by a mile. While we waited the 2 hours for one of the 24 burgers cooked exactly at 10 pm, I had an amazing bacon pasta and a perfect craft ginger ale. The bf had a tapas style pancake breakfast. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere cozy. You should definitely go check em out.
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Enoch C.
yeah, i'd come here again sometime. i first saw this place on food network and then heard my friends talking about it. i knew i had to check it out myself. my group of 9 got there at 9. and yes, it is VERY easy to miss. it's across the street from panera in the aramore complex next to restaurant eugene. we waited til around 9:45 to get seated. until then we were just obstacles for the servers to maneuver around in the cramped bar area. luckily we got the big communal table in the dining area, but i definitely wouldn't recommend coming with a large group as we did. i think we got lucky. we got our burgers promptly at 10:30 and we went to town. "burger time!" we all yelled as we chowed down on h&f burgers. i was really quick to judge the burgers after having burgers from ann's snack bar, vortex, and farm burger but the wise words of a friend cut off the supply to my haterade. it's a simple burger. what you have to judge it on is pretty much patty quality alone. and with that, the patty's are quite good. it tastes like a really good homemade patty. the pickles were a little too sweet for me, but everyone else seemed to love them. the french bread was a great choice to compliment the patty. overall a little greasy, but delicious. i think the hype does kill the anticipation of the burger. i mean, this is a burger i would easily pass up if it were on the regular menu in order to try other things. maybe they know that? but for 10 bucks for burger and fries, it's not a bad deal at all. and if you're with friends, the long wait doesn't seem so long. i'd say it's worth a try if you haven't been. we went on a monday night - their least busy night and all got burgers. i'd like to try it again, although it'd have to be a night where i can get my friends together to go. service was excellent and besides the fire alarm going off, an enjoyable dining experience.
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Thomas S.
I finally was able to get here and enjoy H&F for the first time...then I went again 4 days later. While I had to wait a decent 1.5 hours for a table (and the host forgot about us), I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. The bar was crazy packed while we waited but after getting a seat the time flew by. The mixologists at the bar are very good at what they do and don't shy away from the multitude of questions I had about the drinks they served up. Egg whites gave smooth and frothy texture, citrus appears to be always fresh squeezed, and even the shape of the ice cubes made a difference for my drinks on the rocks. Sure the drinks will cost more than the meal but as someone who enjoys a good cocktail, it's worth it. Beer selection is decent given the small size of this place. Many styles are given a place here but only one or two producers per style of brew. As for the meal, oh boy. I feel like this is the ultimate value play for a Friday night. The Charcuterie selection was almost decadent, pork rinds salty and flavorful, and the carbonara was a simple preparation packed with an abundance of character. The second night we visited after our dinner nearby, this time just for the hamburger. It's everything it's cracked up to be in my book. Don't let the hype oversell this burger. It's not the second coming but executes beautifully on all aspects. I left knowing this is a destination that allows me to come with friends and spend 3 hours soaking in the libations sharing terrific food.
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M L.
#2/18 I went there last night with my girlfriend who won't eat weird food. She ordered fried oysters, beef tartar, and I ordered veal curry wurst, gratin of marrow and veal brain! I had a thick beer, rabbit something, and another one - dang well, it was a pale ale, i forgot the name! Crystal had a wheatbeer! Yum. I wanted to have dessert there, but there was no way that was happening bc i was so full from my dinner and beer! I love all the dishes I order, and after I ordered them, I asked the waitress if they were weird enough items from the menu, she said that I am doing well. =) Yey for me for trying new things! The veal wurst was the best, the veal brain has the texture of silky tofu, and the marrow was awesome, if you've never had veal brain before, this is definitely where you need to try it. I'm definitely going back. Then when i got home to tell my other half abt it, he gave me a hard time about eating veal, bc we both gave up beef! Comon' love, veal is a young cattle, beef is a grown cattle! i didn't give up veal!!! just beef!!! He even made me wikipedia that, he wants to know if wikipedia saids veal is beef. Lucky me, it's NOT beef! Holeman, i'll be coming back for more VEAL!!!!
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Vee W.
The whole concepts is nice but they have the worst business concept. We went there for a birthday party and it was terrible. I enjoyed the dancers but the waiter finally took our orders after a very long time. After about an hour they came back and said they were out of chicken and lamb. That's everything on their menu. They claim that they will discount out bill by $10 and charged us 20% gratuity. Which for me is for great services and we did not have a good experience at all. I will never go back there again not even for free.
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Bob G.
It's always frustrating when you don't get the same experience as the majority of the reviewers clearly have. Nice ambience in the place, very busy and clearly a popular place. GF and I ordered a charcuterie platter to share as a starter to get us moving while we dwelled on the decisions for main course. When the drinks arrived we added our order for clams and the kale salad. Much to our surprise, no annoyance actually, they brought the main course while we were halfway through our first course. I told them to take it away. Basic communication between floor staff and kitchen obviously poor. The menu is a bit unusual, but that doesn't make it is good. They deducted the drinks from the bill, but that is too late. I can afford the drinks. I just want a good dining experience and we left disappointed. As a Gastro pub, it doesn't come anywhere near somewhere like longman and eagle in Chicago.
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Mark D.
Although the burger was disappointing, everything else I've had has been incredible. I had to add a star.
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Broderick S.
I've been back for the burger and its excellent, the new hot dog is giving it a run for its money too -- 50% beef 50% fat, and 100% tasty. Although the burger is great and warrants its own page on H&F's new website, the perfect alternative is the delicious pancetta carbonara. Its actually better than the burger, pair it with a delicious cocktail or wine and you're set.
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L C.
I've been to H&F several times before, but only recently got to try the elusive 10pm cheeseburger. Damn. That was delicious. Went with a group of friends and hunkered down for a couple of hours with a revolving door of small plates and drinks until 10pm came around. Since the place is small, we were lucky to get a table as soon as we did (arrived at 8 on a Friday and were seated at a table by 8:30). Stuffed as I was by 10pm, I couldn't NOT eat the cheeseburger...and wow, H&F gives Flip a run for its money. Also, I have to give kudos to the servers and bar staff - they're so knowledgeable about the food and its preparation/origin. They're also uber laid back, despite the restaurant being a mad house...they could easily be pretentious foodie snobs if they wanted to be (some of the patrons have these tendencies...you can't help but overhear ridic comments at the communal table from people who have watched one too many episodes of Top Chef and proclaim themselves foodies), but it's apparent that the staff just loves sharing good food with their customers. I can't help but love the Crunchy Gentleman, even though I could make it at home. Something about their homemade mustard makes me drool...
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Julie J.
$22 for a "roast chicken for 2." You think, okay, that must be good, it must be enough to feed 2 people comfortably, let's order it. Except when the chicken comes out, it's the size of a quail. A very scrawny quail. COME ON! My boyfriend and I dined here with high expectations. I mean, anyone would, right? We ordered a bunch of stuff, including the oysters (super fresh -- I don't like oysters and I had 2), deviled eggs (great, but, uh, it basically costs $1 per half egg??), steak tartare, and bone marrow (wow). Oh yeah, and that ridiculous-in-a-bad-way roast chicken. I know this place is highly rated and acclaimed, and while I agree that the flavors were spot on, H&F can't possibly claim that such a meager dish properly served 2. When that chicken arrived on our table, we were both shocked and speechless. Did it taste good? Yes, of course it did. But the sticker and reality shock ain't worth it. Such a shame because we had such a great dining experience up until that point. Then, we left the restaurant, disgruntled and still hungry. Go there, eat, drink, but just don't order that chicken.
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John G.
i have been here several times and the burger is really the best item on the brunch menu as far as I'm concerned. I do like the bannana bread as an app. although last time it was a little cold, like it was in the fridge. My burger was not as good as last time...it was very good but it seemed like it was less juicy, maybe they overcooked . Overall it was all good, we didnt have to wait very long to sit down maybe 10 minutes.
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Adisa N.
Went tonight with my attorney. It was crowded and we were hoping to have burgers but they sold out fast. No biggie. We have had them before and they were delicious, so we scoured the menu. We had the pork buns and the hot dog. The pretzel. The fish n chips, the lamb schnitzel, and the roasted mushrooms and grits. Everything was delicious and the servers get just as excited about the food as you do. Cocktails were amazing too. Love the energy, the food, the vibe. H&F is as good as it gets in Atlanta. By the way, start with the Bacon Caramel Popcorn which is actually listed as a dessert. (Lil menu trick my server taught me)
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steven c.
I ended up at Holeman & Finch Thursday night with my most regular restaurant partner. We arrived at 9:15 and were seated in the middle of the communal table. With moderate anxiety we tried to order two of the burgers, and we were told that we were "in play." This made the ordering process difficult, and as we stumbled over a few questions about things we'd never tasted like rabbit livers our seasoned, but rough around the edges waiter took our menus. "I've got you," he said. I like to ask waiters for recommendations, but to have zero input was new for me. First came a tongue salad, which was great. Next an assortment of deviled eggs, another success. I probably wouldn't have chosen either of these items, but as we waited to see if we were going to get burgers it certainly added to our experience. At 10 p.m. one man started yelling "Burger," as his female counter party yelled "time." It was a little corny, but fun. We didn't get burgers on the first wave, and got nervous as our neighbors started to ask for them, and were simply told no. Eventually we got our burger. Best burger ever, I'm going to go with yes. It was better than FLIP, and I don't really think I've been paying that much attention prior to that. Now the benchmark is set. Worth checking out ...
(5)
Taylor H.
Every minute of my experience at Holman & Finch was amazing! We did not have a reservation and unfortunately there was a 45 minute wait (on a monday!). So, we sat at the bar instead and that turned out to be an amazing experience. The bartender was a classic "mixologist" who really took time, effort, and intensity with each drink. We then indulged on a smorgasbord of small plates, including: Fried Green Tomatoes, Pancetta Carbonara, Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole, and Duck Buns. Solid experience. Each dish was prepared with such care and delivered HOT! I will definitely go back and would recommend this to anyone who loves the gastropub concept mixed with creative drinks.
(5)
Diana A.
The food here is fabulous. Everything from their burgers to the pates/terrines, deviled eggs, salads and on and on. In the department of drinks, they have craftily prepared drinks and an elegant wine and beer list. The downside: very busy and VERY loud. No reservations, which means it's first come, first sit at a table type of place. If there are no tables they have a beautiful bar, but too often it gets awfully crowded and too loud. My suggestion: arrive early to really enjoy the food and hopefully your company. Otherwise, come later for "the place to be" type of atmosphere. If it was not for the loud atmosphere this place would be five starts, because I really love the food here. I am just really sensitive to overbearing loudness.
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Scott M.
Few if any restaurants are worth of 5 of 5, but this place is close. The small plates are great, the wine and beer selections, while limited, are quality, and the service is always good. After more than a dozen visits I only wish it was larger and open for lunch - so if you want to try it, come early or expect to wait (if you want the hamburgers just go for brunch).
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Ross R.
OK, I went here just because of the hype, I read the praise here of the burger and had to try it. I've been to Ann's, Sublime, Vortex, FLIP, and so on to H&F to see if the legend was to be proven or debunked. A friend and I arrived on a Saturday night at 9pm. It was busy but not packed. We found two seats together at the bar and asked to be put on the list for the burger. We had an hour to wait, so that meant two things: cocktails and appetizers. First, let me say the cocktails are great. Fresh ingredients, rare and bizarre spirits, and knowledgeable staff made for a perfect bar experience. I'd love to tell you all that I ordered but the names escape me but I think one was called a "A left hook in the rye." Fun, tasty, and potent described all of them that were sampled. Next the apps, we ordered three and they ranked good, great, and amazing. The Crunchy Gentleman was good, nice texture and flavor but it's really just a hot ham and cheese at the end of the day. Quality ingredients but when the mustard it the best thing about the sandwich, you're left wanting a bit more. The great category was the fried oysters. Great cornmeal breading, no grease, and large tasty oysters. The matching breaded and fried pickles were a nice surprise as well. I could have eaten twice the amount served and never even noticed. The amazing comment was for the chicken liver pate. My friend said he didn't like pate but this one made him a believer. Creamy, savory, tangy, all combined on toast points for a near perfect plate. The only complaint was the service size, for two, it left us battling for the final bite. So then the chant went up, "Burger, Time, Burger Time." And our main course appeared. A double patty cheeseburger with thin shoestring fries along with house-made ketchup and mustard on the side. The first bite was great. A hot, juicy, cheesy, mouthful with just a hit of sweetness, I loved it. Now I have to say about 3/4 into it, and it cooled most of the magic wore out. It started to become a heavy cheeseburger. I think the man behind the curtain here has to do with the sizzling meat, warm bun, and gooey cheese. Once that starts to dissipate, the special leaves with it. So I urge you to eat quickly because while the heat is there, it's near perfect. One final shout out to the staff which was friendly, funny, and genuinely seems to enjoy their job.
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Christopher P.
burger + coke = 12 dolla burger what what!! wifey and I have been there twice to get one of the night burgers.... negative ghostrider.... fast forward to sunday brunch... score! on a scale of 1 -10 it gets a 9. It's a damn good burger. pound for pound wise, on a good day, it could be the best burger in america... could be the h&f buns have a smooth buttery texture, kind of like a potato bread. the double patties were a tad too greasy and not salty like some other reviews have mentioned. the bread and butter pickles help balance the burger. fries were the bees knees as were the catsup and spicy stard.... just go
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Alberto V.
This has rapidly become one of my top two restaurants in Atlanta. The food is always excellent, the menu changes so you do not get bored and they have a decent selection of wines and cocktails. If you go, you have to have an open mind: there is a parts section to the menu and some of the best dishes come from that section. Overall, its the go to place for us. Only drawback is that it is a bit pricey and they do not take reservations so you may have to wait. The bar is packed on the weekends so you may have to wait standing, outside :). Still it is worth the wait.
(5)
Bianca W.
So, here's the thing.... I don't know what it is, I'm the queen of the road trip, I have an excellent sense of direction, but I kept getting lost last night, and for some reason I found H&F a little tricky to find, but once I got there the evening was fantastic.... A group of Yelpers decided to hit H&F after a fantastic Yelp event, maybe its because I'm a sucker for dark wood and modern contemporary design, but H&F hit all the right design notes for me, while the space is small, it's oddly cozy, and absolutely chic. I ended up mingling in the bar area with friends, every time time I'd ask someone what they were drinking I was met with "Southern Cola," upon first sip of this magical concoction my taste buds kind of freaked out, it was unlike anything I had ever tasted, kind of sweet, a little tangy, so I headed to the end of the bar, caught the eye of a vest-ed waiter and got my drink on. Officially The Southern Cola contains: Mexican cola, Amaro Cio Ciaro and lime flavored ice cubes, a fucking fiesta of goodness in my mouth. And those kids working behind the bar, after watching them mix drinks for two minutes I could tell they were master mixologists, and that's a skill I can respect. While chatting with the boys I happened to peek into the kitchen, and let me tell you, H&F does not fuck around, the kitchen looked like a well oiled machine churning out delicious looking burgers, shiny buttery buns, cheese dripping off juicy patties of naughty hunks of beef(even this vegetarian can appreciate attractive men making sexy food in the kitchen). We ended up grabbing the communal table, and while there were a few fantastic sounding veg friendly options on the menu after stealing one of my PIC's fries I knew my stomach wanted to forego the fussiness and just have some good old fashioned fries. A few minutes later I was met with a mini cast iron skillet of warm, crispy, salty, tender, yummy, scrumptious homemade pom frites, add a generous, and I mean generous helping of homemade katsup for this katsup enthusiast, and I was the happiest girl at the party. I don't think I've ever been so satisfied after an order of fries, in fact, that's all I had, JUST FRIES, and let me tell you, I wanted for nothing else the entire evening. Our waitress was truly stunning, and in between filling our orders and keeping our glasses full, she added a healthy dose of fantastic conversation and laughs, great time had by all, we even met a fabulous new friend in town on business from DC, I hope the Yelpers didn't scare him too much. While waxing philosophic about iPhone apps and video games, I sat back and enjoyed the glow on the stuffed faces of my newest partners-in-crime(PICs for the uninitiated), and I was filled with many thanks for H&F as the backdrop for a wonderful evening. I see a trip to H&F in my near future, if only for more fries and Southern Colas.....
(4)
Kristi B.
Still loving H&F. We went again this week and I wasn't that hungry after a huge dinner at JCT the previous night plus some Thai food for lunch. I had an interesting dinner of pimento cheese and fried sweet pickles. Semi- rounded on the food groups? My assistant had deviled eggs and bacon caramel corn. Which was interesting, but I just like regular caramel corn. Anyway, I'm still a fan, I think if I lived in ATL this would be in the permanent restaurant rotation.
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David R.
Since a friend from out of town was visiting, I thought it would be a good excuse to finally try what some claim to be the best burger. We did get there early to see if we had to get on a list. It's strictly first come first serve: so come early, have a couple drinks, then try the 10PM burger! Sure, later I found out that they serve burgers all day long on Sundays, but I think it is more fun to participate in the 10PM gimmick. The space itself is pretty small, and they do try to make it seem like a more upscale bar. I first noticed they had a good selection of single malts...I've been trying peaty ones and they had a Lagavulin 16. Really nice scotch: definitely will pick up a bottle when I've got a special occasion. Next I tried one of their special mixed drinks...I like that they do feature rye whiskey. It's a whiskey that was sorely neglicted, but thankfully is making a comeback. And now, my impressions of "the main event"....the burger. My verdict is that it is a good burger, but I wouldn't rank it as my favorite. I think for people who like cheeseburgers, this would be the best burger. It is very rich in cheese. The main aspect I like in a burger, though, is nice and thick and red in the center. Since the meat wasn't the main star, it isn't my favorite. However, they do get extra brownie points for having a really good bun, fries, and handmade ketchup. These guys have a wining formula: entice you to come early, have drinks, have some splendid grease to wash it down with another nightcap!
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Eatoutatlanta E.
We really enjoy eating here... we ordered all "the Parts" and they where all great... execept the Lamb fries where too sweet with the syrup.... ask for the pickeld dish... if you like pickeled foods this was a geat mix of peppers, small tomatoes, onions. The staff is very friendly and they "Get It" ....
(5)
Jen C.
Nondescript hipster bar and pub serving up great beer, strong cocktails, and an awesome burger that is worth all the annoying protocols you have to do to get it. The waitstaff is beyond accommodating, friendly, responsive and blew me away at every turn. Funny, because its hipster you expect to see the younger crowd sporting the geeky chic eyewear; which you obvi do. What you don't expect is to see the grey hairs sporting the hipster eyewear but they are equally as hip as the younger gens, but in a different more sophisticated "experienced" way. Think expensive looking Harry Potters, not the retro Ray Bans. But I digress....Did I mention David Cross was there? I'm telling you, this place has got it going on. We were a party of 5 that arrived at 8.30 to try the elusive 10pm burger. We put our names on the list for the dining room, but ended up shadowing a five top in the bar to the point we almost shared the end of their meal with them. We finally took their table and 2 hours later the maitre'd came by and said how glad he was that we got this table because every one in the dining room had decided not to move. He bought us a round of bourbon on the house, which was very memorable. Now, onto the food and drink. Started off with the Valley Forge, which has a special place in my heart because my dad went to THE Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania...how's that for full circle? Anywho, it was a strong martini, pretty good if you're in need of a stiff one. Then saw that they had Rogue Yellow Snow on tap so went with that for the rest of the night, it was perf and went really well with the burg. The pork buns and carbonara are just as good as the reviews have said. The actual buns are the most soft and delicious and buttery buns, go perfectly with the pork. Highly recommend. Wanted the pretzel but it was 86ed after we ordered it. The burger is just as good as everyone has already said. Very rich, tender, and lingers in your mouth. Never had one quite like it, and I've had a lot of gourmet burgers, but this one was different. You could tell the beef was high quality. Whole experience just hard to describe. All in all, it was a great, memorable experience. Would return in a heartbeat.
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Nishant P.
Holeman and finch, is undoubtedly a unique place. The pedestal was definitely high, as everyone I spoke to so generously informed me of the great food, and oh yea, this so called 10pm burger. I finally made the plunge after a complete stranger, and resident "elite" Yelper, Erin D. (shout out to Erin!) suggested going there for dinner. My friends and me had no intentions of going there for this burger, but due to a late afternoon nap, and my laziness, we somehow ended arriving around 9pm. We initially ordered two plates and one part, and as expected received the small portions, The food, however, was delicious, but for an individual who wanted to eat to fulfill his apatite, it didn't hold up. 9:45 rolled around, and we had to inquiry. Our waiter, who by the way was extremely friendly and on point when it came to describing the menu to first timers, gave us the in on the burger. Getting on the list for the burger might have saved the night. With the portion size and our hunger level still very high, we would have dropped a least $40 bucks more a person to come out satisfactorily full. When it arrived, I was impressed. I certainly wasn't expecting two patties, let alone cheese, onions and some spicy mustard to die for. To be blunt, it was good. I can't honestly say it was the best burger I have had, but it's up there. I think what made it good however, was that I was just really hungry. In which case, my opinion is biased. All in all, I suggest experiencing it yourself, because like it most cases, the best opinion is your own opinion.
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Ann T.
H&F (as we like to call it) is cool. It's crowded every night that it is open. There's a reason for this. The food is really good and the service is excellent, most of the time. There is one waiter in there who's strange and I kind of try to avoid sitting in his section but in general, the guys in there are swell and enthusiastic to have you try and love the things that come out of their kitchen. I think the secret of H&F's success is 1). the food (it is unique and nicely done) 2). the location...excellent. I live in the building and so for me, I just walk downstairs and 3). the intimate dining experience due to the small size of the restuarant. It's like a little cocktail party in there each night. You sit down in the bar and you are in such close-quarters, you end up meeting and talking to the other patrons around you. It is FUN! As for the cocktails, they are really different and interesting. I like the Coke Cocktail thingy with the lime juice infused, ice-cube. Watch out though, it has a serious KICK! More than two and you will feel like hell the next morning. I had a basil infused cocktail one evening and thought it was the perfect summer cocktail. Not too sweet, not too basil-y, not too bland. Perfect. Refreshing. The wine list is great as well and they have some local wines, yay for them! Support the local food-chain (anybody seen Food, Inc?). The burger is really excellent, as everybody says. I know it is a mix of different meats and it is sublime. The bread really is a nice compliment as well. If you eat it at 10:00 after a couple of those yummy cocktails, it will taste even better! Just make sure to tell your waiter at 9:30-ish if you want to "reserve" a burger. The small plates are small. Don't expect to come there for a full dinner unless you don't have much of an appetite or you don't care about dropping $75 for dinner with drinks (that's a lot to me!). That is my one reason for not giving them five stars. I think it is too pricey for what you get food-wise. Wear your trendy best. Good singles scene too. I'm single and appreciate that. This is not a cheesy crowd, but rather a sophisticated and cool one.
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Stephie P.
I've only had drinks and dessert at this place but I'm a fan. Apparently they're famous for their burgers, gonna have to try that next time! We got the fried apple pie and the coke float, which were both very, very good. FYI - the spoons were wider than the shapely glass of our coke float. It posed a problem when we got to the bottom of the glass and our spoons grazed the top of the ice cream. And gents, don't worry the waitresses will not judge you if you order the most girly drink on the menu. You go ahead and enjoy that apple cocktail.
(4)
Bobby C.
Quality ingredients and care provide for good food, good drink and absolutely amazing bread here.
(4)
Wallace S.
There's no denying that H&F makes great, well prepared food. I now make it a point to avoid the fantastic fried oysters and deviled eggs just so I can see what else is on the menu. Their food is probably a little too adventurous for a good number of my friends, but they can't help but be won over by the exquisitely crafted drinks. I love to sit at the bar and marvel at the bartender's skill at mixology. The crowd tends to be the not-quite-thirty-good-job type that are sure to be the stereotypical Buckhead Betty/Bob family in a few years. Not quite my cup of tea, but the food, drinks, and great service keep me coming.
(4)
Robert M.
Wow...I've never seen so many 5 star reviews gathered in one place since I went over to Citisearch and read reviews of Applebees. Is this a case of borderline mass hysteria? I was expecting President Obama and Miley Cyrus to walk in at any moment to 'calm things down a bit'. eh hem. Sorry to extinguish the fire, but an empty stomach and an $80+ bill makes Robert M. a dull boy. But hey, I'm still giving it 4 stars to fit in with the crowd. I give it 4 stars for its creative menu and culinary effort, but really it is a 3.5 rounded up. I'm only going back one more time, to hunt for and then order the elusive buttermilk fried Snipe. Oh sorry, I meant the burger. Luckily for me, I was with a group and was able to sample additional menu items. The orders: I started off with a 04 Routas Wild Boar French Cab which was pleasant on the nose but ran out of gas at the finish line. It was a decent pick since the 'by the glass' selection was Merlot happy. Buttermilk fried quail with tabasco butter - George Costanza needed special ordered tiny instruments for an operation on a squirrel he ran over (was that on the menu too?). I needed special tiny utensils to eat my fried bird. Yeah...I know, IT'S A QUAIL and this is a small bird! Still left me hungry though. The tabasco butter was brilliant, you could dip Chattahoochee River mudfish in this and make it taste good. Hanger Steak with Bacon/Onion Hash - when this came out I felt like Bear Grylls coming across a lemon caper trout he "caught" after 3 days of starvation (thanks crew!). The bacon gave the steak a nice smoke infused flavor, cooked medium rare, and hit the spot. Still hungry... Farm egg and pancetta carbonara - the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the egg held together the pancetta, romano and pepper together nicely. Still hungry... Beer battered Georgia white shrimp - nice crispy light batter covered amply sized shrimp, the devil must have came down to Georgia for Finch's authentic Georgian shrimp. Still hungry... Bershire pork belly topped with chow chow and laying on some bitter greens - the belly was sliced a bit thick but dissolved nicely and tasted much better with the bitter greens mixed in. Still a bit too chewy even for pork belly. By the way, I am still hungry at this point. Deep fried pork belly (the special of the night) - this was better than the above mentioned pork belly, with a nice crunch yet melts away. However, it was a meal fit for a field mouse. I'm still hungry. The cured meat plate - yeah, this had some prosciutto, some salami, some bresaola and I believe one or two other things. The Bresaola was the winner of the cured meat fight. I could eat pounds of this, but unfortunately a pack rat would go hungry on this plate. Maybe they thought I would accidentally choke if the meat was sliced a bit larger, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Overall, the flavors of the night were pretty good, but not "wow". Once I go back to catch my Snipe, I probably won't be back, no matter how trendy a 'gastro pub' has become in the ATL.
(4)
Jason T.
This is currently my favorite restaurant! The dishes are delicious in taste and interesting in combination. If you love food, you need to check this place out. I live in NC and plan to return just to eat at the public house!
(5)
Bill S.
As the last Yelper to have not tried this place (until tonight), I will say that, YES, the burgers ARE that good! My wife and I also had two of their specialty drinks, which I thought were both pretty ok. The service was very friendly, though it was a little loud, making it a little hard for us to have a conversation. I asked about the burger as soon as we were seated and our waitress said yes she'd put us in for two, though "technically" she wasnt supposed to since we were just having drinks. I thought that was strange, but we did end up ordering a cheese plate to tide us over the 30 minutes or so until the horn sound and cheering from the bar section came, signaling that it was BURGER TIME! Everything else that can be said about H&F has already been said in the 70000 reviews, but a good "Yelp Best Practice" is to still chime in with your two cents no matter how many others have.... its an opinion site, that's what we're here for!
(5)
Travis M.
I've been here half a dozen times and the food is always great. Strangely enough though, I've never actually sat down in the restaurant side. I prefer the fun and energetic bar area (plus the "restaurant" side only has about a dozen tables and seems a bit cramped). After much ado about the 10pm burgers, we decided to forgo any decent dinner hour and give them a try. It was definitely worth the wait! The burgers were great and much larger than i was expecting (2 decent size patties with cheese in the middle served on a delicious fresh baked bun). I would say this is probably the best burger I've had in the A, beating out FLiP for one-on-one taste (though FLiP is definitely more creative in their burger endeavors). We also had the 5 meat platter which is one of my favorite items on the menu.
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Michelle S.
After all of the hype, I had to try this place. I was visiting from out of town and I knew I might be in trouble given all of the folks I talk to from Atlanta had never heard of this place. When I arrived, it was busy but as I sat there, it became packed. I was craving the burger that I had read about in the reviews. No burger on the menu. On the menu were weird things like chicken livers, veal brains, sweetbreads, etc. Although I thought I was adventurous, I did become a bit turned off by the menu. I ended up with pasta carbonara with a farm fresh egg and sliced baby squash. I then ordered a cheese plate for dessert. The pasta was okay, the egg was a bit weird and it wasn't quite cheesy enough for me. The baby squash had excellent flavor and the cheese plate, well, it was a cheese plate. The waitress, who was very friendly, suggested the sparkling pinot noir and that was very good. I thought the food was okay, nothing spectacular. I wish I could have tried that burger. The food was certainly unique. It had a hip feel to the place. Worth a try once, just didn't love it enough to skip trying other new restaurants to go back.
(3)
Joshua P.
Just not very good. I love the kind of restaurant that Holeman and Finch presents itself to be - a gastropub with an interesting menu of odd bits and old classics. The execution just isn't there. Service was iffy. Food was just ok. The tartare was good, but everything else we tried missed the mark by a fair margin. Waste of time and money. Hit up Abbatoir instead.
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Rashar d.
I loved the service. But the food did not blow me away. I did like the defiled eggs but the burger was not the mind blowing experience I was waiting for. I would not mind going again though
(3)
Lisa A.
I had the famous 10:00pm burger at 12:30, today. it's true, the burger is on the Sunday Brunch menu! We got there at about 12:15 and there were already about 15 people waiting for the doors to open. I had no idea how tiny this place was. We grabbed a seat at the communal table and happily ordered the burgers. We started with the pimento cheese spread. It's served with some sesame cracker bread, pretty tasty. Three of us had the burgers and the other person had the chicken fried steak. Burger was very good and I can see why people would wait in line for it. The onion rings were too greasy and soggy for me, but the others all seemed to enjoy them. My friend said the chicken fried steak was good, but he was bummed he did not order the burger! We also ordered two cups of the punch and we were sorry we did not order the pitcher. Perfect way to start the day and not too sweet. Service was fast, which is a good thing because by 1:00 there was a huge line of people waiting to get a table. I don't think I would try and squeeze in here at night, but I know I will be back for brunch, soon!
(5)
Brandon B.
Holeman & Finch is a great find. It's a small modern pub with an inviting atmosphere and extremely attentive staff. I went in by myself after a hard day of work and sat at the bar. The bartender was professional and on-the-ball. If you like beef, try the Tri-Tip steak plate and the oysters are tasty as well. Both tasted awesome with a nice, room temperature pint of Guinness. For dessert I heartily recommend the creme brulee. It has strawberries with roasted strawberry sauce on top. F____kin' incredible. The black coffee I ordered was brewed in a personal sized French press and was out of sight. Be prepared. The plate sizes are small, tapas style. Seems like it would be an ideal late nite date spot. EAT HERE NOW!
(4)
Katie E.
burger was good! and the shaved and cured ham was amazing.. salty but worth a try!
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Hicky F.
I just want to start by saying twice a week I try new restaurants, one for date night and one for ladies night. Last night was ladies night and we went to Holeman & Finch. The place was jam packed and they don't accept reservations, so we had to wait in the bar area to grab a seat just to wait to be seated in the restaurant. It was actually pretty cool ( although it took an hour and a half to get to a table at 9:00 on a Wednesday), because we sat right next to the kitchen where you could watch them cook. We ordered the bread box with 5 varieties and the deviled eggs, both were great! Our little cocktail girl was fun and funny and the bartender ended up slinging us some pity shots for the gratuitous wait. When we did finally sit we had been contemplating whether or not to leave, but were just happy to sit down. Our waiter was awesome and knowledgable, I told him I was a veggie and he ordered me 3 things- more deviled eggs (yummy!) a light salad with a type of young mustard green, almonds & orange zest, (delicious), and a bowl of okra with smoked peppers (fantastic!) My friend had the fresh carbonara and swooned over it. We loved the joint despite the wait. Everyone was so awesome that we returned to the bar to hang around after dinner. Thanks Holeman & Finch! P.s. We were so pleasantly surprised at how affordable it was!!
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Live To Feast I.
Ok, so I am obviously a little late to this party. Holeman and Finch Public House has been a foodie favorite in Atlanta since they opened and is possibly one of, if not the most, covered restaurants by my blogging brethren. I have been DYING to eat here for the longest time, but could never seem to convince my friends to head down there, partially because there is almost always a significant wait to deal with. So, I finally decided that I had put this off long enough, and flew solo for my first trip to the now famous gastropub. For those that do not know, Holeman and Finch is widely known for having the single best burger that one can buy in Atlanta. And this burger is not only absent from the menu, but is only served after 10 PM every night (and during brunch service on Sundays). Part of the reason I have never been is that none of my friends want to go unless they can get the burger, and most can't wait that late into the evening to eat. Well, let me assure you, if the burger is all that you know of H&F, you are in for a treat. There is so much more to this place than a well-crafted hamburger that it is staggering. So, if you came here for yet another review on Atlanta's most popular burger, you will be disappointed. Fortunately, I arrived around 6PM, so I was able to pony right on up to the bar and dive into their impressive drink list. Greg Best, the house mixologist and part-owner with Chef Linton Hopkins, maintains a constantly changing menu of great house made cocktails. As with everything served here, from the ketchup to the cured meats, all of the cocktails utilize house-made ingredients that give the drinks an edge over their competition. I started my evening with a Badgers Hiss (Rittenhouse Rye, Becherovka, citrus punch, and seltzer water). Light, fruity, and satisfying. In addition to a few glasses of Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year bourbon on the rocks (I'm a sucker for bourbon), I also put away a glass of The Shrub, which is a house made cranberry and ginger syrup, Gin, and lemon seltzer. I hate gin. But I loved this drink. Now for the food. Those of you that have read my reviews of Abbatoir know that I am not afraid of a little offal in my meals. So, the adventurous eater in me was immediately drawn to the "Parts" section of the menu. But if eating outside of the box isn't for you, fear not. The offal portion of the menu is only a fraction of their offerings, so you won't be forced outside of your culinary comfort zone if you aren't up for that. I started things off with an order of Deviled Eggs Three Ways. You can ask any member of my family that has ever eaten a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner with me - I F'ing love deviled eggs. These were fantastic. Unfortunately, I only wrote down two of the three "ways" the eggs were made - Country ham and Sunchoke. If you are one of those salt-sensitive people, the country ham might be a little too salty for you, but I ain't one of those people. The Country Ham deviled eggs were my favorite of the bunch. Next was the Griddled Pork Belly served on a Parker House roll, topped with Chow Chow. God DAMN I love pork belly. These were basically little pork belly sliders. The belly itself was sliced very thin, and this resulted in about 80% of the surface area being the tasty crust, which added a lot of flavor. I don't think these things lasted more than 3 minutes in front of me. Next up was a suggestion from the bartender - Pan Roasted rabbit livers, sweet potato puree, and red wine apple butter. This was a great combination of fall flavors. This dish tasted like fried Thanksgiving. Loved it. Now, my next dish was a bit of a novelty buy - Veal Brains pan fried with lemon butter and home-made croutons. I'd never had brains and wanted to be able to say that I had. What shocked me the most about this dish was how much this reminded me of my mom's pan fried veal cutlets that she used to make when I was a kid. Maybe it was the traditional pairing with the lemon butter. Either way, this didn't have the organ-y flavor that I was expecting (I know...organ-y isn't a word. Get over it). This dish tasted so much like veal, I completely forgot that I was eating brains. Finally, despite the fact that I was bursting at the seams already, I ordered the Hand Chopped Steak Tartar w/ farm egg, whole grain mustard, and shoestring potatoes. This was an excellent tartar. I think the overall "Oh my God this is so good" factor was probably diminished by the fact that, at this point, I was a little tipsy and extremely full. But there was nothing I could complain about. Full or not, I enjoyed the hell out of it. Holeman and Finch is a guaranteed good time. The atmosphere is awesome, the food is satisfying, and the drinks go down oh-so-well. Hell, I had a great time and I went by myself! And I can't wait to go back.
Almost a year to the day that I first read about H&F I finally had the opportunity to visit, around 1:30 on Sunday afternoon my companion and I were seated at a table for brunch. Joint was hopping, and as we walked past the tiny glassed-in kitchen I saw a team of chefs creating H&F's famous burger in a well-oiled (or greased, as the case may be) assembly line. This burger is the stuff of legend: mainly because it is freaking incredible tasting, but also because of the fact that it is very difficult burger to get your hands on and mouth around. That's because they only prepare 2 dozen a day and offer them for purchase at 10:00 p.m. each evening. There are just not that many burgers to go around. The big secret is that the restaurant's limited brunch menu provides the chefs with more valuable griddle space, enabling them to pump out a larger number of burgers. No exaggeration, every single table in the entire joint had at least one burger on it. Once seated at a narrow table by the window we each ordered a Bloody Mary (deliciously spicy and served with a spear of olives and pickles) and a glass of water before settling in with the menu. We already knew that one of the plates we ordered would contain a burger, but a decision needed to be made on plate number 2. The lady opted for a breakfast dish containing stone ground grits, fried glazed pork belly and two poached eggs, served with splash of chow chow, which I just discovered is a green tomato relish. As we watched table after table receive trays full of burgers my anticipation rose. The menu was pretty impressive and innovative, but the burger was obviously something special as so many customers flocked to it. When it arrived in front of me it was a thing of beauty. Served on a standard size dinner plate, the burger sat aside a small pile of crispy French fries and two small metal condiment bowls. One contained mustard, and the other a slightly thinner than usual house-made ketchup that was a delicious vacation from the Heinz standard. The burger itself was small in stature: two patties with American cheese on top of each, a small pile of griddled onions in between the patties and a layer of home-preserved pickles (both sweet and spicy) on top. The bun was toasted and buttery (and came from the restaurants bakery outpost down the block), and as I cut the burger in half (no matter how good it was the decision had already been made to share this burger) a little meat juice and melted cheese oozed out. Oftentimes simple pleasures like a well-cooked hamburger are over-rated and over-hyped by over-zealous fans: I'll tell you right now; this is not the case with H&F's burger. The burger was damn near perfect, the fries were light, crispy and delicious and the homemade condiments were the perfect accoutrement. Normally I slather a layer of mayo on my burgers, but there was no need for it here and I felt that doing so would be insulting to the chef's creation. To sum it up, the burger was a big bucket of win. But we had another whole plate on the table, and though we had come for the burger this dish was also excellent. Though Florida is a southern state through its inclusion in the Confederacy so long ago, South Florida, where I reside, is far from the Deep South. That being said, I don't think I've ever had grits as good as these. Served in a deep bowl with two perfectly poached eggs, a couple of small but succulent slices of pork belly and a wispy trail of chow chow, this dish turned out to be a wonderful breakfast stew. Interestingly enough, the lady and I both can't stand tomatoes, but we both felt that the sweet contrast of the chow chow was an integral part of the dish. Wonder if we would have felt the same knowing it was made from the ingredient we both dread the most. As we worked our way to bottom of the bowl it became apparent that some of the delicious goodness would be left at the bottom, and I was always taught never to waste food (especially tasty vittles like this) so we asked our very attentive server for some toast. She returned with two slices of triangular cut toast coated with sweet cream butter. The combo was delicious on its own, but when used to soak up the goo from the bottom of the plate it was divine. When the waitress returned we suggested that they included the bread with this all the time, and I was told that they were going to take it into consideration. We had saved some room for desert and both gravitated to the fried blueberry and peach pie, served with vanilla sorbet. Both the waitress and hostess commended us on picking the best of their deserts, and when it arrived I was a bit surprised. I was expecting a slice of pie that was fried. Instead I got what looked like a sweet version of a meat pie or empanada. The glaze was decadent, the filling was delicious and the vanilla sorbet was a much lighter accompaniment then ice cream would have been. Nothing like a great desert to finish off an excellent meal.
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Gina C.
Last night my friends and I came here for dinner. We had a big party, so we waited for a good 30 minutes, if not longer. We got there around 6:30. Come early if you don't want to wait all night. The place is really small. I ordered the Southern Cola drink. It was okay, but next time I'll stick to wine. I thought it tasted like a flat cola with alcohol. As for the food my bf and I shared 4 small plates. We ordered the scallops -my fave, so delicious, shrimp - 5 good sized fried shrimp in a chili sauce (very good), panchetta carbonara pasta - it just melts in your mouth, and hanger steak -this was okay for me. The 4 small plates were a little under $50. The food is very good, but the portions are small. I was fine after I finished my meal, but my bf was still hungry. I'm glad we got dessert afterwards! Too bad we didn't stay late enough to order the burger. Maybe next time...
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Joel C.
I've been curious to find out what all the fuss is about this place. When Lauren S invited me to join her and a few others this past Thurs for the 10:00PM Burger, how could I resist!? My verdict....I was pretty impressed! H&F has a lot of charm to it! It's a pretty small space so be prepared to stand the entire time or fight for a table. The drinks were probably the BEST I've ever had in Atlanta. The bartenders really know their stuff and I fell in love with the Piedmont Apple. Let's get to that burger...best in Atlanta???...ummm...yeah! The simplicity of this burger...two patties with two slices of cheese, grilled onions and pickles on a freshly baked bun...was what made this burger so awesome. No fluff, no gimmiks...all delish! The best part is that it only cost ya $10.00! This will definitely become one of my favorite places to hang out and I look forward on going back often. The only down side...the "REAL" Housewives of Atlanta, or shall i say the Buckhead Betty's hang out here too with their sequence shirts, overdone hair and mac makeup galore. Seriously ladies...money does not buy class but it does buy me to be your personal shopper and adviser! Oh, and please apply makeup in the bathroom, not at the bar!
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Barbara S.
So I have been reading about this famous burger for a while now. Even in NYC, I heard mention of the H&F burger. Last weekend I decided that it was time to put aside my fear of cramming myself in to the tiny space of Holeman and Finch, and give the burger a try. The burger was so perfect; the flavor, the moistness of the meat, the melted cheese, onions, pickles. MMMmmmmm. Oh, and that house made ketchup and mustard! True perfection! The fries were also made to perfection as well. Now for my drink; It was an amazing Champagne Cocktail which included Champagne with fresh lemon juice, a geranium liqueur and rum. You would think that based on the ingredients, this would be a very sweet concoction, but it was light, slightly tart and very refreshing with just the perfect hint of sweetness. LOVED it!! Can't wait to go back and let the mixologist mix up another fantastic beverage for my consumption!! On another note; So sorry to hear that H&F Bread has closed. We were on our way there today and decided to look for a menu online when we read that they are now only open for wholesale business.
I've since had the burger...and although I was pleasantly inebriated that burger was pretty darn good. It's really a purest burger - complete with American cheese (or some sort of high end version of American Cheese). It's buttery and yummy (unless you don't like bread and butter pickles - we had a few complaints about that) I still love this place.
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Alex O.
I like to eat things I have never eaten and drink cocktails the same way, so this is the best place for that. you have to go at least once if you're in Atlanta.
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Kelly O.
While there are already a ton of positive reviews - this place deserves another! The atmosphere is trendy yet inviting and a wide range of people. We had a drink at the packed bar (where you can dine as well) while waiting for our table. Despite the fact that once we were seated we were freezing because we were up against the window, we graciously listened to our knowledgeable waiter explain the menu. We ordered the chopped raw steak with a quail egg and french fries - and this is as raw as you can get folks. It was seasoned to perfection, but I definitely got a little queasy at the site because it looked like a raw hamburger patty. We also tried the cheese plate, scallops and what the waiter described as a croque monsieur (I can't remember the exact name on the menu) - all delicious. Then, our waiter whispered we could get on the list for the 10 pm hamburger because there were a couple slots left, so we figured why not - it was definitely worth it, and one of the freshest hamburgers I have ever had. But, the best part was the homemade mustard and ketchup. I will keep coming back here and recommend to people as well for a completely enjoyable and delicious restaurant experience :)
(5)
Katy G.
Holeman & Finch gets 5 stars from me for their service. We were sat at a less than desirable table (it was in the sun) and the hostess made us aware of that before seating us, in case we wanted a different table. My husband and I both ordered the burger and it took a little while for us to get our order and without us saying anything we were brought a complimentary plate of pimento cheese and sesame crackers. The cheese and crackers were excellent. After finishing the complimentary snack we still didn't have our burgers (which didn't faze us) but the owner/hostess let us know she would be picking up our tab. As she walked away we were served and the burgers were great! It says something about the way you run a restaurant, when you are aware of your customers complaints without them actually having to complain. We will definitely be back to H&F.
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Nicholas b.
So I am a HUGE fan of this concept, just when I was kind of thinking that the whole "gastro-pud" craze was getting a little overplayed and that the same dishes were being had all over the place... I was wonderfully pleased with the honest and trend-minded atmosphere of Holeman and Finch. Since everyone has commented on the ever-sought-after burger already, I wont go into depth about it... all Ill do is agree - it is, for sure, an amazing burger, with a solid and totally reasonable price-tag ($10)... the fries could be improved upon a little bit, it seems like they may not be doing pre-blanch in the oil correctly... but the homemade condiments are spot on for sure. We started going fairly early on after they opened, and have watched some of the dishes improve over time, as expected and a show of positive evolution in the kitchen. Was pretty let down by the sweetbreads on a few occasions, so different reasons on multiple visits, still haven't gotten a good serving of it as of yet, but my love for sweetbreads will keep my trying. The Pate has been SOLID since H&F's inception, and is my absolute favorite dish on the menu. Salads have been very decent, and I definitely recommend ordering one and throwing it into the mix of small plates as a nice little palate cleanser and something the lighten up the meal. Cocktails: have not disappointed to date, and if booze is your bag, then I would suggest sitting at one of the bar seats (which I might add are designed perfectly for conversation and dinning) and chatting with the bartender or mixologist who are always more than accommodating to craft something unique per your tastes if nothing jumps out off the list. All in all, place is great. If I lived on that side of town it would be my regular hangout, but until then, its a favorite for almost any occasion (they also have very reasonable buy-out pricing for large parties if your looking for that). Cheers.
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bean c.
Absolutely loved the food that this place serves. What we ordered: Rabbit terrine, Champagne terrine, Chicken liver pate, Crunchy gentlemen, Foie Gras over johnny cakes w/ bacon and maple syrup, Tri tips, Fried quail, Banana pudding, Chocolate tart. All were excellent. The terrines really stood out for me. I'm very happy that there is finally an accessible place in town to have decadent meats served the right way. Service was fast and efficient. Waitstaff was not fussy but still attentive. This place is not big or roomy. Come on an off-night and maybe the wait won't be so bad. Overall - I would like to revisit this restaurant as often and my budget would allow and order everything on their menu.
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Jason K.
Really one of the more fantastic places to pop up in ATL in the past year if you ask me. I took a great friend / first date there and was seriously blown away by the place. Went for late Friday night drinks and lit bite to eat and think that this place goes on the list. List for only the special people in my future. Not for everyone. (Don't want to spoil it in my mind...) H&F has an amazing wine list, so they have that going for them right off the bat. By the glass and insane bottles of really, really good (expensive) wine. Love it, and you will too. They have the bartender from next door at Restaurant Eugene (name slips my mind, but he really is a funny guy, pours some pretty authentic drinks with VERY original ingredients) working the cocktail menu and they are just flat out fantastic cocktails. So this place has something for everyone in that department. Food wise: I'm not a lover of pate or liver of any sort, but I was asked to try it, and I got to say it really was flat out GREAT! Well done there guys. Well done. The Crawfish Beignets is where it is at. Small little nothings perfect for the great bottle of wine that we ordered (and you should too). I think the biggest downside (and everyone who has been there will likely agree): it is small. bar area is where you want to see to people watch and enjoy the drink and lite bites, but it really is tiny, tiny. Keep it up guys. Fantastic job!
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josh b.
at the risk of overselling it my college pals blathered on effusively about how having an h&f burger was equivalent to stepping through the wardrobe and getting a handy from the white queen. boy were they wrong. it was better. here's how it was told to me (is all of this true? tastes like it) - the buns? baked that day three doors down. the meat? ground within the last 48 hours with beef from a farm within an hour's drive. onions and pickles? home grown. all the condiments (including the ketchup which will only be admired and will see no use...'cept maybe with fries - swear to god...if you put ketchup on this burger, well, you shouldn't be permitted to vote)? made on site. two patties, two slices of american cheese (kraft singles - bizarre, but perfect), onions, pickles, mayo & mustard on the glorious bun... tastes like the best slider you've ever had, but if you were to eat it while it was having sex with heidi klum. wouldn't steer you wrong on this. the thing about them only making two dozen burgers a day? true (on weekdays). get there to order by 9p at the VERY latest. at 10p 'the girl next door' gets on the mic and says 'hey, everybody...it's BURGER TIME!' and even if this is your first experience you'll be so excited, i swear, a lil' poop'll come out. bring extra undies. finally, while you're waiting and the excitement is building order...anything. seriously. anything. i had the deviled eggs three ways and the crunchy gentleman and they were so good i could've been convinced to streak down peachtree street for another if it weren't for the fact a burger was on the way. and if all this weren't reason enough, h&f is also home to one of the country's foremost mixologists, greg best. i sampled probably 10 cocktails the likes of which i've never tried before and every one of them made me want to sign up and fight wars for our country. seriously, if you have any sense just go and tell greg to make you whatever he wants all night long. dealer's choice until you pass out. again, you will not regret this. (warning - eating a burger at h&f will likely temper or ruin every other burger experience you have anywhere else for the rest of your life. procede at your own risk)
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Deanna J.
Chic and laid back. No reservations and get in line for some community dining (which you'll likely have since the number of tables are limited) and talk about the foodie-trendy cocktails with your new dining friends on either side of you. Strange location, but worth venturing into this combo of businesses for some creative, creative cuisine. A place I'll be excited to take friends and out of towners alike to show 'em how we do in Atlanta.
(5)
Karl H.
The food is delicious, yes -- but the portions are so darn tiny we racked up $115 (w/o tip) tab and left hungry! 3 stars was a stretch for me because of this...I was really dissappointed. After the first round of orders, we asked the waiter what he would suggest that was "more substantial" since we were hungry. Literally no suggestion was given...so we just ordered another round on our own. Sorry to be a downer, but I won't be going back for dinner.
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Akizogn N.
The ambiance was lovely. The lamb was tender. The flounder was decadent. Didnt try the burgers though, will return for that with my boo
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Shannon M.
We read some review where the mixologist said something about how anyone can pour a drink, but only mixologists can make special drinks (such as those poured at H&F). The quote was annoying. But OMG this restaurant and that mixologist are both doing divine things. I actually saved the menu so as to remember what food we ate (in case the delicious memory slipped my mind). But I really don't think it was necessary. I've decided H&F is like sleeping with your high school thing years later. You know when you get down to business that it's going to be good--so your brain will kick into memory mode and saves each detail. Highlight for hubby: chopped steak served tar tare. He said it was a revelation. My highlight: all the food I didn't get to try last night that I know I'll be going back to enjoy (hello head to toe---I know where to find you). Fried haters and oyster haters do yourself a favor and go get some of that cornmeal fried oyster madness. I promise it'll change your life.
(5)
matt h.
CHANGE YOUR KETCHUP! 4th time having Holeman's amazing burger this past weekend and the only thing that comes up over and over again to anyone I bring here is.... "if only they had good ketchup...cause this ketchup tastes like sh*t!" That's 4 different groups of friends I've taken to Holeman for the burger! All of them loved the burger and could not stand the ketchup! Why not just own up to the fact that Heinz is the best and call up the distributor. Trust me, no one will think any less of you. Other than that everything on your menu is outstanding!
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TurboFerret S.
Best bar in town. Crowded but that's because they are a freaking awesome place to eat and drink.
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Adam R.
I have been putting off writing this review until I had an entire burger for myself. I always ended up coming here after we had eaten somewhere else and it just never worked out. The first time I came here was after a happy hour event at Hot Stix, which is all you can eat. The thought of more food after that was not appetizing so I had just a bite of another person's burger. It was really good, but I could not appreciate its greatness from just a bite. This time we planned in advance. I ate my meal during the day mid afternoon but not too late so that I would be ready. I really felt like Rocky waking up and drinking a dozen eggs (and by eggs I mean pizza, and by dozen I mean two slices) then going to the factory to hit some meat, and since Holeman & Finch has meat hanging up in the window that analogy seems appropriate. We got there around 9:10-9:15 for the 10:00 burger. It was packed and we were not sure at first we could get it. Someone had decided to have their birthday there, but luckily most people had already eaten and probably did not know about aforementioned burger as it is not on the menu. We found a small corner near the bar and gradually expanded out as people left kind of like my belt gradually expanded throughout the night. The first few times I came here I tried the bartender's recommended mixed drinks which were really good. One of them had pineapple in it which I love. On burger night, I got a recommended beer which was also quite good. I am not sure why someone would pock the "none" option for alcohol on Yelp, but someone did! I feel bad for asking a chef to change something that is fixed, but I just do not eat cheese on burgers (I will pay for it later) so I had to. Luckily asking for less food is usually not a problem. The burger was amazing, and I recommend everyone go at least once, just not on the same night as I am, since there are only 22 burgers a night! Great food, great environment, great crowd for burger night (sometimes a little too crowded), though we were missing a few of my favorite regulars;)
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jimmy s.
Went there again last night. Had to wait about 1.5 hours for a table, but hung out at the bar and had a good time. Talked to Andy (mixologist) a little bit, he was very friendly. Ordered the chopped steak (tartare), fried oysters, charcuterie plate, and once 10PM rolled around, two burgers. The salumi/charcuterie plate was a lot more sparse than the last time I got it. Everything else rocked, but the burgers are a real treat. Plan on being there to order them as soon as 10PM rolls around. Seriously, they are that amazing.
(5)
Drew W.
I went here last weekend when I was on a trip to Atlanta. I literally have one of everything on the menu and I did not regret anything I had. New things I had not ever tried before like Lamb Brain and Chicken Heads for example. The understanding of flavors and textures by the cooks was just perfect. The bar tender was upbeat and brought a great atmosphere to the place. The Burgers were amazing some of the best I had ever had!
(5)
David H.
4.5 With so many reviews gushing over "the burger," you'd think that H&F is a one trick pony. Not so. H&F is what happens when high quality executive chefs get to indulge themselves and are freed from the constraints of traditional restaurant menus. Under the guise of a bar, you can serve ridiculously unhealthy but delicious food that might not have a place anywhere on a standard restaurant menu. That's the beauty of a "gastro-pub" -- pub food redone in a more sophisticated and skilled manner. I can see why this place was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2009 "Best New Restaurant" award. Anyway, Holeman & Finch is a nice place to come and sit with a few friends for a while and share a bunch of dishes over drinks. Their menu is quite diverse and it also changes regularly, so you can get a lot of variety if you're adventurous. I like variety in my meals (and I'm also drawn to unhealthy pub-style food), so this place really works for me. They also have excellent cocktails (as many other reviewers have mentioned). The dining area is quite small (if you don't want to sit at the bar), so don't expect an intimate, quiet date. The main downside is that, while each dish is relatively inexpensive, if you're eating here for a meal you're probably going to rack up a fair bill: it's like tapas or sushi. Unless you eat like a bird, you're definitely going to be in for about the same as a nice meal at a regular restaurant.
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Holy Guacamole M.
Good place to unwind after a long day. The food and beer selection is great. The staff seems to know more about their beverages than the food they serve though.
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David S.
This place rocks. Went here one night looking for good drinks and some good small plates for dinner and we got both and then some. The small restaurant was packed at 7:30 on a Sat. but we were able to find a table in the bar area. I told the bartender my typical liquor preference (bourbon) and he came back with a great drink with a small batch bourbon, grapefruit juice, bitters, etc. We asked for food recommendations, and he asked if we trusted him. In a good mood and with some confidence we said yes. First came fried oysters - succulent, perfectly cooked with a spicy remoulade that did not overpower the sweet oysters - and pork buns - my only complaint is that there wasn't more of this dish. Next we received a small pot of fresh peas and vidalia onions in a wonderful butter sauce. These were outstanding and props to our host for sending a veggie dish to us. We requested more and received hen-of-the-woods mushrooms with polenta (this was ok. Not my favorite, but a good dish) and some wonderful mussles. At this point, and after a new round of delicious drinks, we were nearly full. For some dessert we requested the sticky toffee banana pudding and would have happily eaten another. It was all good. The service, the food, the knowledge of the staff. I really like this place.
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Lindsay C.
Mmm, mmm this place is the bomb. I stalk their pimiento cheese. Seriously stalk it to farmer's markets around the city. The bread, the drinks, the offal, the atmosphere, the crazy cool bathrooms, the bartenders. There are a million reasons to visit H&F. Everything is top notch. I just wish I didn't have to wait when I'm there! Make sure you try the burger. I literally sweated deliciousness the first time I ate it. Word to the wise - they also serve burgers during weekend brunch. Getcha some.
(5)
Dio S.
Opens late, great drinks selection, tasteful but relaxed atmosphere, and a foodie friendly menu, Holeman & Finch is one of the best late night get-together food pub in town. I enjoyed most of the items on the heavy-handed menu featuring liberal use of fats and variety meats (chef Adam: "We got the scallop and salad for the Buckhead crowd"). Chicken liver pate is velvety, fragrant, and sweet. Wonderful pork belly, roasted sweetbread, and carbonara (might be better than Richard Blais'...my opinion). I was very excited to see the range of house cured meats (hmm, even includes lardo), and did enjoy very much, but have to say the $15 sample plate falls short to Krog Bar's $20 sample plate. Maybe as good as Ecco's. Love the hen of woods mushroom on polenta, although I had it way too salty one time; so H&F's execution is not 100% consistent. The elusive burger was comically more similar to a fast food style than gourmet. My expectation was very high and I was underwhelmed, but still an amazing burger. Same thing with the fries (please chef don't kick me out of the restaurant next time after you read this...). Remoulade with fried oysters--absolutely dynamite. The amount of butter that must have gone into the mashed potatoes (here served with skirt steak) was mind boggling, every mouthful was heaven combined with a sense of doom. The beignet I was not too crazy about. Overall a fantastic menu for late night hang out for people who love to eat. Beer and wine lists are not long, but offer really good selections. The highlight though of course is cocktails made by the famous mixologist. These are definitely original and must-try. What surprised me was that you can order coffee and espresso drinks, which are not on the menu, and these will be made with Dancing Goat. Wow. And the bar staff all took coffee/espresso classes at the Dancing Goat. Really a huge wow. The first time I visited, this place struck me as looking swankier than the name and menu would suggest, but after many visits I can definitely conclude that the atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. A diverse crowd slowly transforms to one of lots of restaurant people, cooks, their friends, and gastroholics after midnight. Although this is a small space, I haven't found seating to be a problem. H&F doesn't have a singularly perfect dish, and the menu is not for everyone, but with the combination of great food, drinks, space, and crowd, overall is one of my favorite places to go eat and get together late at night.
(5)
Juichia C.
the burger is the best burger i have ever had. enough said. worth any length of wait. amazing bartenders and drinks.
(5)
Patrick L.
Incredible place. Known for their burger and cocktails but everything on the menu is awesome!
(4)
Danielle C.
Mmmmmm! Burger Time! the cheeseburger is delicious! the meat is perfectly seasoned and has superb caramelization to give it just the slightest crunch when you take a bite. the cheese is perfectly complimentary to the taste of the burger, the pickles are the icing on top. not sure if it's customary, but they didn't even ask me a temperature preference, i generally order my burgers medium and i was very satisfied. (the fries are just there to help you savor the burger a little while longer). i followed the burger with a Southern Cola - De-friggin-licious!
(5)
Jacob M.
Went for the buzz. Very good place to eat maybe a little too much hype. Good service with lots of unique menu items all made fresh. Deviled eggs are killer.
(4)
Kate C.
Please try to imagine this situation in your head while I describe it to you: It was almost 1:00 in the morning, my coworkers and I had been in the airport for almost half a day. Our trip home got delayed and we were stuck in Hotlanta for the night. We hadn't had food in almost 12 hours. We just barely got a rental car after waiting for awhile. With no plans for a hotel, all we could think of was "food." What place in this mysterious city is still open so late? McDonald's? No, not good enough. So we Yelped it. The first restaurant we came upon was Holeman & Finch. It's quite a little drive from the airport but totally doable. After 40 minutes of speeding through downtown on a Friday night and most-definitely taking some wrong turns, we burst through the doors of Holeman & Finch, sweaty, panting, dressed in paint-covered clothes (from work, of course), and starving. We definitely stood out from the calm and jovial atmosphere at this restaurant, but we were treated with some of the best hospitality a person can find at 1:00 in the morning. And here is what I experienced: H&F ballpark Hot Dog, Arugula and Pickled Beet Salad, Glazed Eggplant, Deviled Eggs Three Ways, Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Fish and Chips, Farm Egg and Guanciale Carbonara, and Fried Apple Pie. Add to that a crazy ginger-flavored cocktail made with a ginger liqueur and you can imagine the haze I was in. What was this place? How did I get here? Is this really happening? They serve Pig Ears and donuts! They serve Veal Brains and Hot Dogs! They have a classy decor and at the same time, pigs hanging upside down as if in a butcher's shop! When I woke up the next morning, I felt like I'd just returned from an alternate universe. It was like some sort of restaurant my mind would make up in a dream. To this day, I still can't forget my glorious and complex meal at Holeman & Finch. It looks like I'm not the only one. Bravo. It wasn't until two weeks later that I realized I'd seen this restaurant on Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" for it's burgers.
(5)
jason h.
My god. I went here on a blind date. After about fifteen minutes, my date asked, "What kind of place have you taken me to?" Not that we ate anything. We were ensconced in the bar, drinking cider and beer. I felt, as I sipped my Strongbow, like I had walked into a time warp and been shot out into an eighties video. Among the bar's numerous inhabitants was a large, middle-aged man clad in a double-breasted blue pinstripe suit, a la Wall Street. He sat stewing over a watery cocktail, his dusty blond hair hanging raffishly over his drink. Nearby, a rapidly aging peroxide blonde stood against the wall doing her best to project some kind of cougarish sex appeal. She looked like she had mistaken a microwave oven for a tanning bed. Her tiger-striped dress and Egyptian-style eyeliner set her firmly in the realm of the absurd. As my date and I continued to ignore each other and gazed around the human zoology experiment we'd stumbled into, I noticed a man get up and walk to the bathroom. Almost instantly his date or wife, neatly embalmed in a mountain of powder, rouge, mascara and lip gloss, turned and made a flirtatious comment to the pin-stripped junk bond broker, who brightened and came jauntily over to have a chat with her while her husband innocently relieved his bladder. Meanwhile, the requisite ex-athlete, boozing with his ex-agent, leered menacingly at whatever females came through the door. He was wearing a massive tropical shirt and slacks, signifying he was now permanently on vacation. Eventually, the date and I paid and fled. The time warp machine ejected us into the late evening glare of Peachtree Street and South Buckhead, doing its damndest to move into modernity, with curiously unsatisfying results. But now I know better. Next time I'll wear a power tie and leave the date behind.
(2)
Phillip C.
Burger time! It speaks for itself I would never do it justice. I love this place. We come here all the time. Mostly for Sunday brunch. The menu is always different and always delicious. The chefs here take great pride in their work. The libations are always interesting and tasty as well. I'm a bit old school with my cocktails but these cocktails are very good. From the offal to the bread you can't ever go wrong here.
(5)
Esther K.
Just love this place. Love the food, the ambience, Regan (my biggest girl crush ever), burger hour, drinks, the service, and even the small space. It's pretty much packed on any night so try to get here early if you want to get burgers. If they're serving caramel bacon popcorn on the menu, or even if they're not, ask if they have some. Some people might be crinkling their noses and shaking their heads no due to the caramel and bacon mix, but trust me. It's reaaaaaaaalllllly good. It's so good that if the Boy Scouts sold caramel bacon popcorn in a can, I'd probably mug those poor boys for their popcorn. It's a great place to go hang out with your friends after work/school/whatever you're doing. Go and have yourself a pint and maybe a cheese and meat plate with a friend or friends, lover, or even yourself!
(5)
Enrico C.
Great drinks and awesome bartenders, but a very upscale crowd TRYING to be casual. Don't go unless your with a group, or prepared to wear your bank statement on your sleeve. Not sure how this crowd ends up here, in such an obscure location, but we people that make under a million a year need to take this place back over. The millionaires don't deserve it.
(4)
Reed J.
Really enjoyed our experience at Holeman and Finch. Tried the Coca-Cola braised Pork Shoulder, which was tender and flavorful. The Brussel Sprouts and Panchetta were really good - and I hate Brussel Spouts! The Griddle Pork Belly was outstanding. The Charcuterie plate and cheese plate were both good too. We thought we were done, but since it was close to 10PM, we had to order a cheeseburger. Glad we did. Yes, there is a lot of hype about the 10PM burger, but it was fun to take part in the experience, as we were not aware. I guess we've been cooped up in Alpharetta too long not paying attention. If you're adventurous and want to try some parts on a small plate, H&F has several items on the menu that won't kill your budget. Not knowing the area well, we had trouble finding the restaurant. On Peachtree Road, look for Peachtree Memorial Drive NW. H&F is on the opposite side of Peachtree. Pull into the underpass / driveway of the condo-looking building up to the valet parking. H&F is on the right.
(4)
Jill M.
All I can say, this is one of the best experiences I've had in Atlanta.. (I guess I need to get out more?!). The staff was perfect! The organs' I tried were actually yummy, the cocktails were wonderful and the BURGER was probabaly one of the best in the city. ALL worth the wait. And like nothing else. I can't wait to go again!!
(4)
Todd G.
Went tonight with my father and a friend. It was a great experience. Their menu was very diverse with everything from succotash to pork belly sliders. I had the 21-year-old rum drink that was pretty tasty with a sweet honey flavor. The menu items are tapas size and best when shared with the table. I would say 2-3 orders per person would be enough for a meal. The restaurant was a little tricky to find as it is in a condo/retail community on peachtree rd. The restaurant offered complementary valet, but I think self-park would be available if you cruise on around the corner from the valet stand. Overall, it's a great place and worth a visit if you are in the area.
(4)
Laura M.
There are soo many reviews of this place that I really don't need to write one, but I will. I love this spot! It's beautiful little jewel box of a bar is perfect for an after work drink with a friend or a romantic chat. The drinks are insane and have so many delicious, interesting ingredients. I had one with freshly grated cinnamon on top---wintery and wonderful. Definitely drop by after work if you want to get there before the crowd.
(5)
Casey G.
Overrated. I really love a good burger, and after hearing a lot about the H&F burger, I finally made it out there with a group of friends. The burger was just okay, not the best I've ever had, not terrible either, but I wouldn't make it a point to go back just for the burger. The french fries were kind of disappointing. Our server was really nice and ensured our table got at least two of the night's 10 pm burger. We ordered several other things from the menu and they were a lot better (the pretzel was amazing).
(3)
Stephie Z.
Just went here the other night. Be aware of the small size of this spot. the bar is as large as the dining room which isn't saying much. They don't take reservations and there is only one table in the whole place that can seat more than 4 people so if you get there after another 5+ party you have to wait awhile. The food is brought out super quick though which does help speed things up and get you out quicker. I started with a couple of specialty cocktails: the Johnny Ryall and the Piedmont Apple. I had heard how great the drinks where but I could have had those anywhere. The Johnny Ryall is essentially a shandy of miller high life, cherry liquor, and some bitters thrown in. The piedmont Apple was my fav out of the 2 but was small.. so small. Why, oh why couldn't they have given me more:(? Anyways, the apple drink was made with: wait for it...wait for it...some kind of APPLE liquor (shocker) and some other stuff and bitters. It was good though. For dinner we got their small plates, which is all they had. The plates are more expensive then apps you find at some restaurants but possibly smaller than those apps too. That was my other warning. Then again this place is new and trendy so I guess it should have been assumed that it would have small expensive plates. Okay so we ordered piminto cheese with some kind of soft crackers. It was good and a suprisingly larger order then the rest of the food we got. Then again it was cheese so how expensive is that to make. We also ate fried quail that was perfectly fried and not oily at all. It was also tiny. But I do love me 2 little quail thighs. We also ordered the cornmeal battered oysters with homeade mustard. This dish was great and well worth the price, there were probably 6 or 7 bad boys on the plate. We also ordered 2 more dishes:the lobster roll, which was good but at $16 for a 3 inch roll was not worth it, and 2 scallops in a yummy corn salad stuff, which defintely was worth it. All in all the fav dishes were oysters and the scallops. For desert we ordered the very chocolate cheesecake. Let me just say that I think this desert is a waste of money. It tastes like hard chocolate pudding. I could have eaten a bowl of sugar free instant chocloate pudding from Kroger and been just as satisfied. Again: the negatives are that this place is small, can't seat a crowd, and has tiny little plates that are a bit expensive for what you get BUT the food is very good, the drinks are decent, and the wait staff (at least for our table) was on top of things. Fav dishes: Cornmeal Encrusted Oysters and their Scallops dish. Least Favs: Very Chocolate Cheesecake and Lobster Roll (LR, simply for price... its good but way too expensive).
(4)
Cat D.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and I'm always impressed. The burger, of course, is excellent, but my favorite item so far is the chicken liver with apple jelly. Everything on the menu sounds exciting and delicious though and I plan to continue coming here to try as many menu items as I can!
(4)
Elizabeth K.
Such a great place! Everything I've tried has been delicious. And the bread! Omg. The bread! Still havent had the infamous burger...must go back soon!
(4)
Gordon M.
From brain to anus.........you can get it here! Outstanding restaurant, world class, from the make every-little-thing-yourself school. All sausages, cured meat and pickled vegetables is made in house. I sat next to the cured meat/cheese cooler, nice pongy smell, and had a few of the house specialty cocktails. The bar is small, crowded and pub like. I sat on a little T-shape, with another couple. He was a bit of a DB, and spent more time outside smoking and on his cell phone, so I ended up spending most of the night with his girl. Cute. I was in an Italian mood so had the carbonara. Wow!! I lived in the south of Italy for a year, and this was perfect! The best I have had in USA, full-stop. The desserts were amazing too. Holeman & Finch Public House is the reason to move to Atlanta!
(5)
Vang H.
Of course the burgers are why this place is so popular (and they're sold out by 9:30 Friday nights), so I'm only going to give a few thoughts on it- fresh, juicy, and melts in your mouth. Also known for their ecletic menu- they do a great job with this. I've had the pork belly and pate, but can't wait to go back and try the others (both were delish!) Pretty standard decor andn the staff are wonderful... I'm a lifer!
(4)
Greg B.
Fun place. Creative Loafing said that it is a place that you let bartenders and chef's have all the power and you get Holeman & Finch. This is an accurate description. Servers, bartenders, and even chefs are friendly. You shouldn't leave this place without getting at least one mixed drink. The bartenders are pretty much the shit and could make piss 80 proof and mix it into something amazing. But in reality, they use awesome ingredients and serve with a smile. I love this place. Bit pricey, but I hope it stays that way because it is really small and tends to be on the overcrowded side of the spectrum. Very cool place to bring friends you want to impress. Hot spot. I hope it doesn't change.
(5)
Diane R.
Awesome menu, awesome food! Not for the faint of heart, though. We are adventurous eaters - anything once, right? - and this place was fun. Lamb balls were on the menu so we had to give them a try. Why? Why not! The waitress raved over them, but we liked other things better... the texture was a bit squishy. The steak tartare, sweetbreads, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and fried apple pie were all top notch. We'll be back!
(5)
Jeff M.
i really do enjoy this place. Others have mentioned it here. If you've never been here before, expect to drive past it at least four or five times. The only thing more difficult than finding the place is actually getting to have their famed burger. Great food, great ambiance. The burger? For a while, it was my favorite burger in all of Atlanta (until Bocado came along). It really was that good. Though it seems it's quality has been fading. Sunday brunch is a great time to go.
(4)
Kathryn J.
Oh, sweet deliciousness. Don't even bother with the burger--why bother with all that pretentiousness, when you could be chowing down on ALL OF THE OTHER AWESOME THINGS ON THE MENU?
(5)
Patty M.
First off (I say what I'm about to say with the utmost respect to the respective Yelpers' experiences), H&P is not a health food establishment, nor is it some type of Fight Club-type restaurant. You're allowed to talk about the things that happen here -- hell, even the restaurant's website outlines Burger Time explicitly and tells you what time to show up. You also do not come here for wheatgrass shots, vegan mac and cheese, or anything else that's going to fortify your immune system or add vitality or whatever. If you have an aversion to red meat and fat and grease, there are plenty of new age communes in Atlanta that will serve you your heart's literal and figurative desire (R. Thomas is coming to mind). If you do not, hello. You are my kind of people. If I die at 40 of congestive heart failure, I will do so knowing that I ate well. Very, very well. And I can also assure you that H&P's bucket-list-worthy burger will be a vivid taste memory making it all worthwhile. I had to take the pickles off, but other than that, it was perfection. I don't use words like amazing, incredible, and perfection lightly, so heed my words well, stranger. My dining companion speculated that they marinated the meat in fish sauce. I don't know how true this is, but it certainly had depth of flavor that umami burgers are known to have. Better than the Vortex, Steak n' Shake, The Varsity, all the kobe burgers I've had, and all the other burgers I've had in life. If you take nothing else away from what I'm writing, take this: eat the burger. Eat the whole burger. You're welcome. Oh, I guess I had other food too. The memory of my burger is eclipsing the rest pretty heavily. We started with deviled eggs that had some delightful crunchy bits in the filling -- onions or pickles, maybe? -- and I made sure they disappeared quickly. Next was the steak tartare, which was great aside from the weird gummy, rubbery strings I kept biting into. I've had steak tartare before and I've never had that issue. Some kind of mix-in that I didn't like the texture of. I was worried that the mustard used to bind it all was going to be too spicy, so our server Stephen brought a little in a dipping cup for me to try. How great is that? Stephen went above and beyond in many ways, and I would love to have him again when I go back. You should ask for Stephen. He'll bring you mustard in a cup. He's okay in my book. Then the burger. I'm going to give myself a food bliss seizure if I talk about that anymore. After that came the clams. Pretty great, though the thin sauce was a little flavorless for my liking. The wild rice casserole was very earthy and dense. Wish there was more cheese. (I always wish there was more cheese.) Finally, even though my stomach was crying and waving a white flag, I ordered the sticky toffee pudding. Shut up, stomach! You'll make room for dessert and you'll like it! Oh, it was... divine. Like... slices of bread/cake soaked in sugar syrup and caramelized without burning, plus some pieces of some kind of solid, sweet something on the bottom. More toffee? I don't know how they did it. And the whipped cream on top was actual cream that someone lovingly (or angrily, which is also a distinct possibility) whipped moments before sending it my way. There is nary a can of whipped cream in sight here, and I dig that. I waddled out of the restaurant with my stomach struggling to hold my meal. It hurt so, so good. When I got home, if I flattened just the right spot on my torso, I looked like I was about 4 months along with a food baby. My only gripe was that we sat in the middle of a long table in between two different parties. I was sandwiched between two strangers and as much as I like conversation with new people, I don't like it to be forced like that. I like the option of walking away if I so choose. With this seating arrangement, I was trapped next to someone who didn't like cheese, and yet was upset he didn't get a burger. I'm pretty sure you'd want to move, too. Hint about parking: we parked across the street at the strip mall and walked over to avoid paying valet. Sorry, but I'm already dropping what little disposable income I have on the food, and you want me to pay to have someone else park my car? Nah. I will come here as often as my wallet and proximity to Buckhead allow.
This place is worth the hassle! I went to Holeman and Finch last Friday night with a few friends. This is a small restaurant so I recommend getting there early if you want a table. I had heard so much about their burgers that I finally broke down and tried it. I promise you, you wont be disappointed. This is without a doubt the best burger in town. New patrons need to know that there is a limited amount of these delicious sandwiches available each night. We arrived around 9:30. We almost didn't get a table, but fortunately we made friends with someone sitting in the bar area so we took their table when they left. We ordered our burgers as soon as we sat down and we were still only able to order 2 for a table of 4 people. The drinks are unique to the bar also. The bartenders are as creative as they are talented. If you have friends coming to visit the city I highly recommend taking them to Holeman & Finch. I am certain they wont be disappointed.
(5)
Tracey B.
I'm going to say this once and don't ask me to repeat myself. I ate the head cheese and I liked it. It sounds nasty, but tastes delicious, and the deviled eggs were unbelievable too. I never thought I would rave about deviled eggs, but here I am.
(4)
RJ P.
This is a must when in the ATL area. Love this place and would go back anytime and take all my friends and colleagues.
(5)
Douglas O.
The Sunday Brunch was good, the pancakes were yummy and just the right size. The hamburgers still are the craze, which you can have on the weekend brunch or I believe after 10pm weekdays. The fries are cooked in duck fat to make them taste cleaner. I left impressed, friendly staff, tasty food.
(4)
Bobby H.
Great Place! I didn't even eat the burger! Food: Fantastic. Portions are small but delicious! I had the cornbread fried oysters, the pork belly (best dish!), and the 3 cured meats plate. The mustard on the cured meat plate was fresh and the bread was delicious. My only gripe was that the bread had too big of holes... Price: Ok, it's expensive. But you know that going in. $5 beers, $5-10 plates. If you order enough for a meal, you're prob looking at a $50 tab. I'm a big drinker and I picked up some of my friend's drinks so my tab ended up around $100, but well worth it. Ambiance: Very small place, we had 7 people and we crowded around a small communal table at the bar area. The restaurant is divided in half by the kitchen area-bar and sit-down. The decoration is warm and inviting and made me feel really comfortable. Service: 200 stars! The guys are super trustworthy in their food selection. Trust in your bartender! Just tell them to bring you a plate or two, and a drink or two, and they'll bring you their favorites. I did that all through the night and was never disappointed (3 drinks, 2 plates). They were friendly, attentive, and def. some of the best service I've ever had. There's free valet there. We took off around 8 to go down the street to Ibiza (another amazing place, 5 stars). They told us that the valet leaves around 11 but we'd be able to go inside to pickup the car keys. We came back around 1240 and my man the bartender helped us track down the valet (who was about to leave). Again, 5 star service. Would I come back? Hell yea! I would bring people too. Don't come here if you're a nit-picky eater though. You'll be scared by the menu. Oh yeah, if you're a picky eater, why are you on yelp? Go to McDonald's, it's safe there. No sweatbreads.
(5)
Yellow J.
Almost Bacchanalia good (and in some cases, better)... The staff is friendly and nothing short of awesome! The drinks are fun and creative (but expensive)... and they have REAL Mexican Coke!!! Not that kind of coke, the drink silly... I'm talking Coke that feels and tastes like you remember as a kid... Made with SUGAR and not that awful HFCS crap... It just so happens that it is imported from Mexico... Only complaint... the layout inside sucks... unless you are at the bar, the seating is terrible... but I have heard that they are to expand into the space next door in the near future....
(5)
Sean W.
Yes, the burger rocks. It's everything... even the bun. Melts in your mouth. Their bread is amazing, as you might have heard. Top quality across the board. Other items besides the burger may be a bit pricey - as are some of the drinks - which is why it's only an occasional visit.
(4)
Rob P.
Best burger in ATL.
(5)
Nicholas N.
So I went here twice to try to get a hamburger. The first time I went at 9:45pm, they were spoken for. So I came in at 8pm to pre-order one so it was not so bad. I expected more from the burger, a bit salty so I was disappointed for waiting for 2hrs to get one. The other items were pretty good Pretzel, Crispy Pork Rinds, and Cheese platter were all great items. I mean when I think In and Out Burger tastes better that is pretty sad... Hey Atlanta do you guys have In and Out Burger?
(3)
Ron B.
I just go for the burger, which is one of the best.
(5)
Leo T.
First I'd like to say the food was amazing but the service was beyond terrible. In fact, it is the sole reason why I will never go back, or recommended this restaurant to anyone, period. To be fair, I'll talk about the food first. The Carpaccio (sp?) was phenomenal, the sweet breads were cooked and seared to perfect, as well as the pork belly. A turn for the worst comes with the mussels... They served us about 12 mussels 3-4 of which were un-opened after cooking (a sure sign they have gone bad). They were served to us, and when it was brought to the attention they acted as if nothing was wrong with them and then offered to bring us bread to soak-up the sauce. After about 10 mins after the bread never showed we asked for our check. The waitress had the audacity to charge $0.50 for bread on a ruined dish. After it was brought to her attention she was kind enough to take the bread and the mussels off the plate. When we brought it to the attention of the manager that a dish was served to us with at least 25% of the product potentially rancid, she tried to talk her way our of it and said "sometime that happens with mussels, just because they don't open doesn't mean they're bad." Anyone who has ever cooked mussels knows this is WRONG! As we were walking out the manager had the gall to mock my sister when she walked out of the restaurant. There are plenty of places in Atlanta comparable to Holeman & Finch, and each and every single one should be considered before choosing to spend your money there. We dined there on 11/20/2010
(1)
Vy A.
I had a chance to try the burger again and it was MUCH better this time - it wasn't nearly as salty and the texture was great. I can't say it is the best burger ever but it's an excellent burger, and I'll be back. The pickle is a really nice element of the sandwich.
(4)
K W.
i'm not afraid to admit i'm a snob, especially when it comes to good eats and booze. sweet jesus, this place reeks of pretension, and i like it. on a recent visit, i sampled a ton of goodies as a good glutton should, and i wasn't disappointed. minus one star for trying to pass off a sazerac (nola, baby!) as something called an ~*oracle*~ (squigglies for effect cause the name of this drink deserves it).
(4)
Mela C.
I came here by myself one night and I'm glad I did. Since there is some seating that has people sharing the table picnic-style (I don't know what it is actually called) I was able to have an interesting conversation with the people next to me. I took my time and enjoyed my food... I had the fried apple pie, H&F hotdog, and the gouda cheese. It was all so flavorful and yummy! The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, and endlessly patient, which I noticed during my wait while I heard customers ask the host the same question over and over. I would definitely go back.
(5)
Sarah A.
The 5-star rating is partially on behalf of my boyfriend. We stumbled in here a year or two ago with no expectations and were blown away. I might rate H&F 4 starts because I tend to prefer less rich, granola-y food...but tons of places cater to that kind of palate and not many offer the kinds of things H&F does, from sweetbread to duck prosciutto to pates, all of top-notch quality. (By the way, the classic chicken liver pate is probably my favorite dish here.)
(5)
Lynne B.
For a few reasons, my expectations for this place were pretty high. I wish that I could say that I wasn't disappointed but a teeny tiny part of me was. They don't take reservations - which is no big deal here in Atlanta. Any place that doesn't take reservations back in SF, you have to get there at 5.30 to secure a table or a place at the bar. My friend and I got there around 6.00 and getting a table (in such a small place) wasn't a problem. I was surprised at how small the actual bar area was - again, I was expecting a little bit more since there is probably only room for about 6 people at the bar itself. I was also really surprised at how small the restaurant was - unless I totally missed a larger dining room, the only seats are right to the left of when you enter the space. I would say that there is no more than seating for 40. Again, maybe I totally missed a whole other dining room...and if so, someone please let me know. Once we sat down (table for two right next to the window), I got a chance to check out the decor which I really liked. Warm, cozy, and loved the huge, hanging drum shades in the dining room. But as much I really liked the interior, I was not a huge fan of the entire wall of windows looking out at the valet/front entrance to the hotel next door. Now finally...on to the food itself. We started out with a glass of sparkling pinot (pretty much a rose) and the steak tar tare and the duck liver pate. The pate was TO DIE FOR!! Honest to god - it was more like dessert than a small plate. There was this awesome sweet gelee on the top of the pate and although I forget what the waiter said that it was, it kicked ass. I wanted to just eat it with a spoon! The steak tar tare was good - not great - but really good. But maybe it would have been great had I not eaten some of the pate first. A note on our server - really nice guy and gave a great rundown of the menu (even if he did cover every single item listed) but he definitely seemed miffed every time that he came by our table and we weren't ready to order. We told him that we planned on being there for a while since my friend from SF was in town and we had some serious catching up to do - but he couldn't have given two shits. We ordered a bottle of wine and had additional glasses on top of that so it wasn't like we were sitting there for hours on end drinking water and eating free bread! But by the time we left, he had lightened up a bit. Back to the food. The next two dishes that we ordered were the scallops over sweet corn and some salad of which I am totally blanking on. Both were really good (I'm a sucker for scallops and sweet corn. Hello Rathbun's!). Then for dessert we decided to try the chocolate brownie with black pepper ice-cream. I'll tell you right now, I really wanted the ice-cream to taste like black pepper, shoot, even have a smidgen of black pepper flavor. Either my palate totally sucks or there were only trace amounts (that's my CSI skills kicking in there) of black pepper. So what we ended up with was a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream. It was good - but I could have had it anywhere. All in all, we had a great meal with some minor misses throughout the course of the night. I would definitely go back - but it's not at the top of my list.
(4)
Ryan F.
Yes, the burger quality has gone down. But the real tradgedy here is the onion rings. They went from the absolute best I'd had to shittier-than-frozen. You guys are slippin'.
(3)
A K.
I am starting my review with the overall sensation of the place. I wouldn't deny that this place is very modern, young, trendy and cool. ( all the words associated with the hype of young professionals can be used here. )This place is not very obvious from the street and i admit, i have passed this on Peachtree street maybe a hundred times and never once did i notice this restaurant lurking in the corner of a high rise building. However, i have my husband to thank for surprising me with this wonderful restaurant. We decided to try out this place as we were on a tapas hunt since we had a really full lunch and weren't really hungry at 8pm. which later i realize it was a smart move or maybe a life-saving move too. I said that because when we reached the place, it was ultra packed, (not because it had a lot of people, but i think mostly because the place was only SO big.) we were told the wait was going to b about 30 minutes for a table for 2. we had to squeeze our way towards the bar and couldn't even get near the bar area. We decided to park ourselves at the only stool available by the walkway where i could rest my feet from the unforgiving heels i decided to wear that night, and my husband had to keep taking deep breaths and lean against the wall so that people can walk past him in the walkway. Even So, we decided to make the best of the situation and pamper ourselves with alcohol. the price for cocktailes ranges between $9-$13 (if i remember..) and i asked for the sweetest one avail which was still a little too bitter for my taste but just the cuteness and sophistication of the appearance of the cocktail was enough to cover up the bitterness of the drink. After about an hour wait, (which seems to pass by fast as we were enjoying ourselves doing some people-sightseeing and cuz we weren't on verge of dying of hunger) we were finally shown to the dining area across the bar. i was quite shocked to see the petite dining area and did a count of the tables around the area. there were only about 10 tables all in all! no wonder i had to wait for an hr! it was really amazing to see a restaurant opening for business with only 10 tables n letting their patrons squeeze in the bar area and wait for an hour for tapas on a friday night. however, we dove into our meal right away. We decided to try the ever so famous burger, deviled eggs, pork belly, mussels, and pork terrine. deviled eggs were ok, i feel that anyone could replicate it at home. but for $3, it was pleasant. pork belly and mussel was unforgettable. pork belly was served with grits (whoever thought of such a combination must be a genius and daredevil!).. i was never a fan of grits and that grit, i almost licked the plate clean. the little cubes of green tomato add touch of sweetness onto the dish and was very savory. I had always been a big fan of mussels and theirs was really good. we had to ask for extra bread to soak up every bit of the mussel gravy. However, we were very disappointed with the Famous Burger. it was just a step higher than Wendy's (yes i am not kidding..).. nothing memorable. Well to sum up my visit, Love the decor, the music, the crowd. Hate the wait. The price was Okay too.. not very expensive.. we ordered way too much and filled ourselves to the extent of near coma and we were pleasantly surprised when the bill came. So, if you are thinking of a nice and fun weekend out for a little and hype dining experience, this is the place to be. If you are bringing a date to impress, just be prepared to think of enough fun and interesting conversation to entertain ur date for the one hour wait or at least prepare to spend on drinks to keep ur date happy!
(3)
Thomas W.
I didn't know they were producing food like this in Atlanta! H&F is a big city gastro Pub w/ amazing food and a really strong and unusual beer list. The food is off the charts good. We had a little bit of everything: Rabbit Liver and Grits w/ a sweet sauce. It was so good we got two orders of it. The Oysters were great- fresh and tasty. I wouldn't come here if I wanted to eat two dozen of them but they were good and fresh. The Deviled eggs were really good too. The Burger was yummy but not the best I've ever had- I've had some great Burgers though so thats not a diss. The Beef Tartar was great- one of the best I've ever had. The moles were great too- they were good and spicy with a big piece of butter bread to soak up the sauce! I really loved this place. Friendly service and super yummy food. They lose a half star for very limited hours though....I wish they opened around 2:30 instead of 5:00 though- It would make it easier to swing through here and grab a beer after work!
(5)
Chris C.
I have been going here for a while now, and it's always top notch. Superb mixology and tasty treats. Tonight, though, my opinion was validated by Chef Gordon Ramsay who left with the verdict, "Delicious". Enuff said.
(5)
Alex R.
I went here super excited about the burger, but left most impressed by the drinks and the tuna tartare. The burger wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Luckily the rest of the meal made up for the minor let down I experienced after years of burger hype. The overall quality of the dishes was impressive; everything we ate was enjoyable and some dishes were outstanding.
(4)
Felix H.
Holeman and Finch has the best cocktails in the city. The menu is chock full of wonderfully executed unusual munchies and the 10pm burger alone is worth a visit, but you really have to dodge the nights when the Buckhead fratties invade the place. Yes, the bar is supposed to be social, but please, don't come for a beer and scoff at the offal at the table next to you and then worse, let your girlfriend steal bread from another patron's basket "because she's had a bit too much to drink." Ugh. H&F needs to move the hell out of Buckhead and into Midtown.
(5)
Derek C.
I went to H&F with a few friends because the menu sounded really interesting with stuff I won't find at other places, mostly in the "parts" section. We got 15 different plates to split between us three. They were all good portions to split between three. The cured meats were good but not great. Most of the entrees were the same quality. The marrow and pork belly buns were to die for though! Our server recommended that we finish with the bacon caramel popcorn, not a good dessert. The bacon left a salty aftertaste that I didn't enjoy much for a dessert. Overall, the meal was enjoyable. Definitely try if you're looking for something a little different to eat.
(4)
Sara W.
I arrived at H&F straight off a (delayed) flight from Houston. The flight was bumpy, and I was hungry and irritable. I needed a drink, a cheeseburger, and great company. Fortunately, I got all three things at H&F. This place ain't easy to find. We drove right by it once, but found it on our second drive by. The only sign is a pretty design of the letters H and F. Parking is around back - complimentary valet? Yes, please. We arrived around 9pm on a Friday night and were lucky enough to snag the only available spot in the restaurant. It was one giant, shared table, and our party of four fit nicely in the center. The lovely Melonie T. of Atlanta and her hubs had been dying to try this place, and I'm so glad she suggested it for mine and Mr. W's first night in town. We started with drinks. Both of us girls had a nice Italian red and the boys had beer. I like how the beers here are served in that beer brands glass. That was pretty awesome. Our server was friendly, although he forgot about my wine once, and our meals came out pretty fast. Together we shared a couple orders of deviled eggs three ways, beef sirloin, pork shoulder, and mussels. I've always been a fan of deviled eggs, and these were superb. I believe one had bacon in it (winner!), one had relish, and one had cayenne. Delicious! The pork shoulder was perfection. I worried that it would be fatty and it wasn't at all. The meat was moist and flavorful and just feel apart at the slightest poke from the fork. I didn't try the mussels, but the sirloin was great too. The serving was small, and I learned that parsnips pretending to be mashed potatoes are kind of irritating, but the meat itself was very tasty. We asked our waiter about the hamburger situation around 9:45 and placed an order for two - for my Houston readers who don't know the legend of the H&F burger; H&F only makes their burgers after 10pm, and they only make 24 a night. I believe they make 72 on Sundays during brunch, but these things are a rarity! "That was the best burger I've ever had." Those were my husband's exact words after that tasty experience. I chose to savor my half while he hurried through his, and I had to tell him "yes, I'm going to eat that" at least ten times before I finished up. Everything about this burger is amazing. The patty is part ground beef, part brisket, all deliciousness. It's very lightly seasoned, and incredibly juicy. The house baked buns are soft and buttery, and the red onions give each bite a nice punch. Topped with bread and butter pickles, American cheese, and house made ketchup and mustard, this burger is a masterpiece. I'm not sure if I could say it's the best burger I've ever had, but it's definitely in the top 5. I just have trouble making serious statements like that. I honestly feel privileged to have had a burger here, and I have Melonie T. and Yelp to thank for it. And I'd just like to add - H&F, if you're reading this, hows about opening up a place in Houston? You could only sell burgers and make millions, I promise. Think about it.
(5)
Alex D.
Visited on Sunday for brunch. Sat at the bar and loved the whole experience. The mixed drink selection is great. Our bartender was awesome! I asked him to surprise me... Told him what I didn't like. Loved what he did. And... the burger... YUM!
(5)
Sasha H.
Truly, "as good as it gets!" Host made a joke as we walked in, and, it was funny. He and our servers were all adorable, funny, and awesome! Not to mention great at their jobs. But more importantly, the food and drink, was to. die. for. The rundown: - Deviled eggs 3 ways - duck ham, Sriracha, and chow chow - all delicious, gobbled up in about 3 seconds flat. - Housemade pretzel and mustard - so simple, so good. Am craving this right now. Great crust on the pretzel. - Charcuterie plate - smoked lardo, bresaola, duck ham - came with homemade mustards, pickled carrots, pickled green tomatoes, and one other pickled veg that I no longer recall. Favorite was the smoked lardo, duh. But everything was incredible. We practically licked this plate clean. - Marrow gratin - words can only diminish this dish. This may be one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. Marrow, covered in buttery crumb, slathered on country bread. Good candidate for last meal on earth. - Veal sweetbreads - have had better sweetbreads, but the accompanying greens and sauce were truly great. - Veal brain - first time eating a cerebral organ. They came with capers (scrumptious) and butter with a side of toast (aka very heavily buttered toast for the slow learners). Don't know how much of a fan of brain I am, it has a very fatty mouthfeel and is hard to eat a lot of. That said, this preparation was awesome and flavorful. - Steak tartare - a close second to the marrow gratin. This was my first time eating raw meat, and I honestly didn't notice. The meat was seasoned to perfection and texturally amazing, it very well could have been unicorn sashimi. - And finally, the infamous burger. Really delicious, but a bit oversalted. Jack's Press cocktail was one of the best I've ever had. Dinner companion was sick of hearing me gush about it after every sip. I don't live in Atlanta, so need. recipe. now. Coke drink was also pretty good, the harmoniousness of the flavors in both drinks was pretty incredible. For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pudding cake. Let me note that, all the above dishes were consumed by two people. So we were stuffed. But even if we had just participated in an eating contest, I would still order this dessert. It is every amazing dessert you have ever dreamed about all-in-one. It has a moist crumb like a cake, creaminess like a bread pudding, chocolateyness like a brownie or molten chocolate cake, crispy caramel edges, just incredibly delectable and perfect. This was the meal that solidified my love for ATL.
(5)
SC S.
The food is excellent. The BF and I liked the deviled eggs so much that we ordered them twice. My problem is with the wait. We went on a Monday night and got there at 8. We were told that we'd be seated in about 30 mins, 2 hours later we sat down. The BF ordered the burger and I got the trout. the burger came out about a half hour after we sat down, and it took an additional hour for my trout. the portions are super tiny, and I had to come home and eat to fill my tummy (there was no point ordering anything else cause if I had I'm sure I'd still be there waiting on it). Food-5 Service-2 Overall experience-3.5
(3)
Shannon C.
Best burger in town!!!!
(5)
Mark P.
First off why are so many reviewers complaining about the view - who cares, if you're in the company of good friends you shouldn't be daydreaming by looking out the window. I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. Everything I had heard and read was pretty much true. We were a party of 3 that arrived around 7PM and were sat right away in a nice booth. We ordered 10 dishes between us not including dessert. The cornmeal fried oysters were the best, they melted in your mouth. The carbonara, cornish hen, steak tartare and bone marrow were all superb. I should have ordered the veal brains - oh well, next time...and the next time will hopefully include the 10PM burger. If I had one complaint it would be the napkins, mass towels don't make good napkins - to linty!
(4)
Jason S.
My biggest regret is that none of us had a flash on our camera phones to take decent pics to take with us. But the awesome food and great service is the best take away. My sister and a friend I grew up with in California kept telling me that they finally found a great burger place in ATL...or rather, a great place that served a great burger. I was taken there the other day for my birthday. While waiting for our burger, we had the beet salad, Sepelo island clams, chicken liver pate, pasta cabonara and pork belly....I know it sounds like a lot, but remember, it's a pub and the dishes are portioned apropriately. All in all, very good food. The burger...awesome. These guys really understand how to make something so simple so great. It takes cooks who love food to make great food. I feel this joint has these kind of cooks. Too many restaurants employ cooks who solely need a paycheck and care nothing about food. Kudos to the team who manages this crew. ...the service was great too; on point, friendly and professional.
(4)
lauren b.
My new fav place!!! The kind of low key, fabulous place I want to stop at every night. Amazing drinks, to die for food, wonderful attitude free service, seriously just can't say enough about this place. Have yet to be dissappointed, and have yet to get the burger, imagine that. Atmosphere is probably way cooler than me but I am made totally comfortable here. Thanks guys!!!
(5)
Dave C.
Great small plates restaurant. The menu is unique and changes fairly frequently. Each dish is wonderfully prepared. The food quality and presentation are both superb. The limited quantity of cheeseburgers served each night at 10pm (often sold out in advance, so get there and order early) are amazing. They are simple, yet extremely flavorful.
(5)
Joi M.
I like that the restaurant provides parking in the garage. The cheeseburger is really good but I saved half for home because I like mine with tomato. The fries are great as well. Not too salty or crispy, and fried perfectly. I went for Sunday brunch and even though I arrived before the restaurant even opened there were already patrons waiting outside!
(4)
Ali P.
Perhaps my palate is not as sophisticated as I thought. I found the food at Holeman & Finch to be good, but not spectacular. Truthfully, so many 5 star reviews had my hopes up a little high. We started out with the Chicken Liver. It came with some unbelievable toast that seemed to be steeped in butter. This was new ground to me, never tried chicken liver and I was a bit scurd. I bravely picked up the toast and went for a dip, but the surface of the chicken liver was hard! Ooops, you have to spread it on, so we tried it. Surprisingly good. Next the Legendary Burger came out. Double patty, medium rare, perfect bun, ultra-thin sliced pickle, and a little onion. We had to split the burger because apparently it was the last one. The burger was good. Very good. But honestly, for $10? Hmmmm.... I could have made ten of the same burgers at home for $10. Maybe even better. The only thing that mystified me about the burger was the bun. Where can I get some buns like that. Amazing. Another irritation was the whole 22 burgers per night. That just doesn't make sense to me. What? They want people fighting over the burgers like back in the Cabbage Patch Kids days? The last course, as we had shared the dishes to get a taste of the place, was the Short Ribs. The Rib meat was tender and fatty, soft and as aforementioned in another review, had that 'melt in your mouth' quality. One thing I noticed is that H&F was able to bring out a great deal of flavor from the meats with a minimal amount of seasoning. No doubt the food is good, but in my opinion over priced for what you're getting. I've paid for expensive meals but usually, you get at least a filling plate. I'd need two of those burgers to fill me up if i was hungry. And when they make only 22/night isn't it a little greedy to take 2 out of 22 into your own stomach? I'll bet they have a one per customer rule. Over all, it's a really nice place for drinks and over priced, appetizer sized plates. But they really do pack some flavor in those little bites. If the price was more appropriate (for my little coin) I'd give it 4 or maybe 5 stars, I'm going with three because the place left me broke and still hungry, haha. I recommend Holeman & Finch for sure, it's a real experience, beautiful place. But peasants like me can't afford to hang out there every night. Bon Appetite Fellow Diners
(3)
Brittaney D.
No complaints...The people behind the bar are fantastic (Shawn) and exciting to be around...even after midnight. This place has a brave menu that boasts 'parts'. Its exciting to eat somewhere that makes something wonderful out of the nasty bits. Very fast kitchen...If you're not scared to spend a $50 on a few drinks and a few items from the menu and a NICE TIP, this is the perfect place. Nice atmosphere, great food and lovable staff....what more could you ask for?
(4)
Erica J.
yummo. cured berkshire ham- melted in my mouth crispy pork belly- could have eaten 10 orders of this, grits were superb too gratin of morrow- flavor was a bit bland, not my favorite hand-chopped steak tartare- great hint of wasabi served with potato strings farm egg & pancetta carbonara- perfect pasta, perfect egg, perfect pancetta lamb sausage (can't remember the dish)- great spicy flavor break box with salted butter- had to eat every type of bread in the box so good so good so good.
(5)
Wolfgirl E.
Best place for industry folks! Awesome cocktails (I've yet to have better in the city- the handmade bitters, syrups, and the like really put these drinks at the top of my list- and lots of people may be trying to copy H & F... but they aren't H & F and they don't share my love of Absinthe like H & F does, anyway) great small plates, a wonderful, friendly, fun staff, and an overall great atmosphere. If you're not an adventurous eater, this place isn't for you. If you can't appreciate a well crafted drink and you'd rather swill some shit down at your sports bar on the corner, this place isn't for you, either. But if you truly love good liquors, wonderful food, and an appreciation of ingredients... H & F is home. The burger IS the best in the city.
(5)
Gloria M.
I came here on a weeknight, and the wait was 1 hour! I think we ended up waiting for around 30 minutes instead? Ordered the deviled eggs, bone marrow, liver pate spread, steak tartare, and the famous burger. Deviled eggs were eh, I think I got the one with bacon in it? The bone marrow tasted like....sweat. It was my first time trying it so maybe it just wasn't meant to be? Steak tartare was the best thing I ate..the burger was sooo salty. The ketchup it came with tasted a bit too sweet but the fries were good!! I shall come again to try the other dishes...and it was fun watching the kitchen make some of the food :D
(3)
Barney B.
what an odd, odd, terribly odd space. don't get me wrong, I love what they are trying to do - and for the most part they succeed. but there is only one place in this joint that felt at all comfortable, and that was the john. everywhere else was weird angles, seating, protruding counters or walls - just plain oddness of space. and I wish I could say I knew how they could have done things better - the only thing I can think of is kill the tables back towards the parking ramp and just make this one huge bar and then keep serving me your fine damn food and your awesome damn beer. because while the space is odd, the place is bang on. like all 'small plates' places, expect to have your wallet sucker punched - but it's worth it. every item off the menu (we had 8) was perfect - the beer selection (and corresponding descriptions from the bartender) worked out awesomely. it is the perfect place. so long as you dig sitting in a Picasso painting.
(4)
Trip B.
I couldn't remember the exact cocktail I ordered after the meal but it was very similar to a gin fizz except for the fact that it was with Bulleit bourbon. I'm craving one of these a couple days later.
(5)
Chris L.
If your giving this place 5 stars then you have not been to Abattoir. I'm going to just come out and say it, Abattoir has this place beat hands down! Silly me falling for a novelty burger (good not great and the homemade ketchup doesn't help), Steak tartare good, duck pastrami excellent and the cheese plate falls short. This place has every new age equipment that would make any chef's mouth water but that doesn't always translate into success on the plate. I'm glad I went but I would not go back knowing Abattoir is just a hop skip and jump away.
I had heard such rave reviews from friends, I had to go. I'm happy that H&F met my expectations. The atmosphere is slick, intimate... and my favorite... quirky. The food was great, although we went for a safe route on our first visit (no liver for me please). We arrive @ H&F (beside Restaurant Eugene) and had a short wait for a Thursday night. While we waited, the drink specials come out on a piece of cardboard box and we were left to survey the hanging meat nearby. We were quickly seated by a guy who didn't wear the classic, cheesy greeting grin. The waitress was knowledgable.. and you guessed it ...quirky. We ordered scallops, mushrooms (don't be mislead by the Hen in the name), calamari and another vegetable. Overall, great experience and next time I'll have to remember to order the Crunchy Gentleman.
(5)
Shack D.
I would eat here every day if I had the funds... I try to eat here as much as I can. Some updates: - Screw the burger, try the hotdog. Really damn good. - On Saturday mornings, they are selling bread/pastries from H&F Bakery. There is some product available for walk in but call and order before noon on Friday to get your bakery fix. I suggest the bacon bread, the bran muffin, and any of the croissants. Oh, and the fried pies... - Try some of the offal. You will not be disappointed. Leave your hate at home. Listen to your waiters and bartenders - they know best. Don't complain. Tip your waiters well. FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T VISITED: Be prepared to wait - standing up - in very close proximity - to lots of people - who are having a good time - and are probably loud - who are willing to spend a good amount of cash - on many plates of great food - and the best drinks in the city.
(4)
Michael H.
Yes, the food is as good as you've heard. Yes, the view and seating layout kind of blows. You do know you're in Atlanta............right?
(4)
Julie Y.
Took awhile to finally eat here, and their limited seating did not help. Had the marrow gratin which was amazing! Nice and unctuous with their delicious bread. I love that dish! Also, enjoyed their pork belly because fatty pork and creamy grits are two of my favorite foods though I did not care for the chow chow. I'm glad that they tried to incorporate vegetables into the dish, but the sweetness didn't work for me. The scallops and sunchokes were executed well, but the endives reminded me of the Asian vegetables my mother forces me to eat. Definitely coming back for the marrow and to try more parts.
(4)
Jennifer C.
The food was creative, and fresh. They have combinations of flavors that are innovative, but also not too daring, so they're easy to love. The one stand out for me, oddly enough, was the watermelon salad we ordered. They used a local heirloom watermelon and it looked nothing like the watermelon I'm used to seeing - it was a beautiful deep red, and it was so dense and delicious. I guess that's what a watermelon really used to taste like! And I loved the bits of lime tossed in - sweet and puckering at the same time. The service was wonderful. And the cocktails delicious!
(4)
Eva D.
Heaven on earth. This is the place for true foodies in Atlanta. Once you've been here, you'll know. Fabulous selection of meat and cheeses and great rotating dishes such as hen of the woods mushroom, scallops, carbonara etc. H+F burgers are fantastic, but there are far better things on the menu so please be adventurous! Cocktail list is not to be missed.
(5)
ernesto s.
without hearing too much about h&f, we decided to give it a shot. the interior design is quite unique, and we had no complaints with getting what might have been the worst seat in the house, facing a couple less than 6 feet away (looked like a second date). i have to be fair - the food here is good. Buuuut, it's HEAVY. Even the cabbage has pork grease on it. The 10pm burger is also good, but more hype than heaven. I'd definitely recommend this place after a 10K. outee.
(3)
Julia L.
Holeman and Finch! Never a disappointment! What a great spot - I actually prefer the bar area over the restaurant because it is so full of life every night I've been there - which is a mix of weekend nights and weeknights. The front of the house staff is made up of skilled bartenders and a host of interesting and personable servers who are knowledgable about the menu, ready to entertain conversation and are truly there to make sure you have a great experience at Holeman. (On my last trip here, the bartender did not have Jack Daniels honey and made a housemade mixture of honey and bourbon to make sure I had the drink I asked for. Great service.) This has become my go-to spot when I have friends in town and want to take them a memorable place in Atlanta. I have still yet to have the famous 10 o'clock burger (I feel like if I have it for weekend brunch, it's just cheating), so looking forward to doing so a future trip!
(5)
Emily R.
Just a quick update, they are now serving the Sunday brunch burger with fries, not onion rings and at least the ones I had were excellent. They are also selling the burger to-go, which means that now even on Sunday it's not a sure thing as they are only set up to do 70 of them, so don't plan to wander in around 2:00 and get a burger. They might also be sold out of just about everything else on the menu as the brunch crowd has been growing and growing, with a hour and a half wait two Sundays ago.
(4)
Joshua M.
So my third time to this establishment and this time I whent for the burger. Yep, "its burger time" as they say. Only 24 burgers made every night. The meat was incredibly tender and every component but the cheese is made in house(the bun,, pickles, ketchup and mustard and handcut fries) Deffinetely the best burger I have had in my life. However I can not write this review soly on a burger, I must in fact mention that the menu changes daily and every time I have been we are treated to something new. My rooster head was a bit strange with hardly any meat, but once you get to the brain the texture is creamy and light. The cockscumb was a bit like chicken fat, but it is what it is. My server was new but seemed happy to be working and was delighted to give us as much information as he was able to give. I love the atmosphere of this restaurant and with the kitchen open for viewing with the house cured meats in the window I was thrilled to see how proffesional there setup was. Dont count this restaurant out on your list of atlantas favorites.
(5)
Shrimpy A.
after all the buzz i had to give it a shot... went on a Sunday just after 11. had a mimosa and the pimento cheese app.. i am a huge pimento cheese snob, and i make the best around... or at least i thought i did. H and F's is the best i have ever had.. sharp, creamy, great pepper flavor, damn it was tasty... ordered the infamous burger. mid rare. it was possibly the best non-kobe burger I've had.. juicy, succulent, seasoned ONLY with salt... fresh baked roll that was perfect. not to big, nothing fancy.. a couple sprigs of red onion, and AMERICAN cheese.. this sucker is the real deal.. if you don't love this burger there is something inherently wrong with you, and i would not let you watch my dog for a weekend.. hand cut fries were pretty good.. the house made mustard, ketchup, and pickles on the side was a little over kill... some good ole Heinz would have been on point for me.. but that is their thing. bonus: they skimp a bit on the crackers with the pimento cheese spread app, so we had a good bit of the cheese left... quickly wiped it up with the french fries... wooo-eeeeeeeee... when i go back, i am anxious to try other menu items... but i don't know if i will ever be able to....
(5)
Jim H.
Incredible bar selection. Bourbons, whiskeys, ryes....oh my! The food is tasty but can get a little complex on the seasonings and flavors. I highly recommend going mainly for the fantastic drink selection and ordering some tasty meats or cheeses to compliment the experience. The menu makes it difficult to create a full meal so definitely try the bar first to get a taste of H&F first. Another suggestion would be to treat it like a dim sum place and go with a small group so you can all get small tastes of lots of different dishes while you toast the night away!
(4)
Ven R.
In town again for work and wanted to try the companion restaurant to Eugene. H&F was very good. We arrived in time to grab a quick drink at the bar and got set up in a booth thanks to Regan. Our server was friendly and informative when asked questions about vegetarian options on the menu. We ordered a dozen oysters, pimiento cheese, pasta carbonara, fried shrimp salad, butterhead lettuce, red peas, and steak tartare. For dessert we picked the fried apple pie and burnt cream. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes. Service was prompt. This is a good place for small groups.
(4)
F H.
HOLY MEAT! This place was great, but super-crowded. I loved the "old fashioned" drinks and think they have started a trend to get people trying more traditional cocktails, rather than that cosmopolitan garbage that was all the rage a few years ago. The burger WAS great and all, but I don't know that I like all of the rules and having to reserve my meal and only being able to eat at 10 pm. The other dishes we tried were strong enough that I'd pass on the burger ridiculousness and try something else next time.
(3)
Chuan S.
I have been back to H&F many times since. I still don't like the logistics and seating arrangements at H&F, but I had a chance to eat their 10PM burger as a whole by myself. It was good burger even though it was on the greasy side, but that is what you get when you have two burger patties with two slices of cheese cooked in duck fat. The sweetbread is awesome though and it is a good place to eat when you can find a seat.
(4)
aaron s.
decent food for a pricey-ish gastropub. interesting menu but the portions were needlessly small. NOTE!!!!! our waiter was racist and short tempered. he was old, and had a very pointy ugly chin beard. avoid him. AVOID THE OLDER WAITER WITH THE CHIN BEARD! HE WAS RIGHT OUT OF AUSTIN POWERS
(2)
Jason B.
I've probably been to H&F about a half dozen times. It's been reviewed ten ways from Sunday. So, I present three tips to help ensure a five-star experience when you visit H&F ... 1. Don't go on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if it's your first time. Heck, you might even want to stay away from Thursdays. The place is open everyday and serves food until really late. Why not try it on a Tuesday? 2. Plan your visit around Burger Time. Look, the rest of the menu is phenomenal. But, if you know about the burger, and you miss an opportunity to have it, you're going to be a little bitter and it will impact your experience. Arrive by 9:30. Have a drink or two. If you're really hungry, one burger is more than enough (who said they wanted to have two????). If you're not, or you want to try other items on the menu, too, then split one. Top to bottom, it's phenomenal, but I dream about the homemade mustard. 3. Follow the advice of fellow yelpers. Order what's mentioned often, like the crunchy gentleman. Everything I've ordered on the menu (and I've tried to touch every corner) has been superb. The only dish I wouldn't order again was the Lobster Roll, and not because of the taste. It's simply overpriced, but I know that, and I stay away from it. So, these are just a few tips to help enhance your H&F experience. Once you get that first visit under your belt, you can branch out and try the charcuterie plate on a Friday evening. But for your first visit, keep it basic!
(5)
Betty R.
Why did it take us so long to visit this happenin' Buckhead spot? I had finally heard enough wondrous and magical things about H&F to give it a go. The space is much smaller than I imagined, but the vibe is pretty comfortable. We started with the bread and salted butter, the deviled eggs three ways, and the crisp B&B pickles. The bread "box" consisted of Parker House rolls, a slice of pumpernickel, a slice of crusty baguette-type bread, and a slice of rye. The rolls and the pumpernickel were definitely the standouts - and the butter would have been as well, had it not been inconsistently salted (some bites were bland, and some were SUPER salty). I loved the deviled eggs, though I can't for the life of me remember the "three ways." I'm not normally a huge fan of bread and butter pickles, but these fried babies were absolutely delicious, especially when paired with the spicy mayo. Next we decided to do a fish course, ordering the pan-seared black bass with braised Vidalia onions and the fish and chips. The former was somewhat underwhelming - the fish was cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was nice, but I suspect that there were leeks accompanying the dish rather than Vidalias, and they were quite stringy and tough. The latter, however, was frickin' fantastic. The fish was tender and flaky, and the batter was flavorful and just the right thickness. It was fried perfectly, with just the right amount of grease. The potato wedges were fine, but they needed some kind of sauce. We decided that round three would be all about offal (or, what is labeled on the H&F menu as "Parts"). We ordered the gratin of marrow and the peppercorn crusted veal hearts, served with a parsnip puree and a blood orange marmelade. I was quite hesitant at first, because as much as I love "parts," some organ meat has that very metallic taste, like sucking on a penny. Thankfully, the heart was rich and tender and not organy at all, kind of like eating a really high-quality steak. The star of the dish, though, was the parsnip puree - not only was it delicious, but it was the smoothest, lightest, most velvety puree I've ever encountered. I didn't care for the blood orange marmelade (I found it bitter and overpowering), but husband loved it. As for the marrow, I'm not sure I have the words to describe it. It was so ridiculously decadent and over the top, and it was just as good on its own as it was spread on bread and topped with a parsley and onion salad. We could have easily stopped at this point and been completely satisfied. That would have been the mature/smart/healthy thing to do. So, clearly, we did exactly the opposite and stayed for a burger. Was it worth the hype? Abso-frickin'-lutely. The meat, while cooked medium throughout, was tender and juicy and flavorful. The bun was fresh and light, but it still stood up to the burger and toppings. Speaking of toppings, the meaty, cheesy, melty goodness was perfectly salty, so the homemade bread and butter pickles were a welcome change from the usual dill. Of course, the mustard and ketchup were homemade, and of course, they were top-notch. The fries were really awesome - I just wish I had room to eat more of them. Service was great, and cocktails were perfect. It was not an inexpensive meal, of course, but we felt that it was a fantastic value, considering the atmosphere, the service, and the quality and variety of food and drink. We can't wait to return!
(5)
Alethea S.
This place is the best! There is food on the menu that you can't get anywhere else. They cure their own meat which taste very good. I didn't get to have the burger but I am definitely going back to try it soon.
(5)
Mark B.
I can't believe it took me a whole year to get back here. Well I had been back after first review but it was a year ago. You know why? I thought it would be too busy and the whole parking thing is a drag, what with the valet. Didn't want to go and then find there was a wait for a table, that sort of thing. Well I needn't have worried. Parked across the street and there were plenty tables. Now ladies, next time you go out, could you please ask your companion if you are shouting? Because that foghorn voice of yours can be very annoying! And this place seems to have its share of LOUD ladies. I had a draft beer that was very chemically, so I switched to a better bottled beer, but they were both very expensive. In fact the whole meal was too expensive for what we got. Also I ordered the sweetbreads, which I order whenever I find them because they are so lovely. Well, these weren't like sweetbreads I am used to and they were not lovely. The veal heart was better and we liked the charcuterie, although the bread was pretty wierd in that it was a hole surrounded by crust. I know its supposed to be light and airy, but really! The service was okay if you like the chess-club types. Must be tech students. So we are demoting the rating to 2 stars. Update April2010: Yeah, I feel vindicated now that David K among others also gave a 2 star review!
(2)
Hambri Enta M.
I need to revisit this joint. Went at the urging of Kasia and because the Name Finch, my doggie's name.. The release of their "25" burgers was highly anticipated, I think they only release them at 10 PM on Tuesday? I tell you, one is enough. They are not so mini, but they sure were yum. Did I say THEY. Well, I ate one and took the other one home! Did not have mixed drink. I am a chicken shit for new drinks that are not mixed by Ex Chad.
(4)
caroline r.
Delicious, friendly, hip...such a great ATL spot. The menu changes often and even for my non-meat eating stomach, there is always something (many things, actually) enticing and soooo super yummy. The servers are so knowledgable about the ingredients, their origin, flavors, textures, etc. (Kate with red glasses!) Dishes come as they are ready, and most plates are relatively small but meant for sharing...which works out well in the end because I always end up ordering half of the menu. A separate chapter could be written about the cocktails, but in short: YUM! Ingredients you won't likely see elsewhere, creative mixologists who have cool hair-do's and wear neat vests. stay cool H&F!
(5)
K B.
Everything was excellent. Food, service, ambiance. Deviled eggs were delicious. As was the popcorn and burgers. The bloody mary just tasted like bad vodka, however.
(5)
Herman N.
We went here for my birthday celebration a few months back and I was beyond wowed. Exotic cocktails from one of the city's best mixologists, awesome food of various styles and a hamburger that could be the best in the city. I'll be back.
(5)
P K.
OK, in glancing through all the star ratings, I'm just shocked at all the 5 stars. I'm reading through thinking, "Somebody? Anybody? Who got the Bomb?"(my ode to Coolio) because I was looking for someone, anyone that didn't feel a 5 star was deserved here....I found very few. Seriously, I don't get it. I love food. All food. Innovative and regular old Taco Bell and everything in between. We just left the Come Fly with Me performance at the Alliance and realized that, "OH MY GOD, WE CAN MAKE THE 10:00 DEADLINE FOR A BURGER!!!" It was 9:56 and we walked into H&F at 10:11, all burgers were gone. But at first we did get to watch that beautiful view of the chefs putting all the burger orders together, my mouth was watering. We got to the table, confirmed that all burgers were gone and ordered some other food: deviled eggs 3 ways: one bacon, one sunchoke, one cayenne. Cayenne was the best and excellent. My dining companion thought that the bacon was the best. We considered the oysters but at $17.00/dz, they were a little pricey, so we got the poached egg with bacon and sorghum cake. It was good. The bacon is VERY, VERY HICKORY SMOKED. I normally don't like overly smoked food but this was good. The portion is small, so in this case that is a good thing. At some point, the waiter came back to us and said, "I've got a burger if you want one." It was so funny because it was like this super secret, his mouth barely moved. It was very kind of him to offer it to us and we of course screamed, "YES!" We could not wait to tear into this cheesed double pattied mound of meaty goodness. I bit into it first, didn't say anything and when asked what I thought, I said that it was good, in a let down kind of way. You know the, "It's good" when your voice gets higher as you say it. Really, I swear I did not feel let down because I had over blown expectations. I just thought it would be a lot better than it was. It was just a decent burger. When it cools off, it is nothing spectacular. We both felt the same exact way: we could get some good fatty meat and make it at home. I don't get what all the fuss is about. I really think their shtick is limiting the burgers, creating a frenzy and desire...to me it is just not worth it. Oh, and as a side, the fries were good but I have to agree with at least one other Yelper, they were waaaaaay too salty. This coming from someone who loooooves salt. We also ordered the 3 for $10 charcuterie plate of hot soppressata, duck pastrami and coppa. The duck pastrami and coppa were the best. Lastly, we got the andouille sausage---this was the best thing that we ordered. It was juicy, spicy and very fresh tasting. The service was good. Friendly hostess and waiter. Water glass sat empty though (I know, I know, small detail but having been a food server, it ain't right). It is very loud here and we were there on a Tuesday night. All in all, decent, trendy place but not worth the hullabaloo over the burger. If you really must try the burger, I heard that they serve it for brunch on Sunday. So my rec would be to call to see if that is true and go then or bump the burger and go during the week for lunch. If just based purely on the food--I would have given it a 2.5 but combined with service and ambiance I decided to go 3 instead of 2!
(3)
Catherine P.
Super "authentic" place to get your meat on...almost as much meat as Fogo or something! We started with a couple drinks at the bar...which was pretty packed already at 7:30 on a Friday. First, I sampled The Usual, which was light and served up in a champagne glass. The Mr. had a Johnny Ryall, since he likes the beasties, and it was intriguing how one of the ingredients is Miller High Life! It totally tasted like a Belgian cider, like Duchesse or something. Next we decided to go start waiting for a table while we waited for our friends. There was only one group in front of us, but we honestly probably waited 45 minutes to an hour to be seated, which kinda sucked. I guess the meals are pretty drawn out here, and there isn't much seating. Fortunately, we could look through the window to the kitchen the whole time, plotting what we would order and analyzing the poor sous chef's every move. Finally our foursome gets seated at the long shared table, at the end. We probably ordered half the menu, being so hungry! The 3 buck bread box contains really delish artisan bread and fresh butter. I also loved my pork sparerib...very melt-in-your-mouth. The southern ham showcase was about 6 huge wads of pancetta on a wood block with french bread...awesome. We were swindled into getting a 10 PM hamburger too, which was one of the best I would say. Pretty cool place...it tries pretty hard, but mostly with success.
(4)
Christine H.
farm egg & panchetta carbonara = al dente house-made pasta + rich parmesan + salty panchetta bits + rich & lovely egg yolk spice bandit = cognac + orange liqueur + something warming and spiced that i can't remember the name of + topped with peche lambic + might be even better than the harrier
(4)
Daniel H.
One word, AMAZING! I know almost every post on here talks about the burger, I didn't order it, and to be very frank, I wouldn't get it until my 4th or 5th trip. I am sure its phenom, but come on people have you seen the rest of the menu?!?!? Also, whats up with some of the complaints on yelp about HF? I read some of the 1 star reviews. The gist of the bitching is, "whaaaaaaa I don't like (fill-in-the-blank)/ what do you mean the chef will not hold the cheese/not butter my bun/come out and dance like a puppet for me.....whaaaaaaa I'm the customer I am always right". You get the idea. I say "bravo chef, bravo". If you don't like an ingredient in a dish....don't order it. I know....I just blew your mind. Would you have the gall to tell Da Vinci "yeah, that mona lisa, its okay, she would look way better blond, change it"? Hell no, he knows what he is doing, and people, so do chefs. If you can't handle it, I am sure there is a denny's near by. I want to wrap it all up with my desert. Upon learning they do Charcuterie in-house, I literally came at the table. Going with a 5 meat sampler for desert is the greatest decision I made in my entire life. It was so good I would literally eat it of a homeless man's bare chest. I could easily ramble on for another 3500 words about HF, but that's it for now. Oh, I forgot to add how amazing the service was. Hands down my waiter provided some of the best service I have experienced anywhere in the country.
(5)
Montrell V.
Overall good burger, but, I mean, honestly really nothing extraordinary I haven't tasted before. I eat out OFTEN and have been to a lot of different restaurants from the east coast to the west coast. I can see how one who maybe hasn't experienced a plethora of "good" restaurants in various locations could think it's the "best burger they've ever had." Anyone knows the key to a good burger is the beef. I went to H&F during Sunday brunch specifically to try the burger. I drove past the place 3 times! before I even saw it. It's very hidden and not visible at all, very poor signage. I guess their exposure comes from word of mouth. After I sat down and ordered, I looked out the restaurant window to my left and saw one of the cooks outside in his apron petting and rubbing all over a fat bulldog!!! Some lady was walking the dog near the restaurant. That was really gross to watch since he was going to be in the kitchen preparing the food. He did wipe his hands on his apron after he finished. Crazy. I sure hope he washed his hands. What a senseless act. And speaking of senseless acts, the waitress brought me 2 lemon wedges on a plastic drink stirrer and sat the lemons directly on the bare table. I was like, WTH??? Talk about unsanitary...just senseless. Nice restaurant, though, fru fru. Patrons were kind of snobby, uppity acting, but I guess that comes with the territory in that part of town. Anyway, the burger definitely looks bigger in the pics than it does in person. I agree with others on here who have said it's definitely not worth fighting for at their weeknight 24-burger-only cattle call. I would have been disappointed had I gone through all that drama for that "expensive" burger ($12). Don't misunderstand me. It was a "good" burger, but no more grand than my favorite burger in the world at NuGrill in Ft. Scott KS or In-N-Out or Five Guys. And I guarantee you'll pay MUCH less at any of those spots for a "good" burger and still have money left in your pocket than what you would have left had you gone to H&F. I also had their famous fried peach/blueberry pie ($8). Omg delish! The best buttery, flaky crust. But just like the burger, waaaaaay too pricey!!! My meal for the burger, fries and dessert came to $21! Needless to say, I had water to drink lol.
(3)
Stricky T.
This pub has the makings of an upscale British pub with an excellent selection of beers, simple pub grub and a comfortable setting. Imagine a cold winter night in London and a nice glass of "Whyte and Mackay" scotch...............get the picture...................be there.............
(5)
Ms. D.
Delicious food. Great atmosphere. SMALL portions. But the food is so good, I'll definitely go back.
(4)
David F.
SUNDAY BRUNCH STAPLE. BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD. Not to mention fun environment and very original mixed drinks.
(5)
Katherine D.
I love novelty, even if a bit contrived. This odd cut of meat phenomenon that is hitting Atlanta seems a bit contrived. Generally, innards and "parts" are either considered a delicacy (sweetbreads) or something eaten out of necessity (pig ears and tails) from lack of being able to afford good cuts. What H&F is attempting to do is bring both cuts to the masses. Well, the masses that call Buckhead their stomping ground, anyway. Is parading obscure food around in a "for the people costume" a little annoying to me? Yes. But it is so good and the service so amazing, that I just can't stay annoyed for long. Plus, I'm kinda one of those foodie wannabes that flocks to this sort of place. Besides the draw of alternative meat, H&F's other plates are darn good, though my cayenne deviled egg did leave a little something to be desired. Still, I definitely recommend! Check out the bathrooms. Neat-O.
(4)
Garrett L.
Even with the hype, I think this is the best restaurant in Atlanta. I've been going here for over a year and it impressed me every time. Don't waste your time ordering. Get the goat, jelly bean, or any other waiter to make the decisions for you. Sit back, have a handful of drinks, and enjoy 3 hours of the best dining experience in Atlanta.
(5)
Jeff P.
Great meal, great vibe, unique cocktails...all around great experience. Greg took great care of us at the bar and you can tell he has a vested interest in making sure you have a great time. Go with the coca-cola with lime cubes for a great start. We had a great sampling of plates....loved the pork belly, the griddle mushrooms, the deviled eggs, the sensational house cured ham! if you are a fan of classic southern staples distilled into their purest and tastiest forms, this is what you can expect. I came with pretty high expectations from my experiences at Eugene, and they were met. I highly recommend spending some time here...
(5)
Rudy K.
Best Deviled eggs and salumi in town
(4)
Debra D.
Best.Burger. Ever. Loved the cozy-chic atmosphere and the cocktails were outstanding. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Sarah V.
I love the cocktails (esp. the dark and stormy), the devilled eggs, steak tartare, and of course the burger. It's the only meal you will need all day. Yummy. The staff is awesome too.
(5)
Dorothy P.
Came here for the 2nd time for the 10pm burger and drinks (would like to come here more, but I don't usually stay out that late on weekdays). The burger didn't disappoint again, still luv the duck fat it's cooked in! I just wished the fries were better. I'm thinking if they'd cut the fries really thin, to the point of being shoestrings, it would taste less mushy. My dining partner, who tries to not eat much meat, even devoured his burger...true testament to how good it is. I wanted something w/ peach schnapps in it that night, and the answer I got from the waiter was basically that they're better than that:)...apparently they fresh squeeze all their juices, so since peaches aren't in season yet, I can't get anything w/ peaches in it...I'm beginning to feel peach schnapps are for unrefined folks like me??:) well he mentioned they make their own cranberry juice, so I ordered a cosmo...wow, it did not disappoint! I think instead of coming for the burgers next time, I'll just come for their "fresh-squeezed" cocktails. ATL is so lucky to have a place like this!
(5)
Todd D.
Been here a few times, and the food is always exceptional. Took my wife last night for her birthday (first time she has ever been). Honestly I thought she might not be adventurous enough to dig in and enjoy this type of fare, as well as the cocktails. She is not much of a cocktail person; she even restated this on our drive over. Well, I was utterly surprised at how my lady was head over heels for Holman. We both had delicious drinks; I had two Pistoleros. We had froi, sweet breads (she's had these before actually), lamb fries (testicles), pork belly, rabbit heart, and of course the ten o'clock burger (I knew this was a no-brainer). And the fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Regan was charming and hilarious per usual, Greg and Co.'s drinks were awesome, and Lee our server was excellent. My only complaint is my wife loved the lamb testicles so much that mine will never again be safe in her mouth! Just kidn'.
(5)
Spoon T.
Big Fans we are. Great drinks, food, space, and personalities.
(5)
The C.
I must have had a good time in Atlanta, because this is about the fourth good review I've written, but I can't help it -- Holeman and Finch brought me great joy. I had two cocktails -- one off their menu and one I that I requested -- and both were excellent. In fact, the one that I requested was either the best I've had or a very close second. I also liked their pretzels (although they were a bit greasy, so would have been difficult to eat had I been on a date, etc.), and their duck ham was wonderful. Finally, I think that if I had a never-ending bucket of their caramel/bacon popcorn, I could (and probably would) die happy.
(5)
Lindsey B.
The burger continues to be the best I've ever had! (I know you it is such a popular and boring item at any restaurant, but seriously, this IS the best.) I also thoroughly enjoyed their bacon and caramel popcorn. The space is small so there is always a wait for the table, however finding a seat in the bar area has never been a problem for me. I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Abigail S.
Owning my own business and knowing how detrimental a review can be I have never before been compelled to write a one until experiencing Holeman and Finch. I am not shy to expensive or over priced dining experiences if the food and service matches accordingly. Even though the portions were small and my husbands meal arrived after mine was finished we were still prepared to carry on, enjoy our evening regardless never to return. After my husband finished his 3-4 oz NY strip he was still hungry and I asked the bartender for a "Crunchy Gentleman " (grilled cheese). A secondary waiter, not ours, suggested I order it with egg. When the waiter saw I ordered the sandwich he came to the table uninvited and commented I had not followed his instructions. When I politely explained to the waiter I don't like eggs, he responded "American woman don't eat anything". To his unsolicited, sexist and ignorant comment regarding women and food I corrected him on my nationality to which he responded 'that's even worse". Nobody wants to be insulted when going for diner especially when the food is as absorbent as this. I asked to have a word with the manager and she only added insult to injury with her condescending behavior, when a simple apology was all that was needed to prevent my review from being written. There are many superior restaurants in Atlanta, 4th and Swift being one. We finished our evening there after canceling the grilled cheese and had a fantastic meal with spectacular service. Holeman and Finch was an absolute farce.
(1)
Eric K.
Really dug this place. Went in about 7 PM on a Saturday night and, luckily, grabbed a couple of spots at the bar. The bartender was both knowledgeable about cocktails and spirits and the food menu. Just watching the care that goes into crafting the speciality cocktails, gives you an indication of the care that goes into the food. It's a perfect place to try a lot of different things -- many of which you don't have the opportunity to try often. We started by sharing a trio of house cured meats -- soppressata, veal tongue and pork jowl -- and each was excellent in their own way. Followed it up with a spring vegetable salad, marrow gratin, pork buns (who doesn't love pork belly?), pate grandmere and, the show stopper for us, veal brain, which had an incredible flavor and texture. Sampled our way through some micro brews, wine and bourbon, all the while being guided along by our knowledgable bar tender. A very memorable experience and one that, for the quality of the food, was quite reasonable.
(5)
Lindsay E.
As a general rule, I prefer people/places/things that are cool without trying to be. Which, to keep this review short and sweet, is pretty much how I'd sum up everything about this place. Its not trying to convince you of anything, it just calmly carries on, cause it knows its the s#!t. One of my favorite spots in the city.
(5)
Michael V.
I went into Holeman & Finch for the first time to celebrate my brother's birthday, after hearing him rave about it for weeks. I have to say I was wholly impressed by nearly everything we tried, which was a lot. We ordered the Pate w/ pickled green tomatoes first, which while it was pretty tasty was probably my least favorite part of the meal, which was interesting because it was probably what my brother had raved about the most. Next came the fried oysters & maitake mushroom with polenta. Both of these were out of sight. So rare to find a dish that truly highlights the earthy flavor of a mushroom in a way that does it justice, but this dish really hit the mark. The oysters were coated in a fantastic remoulade, and while I could have done with more spice, that's just me being a guy who likes a lot of kick in my creole cuisine. The fried pickles were a very nice touch. After that we got the Crunchy Gentleman (basically a croque monseiur) which was awesome. The homemade mustard set it off. We got some of the roasted sunchokes also which I was a big fan of. Then came the serious business. The burger, which I just had a bite of but I will be returning to eat in its' entirety, the sweetbreads, and the marrow. This was the first time I'd had sweetbreads or marrow, despite the many times i've seen them prepared and discussed in my viewings of Iron Chef America & Anthony Bourdain's show. The sweetbreads were very tasty. The grits were creamy and the brown butter was great. A nice mix of flavors with something in there giving a tangy kick that I couldn't identify, but loved. The marrow was the highlight for me though. Spread that stuff on a piece of the fresh bread and you've got yourself a little piece of heaven. Top it all off with a couple of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPAs and it could be last meal territory. Loved Holeman & Finch. The design was clean & modern, but with a certain rustic feel from the display of meats. Big, big fan. Now that I've tried the sweetbreads & the marrow, I've got to get back for the brains & the pork belly. I think it's gonna be a while before I get adventurous enough to try the veal fries though. Very reasonably priced as well. Killer spot for an adventurous eater.
(5)
stuart f.
One of the best meals I've had in a while. Basically just about everything that came to the table was fantastic (although I didn't think the sweetbreads lived up to the hype). Scallops were litteraly the best tasting scallops I've ever had. Had a kind-of gumbo/etouffe thing that was superb. Pork belly was out of this freakin' world. The meats and cheeses were excellent as well, and was able to try some I haven't found in other restaurants previously. Service was solid, and very friendly. Place has a great feel--warm, cosy, energetic. Can't recommend it highly enough.
(5)
Julie S.
Top three meals I have ever eaten, every dish was unique and delicious. I would have paid double for a meal of this quality. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Christina B.
While Holeman and Finch doesn't need any more raving reviews - here goes another. Though we waited about an hour and half for a table (after we were told it would be 30-45) and it was difficult to get service in the bar area, we still had an amazing experience. The staff was incredible. We ended up having to stand in front of the bar for about 20 minutes where we were blocking the servers from entering and exiting the area. Each time a server had to pass, they kindly said excuse me and moved on through. Our drinks were ordered and received promptly. Not one looked irritated at us. We finally saw a high top table open up so we moved to sit down. It did take another 30-45 minutes to get drink refills and order an appitizer but once we finally got the appitizer it was incredible. We had the cured beef tenderloin, and two pork cured meats, 2 goat cheeses, aged chedder and head cheese. The sampler came with mustards and pickled fruits. Everything was delicious. Shortly after receiving our appitizer we got seated in a booth in the dining room. The dining room is extremely small so we justified the long wait. It only seats about 30 people (about the same amount as the bar). We asked how the burger ordering worked and we were told that they were sold out. It wasn't more than 20 minutes later when our server came back and whispered that some burgers had opened up and we could order some. We ordered two, and they generally do not take requests on how you would like your burger cooked. The burgers were absolutely amazing. In addition, we tried the pork buns (spectacular), carbanara (just OK), and the steak tar tar (amazing). Since we just drank wine and beer I can't speak to the mixed drinks but overall we had an amazing time, which says a lot considering our initial reaction to having to wait so long with the air conditioner broken. Once we started eating, everything was so fantastic it erased anything that could have made our experience bad.
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Ken L.
i had heard a lot of good reviews about this restaurant and always wanted to try out the burger.. finally had a chance to taste it last night during an impromptu visit to the place for some after dinner alcohol with some friends. the restaurant is very nice and you could even smell the food from the open kitchen. the type of alcohol is a bit 'gourmet' but still good. i shared the burger with four of my friends since everyone is full.. thanks for some good connections we managed to pre-order the burger and have it promptly served to our table at 10pm. everything for the burger is homemade - the 2 patties are the freshest id ever tasted - the buns -the fries -even the ketchup... yummy!!! we requested our burger to be cut in half and it was served exactly that way...what wonderful service considering so many burgers they are serving that night! i truly recommend a trip for this... by 10:05, the burger is 86'ed.. "sorry sir, the burger is sold out" thank god i have a chance to taste it on my first trip
(5)
Ashlee T.
A little pricey, but as so many others have said, the burgers here are AMAZING. Seriously. LIghtly toasted brioche bun, double layer of cheese, two patties...ugh and that bun! Did I mention that lightly toasted brioche bun? They're served in limited quantities though, so be forewarned. Also had a few of the small plates (mussels and then a steak dish) and those were also really delicious. drink menu was pretty good, atmosphere great/fun, all in all, def 5 stars.
(5)
Christian B.
Went here with a buddy last night and the visit was more about catching up than the food. That said, the food was very good pub grub, the house cocktails were very nice and the service was friendly/helpful. I started off with a Muddy Waters, a drink my friend recommended. It's root beer, absinthe, muddled mint and...something else that the waiter clearly didn't want to share. Anyway, we split three things between us: the charcuterie plate, the bratwurst and the pork shoulder. Everything was nicely done, but the brat was probably my favorite (the house-made mustard pushed it over the top). Once the food was cleared, we ordered another round for the road. This time I got the Zombie, which consisted of two types of rum and a blend of fruit juices. It was kind of like a dessert you could drink, though probably better suited for summer. All in all, Holeman and Finch is a good place to kill a Wednesday night. Next time, I'm going to have to come back later in the evening and try the burger I've heard so much about.
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Sunny H.
My husband and I went at Sunday brunch to guarantee burgers. We had a difficult time finding the place and if I had not seen Eugene's I would not have know H&F was there. We didn't have much of a wait. Thank goodness or I would have been that much more disappointed. I got the burger and my husband ordered the oyster sandwich. It's now been 4 days since we were there and he is still complaining about paying $11 for some buttered Texas toast. He usually is willing to pay whatever for great food but this was not great by any means. You couldn't taste the oysters, only toast. As for my burger, it was good but not amazing. I had really high expectations after reading all the hype about being the best burger in Atlanta but wasn't even on the menu, blah blah blah. I would probably go back to have the burger again if it was on the menu and easier to get but there is no way that I would go through all the drama to get just a mediocre burger.
(2)
J W.
perfect spot. very casual yet gorgeous interior. eclectic menu. nothing else like it in the city. probably not good for vegans!
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Francois G.
I went there for the first time last night after much anticipation. I had a great cocktail ("unmarked grave") and some amazing food...in MICROCOSPIC portions. Reading all the reviews above, I cannot believe that this is not a more common complaint! The charcuterie plate, in particular, was ludicrous: 5 different cuts for $15, tiny and literally razor thin. I could not help but laugh when the waiter brough it over. I then had the marrow gratin and, hoping for a bigger portion if I order from the "plate" section, the beef cheeks, I had to order bread and dessert to feel satisfied... The food is excellent, expertly prepared, the menu is exciting and the flavors are unique, but I felt like I was getting a sample of each plate. I will not return, for that reason alone.
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Amy H.
from nyc to the atl, i jetted down the east coast for a long anticipated reunion with the dirty south. three sheets to the wind the previous night, we started the evening by gorging at antico, the hottest pizza napoletana in the city, after which point we headed for buckhead's highly-acclaimed holeman & finch public house. recorded in the annals of culinary acclaim by the likes of esquire, food & wine, and epicurous, h&f has received such honours as #33 best new restaurant, #10 best cocktail bar, and #1 best late night burger. but let's cut to the chase, i came to settle a score. i'd been hearing about this legendary burger for months...with a bullhorn sounding at 10pm, at which point only two dozen of these tasty treats are served per night. now anyone that knows me knows that i'm all about fancy 3-star michelin joints, but my patty piety has always been with the speed, simplicity, and scrumptiousness that is in-n-out's two layers of 100% pure beef, american cheese, grilled onions, and 'animal sauce' (the angel's brew of thousand island). however, while in nyc, i had the shake shack shackburger and within minutes, ten years of in-n-out devotion was blown right out of the water. it was at the shake shack that my atl-ien friend threw down a comestible challenge: go to h&f and compare their burger to this one. so there i was, at the bar of holeman & finch, having a fernet and coke (note to self: lime ice cubes are fabulous EXCEPT in fernet and coke) and chowing down on a plate of charcuterie and their oh-so-dreamy bone marrow gratin, sitting pretty with an insider-track in the burger-ordering department. as the clock approached the stroke of ten, i started realizing the errors i'd made up to this moment: the hangover, the pizza, the pre-burger nosh....it was too late to refactor and shortly before BURGER TIME!, we canceled the order. some may scoff and say that i should have just gotten the burger anyway, but to them i rebut the following arguments: a) i am not an asshole; if i'm not hungry enough to enjoy this burger, then someone else deserves it and b) i owe it to burger history to conduct a controlled study. the conclusion? i'll be back...in the name of science.
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C V.
Would go back for drinks. Not so sure if I'll be eating there seriously again, though some of the dishes were tasty. Without eating the burger, it would be hard to have "dinner" since the plates are small. And I was heavily disappointed in the burger -- it was extremely salty and nothing special. In-N-Out burgers are way better. However, the atmosphere at the bar is nice and I would go back there for drink anytime.
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Brad W.
The food at Holeman & Finch is excellent, and it lives up to the good word so many have given it. The atmosphere is sublime, the whole place has a luxuriously aged feel, truly classy. "The" burger is worth the hype in my opinion. My first experience here was five star, the waiter was fantastic, explaining the menu, providing refills, etc. So why the two stars? My second waiter was mediocre at best. First, we entered the restaurant and waited 10 minutes before anyone even said 'hello'. Then, once seated, the waiter realized we would not be having any wine or anything of the such, and she then proceeded to ignore us for the remainder of the evening. I felt I had to beg her to come to the table to take our order, give us our check, etc. To make matters worse, the table next to us received her upmost attention. I was frankly embarrassed, as two very close friends of mine were dining with me from out of state, and I had stated what I wonderful place this was. Regardless, I think they still enjoyed the food. I would have tipped generously had we been treated well, as I realized we were not spending quite as much as others. The lesson being, you had better be prepared to drink at Holeman & Finch. I may return sometime in the future, and will update with my impressions.
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D.L H.
Ok upon a fellow yelpers request to try this spot again I went in to eat once again....I once again had the carbonara and once again it was amazing. I'd have to say that is the best in town. I also had the flank steak. It was interesting. I can't say that I loved it b/c it was a bit chewy, however, the sauce and the potato that accompanied it was flavorful and almost made up for the dish--the actual dish it is served on is too small. The third dish I had was the bone marrow. Also just interesting. I think bone marrow is just an acquired taste? Maybe but it just tasted like crunchy butter? I'm not even sure if it's good for those who like the exotic? Lastly I had the Crunchy Man or something like that? It was basically a croque-Madame. It was very very good and I'd recommend it for sure. I'd also like to see if they have croque-monsieurs. However nothing on the menu indicated what this dish was so good luck finding it if I messed up on the name. I also tried a drink this time. It was called the Diabolic. You know it wasn't bad and it hit me pretty hard without it tasting that way. However, I gotta say this place may have the most overpriced drinks in town with exception to Trader Vics which actually are the most overpriced drinks in town. I realize there is this belief that making these special cocktails are somehow a craft to be paid highly for, however at what cost? Are you really that in need for a sugary 8-10 dollar cocktail....Well if so they do make a good one.. But really 10 bucks? Ok enough whining on my part. I loved 2 of the dishes I had, and 50 percent aint bad at all. There are so many other things on this menu that intrigue me that I will definitely go back. I'm looking forward to the cheeses and pate'. Also, this time when I went in a very nice man greeted us and got us well situated. He was very nice and courteous. The place was still cramped and we waited a bit for a table but I imagine this is part of the allure for some folks. Anyway I'm giving it 3 1/2 stars but will be back soon to try the rest of the food. Who knows, 4 stars next time?
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S S.
We just don't get tired of this place. The wait staff is so friendly and they clearly love food and cocktails as much as we do, making the experience that much better. We've sampled probably 90% of the menu over time and I can't say that anything is bad. My husbands veal schnitzle balls (not like meatballs, but true veal balls!) freaked me out a little, but he liked 'em. The fried oysters are delicious, the chicken liver pate and pimiento cheese are great. When they have the scallops on the menu make sure to order. We finally had the burger last night. Really, really good, but I think I'd hyped it up too much in my mind. What I found most interesting was the housemade mustard. While they have great desserts, it was hubby's birthday, so we took in a cake from a local bakery (not Publix, mind you! A "real" bakery). The staff was great about it and we even shared about 1/2 the cake with the kitchen staff and they came back for me. Cocktails are superb. If you don't see something on the menu that strikes your fancy, just tell them generally what you like. They made something special for me and when my friends tasted it, they said it was like me in a glass... weird, but apparently they got me! Try it and hopefully you'll enjoy as much as we do.
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Alicia L.
The "New,HIP" spot H&F def has buckhead buzzzzzzzzing! Some friends and I went to H&F on a Friday night and the wait was two hours, so we walked over the Restaurant Eugene's for a cocktail (please see review for my ranting on the MOST amazing White Chocolate Martini I have ever had). Now back to H&F, the food was really good, we ordered almost everything off of the menu. The pimento cheese dip was REALLY good. The roasted garlic dip was fantastic (just don't eat it on a first date). I wasn't too impressed with the Southern Cola, so I opted out for a glass of Merlot. The wait staff was so nice, our waiter accommodated our every need. This restaurant will be buzzzzzzing for a long time to come!
(4)
J. B.
I really like the vibe of this place. Its rather small but warm and inviting. I sat at the bar for my first visit, and had a superb time! I l-o-v-e that they stay open later then the average Atlanta restaurants. Its so frustrating when you can't get a bite to eat late night at a good restaurant. So if you are looking for that place...here ya go. We walked right in, had a seat at the bar, and ordered up some food and drinks. Unfortunately I missed the 'famous' hamburger that everyone raves about, because it was well after 10. One day...one day I shall consume the Holeman & Finch's mighty meat. My husband and I ordered up some of their specialty cocktails. They were really delish, and the bartenders serving them were really friendly and personable. Love that. I really didn't know what drink I wanted, so I asked for advice. The only thing I wish is that they offered to experiment and make me a drink that was not on the menu. I guess I am spoiled by the speakeasy's in NYC. I got the Gin drink with the grapefruit, and I loved it. I am not a sweet drink person, so this hit the spot! We ordered the cheese plate with several meats as well as the pasta (i can't remember the name, but I def remember the taste!) YUMMY IN MY TUMMY! It definitely was amazing food! I really think music can make or break a place as well, and they had some alt music playing that I say "hey! thumbs up on the playlist". That is followed by a high five, because I am cool like that. This is a place I will be frequenting a lot...if I didn't have a lil one, I would be a regular. Holeman & Finch..I hope you are around for a long time!
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Garrin H.
Holeman & Finch is the kind of restaurant/bar that really cares about their product -- you can tell instantly. For me, it was my custard-creme filled honey nut graham bread dessert, delivered to my table by one of the cooks, in a way that elegantly illustrated how much these folks care about their culinary creations. The waiter's beer recommendation was fabulous. Some of the menu items were a little exotic for my taste...I don't particularly care for veal brains, thank you very much. And while I consider myself to be adventurous, when it comes to the food I place in my mouth....not so much! The night my friend and I arrived, the kitchen prepared 20 hamburgers...the woman sitting to my left was ecstatic that she received one of the coveted hamburgers. It seems like they're a hot commodity here. I don't eat red meat, so can't comment on that. Definitely a classy establishment.
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louis n.
Best kept secret: off- menu burger served each evening after 10PM. Don't hesitate to ask your server to reserve you a burger early in the night. They have a limited number they serve per night. If you find yourself clamering for a seat, H&F also houses the best mixologist in-town. make your way to their bar and try their specialty drink menu made with fresh fruit juice squeezed on the spot.
(4)
leigh k.
Grabbed a few plates and a drink at Holeman & Finch last night. First, let me say that the space is very cool. I really like how you can see into the kitchen when you enter, and I love the hanging cured meats. (This place is not vegan/vegetarian friendly.) There are two options for seating. The speak easy section (kinda first come first serve with a large family style table in the center) and the bar section which can get loud. Since it was Monday, and not as crowded, we opted for the bar and grabbed a table. I started with a signature cocktail. I apologize, I can't remember the name, and it isn't on the menu online, but it was the top one on the menu there, and was suggested by the server. It also had pernod, which I wasn't sure I would like, but the licorice flavor was subtle, and actually worked really well with the drink. As for the food, we ordered the gentleman's relish with toast, the carbonara with pancetta, and the skirt steak with potatoes. The portions were very small, so you may need to order several to fill up. The skirt steak was cooked rare, but was still fairly tough. It was served with a tasty chimichurri sauce, but unfortunately was sitting in a bowl of grease. The potatoes in the dish were also coated in grease. It was a bit unappealing. The gentleman's toast was crunchy and buttery. Score! The relish was delicious, but is probably not for everyone. The server said you either love it or hate it. I loved it. It was made with anchovies, salt, pepper, butter, and vinegar. Lastly, and probably my favorite of all the dishes we had was the carbonara. It was served with an over-easy egg that we stirred into the dish adding additional richness to an already intense flavor. The saltiness of the pancetta kicked up the flavor as well, and the noodles were thicker which I really liked. All in all after the three dishes and drinks, the meal was about $45 which is totally affordable. We weren't stuffed, but were satisfied. The food was ok. It's definitely bar food, and extremely fatty and greasy, which I'm not crazy about, but overall the flavor was good. I wasn't totally blown away, but I will definitely come back for Round 2 to taste more dishes and drinks. Final thoughts: cool space. greasy/fatty food. awesome drinks.
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Tulie L.
When you enter the building, the decor is pretty minimum, with clear glass that has hand-written items in black - to categorize the type of cured meats hanging behind the glass itself.. so the approach to the decor is an awesome deli with meats hanging .. Ended up eating at the bar.. and the menu was pretty extensive for a small plates setup.. What is small plates you say? It's like Tapas..little bits of food each plate ranging from 6-14 bucks. What was ordered? Head/ Tail (I think this was pork) - the tail was yummy with some cartilage to give it some bite, it was coated in a crispy non-oily fried batter, when you bite into it, it goooos out some yumminess.. the ear cartilage was very soft, but honestly had real no taste to it. This all came with a BBQ sauce dip- which I really didn't care for.. since it masked the taste of the entire dish and you might as well be eating nuggets from McDonald's otherwise. Pork Belly - AHHH man it was damn good, a little dry, but I ain't complaining, since there was enough fat to go around..it was served w/ some awesome ass GRITS.. OK.. since I moved to ATL, Yes, I do now appreciate some cheesy grits I cannot lie. Chicken Liver w/ an anjus to DIE FOR... it came w/ mini toast, and the liver was so delicious .. would definitely recommend this for sure if you go here.. it's a great combo of sweetness and richness..they give you lots of pate, so be sure to ask for more toast.. Woods Mushroom- was served with palenta, which helped the dish cut its saltiness down a bit.. but the mushroom would be awesome if the chef was light on his hands w/ the salt.. the texture of the plate was great. I hope the next time I try it, it will be less salty. Overall.. the restaurant is definitely a very fun concept.. small plates to eat w/ friends..and as soon as they get their liquor license, I am sure it will be wall- wall packed.. the service was great and attentive.. to end the evening we had the fried donuts, and let me tell you, it was ok.. It can NOT Beat a Fresh KK... I mean call me what you want.. but fresh Krispy Kreme dressed up on a plate, can easily sell for 7.00.. and damn I would pay for it..
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Lowe S.
We were excited to finally get a chance to try HF out. We met another couple there to have drinks and eat lightly. To the point...Service is awful. Call me crazy, but when you have a scotch, with one cube of ice, don't try and pick up my glass with some still in it. The fact that our sever did this everytime, to everyone of us, pissed us off. It got so bad that we would put our hands on our drinks when he can around. I should mention, he did this with our food also. The only thing I can figure is he wanted us to hurry up and leave. I could go on, but this is just making me mad thinking about it. So quickly, the food was o.k. - not great. service sucked. ticket for the four of us $200. not worth half of that. I don't care where, what, or who owns the joint.
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Pepper P.
The food is wonderful, although I wasn't impressed with their proscuitto platter. Overall, very interesting ingredients and very innovative cruisine. I would go back. The plates are tapa style, pricey for the size.
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Felix C.
The burger was good, but I pushed the rating down to a 3 because it's only available at certain times. If it was the best burger I ever had in my life then I wouldn't mind the waiting and planning. But it wasn't something that made me feel like i needed to come back over and over for. I only had the burger and fries though. Didn't try anything else on the menu.
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John S.
Came here with a date last night around 1130, kinda sad I missed the 10pm burger but kinda excited to try their other dishes and hoping they were as good. And heck, my hopes were met. So we got there and were quickly seated since there weren't many people (Wed night). Pretty quickly our server came, along with a friendly attitude eager to serve us. He asked if we wanted drinks and we didn't so he just said he'd give us a bit to look at the menu, and adding that we should keep in mind that the dishes are all like small samplers. Kind of like tapas, it sounded to me, and it was. I ended up ordering 3 of the meats as a starter, the corned beef tongue, bresaola, and the paris ham. Those three came as a tiny tiny portion with sauce, and showed me that quality was definitely taken into consideration over quality! The little strips of meat were incredibly good in taste and texture, not dry, but just moist enough. We also got 2 warm dishes. My date got the farm egg and pancetta carbonara, and as per the waiter's recommendation, I got the beef tongue(?). I don't recall the exact name since the menu online actually doesn't seem to be updated. Anyways, they both got there before we finished the starting dish, which was a nice touch. As soon as i started cutting into my dish, it already seemed tender, but when I actually put it in my mouth it was just spectacularly savory. So tender and flavorful and ugh, I just had to hold myself back from devouring it to enjoy it longer! I also tried the carbonara, and kinda stole a really big bite because it was SO good. It was almost like it was too salty but it definitely wasn't, it was just the combination of flavor and... my mouth is now watering thinking about describing it. Ugh. Anyways, now having tried something besides the already AWESOME 10pm burger, I see that Holeman and Finch is seriously an awesome place to eat. If you live in the ATL and haven't been here you need to fix that ASAP. Open til 1:30 pm Mon-Sat!
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Jessie K.
Shared a number of small plates with a few friends. I'd highly recommend going with a few friends for the first time. The more plates you can taste the better. The server will bring out the plates in order of lightest to richest in flavor. Their cocktails are tasty and unique as well. If you're starving... this may not be the best destination. I was pretty hungry, but I didn't mind because I was enjoying the cocktails in between plates. An overall amazing experience. One of our favorite places in Atlanta. The pork sliders were my favorite... Also had the deviled eggs, crunchy gentleman, steak tartar, carbonara, an arugula salad, and a few others. My next mission is to try their burger... now that we thoroughly explored the rest of their menu, it's time to strap down and get their burgers. Supposedly that's the main reason why they only make two dozen of them, and only serve them after 10pm - they want to be sure everyone realizes that they are capable of SO MUCH MORE.... than just burgers. Can't wait to see what all the hype is about.
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Andy N.
Oh how I crave the food from H&F. Great atmosphere and well designed space. Not big but they have maximized every inch of space! The bar overlooks Peachtree st with some retro pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. The meats hanging in the windows completes the look. This is a place that is run by purists but dont give off that snobby aura. Their drinks are delicious and go for brunch on sunday if you want the best chance of getting a burger. Fresh ketchup, mustard, bread...what more could you ask for? Well....they do serve testicles. Oh yeah, this place isn't cheap so dont forget your credit card!
(5)
April C.
I've been to Holeman & Finch three times now because I kept thinking I needed to give it another chance, but I think I'm done. The first time I went, we had dinner from the regular menu on an early Saturday night. Everything I had (pate, rabbit livers and marrow) was very good and my date seemed to like his food. We also shared a couple of very good cocktails, a bottle of wine and dessert. Everything was fine until a server (who wasn't our server) came over as we were paying our bill and asked us to leave because they had others waiting for a table. I don't mind establishments asking us to move to the bar with a complimentary drink, but just asking us to leave as we are paying a $150 bill is just rude in my opinion. The second time I went was late night on a Wednesday night for a burger. I knew the "rules" about getting the burger during the week, so I didn't mind coming early and waiting until 10pm for food. The burger is good, but I think the Bocado burger is much better. Certainly not worth all the hype or wait. The last time was for Sunday brunch. Our waiter (who just happened to be the same waiter who asked us to leave the first visit) didn't seem to be able to communicate well and we ended up sending food back three times because either he or the kitchen kept incorrectly making our order. It was so bad and uncomfortable that the manager had to come over and apologize and comp two of our entrees. I'm not sure what happened (if it was the kitchen's fault or the waiter), but the server certainly didn't handle it very well and just looked angry and anxious. I really like the regular menu items, which are pretty unique and interesting. But the horrible service just makes me sad. And the location (looking out onto a parking garage) is pretty dismal. I won't be back because there are just too many great restaurants in Atlanta that treat me better and deserve the business.
My husband and I decided to try H+F for the first time for our 4th wedding anniversary. We went around 8pm on a Thursday night - this restaurant is TINY and there isn't an easy to see sign so we passed it at first. Walking in, there was one party ahead of us but it didn't seem too crowded. However, the host asked for our name and then said it would be about a 45 minute wait. We sat in the bar area and started to look over drink/appetizer menus, but the host appeared and let us know they just had an opening. I guess we got lucky? Ended up in a cozy "for two" booth that was perfect for our anniversary, but the dining room is seriously SMALL! Don't try coming with a group larger than four. We started out with a couple of cocktails which were perfectly prepared and delicious - we also ordered a cheese sampler. Each cheese was paired with something such as honey, jam, vinegar, etc and it was definitely the best cheeses I've ever had! We ordered two plates to share - a pasta dish and the braised short rib. The pasta was fresh and good but the short rib out-shined everything. It was served in a cast iron skillet on a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The beef had been cooked for 18 hours and fell apart in your mouth. It was juicy, savory amazing...my husband and I had wished we had gotten two so we could have it all to ourselves :) Since we were seated quickly, it was only around 9pm when we were winding our meal down, so I knew we wouldn't be able to stay for the 10pm burger...plus we were pretty stuffed. But we did go for the "foieroes" dessert, which seems super strange but was actually delicious! Bittersweet chocolate cookies with a foie gras center and served with milk brandy punch. Trust me, it's better than it sounds! Everything was rich and decadent - we will definitely be back! I hope to attend a brunch sometime soon so I can try The Burger. :)
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Adam R.
Let me start off by saying I was in Atlanta for 9 days for work and went to Holeman and Finch 4 times. If I'm back in Atlanta I'll be going again for sure! The first time was awesome it was a Monday night and got seated right away, party of 2. The other times I was by myself and sat at the bar. Once was on a Friday night around 8pm and the bar WAS packed but someone walked up to me right away standing there alone in the middle of a crowded bar, handed me a drink menu and quickly there after got me my beer. Beer selection is small but very good. And the cocktails were awesome! The Quarter Till was out of this world! When I told the bar tender (a different one than before) that I was going to try to make it and asked about an ingredient she said, "here let me write the recipe down for you!" amazing! Also amazing is the food, period. Its tapas sized portions and 'unique' dishes! But that's what I love so I'm bias. In all seriousness the food was stellar. I had the burger the last time I was there, hell of a meal for only $10. Wouldn't say its the best burger in the world, but it's good. I can't see how this place could be any better. Probably one of my favorite restaurants ever. Sadly I don't live here... I could image it being difficult with a large party, and yes I could see the trendy-ness of the place and popularity getting annoying, but I say suck it up because they deserve it, it's that good.
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Spencer S.
Everything from top to bottom is amazing. Try the Mondango- it will not disappoint you!
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Andrew M.
I would have loved to have eaten here. First, a comment:. I understand why restaurants love to jump on the "no reservations" bandwagon. By not taking reservations, they can stack up their tables, eliminate their losses due to 'no shows', and don't have to pay commission to sites like OpenTable. They don't have to deal with the hassle keeping track in the first place, never mind the cash they make while everyone waits at the bar.. However, I do not understand why the affluent, taste conscious, discriminating diner puts up with it. Like I said, I would have loved to have eaten here. We showed up at 7:30, and waited a full two hours before giving up. In the meantime we had our drinks and a few appetizers comped (caramel corn and deviled eggs - too little, too late). We left angry and disappointed, but were shuffled next to the much more expensive Eugene. In their defense, the place was slammed, and the manager was very apologetic - but keeping your diners waiting 2 hours for a table is simply not acceptable. Restaurants are supposed to be in the business of hospitality, and cramming too many people into a tiny bar for hours while they wait for a table is not hospitality. Ultimately, despite the gift cards they gave us - we won't be back any time soon. Any restaurant that would ask their patrons to wait 2 hours seems to misunderstand what we expect of them. When they'll take my reservation, and honor it - then I'll consider using those gift cards.
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Erin L.
I really love this place. I've never met an unfriendly member of the staff... the cocktail menu is EXCELLENT (try the genever and grapefruit bitters!!) and while the summer salad (which I thought would be the freshest thing on the menu) was slightly disappointing, everything else I've eaten there is just amazing. Who knew bread could be so delicious? I've never been so in love with carbs as when I dip a hunk of that bread in the clam sauce... Go, you won't be disappointed. More review with pictures, here!! eattalk.net/2012/08/post…
(4)
Jeremy M.
I have to say that this place is not at all what I expected on a couple of different levels! The first ting tat really got me was the location. I live OTP and came into town to have dinner with my family. It wasn't difficult to find but it also was not the easiest place either. My mom had to walk outside for me to finally notice the place. The atmosphere inside is definitely nice and enjoyable the only issue was the table space is quite limited, there happened to be a party in while my family and I were there and it made the place feel like it was about 4 feet wide. The food here is absolutely amazing as is the staff! Our waiter happened to be a friend of a friend but all the same he was great and every other member of the staff that happened to stop by our table was as well. We wound up getting ourselves some H&F burgers and they absolutely did not disappoint at all. My brothers and I were raised eating some amazing burgers that our grandmother would make for us and the consensus among us was that these were the best we had eaten since she passed away. I would absolutely say despite the space H&F should definitely be something everyone tries!
(4)
Hannah W.
I had seen so many positive reviews of this place and was excited to finally take my fiance for brunch. When we arrived we were told the wait would be about 45 minutes, but we didn't have a problem with that initially as we liked the atmosphere and were excited about the prospect of delicious, high-quality food. However, as we waited along with a couple dozen others, we saw person after person who arrived long after us have a word with the hostess, who then managed to seat them within minutes if not immediately. The people who received this preferential treatment were clearly wealthier than us, which was the only feasible explanation for their expedited service. I am a student and my fiance and I, while dressed appropriately, clearly weren't equipped with the proper amount of Louis Vuitton for the occasion. We waited for well over an hour, watching guest after snotty guest being ushered past us. We felt quite out of place and ignored. When we were finally seated, the waitress was polite, and when the food was served, it was decent. Only decent. I had a seafood po-boy and my fiance had an egg and potatoes concoction in a miniature skillet the size of the palm of his hand. My bread was very, very dry, almost stale, and the sandwich was also bizarrely small. It certainly didn't meet our expectations. I will add that the restaurant has a very nice aesthetic quality and is well-designed. That's about the highest praise I have for this place. If you enjoy the company of pompous, condescending people who are willing to pay for status and slip the hostess a $50 to get a seat and some inferior food, go for it. But if you're even remotely a foodie or a friendly person who likes down-to-earth, normal people and don't want to join the A-hole club of Buckhead, save your time and money and go somewhere where you'll be fed something larger and tastier than a mouse breakfast.
(2)
Teresa L.
First, it is nearly impossible to find this poorly unmarked restaurant. Parking is valet only. The bar is larger than the restaurant. The menu is most definitely not vegetarian friendly. I do eat fish, so I ordered fish and chips, as did about 5 other people in our party. We were informed 45 minutes after ordering that the restaurant had run out of fish and chips. The fish options are extremely limited, so I ordered the mussels. 45 minutes later, I had to place my order to go, since I had somewhere else to go. 2 hours at this restaurant and I never had the opportunity to eat while I was there. Our waiter was exceptional. I really felt sorry for him. People who like to eat "parts" (this is actually a section on the menu) and weird carnivorous stuff will love this restaurant. I kind of liked the coziness and extremely friendly service of this restaurant, but the food or lack thereof is the reason that I will not return.
(2)
Austin M.
H & F is so much more than just the burger, although the burger is delicious!! The selection of cocktails are carefully crafted with unique ingredients and pair well with the food offerings. The beer and wine list is expansive. I have never had anything less than extraordinary from here and the offal offerings will elucidate your perception of nose to tail dining.
(5)
Christian L.
Great tapas style place. Love the ambiance and food.
(5)
Joe L.
My 2 friends and I got here on a Thursday night at 9:30 PM. We had one goal. To eat the famed HF "double cheese burger" AND BOY THIS PLACE WAS PACKED. I'm not talking about 15 - 20 minute wait for a table. I'm talking about 15 - 20 minute wait after camping their bar for a place to sit. AND, most importantly, even though we ordered exactly at 9:30, they only had 2 burgers left. That's right, 30 minutes early and they were already sold out. Luckily, one person canceled his order (wrong decision btw) and all 3 of us were able to get a burger. The bar seen is pretty alive, they had a pretty good selection on top and the bartenders were knowledgeable. After waiting til 10Pm, they finally began cooking the burgers and oh my gawd, the smell was heavenly. The aroma of fat, beef, pork and fries definitely invigorated my appetite and set my stomach rumbling. After an agonizing 20 minutes (since we were the last ones able to order the burger), we finally got them. And boy was everything we went through worth it. The beef brisket patty was well seasoned and the sweet homemade pickles served with it perfectly complemented the salty and savory meat. the cheese and onions were served in perfect proportion on the burger itself. A common saying is that the best burgers don't need any condiments on them. With respect to the HF burger, this is totally true. I have never had such a good plain burger before. No ketchup, no mustard, just the pickle, onions and cheese that came on it. It was perfect just as it was. I also definitely did not have the problem and my bun falling apart like other reviewers. In fact, based on how juicy the patty was (it was medium to medium rare), the bun held up extremely well. That's not to say the sides were any lesser. The fries were crunchy, fresh, and not killed with salt. And I am definitely a fan of the homemade mustard. Sweet, almost like honey mustard, but it still had a kick to it. It went perfectly with the fries. All in all, if you come here on a weekday to get the 10 o clock burger ($10), get here at least 30 minutes early. and its definitely worth the wait
(4)
Dallas B.
Went there for my birthday. I had the burger at 10:00. WOW! it is really a great burger. 5 stars. This place was packed. What a special day!
(5)
Chuk V.
I love this place. However. Hostesses, they should be personable. And also not wearing a thermal vest and an unpleasant attitude. 1 star deduction.
(4)
Jen K.
I LOVE this restaurant! Other than Legal Seafood across from the Georgia Aquarium, this place is tops on my list of best restaurants in ATL. Here's a run down of what I ate... Sweetbreads: these were OK. They didn't rock my world but they were pretty good. Steak tartar: This was amazing!!! Best steak tartar I've had in a really long time, possibly ever. Cheese plate: also good but since I'm from Vermont and grew up with access to farm fresh cheese, I wouldn't say this WOWed me like the steak tartar. Burger: I expected this to be a gimmick. I was TOTALLY wrong!!! These burgers are incredible, delicious, fantastic. Like, I had a food-gasm over this burger. True story. Get there by 8pm if you want to reserve a burger. It's well worth the wait.
(5)
Joe B.
I heard a number of good things about Holeman & Finch and took the wife out for dinner on a Saturday night. Since H&F does not take reservations we had to wait at the bar for about an hour, but this wasn't anything unexpected. Overall the bar area was completely packed and we were forunate to be able to get a seat at the side wall. The service within the bar was very good with the servers navigating through the crowded area to take everyone's order. The menu is designed as tapas style with small plates meant for sharing. My wife and I split five items on the menu and I would say that each item was good, but nothing stood out as being spectacular. This may have been due to some high expectations I had about the food. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't dispappointed by any of the items that we ordered, but they all left me wanting more from a flavor perspective. I would say that the Catfish and Grits were the favotire item that 5 minute egg in the pork skin ramen was very good as well. Would I go back again, yes, but not anytime soon.
(3)
Shahny K.
I went to H&F because their burger was listed as one of 20 best in the U.S. recently. Firstly, the atmostphere is nice for a night out with friends. The bar/restaurant itself is very small, so be prepared to get shoulder-checked a few times. The daily menu itself, in my own opinion, is somewhat pretentious; except the cheese, the cheese is great. If you go on a weekday, the burger isn't even on the menu! They only serve their hamburgers after 10pm, so get there AT LEAST 1.5 to 2hrs early. Oh, and they only serve 24 of them a night. During that waiting time, you could certainly down many of their overpriced cocktails with fancy names. Now, on to the burger. AWESOME! The meat is so tender. The cheese is so soft. The buns are so brioche. The combination of these 3 seem to melt in your mouth in a wonderful medley that can only be vocalized by the world's greatest tenor as "yummmmmm". Great price, greater burger. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the unnecessary wait. Either this is a marketing gimmick, or, H&F is full of themselves. I seriously doubt there is a lack of ground beef in the back kitchen .
(4)
Sylvia Y.
Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We didn't have a reservation so we waited for about 40 minutes for a table. We ordered their famous burger and the hootenanny. I wasn't too impressed with their burger but the hootenanny with poached eggs, grits, pork belly and chow chow was a creative dish that I would remember for a very long time. A bit pricey for what it was, though ($9) Sweet tea took forever to refill, not once but three times. Did they have to brew fresh tea for us each time? I'd love to come back here for dinner on a special occasion.
(3)
Ashley R.
A friend's friend wanted to go here for the burger, and that's all that needed to be said to me for me to go, I didn't even know the name of the place, but unbeknownst to him (and us) they only serve them after a certain time. When the menus were handed to us we looked over them and were a little surprised at the items (there was a section dedicated to 'PARTS') and my roommate and I looked at it as an appetizer to the burgers that we desired. When we mentioned the burgers to the server, she was honest and said 'It happens all the time'. We made our exit then. My rating is based solely on the friendliness of the staff.
(3)
Micah W.
Ahh, I'm in love. Went here on a whim after a ridiculously crowded holiday shopping trip at Lenox- enough said. In serious need of a reprieve from the hustle and bustle, and I found it. The atmosphere was so relaxed, the moment the host sat us I felt like we had been coming here for years. They treat you like old friends. The bartender made me a delicious Caucasian (White Russian), just what I needed to warm up. The menu is made up of little plates, great for ordering a few things to share. We ordered the shrimp bowl and the crunchy gentlemen. The former- shrimp, bacon, baguette all in a yummy broth. We actually asked for more bread so we could soak up the broth to the very last drop- it was so good! And the latter was a ham sandwich toasted with gruyere melted on top. I was unsure about the choice until I took a bite. Now let me say- I will love anything with melted gruyere on top. But this....omg. There are no words. Just order it people. For dessert, we had the toffee pudding with butter pecan ice cream. Yum. By the end of the meal, we were full but not stuffed. The plates were just enough to fill you up but leave you wanting more. Everything was amazing and I will definitely be going back, a lot.
(5)
Melody L.
I went to Holeman and Finch on a Sunday, waited about 45 minutes in line, and it was totally worth it. My father and I ordered drinks, and the cocktails were excellently made. We sipped on them during the wait. And then we ordered the burgers. Oh my. This is the best burger that I have ever eaten my entire life. A little on the saltier side, but I paused while I was eating to determine whether it was better to eat faster to experience more of the good stuff, or to eat slower to savor it. I don't know how they do it, but the aroma is utterly fantastic. Extremely high quality food. I started dipping my fries in the grease that flowed out of the burger on my plate. Yes, it was that good.
(5)
Sarah T.
We were able to try the dining area last night, for a get together with a bunch of people for Justin's B-day. The dining room is so small! I was very surprised, but it wasn't that bad. The food was simply amazing. I tried so many different things and was just blown away. And the mixologist at the bar! They are extremely skilled at what they do. Definitely recommend trying some mixed drinks here. The fish and chips here are a must have. The fish was so moist and soft and the crisp outside done to absolute perfection. The wedge fries were perfectly salted and so flavorful. I thought I had gone to heaven. I think I'm spoiled for any other fish and chips. The Farm egg and Pancetta pasta was superb. We ordered several of them because we loved it so much. It was so creamy and garlicky! Oh the garlic. Yum. One thing to note however, is the portion size. These are tapas style, and the plates aren't huge. It's a decent portion size though for sharing, or if you are going to selfishly horde your plate and snap at any fingers trying to sneak a morsel, then you might fill up pretty quick. We also tried the burger once again, and they have definitely improved on it since the last time we were there. Very good this time around. We tried a bunch more, but all I can really say is just go and ordered as much as you can. It will all be worth it. Very impressed with the menu and up my star rating accordingly! The service was accommodating and kind, and put up with our crazy group of people ordering all sorts of things randomly etc. Will be going there again for sure.
(4)
Melissa T.
My hubby and I had the deviled eggs, the charcuterie plate, baby lettuce head salad, and the fish special. All were delicious, especially the fish and deviled eggs though. I want those recipes! I must say, I don't get the hype about the burger. Although I've never tried it, I will not stand in line and wait for a burger served at 10pm. Besides that, the place is super small so you should go early. The tables are small, close together, and some are by the storefront windows, which is a bit drafty, but worth the food. The drink list is very unique so I recommend having a specialty cocktail. Also, the service was quite good except for the wait for the cocktails, which was slow. I could see the bartender creating them from where I sat, so I understood why it took so long. I would definitely recommend this place.
(4)
Cara A.
Great vibe and an interesting menu. We grabbed some beers and sampled everything from salads to entrees which were all unbelievably amazing - so amazing I wish they would open a Tampa location!
(5)
Will W.
Excellent Fries Oysters & Pickles. The Cheese Plate and the Bok Choy were great also. Great mixed drink menu and beer selection.
(4)
Dustin F.
Okay - to be fair, I only went there for drinks and some apps, but it was a huge win and I can't wait to go back. To start, they take their drinks SERIOUSLY, not in the pretentious annoying way, but in the - we brew our own ginger beer way. My buddy and I had the perfect tri-fecta of drinks - Brown Derby, Pimms Cup, and a Dark & Stormy. Each were perfectly made and absolutely delicious - Like I mentioned they brew their own ginger beer and everything is nicely balanced and presented. As for the food - if you are a fan of Bizarre Foods, you will like this place. We tried the Head Cheese (for those uninformed, it is not cheese) and a plate of their house aged and cured premium ham (think Serrano, but we had a more spicy offering). The Head Cheese was amazing and the meat was perfection! I am an absolute fan of this place and can't wait to go back!
(5)
Lexie M.
Came with a friend on a Saturday night and somehow got a table immediately, so we were off to a good start. From the moment we sat down to the last bite of dessert, the service was amazing. I was in the company of a fairly picky eater, but our server was very accommodating, cheerfully offering excellent suggestions and frequently checking in for feedback. The wine selection was decent, nothing to write home about, but the cocktails were fantastic. As a twosome that consistently eats for four, we sampled an ambitious chunk of the menu and agreed that the assortment route was the way to go. Save the burger for another kitchen; skipping that steak tartare just wouldn't be right. Afterward, if you're craving a Holeman take on the traditional, go for the fried apple pie. Actually, even if you're not, go for the fried apple pie. Painfully stuffed? The fried apple pie will fix it. I promise. Overall, Holeman & Finch is a worthwhile experience, and if you do it right, not even the price tag will disrupt that gluttonous gastropub bliss.
(4)
Anne O.
Yes!!! Went back again to my fave place and had another grand tour of the menu, courtesy of DJ. I ordered their spring salad with parsnips, carrots, blueberries and some amazing greens with some kinda amazing dressing. I kid you not...the BEST *%!# I have put in my mouth in ages. I don't know how they did it, but I ordered another one. I also sampled the lamb heart and the squash blossoms on the visit. I was expecting copper with the heart and was surprised at the mild flavor and excellent texture. The balsamic did not overwhelm the organ and the greens added a nice peppery kick. The squash blossoms were stuffed with goat cheese and had a killer beet type thing with it. Amazing. I think this is the only place that knows how to handle vegetables! You must go...again and again.
(5)
Shemal ..
Awesome food and great atmosphere. I was a little too late for the burger, maybe next time! But I had the pompano, which was beyond delicious and amazing corn that popped! Who knew?!
(5)
Dani L.
Believe me or not.... A burger cannot get any better than that! After a long wait me and and my friends decided to visit H&F on a Sunday to try their burger for brunch( because Sunday is the only day they serve ilimited burgers and not just 24 in the middle of the week) My first impression of the place was a sophisticated bar style place with a cool deco. The service from the first minute to the end was amazing and really helpful! And my burger came...... OMG! I couldnt put that down. It was juicy, crunch and full of flavor! Delicious! I would rate this burger as one one of the atlanta treasures of 2011 for me.
(5)
Spencer H.
The customer service at this place is equivalent to a rock. Very crowed and we waited 30 mins to get in. It appears that the staff is overwhelmed from the rush of the opening door. We where in the bar tabIe area. I can deal with crowds as thats not my beef. Two families where not served and left. A bar staff member just laughed it off. Funny and no customer service humor is not funny because you have hungry people waiting. I would seriously ask that the owner and manager streamline some type of training soon. Burger was good as my only reason for 2 stars. I will never go back
(2)
Atiyah T.
Lobster burger was soooo good. One thing that I can't let go of is the garlic french fries. soooo goood! But just beware you will smell like garlic afterwards.
(5)
Sabrina M.
I realize I am in the Yelp minority here with this one but I just don't get it. Maybe I need to go back and try it again but the thought of doing so makes me cringe a little. I was so excited about going. Having read all of the reviews and hearing raves about it from my friend, I was psyched! Alas, I left completely underwhelmed and a slight bit irritated, if I'm being honest. First off, the place is tiny. Okay, fine. I don't really have a problem with that. I just thought it was worth mentioning. I missed out on hanging at the bar, but my friend mentioned that they didn't serve vodka. Really? No vodka. At a bar. Okay, fine. If that's your thing. Do you. But seriously? Next, the menu. I checked out the menu prior to getting there and originally I thought we'd be too early for "The burger!", so I was going to get the fish and chips. Nothing else really jumped out at me. But we were able to pre-order the burger (seriously?), so I started to get a little excited. Apparently, this burger was supposed to "change my life" or something. Whatever. We ordered some apps/small plate stuff and honestly, I didn't care for any of it. The deviled eggs, the cheese, it was all just...not right. I don't know if it was the presentation or something else; actually, it was everything. It just all seemed to be trying too hard. My friend ordered the Gratin of Marrow and declared it the best thing she'd ever tasted. Whereas, I couldn't get past the smell enough to try it. We literally had to move it to the other side of the table. Not appealing at all. So, finally, the bells ring, the voices cried out - it was burger time! I'm getting excited again. Mainly because I'm pretty hungry at this point and again, I'm ready to be moved by beef. But I get it and it's just meh. Not bad at all. But, not the awesomest of the awesome that I was expecting. Hell, I think my friend grilled burgers that tasted just as good at her house. I will say, the buns were really good, though. So, there's that. Overall, if I had to sum it up in one word - pretentious. And I'm completely taking into account the fact that maybe I just didn't get it. But I want to. I really do. I'll probably give it another shot but it won't be anytime soon.
(2)
Stephanie A.
Adventuresome foodies rejoice! The hype is true. Do not miss going a time or two. More than once is needed simply because there is too much goodness to be tried in one visit. I happened to FINALLY end up here because it's very late night and my date is a fellow foodie. It wasn't time to go home yet. We wanted more food and after 11 it's slim pickins in the city. Waffle house and Landmark diner aren't worthy. It's southern heavy, farm to table, inspired and fantastic. Strong showing at the bar too. wine, hard stuff and beer selection can hold its own. For godsake the caramel corn has bacon lardon in it. Get it! Raw oysters, can't pass them up. My date and I are always fans. Standardly delicious but note that they do offer them. Maybe would have one upped ourselves to get the cornmeal fried version. Next time for sure. Not on the menu as obviously it's seasonal, ham wrapped ramps grilled smokey deliciousness. Oh I love some off the menu items. I knew it was a good call when off the clock servers were getting plates of it. You can see charcuteire hung and drying in the glass walls around and over the door. Now that is some ambiance I can enjoy! Lively knowledgeable servers, great bar area. I am hooked. I can't wait to get my tail back in there for the burger. If only I am so lucky. If they run out there are 18 other items on my list to check off. P.S. The host or manager maybe (something other than chef or server) is a dead ringer for Alton Brown. Just sayin.
(5)
Tia H.
Unlike many of the reviews here, I came here for lunch on Sunday when you are guaranteed to get a burger. Our server was exceptional. He was very friendly and personable. He helped us pick out our appetizers and although we came for burgers, told us he would be doing us a disservice if he allowed us to get anything else for our entree (truth). Here's what we ate: -Bacon Caramel Popcorn: This stuff is like crack. There is a magical flavor combination going on on this popcorn. It's so good that we ended up ordering a second one to-go. Order it! -Deviled Eggs 3 Ways (Duck Ham, B&B Pickles and Siracha): All three combos were yummy. The Siracha one was my favorite. -The Burger: Okay okay. So I know there's a lot of hype about this burger, but it really is delicious. It's a juicy double cheeseburger with sweet pickles and onions-nothing too crazy, but it's the quality that makes it awesome. I would definitely say this is one of the top 5 best burgers I've ever consumed in my life. Also, the make their own bread, pickles, ketchup and ground beef. How cool is that? -Apple Pie: Not nearly as remarkable as anything else we ate, but still good. It was a standard apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Perhaps we should have stopped eating after the burger, though. (P.S. Everyone in the restaurant except one woman was eating a burger, what does that tell you?)
(5)
H J.
Definitely loved the atmosphere here. I'd so far recommend the following items: - chicken liver pate - grouper cheek - gratin of marrow - pork sandwich: very good, but still prefer to eat pork belly on its own - farm egg & pancetta carbonara: YUM, my favorite!! - arugula salad - 10pm burger: hands down best burger in town; worth going early & waiting - sticky toffee pudding - annie's sorghum stack cake: their best dessert Their soft pretzel and bacon caramel popcorn were just mediocre and probably not worth getting again (unless you're waiting for the 10pm burger). Overall, service was great and the food was very tasty. I've always had a pleasant dining experience at H&F :)
(5)
Chris S.
Maybe I'm just a weakling and can't tolerate salt anymore but this place was salty! The pork bun was way too salty and heavy on the sweet sauce. The clams where also salty on their own and the pieces of thick cut bacon (I know this is the stuff that I dream about too!!) in the cream sauce took the dish to a new level of saltiness that I did not care for. But, the service was flawless and my waitress even took the pork buns off the tab since I could barely finish half the dish. Hence, the food by itself deserves 2 stars but the great service is why I bestow an extra star.
(3)
Danny W.
I've been trying to give fewer five stars to restaurants, and was debating giving H&F 4, but the burger rally pushed it over the top. All the other food here is good. (The mussels especially were very good.) The cocktails were fine - H&F is supposed to be famous for them, but neither really blew me away. But the burger. It's not every day that I spend three hours in a restaurant for a burger, but we did. And it was worth it. I didn't think it was going to be. I've eaten a lot of burgers, and was very skeptical of finding a burger that was in a different league compared to those that I had previously eaten. But this one does it. It just does. Infinitely juicy throughout. Perfectly cooked and paired with pickles and onions. Fries are fine. But the burger. Maybe go on a Sunday so you don't need to wait. But whatever you do, get it.
(5)
Scott K.
Lets get that missing star out of the way straight out of the gate... Atlanta, and in turn, Holeman and Finch, have no concept of location. As with all fine dining in Atlanta, the view is of a parking lot and/or a busy road. Gorgeous. Simply stunning. There are few things less inspiring then the perpetual cacophony of rush hour traffic, and despite this intrinsic fact, there are only a handful of eateries in this city that understand the concept of location. The mind boggles. The space inside of Holeman & Finch only drives my point home. It's claustrophobic at best, and angering at it's worst. Here you have one of the most sensitive menus in the city, and the space in which you are asked to enjoy it... hates you. Well, the good news is... any connoisseur with a taste-bud in their head can attest to the quality of this phenomenal European gastronome! The food is so fine and loved that it actually puts you in a better mood. Which you'll need if you look out the window. Don't.
(4)
Jeremy S.
Best.Burger.Ever. Definitely worth the hype, lines, tight quarters. Go get it. Fries could be better.
(5)
Tophe L.
Delicious!! Wow, very small restaurant with HUGE demand. The menu is awesome, with parts of animals that not many people would dare to eat. I think I had the pork belly and was amazed. Menu changes, which is great. Portions are small, prices are high, but worth it! Service was great.
(5)
Sabrina C.
Went with a group of 12 to get the burgers for brunch. Let me tell you they were in fact everything that they are made out to be. We also had a few apps that tasted delish as well. Sadly the service for burgers starts before the bar is open on Sunday so you will have to factor that into your timing. The service however was not my favorite - our group got our food at all different times.... around 30 minutes apart.
(4)
Leah D.
This place has won my heart. I literally drove by it 5 times to find it but once inside this packed hole in the wall of a restaurant we had some of the most amazing food ever. Don't plan on eating soon when you go here because it is TINY! We walked in and put our name on the list, then went to the bar to wait. We ordered wine and a 22 oz cider and waited....and waited...but it was ok. Once we were seated, our server, William took our menus and asked us how adventurous we were and then we told him we wanted to start with the cheese plate and deviled eggs. After that he sent us small plates 2 at a time and each plate was amazing. My girlfriend and I loved the atmosphere of a crowd but our table was intimate and we were able to talk and catch up. The deviled eggs were different but were quickly finished as well as the 5 different cheeses. Next came some sort of pasta and a plate of pork and grits. They were both so fatty and full of calories but we didn't care. After that, we enjoyed some fried veal frites that had some sort of orange or tangerine flavor. I am usually not a fan of Brussels sprouts either but with bacon, they were mouth-watering. For dessert we finished with a toffee cake, which my friend loved but me, not so much. It was very rich in flavor. We never actually ordered any of this, William just continued to bring plates to our table that he liked and we just told him when to stop. Now this place is amazing for someone like me that likes to try a little of everything but doesn't really have the appetite for an entire entree. If you are a person that can finish an entire meal, maybe this place isn't for you. All in all, tonight was wonderful and I will definitely return! Seemed very packed but relaxed. LOVED IT!
(5)
Esther L.
What we ordered: Deviled eggs - Sriracha one is the best. Speck tastes like mayo. B&b pickle was decent and tasted like bacon Bread co soft pretzel- good not amazing. Tastes like an ordinary pretzel. H&f breadbox - meh. The bread was really crunchy. Burger- solid burger but not worth the two hour wait. We got the last one and had to split it between four people, which was really lame. Fries - too salty. The place was packed and there wasn't really space to wait. The bartenders took forever to get drink orders. The famous burger was not worth the wait IMO. I might come back for a full burger but only for the lunch on Sundays.
(3)
Jaz R.
I cannot say enough good things about H&F. The burger is the best meal I've ever had-- no exaggeration. It beats out fresh Omaha Steaks in Omaha, NE (my #2 meal), Kansas City BBQ at Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City (my #3 meal)-- it's that good. The wait staff is always freindly and as enthused about the food as I am, which says a lot if you refer back to my previous statement. I almost don't want to leave a review because as more people go it gets more crowded and it will be harder for me to find a spot in the bar area for my weekly Sunday brunch burger (the only time burgers are available in unlimited quantity). They also recently expanded their brunch menu and the carbonara is delicious, as is the caramel bacon popcorn-- actually everything I've tried there (including the bone marrow at dinner, not offerred on brunch menu) has been outstanding. And then there are the drinks-- which they're also known for. My go-to is their Pimm's cup, recently I've been having one of their cocktails with lychee from the seasonal menu (constantly changing), but I've never been disappointed. If you like a good burger (warning: this will ruin all other burgers for you by comparison), a cool atmosphere, good food, or are even remotely considering trying H&F-- GO!
(5)
Michelle R.
So I wasn't super disappointed when I was told the burger was sold out last night, because I'd heard raving reviews of their other dishes. The menu looked awesome (even though at least four or five of the items were "86"ed), and I confidently ordered the tartare and rabbit livers . The tartare came first, looking fresh and awesome if a little overwhelmed by the topping stuff (potato, right?). My first bite, though, was definitely off--overwhelmed by mustard, to the point of being inedible. A gingerly-taken second bite confirmed that I was eating meat-textured mustard paste, apparently. My friend agreed, so the waitress offered to take it back; however, the second dish tasted exaaaactly the same. I'm too shy to send something back twice, so I took a few bites and just left it. The rabbit livers, unfortunately, didn't even come out particularly impressive-looking; they appeared to be very heavily breaded, though the menu described them as pan-fried. A taste confirmed that they were, in fact, heavily breaded, and cooked to the point of being a grainy, tastless mush. I've only had liver cooked super-rare before, andddd now I know why! Two stars because I did love the atmosphere, and because the bartender had a heavy hand with the whiskey in my whiskey-water. I'll probably come back to try it again, though, because a place that packed on a Tuesday has to have something to offer!
(2)
Roy T.
One of the best places in Atlanta for drinks, and a very unique/delectable selection of food. My friends and I always end up here whenever we have trouble deciding where to go for the night. the 10 pm burger is one of the many "attractions" of this fine eatery. I have seen a couple bickering on one occasion because person A forgot to place an order. This burger is scary.. Never try to share this burger because you will see the ugly side of the person you are sharing it with. The liver pate, marrow, pork buns and this pork skin soup that resembles noodles are to die for. Will always come back here again and again and again and again.
(5)
Lauren M.
Best thing about this place was an awesome bartender who mixed drinks for me and my date off the menu (including a free one just because!) and really knew what she ws doing. i wish i remembered her name because i'd give her a shout out, but she was really top notch-- super friendly, and also an actual mixologist that appreciated her craft and handled the incomprehensible drink offerings like a pro! ok on to the burger. i will admit that i had no idea what the 10pm burger was when i went.... but i was seated at the bar and my date (who also just moved to atlanta, like me) had heard about this, and we ordered one to split (this was about 8:45 on friday night-- they weren't sold out yet which im surprised about when i read the other reviews here!) don't get me wrong it was a very good burger! but i don't really see what the big deal is! i would certainly eat it again and order it if i happened to be there and it was offered to me, as was the case yesterday, but waiting 2+ hours etc for it seems like a stretch, unless you're just doing it for the sake of a foodie bucket list. i would give this place a 4, but knocking it down to a 3 because of the seating! the ambiance is cool but sparse..... but half of the seats in the bar room sit facing the walls. it's a small space for sure but i feel like they could do a little better to make it more comfortable.
(3)
Paul S.
After the the burger what else is there? We have cocktails which Holeman and Finch is getting known for, but after that, how's the food itself? Well, I went this week to have some dinner prior to the time the Burger came out so I was forced finally try the real menu. I have to say I really wasn't impressed. I'm not sure what's going on in the kitchen but someone may want to check their taste buds or their heavy hand. Everything we had was over salted. Myself and two others shared six small plates and every plate with the exception of the Steak Tar tare was coated in a heavy dose of salt. Whether it be the sauce, the protein, the veg... the consensus at the table was that salt was the main ingredient in everything. After getting through the salty haze the food itself was just decent. Once again with the exception of the tar tare I was just left whelmed. Even the best meal on the table (raw steak) seemed to have little bits of chunk in it. Not the most appetizing thought when you're eating raw meat. I'll come back for the burger and the drinks but I think as far as the actual menu is concerned.... thanks, but no thanks. After all was said and done the bill was $100 which just seemed steep for the quality of cuisine we were provided. Well.... you win some you lose some... Still 4 stars for the amazing burger, cocktails, and restrooms....
(4)
Jake W.
I absolutely loved it. I was in town and met some friends here for drink one night. They have a excellent liquor selection and awesome bartenders. They gave good recommendations and make GREAT drinks. I saw the menu and decided I needed to go back the next day. For lunch, I started with a plate of duck ham and goat cheese. It came with baked apples, some kind of pickled radishes, fig jam and honey. It was all awesome and went together really well. For my entree, I got veal sweatbreads which came with creamed spinach and artichoke. It was a bit pricey, but melted in my mouth. The portion was a perfect size for lunch. My sister got the trout, which was fantastic. The dinner menu was more extensive, so I really want to go for dinner next time I'm in town. They have lots of different types of meat, and it looks like the menu changes. The dining room is pretty tiny, so I could imagine it's could be tough to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night.
(5)
Thomas C.
If making your burger and fries/rings from scratch (minus the cheese) doesn't sound good already maybe this will, chuck and brisket patty cooked in DUCK FAT. My friends in ATL raved about this place and wanted to take me there as soon as I got there. Unfortunately thanks to Spirit air, my trip to this gem got pushed back a few days. But like they say better late than never, and the wait was definitely worth it. As a burger aficionado, I've had some good burgers, and this is definitely at the top. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I ordered the deep fried Peach Pie (a la mode) and boy was it scrumdiliumcious. As a cherry on top, ever waiter/waitress/bartender there are all down to earth and friendly to the point where they gave me a history about why the number 68 is used as a significance to items be sold out! If my review doesn't convince you alone, perhaps the review for best restaurant overall in ATL for 2010 will: clatl.com/atlanta/best-o… This truly is "the restaurant our New York friends are jealous of"
(5)
Ben C.
Go for the burger.
(4)
Zella A.
This place has a ridiculous amount of reviews so I won't expand too much on it. Negative first, definitely not a fan of their onion rings. When I think onion rings, I think deep fried and crunchy, but not here. They weren't crispy at all and way too chewy. But that's truly the only negative. I love how the chefs here a constantly trying new twists on classic favorites. In true Gastronomy style, Holeman and Finch pushes the envelope in food and drink and almost rivals the great gastros in Chicago. We started out with a classic charcuterie platter with the country pate', lonzino, and duck ham. All delightfully fresh. I had the oyster po boy as an entree and the oysters were perfectly fried and went well with the remoulade sauce. But even more impressive is their bar and the great mixologists behind the bar. I had "a horse with no name" which made perfect sense since every sip introduced a new flavor to me. I didn't get to try their famous burger, but I will definitely be back to try it!
(5)
Derek C.
The first time I went to H&F, I went solely for the food on the menu even though all I heard about was the burger. Even though I bypassed the legendary burger, I was very impressed by their other offerings. My party and I shared close to 12 different plates and loved all of them (except I couldn't quite eat the heart because of the texture, not the taste). Recently I decided to suck it up and stake out for the burger. We went on a Monday night and there was still a 2 hour wait for a table for four, so we went to the bar. We ordered some drinks, I personally tried a few new beers that were outstanding. We finally found a seat about 45 minutes later and then we heard the megaphone shout it's burger time. We had a clear view into the kitchen from our seat so we got to watch them cook the burgers. Once we received ours, I devoured mine quickly. The burger itself wasn't as good as I had hoped, maybe because they cooked it well done, but it was worth the experience. Still a great place to try for the menu food, drinks, and the burger.
(4)
Emily G.
Alright H&F, you got me. You got me good. I still can't believe I spent over 4 hours at this place and wasn't bored or annoyed at any point in time. We got there at 7 but didn't get seated until 9pm. However, the bar area was busy with people, drinks and appetizers, so it kept me happily busy until our table was ready. Consider H&F like a multi-course tapas-meal. You got your first course (their signature-holy-cow-they're-super-strong! drinks), the bread and cheese course, the side salad course, the main pasta course, and the dessert (the famous burger). By the time you get to the last course, you just realized that you just spent 4 hours at a restaurant, ordered waaay too many dishes and drank you ass off. Damn you H&F. You got me good. The best dishes there were the pancetta carbonara and the burger. The farm salad was pretty lame (4 pieces of lettuce with a thin cut of dry salami doesn't really scream SALAD to me), and the pimento cheese was great, but I like the Costco brand I buy a bit more (its spicier and chunkier). But the pasta.... well, how can you NOT like home made-cut fresh pasta, garlicky sauce and the egg right on top, perfect and ready to be mixed it with all the delicious cheese and pancetta. I could have eaten a tub-full of that plate. Then the burger. I have to admit, we didn't come here for the burger cause we thought they weren't served on Saturdays.. but the second we got seated at 9pm, the waiter asked us if we wanted to order it, and so we did. By 9:05pm, they had sold out. Score. I won't lie, I think that if you came here FOR the burger, actually waited 4 hours for the burger and had built soo much anticipation for it, you might not enjoy it as much as I did. For me, it was a nice surprise on top of all the great food I had already tried, and that made me enjoy it much much more. Like the server said, don't put anything on it, just eat it as is. The burger, unlike anything on the menu, is a giant meal. It is juicy, sweet, tender, and all the things you imagine an awesome burger to be. I licked my fingers more times than I could count, and was sad that the pieces of pickles (im not even a big fan of pickles!) were so small, cause I fell in love with them as soon as I put them in my mouth. I know, i'm starting to sound like a softcore-porn novel writer... but I can't be more accurate. It made me happy. Good job on food, service and atmosphere. You're too expensive for me to come here very often, but if it were free, I'd eat it anytime.
(5)
Ken N.
First off. I want to give some clarity for folks interested in getting a burger here. My friend found recommendations that this restaurant has the best burger in Atlanta. Possibly the best burger in the United States. A pretty big statement to live up to. Based on some of the reviews, it seems the weekday dinner hours has a ridiculous wait times for seating. Trying to avoid this. Our party arrived promptly at opening time. 5p.m. To our surprise. There was only one other group there. The other folks waiting for the doors to open, were also there to experience the famous burgers. When we sat down, we went over the menu. Surprisingly, no burgers. When we inquired about this. It seems the burgers are in prep. And they are not available until about 10p.m. or so. Our plans were dashed. As we discussed with our waiter. The strategy may be to come at around 7p.m. or so, then snack and wait. 3-4 hours then have your burger at 10p.m. The other strategy is come in late. People who have been sitting and snacking for several hours sometimes don't want their burger. So you can come in and swoop in and nab their burger. I have to say, this seems to be a bit ridiculous practice. I subtract one star for this. I guess they blow a bullhorn at 10p.m. and people cheer when the burger horn is blown. I don't know. Maybe this experience is what makes the burger so good? I unfortunately, still don't know the answer. Despite being highly disappointed. We went with it. Realize the regular menu is unique. The wild river catfish is good. As is the pork rillettes. I walked away though with the Lamb Belly and Glazed sweetbreads as my favorite. Unfortunately for our vacation, there was not time for us to experience their famous burgers. I've bookmarked this place as a place I must revisit. If only to experience what must be the most elusive burger in America.
(4)
bob k.
Lets just begin with the burger, yes it is very good. however, the fact you can get it at braves games now it is no longer a big deal to wait for burger time. it also helps when you are drunk at night to eat it. i still dont think its as good as JG Melon or Rare in NYC, but its good. The place itself is great and love to drink here. What is ironic is that they didnt want to be known as a burger joint so they didnt put it on the regular menu, but if you watch anytime they are tv, its always about the burger. its sort of a shame because its a good place to hang and drink in atlanta.
(4)
Amy H.
This place has a very pretentious feel to it, but it's my absolute favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I've never had anything on the menu I didn't like! My only complaint is that you can expect to wait at least 45 minutes for a table if you get there after 8pm, but it's got GREAT cocktails and small plates... so the wait is worth it. Definitely try the caramel bacon popcorn and the squash gratin for small plates, then the carbonara for an entree. Of course, if you're lucky enough to get on the list for a burger, you HAVE to try that! All in all, H+F is my go-to when I have out-of-town visitors who are looking for a nice, relaxing bite to eat when they arrive in Atlanta. They always love it, and I'm always happy to take them. :)
(5)
Tom C.
Last time I came here I was disappointed. It failed to live up to it's hype. I came back again because of their "famous burger". I researched the burger and saw that Food Network named it the best burger in America. The meat is made up of only chuck and brisket and that the meat is put through the meat grinder twice. The bun is French. The ketchup and mustard are made from scratch and yada yada. I read the reviews about it on Yelp the good and the bad. My friends and I came at 9pm and we didn't get our burgers till 10:30pm...yea pretty late. So finally the famous burger is placed in front of me and I take a bite.... Yea...I can definitely see the bad points of the burger from Yelp. I tasted splotches/pockets of salt in the burger that were inconsistent with the whole patty and it was a bit greasy BUT despite what was mentioned it was a pretty good burger.The meat and the bun were soft and I loved the sweet pickles that were added to the burger. I took the servers recommendation and ate it with out the mustard and ketchup to get the full flavor. The fries were good too. Oh yea...the burger is $10....nice-suh! The service was a lot better than last time. My server kept up with my water. He folded our napkins when we got up and left the table. We got fine dining-like service. He did a great job recommending certain food items or pairing drinks. Verdict...the burger was good. It's up there in the top burgers I tasted thus far. Would I come back for it?...yes but I probably go Sunday brunch to get it instead of waiting so long for it.
Ugh, I don't get it. The food here is fine, but I think this may be the most overrated restaurant in the city. And so overpriced!! A real rip-off. Annoying service, too. When waitstaff describes every single dish I ask about as "AWESOME," it's a sign that she doesn't actually know anything about the food she's serving. Someday this trend of gussied-up, tricked-out, greasy southern food that costs an arm and a leg will be a thing of the past. Can't come a moment too soon.
(2)
Kyle S.
Decor and service was very good. I didn't like he food that much but it is well prepared. I had the pork and the fried oysters. Both were ok. My friends got the steamed clams (and extra bread to soak up the juice) and it was great.
(3)
Brian K.
Holeman & Finch is one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Food: This restaurant is a gastropub that offers a wide variety of very unique small plate food options. From rabbit liver, to pork belly, to veal brains.....they are truly innovators in the Atlanta restaurant scene. The menu is continually changing as well, so it's always a surprise each visit. They also offer an incredibly unique drink menu and have some of the most knowledgeable and well trained bartenders in the city. Service: The restaurant and bar areas are always packed, especially on weekends and Sunday brunch, so seating and service is normally slow. On a good day, expect to wait at least a half hour for a table - on a bad day, at least 2 hours. Go before 6PM on any day if you'd like to be seated immediately. Atmosphere: Holeman & Finch is cramped, but welcoming and lively. The patrons are always diverse, though the crowd tends to get younger as the night gets older. Dress is casual. Price: Not cheap, but well worth the price. Drinks are around $10 and Small plates range between $5 and $25. Other: This restaurant does not take reservations, so again, come early or expect to spend some time waiting. On many occasions, even the bar area reaches capacity, so you may have to wait outside. Also, they open at 5PM on weekdays, so it's not a viable lunch option.
(5)
jane k.
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Great service, ambience, drinks..and of course the food. The wait can be pretty crazy at times..but when you do end up finally seated the food has always been on point. My husband and I always order the pasta carbonara and beef tartare..both so freaking good. We love the burger and also the hot dog is super good too. And of course all of HF bread is amazing!
(5)
Jinny Y.
I finally got my 10 o'clock burger! YUM! I don't want to over hype, but at the same time I do. It was gooood. It was totally worth rushing after class to get there at 8:30pm and beg the waiter to reserve one for me AND my not present husband. *Tip for everyone, they only reserve burgers for people who are present in the flesh in the restaurant. Usually one person from your group has to give a credit card in order to reserve the burgers. While we waited we tried: Deviled eggs 3 ways. Very good, creamy, and flavorful. Chicken liver pate. Also really good, had some type of vinegar based jelly on top it was a good pair with the pate. The crostini type bread they served with the pate was good too A couple of cocktails. Also very good. A glass of red wine that was a mix of Syrah and something that started with an M.. (not Merlot). Anyhoo, the wine was big, bold, and perfect. Finally the 10 o'clock burger. It's two 4 oz patties that are seasoned (my opinion) and served with cheese, skinny strips of cooked onions, bread and butter pickle slices, a heavenly bun. There might have been fresh onion on there too, but I probably took that off. They served it with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup. It was really flavorful, not to greasy or soggy, and big enough that I couldn't eat the last two bites. =( Not to worry, the hubs finished it for me so no burger went to waste. Now that I've had the real 10 o'clock burger at night, I'll probably come back during Sunday brunch for the burger. But, I definitely want to come back and try other stuff on their menu. =)
(5)
Bran M.
This is my "fancy" neighborhood hangout (the un-fancy place would be Treehouse). First of all the drinks - containing many ingredients that I have never heard of before - are always spectacular. I used to try to dissect the ingredients on the menu, trying to figure out what I like, not daring to order drinks with ingredients that I know I don't like. Funny thing is, they can take those ingredients, and mix them up into something surprisingly palatable and refreshing. My second reason for the top rating is the food. People rave over the burgers, and yet I have never had one. There is so much more to the menu than burger! My two favorites are the carbonara with egg and the Crunchy Gentleman, which is basically a ham and cheese grilled sandwich, except the cheese is cooked on the OUTSIDE. I also have to give a shout-out to the deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and cheese plate (I like my cheese, in case you haven't noticed). Finally, H&F has chill atmosphere and cool vibe. I really don't eat at the tables - such a tiny area - but would rather sit at the bar or in the bar area. Gotta be quick (or early) to get a seat there, though. If you do get a good seat, you can stay for hours, good people watching here. As for price, my tab seems to get away from me way too easily, but that's just because everything - drinks and food - is just so darn good. UPDATE 8/4/12: Finally had one of the burgers. Whoa, just WHOA. Best. Burger. Ever!!!!
(5)
Xteethx B.
The burger lived up to expectation; probably because we had to wait for it. But it was really good and didn't need any ketchup or other condiments; the pickle was the perfect accoutrement. I also had the shrimp roll which was good but it's definitely the burger that was memorable. Bocado's was good too but their fries are not that good as H&F's. Coming at 9:00 p.m. on a Wed night was more than enough time for us to reserve the burger and we had great service at the bar and at the table.
(5)
Esther L.
Worth the 2 hour wait they told us it would be? The good news was that we snatched some seats at the bar and didn't have to wait that long. Everyone ordered the burger and fries and it was close to one of the best I had. It rivals Umami Burger, PlanCheck burger and Blue Dog burger in LA. The only bad thing is that we can only get it when we visit Atlanta.
(4)
John P.
OK, once again I'm wandering around Atlanta...blah, blah, blah:) Yet what can I add about Holeman & Finch? Excellent burgers, worth the trip - check. Great drinks worth taking your time on - check. Fun place, good energy level, friendly and nice crowd - check. Very friendly waitstaff - check. Pretentious bartenders - check. Seriously folks, were making drinks here (and they ARE excellent), yet Michelangelo you are not. I'll come again, I'll just ignore you:) P.S. The waitstaff are very friendly and accommodating!!!!
(4)
Bobby S.
I hate to hype the hype, but this is a solid 4.5 star experience for me, so I'll round it up to five. I think this place deserves 5 stars alone on cocktails. I drop in here a couple times a month, and each time I get sat with someone knowledgeable about the changes on the nightly cocktail list. I'll describe what mood I'm in tonight (I just got off work, looking to wind down, vs heck, two more hours of party fun), what flavors I want (bitter and peppery, maybe something summery sweet with peach), and will get a sophisticated cocktail that may include such ingredients as absinthe, sugar cubes, delicious premium whiskey, etc -- and that's not to stress the fact that I'm more of a beer guy and their beer list is fantastic. The cocktails here just make me want to order a cocktail. My girlfriend loves the Monday Memphis-style hot chicken much, that even though there might be a painful bowel movement in the bathroom in two hours, we get two orders regardless :-D Personally, my staples usually include a bread basket (with the awesome bacon infused sour dough), pimento cheese/crackers (who uses crackers! bacon bread + pimento cheese = teh awesome), and one or two small plates such as a fresh in house cured sausage, or perhaps some braised greens. They change the menu frequently, so this place is never a standby but always an adventure. I usually go here for drinks and a couple of bites, but I have had the chance to experience burgertime, weeknights at 10 on the dot (but you need your order in by 9, and even then, it helps to be a regular), and it is EVERY bit worth the notoriety this gets in several national publications. This burger is insane, and it's made by the house made bun, the fresh crispy house made pickles, the spot on seasoning on the patties, and the gooey Kraft American cheese that just can't be replaced in this experience. The crispy skin on spuds served with house made ketchup just put this experience "out of bounds", and Guy Fieri isn't my favorite Food Network star. Definitely the best burger experience in Atlanta, but just slightly edging out Bocado over not relying upon mayo give the burger a little extra juice. Ambiance is cute, slightly older hipster, would be great for a first date night after the actual date. I could imagine nodding along to Foster the People here while talking about losing a couple of percent off the top of my personal portfolio. A couple of things to note: parking isn't pleasant, and it's easy to pass this place up on Peachtree. If you've reached Verasano's, you've gone too far. It's pretty much across the street from the complex that has an Office Depot and a Willy's, just past Houston's. They're open late, and any Monday night from 8-11, you'll probably find me lounging around here.
(5)
Greg W.
best burger i have ever had
(5)
Frank H.
This place lived up to the hype. The cheeseburger was amazing. Top 10 burgers I've ever had. The only issue was the service. We were the 2nd set of people in but weren't served for almost 20 minutes. The deviled eggs were awesome as was the pimento cheese but the cinnamon roll was pretty bad. Overall worth the wait.
(4)
Melissa B.
Most of the time I hear about Holeman and Finch it comes up in 'best burger' talk and since I'm not a burger person I guess I've just never made the trip here. But the good news is even if you aren't hunting out the elusive 10pm burger this place is still worth a try. The cocktail list (that is so elegantly laminated on a classy piece of corrugated cardboard) is a fun mix of flavors and liquors that all sound appealing to me. I do feel like the cocktails are a bit pricey...it's just a tiny glass of booze after all. But the 4 I tried (simmer down, I only actually finished 2...tried a sip of two others) were really quite tasty and unlike anything I'd had before which is always fun. The first drink took a while to come out, but I suppose I ordered the fancy shit? And it's not like it has to go far because this place is super tiny. The space is narrow and I see what people mean about it getting crowded...15 is a crowd in this place. Sampled a few of their small plates....fried oysters are yummy, tempura asparagus was great and whatever that spicy chicken thing was has a great kick to it, nice strong asian style spicy. Service was friendly and I think this is a good place for trying new cocktails. Or eating that silly burger I guess. Maybe I'll go back just to get one and not eat it...I'll just take a picture of it and post it here next to the 78 other ones (mine will be the best photo of course) and then take it in a to-go box and give it to a homeless man :-)
(3)
Jason K.
Oh my good lord their burger is one of, if not the best, I've ever had. However, their wait and seating system is horrible. Standing room only. First come first serve. And worse than that no reservations in dining room and no wait list in bar so you have to hover and vulture just to get a table. Damn good food, worth the wait, but they could be a lot more customer friendly. Woulda been 5 stars except for their antiquated seating system
(4)
Sha T.
Sexy lighting, Prosecco, and me. One of my friend had been raving about this place that had a specialty night for their burgers. He said they only serve a certain amount but, if you get it...it's sooo worth it. Sadly, I didn't get a burger. But what I did get pulled me in and made me want to come back for more. I initially tried one of the many fine brews they on hand. Next I got into the lighting and got a flute of delicious Prosecco. I know you're thinking, what did she eat? I had the black forest ham and guyere grilled cheese tapas. So cheesey, savory and nicely seasoned salty. It added the perfect background to accompany my bubbles. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Han L.
What can I say about Holman and Finch that hasn't been said already. It really is a cool place in town. The bartenders are awesome and funny. I love watching them prepare the drinks. I have to say, the drink selection is an interesting one. I also like the subtle incorporation of the decor. It makes the place feel personalized. I had fun deciphering their menu. It's interesting and esoteric ( maybe just to me bc I'm not too cultured). I ended up getting the schnitzeled lamb private parts. I don't know why. It was very tender and you would have never guess this was a lamb's privates. Even so, I still didn't like it, I'm uber sensitive to the taste of lamb. Everything lamb tastes gamey to me. I think (?)the person I came here with enjoyed it. Ok so Holman and Finch is also known for their burgers. Please don't shoot/lynch/strangle/smother me for saying this. The burger is good, but is it really the shite? I liked it a lot, but it must have been too hyped up for me bc I thought it was good, but not God's gift to the world. So, to recap others, there's a limited amt of burgers made, 20, I believe. They serve them at 10 and apparently there's already a que for them at as early as 9 pm. I came here at 9:30 and we were SAFE! We gots the burgers. The burgers are also available for brunch on Sundays. Their homemade catsup and mustard is interesting. The space is intimate. It's supposedly intentionally small to encourage conversation amongst strangers. Expect a long wait to be seated at booth or bar. Otherwise, happy standing. Yelp 365 #41/365
(4)
Meghan C.
Pretty cool spot! We went on a Friday night and were told that the wait was 2 hours so we decided to grab some drinks at the inside bar. The place was packed! After not even 30 minutes, the server found us and walked us to our table. Drinks were fantastic! They have a small paper menu but the bartender will make you anything! We ended up having 6 dishes since the portions are small. Only, we did not get to try the famous burger that everyone is talking about. Overall, great experience.
Being in Atlanta only for a few days, we had to try "The Burger" since it was featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate and so popular among ATL Yelpers. We arrived at 11:25am for Sunday Brunch. We were mentally prepared to wait based on other reviews. Came and was surprised to see a short line. Stood for 2 minutes when they started seating. Overall impression...eyy.. It's a good burger! Can't deny that! Good quality meat. Not much more to it. If we had to wait longer, I think we would left disappointed. Was also bummed that no alcohol was served until 12:30! WHAT?!? But it's Sunday Brunch! Bring on the mimosas and Bloody Mary! Total blasphemy if this was NOLA! So we just had coffee and freshly squeezed OJ! Hey! The juice was good! Overall: 2.5 to 3 stars in my book. Hey! I take these stars pretty seriously! Can't be too generous! Lol!
(3)
Keith B.
Very crowded but worth the wait. This place is a must visit for anyone coming to Atlanta. Make sure you wear something nice. People who frequent here tend to dress-up.
(5)
Matthew D.
One of my favorite spots in Atlanta. The 10 pm burger is famous, but remember for those not wanting to stay up late during the week they offer the burger at brunch. It is worth it, one of my top five burgers in the country. The place is very small and parking can be a little tough. So large groups are out, I wouldn't do anything larger than 4 and that almost seems to be pushing it. The bar is stocked with small batch spirits and the bartenders do a nice job (love their bloody mary). I know they don't describe the menu this way, but to me it feels like a mix of southern eclectic and french small plate. I have already mentioned the burger, which is worth going for just to try, but other dishes I would recommend include: blackened grouper cheeks, gratin of marrow (not for the faint of heart..or err bone), hand chopped steak tartare, crunchy gentleman& braised short rib. If you are looking for something different, this is place to experiment with your palate. To Recap: The Good: The food is unique and wonderful. I have never had a bad dish here and for the last time, the burger! I love the decor and vibe of the place. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The Bad: The place is tiny. More than 15 people there at it can feel cramped. There is never room in the bar...ever. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: Nirvana. Trend Setting, powerful and if it doesn't move to a bigger location, gone before its time.
(5)
Rachel L.
Our favorite place in Atlanta by a landslide... some places say they have a seasonal menu, but this place doesn't mess around. Our first time here, my husband wanted some cranberry juice from the bar and it took a moment for me to understand that they don't have any because cranberries aren't in season! Burger is definitely good, but it's not the burger that keeps us coming back. Solid menu with a taste for everyone and you really don't have to spend a lot to enjoy H&F, however we tend to go a little overboard every time due to our excitement :) Get there early as you can if you don't want to wait, they don't take reservations.
(5)
Julie N.
For all of those people who have gone to Holeman & Finch and had a great experience, good for you! For years I had heard many exceptional things about the ever-so-impressive burger and the mystique of the only 25 burgers a night. So when my boyfriend came into town to visit, I was eager to see what all the excitement was all about! We went on a Sunday, when you can order a burger at any point for lunch and not worry about them being sold out. While we were waiting for our table, we sat at a bar top and enjoyed a delicious appetizer of deviled eggs, 3-ways. I highly recommend this specialty. Once we got seated in the dining area, we ordered the ever-so-famous burger. We sat and waited, and waited, and waited some more. We asked our waiter what was taking so long and he said that they were plating the burgers right now and that they only make 12 burgers at a time. He said ours would be out soon. But to our surprise, that didn't happen. After waiting another 15 minutes or so, I asked him where our food was and his reply was, "your order went to another table. I'm sorry." As you can imagine, we were less than thrilled. To come to a place where their main draw is a burger and they couldn't even get them out in a timely manner! The manager came over to apologize and offered us some food or a drink. We agreed on a couple Bloody Marys, which happened to be not very well balanced with too much alcohol. We finally got our burgers after about 40 minutes of waiting for them. They were very tasty, flavorful, well balanced between the juicy meat, homemade pickles, onions and homemade ketchup and mustard. Once we got our bill, we were SHOCKED to see the burgers and deviled eggs on it. For a place that prides themselves on their burgers, one would think that they shouldn't take nearly as long and that they would want to get them out quickly so they can flip the tables. What they SHOULD have done was to comp our entire bill due to their very poor service. Had they given good prompt service, this review would have gone another way. But since they showed that they were cheap and didn't want to fully please customers who were obviously having a terrible experience, they get an A- for food and a fat F for service! Never going back again. There are plenty of great restaurants with good food AND good service! I would rather go to one with both!
(2)
Yasmin L.
So I'm late on this review- last Friday night showed up with my friend and sat at the bar- Jason was our chemist that evening and can I just say the man is not only talented making his drinks but also !! Food: Pork buns!!! Knocked them out of the water! Delicious!! deviled eggs- not a fan of these they are ok- The burger- disappointing to say the least I took two bites and sent it back! Yes I did! Jason(bartender-chemist) couldn't believe it! It was not what I hoped for Not worth the extra calories in my opinion! Overall service great- atmosphere great- will be back! Visit Gabriel at Eugene's! He's amazing as well!
(4)
Jaime B.
I just had the worst service period, I had to go to the bar and get my own drinks. If you love veal brains, pig fat sandwiches and chopped bone marrow presented by servers that were never trained on customer service, please try this little broom closet dump out. Never ever again, my friends were right....complete joke.
(1)
Jorge O.
The only reason I give this restaurant a 4 star review is the size of the location and the fact you can't place a reservation. I'm sorry but no restaurant is worth a 1 1/2 - 2 hour wait. I've been here six times now and enjoyed the food that I ate but I did get there at 5:15-5:30 each time to avoid the ridiculous wait times. Recommend you do the same unless standing around is something you consider fun to do on any given night. On to the food; as I stated before I've been here six times and not because I wanted to see if it got better. Their food is top notch, their service has never disappointed and the variety is fantastic. Come here with an open mind when it comes to eating food, veal brains sound gross but wait until you try them as the texture and depth of flavor is something that will leave an impression. The deviled eggs are great, the caramel corn with bacon is something I order when I get there and order some to go so I can enjoy it at home. The home made charcuterie never lets you down and mix it with some of the cheeses. I'm not a mixed drink fan but enjoy their selection of craft beers and wines. Come here early and your experience will be great and prompt. I tried to come here at 6:30 a couple of weeks ago and was basically given a snide comment by the front of the house basically suggesting that I was crazy for not wanting to wait an hour and a half to eat dinner. Haven't tried the burgers but have heard mixed reviews. TL;DR, this is a great place to eat. Come here early and don't be afraid to order things that you normally wouldn't consider eating. The ingredients are treated with respect and the food is fantastic.
(4)
Jonathan W.
Interesting and delicious take on modern southern cooking. Great bar. Small portions, but that just means you get to order a lot and try a bunch of different items. It can be pricey, but the quality and service make up for it. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Atlanta to try something else on their always-changing menu.
(5)
Kathy H.
This one really IS as good as it gets (for me). Always my go-to for some form of phenomenal pork, though on my last visit I ran the meat gambit! Started with the CHICKEN liver pate & toast points, which comes with apple cider jelly & pickled green tomatoes as accompaniments - SO DELISH, good gracious! Moved on to the trio of deviled eggs, which includes a bacon, a red jalapeño, and a B&B pickle flavored egg - very good indeed. Next up: crisp PIG ear salad with arugula & pickles, nothing but crunchy goodness here, people! Also managed to stuff in (thankfully) a LAMB liverwurst and Decimal Place chèvre before moving to the COW (gratin of marrow with parsley salad and country bread), which was fatty and glistening and lovely and stood on its own without all the wasted cheese on top - absolutely useless to try to improve on the solidly delicious taste of the roasted bone marrow! No room for dessert this time, and behind all that meaty goodness it might have been a slight to even bother - instead I went for a second glass of Gobelsburger Gruner Veltliner (Osstereich, Austria) - the perfect beginning and ending for a divine, i mean REALLY divine, nay, HEAVENLY meal & fantastic service. Holeman and Finch rocks my world EVERY TIME, and always leaves me wanting more even when I've nowhere to put it - until next time, that is ;)
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Valet Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Music : Background Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Cassie C.
Get here early to order a burger. You have to wait for it. Be prepared.
(4)Candas P.
Went on a date yesterday to this place and we went for the burgers. I must say the BURGERS are AWESOME! They have homemade pickles, ketchup, and mustard which were all good. The country ham deviled egg is the best out of the cayenne pepper and dill pickle eggs. The spot is very interesting and quite intimate but well worth going. I had a great experience.
(4)Jeroen W.
Delicious and unique food. I tried the sweet breads for the first time and didn't like them very much, but that was not their fault. I'm sure they would have tasted much worse to me at other places. I loved all the other food very much.
(5)Jeremy H.
There's three experiences you can have here: 1) the "famous" 10pm burger - make sure to show up around 7:30 or 8pm to get your place in line for one of the 24 burgers they make each night. The burger is your good, old-fashioned, double-stack American cheeseburger served on home made bread. But boy is it a great rendition of that burger. It's often called the best burger in Atlanta, and it's definitely one of my top burgers. 2) the Sunday brunch - you get the same great burgers, but you don't have to fight for only 24. There can still be a long wait, so it pays to show up as early as possible. 3) dinner from the menu - while the burger is really good, you're doing this place a disservice to not check out their regular menu. Most of their menu are small-plates. They have crowd pleasers like deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, and hot dogs. But the really interesting part of the menu are the parts menu (think cheeks, sweet breads, and brains) and the other interesting meat dishes. That's where H&F really shines! Each of the three H&Fs is great, and I recommend trying all three experiences!
(5)Kelli K.
The burgers were delicious but I think a bit pricey for a burger of its substance. The seating arrangement is shared "elbow to elbow" not comfortable after downing a huge burger, I recommend you make reservation if you want private seating.Overall the experience was okay nothing spectacular.
(3)Mark M.
All I can say is simply fabulous! We have been here several times and it is always an amazing experience. Hats off to the team at this restaurant. The food is exceptional, service beyond compare and the ambiance is amazing. Stop by if you are in the area!
(5)Alexander H.
Get the burger. One of the best in the city. Unique menu, has an assortment of interesting dishes and drinks. Also, offers a great selection of cocktails.
(5)Michael B.
Went for the burger and left a little unimpressed. The burger was simply average and honestly I probably could have done a bit better at most 5 guys. On the upside the management has been excellent and promised a much better experience the second time around and took care of everything after I informed them.
(3)Kat L.
The, place was really nice and the servers were very helpful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and attentive- basically, perfect. I had "the burger" and it was really good, but I wish I could've chosen swiss cheese. Instead, it had to be cheese-less. Oh well. It was pretty good.
(4)Tiff H.
After a few failed attempts to get a burger at Holeman and Finch, I waited it out on a Sunday afternoon for the city's number one burger. Since we had a group of 6, we knew the wait wouldn't be short, but we got there around 11:45, thinking that we were ahead of the game. After parking in the complimentary parking deck, we made our way to what looked like would be a short wait for our burgers. The hostess predicted an hour long wait, which would be a lot better than the hour and a half wait I had been told before. We got to wait outside, where there are plenty of benches. After seeing every person go in before us, even those who arrived after us, we were finally seated an hour and a half later (just as I thought would happen). There is only one "large" table in the restaurant that holds 12 people. We luckily got to share the 12 person table with another group of 6, which worked out perfectly. Our server came and was nice and bubbly, like champagne. Unfortunately, I was in no mood for his charm, as I was starving and tired of sitting around doing nothing. After placing our order for 5 burgers, we waited once again for our food. And at last, we waited no more... The double stack appeared next to a small pile of fries and two small tins of ketchup and mustard. The ketchup was made in store, although I didn't appreciate the overly vinegary flavor. The fries were alright, nothing to rave about. But that burger though... The meat was tender and extremely juicy. Juices dripped everywhere as the ladies attempted to eat their burgers with grace. The buttery bun was fluffy and compressed perfectly with the pressure of our fingers. The serving amount was perfect, although a few more fries wouldn't have hurt. The server stopped by periodically to pick up our sparkling clean plates and refill our waters. Overall, I do appreciate the burger here, but the fries and ketchup? Not so much. I also do not appreciate the long wait. Maybe a solution would be to split up another larger table somewhere to accommodate for medium size to larger groups. Otherwise, don't bring more than 3 friends if you are looking for a quicker meal. We waited 1.5 hours for a 30 minute experience. I recommend Bocado for your next double stack burger experience, where you can make reservations and have a nearly 0 wait. However, if you can brave the wait, then by all means, this is hands down the best burger in Atlanta.
(4)Justin C.
If you really have time to wait from 8-10 for a burger, this might interest you.. So why do I have to wait? Well they only make a limited number of burgers for the night, and you can start to order them at 8PM. The burgers won't actually be made until 10PM. But you should get their early so you can secure your burger loving spot. In the meantime they have a great selection of appetizers to keep your fuel going. The Kale chips are delicious along with anything cheese on the menu. When 10PM hits, some guy will come into the middle of the restaurant and start yelling and doing his burger fire starting chant/dance It is pretty entertaining and just relax a couple more minutes for your freshly cooked meat. It is not the best burger I have ever had but it does rank up there, and the experience really made it worth while.
(4)Sneha D.
First timers to HF, and we did brunch for Bf's V-day treat. Everything was delicious, and we ate a LOT. The hot chicken is HOT, and I'm Indian, and I'm talking burning-my-mouth hot. But delicious if that's your thing, and the coleslaw that comes with it serves to cool you off a little bit. We ended up getting 2 orders. Bf wasn't a fan of the fried oysters, but I love oysters- fresh or fried- and the sauce that came with it was tangy and perfect for the leftover bread from the charcuterie (the waiter did an excellent job of who would like what based on personal preferences when it came to the charcuterie). The Crunchy Gentleman was reminiscent of the Raclette I had in Switzerland; melted gruyere cheese atop bread and ham, it was definitely a succulent party in my mouth. We ordered the Chocolate Mousse, and Oh My God. All I have to say is that if you're a fan of Nutella, this is like 872638x better. The cocktails were strong and refreshing. Great service, great food, strong drinks, and not as packed as I had originally expected- I would recommend this place to everyone.
(5)Laurel R E.
Great service ! Fresh ingredients and good food that is filled with flavor. The burger is very tasty.
(5)T H.
Let me start off by saying I have enjoyed several visits to Holeman & Finch. Their staff has always been knowledgeable and friendly. The burger is one of the best in the city, no doubt about it. This review is simply based on service in the past few weeks, rather than the food. Lately I have noticed that their staff has become even more hipster and unpleasant (if there is such a thing). Last Sunday our server never broke her monotone unhappy demeanor, she was efficient and effective but I felt like she was "bothered" and unhappy to be at work. Honestly her attitude annoyed me in a major way. I brushed it off as she may be having a bad day and I moved on. I returned once again this Sunday only to encounter this young woman serving in the bar area. We were waiting for friends and did not place an order, she seemed yet again visually annoyed and unhappy. Once we moved to our table, we were met with the same lackluster unhappy attitude by another server. She never said hello, never acknowledged our presence until I had to ask her if she was our server. We were sitting there for at least 15 mins without so much as a "hello". This was a different server, who exhibited the same attitude as the young woman last Sunday. I am not sure what is happening but being pleasant at Holeman and Finch no longer seems to be important. I guess they have the attitude of "if we make these burgers they will come" and we don't have to be nice. That is the WRONG attitude. After living in San Francisco where hipsters were assholes at most dining establishments, it was a breath of fresh air to come to Atlanta and deal with "southern hipsters" they had manners and were chill without an air of superiority. Holeman & Finch seems to be employing the new breed of hipsters, who don't give a shit if you eat there or not!! Holeman and Finch you can keep your burger because I will not be back, I cannot deal with the lackluster to the point of being rude service just for a burger!! I will head over to General Muir where there is less attitude and a pretty decent burger as well or I will wait until you open up in the Ponce City Market and grab a burger, hopefully with less attitude and more enthusiasm. Honestly I am no longer interested in dealing with the new vibe of your restaurant.
(2)Vlad T.
Truly impressive: top bar program in Atlanta, as far as I can find. Culinarily very much like The Publican in Chicago, which is really saying something. How many bars have Genever, and how many know what to do with it? How many could put together an amaro flight for you? They make syrups in house, and even list how each cocktail is served. The outstanding menu and craft execution make Holeman & Finch a destination for me. The food menu is perfect for having drinks: small, innovative, fearless plates (corned beef tongue slider, anyone?) to expand your palate and experience, and pace your alcohol metabolization. Get your best foodie/cocktail geek (drinkie?) friends together. Drink, eat, share, and repeat.
(5)Jennifer G.
Best. Burger. Of. My. Life. That's how I felt when I ate the burger at Holeman and Finch. Honestly though - everything was fantastic. We started with the pimento cheese (best I've ever had) and the pretzel (also great but that cheese was to die for so the pretzel didn't get top billing for me). When the burgers arrived.. they looked perfect. I normally add a little ketchup and mayo to my burger, but I had a feeling this wouldn't need it and I was right. I bit right in to my burger and it was juicy, meaty, cheesy perfection - with a little bit of crunch from the burger patties and the grilled bun - just sheer perfection. I had to try the coke float with the peanut sorghum ice cream and peanuts in it and I am SO glad I did. Give it a shot - it's a surprisingly delicious combo. (Side note - I want to add peanuts almost every time I drink a coke now - thanks H&F) On top of all this.. the service was impeccable and the food came out super quick. We decided to go at the last minute for sunday brunch while we were in town and there were no reservations available so we arrived early and grabbed a spot in the bar - the bartender was great. The place is pretty small so I would definitely make a reservation or be prepared to wait. *** According to our bartender - They changed the policy on the burgers as of November-ish 2014 - they used to only serve like 24 burgers a night and they had people pre-booking them all night. They stopped doing this - now they serve burgers from when they open until they run out so get there early! ***
(5)Austin K.
pretty amazing place not too big, the burger was awesome, havent got a chance to try the secret burger yet!! Will try next time
(5)Tamara G.
Had the burger, of course. It was good, not the best burger I've ever had but definitely a better than average burger. Also had the pimento cheese which was tasty although I wish it was served with something other than sesame crackers.
(3)Kelsi V.
Fun place! The concept of serving the "famous" burger for a limited time makes trying the burger an accomplishment in and of itself. .... The Burger is pretty delicious. (now found at Braves stadium as well) H&F has a special place in my heart because on my first visit we tried the brains... this was a first time I've had brains soo it was quite an experience. They actually tasted pretty good but I couldn't get over the whole concept.... I lost some foodie points on this one. LOL.
(5)Andrew D.
This is a solid place for late night, or early in the evening drinks and noshes. The menu rotates but there are many staples always on the menu including what I consider to be some of the best Steak Tartar in the city. They make their own sausage, and they procure much of their beef from White Oak Pastures which is a great local purveyor. Yes the burger is good, but if that is all you come for, then trust me you have missed 80% of what this place is about. I have always found everything here to be good if not great. Being right upstairs, I often come down to people for a drink or to quickly transact business. The staff are very enthusatic, and highly knowlegable. Many of the original award winning mixologists have since moved on but the people left maintain the same zeal towards fine cocktails and craft beer. I like that a cocktail bar like this has draft beer. Sometimes, well often times, I prefer to drink beer. Thus it is nice to have that option. This place is a sh*t show between 7:30-10:30 most nights, in particular because of the 10PM burger. Between that craziness, and the fact that many week nights feel like it is all consultants and people in from out of town on business, I often find my monthly visits more limited then I otherwise would like. Even on a slow night, the bar area is pretty raw and tight. In the dining room the cozy tables for 2 on the glass are nice, and I often prefer those late at night as opposed to jostling for position near the bar. Overall it is a great place for the city, and adds a certain degree of credibility to our scene's food and drink profile. My top dishes would be Steak Tartar (a must try), Cornmeal Fried Oysters, the Burger (if not too much effort to get), Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonia, Pot of Chicken Liver Pate, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding.
(4)Marie A.
The fried oysters were incredible and the broccoli was the best I've ever had. Also had the lamb tongue and collard greens, both very good. I love that the burger is a standard menu item now!
(5)Clarissa M.
Our experience started out great from our couch. M called to check on the status of the burgers and Steve was courteous and helpful on the phone. Parking was easy with the free valet. The greeter that we encountered was very professional and friendly. The *one* drawback that we could name is that the place is super small. On any regular night, I'm sure it comes across as rather cozy. On a crazy, busy Friday night, it was a bit of a madhouse. The cocktails were a home run, a touchdown and a hat trick all in one. We had the small plates while we waited for "the burger." My favorite is the Crunchy Gentleman. I would go back again and again just for that. The burger did not disappoint. We were impressed. Now - because I tend to notice rather offbeat things about spaces, I have to say I *LOVED* the sliding barn doors to the bathrooms. We will return - on a slower night. :-)
(4)Christine W.
There's a lot of hype surrounding the burger - all you need to do is google "Holeman and Finch burger" and read the raving reviews. It is touted as one of the best burgers in America. That's a lot to live up to. Everyone has different tastes and ways they like their burger. I like mine with lettuce, tomato, red onions and kosher pickles. So, although this may be your cheeseburger in paradise, it's not mine. It's definitely worth trying. What makes the restaurant special is all the other delicious looking offerings. I will most definitely try them when I return! I do need to add that I had the white hops draft beer and it was absolutely delicious!
(4)Brandon J.
Check another one off of my bucket list. I walked into the bar on a Tuesday night looking forward to sampling a few of their small plates and a few local beers. Started with the deviled eggs three ways. The cayenne egg and the crispy pork egg were amazing. The third was a sweet relish egg that was good, but not my favorite. Next up was the bone marrow. It's prepared in the classic St. John's style, roasted and served with a parsley, onion and lemon salad to cut through all the richness. Probably the best bite of the night, although I would have preferred that the bread be served toasted. On the bartenders recommendation, I tried the squash as a veg course. The blossom was perfectly tempura fried and the squash itself was sautéed and served on a wonderful mornay sauce. I had every intention of NOT ordering the burger, since I didn't know it had been added to their regular menu, but I guess I just eventually figured when in Rome.... Now, I can understand why some reviewers are not blown away by the burger. This is not really a typical pub burger, thick and served medium rare with a variety of trendy condiments. What I've heard it is intended to be is the classic American double burger, at its most elevated level. And that's exactly what it is. Every element is done just a perfectly as it can be, from the beef and bun to the house made pickles, mustard and ketchup. But don't take my word for it. You will just have to go and decide for yourself.
(5)Maurice D.
Fooled, once again, by all of the hype of another mediocre Atlanta restaurant. I think people in Atlanta want to give restaurants in Buckhead kudos just for their location alone. I suggested to a friend that we have Sunday Brunch at Holeman & Finch so I could finally get the opportunity to taste supposedly the "best burger in Atlanta" at one of the "best restaurants in Atlanta." He agreed to go. So my almost year long wait to try this place out was finally over. Upon arrival at the restaurant we were quickly seated at a community table. Literally elbow-to-elbow with the strangers next to us. Before our drinks arrived to us, a small table for two opened up and we asked to change seats. Our server didn't mind at all and quickly got us moved. We both placed orders for "The Burger." My friend wanted to substitute the American cheese for cheddar, but they wouldn't allow it. They also don't ask how you want your burger patty cooked. All are cooked to well-done. The burger is very simple. 2 burger patties with American cheese, red onions, pickles and housemade ketchup and mustard on the side. The burger comes accompanied with a small serving of French fries. My friend and I both thought the burgers were very average. Nothing special at all. I much prefer Yeah Burger and he prefers The Vortex. The French fries and housemade ketchup was the best part of the meal. Service here was quite poor as well. The restaurant was not very busy at the time of our visit, yet I only received one refill on my sweet iced tea. I waited close to 10 minutes to receive my first refill and I gave up waiting for a second refill after the server had already collected the tab for our table. I don't recommend this restaurant and I won't be back.
(2)Nate T.
Great small plates and the burger is fantastic. Could have a better beer selection but spirit selection makes up for it. Deviled eggs were one of the best items on the menu.
(4)Linda H.
So, I had to check out this joint since everyone kept raving about it. I walked in and was advised that it would be a 1.5 hour wait ( At this point, I was convinced that we weren't getting a burger!) and then was advised that we can sit in the bar area. We Found a little section rather quickly and just sat down. It took about 10-15 mind before we were even approached ( I was already setting myself up for a crappy time), but we were finally helped. They have a pretty decent bar selection and my husband was rather pleased with their scotch selection. We immediately reserved one burger and was advised 10 mins later that we had one reserved! Woooohooo! So, now, we had an hour and a half to kill. -We started off with the deviled eggs; 3 way ( country ham- a little too salty for me; jalapeño - just so perfect; a pickled BBQ one- was rather tasty) -Then we moved onto the break box( pretty good- you can tell it's freshly baked) -Next the hot dog ( it's a dressed with a spicy mustard and pickled jalapeño- this TX gal LOVED it!!!) -Onto the bacon caramel popcorn ( I am a popcorn freak and OMG, delicious...seriously, you've got to try it!)...no joke! It had chunks of bacon in it!!!!!!! Soooooooooooo goooooood! -Finally, the burger! I have to say the hubby is a burger critic and he ( and I) agreed that this is hands down one of the best burgers we ever had! Yes, it's a plain cheese burger but the taste was just fantastic. The best way to put it, it was simple but out of this world! Yes, I'll be back!
(5)Hr S.
I decided to try the burger again and this time it was perfect. Properly seasoned and juicy compared to the last one that I had. It was the best burger since I came to Atlanta!
(4)mo j.
I don't know if they're still limiting the burgers 'cause it's been over a year since I've been here. a friend of mine (thanks Ivan JL) told me about the secret of going on Sundays for brunch. I ended up going 3 different times for brunch with my family. The burger was great and the lines weren't long then. I had the burger at Turner Field last year and it tasted very close considering they are mass made. I'm writing this review to remind myself to go back.
(5)Jake E.
Small space. Not noisy and not a complaint, but you will be close to one another, maybe even people who are not in your party. Cocktails are good. Great selection of scotch and bourbons too. Appetizers of bone marrow and scallops were both very good. Great staff worked well with the menu and accommodating one of groups food allergies. The burger: it is no longer just 24 and only after 10PM! It is very good, but the bun was a little underwhelming. Usually like mine toasted a bit. Worth the visit. Although NOT the easiest place to find if don't know where it is as very easy to drive right by on Peachtree.
(4)Charles A.
Atlanta magazine ranks this as the 11th best bar in the A! This was the first time I've visited this place so I was expecting a lot. I was not to thrilled with the size of the bar area....very small. However the staff and service was good. Great beer selection ...kudos there...now the burgers....absolutely the best I ever had. I more impressed with the taste of that burger than anything else....the drinks...the valet parking...the service...just order a burger and I bet you will be beyond satisfied. Bar wise....nothing extraordinary....but burger wise....miles above the rest!!!
(4)Claudia A.
I came for the burger. I might have hyped it up too much. Not the best in the world but delicious enough that I will be back for another round. Yes it's offered on their regular menu now, used to be only for brunch or after 10pm. Now you can get it anytime, but make sure you have reservations (though they do let you have the full menu at the bar), it's a small cozy place. This place is tough to find, no big sign points to it, the HF on the front window looks like artsy decor. Look for Starfish or Eugene restauarnts. They do offer valet parking or free parking if you use the other entrances. I did not care for their overpriced frou frou drinks. They come in tiny glasses and only 2 of the 3 we ordered tasted ok. Deviled eggs ($6) are decent. You only get 3 btw . I only liked 1 of the 3 but I'm not an egg fan. Everyone else seemed to enjoy them. Fish and chips-small portions btw. We liked it, the chips was a soft, warm, potato cube. Very cool twist on this European meal. Burger ($12)-what's the hype about? First it's a house made bun, 2 brisket+ beef patties (ground and prepared in house), Kraft Cheese slice (it's American but I would have preferred "real" cheese), shaved red onions (shaved on top, topped with cheese and then grilled for a flavor infusion), bread and butter pickles (house made too), topped with (house made)ketchup and mustard. My only wish was that the waitress could come back and give me more mustard (only had teaspoon to work with). It comes with hand cut fries (for god's sake, give us more fries!). Got the Fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream ($7). it was decent. not my favorite the the waitress insisted it was a hit. Good warm inside, crispy outside with some damn good ice cream.
(4)Karen H.
I own a condo across from H&F, and I'd eat here every day if I could, bringing a giant wheelbarrow to haul my belly home across the street. Cocktails, check. Duck ham, check. I've had the deviled eggs (okay, love them, but please let this trend die down), the pig ear salad (the only miss, ears could have been a little crispier), the long beans, the tomato salad, the pimento cheese and the maple bacon popcorn, which is stupid, stupid, stupid good. Stupid. Good. Yeah, yeah, burger, shmurger. Eat everything else too.
(5)Nick K.
This review is for the Buffalo Chicken Skins. Holeman and Finch is a pretty Bougie spot, and I'll be first to say I'm a big fan of ambiance and nice restaurants with craft food and quality ingredients, but this type of restaurant isn't ideal for someone like me. The menu of entrees was a mere 5-6 dishes, which was disappointing. However, the service was great and the selection of beers and WHISKEY was on point. Buffalo skins were delicious, but overall the restuarant wasn't for me and was extremeley expensive.
(3)Amy B.
I have to agree the burger is pretty special here. Seasoned well without overpowering the beef. Though the food was good, the portions were small and the staff not overly attentive so I am giving it 4 stars.
(4)Jason W.
Fantastic! I had to go with the burger of course, it did not disappoint. I also had a small charcuterie plate which was really good as well. Make the stop if you're in Atlanta!
(5)Jenny D.
Our main reason to come here was to try the famous burger. We arrived about 8:15 pm on Tuesday and had to wait about 10 before we got seated. The place was not packed so we were able to get on the burger list. We saw other people arrive a little bit before 10 and they were able to get the burger as well. So I guess Tuesday is a slow day. In my opinion the burger was good, really good but not the best burger I've had. I had burger about 2 weeks ago at THERE and I seriously thought that was the best burger I ever had. My husband's opinion was that it was the the holeman&finch is the BEST burger he has ever had in his entire life...lol. Then again is didn't take a bite of my burger from There. They ketchup they put on the side was ok, it was a BBQ ketchup. I like the traditional Heinz ketchup. The fries it came were ok too. I was honestly more impressed with our small plates that we ate while waiting for the 10 pm burger. Here's what we started with. I liked that they served us small plates one at the time. We had a small table and it would of been too crowded to serve the several small plates we ordered. 1. Pretzel - thumbs up! I needed to order this immediately after taking a sip of my house cocktail. Wow the drinks are strong and I needed some food in my belly before drinking some more 2. Bone marrow - my favorite out of everything we ordered that night. I have never tried bone marrow and I honestly think it looks gross. The only reason I tried it is because my husband likes bone marrow. Surprise surprise it was amazing. For those of you don't know how to eat it, it has the consistency of softened herb butter. You spread it on bread and it a burst of deliciousness in your mouth. I wanted to lick the whole bone, no I did not do that in public. I would so do it if I was in my own home. 3. Lamb testicles - this is one the items you have to try. Just to show off that you are an adventurous eater. Again this was surprisingly delicious. It is breaded and pan seared. I supposed anything breaded is tasty. Would I order it again, not really because there are so many other items I wanted to try. I say it's worth trying though 4. Grouper cheeks - this was suggested by our waitress. She said it was one of her favorites on the menu along with the bone marrow. In my opinion the grouper cheeks were tasty but not really special. 5. Pimento something...I forget the name but it was basically a mini sandwich with pimento cheese and bacon with b&b pickles. I don't like pickles so we asked for it on the side so my husband could eat it. I have to say out of all things we ordered, this is #2 best after the bone marrow. REALLY REALLY REALLY good! Unfortunately I was too full for dessert. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is not cheap. We ordered all of the above, and note it's not really too much even though it's 5 starters and burgers for two. The small plates are really small. for eg the lamb testicles gives you 2 slices and the bone marrow is just one bone, the grouper cheeks were 3 pieces. We ordered 2 cocktails and 4 beers. Anyway total bill was about $122 including tax. No tip included, i tipped 20% for good service. The cocktails are pretty expensive. $13 each for a very small glass. The beer was s good price though..the beer my husband choose was $6 each. The only reason I took away 1 star might seem really petty. But i asked for extra ketchup for my burger just because it's a habbit for me. When I looked at the bill I noticed they added 50 cents extra for the ketchup. C'mon...really?
(4)Rahul G.
A social experiment gone wrong. That is how i would describe my experience here. I had been planning to try the renowned burger (claimed to be one of the best in Atlanta) for several months. I was horribly disappointed. First of all, this place is not easy to find because it's so small. I doubt it could seat more than 50 people. It's tucked behind a driveway leading to a parking deck. Once inside, it has a typical contemporary american feel in a cramped space that overlooks the parking entrance/driveway which makes for a poor view in a restaurant that is lined with windows. Although I was there for the burger, I was surprised to find a limited sunday brunch menu that offered only one traditional brunch item (french toast priced at $25). It seemed like they were trying to make the burger the only worthwhile item to order. Now on to the burger. It consists of 2 patties which i learned are smash burger patties meaning they are thin. It was topped with American cheese, pickles and onion. It was served on a greasy bun and could only be prepared medium well but was essentially well done. The burger was extremely fatty and immediately reminded me of something i would order from a fast food joint ( mcdonalds for example) . Overall it was too greasy and did not warrant a "best" or even a "good" burger distinction. I felt like i had wasted my time and precious caloric intake for the day. For the rest of the day, I felt full and disgusting because of that burger. The entire experience was like one of those experiments where they serve the same fast food burger to two different groups of patrons. One group is aware that it is average and will typically give pretentious and condescending feedback, while the other group is told it's from a "reputable" establishment and give it raving reviews. That's how i felt after reading all these reviews: Deceived.. With subpar service and an underwhelming burger, I'd say save your money and go elsewhere. Highly DO NOT recommend.
(1)Thomas L.
Going to Holeman and Finch is beyond the burger they're well known for. Although the burger is quite good and the ritual of waiting till 10 or 1030 during weekdays is a unique experience I would say the other items on the menu like bone marrow and deviled eggs are equally fun and tasty. I would say the burger gives the biggest band for the buck though.
(5)Sara M.
I ate rabbit. I also ate oysters and clams and quail. Maybe not that out there for some people, but for me, this is huge! My palate doesn't extend a whole lot further than chicken, but I agreed to be adventurous and try whatever food was placed in front of me for the night, and i'm pretty happy I did. Before I get too into the food, ill touch on the ambiance. The place is located in an unassuming building, but once inside, the restaurant is is pretty cozy and swanky. The dark lighting makes it romantic-ish and hanging meat in the front lets you know what you're in for. Free valet doesn't hurt either. Definitely a date place. The service was great the whole time and our waiter was nice, attentive, and full of good suggestions. The only drawback of the whole meal was that they were out of a few items and drinks. Understandable and a good sign that everything is fresh and made to order, but when you have your eye on something and it's crossed off the menu, it can be a tad disappointing. Anyhow, the menu has a bunch of weird shit on it like brains and liver and sweetbreads. Definitely not for someone who is picky (or who is usually picky and not willing to be daring for one meal) and without a doubt not for vegetarians. We ordered (and forgive me as I turned all the ordering over and thus don't recall the exact name of most of the items): yeast rolls, pretzel rolls with Gouda, collard greens, quail something, toad in the hole, oysters something, rabbit loin and a cheese plate. The cheese plate, rolls and pretzel/gouda are obviously easy peasy and were all delicious. The pretzel roll was like an amped up grown up grilled cheese. The rest of the food came out tapas style as it was ready. First up were the greens which were delish with a heavy smokey flavor and tons of bacon pieces. Next was Toad in the Hole which was probably my favorite of everything we ordered. The rabbit loin I would have sworn was chicken as it wasn't tough or gamey at all. It came in what I would call a big rabbit croquet, and the fried batter was obviously delicious since, well.. it was fried. Quail I didn't personally love as it was wings and I get seriously grossed out with eating anything on a bone.. but that was a me thing. The oysters were good. Also my first time trying them so nothing to compare it to, but it was good flavor and once I got past the balloony texture I was a fan. My drink, which was named something about the mood and contained gin, kina l avion, belle de brillet and green chartreuse was strooooong, too much so if you ask me, but I'm a lightweight. Even sipping it throughout the meal, I couldn't finish it, and it was pretty small to begin with. Definitely come here if you are a foodie.
(5)Harold W.
They have complimentary valet which was a nice touch. I am getting the Damson in Distress and Moofah Doofah drinks. $23 just for the first round of drinks alone. I hate to admit it but they were both delicious. Full of flavor and the bartender, Sarah tasted everything. So I trust that everything is going to be awesome. We ended up sitting at the corner of the bar. We canceled the table since the food and drink menu were the same. We ordered the Pork Sandwiches to share. That was heaven in my mouth. I don't like spicy food but I had no problem eating the spicy pork. We share this dish and I wanted to fight Danny and push him out of his stool for the last bite of each sandwich. I didn't even care that it is our 17th Anniversary and he was paying. Did I mention that he decided to order an off the cuff Sazeric which was flavorful even though I dislike Absinthe. It really didn't there strong until towards the end of the glass. The valet were nice and quick to get our car. They asked how we enjoyed our evening and were interested in conversation. Highly recommend this place. Next time we visit: 10:00 Burgers and probably a $200 bar tab.
(5)Kathryn W.
I've been here twice. It is not very vegetarian friendly but my foodie friends like it. If you expect uber veggie friendly options in a place decorated with pork/lamb legs and stuff, a place known for mouthwatering burgers... you might need to check yourself. Drinks are very good. I find the whole 'limited supply of burgers' thing very hokey. Is the meat delivered every day? That's the only way they'd TRULY "run out"... right? The waiter got my order wrong (very wrong) but was sincerely apologetic about it and made it up to me. I'd go back but only get drinks :) okay...maybe some pimento cheese, too.
(3)Scott C.
This majestic, wonderful spot was always right under our nose. I'm kicking myself that I haven't made it over here sooner. There's so much variety on the menu. I even love the wrestling/lucha theme to the drink menu. I had the foie Gras french toast and it was amazing. My girlfriend had the sweetbreads and tortellini and this were just as good. The appetizers and desserts easily impressed just as much as the dinners did. The community table was a fun thing as well. I'm just surprised that they don't have a bigger restaurant space. They are such a great concept that is so excellently executed that it needs to be shared with more people.
(5)Jamie W.
Holeman & Finch is one of my favorite places to eat in Atlanta! The food and service is top notch! Love everything we have ever tried ok the menu but some favorites are the crunchy gentleman, deviled eggs, the gourmet hotdog, & of course their famous burger! Holeman & Finch has it all figured out!!!
(5)Adam S.
Love it. Plain and simple. Thankfully the burger is a permanent fixture on the menu now. All though it takes away from some of the allure of first come first serve, I'm happy to see it stay. The drinks are very well crafted and we always go for the tar tar to start our dining quest. Great spot for a first date, or a "I'm sorry I screwed up" date.
(5)Pam C.
My most recent visit...early March 2015. Started with the deviled eggs and a beer, pretty good. King and Duke still serve my favorite in Atlanta. Next i ordered the High Cotton cocktail, it was too sweet for dinner, so we pushed it to the side and had it for dessert. We also had Where There is smoke there's fire - the best bourbon mezcal cocktail I've had. Mezcal didn't over power the whole drink, but you definitely could taste it. Fire starter surprised us all by being one of our favorites. Just remember there was tequila, hibiscus soda And habernaro shrub. ...lately every cocktail I've had with shrub had ended up being a favorite of the night. Short End of the stick was sweet but good (not as sweet has high cotton). Down Yonder was also a winner of the night, pisco and black walnut bitters is all i remember. ..but very good. Ok enough about all the cocktails we had. For dinner I ordered the Veal Brains. ...I know, daring of me, right? Never had them and this was a place I trusted to try them. My first impression was they reminded me of fish sticks with a different texture. The server did not agree with me ;)...either did my table mates. Very rich, glad I ordered them, but probably wouldn't again. Looking forward too trying the spring cocktails when they come out.
(4)Byron S.
Mediocre. Sloppy annoying service. For a gourmet burger I'd give it a B-. Radish salad: pointless.
(2)Mike S.
Before I moved to Atlanta (1 yr ago) I watched the Layover episode and vowed to try a H&F burger asap once I arrived.... Well - it took me a year but I finally tasted one on Sat. We've been doing the burger crawl (after seeing Creative Loafing's article) and we're nearly done trying all the spots... We saved H&F for near the end. I've always loved burgers back in California but never appreciated them like I do now since arriving in ATL where they seem to be an art form. Didn't think Bocado or One Eared Stag could be topped but the H&F burger was perfecto.... So many pics have been posted, so many reviews etc.... The flavor of the meat, American cheese, that bun, those pickles etc - it's so simple yet done so well with the best ingredients. Can't wait for my next trip there....
(5)Angela S.
I love this place. Tried the burgers every place and none measure up to theirs. We have come here since they opened and they are still the best!
(5)Adam B.
Drinks were awesome, and burger was delicious. However, it may be slightly overrated as I do not believe it was one of the top burgers I've had. It was a bit too greasy for my taste.
(4)Capri L.
I was visiting the Atlanta area and found this place on several online write-ups so decided to try it for brunch. I called to make a reservation but the host suggested that my party walk in and sit at the bar for immediate service. The bar area is very cumbersome and the tables are small. People repeatedly bumped into me and the waiter knocked my purse over. My party ordered the burger, French toast, deviled eggs, carbonara, and peach salad. While the flavor combinations were unique in the deviled eggs and the peach salad, the portions were very small and the menu was over priced for what you get. My entire party left with much more to be desired.
(2)Andrew W.
Yes, the famous Holeman & Finch burger lives up to the hype. For a burger purist, this should be the gold standard by which all other burgers are measured. That said, the service was... appalling. My wife and I arrived for Sunday brunch and were told by the hostess to expect a 35 minute wait. No biggie, that was to be expected. Over an hour goes by, and we still haven't been seated. What happened? When we asked the hostess, her response was that the tables used for two tops had been combined to accommodate a larger party. Great... so nice of them to tell us that after we'd been waiting for so long. Oh, but it just kept getting better. After waiting another 15 minutes, we finally got seated. To our surprise, there were two other empty tables nearby. We knew for a fact that the hostess had been turning away other couples telling them that the wait was now 2 hours. Why were these tables empty? When our waiter arrived, we placed our order - all at once: two burgers, a Pimm's Cup, a Coke Float, and the Deviled Eggs. The waiter offered to bring us two glasses of water too (which never came). After waiting another ten minutes, I got my Pimm's Cup. Still no Coke Float for my wife, deviled eggs, or burgers. Then we watched as the "Maitre d" (as he called himself) allowed his friends to bypass the long wait time everyone else had to endure to be seated at the empty tables. Within five minutes of them being seated, they had a table full of appetizers and drinks. Still no Coke Float, deviled eggs or burgers for us though. Yup, we got leap-frogged. After harassing our waiter, who seemed content to ignore our table, we finally got the deviled eggs and Coke Float. Then, our burgers came. We definitely felt like we were being treated like unwanted second-class citizens. It really was unfortunate because I'd heard so many great things about Holeman & Finch. The Pimm's Cup was excellent. The deviled eggs were "ok". The Coke float was "ok". The burgers were juicy and flavorful - the perfect burger. Once we got the check, I noticed that the Pimm's Cup was $3 more expensive than how it was listed on the menu. What the hell? I had the waiter correct the error, but if I wasn't paying closer attention they easily could've gotten away with it. What could cause such an error? I wonder... Having an amazing burger that everyone raves about does not give the front-of-house license to treat their customers this way. The burger warrants the four and five star ratings that so many Yelpers are awarding Holeman & Finch - kudos to the kitchen. However, based on the service (or lack thereof), I cannot - it was a 2-star experience.
(2)Rose G.
Finally made it out here for my birthday! The burger is one of the better ones I've had since moving to Atlanta. It has just the right size, perfect amount of cheese, and it is oh so juicy! If I can still remember the taste and crave it only a few days later, than I know I ate an amazing burger. Also, the pimento cheese dip with crackers was also very good! Loved this place. I will be back!
(5)Tatum C.
Yep, best burger you'll ever have! Also great craft cocktails. Really great atmosphere and bar scene. I will be back to try some other menu options soon. Burger is priced very fairly for the quality, cocktails were a little pricier but fantastic!
(5)Dawn M.
We sat at the bar, since the wait for a table was 1.5 hours. The bartender/server was awesome. Very knowledgable about the menu. He sold us on the veal brains to start. Yes.. The thought of it grossed me out at first, but WOW. They were so delicious. I ended up getting the burger. My boyfriend got the pork belly. Everything was to die for! Definitely will be back. A little pricey, but worth it.
(4)Timothy L.
Given the title of "The Best Burger in America" back in 2010 by Alton Brown, this burger is pretty damn good. BUT, as a California native, my taste buds have been indoctrinated by the In n'out establishment. For ~$14 bucks, you get a double cheeseburger with a side of fries. Homemade bread and butter pickles garnish the burger along with sides of house-made ketchup and mustard. And while the burger is good, given its price, I'd rather go to In n'out. It was definitely worth trying for all the hype, but I wouldn't get it again. Keep in mind, it's 2015. Previously, "The Burger" used to be exclusive--only for the ambitious and serious foodies who'd show up hours early to reserve one of the 24 burgers made each night. Today, The Burger is on the menu for all to enjoy. (I probably would have liked The Burger more if it were still exclusive.) Holeman & Finch still earns 4 stars because there's more to Holeman & Finch besides The Burger. For example, their bar is amazing! I got the Short End of the Stick. (Haha; the other mixed drinks also have witty names). While pricey, their mixed drinks are quite tasty. The Burger along with The Short End of the Stick left me quite satisfied and eager to return to try something else! (Side note: The Short End of the Stick is advertised as a drink that is lit on fire. As a partial pyromaniac, I was disappointed when my drink did not show up on my table in flames; rather, a cinnamon stick was lit on fire and then quickly submerged in the drink such that it was extinguished but gave the drink a smokey taste.) Pragmatics: The restaurant is very easy to miss. If you pass the Panera Bread, you've gone too far. (It's across the street from Panera.) They have complementary valet parking, but if you drive right past the valets, you can just as easily park the car yourself. The restaurant is also very small. The bathrooms are very clean, and the doors slide open; so don't get confused if for some reason the bathroom door doesn't opening after downing too many drinks at the bar.
(4)Tunicia W.
It's definitely worth it. The Burger made my eyes roll to the back of my head. The ketchup is a perfect blend of tomatoes and a barbecue blend. I like to eat my fries with barbeque sauce anyway so this was a win in my book. A fry mistakenly dropped in the mustard and even THAT tasted great. How about I used neither on The Burger, because The Burger was just THAT good. All the flavors just meshed together so friggin' perfectly. In addition to the greatness that is The Burger, my co-worker and I shared the caramel bacon popcorn and the cinnamon roll. Just all kinds of sugary goodness. The 30 minute wait wasn't bad at all (we arrived at 11:40) considering that there was a line out the door when we first parked. For my libation, I had a pink noise that was perfect and light. If I am ever so lucky to have a Sunday off again, I will come back, because I'm not about to come during the week and wait 3 hours for The Burger. Even though it IS worth it.
(5)Denise R.
I went here on a Sunday early afternoon and got a seat at the bar right away. Very small and contemporary. Great cocktails! I tried "The Burger" which was just OK to me. I've tasted better.
(3)Megan K.
Sweet Jesus. Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I'm a total dick when it comes to burgers. I'm a bonified burger snob and am generally underwhelmed. This might be the best burger I've eaten in my life. And that's a lot of burgers, folks. It's just so refreshing when something built up as much as H&F burgers actually comes through. Every element is perfect. For me, the perfect burger has a soft, but sturdy and flavorful bun (check), ground chuck (not sure here, but like pretty sure), 2 thin patties vs 1 thick one (check), flavorful cheese (check). And there's more: the distinctive crisp on the patties. I don't know how they do that, but every burger ever should be made that way. Oh yeah and beef tartare is the best beef tartare I've ever eaten too.
(5)Shawn H.
I had worked up the burger in my head and it just didn't live up to the hype. I'm a huge fan of sweetbreads and was not impressed with those either. Now, on to the good news. The place is beautiful, staff is awesome, and drinks are poured with talent and precision. Their cured meats are as tasty as charcuterie comes(don't miss the ham). Deviled eggs, the bacon one in particular are good. Prices are very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber.
(3)Yasmin H.
NEW CHANGES: the burgers will now be available all day as they have been added to the menu but they do run out on crazy busy nights. Also, they are finally taking reservations for all tables except for the communal table and the bar area. The hours also have changed to being open till midnight on M - W. Just tried some new menu items... the Crunchy Gentleman, the Oxtail, and the pulled pork slider. They were all awesome but my favorite was the crunchy gentleman which was a perfect two or three bite size take on a croque madame and/or grilled cheese sandwich. The ox-tail bowl was savory and perfect for a cold night but just wish it came with some crispy bread for all the yummy left over broth n juices that I felt went to waste. The cocktails here are always on point and I've never had one here that I haven't enjoyed even though I frequently tell them to "surprise me". Anthony was our bartender and he rocked every drink we ordered and was great with my obnoxious witty banter.
(5)Jesse G.
Great foodie experience. Fantastic selection of cheeses, lettuces, desserts. Menu selections are unique and well thought out. I ordered a dish that came in an iron skillet, pancake on the bottom, poached egg on top. Two thick crispy bacon strips curled along the inside efde of the pan and a pan fried goose liver on top. Garnished with clover. How incredibly well thought out and splash full of flavor. For someone who doesn't like liver, this dish was just amazing! Great selection of whiskey, even had Weller 12 on the menu, and the bartender came to our table to clarify a drink I ordered. Great service, our waiter took time to thoroughly explain the menu and fun crowd in the center of Buck head. Will definitely come back here again.
(5)C D.
Any place that tells me the burger comes well done i approach with skepticism. However, I'm now a believer. The specific combo/ratio of cheese, pickle, and onion creates one delicious no frills burger.
(4)Kevin F.
Wow. My one rec. Get lots of apps.
(5)Mel M.
Definitely a great place for great drinks! Anthony made our drinks to perfection! The burger was outstanding and if you are not sure what you want to drink, Anthony is great with providing a suggestion!
(4)Melissa G.
Get. The. Burger. (The one at the Ted, while delicious does not compare). Go on Sundays when it's served all day, wait for a seat at the bar - bartenders will keep you well stocked on great cocktails and interesting conversation.
(5)Gene X.
OK so the burger here is pretty tasty! It's made with brisket as well as chuck you can taste that it's different in that way. The burger comes with Kraft(!) American cheese, pickles and onions, and is on a house made pain de mie bun - but is otherwise pretty traditional. The two 4 oz patties are really well-made and flavorful even though they are cooked medium (I usually prefer medium rare). The fries that accompany the burger are cooked just right retaining the crunchy outside while still moist in the center. The house made ketchup has a nice zing to it and mixed with the mustard accompanied my fries just right. I left the burger without adding ketchup or mustard since it's outstanding flavors stood well on it's own. Compared to the General Muir burger I had last night I'd say they are on par with each other but the General Muir is a bit more to my tastes being a bit more dynamic rather than traditional but I would definitely hit up H&F any time anyone was craving a burger!
(5)Daniel C.
I don't see the point in an in-depth review of a place that already has over 650 reviews... so here's the cliffnotes. Good luck getting a seat. We just walked into the bar right when a table was leaving. The service is sporadic. Our appetizer came out literally 1 minute after we ordered it then the burgers took about 30 minutes. Please put your phones away. Why does everyone need to take a picture of their burger? They all look the same. The burger was really, really good. However, there's so much hype how can you ever live up to it? Get the bacon caramel popcorn if they have it. End
(5)Erin C.
If my rating were based solely on customer service, Holeman & Finch would get 5 stars! Initially, we decided to come here only for THE burgers and were very excited to try them. We did not realize the burgers did not even go on the grill until 10pm. We decided to order a few of the small plates while we waited. We had the Hand-Chopped Steak Tartare ($12), Pork Belly Sandwich ($6), Cornmeal Fried Oysters ($13), and the Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4). I suppose I'm not a Steak Tartare type of person. This was the first time I've had it and the last time I will order it from ANY restaurant. I did enjoy the Pork Belly Sandwich. If you come here, I would recommend it over everything else I tried. The Fried Oysters weren't bad. I love fried oysters, but wasn't a huge fan of theirs. The Deviled Eggs came with three in one order, with the flavors country ham, jalapeño, and b&b pickle. Not bad, but I wasn't too impressed. Then, the burgers came. In my opinion, they do not live up to their hype. It was quite disappointing. I'm not saying they're bad, but they're definitely not worth the wait. I'm pretty sure we will never return. Oh well.
(2)Paul M.
This restaurant is a great place to go. Complimentary valet service right at the door. A great selection of awesome food to order. Good sized tapas plates at a reasonable price so you can try multiple items. Would definitely recommend and return.
(5)Hiep H.
Love this place, it has hands down my favorite burger. I make every effort to go here when i am in town. Though general Muir also is now on my list of great burgers. If you want a greasy burger go there if you want a delicious non greasy perfectly made burger... Come here!
(5)Tanna L.
What the crap. Maybe it was an off night years ago but the burger I had this past Saturday may be the best I have ever had. We got there ~8:45 pm. Our plan was to hang around till 10 for the burgers but eat and drink beforehand. You can order the burgers as soon as you get there so we reserved a few. Started off with the hot dog. Decent, nothing spectacular. Not much pop on the casing. Warm, not really hot temp. The pickled jalapeno was a great side. Had the lamb fries. Surprisingly tasty pan fried micro cauliflower. The testicles themselves (possibly the first I've had besides my own, what?) were good for what they were. Sliced thin, texture similar maybe to bologna. We got a variety of cheese plates which were really good as well. So after 90+ minutes, the burgers came out and they were freakin' fantastic. Nothing else needed besides ketchup and honestly, it probably didn't even need that. Good temp, gooey melted cheese, well seasoned and this time the texture of the burger was excellent. Not crumbly at all. At times I couldn't even tell where the cheese ended and the burger began. Man this was so good and the rest of the group agreed.
(5)Rahul H.
Another 6 star joint. They do everything right here. Too many highlights to speak of. Just look at the insane menu and know they deliver! Whenever I'm in the ATL I always find time to come here. Trendy but casual. If you can't get a table in the smallish dining area the bar is get in where you fit in. They fire on all cylinders here from microbrews, craft cocktails, food, and service. And yes... the burgers. I will put it out there and say my favorite burger of all time. No hesitation on calling it. They make the entire thing in house down to the bread and condiments. Note that they give you condiments. Not some pretentious "it doesn't need condiments" asshole schtick here. Perfection that reminds me of the simplicity of my youth. If you're lucky enough to get one you'll know what I mean after one bite.
(5)Audrey A.
So I did not understand most of the ingredients on the menu, but I was just in time to get the last burger and to be honest, it was MEH for me. Like I don't see what's all the hub bub about...maybe I just don't have taste buds. I got their at 7:30 and had to wait until 10pm to get my burger. The people are really cool who work there, but yeah...if you are a patient person I guess you should try and see for yourself why this place is so famous!
(4)Melissa I.
As long as you like loud and small places, you will love this place. The service is exceptional and the food is amazing. Ordered the chartruderie, mussels, octopus and the famous burger. All really great and delicious paired with a nice Pinot noir :)
(5)Jody J.
Great Valentine's Day pick! Service was a little lackluster at first as it took 25ish minutes to be seated after our reservation time and the waitress was slow getting to our table but afterwards it was all great. We were able to nab a spot at the bar and get some drinks. I Started with the Bless Your Heart which had a bad after taste but was still intriguing and a good chance of my usual pace. For dinner I ordered the beet salad and the faro which is amazing and has a wonderful creaminess. My husband had the burger which he states is in his top 5 of all time. He also loved the bourbon selection as he is a big time collector. Overall a good experience. I would just recommend being prepared to wait for you table even if you have a reservation on a busy night.
(4)Anna H.
My husband and I have lived in Atlanta almost five years before coming to this infamous spot. I had heard about the burgers and was overdue to try one. This was naturally one of the best parts of the meal. I loved the double patties and double cheese, and you could tell that the meat and other ingredients were all top notch. Even though the burgers only come one way, I still found myself wishing they added lettuce and tomato. To me it's hard to have a burger without those veggies! All in all it was a good burger but not what I would call the best in Atlanta. Prior to the burger we started out with the deviled eggs which was a small appetizer but with excellent flavor - done three unique ways and very mouthwatering. I had a White Thai beer which was citrusy and went well with my food. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits as his main course. This item should have been on the appetizer list instead of with the entrees. There were barely any grits even though this should be a main proponent of the dish, and only three little shrimp. He ate part of my burger and still left a bit hungry. That was definitely the most disappointing part of the meal. He mentioned that he probably shouldn't have shown up "hangry" to the restaurant. Besides the food, the customer service was prompt and solicitous. It's a small restaurant and definitely not a spot for big groups unless you have a reservation. It was just the two of us on a Tuesday and I was glad I had made a reservation.
(3)K A.
The menu is a lil pricey but the burger really is top notch! I will definitely come back and recommend ONLY the burger.
(5)Delandra V.
Excellent selection of unique small plates. Fabulous ambience. When you enter, there is a view of the butcher's block, which really whets the appetite. Some seating is communal, so you may be at the table with soon-to-not-be strangers. Our cocktails were on point, the wine list was great, every dish was so very delicious- my experience there could not have been better!
(5)Leanne E.
How have I never written a review? I love love love H&F. Now that the burger is off restriction it's just the bestest place to go for a burger and a beer. Enough said.
(5)Gi J.
There are a variety of interesting menu items, and because it was halloween, I decided to try the veal brain. It wasn't something that I was prepared for texturally, but they provided a crunchy counterpart in the form of bread, which helped immensely. The bartender, who was dressed as Ryu, made excellent drink recommendations and everyone in our group enjoyed their cocktails. Among our favorites were: the crunchy gentlemen, hot chicken, the tartar, and the deviled eggs with bacon. I'm not traditionally a deviled eggs fan, but that was legitimately good. The service was decent although we did have problems locating our zombie server and the service staff at times. The burger, as everyone else has stated, was delicious. It was cooked perfectly, extremely savory, and the barbeque ketchup was absolutely delicious. After the massive quantity of food we had collectively put away as a group, I didn't expect for everyone to finish their individual burgers, especially my petite girlfriend. It was just one of those foods that hit a continual high note throughout eating. I didn't get tired of the taste and it never felt like a chore. I just kept wanting more, down to the last bite. Overall, it lived up to the hype and I would definitely visit again!
(5)Natalie D.
Best Burger ever!!! I normally don't eat burgers. But this burger is to die for! It so well seasoned, hand made patty, hand cut fries and home made sauces. You can only get it all day on sundays or reserve it no later that 8 pm during the week. Yes I did say reserve it! Its that amazingly good! They only serve about 20 of them during the week. Thats why you have to reserve it. The service is very good. The bartenders are skillful and it seems as if they love what they do. My bartender was Kaleb and he was super nice and pleasant. I do not recommend a walk in since this place is usually busy and the wait might be over 45 mins. You could do a reservation online or be brave and do a walk in. It might be a bit pricey but totally worth it! Burger its (12.96 with tax) Good eats! Natalie D
(5)Alma C.
People talk about the burger and charcuterie, but I think the real winner here is the steak tartare. It's no joke some of DA BEST steak tartare I've ever had. When I first had it here, I started fantasizing about growing a few extra rows of canine teeth and a second stomach to handle the volume of the steak tartare I wanted to gobble up. Great bar service, fair pricing for quality. Card carrying carnivore approved.
(4)Emma F.
A HUGE thanks to my new Yelp friend Christy M whose review made me aware of their Sunday burger availability!! I now feel like my relocation to Atlanta is complete, for I have had the Holman and Finch burger. We went at around 3:00pm on Sunday and were seated straight off. I actually had expected a huge wait as a lot of the reviews speak of lines out the door and hour long waits. We found this to not be the case at this time. Service: Our server was fantastic, super friendly and personable. He even accommodated my request for an iced espresso/Americano. Overall though everyone who came to our table was friendly and chill. Maybe it's us being from the West Coast, but we really like laid back, chill service. Here, everyone just seemed really casual and relaxed. Atmosphere/location: This restaurant is located in a condo complex called the Artmore. I think there might also be a hotel up there, not too sure. Still, it's easy to miss if you're looking for a restaurant. Easiest way to get there is to turn into the Artmore from Peachtree Rd and the Restaurant will be on your right. Once inside it's a real casual yet upscale feel, a bit hipster, but in a good way. Actually, it reminded us a lot of some of our favorite Capitol Hill Seattle restaurants, which made us super happy. Food: Ok here's where I have to admit I came here wanting to hate the burger. Not that I'm a mean spirited person but I hate the whole foodie hype, gimmicky thing around only serving 10 burgers at 10pm and not taking reservations so that if you want this thing you gotta come at the busiest time and wait three hours for the dang burger. No burger, I thought, was worth that. So, I came on Sunday and prepared myself to be underwhelmed. *swallowing pride* I was wrong. I was so, SOOO very wrong. This burger is far and away the best burger I have ever had. I would wait in line for an hour then another three hours at a table to eat this burger. It is not foodie hype, it's worth it. I never finish more than half a burger, ever, in this case I ate 2/3 of it. My husband, who doesn't eat beef ate the other 1/3, again never happens. That is how good this burger was. It is exactly what I love in a burger, it has no superfluous toppings, no fancy sauces, just the best ingredients cooked perfectly. Fries were excellent as well. The other things we ordered were also excellent. Here they are: Deviled Eggs 3 Ways: The best was the Jalapeño, followed by the ham, followed by the pickle. All where really excellent. These also come out super fast and were quite popular, I think every table that was sat after us got an order. Yeast Rolls: "Is she really gonna write about bread" Hell yes I am! These rolls were awesome and fluffy and the butter they came with was super creamy and delish. As a tip, ask for salt when you get them as the butter is unsalted. If all restaurants served bread this good I'd gladly pay the 1.50 for it. Crunchy Gentleman: This was super tasty, the husband ordered this and was kind enough to let me have a taste. It is the best croque monsieur I have had in Atlanta. The only thing I would say is, if you like eggs, get it toped with a fried egg. It wasn't so smothered in bechamel and cheese that the egg would be overkill. If I ever order this that's how I'm doing it. Latte and Iced Americano: I gotta talk about the coffee just cuz I'm a huge coffee snob. They win MAJOR bonus points for not using a push button machine. Even more points for making a good cup of coffee without the help of the push button machine! They even accommodated my request for an iced Americano which wasn't technically on their menu. Waiter was real cool about it when I asked too, he said "I don't see why we couldn't, we just pour an espresso over some ice" and that's what they did, and it was so good! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant even if you don't get the burger. Great food and great coffee is kind of a no brainer. They also have an amazing looking booze list which I will be trying in the future. Next time though I'm going at night to try their parts menu, I love me some good offal and with the caliber of all their other food, I am sure I won't be disappointed! I will update the review once I do that.
(5)Charmean S.
Upon arrival I was seated pretty quickly. I ordered The Burger, which has a very unique flavor. I'm certain pork is mixed in with the beef but I didn't see it listed in the description. It's possible I will re-visit this place again.
(4)Gaurav H.
The place is kind of small, so we had to wait a little longer than expected. Once we got a table, we ordered the deviled eggs three ways (strawberry, jalapeño and bacon) and the burger (they offer two choices-medium well or well done). Both were quite nice!
(4)Jonathan S.
Burger (five stars) lives up to the hype but service (do the math) sucks. One time the lady at the front was being rude to people waiting to get seated. Dude, there's nowhere to wait, just deal with the fact that people are getting in between your little hostess station and the bar. She yelled at people for being in her way and then tried to be super nice to the people who just entered the restaurant. Made me lose a my appetite a little bit. One time the waiter forgot I ordered a burger. It was Sunday, and we had a group of ten, so waiting sucked (read above hostess lady yells at people). It was a rough Saturday night, and I'm tryna grub. We order, food comes out and everybody but me gets their burger. I'm like dude. Waiter doesn't notice for ten minutes. Which means he didn't even check to see how people liked their food. I flag him down and I'm like dude, I thought we had a connection, both of us being from the Bay Area. He apologized and ended up paying for the burger which kind of salvaged the situation but not really. If I'm waiting an hour and half to get seated you best believe I expect you to get my order right and on time. All in all, burger is worth it but the restaurant personnel needs to step up their game.
(3)HJM M.
Food is great, as are some of the bar staff. The burger is everything you've heard it was. Typing this msjes me think about it and now my mouth is watering. However, some of the waitstaff have come across a little stiff or nervous. Maybe they are young or just under a lot of pressure? It's a pretty tight space, so if you're a sit-at- the- bar type of person, it'll be a tight squeeze. Not exactly a really relaxed place, so I'd probably only eat here when it's not a prime time. Would still like the service to be a bit warmer though.
(3)Jeff S.
I have tried many restaurants in search of the holy grail of burgers and I believe my search has come to a end, hands down the BEST hamburger in ATL. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, my only complaint is I wish they would go back to serving bigger portion at night, I miss a whole country gentleman sandwich as some other plates, and the carbonara bowl is heaven. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a burger in Sunday.
(5)Li J.
Well the burger is damned good - and I've had a lot of fancy burgers. It's the meat that is the star here. Super flavorful, well-seasoned, fresh beef. You get a few fries to complement the burger. I ordered mine medium well and it was cooked perfectly. This burger definitely met my expectations. I ate at the crowded bar by myself and the bartenders took good care of me. And to top it off the, burger is pretty cheap (compared to LA or NYC prices). $12.96 with tax included. Hmmmmm they forgot to charge me for my coke - just noticed.... Go there and get the burger. Mess around with the other stuff on the menu during your second visit.
(5)Doug Z.
Ok, they have really dumbed this place down. Used to be a foodie paradise and is now an elevated Chili's, serving burgers "all the time". SO DISAPPOINTED that it could not succeed in its original iteration. I guess the concept was limiting in how you could keep it "moving" and "fresh" for the loyal customer base but... Not that anything was bad...it's just not great and not cool anymore. SO SORRY!
(2)Richard R.
THE SCENE Sunday, August 4th, 2013 - Today was a great day to have lunch with friends. A group of my yelp buddies decided to do a burger tour of a few of Atlanta's best burger joint today. Some in our group arrived around 10:50am, which was a good thing. By the time I'd gotten there @ 11:05 the line was significantly long to get in @ 11:30am. We were seated promptly once the doors opened and not long after that our burgers began to arrive. By far Holeman & Finch was the favorite burger of the group. It was no surprise to me since I'd been here before, but it was the first time for everyone else. It gave me unique pleasure to see each of them loose their H&F burger virginity, which was highlighted by strange noises and twisted facial expressions. Have you ever seen a foodgasm actually happening to 5 people at one time? I thought I was gonna have to get Brent H and his burger a room all by themselves. THE DOUBLE STACK H&F BURGER This is one of the few things in life that lives up to the hype and is honestly somewhat indescribable. I don't think words can accurately give you a tangible description of the beefy goodness of the meat and perfect balance of bun, toppings and cheese. Add delicious, perfectly salted, golden brown fries and house made mustard/ketchup and you have ATL's best burger meal right here! See for yourself: yelp.com/biz_photos/hole… The burger is not that big, but probably one of the most proportionately correct burgers I've ever eaten. It doesn't leave you hungry, but makes you want just a little more. I truly regretted splitting this burger, but we had two others to try on our tour and I needed the stomach space. THE VERDICT Although this was the first stop of three on our Burger Tour, it was an easy win from the very start. I think Bill G said it best at the end of the meal when he said, and I quote: "This burger is so good it makes me feel better about my life." LOL.. Indeed! Yelp100plus[2]
(5)Daniel H.
The best burger in Atlanta, if not the country. Really great sides and cocktails. Admittedly have not tried the other items on the menu, but with a burger that good, why bother??
(5)Bob S.
the 10 pm burger is great, but we need to get over this waiting til 10 pm. It is time to put the burger on the menu all the time every day. My god it is a burger. It can't be that hard to make or prepare. come on!
(5)Matthew K.
I love the burger here! If you're willing to deviate from that norm, try the "Farm Egg And Pancetta Carbonara". It's to die for! I recommend avoiding peak hours if you didn't call ahead for a table. I think the "Cornmeal Fried Oysters" are a pass. Overall, a very nice dining experience, a tasty menu, and well trained staff. Regards, Matt
(4)Trammy D.
Came here for brunch since we weren't able to get a table for dinner. Food was very good, though. I heard a lot about their burgers, so I had to try that. Meat was seasoned well and the cheese was melted nicely. It was good, but didn't live up to the hype to me. But it was a very good burger. Also ordered the deviled eggs, but those were decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was great, too. Definitely busy and I loved that you could see into the kitchen. I'll definitely be back next time in in ATL to try all their other menu items
(4)Katherine K.
Been here twice now... Nice little spot in midtown. Across the street from a shopping plaza with a panera bread for reference. There is a complimentary valet but if you drive past the first level you may just park yourself and skip the tip to literally walk down a flight of steps. Anyways the staff are professional, gracious, and attentive. Good. Seating can get limited so try to go on a slow weekday to reserve a burger because they run out. These burgers are so in demand that you do have to start a tab to claim it. Although your card isn't charged it's just to reserve it? Anyways small intimate space, walk in the hostess stand separates the bar to the right from the dining room to the left. If anything I think the best thing there is the cocktails. Th mixologists know what's up and there is a handsome dreamy black gentleman behind the bar that seems to be head bartender? Not sure but he's so cool. Try a drink I promise it's worth it. Honestly only had a bite of burger but it was good. Watched it bring wolfed down. Then again, they make a BIG deal over the burgers and make abgrand announcement when they come out with like 12 of them saying "when we say burger you say time! Burger! time!" Kinda juvenile but fun. I tried the steak tartare. I love steak tartare and I kept hearing theirs hyped up as amazing but I wasn't blown away. It was ok,not great. There were shavings of potato flakes on it I didn't care too much for and the seasoning felt a bit dry. But what do I know. Front of house man chatted with us a bit as date asked him about their bakery. Apparently it go so big, they had to move the bakery to another location and now distribute to 200 restaurants? Well damn. The bread is good. Brioche buttery yellow. Anyways it's a good spot if you just want to stop in for a drink. Although the seating is just stools at the bar and it's always pretty crowded. Also not too many tables in the dining room. This place screams exclusivity. There a big communal table in the middle with a couple of booths behind it a two seaters by the windows. The two tops are kind of tight as they can fit only two plates comfortably with your drinks on the windowsill. Go here if you value quality over quantity.
(4)Craig V.
I love that this restaurant is an Atlanta specific place. I take all my guests to experience the great service and wonderful food that takes place here. The burger has just been well created overall, from the patties and cheese to the buns, the texture just melts in your mouth. I recommend this place 100%.
(5)Isaac S.
After researching for the best burger in Atlanta, all Google searches and consultation from friends led me to Holeman & Finch. I do not like using hyperbole or pretentious descriptions of food, but The Burger from H&F is one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and an absolute must-have. The service was amazing, but the wait for the dessert was the only downfall. But come on. It's one of the hottest spots in Atlanta, of course there's gonna be a wait. This place is an absolute 5-stars.
(5)Candy L.
Sighhhh This burger gives me LIFE!! I officially became addicted five months ago. I mean it is absolute juicy perfection. Seriously. I have had to restrain myself from visiting this place every weekend because my waistline was in jeopardy. Sooo I've cut back to once a month. That should be okay right??? Lol
(5)Debby L.
Although very overpriced, everything we ordered here was freaking delicious. DRINKS: DAMSON IN DISTRESS This one is a kicker. It tastes delicious and so easy to drink. Vodka with some fruity tangs, it's a dangerous one. I loved this one and would keep getting this again and again. Please add this to the permanent menu. MOOFAH DOOFAH Something like that. It's rum based, also a kicker, but you at least know how drunk you get because you can taste the alcohol more. ROY'S ROBE The boys loved this. Giant icecube makes it a bit hard drink, but that might be a good thing. HOT DOG Best hot dog I've ever had. I don't know if it's a beef frank or what, but the jalapeno and the ballpark mustard makes this the most deliciously rustic hot dog ever. DUCK LIVER PATE WOW. I licked this little scoop of pate clean. So crazy and buttery, we kept asking for more bread to finish this off. BREAD BOX I think one of the bread was smoked. I may have been drunk, but that bread box was amazing with the salted butter. 10 PM BURGER It was raved about on all the reviews and shows like Anthony Bourdain, but I found the burger to be mediocre. I thought the hot dog was so much better and by the time we got to the burger, there was so much good food consumed already. The fries that accompany it were amazing though because they were blanched before fried.
(5)Samantha M.
This place is quickly becoming a regular brunch spot for me. This past trip we decided that the deviled egg appetizer was too delicious for any of to us share. So glad I got my own! The burger is beyond amazing, I completely understand the craze for it. On a whim I decided to go for the pulled pork this past trip and while it was delicious, watching the others eat the amazing burger put me in enough agony that I will only be able to ever get the burger! I would love to try some of their actual dinner offerings sometime though, so we'll hopefully be making it in on a night they offer the full dinner menu (mon- sat). But if you're going for the burger, you can either compete for one on a weeknight (they only make 40 a night, promptly at 10pm and the list fills up quick after 8pm), or just go anytime on sunday because its on the sunday menu now ;)
(5)Caroline S.
Overall a disappointing experience with a very inflexible kitchen. The ambiance and waitress were nice, but I was put off by how many rules they put around how the burger is prepared. OK, that's fine if the resulting burger is mindblowing, but the burger was not at all memorable. Not only were they strict about the burger but they wouldn't change the fries for a different healthier side. To top it all off, they wouldn't let us order a dish to go...on a low traffic Monday night. The waitress was apologetic for all of these limitations but I'd suggest the management be more customer centric rather than have this take it or leave it approach. I left smelling like burger and feeling like I should've just gone to Five Guys.
(2)Jeremy R.
No burger available. When we asked about it, our waiter told us to go to Argosy across town instead. We got the distinct impression that he wanted us out of his restaurant, treating us like we just watched Food Network and stumbled into his precious godlike restaurant like fat tourists. We've lived in Atlanta for 20 years. Not a way to respond to the question "Aw, you guys are out of the burger tonight?" Also, $30 for two Irish coffees is ridiculous. They didn't even with cream in it like a true Irish coffee. Just coffee and Jameson. Amazing that a place can charge so much for a drink and not even know how to make it.
(1)Monique T.
Definitely one of the best burgers I've had. I recommend arriving no later than 8:30 if you want to sit in the dining area and want a burger. Also, I recommend trying to make a reservation to guarantee a seat in the dining area. Your best bet is to go on a Sunday for lunch. Unlimited burgers!
(5)Lindsey D.
I went on a Thursday, which means it was super-crowded, but despite that, we found 2 seats at the bar (we didn't have a reservation) and despite how packed it was, the waiter was attentive and accommodating, we got our food and drinks in a timely manner. The food is good, love the deviled eggs and the burgers. They have valet staff available to park your car, which is good because it's in the busy midtown area. I've only been there once, but no complaints so far, I'd go again :)
(5)Jessica B.
Ok....so this review is really two in one. A two-fer. Been here twice and here are my thoughts: First time, not so impressed. Like REAL not impressed. Had the beloved burger and it was meh. MEH! It was right before they closed, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that it was a hurried up burger, with little attention given to those two sad patties. Second time, mucho impressed. Went on a Sunday (because they serve the burger ALL day every Sunday) and all was redeemed! The world was made right by this deliciousness that was this burger. The hype is true. The simple elegance of this burger allows the flavors to truly be represented in each bite. Two char-grilled patties that are cooked to perfection and the cheese has the perfect table-cloth melt. (Look it up, it's a real thing....table-cloth melt...promise) The onions add a dash of flavor that isn't over powering, but ties it all together. The bun is perfect and acts as a soaking vehicle for all those flavors. Seriously, worth the second try.
(5)MD W.
Finally had the the "infamous burger"!!! Note: If you wanna try this burger, go on Sunday for brunch... Shorter wait for a table, no lines at the bar... I'll say it was the second or third best burger I've ever tasted (MsAnn's was the best)!!! The cinnamon bun was "the best"!!!
(4)Hieu H.
it's been a while since I've been to Holeman & Finch and it's still just as good as I remembered it. The Buckhead crowd can be a little annoying, but the food and drinks are worth journeying into the land of botox, bottle blondes, and bills. I always find the bar area to be a lot livelier and fun and usually end up just seating at the bar and eating there (the wait for an actual table can vary, especially late at night). If you want good Southern cooking, Holeman & Finch delivers. Their collard greens are amazing with the right hint of salty, sour and sweet. I swear, I could drink the pot licker (the juice that the greens are cooked in) since it has the perfect amount of salt, vinegar and smokey bacon bits. The "pea" soup is another wonderful find. I put pea in quotations since this is NOT your typical wimpy watery pea soup, but hearty and sticks to your guts. The soup is served over grilled cornbread so it tasted more like a stew since all of the cornbread soaks it all up. Simply Amazing! We also had the fish and chips which were a textbook example of what the dish should look and taste like. Love the homemade ketchup. Great consistent food that never disappoints.
(4)Andy L.
So here I am sitting in what appears to be an ultra-chic dining establishment that I've seen on television, and it hits me... The smoked trout is abso-f'n-lutely amazing. Where have you been all my life? Come to papa. Yeah yeah, they have that burger that everyone raves about. Who cares. That's for brunch on Sunday without a fight. I came for the flavors, and the service most Yelpers unleash five stars on. A really small, but intimate dining space makes for an almost tight experience, but it works when surrounded by cool people, good wine, and a vast array of cheeses to suit your every need. I dig it. Our server was very helpful with selecting the plates and flavors, given that I'm not much learned on the new trends in gastronomic sciences since EasyMac. The service is outstanding given the tight maneuvering spaces and amount of plates to be served. Not bad at all. Yeah, we didn't want, nor get the burger because that's the natural thing to select. My inner hipster wanted to be nose-deep in fish, pasta, pork bellies, and that Crunchy Gentleman thing. We are planning our return with maps, and spelunking equipment to better equip ourselves for the next adventure.
(4)N V.
Great food & service. Yes, the burger is delicious but so are the other options. Either way, go.
(5)Titi O.
Just ate here. I wish I could be more excited than I am now. Unfortunately this place did not live up to the hype generated by the inexplicable reviews. The burger was just a burger, plain like a food chain restaurant; only difference is that the beef patty was a little thicker. The service was subpar: from the time we checked in, the hostess was rude and nonchalant, our waiter was just okay. The icing on the cake, was this rude tall Caucasian make waiter who kept scrutinizing our table, giving us a rude look every time he passed by which was like every 5mins while he was there. So inappropriate.
(3)Chelsea S.
This restaurant has such a trendy atmosphere. Great place to grab some friends for a drink and snacks. The pimento cheese is addicting!! Also, I highly recommend the BBQ sliders-so tasty!
(4)Lauren H.
I've been wanting to try their burger for awhile and finally got around to doing so last month. My husband and I went on a Sunday around 1:45 for brunch since waiting around until 10pm on a weeknight for the elusive burger doesn't sound very appealing to me. The place was pretty packed so we went to the bar area for a drink while we waited for our table. We were seated around 20-30 minutes later. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I imagine that they probably stay packed most of the time. We started with the deviled eggs three ways for our appetizer. We only got to try the eggs two different ways though since they ran out of the jalapeno version. We were starving so they were really good. The appetizer came out pretty quick however it felt like it took forever for our burgers to come out! The burgers were good but I don't understand the hype about them. I did like the homemade condiments that accompanied the burger. Also, I think our burgers only came with one patty instead of two, now that I think about it. ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) BOO! Service was good. I wouldn't mind coming back here for a burger but I definitely wouldn't go out of my way for one.
(3)Isaac C.
Best burger I've ever had.
(5)Damon M.
Hands down amazing food and cocktails. If you solely visit this place for the burger, then you're clearly misguided. They have a number of great items on their menu that trump the burger, in a large way. I think the whole H & F burger craze is a bit over the top if you ask me, but that is pretty much the only con I have for this restaurant.
(4)Kevin B.
Had the famous burger. Only real complaint was my bun was toasted but cold. So it felt like my complete burger wasn't made to order. Glad I experienced it but no rush to have it again. Restaurant layout is horrible.
(4)Priya P.
This place is a must try in Atlanta! The menu is truly unique so be prepared to try news things. Our server was so helpful in this, you could tell that he had sampled the entire menu and really knew what he was talking about. Also, he explained everything and answered our questions without coming across as patronizing like some servers do. He made it clear from the get go that menu is designed around the whole concept of sharing it with everyone at the table rather like tapas. So this definitely a place to come with people you know well enough to share food with. He was also very helpful in regards to choosing drinks. He made several cocktail recommendations which we selected from and each one was delicious. From the drinks alone I knew I would be back to at least stop at the bar for drinks with friends. We began with the holeman and finch bread box as well as the pâté. The bread was delicious, it's easy to see why many other atl restaurants use it as their go to. The pâté was similarly great, light but packed with flavor, and was complemented really well by the pickled onions and tomatoes. Next up was the pork belly sandwich was was really tasty, the pork was still moist and the sauce had the perfect tang. Afterwards we tried the steak tartare which was the best I've ever had. You could tell the meat was very fresh, and it had been prepared with care. The dish as a whole was super refreshing. The last plate sampled was easily the best. I really wish I remember what it was called. It was a bone-in pork loin that had been pan fried and it was served with nettles and plantain chips. The meat crunched as you bit into it, but was perfectly cooked and moist on the inside. This is a must get if it is still on the menu! To finish we split the sticky toffee pudding, the cake was dense and moist, and just rich enough in flavor. All in all a great way to end a fantastic meal.
(5)Ingri D.
I've been living in Atlanta for about 8 years and this is the first I have come to tasting a burger similar to in and out! It was absolutely the best thing ever! The meat was flavorful, the cheese was melted inbetween two parties of meat. The meat was cooked right. The bun held up. There is nothing wrong with this burger, and I've eaten plenty of burgers to compare!! I also had the pasta carbonara, that too was a delight! The best part was the service! We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were awesome! They gave us a lot of information about the food. Overall, I cannot wait to go back!
(5)Albert M.
the only words that need to be said is that this is the best burger i have ever had and could ever dream of, and therefore it is the best in the entire world. never again will i or can i say "best buger ever" because there is no way i can imagine anything topping this...but i am open to the challenge ps-we also had the most outstanding appetizers and dessert. pimento cheese, deviled eggs, bacon carmel corn, and pretzel bites. outstanding. homemade ice cream sandwich for dessert. yes sir!
(5)Kalani C.
Came here based on the stellar reviews. Place didn't disappoint. Quite small restaurant housed beneath The Aramore building across from Restaurant Eugene. We were seated in the quaint dinning room as our preference at the bar was packed. Low lights, high ceilings, and hanging charcuterie greet you at entrance. The menu is broken down into a smorgasbord of "tapas"-like concoctions with almost endless customizable variations. We had the 3 cured meats with a 3 cheese set that they combined on one bamboo cutting board that literally was the length of our table. We also had the clams, blackened cabbage & glazed parsnips. All singular in taste and quite a culinary expedition as you can build on flavors by adding picked relishes, fruit compotes, jams, etc. Actually quite fun and entertaining. A unique dining experience. For dessert we had the otherworldly sticky toffee pudding and the adorable Hostess-like apple pie, dressed in glazed sugar and comes ala mode. Comfy & delicious! A very trendy, unusual experience that we took to naturally, yet could frustrate more traditional diners that don't want to be burdened with the plethora of choices.
(4)Harene P.
Enjoyed my visit here. Good and interesting eats. Polite wait staff. I wish I was able to try the burger that everyone was raving about but unfortunately you have to wait until 10pm to order one, we got there around 5:30-6ish, I was a little disappointed about that. I would go back if I was in the neighborhood again but I have a feeling that I still wouldn't get a chance to try the burger being that they only make a certain amount and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't get one because I got a sense that there may be some exclusivity there.
(3)Ashley M.
I really, really love this place. Even after hearing all the hype about it, it definitely met my expectations. The boyfriend and I arrived straight after work to guarantee our reservation for their famous burger. During our wait, we tried: -Pork Sandwich -HOT Chicken -Cracklin with Chili Salt -Goat Sausage Mofongo -Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Next to the burger, which was super awesome fantastic, a close second favorite was the Carbonara. It was just the right portion, a little heavy, but delicately seasoned. Everything in the dish was very fresh, including the pasta, and the pork pieces were crisp and tasty. But....OMG the burger was good! I can't wait to come back and order it again. It's hard to describe what makes this simple double cheeseburger combo so delicious, but it is! And my last tidbit: the HOT chicken is really, really hot.
(5)Steve R.
This is no longer the H&F I once loved. The burgers are commercialized and flavor is gone. What made this place great was the burger and the amazing hand made cocktails. Sadly those too are changed. You can no longer order old drinks off the menu and its a shame. I hope they go back to the way things were. Our favorite place in ATL is now just not the same. :(
(3)Cynthia S.
What a great place! Such fun to be able to try so many different items. Best,burger I've had in a long while, and I really need the recipe for the sticky toffee pudding!
(5)Wen Jin G.
came here on a cold winter night and there was no wait! for the drinks, we had the coke float and hipster ale. we tried the shrimp roll (excellent), deviled eggs (great starter), fish and chips (not too shabby), and of course, the burger! it was as amazing as i had imagined and more. the patties were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the pickles kinda cuts the richness of the beef and cheese, and the onion gives the burger a good crunchy texture. it was an amazing burger and the beef really shined. i had a great time and it's one of the highlights of my return to atlanta. for a detailed review, you can check out my blog: crunchycheetos3.wordpres…
(5)Johnny W.
So the ridiculous amount of hype for this place is true. I recently went there to try the infamous H&F Burger - (disclaimer for newbies - they only make 24 of these a day, you need to put your order in with your server as soon as you get there to find out if you made the list, and you are not allowed to leave the establishment once you have reserved a burger). So two buddies and I headed over there at 5pm, understanding we were going to wait it out. We sat in the bar, which at first was horrible due to space limitations, but once we found a spot at the bar it was all gravy. Sarah, our bartender, was amazing. Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and a solid drink artist. The vibe in the room was fun from start to finish. We ordered a few appetizers ranging from the steak tartare, clams (these were unreal!), and yeast rolls. EVEN THE YEAST ROLLS WERE AMAZING!!! When the clock finally struck 10pm, a man came out and yelled "IT'S BURGER TIME!!!" at the top of his lungs. There was a small "Burger" "Time" chant and then you could hear the patties hit the grill. The burger is simple. 2 delicious patties, cheese, housemade pickles, housemade ketchup and mustard on the side, housemade rolls... and when put together, I couldnt be more satisified! I would highly recommend this place for the burger and drinks, I would recommend this place for a date night, hell I would recommend this place just to walk in and look into the kitchen and watch them work their magic. I am a huge fan and will be back for more burgers in the future. SIDE NOTE: I did hear that Sunday brunch has the infamous burger too and you will not have to wait until 10pm to try it.
(5)Chris H.
They finally put a location for turner field that I hate The actual location is amazing.
(5)Ashley F.
I can't speak to the other menu items because I, like most people, only went for the burger. And Oh BOY, what a burger it is. At face value, it's an unassuming cheeseburger between two buttered buns. Don't be fooled. One bite and you instantly understand why people are willing to wait 2 hours for a table or hover in the bar to pounce on un-bussed tables for self seating. I haven't quite figured it out yet, but it is the best burger I have ever tasted in my life. They don't cook to temps and the beef is grass-fed, but the patties (yes, it's two of them) are perfectly juicy. The buns are perfectly toasted, the pickles and ketchup are homemade, and the handcut fries are awesome. I can't say enough. Go taste it for yourself already!
(5)Katie R.
We had a great meal that was totally reasonably priced. The tables are tiny which makes the meal quite intimate. Our waiter advised us against ordering "the burger" but, we couldn't resist (and I have no complaints, it was the best burger I've ever had). We also got the fired golden goose egg and shrimp risotto. An exceptional meal paired with an equally amazing wine (recommended by the server) and extraordinary service- can't wait to go back!
(5)Tiffany L.
Do not see what the big deal is over the hamburger can go to steak n shake get same thing.
(3)Kojack ..
If you like tiny dining rooms and confined seating then this place is ok. I didn't have reservations, so I sat at the bar on uncomfortably hard and cold steel bar stools. They have excellent beers and a good wine selection. A popular item on the menu is their burger & fries. Although, it was tasty I still felt hungry afterwards. They charge extra if you ask for additional ketchup. The fried apple pie for dessert was a let down. It was mostly crust with a little apple filling. This place hard to find because its not on the main road.
(3)L. H.
I love a good burger - it's one of my weaknesses. An H&F burger had been on my ATL dining bucket list for a long time and after finally having one today, I am disappointed. Best Atlanta burger my ass! I was expecting the burger to be at least a 9, but it was more like a 6. And moreover, I've had a long-standing love affair with Bocado's burger stack... After hearing so many comparisons between theirs and the H&F burger and then finally trying H&F, I'm baffled as to how people think they're about equal. Bocado's burger is far better... juicier, tastier, better bread (or maybe I'm partial to their soft, but buttery sesame seed bun). The H&F patty and Kraft cheese combo alone are comparable, but that's where it ends. The overall burger (and fries w/ garlic herb and dill sauce!) is much better at Bocado. I also had the gruyere-stuffed pretzel, which was not nearly as tasty as it sounds. I heard from two other patrons the caramel popcorn with bacon was greasy and nowhere near as good as it would seem in theory. Between this disappointment, the crowd and service, I'm perfectly content to not go back to H&F again. I wish I had the great experience here that everyone else raves about but it was just so less than mediocre.
(2)Annie Y.
This review is really only for the burger as we didn't order anything else besides the deviled eggs and pimento cheese dip. I have been hearing about The Burger from everyone-- that its the best burger in Atlanta. So today my boyfriend and I finally checked it out for brunch. Unfortunately, I just don't think the burger lived up to the hype. It's essentially a double patty cheeseburger with delicious pickles and onions served with home cut fries. It was certainly a good solid burger, and very filling. But as good as Shake Shack? Probably not. Perhaps it depends on how you like your burgers. I love fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions) with my burger so I have a propensity for something more like Shake Shack, Yeah! burgher or Grindhouse. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese dips were very good, but nothing you can't get anywhere else. I have a feeling I would have been more impressed with the other items on the menu that I didn't get to try (crunchy gentleman, carbonara). Service was great and very fast. We did have to sit at the communal table since we didn't make reservations. FYI, we got there at about 1120A (opens at 1130A on Sundays) and there was already quite a long line. We just made it for the first sitting. So get there early! To enter HF, you turn into the same driveway as Restaurant Eugene. There was no valet parking on Sunday, but as you drive towards the back there's a parking structure in the back with reserved parking spaces for HF.
(3)J W.
We came back here because our last time was just awesome . NOT the case anymore. I have been a chef over twenty years and this is great chef food.I was excited to return. The food was ok,the wait time was just awful .and the place was half empty. We waited over 15 min for the"oyster poboy"its two oysters ! How long can that take.The servings were so small that i felt just ripped off and left this place hungry after spending $150 They should go back to the old format.Not small plates. Also. Its so uncomforted to sit in that crappy chair and table they have. I kinda hate this place now ! I will never be going here again.
(1)Justin S.
Pros: Burgers are great.. top 3 in atl Open LATE awesome atmosphere good location Cons: I just can't do the snooty food... I mean if you like animal parts (i have tried the veal brains and the sweetbread) then you will love this place. The only thing here that is consistently awesome is the burgers. The other stuff on the menu isn't tasty enough to keep me coming back for it. The drinks look pretty good although i'm not a big drinker Ok and this 20 burgers at 10 thing? I mean maybe it makes it cool or something but i can't tell you how many times I have come and not been able to get the burger because they are sold out. I don't even try. Now they serve it all day on sunday but i don't specifically want a burger on sunday. When I want a burger I want one and usually i'm not up for sitting at the bar for 2 hours. So yeah that is annoying enough to lose a start but i'd say it is worth the wait at least to try them. I still think grindhouse/farm burger has a better burger though
(4)Kara B.
Okay, get there in time and you will get a great seat at the bar. I've had their burgers and apps and they are delish. Where they really shine is their cocktails. My roommate and I got there for her birthday and they gave us great drinks for the menu and Anthony was able to create special creations and orchestra free apps and specials for us. So nice and really special! Come here for a great time and great convo.
(5)Kate T.
THE BURGER!!!! That's all you need to know about Holeman & Finch. My friends and I showed up on a cold Sunday for brunch after a night of partying. One of my friends raved about the food here. So I had to of course come here and see for myself. She said it was best to come in on a Sunday because it was the best day to try The Burger. I believe during the week they only make a certain amount and it's first come first serve. On Sunday, I don't believe they have a limit on how many they make. I love bacon, all forms, I've even had bacon beer at a different place. But I digress... The menu had bacon caramel popcorn.....WHAT?!?!?! What amazing and crazy concoction is this?! I had to order it. The popcorn showed up and I was in love, the smell, it was crispy and there were bacon pieces spread throughout. The bacon flavor was perfect and wasn't overpowering at all. Now back to THE BURGER. Sweet baby Jesus, this burger is good. Juicy and just full of flavor. I will keep it simple....get it, get it, get it. I need to make another trip to Holeman. I will fight anyone for this burger. So yummy, totally drooling, please excuse the puddle forming as you read this.
(5)Danny M.
Three stars and not a notch more. The hostess is extremely rude for no reason. If she was wiped off the face of the earth, no one would miss her - or her attitude. Burger is good but not worth the 1.5 hour wait. It's on a flat top so it gets very crispy which is the highlight. The double patty is actually not a plus, rather an odd layering of meat. The American cheese is the winner. Go to Bocado if you want a better burger - and reservations!
(3)David H.
Any foodie in Atlanta will rank the H&F burger as the best, or at least one of the best, in Atlanta, possibly the country. It took me over 5 years after hearing about this place before I had a chance to try one. So, we arrived at 7:30PM in order to make sure we could have a table and put in an order for the burger by 10PM. The place was packed and it was an hour before we got a table, but we did get one early enough and the 4 of us put in our burger orders, along with a bunch of apps and drinks. The meats and cheeses were good, and the drinks were poured well. We wouldn't have minded the wait, but unfortunately, the service was not up to snuff. In fact, the service was so bad the couple we were with put this place on their banned list. The burgers finally came shortly after 10, and true to form, it was a very good burger. One of the best I've had. But the best burger in the country? Eh... not sure I would agree with that. So, yeah, 2 stars. 4 stars for food, but the service was so bad it dragged the dining experience down 2 whole stars.
(2)Missy B.
We are here at Holeman and Finch right now first off we made reservations for 2pm and had to wait about ten minutes after that to be seated . Once finally seated everyone around us including those who came after Us got their burgers but we waited and waited! It's been more than thirty minutes and I'm watching a couple that was seated waaaay after us scarf down their burgers while we sat starving! I will NEVER return to this place and if I wasn't about to faint from hunger I'd walk right outta this bish! The deviled eggs were Ok but far from being worth $6 for three halves! I got a lemon drop martini and They came and took the super small glass it came in b4 I could get a pic of it. The waitress seemed timid while serving us just not a good feel. The burger was really fabulous but the service ruined the entire euphoria! Won't b coming back also burgers now $14 used to be $12
(1)Jamie A.
We stopped in on a visit to Atlanta with our three kids (5, 8, 11). Not a place for kids. No kids menu and few options suitable for their mid America pallet. Complimentary valet parking and the restaurant staff was quite pleasant as I'm sure they could tell we weren't quite the typical social class for their restaurant. However, the other diners seemed uppity and a bit over zealous, which was awkward considering HF encourages a community feel and conversation. On to the food. Small, most likely appropriate portions, but $4 for a 3" slider and sandwiches, $1.50 per two rolls, $5 for a pretzel roll, $14 for a side salad sized bowl of carbonara noodles (that we intended to share among five people), a hot dog for $6, a 3"x1.5" ice cream sandwich at $2.50 and fried apple pies with ice cream at $7 each were way overpriced regardless of the farm to table, homemade, high end experience. That being said, all the food was exceptional tasting (all be it unique and a little different). And we tried the normal tasting items on the menu. Bill topped out at $77 and we were at least satisfied but not stuffed. If you are expecting to be stuffed and have leftovers from dinner, this is not the place, but if you're looking for a sort of foodie tasting experience for adults, then it fits the bill. Just manage expectations appropriately. Oh, and I also enjoyed a visit to the bathroom. Neat little setup.
(4)Mike L.
This is probably one of the best burgers i've ever had. I drove 2 hours to see what this place was all about. After trying it out, i wouldn't even mind driving 4 or 5 hours for it. The service was great and i loved the atmosphere. It's also in a great location (Buckhead). I wouldn't mind driving down from South Carolina to eat the burger again.
(5)Tanya C.
My son would give this place 5 stars, because this is his absolute favorite hamburgers ever...he order them at the Braves games on every visit....but since he is not doing the review I have to be honest with my taste buds and go with 3 stars. We went for Sunday brunch last March. We were with out of town guests a total of 4 people. Our wait was 1hour and 45mins and my brother in law said "these burgers were not worth the wait" and I must agree!
(3)Christine K.
When for my birthday dinner. This restaurant is so small you can't move. We had a friend call and wanted to join us so they had us into the bar facing a wall. Food was just ok. Will not be back. Lots of better restaurants for dinner in Atlanta with better atmosphere.
(1)Kim N.
I've finally tried the famous burger; unfortunately, it was not the best burger I've ever had... not even close :( wayyy over hyped! I tried the deviled eggs while waiting for the burger and they were so delicious. Usually, I like my burger rare to med rare, so imagine my disappointment when I couldn't get the burger cooked to the temperature I like. When the burger came out, it was well done, thus super dry! I was starving from waiting and I still didn't enjoy my burger. Bummer! I loved the buns and condiments made in house, but the dry burger patties ruined it for me.
(2)Lauren H.
Excellent is all I have to say... Well I guess I should expand... While this restaurant is minuscule (read very very very tiny), they have a delicious menu and we are never disappointed. This visit we went for Brunch on a Sunday. There was a very long wait for a table at noon, but we were able to snag a spot at the bar in about 30minutes or so. We ordered the pimento cheese spread to start, which was awesome, followed by one burger and fries, and one Neutral Ground sandwich (fried shrimp and fried oysters) with onion rings. Both were awesome. The burger is by far the best in town (and wayyyy better than their ballpark stand), very juicy and delicious tasting. The homemade ketchup and fries were excellent too! The Neutral ground sandwich was amazing - the fried shrimp and oysters were done just right and the onion rings on the side were light and airy. I would definitely suggest coming here for brunch or for dinner. The dinner menu is completely different, so you should probably just go at least twice to check out both sets of menu items!
(5)Tom L.
The only surprising thing about this place is how crappy it is. When I go to a restaurant I look at three things: Service, Atmosphere and Food. This place sucks at all of them... yeah the burgers are okay but unless you've lived under a rock all your life then there's nothing to rave about. Service is pathetic. They let one person hold an entire table while there is a long line of people waiting. This wouldn't happen in a real city but since its Atlanta obviously anything goes. I'm not sure how many waiters I actually had. They forgot to bring the eggs, fries with burger etc... but even after we received it all... they still kept on coming randomly saying "I'll look into those eggs". Mind blown. You could walk out without paying and no one would be any smarter. Atmosphere was very Atlanta. Wanna be hipsters that would be picked on by real ones, old school money and college students from small towns that think Anthony Bourdain actually makes good recommendations. Food is seriously average. The eggs were pretty good, Goose Patte with all the extras... lot of over-seasoned things there. The burger was fine. I went for brunch service but I wouldn't ever risk coming here again for dinner. This was more of an opinion of a person that ate at some real cities around the world. If you area native to the city or have lived in ATL for more then 10 years then all I can say is "Awesome burgers, you can't go wrong... enjoy!"
(1)Erik S.
What a gem!! I got a little worried when I first got there because despite the very considerate complimentary valet parking, the place was packed. I ended up sitting at the bar which is not typically what I like to do but in this case it was actually pretty nice. So let's talk food. I tried the pretzel bites filled with Gruyere and in my opinion.....meh! But then....the steak tartar. WOW. Talk about packed with amazing flavor! Quite possibly the best tartar I've had. Topped with super thin shoestring potatoes, the crunch mixed with the coarse ground steak was delightful. I also got the veal brains (a bucket list item) and wasn't disappointed. Great sear on them so there was a little crunch on the exterior while the inside remained creamy and smooth. Wonderful! Atmosphere was a perfect gastro pub setting so it went well with the red ale I had with my meal. If you're still on the fence about this place just stop reading and start eating....you'll be very happy with your decision.
(5)Yvonne T.
Holeman & Finch Public House was a real find. From the same owners of renowned Restaurant Eugene comes a farm-to-table restaurant that rivals the likes of Toronto's the Black Hoof. A small glass window with the word EAT displays legs of ham and gives you a glimpse of kitchen action. A small restaurant that seats around 30 people has followed the "no reservations" trend that matches the snobbery of a Manhattan restaurant - but the food is anything but. The Virginia Peanut Ham (aka Smithfield ham) peaks my interest as the waiter tells us that the ham comes from pigs that are fed peanuts their entire life and that the natural oils from the peanuts therefore make for a tastier ham which is then smoked and cured for 17 days. The result? Bacon-like strips of ham, minus the "added" fats. For starters we opt for the Shiitake, served atop a bed of sunchoke purée with pickled kohlrabi and watermelon radish. Take it from a Chinese gal who's eaten shiitake at every single birthday and wedding banquet - this was a bang-on dish of 'shrooms. The mushrooms are just al dente and the added crunch from the kohlrabi coupled with the smooth and creamy sunchoke purée makes for a bounty of lipsmacking textures and flavor. We also opt for the Mondongo, a "stew" of tripe, crispy belly, hominy, sweet potatoes and plantain chips - the aromatics reminded me of my childhood days where chef Dad would whip up a bowl of comforting ramen in the absence of chef Mom; but the flavours were so much more orgasmic (sorry dad!). Tender pieces of tripe with cubes of salty pork belly with crispy plantain chips to bring the sodium high down a notch; I'd gladly slurp on this than jump on the undying ramen bandwagon. For our main we go down the Southern path of Oconee River Caught Cat Fish - not the usual "muddy"-tasting kind from the bottom of the pond. The fish was cooked perfectly and served atop a bed of creamy grits with Geechee gravy, bacon and Holy Trinity. Sweet Jesus! The share-plate sizes leave us just enough room for dessert as we opt for the server-recommended Pork Fat Caramel; reminiscent of a caramel fondue served with slices of apple, pear and again, kohlrabi and watermelon radish. The watermelon radish makes for an eye-catching display and adds a little color to an otherwise beige and brown plate. It was good caramel, but I would've happily eaten just the plate of crunchy pear slices if given the option. We also opt for the Sticky Toffee Pudding which really is more of a brownie than it is an STP - the death-by-chocolate kind of goodness that is just the right amount of chocolate without overwhelming to the point of exhausting your palate. Service is attentive but dishes come out at random from the kitchen; the Mondongo arrives after the catfish and at one point we ponder whether there was the possibility they had forgotten. A James Beard Award for their Outstanding Bar Program welcomes you into the alleyway for the single washrooms that becomes a bit of a social spot as the lineups build. Of the 2 cocktails we try, they don't impress us as much as the food. And while there are no over-hyped food trend items on the menu, the Holeman & Finch Burger is in high demand (comparable to the Cronut craze where people line-up 2 hours in advance to get in on one of 24 burgers served every night at 10PM, aka burger time). Pro tip? You can get the same burger at Sunday brunch without having to make a beeline through the crowd. But at the end of the day, my dinner companion and I agree - Holeman & Finch earns a spot on our list of best meals ever eaten, even without the burger.
(4)Richard F.
My GF and I had to try Holeman and Finch when we moved to Atlanta. Since I wanted to make sure I got a burger we went for brunch when they are a regular menu item. For starters we had their deviled eggs and bacon caramel popcorn. The deviled eggs were good but nothing too special. The bacon caramel popcorn was great. The salty smokiness of the bacon went really well with the caramel The burger was as advertised. By that I mean great! It had a great beef flavor and was seasoned perfectly. I would have liked mine cooked a little less but it was no where near overcooked. I like my burgers medium and I would say it was medium well. The fries were really good as well. I'm a big fan of good fries and these were up to par. My GF's main on the other hand was not that good. Because she sometimes like to go against the main stream she did not get the burger. She got Combate Sunrise and neither of us were impressed. The garlic ketchup mayo had too much garlic and was overly sweet with ketchup. The sauce was really a mess. The plantains were also dried out. The egg was well cooked and the bacon was good but over all the dish just didn't work. BTW she was the only one that we saw that did not get the burger. She said she will get the burger when we go back.
(4)Bryan E.
From out of town. One of the best places I've ever eaten. Got brave and tried the veal brains and was impressed. The poached egg dish with squash and boiled peanuts was unbelievable.
(5)Stacy S.
Great Classic burger. Was totally worth all the hype for me. Great crafted cocktails. First come first serve in the bar area otherwise you'll need a reservation or be prepared to wait! 4 stars because although the cocktails and food were awesome- our particular bartender wasn't very friendly...almost slightly rude. Everyone has bad days - this wouldn't keep me from going there again!
(4)Mark H.
We got there at 8:15 and all the cheeseburgers were gone for the night. So we returned the next night at 7:00. I had my doubts, but we sat and drank till the magical 10:00 pm moment when our burgers started cooking. The restaurant began to smell like beef and my mouth began to water. About 10:25 our burgers arrived ... Effectively a double-double with pickles. I cannot explain why this burger was one of the finest I have ever had ... but it was. Simply perfection in a burger ... simple but executed to perfection. Well worth the wait!
(5)David L.
I'm a big fan of this place. The food is great, and well priced. Cocktails are on the pricey side but quite a bit of work goes into them ($10-13). The burger was fantastic - simple and delicious, and the homemade ketchup sends it over the top. The steak tartare was good, and the yeast rolls are quite good as well. Beer is just above average price, but boasts an excellent selection and variety of local brews. The staff is really friendly. We sat at the bar and talked with Caleb, the head bartender. The bar was a little understaffed so it took a while to get drinks, but it was a Saturday night and every seat was taken. Caleb was very passionate and knowledgeable about the food and drinks, and knew all of the regulars by name, which really gave the bar a comfortable, homey feel. So many of the food items looked delicious, and I will definitely be back, and will have Caleb whip me up a drink on request.
(5)Chris K.
Everything is not so much prepared or cooked as it is crafted. Super high quality down to the bad ass sliding door bathrooms. The lady bartender with the vintage glasses is phenomenal and will educate you on the drinks as she is preparing them. The house cocktails are great btw. I recommend order tapas style and sharing with friends. The hot dog is damn good but I don't see it on the menu anymore. The hot chicken is just that, HOT, probably the spiciest dish I've had in my life. Seriously, don't get it unless you can breathe fire like puff the magic dragon. My date and I were given some type of special liquor to qualm the discomfort, but it damn near ruined the meal. I heard now that the burgers are served all the time which is great news. I never got around to do the wait for 4 hours thing to get a burger, but its worked for marketing sake. Every knows 'H & F' burger. I read today in creative loafing that they are opening a place in ponce city market. Cheers!
(5)Tony M.
I had been hearing about "The Burger" for a while, and knew that I had to try it for myself. Now that it is on the menu I finally made my way to H&F this past weekend. Honestly, I expected to leave there saying that it was just another overrated and overpriced burger, but I soon realized that I was wrong. This double cheeseburger was simplistic and just plain great. I added a little mustard and house made ketchup to the burger. I must mention that the ketchup was pretty good itself. Also, I have to mention that the fries and the draft "Le Freak" were not bad as well. I definitely plan to make my way back to H&F to give it a second opinion.
(4)Michael M.
I had this down as a must stop while I was in Atlanta. I am thankful I did. This place was great. The only thing that makes this a four star is the hot chicken wasn't that good and the wait (although well worth it) is kind of ridiculous for a burger. Now to how great this place is. I had 4 dishes overall in my 2 hour wait that ended with BURGER TIME. The hot chicken is the only thing I wished that I hadn't. The deviled eggs were really good. The caramel bacon pop corn was a treat. THE BURGER - - - One of the best burgers I have ever had and lived up to the hype which is hard to do. Surprisingly one of the more delightful things about the burger was the pickles. I don't like pickles, but these house made pickles were exceptional. Everything about this burger was great. They are also now serving this burger at Turner Field. I might be grabbing me one while I am there. The service here was really good and was also a pleasant atmosphere. Overall though the wait is brutal it is worth it. So go out of you way to eat here. TIP - Mondays might be the best night to grab one of these 24 special burgers.
(4)Courtney C.
We visited Atlanta to try the "Best Burger in America." Scratch that, we came to visit my brother, but the burger was a close second. We'd talked about the elusive burger for weeks and how the restaurant makes it hard to obtain just to create hype. All of this buzz couldn't be right, right? It absolutely was. We took a bus around 6:30 PM on Friday because there was no way in hell we were going to let this burger escape us. We ended up missing the bus stop because apparently they don't announce the name of the bus stops like they do in Chicago. We ended up at the end of the line completely confused. At this point, we'd already had a few cocktails (and by few, I mean at least 3 each) so I had to deal with my brother and husband tipsy and almost in tears that I screwed everything up and made them miss the only thing in life that they wanted. Melodramatic, much? Fast forward 45 minutes and we made it to H&F. They both ran into the doors and immediately ask "DID WE MISS THE BURGERS?" We were told that there were still plenty of burgers left and that a wait for a table was an hour and a half. We hung out in the bar and ordered a few drinks. The bar was packed too and we ended up just in the way. Once a few people got their tables, we were able to sit down in the bar and order some food. (Around 8 PM, we asked how many burgers had been ordered and our server said 17. There were only 7 burgers left two hours before serving time. Yowza) Here's what we tried while we waited: -Roasted eggplant - we originally wanted the stuffed peppers, but they were out. The server assured us that the eggplant was way better anyway and we were not disappointed. The eggplant was very soft and delectible. -Deviled eggs 3 ways- Since there were 3 of us, we each got 1 half. My husband devoured the jalapeno one so I didn't get to try that, but my bro and I each took a bite out of the ham and pickle ones. Of the two, I thought the pickle one was the best but they were both really good. -Pimento cheese- I could have just kept eating this all night. I'd never tried pimento cheese until visiting Atlanta, but did have it a few times after H&F. Theirs was, by far, the best. So creamy! -Sapelo Island Clams-Besides the burger, this was my favorite thing of the night. (It also happens to be on the "100 things you must eat in Atlanta before you die" list) The broth was almost like a clam chowder base. Super salty and really filling. I wish they would have brought me about 10 more pieces of bread to go with the broth though, one wasn't nearly enough to soke up all of that amazing juice. After what felt like forever, we got a table. Not much time passed and then we heard the "IT'S BURGER TIME" call. Everyone started cheering and jumping out of their seats (and by everyone, I mean the two males at my table.) About 10 more minutes passed, and we had the burgers in front of us. It's important to note too that we only ordered 2 for the three of us to share because we didn't want to be burger hogs. We'd prepared a plan on how we were going to split the burgers up once they were brought out. The plan was all shot to hell once the burgers were on the table and it was every man/woman for themselves. I probably got the least amount of the actual burger, but dear Lord it was perfect. At one point, I think I blacked out and I do remember eating most of the burger with my eyes closed. I heard that it's hard to eat the burger without making audible noises, so I tried to eat it silently. It WAS impossible and I know that I made quite a few disturbing noises. What makes this burger so much better than every other piece of beef I've consumed in my life? First, it's the meat to cheese to bun ratio. They have it absolutely perfected. There's just a little bit of bun draping over the most perfect patty you've tasted in your life. The taste profile of it reminded me a lot of an In-n-Out burger, with a thicker patty and even juicier than the West Coast version. The patty itself was simply delicious. They don't put much on it, just cheese, homemade pickles and grilled onions, but that's because the patty speaks for itself and there's no need to mask the taste. People told us that we're stupid for waiting so long and everyone's entitled to their opinions, but they're the stupid ones. My dinner at H&F can now be considered the best meal I've ever had in my life and I thank every single person at H&F for making that possible.
(5)Benjamin G.
I'm sure more than enough people have peppered their reviews with how awesome the burger is and how wonderful this place is in general. I can only agree. The vibe is just spectacular. It's any culinary's dream with dry-aged meats hanging in glass cases, clear views to the kitchen (which is nothing less than perfect), simple lines, limited seating, walk-ins and no reservations, and a menu that reads on one page for Brunch. It's nothing short amazing. The burger: I won't take time dissecting it. What I will say is that the burger is what I think every burger in the country should emulate. It's the simple care, affection, and design that makes a good burger. Not Kobe beef, onion rings, and some sort of sriracha glaze BBQ sauce or some other schmancy shit. H&F has portioned their burger perfectly. It's an easy size to pick up and eat with one hand, which I love. I don't want a forklift in order to maneuver my burger. The shining star is the consideration for toppings. Great cheese choice, incredible pickles, onions, and a nicely sized bun. This burger is what I could call as close to the "definition" of what a "burger" truly is. Oh, and the mustard and ketchup served with the burger are wonderfully complex. Both were great for the fries and, in moderation, on the burger. I really dig the BBQ-esque flavor of the ketchup. Most of the time, I'm not really interested in trying house-made ketchup as it's always mediocre. However, the complexity of the H&F variety keeps you curious and coming back for more. Much more, in fact. That mustard is round about the same as far as interesting. Rather spicy but sour, smooth, and provides another avenue of flavor. I'm a huge fan of plain yellow mustard and H&F nailed the head on another variety I find myself wanting more of. H&F has my vote. I can easily say that the burger lives up the every expectation and truly houses every statute that other burger savants I working to create in their kitchens. Carry on, boys.
(5)Aliza L.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Atlanta. I have been here half a dozen times and already my friendly waiter knows my usual drink. The restaurant is small and doesn't take reservations, but that definitely should not deter you to go. I normally head there with friends and grab a drink at the bar while I wait for my table. I've never had to wait more then thirty minutes. The cocktails here are amazing. This is definitely the place to drink cocktails over beer and wine. The food here is amazing. I would suggest going with a few friends so you can try a bunch of things. I highly recommend starting off with the bread basket...there are a bunch of different bread in there (my favorite is the one with chunks of parmesan in it). You must also get the pork buns and the bone marrow (don't be scared, just try it). The one thing I get EVERY time I am here is the carbonara with a farm fresh egg yoke right on top. IT IS TO DIE FOR. Last time I had the caramel Bacon popcorn for dessert...I should of taken my waiters advice and had it as an appetizer....didn't satisfy my sweet tooth. In the winter time you must get the sticky toffee pudding...its sinful and delicious.
(5)Ryan L.
This is what a gastropub should be. Does their hamburger live up to the hype? Yes, it was awesome! As a group we ordered every appetizer and a few mains and shared them all. Every dish was good. The shrimp and grits was epic and I don't like grits. The only negative is the ran out of all the beers on tap except for one before 10pm. Good variety on tap but they ran out of my two favorites For this quality of a place this is just unacceptable but it's still a 5 star spot.
(5)Lia P.
If this review was based on cocktails alone it would be five stars all the way. My husband and I loooooved our cocktails. He had the "Ranger Station" with bourbon and it had such a nice, lemon flavor. Really refreshing actually! I had the "Beach Bump" which was with rum and had a coffee flavor. A little different than what I normally get but also really cool, especially since I love coffee. The food was hit or miss. We loved the bacon caramel popcorn to start out with. It was a great bar snack. For my dinner I paired the deviled eggs and peach salad. The eggs were good, I particularly liked the jalapeno egg. The salad was a little disappointing. The peaches were delicious, very fresh and juicy. The candied bacon was a nice treat too. However there wasn't much else to it. Not really worth $9 in my opinion. My husband had the fish and chips which were really good. We ended up sitting at the bar since the wait for what looked like a cramp table was so long. The bar was a pretty nice spot to sit so I'm glad we took it. The bartender was pretentious. I wasn't expecting super warm and chatty since he was so busy but a little friendliness would've been appreciated. The bill was high- largely because of the cocktails. The cocktails made the meal though, otherwise it would've just been over priced bar food. I would definitely come back here either just for cocktails and a bar snack or with friends to sample more of the small plates.
(3)Daniel M.
Holeman & Finch was amazing. We had the veal brain and it was surprisingly really good. The servers were very attentive and nice! We plan to go back very soon!
(5)Jimmy K.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, had the burger and fries and it was very good definitely planning on going back and trying some of there other foods on the menu ...;)
(4)Patricia H.
Had THE burger and I have to say, it was worth the wait. Also shared the pimento cheese which was a traditional southern meal and done well. Oyster po' boy also very delicious, but the star was definitely the burger. Could have eaten two, but then the self-loathing would follow. Wish the fries had more seasoning, but they were fresh and crispy. House ketchup is very vinegar'y, but the mustard is on point. Thanks Anthony Bourdain, you remain my idol.
(5)Dru C.
*Thumbs up* This was one of the best bar dining experiences I've had. Though on the pricier side, the food is worth it because you can just taste the handcrafted quality of every little ingredient. Everything is house made. H&F even has their own bakery. The menu changes daily, with a date stamp to remind you. I tried the bone marrow, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and the clams. Everything was spot on. My favorite would have to be the clams. If you're a fan of seafood and spice, this will knock your socks off. Ask for extra bread to sop up that precious broth. The H&F burger, as seen on TV, was as good as advertised. Everything about the burger was just... right. The overall size was good, not too big nor too small. The toasted, buttered bun was perfect. But the star of the show was the double patty. A chuck and brisket blend, it was ultra juicy, beefy, and flavorful. The oozing cheese just tied it all together. Surprisingly enough, the burger was not very heavy at all, especially for a late light digestion. *Thumbs down* For a modern and fairly new restaurant, it is surprisingly small. You might find yourself fighting for space at the bar area starting around 9 or 10pm. The dining "room" -- more like corner -- is not much bigger. *Tip* If you arrive around 9pm on a weekday, you should be able to snag one of the coveted 24 H&F burgers that start going on the grill at 10pm.
(5)Vj D.
What amazes me about their burgers is the simplicity. There isn't a lot of flair on your plate nor are there any visual cues that the burger you are about to eat is going to be one of the best that you have tasted. I came here on a Sunday morning and lo and behold, they are serving their signature burgers. I have heard about the long lines for burgers but I did not have to go through such an ordeal. It must be because I went on a Sunday morning. I understand they serve a limited quantity during most days and on Sundays as well. I couldn't imagine them serving up a different burger on Sunday compared to the crazy burger extravaganza that most people have heard about. If you want to avoid the long lines and the craziness, come on a Sunday. I know burgers aren't necessarily on your mind when you think of brunch, but this was a worthy substitute.
(4)Kim C.
Best burger in Atlanta. Parking and wait time suck. But the burger makes it all worth it.
(5)Netson W.
One of the best spots for food in ATL. The menu is good but the self service valet parking is one of the best. It might be considered a little off the beaten path so most days it the place to go for jigs and reels. Decor is a cross between early Netsonian decor and ambience of a Brittinghams. If the weather is tolerable sit outside and you can watch your car. See if you can get there when JANQ-H is playing, it is a real treat. Keep an eye out for Chris doing his tip toeing. I tend to try to the specials, today was a pattie melt on marble rye that would hold up against most any of the great greasy spoon restaurants that make the pattie melt to perfection.
(4)Duc L.
Man, so much hype, so much expectations, why did it ever take me so long to try this place out?! Well, today was judgement day for this place in my book. I would've given this place a 3.5 stars due to some service issues but I'll address that later. So you've heard of the wait on a weekday, I'm not going to wait for that. So instead, I'll wait on a Sunday as an early lunch. Opens at 11:30, can you believe the line started before 10:30? Got there at 10:30 and i'm already about 15th in line. Say what? Man, this place better be good. 11:30 rolls around, doors open, people are excited, you can tell the excitement on my face as the sweat is dripping down, or maybe it was just humid. But either way, quick and casual we go. Table of 4 please, got seated in a booth. Score. There's a long table that can seat about 15-20 people and the servers just add random people to that table to fill spots, lucky that we didn't have to deal with that. I like being comfy in booths thank you. So onto the meal: Started off with Deviled Eggs, Chicken liver pate and the burger plate. Starting off with the deviled eggs, not bad. Not like I really eat these often, so I don't really have a great gauge on how to rate them. I'm going to say that it's good since it was good, first off. But also, nice and creamy with a slight chili/peppery kick to it. Not bad. The chicken liver pate plate. Now if you're not adventurous, chicken liver pate may throw you off a bit. Surprisingly enough, It's pretty good. The apple cider jelly on top of the pate gives it a nice sweet flavor to it to contrast the semi-salty pate taste. It spreads smooth on the buttered toast that they also provide. Too much pate and too little toast? Just as for more. It's no biggie. But that pickled tomato, I can go without. It left a strange taste in my mouth that I'm not very fond of. Texture, flavor, all just really odd to me so I'll stick with the toast with pate spread. My table was going to get a pimento cheese plate as a third appetizer but I don't know what happened but the server never got our appetizer out to us and never said anything about it either. First two came out just fine, then all the sudden the burger came out. You know what, Just cancel it. I want the last flavor of H&F to be the burgers since this is what I came here for. So the grand finale, the burger. Double patty, house made sweet pickles, two slices of cheese, (fresh?) buns, served with fries and two containers of ketchup and mustard on the side. Ketchup was to die for, seems house-made which I dig. Had a nice smooth consistency and slightly sweet flavor. Mustard, I'm not much of a mustard fan to begin with. But the fries, nicely cut, fried, great flavor. So for the burger, what can I say? It's a great burger. In Atlanta terms, it's the best burger I've had yet. Simple, juicy, just big enough, and very fresh. The more I ate it, the more I liked it. I think what adds to what makes the burger so great is the pickles honestly. Take the pickles away, I thought it would've been a bit bland without the contrasting flavor. For 12 bucks a plate for a burger and fries, it's on the pricey side but I'm not coming here every day so I can justify it. But I do feel justified that the quality comes with the price, not just a gimmick that you're paying top dollar for a half decent burger. Would I come back? Hell yeah. Just keep in mind, don't come and stand in line on an empty stomach. You'll rack up a pricey bill in no time quick.
(4)Josh G.
Excellent adventure in food! Despite having to wait longer than desired for a reservation table, the experience was ultimately everything I could have asked for. Looking for to the next time around.
(5)Ida C.
Holeman and Finch Public House was the perfect place to kick off our weekend in Atlanta. Our flight arrived late in the evening, but luckily, Holeman and Finch is open until 1:30am on Friday nights! We missed the famous burgers, but there were plenty of other fantastic options to tempt our taste buds. We ordered aggressively with intensely satisfying results: 1. Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - 3 egg halves, one with ham, one with jalapeno and one with sweet b&b pickles. These were tasty but not necessarily unique. If you like deviled eggs, you will like these 2. Pimento Cheese ($7) - served as an ice cream style scoop in a little bowl with an array of sesame crackers, this was a nice traditional ATL snack to kick off the meal 3. Sauteed Okra - this was a seasonal option in the farm section of the menu. The okra was sliced lengthwise and seared with a somewhat Asian flavor. It was one of the best okra dishes I've ever had (we almost ordered an extra portion!) 4. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare ($12) - delicious and attractively presented with a nest of shoestring potatoes on top and an egg to mix in to add flavor and richness to the quality steak 5. Spicy Shrimp Stew ($14) - lots of tender shrimps in a mildly spicy stew flavored with red chili and cilantro 6. Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara ($12) - amazing! Probably my favorite dish of the night! Al dente spaghetti topped with egg, pancetta and a dense snowbank of grated parmesan. We mixed it all together and it was magic 7. Fried Apple Pie ($7) - delicious and crispy like an upscale version of Taco Bell's Caramel Apple Empanada (which I love)! The ice cream was perfect vanilla ice cream. Rich and not to sweet with great vanilla flavor PARTING THOUGHT: Holeman and Finch really lives up to the hype! We loved the ambiance and were treated to friendly service and will definitely be back next time we are in town!
(5)Javahnda K.
Definitely one of the best burgers in Atlanta! I've been here twice and was impressed by the quality of food and good service. Despite the place being very small, we always managed to go even without reservations and nab a seat in the bar area. I'm not even a fan of burgers, but Holeman & Finch burgers are life changing. Soft, juicy, full of flavor and the fries are to die for too. Crisp, not too salty, and most importantly hot and fresh. My boyfriend and I plan on making H&F our burger spot more often.
(4)K K.
One of Atlanta's best hands down. You can't go wrong with any of their selections. You can go simple like their charcuterie, or try their burger but all the food items have always been on point. Menus change but try to marrow, carbonara, or the fish and chips - they're usually on the menu.
(5)Pamela S.
I didn't know anything about the burger hype when I popped in for a late lunch on a Sunday. There was a sign on the door that they were out of burgers, and I thought nothing of it...until the waiter explained. By the time I ordered they were actually able to serve burgers again, but I had already been seduced by idea of the fried shrimp and oyster po'boy. Now that I know how hard it is to get one's hands on a burger, perhaps that was a serious beginner's mistake...but what's done is done. My shrimp and oyster sandwich was incredibly greasy yet incredibly delicious, and while the battered onion rings on the side were almost overkill, I managed to enjoy them nonetheless. My arteries were partially salvaged by the small pile of greens on the plate. The burger will be on the top of my list for my next trip to Atlanta!
(5)Andrew K.
I ate at Holeman & Finch for the first time back in May and have been in love with the place ever since then. The duck liver pate and sweetbreads are delectable. One of the best Old Fashions I've ever had as well so they have great chefs AND great bartenders. When you couple great food and drink with superb customer service and a modern/sleek atmosphere, you get Holeman & Finch!
(5)Justin C.
Opted to come here for Sunday brunch/lunch with my father. It might have just been us, but it was slightly hard to find. I asked people walking in the area if they knew where it was and multiple people said they had never heard of it. Turns out, I was literally standing across the street and when calling the store, the host could see me.. It has no sign except for an HF logo on a large metal slab. It's across the street from a small plaza with Supercuts and Panera, and on the same side, sharing a parking area with Eugene Restaurant. For the food: The burger was really tender and delicious, and the bread was perfect. Also had the Chicken Liver Pate which I'd highly recommend. The Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boy had nice sauce and flavors, but overall was disappointing. Finally, had a small red bean (?) dish that my father enjoyed more than I did, but was definitely decent. If you've never been, I'd definitely recommend it for at least the burger and pate. I'm there are other dishes that are tasty as well as the place was packed when I went.
(4)Daniel S.
Gret atmosphere is awesome. I would avoid getting a meat and cheese plate because you do not get the bang for your buck (18$ for literally a sliver of chorizo, not my cup of tea). Besides the price and small quantity of items, the bacon caramel popcorn is fantastic. Deviled eggs are fantastic. The Pretzel is also fantastic. Get there early to get a spot at the bar and do not forget to try the burger.
(4)Tom S.
This place is ludicrous. If you like trying everything on the menu and every part of every animal paired with the right wine, beer, and (possibly or) bourbon, this is the place. Get there at open and stay a while. Great environment and great servers. Don't try to decide what to eat, ask the server to tell you what to eat. Cracklin salad was surprisingly delicious. The progression of flavors was impressive.
(5)Jennifer N.
Listen...you can read the other reviews that will explain the strategy for getting a burger ...I just simply want to say it is the best burger I have ever had. Do whatever you must do to get one..lol. But seriously I have had the burgers at Ann's Snack Bar, Bocado, the Vortex and several other highly coveted places...but this burger is the one or me. As other reviewers have stated the place is small and not really for kids...expect community seating. But we had a great experience. Ok now that that's out of the way try everything...the popcorn, fish and grits and everything else even the bacon flavored beer!!!!
(5)Tom E.
Yes, it says I have one check in here, but I have been here twice. So what the hell happened the first time I was here? A 2 hour wait, that was what- to hell with that- in 2 hours, I could have butchered my own cow and made "The Burger!". It took a while for me to get the courage to come back. As I was told that this place has unlimited burgers for their Sunday brunch, I thought it would be a good time to check it out, trying to be the first person there. I went on Father's Day- and no I was not the first person there. Getting there at 11:40AM (which mind you , no valet at that time, but they have it in the PM), I had a 40 minute (which ended up being 50+) wait for myself. F it, I am waiting this time! And so I did... She finally called, "TOM" and my pants shook with excitement- I was ready for the ride that I have been hearing about for years... Wait a minute, we are talking about food- my apologies... I sat in like a lovers booth (which I thought was small for 2 people, but perfect for my fat ass)- hey it was a seat, and I was that much closer to getting "The Burger". My server, Andy- came up and asked me if I wanted it, I told him hell yea! And to get me a "Southern Cola" (I needed a drink after that wait, and I kept hearing this place has some decent drinks). As I was waiting for my food, I realized that there aren't many seats, and I can see why the long wait(s)- which is ok, because it is quality over quantity here. "The Burger" came, and I killed the fries first. I wanted to tease that thing before it got inhaled. Now just an FYI- not a fan of onions, pickles, or mustard, but I had all 3 on "The Burger". I will have to say, it tasted well! Was it the best burger I have ever had? No- but, it is on my top 6 all time. The finely shaved onions and the crisp, fresh pickles helped out a lot! The mustard even had a nice zing. Oh yea, and the actual burger was great too! Andy asked me if I wanted anything else- I was about to get another burger, but I ended up getting "The Hootenanny"- a southern breakfast item. Damn that was good too! I ended up getting bacon caramel popcorn to go too, I liked it as well! I could have sat there the entire brunch getting one of every item, but I decided to hold back. I already dropped $70 on myself (oops)- but it was worth every penny. I liked the decor, but at the same time, I was surprised to not get a black napkin (as my dress pants got covered in lint). Other than that, the people were friendly (hell, Andy even commented on my wooden watch- that was cool!). So why not 5 stars? This is a STRONG 4, with sprinkles on top... But sometimes I think the illusion of the 24 burgers a night and the long long long waits can create the buzz. At the same time, when you wait that long, you would want to eat anything in front of you (at least that holds true for me). Don't worry, I will be back! If you do not valet, be careful where you park, seems like you can get towed if it even looks like you park in a wrong spot!
(4)Purnajyoti B.
"The Burger" tasted bold in this trendy restaurant bar. Two voluptuous burger patties were soft, seasoned and dressed in a string bikini of fresh veggies which situated between two golden buns. Nothing was trying to hide the flavor of the meat. There was a light spread on the crisped inside of the buns. The chicken skins had too much hot sauce, so maybe other flavors of this dish or the devilled eggs may be worth requesting.
(4)Michael U.
Items selected: Spikey #1 - Old Tom Gin, Bonal, Combier Pamplemousse, Lime, Swedish Herb Bitters, Sea Salt Bread Box with Salted Butter - Crostini, Gruyere Ciabatta, Bacon Baguette, Multigrain, Dinner Roll, Pumpernickel Walnut Poached Farm Egg and Duck Liver - Griddled bacon, Johnny Cake, Sorghum Syrup Glazed Sweetbreads - Baby Squash, Hen of the Wood, Honey Jus Crunchy Madame - Riverview Smoked Ham, Gruyere, Egg Mondongo Tripe with Crispy Plantains Bacon Caramel Popcorn with Pork Fat Infused Caramel Sticky Toffee Pudding with Whipped Cream Raved for its Burger, now available at Turner Field where I would be only a few hours later watching The Braves, and amongst a handful of Public Houses and "Gastropubs" that started the trend instead of following it, my visit to Holeman & Finch was somewhat spur of the moment as spotty weather had kept me in Buckhead after my family had turned north for the day but arriving just as the restaurant opened its doors what I found was far better than I'd hoped - a largely empty restaurant with educated service and a menu that, although pricey for a 'public house,' featured some of my very favorite things prepared in very unique ways. A really beautiful space with wood floors and exposed cement walls playing point/counterpoint with floor to ceiling windows and various seating options including a large bar with a copious collection of wine and spirits and a cocktail menu to match it seemed only rational to begin with a drink and the house made 'bread box,' the former very refreshing and the later amongst the best bread services I've had in recent memory, particularly the savroy ciabatta. Moving onward to plates proper with the kitchen happy to send them out one at a time the progression was admittedly compromised by selecting exceedingly heavy dishes but opting to go sweet to savory and small to large the delivery could not have been better - the breakfasty eggs, foie, and pancake like something straight out of APdC while the sweetbreads proved clean, creamy, and vegetal leading into a toasty and traditional croque and spicy-gives-way-to-sweet bowl of tripe with an amazing degree of depth and textural nuance. Sated but not stuffed despite the richness of that which had already occurred desserts would prove every bit as good as the savories, the nontraditional Sticky Toffee Pudding described as a "fig brownie meets bread pudding meets a lot of butter and toffee" amongst the sweetest interpretations of the dish I've experienced and the signature popcorn, a gift from the kitchen, exactly as decadent as it sounds - the savory notes coming through on the finish with a great mouthfeel akin to creamy caramel meets good Tonkotsu ramen broth.
(4)Brad H.
Everything from the staff to the burger to the grouper cheeks to the float were phenomenal. Highly recommend it while you're in Atlanta. Btw, the cocktails were amazing
(5)Jim K.
Simply the best. Theres nothing else to say. Best burger in Atlanta, hands down.
(5)Alexandra P.
The burger is to die for, if you get the chance it's a must order. The bone marrow was also delicious and the clams as well. Overall a great spot, loved everything about it and it was definitely well worth the wait!
(5)Eliza R.
I have visited H&F 3 times, and I have yet to eat or drink anything here that I don't love. If you want a guaranteed amazing meal in Buckhead, this is the place to go. My approach is to go with several friends so we can order a lot and try as many items as possible. The menu for the most part (except the burger) is small plates, so easily shareable. Most recently, we ordered charcuterie board, pimento cheese, deviled eggs 3 ways, heirloom tomatoes, carbonara, farm egg with foie gras, and of course the burger! Everything was amazing, but my favorite item was the farm egg with foie gras. It was perfectly seared foie gras, poached farm egg, the most delicious bacon ever, Johnny cakes, and sorghum syrup. Yum!!! The pimento cheese was also incredible. The burger is definitely worth waiting for, especially because you can spend your down time eating and drinking your way through the menu! The only downside to H&F is they do not take reservations, so you have to work for a spot at the bar while you wait on busy nights. This will definitely not stop me from continuing to go here though!
(5)Torrey S.
The food was tasty. We had the pimento cheese, po boy, and burger. Everything was good for what it was. The burger was exactly what I like in a double cheeseburger, but did not feature a anything special flavor or ingredient wise. The po boy was cooked very well, tender meat and crunchy breading with good basic ingredients. My complaint is the atmosphere and "expectation" was a little high for what it is. Good food, expensive drinks. Small ( for the south) portions. Mostly just not impressed over all. Tasted good though. Great place for a local as opposed to a traveler looking for some gem.
(3)Lena N.
this place was featured on the food network and so we've always had this restaurant on our "to do list". we went here a few weeks ago as a double date. this place is very hyped up, especially about their bacon popcorn and burgers. we didn't care for the popcorn, but we did come for their famous HF burgers. let's break down, shall we? FOOD: like I said before, all 4 of us each ordered our own burgers. the burgers was your classic american cheeseburger. it came with 2 buns, 2 patties, and 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese. the ketchup and mustard is left on the side and they give you very little -- equivalent to one of those ketchup packets they give you at a fast food joint. other than the burger itself, the dish comes with fries. the fries are nothing special, just a touch of salt..no extra flavoring. I tried to burger by itself btw; i'll give 'em credit for the juicyness, but it still lacked flavor for me. I've been to enough burger places to compare. PRICING: for a double date (total of 4 ppl), with a burger per person and 2 drinks (from the bar)...our bill came out to around $70 for LUNCH! idk about you guys, but that's crazy expensive for a lunch bill. keep in mind that the burgers are real pricey at $12 each. CONCLUSION: H&F didn't live up to all their hype. would I go back? maybe, but I won't be ordering their burgers though.
(3)Connor G.
Awesome experience, came in at 10pm had "the burger" it was amazing.... Like butter melting in your mouth.. Sam was our service tonight, and I really enjoyed how personal he was with us. I hate when servers act like they have a broom up their ass! So long story short make a reservation and come when they are flipping the buttery patties you won't regret it!!
(5)Yisi L.
It's more like a foodie ceremony or adventure rather than a meal. I heard about this place and of course the burger madness a lot. So when I needed to pick a Sunday brunch spot for my out-of-town friend, H&F definitely sounds cooler than a regular choice in Virginia Highland. So we got there around 11:40 am on a Sunday morning and it was almost impossible to get in. It was small, or at least the waiting area and the bar were small. Just imagine the check out line on Black Friday. It was weird, awkward but fun: I was holding a drink and standing right beside a table where people were still eating... Waiters are friendly, making their ways in the crazy crowd. Finally we got seated. The table was tiny, right size for two burger plates. Menu is fun and has a Sunday newspaper on the back. Ordered bacon caramel popcorn, pimento cheese and two burgers. Listen, you've got order some appetizer otherwise you'll be starving while waiting forever for the burger. The popcorn was really good, I wish I could have it in a movie theater; pimento cheese was okay, Empire State South has better one. Then, the burger. I saw how they assemble the burger while waiting; they make a whole bunch each time, not one by one. The bun was cold. After one bite I was a little bit disappointed- it was decent but did not really blow me away. It was a greasy, sinful burger with nice house made pickles. Can I say the only thing I love is their pickles? I talked to my neighbors who were burger fans and we all agreed that it was decent but not the best. Farm Burger may be better. Fries here are pretty good though. I'm pretty sure this is a great place for foodies but the burger is somehow overrated. I'll probably come back for a bizarre food dinner. BTW It was interesting to watch a dress-up lady taking off the buns and onions, slicing the patty and feeding herself with fork. This is not supposed to happen at a burger place.
(4)Ana M.
The burger is good, but there's so much more to this place, such as: Best drinks in town. I never had a bad one. Fun bar scene. It is always busy (even on random weekdays) with sophisticated folk hoping to imbibe in high quality drinks and munch on gourmet pub fare. Last time I was there we talked to a kind older couple who ended up giving us their seats, and later talked about the history of cocktails with a tipsy cocktail expert from the neighborhood. You will never have a bad time here. Awesome servers. The bartenders know everything about cocktails. They will handcraft something novel based on your tastes and moods, or they will wow you with one of their signature options. They also know everything about the menu. The table servers do not disappoint and in fact last time I bonded with the server over how awesome all the food, and especially the carbonara is. Which brings me to the carbonara. Authentic as it can be with a pretty little yolk on top just waiting for that fork. And everything else on the menu... my favorites are the pate, the devilled eggs (best in town), the steak tartare and the field peas. The best smelling hand soap in any bar I have been to. no joke. Sweet ambience, awesome vibe. Linton Hopkins is one of Atlanta's best chefs and, (little known fact), his dad is an amazing neurologist, and one of my favorite lecturers at Emory Med school. (ok that was a tangent).
(5)S B.
The only reason people go here for the first time is the burger. The infamous "only-sold-after-10pm-except-for-at-brunch" burger. We went for brunch... to try the burger (duh). The place is super small and the bar is very crowded. There was something ridiculous like a 2.5 hour wait for a table (WHAT?!), so we opted to scope out a bar seat. Luckily, we found two in about 15 minutes, but had it have been much longer, I would have bailed. We had deviled eggs (nothing special) and two burgers. The burger is pretty damn good. Two thin patties with melty American cheese and caramelized onion. Pickles, too. I'd totally eat it again, but I think there are other burgers in Atlanta that are more deserving of fame (ex. Harper Station's Beltline burger), where you also don't have to wait all afternoon for a table. Maybe my expectations were set too high, but I don't think I'd go back. I'm glad I had the burger, though, but would totally take an In-n-Out burger over this one any day.
(3)Kelly H.
Delicious!!!! Some favorites were the pimento cheese sandwich and the burger. The pink lady drink was also great. I have absolutely no complaints and will be back very soon. Thanks holeman! Keep it up!
(5)Lauren A.
Still great place - just thought I'd point out that after a revisit, the 10pm burgers and the weekend burgers are both good and taste, well... the same to me... So, if you cant wait until 10pm, be sure to visit on the weekends!
(4)Phil R.
I know the Kobe beef burgers are really highly rated, but the restaurant could be so much more. They pride themselves on mixology, but it REALLY doesn't take 20 minutes to make a drink. Service is an theoretical abstract thought here. The waiters and bartenders are hipsters that enjoy you waiting 20 minutes for a drink ironically. They will never tell you the limited burger amount on Saturday is drawing near. Instead they LOVE to enjoy telling you after they've sold out. The rest of the menu is eclectic at best or weird in straight talk. Save yourself the stress. Go to any other nearby bar. OVERRATED!
(2)Tim A.
I had a lot of fun visiting Holeman and Finch for the 10 PM burger release. I arrived at about 9:20 on a weeknight and there were still 9 left at that time. I passed the time enjoying the superb beer selection. I also followed the waiter's advice and tried one of the cheeses. They didn't bring a lot of it, but they picked a great one. I really need to catch up on my cheese lingo to know what the heck I'm talking about, but needless to say there were a bunch of subtle flavors that went over my head (in a good way). I'm sure the burger was made even better by the fact that I'd waited until 10 PM to eat and I was damn hungry. I respect a place that tries to do a simple dish really, really, well, and that's exactly what this burger perfects. There's no denying it, this place rules. If I were to return, I'd bring someone else who hadn't had the burger yet, force them to give me one bite of it, and proceed to explore all the other great stuff that's happening on this menu.
(5)Lisa P.
I find myself with a shortage of adjectives to describe my experience here last night. First, ask for Kaleb at the bar. He is, without question, the best bartender I have encountered in my 46 years. He made me a cucumber based cocktail--not on the menu--which required me to close my eyes and have a moment of privacy. That. Good. I followed it with a cocktail called the "ol' blind Darby". I could spend a lifetime deciding which one was better. Husband had the famous burger. It was like every really great fast food burger combined and then elevated with amazing finishes. And $12! But back to Kaleb--I promise he isn't my brother or my best friend, I just met him last night, but his customer service was exceptional. He made us feel like we were just as cool as the clearly rich and gorgeous super model standing behind us. And after a couple of his drinks, I felt like a super model. Enjoy:)
(5)Ben S.
You know, I have to say, I didn't love the burger. I found it kind of dry and salty. Heresy, I know. But I did love everything else. My wife and I have been back to H&F a bunch of times now, and each time it impresses us with the quality of the food and the drinks. The sweetbreads are fantastic, as is the marrow. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had a bad meal there. And the drinks are really, really well done! Virtually every drink is well-balanced and delicious. Often the drinks have new flavor combinations I'd never have thought of, or new liquors I didn't know existed. Everything is a bit pricey, but well worth it.
(4)Silvia S.
The burger was truly amazing! It left me craving for more. I gave the place a four star because when placing our order the waiter did not inform us that they were out of fries. Once I received my plate and saw onion rings instead of fries, I couldn't help but to feel let down. I had imagined having the "best burger in the US" (according to my BF - he's had many many many burgers) with nothing else but fries. They just go together plus I don't like onion rings so that might have added to my disappointment. I'm already planning on going back sometime this week. I need to try THE BURGER and fries, together.
(4)Dan W.
We had the duck liver pate, the pork belly sliders, the carbanara and the toffee pudding for dessert. They were all fantastic. Though the waitress advised us the plates were small, the three plates and dessert filled us with no problem. All the food was unbelievably good and made you want to savor every single bite. The service and ambiance were perfect for a date night and we loved being in the middle of the city.
(5)Hazel J.
Long wait: agree with past reviews: get there early, get on the list for a table, start a tab at the bar, reserve a burger with the bartender DRINKS ARE STRONG. Hallelujah Deviled eggs: so good Cheese plate: good Kale salad: my fiance loved it, but i found it salty Burgers: the "infamous burger" was very, very good. from a "traditional" standpoint, this may be the best traditional burger in america. Take a taxi so you can enjoy their drinks while you are waiting for their burger. Prepare to be smelling the person's deodorant next to you - the bar gets packed, and the tables are tight!
(4)Amber A.
This was my second visit (last visit was years ago late night). I felt it was noisy and very tight for a restaurant. The menu was confusing to read. If you are on a diet or watching your food (which I was) you have very little to choise from. They do not have Kettle One, which is fine but being such a high end bar it was surprising. I had a salad, steak tartar and a few bites of the pimento cheese app. All were great but it is not place I would go back with all the great choices in Atlanta......except for late night for a burger! :) We were a big group and I will say the service was great.
(3)Marge L.
I had been looking forward to experiencing this place after hearing all the talk around town. I really really wanted to be a raving fan of this place, but I was pretty disappointed. Our server contributed greatly to the experience by pretty much forgetting that we were even there. Also, we were say in a very small space, and by that I mean that there wasn't enough room on the table, we ended up having take sit our drinks on the window seal next to our table it was so small. The food was fair, and honestly, might have tasted better if we had been provided with better service and an adequately sized space.
(3)Anthony D.
Finally made it here last night. I got the burger, and the bacon caramel popcorn, and my boyfriend got the tortellini. Everything was delicious and full of great flavor. That burger really was something. I will definitely have to go get it again. Please go try this place if you have not yet experienced its goodness!
(5)Clint S.
Overall great experience. Burgers are top notch and affordable. Fries are cooked well. Even the condiments are great. Speaking of, it's a true testament to this burger that it needs no condiments whatsoever. I also shared the sticky toffee pudding with my girlfriend. I feel bad for not taking a picture. It's a very generous portion for sharing. Tastes great. I think the best part is that it isn't overly sweet. Don't let the "wait" intimidate you. Been here a couple of times now. You can almost always find room at the bar.
(5)John S.
Came back for visit #2. This time to try the burger after reading many reviews on such topic. I also ordered the bone marrow. The first time I had bone marrow it was in Scottsdale Arizona. A life-changing event. I wanted the same experience here. It fell way short to a non-event. The bone marrow dish here was coated in a gritty substance that resembled cornmeal or some fine dusting of breadcrumb - not sure which. But whatever it was, it totally removed any flavor provided by the bone marrow - a total loss and a total fail. Second, the burger. Although presentation was a 9 or 10. The flavor was a nothing. I don't know what the hype is! The bread/bun was good. Perhaps the meat alone was the kicker. I don't know. I got no response with my taste buds. Another non-event. I'll add that my companion thought the burger was the best she ever had. The cocktail I ordered really kicked butt! That is something they really master here. My first visit here was EXCELLENT - tried a variety of goodies. Second visit - a total miss (except the cocktail). I will return, but I must reduce the stars. When I come for bone marrow, I want to TASTE bone marrow.
(4)Shan K.
Awesome! We came here for dinner and started off with some cocktails at the bar since there was a 30 min wait. Don't remember which drink I got but it was delicious and potent. The space is small and intimate - great for dates or small groups (4-5 people). My friends were raving about 'the burger' so that's one of the things we ordered....and YES it was good. Simple burger but flavored and cooked perfectly. It wouldn't say it was the burger I've had but it was pretty decent. We also ordered a bunch of other dishes to share and all of them were really great. I would imagine everything on the menu is good based on our experience here. They also have a really cool glass fridge where they keep their cuts :) Definitely recommended!
(4)Samantha L.
I came here for drinks with a group of 6 people on Thursday night around 8pm. I am a HUGE Old Fashioned fan and am so happy to report that this is the best Old Fashioned I have ever had. Only sad part is I live in NYC! I have had only 1 other Old Fashioned on par with this one. The orange aroma you smell when you go to drink the Old Fashioned is amazing. The bartender was able to get this without muddling anything or rubbing the orange on the glass to make it messy. It was truly a treat to have an Old Fashioned this good! Get an Old Fashioned! You won't be sorry!
(4)Ravi G.
Are people insane?! This burger tasted like a McDonald's double cheeseburger. All the burgers come well done and are basically two thin greasy patties with crappy American cheese. Eat this then go to mcdonalds and tell me I'm wrong. The fries were good and only redeeming part of this meal. I had gotten the hush puppies as an appetizer which were also worse than long john silvers counterpart. Even the service sucked. This place is tiny and not even close to capacity when we ate and the server(s) did not come around often and didn't even ask us how our food was. They all seemed pretty amateur. I got my burger packed to go and they have me a fancy brown paper bag. There was even a party that left after a few minutes after sitting cuz the menu is so limited. How is this the BEST burger in Atlanta?! My minds been blown
(2)Alexa A.
Have you ever wanted to find a place that combined badass specialized cocktails with amazingly crafted comfort food? Holeman and Finch has you covered. Every cocktail we ordered was fantastic - but strong so watch out! For starters we did the devilled egg trio and bacon caramel popcorn. Both were good but I definitely liked the popcorn more. The egg trio comes with one of each flavor of egg so if two people are gunning for the same flavor it gets a bit awkward. For our mains most had the burger and I had the carbonara because I was craving some pasta. It was wonderfully cooked and well spiced. Still, when I tried a bite of my sister's burger (which she graciously shared) I saw why that's what the restaurant is known for. Perfectly cooked, and wonderfully juicy, my mouth is watering just thinking about their delicious take on a pretty standard menu item. What to order: get a HOT ROD! cocktail and a burger and you'll be one happy camper.
(4)Shyam S.
I feel terrible writing this, but I thought the H & F burger at Turner Field was better than the original product. GASP I know, I'm fucking terrible, but I had what can only be described as a foodgasm the first time I bit into the H & F burger at the Ted ... and I waited a whole year to try the real deal, and just didn't think it was as good as the first one. On the other hand, the star of the meal for me was the BBQ brisket slider. Delicious.
(3)Shawn D.
2 of my best friends and I having dinner and drinks on a Saturday night while visiting a new city- it doesn't get much better than that. The food at Holeman & Finch doesn't either. We started with the pimento cheese and our server, Sam, provided us with solid suggestions for a charcuterie plat: bresaola, guanciale, and 2 delicious cheeses. One of the cheeses was really intense. I'm talking about the kind that makes your mouth feel somewhat tingly and numb, but in a good way. Quite an experience. We then decided to stray off of the beaten path by ordering the Tote de Cochon (head cheese) and the veal brains. As someone who had zero experience with either dish, I must say I was unsure of our decision but after having them I have absolutely no regrets. The tote de cocoon came with raw honeycomb and a spicy grain mustard that were excellent sweet/acidic/spicy complements. The brains were served with capers and toast points. Absolutely delicious. For the mains, I had the burger. I just cannot agree with anyone who knocks the burger. Hands down the best I've ever had and worth the several month-long painstaking wait I went through to get it. It was juicy inside, charred/crispy outside, and the beef itself was delicious. The bun was warm and toasted well with melted cheese, red onion, and pickles. If not for the prior dishes, I could have eaten two. In addition, our server, Sam, was excellent. He was quite humorous and fully understood what was on the menu. Best of all was that he was extremely patient in providing us suggestions because we had plenty of questions. Overall, I could not have asked for a better meal while visiting Atlanta. I hope to return soon.
(5)Yinka T.
I visited H&F last Wed and enjoyed myself. Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambience: 3 Location/Parking: 3 Food: I got The Burger and had high expectations. It was delicious but not quite foodgasmic. I also had a sampling of three appetizers: oysters, figs and ermmm... maybe duck something. The figs were quite savory. The other two were not as remarkable. I got the toffee pudding as my dessert...oh my dayssssssss. That was worth the trip! I had the tequila cocktail (can't remember the name on menu) and was very pleased. Service: Very good service. We did not make a reservation for Wed night and had to wait for a barside seating for about 20 minutes. It did not feel horrible because we got some drinks during the wait ;) The waiter made an error with the apps order and was quick to fix it but left the erroneous app with us. It worked out to be 3 apps for the price of 2 :) Ambience: I guess this is one of those modern setups that looks rusty at night. Not really my thing. Location: It was challenging to find this place. There was no visible signage on the street. Make sure to go through the arch driveway. There is complimentary valet, which is quite convenient. I'll return for the toffee pudding
(4)Jake J.
If you're going out for a drink, they have some really good, creative cocktails. Service at the bar was also on point. Despite the limited space, the bartender actually brought menus out to us and served us when we had nowhere to sit or rest our drinks. If you're going for food, on the other hand, go elsewhere. We had a few appetizers, 2 types of entrees, and 2 desserts amongst our group. The burger, which had been praised in other reviews, amounted to a more expensive Five Guys burger. It offered nothing special, including its preparation. The appetizers were a little more creative and the desserts were good. Service was adequate but nothing more. Rather than serving around the table, they served across the table which I thought was odd. At one point, I had water spilled on me and toast points dropped on the floor near me. They're definitely cramped for space, but I think all the servers need to slow down a bit considering the dining room doesn't really seat that many people. On a side note, all 4 members of our group experienced mild food poisoning after our visit. While this sometimes is inevitable, it does make it hard for me to ever consider returning.
(2)Ching H.
I have heard from my friends great thing about The Burger. I wasn't really interested since I'm not a burger person but today when my friend invited me, I've decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. Three of us, we ordered Caramel Bacon Popcorn, Buffalo chicken skins, and Chicken Liver Pate. Caramel Bacon Popcorn: When you put the popcorn in your mouth, you get this amazingly weird at first taste. Sweet taste from the caramel and smokey taste from the bacon. You can immediately taste the sweetness and bacon flavor. It was delicious! There were three bacon pieces mixed with the popcorn as well. Bacon was bit hard to chew and salty but the taste was there. I really recommend it. Buffalo Chicken Skins: Fried chicken skins in buffalo sauce. Sauce was nothing special, tasted like any other buffalo sauce. However, the chicken skin (my first time trying it) was crunchy and tasty. It was fried perfectly. Chicken Liver Pate: Liver pate topped with sweet jelly, served in a small glass container with breads. Bread was hard to bite off. I have never tried liver pate so I've decided to try it for the first time. Pate was smooth but it had a strong smell to it that I didn't really like. My friends loved it. All three of us ordered the famous "The Burger". I ordered coke and it was served in a small coca cola bottle. I ordered coke thinking burger will be too heavy. The burger was served juicy and warm. It had two patties, onions, cheese, and sweet pickles. Perfect combination!!! I don't eat pickles but decided to try the burger as is without asking them to eliminate anything. I took the first bite of burger and understood why it was so popular. Meat was so juicy and tender. Sweet pickles were great, balance the taste perfectly. Chef really thought this through. Most importantly, burger was not heavy at all. Fries came on the side but it was nothing special. What's special is the house made ketchup. It was acidity and sweet. I like ketchup with everything and this ketchup was superb. Overall, I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. From their complementary valet parking to cool looking unisex restroom. This will be my only place to go when I want to grab a burger.
(4)Kyle D.
As others have stated... the burger, that is all! *yes, its nothing fancy. yes, their may be some "exotic" burgers out there with fancy cheese and sauces... but if you want simply the best classic American burger you can find, this is it!
(5)Peter K.
Once they removed the limit on the number of burgers they make, I had to come. I had one before at a special event and this burger was just as good. The ground chuck and ground beef with American cheese and some pickles on buttered buns... amazing! Big plus on their beer recommendations! The service was really good as they come by frequently to see how you're doing. Parking is valet unless you find street parking around the area. The only downside is they have a shared dining table in the main dining area that can be a bit tight and awkward if the people sitting near you like to chit chat with you.
(4)Joy W.
Guys, I've been in Atlanta for almost 4 years and I just now went to Holeman and Finch!! Their famous burger was a mystery to me because previously you could only get their burger after 10pm and they only made 20 a day, OR get it on Sundays for brunch. I've never wanted to wait and eat a burger that late on a weeknight, and I'm always at church on Sundays, so I never had the chance to come. UNTIL NOW! *Drumroll* They added their burger to their regular menu!!! So now you can get it any time. On the night that me and my friend planned to come, she ended up getting a flat tire a block away (watch out for that stupid pot hole)! After an hour and half of standing in the cold trying to fix the flat and smelling the wafts of H&F burger, we finally made it to the restaurant. SERVICE - 5 Stars was magnificent. They saw that we had 3 people in our party and helped us keep an eye out in the bar area for a table that was opening up. We started against the wall, but shortly after our appetizer arrived, they asked us if we wanted to move to a round table so that the 3 of us could see each other. How considerate!! The waiter also recommended a cheese to match our charcuterie per our request, and it turned out delicious. The burgers came out promptly and they just did a really great job taking care of us. We ended up staying and chatting for quite a bit of time after we finished, yet they didn't pressure us to leave despite the long line near the door. We appreciated that. FOOD - 5 Stars We started with a cured meat, the Coppa, which had this beautiful flavor without being too salty. SO GOOD. The Thomasville Tomme cheese paired great with our Coppa since the Coppa was a bit richer, so the Tomme was a bit sharper to contrast. We also got the Gruyere Stuffed Pretzel Bites (each order comes with 2), but I didn't try any so that I could save my calorie count for the burger. However, my friends seemed to enjoy the pretzel. But let's talk about that burger. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT! I'm a person that gets disappointed with high expectations, but this burger lived up to its expectations. Also, the fries don't look the sexiest in pictures, so I thought they would be bad, but those fries are AWESOME. ATMOSPHERE - 4 Stars The decor is great, don't get me wrong. I love that you can see the hanging cured meats when you come in. And the bathroom is the most creative one I've seen in the city with their sliding doors. But, the layout of the restaurant is really slender and tight, so that it is a bit difficult to walk around without being in a waiter's way or bumping into someone sitting down. That also means seating is very limited. I would come with a party of 2-4 people. Anything larger than that is difficult, and you'll be stuck at the communal long table, if you're lucky. PARKING Complimentary valet. The restaurant sits underneath an apartment complex, so it looks like you're driving under the apartments. Overall, H&F is a wonderful dining establishment, and I'm a bit upset that it took me this long to finally visit one of Atlanta's must-eat burger restaurants.
(5)Sheek T.
We had buffalo chicken skins that were so freaking awesome and fattening at the same time. "The Burger" was good too but one of the patties was too under cooked for my taste. We also got the cajun chips which were ok. I'd give them 5 stars but the waitress wasn't very friendly. Looked at me crazy when I asked for a food menu instead of the drink menu I had.
(4)Brad C.
2 burgers, carbanara, and the deviled eggs.. that is all. I may die in peace. Snag some seats at the bar to avoid the reservation madness. We'll be back.
(5)David F.
I don't think there are many places in the A-Town that do what H&F does. They make EVERYTHING from scratch except maybe cheese. They make their own bread, their own ketchup, own mustard, own pickles, cure their own meat and etc. The place is almost like a market and butcher shop in one with just enough room to have a restaurant and bar. H&F takes the traditional old school southern flavor and puts it right back in the south again. It almost like the chef is afraid to waste any part of an animal. This guy will cook it all. (HIDE YOUR LIVESTOCK). I'll spare the detailed review of the burger. You should already know it's one of the best. But what I will say is that if you REALLY want one your best bet is to 1) Go to the Braves game or 2) Go to Sunday brunch at H&F. Otherwise you will be part of the rat race to get one of the few burgers at the late hour. But if you aren't going to get a burger, let me challenge you to be open-minded and adventurous. Go for the unique culinary experience and leave saying you tried something you never had before.
(5)Tamara Q.
One of my favorite places for cocktails great food. Their cocktail menu alone is worth coming here. The bar tenders making the cocktails look like artists working on masterpieces! They use unique combinations and look like they are putting their heart and soul into every drink. The food, in my opinion, is prob more like a 4 star. I personally love their burger (which they only make 24 of every night. They sell out at about 8:30 and don't serve them until 10 pm. I recommend getting there at 8- 8:30, place your order and put your name down for a table. Grab drinks, and hang in the bar area until you get seated. Munch on appetizers until 10.) I also love their hot dogs and chicken pate. They are really overpriced! The cost per item is misleading because it averaged about $7 but they are freaking small, so you have to order a million appetizers to actually appetize (I realize that's not a word, but seemed appropriate) Like I said, I love the burger, but i prob wouldn't go JUST for the burger because of the hassle, and because there are lots of other awesome burger joints in town, but the drinks are sooo worth going for, and hey, you might as well order the burger since you're there.
(5)No E.
I come here often, just decided to review today. Food and service is consistently good, I like the variance with their drink menu. Overall great late night spot
(4)A C.
The waiter was more interested in trying to show off his vocabulary than answer simple questions such as "What meat is in this?" A simple answer of "pork" would have sufficed but instead I received a gross description of how the animal was gutted prior to cooking without ever mentioned the type of animal. I ordering the carbonara and received was is clearly small portions for the price which tasted like bacon-flavored Raman noodles.
(1)Theryl J.
Absolutely. The. Best. Burger. I've. Ever. Had. So I initially tried to eat at H&F on Thursday evening but they were completely full, including the bar. I waited for about 20 mins and no one left. Now I understand why. I'd heard about these famous burgers from friends who tried them at the Braves Games, so I knew it was something special. I didn't really bother to look at the rest of the menu, because the goal was to get the burger. I did notice that they had a decent amount of other things, including deviled eggs, but again, I was only concerned with the burger. And then the burger came....and I do believe the heavens opened, the Angels descended, and told me that this is the place I was trying to get to in life!!! Yes, the burger is THAT GOOD! It's like every great burger you've ever had in life, TIMES 10! I'm currently watching my calories, so I told them to "hold the bun" and the burger was even MORE delicious. Please go to H&F and order the burger. Now....don't wait! They are open until 2am.....I'm now a believer. H&F FOR LIFE!!!!
(5)Amanda W.
the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all
(5)Alex C.
Things have changed.... No longer is the burger exclusive. They have placed it on the menu all day and at turner field. Looks like the food purist gave way to profits. Unfortunately the burger became just a burger. I went back when they took care of each individual of the 24 burgers. Juiciest medium well burger without it being greasy. I went this week. They don't ask how you want your burger. They just give you well done and all the juicy goodness has been cooked away. Their seating in the restaurant has always been horrible if you get the tv tray sized table by the windows. They put your drinks on the window sill. You get an amazing view of a parking lot! The food is still good. Just no longer the best burger in town. Their crown will be taken by bones, grindhouse, or illegal food because they off the same high quality, cooked to your liking burgera with different toppings, and actual ambience.
(4)Murali P.
I am yet to figure out the hype about their burger. It's good, I agree but I have had equally good ones. Maybe I fell for the hype and had higher expectations
(3)John E.
(a much longer version of this review with photos, also posted to my food blog) Hollman and Finch Public House has become something of an Atlanta institution, it's located at 2277 Peachtree Road (I'm not sure if it's considered Buckhead or if it's Mid-Town, but Peachtree Battle is probably more accurate). I don't know how many times I've heard about the hamburger offered here and how it's the best in town. I really, really wanted to sample one, only to find out that they have this peculiar custom of only serving a limited quantity (24 double patties) a night, right at 10:00 PM. Once they're gone, they're gone. The interior is really interesting, with exposed glass walls to the exterior showcasing the bar. Inside there's a narrow hallway to wood booths. We elected to sit at open tables at the bar. Everyone else purchased signature drinks (mostly bourbon), but as you will note based on my reviews, I'm more of a beer-guzzling kind of guy. I chose the Lagunas IPA as one that I hadn't yet tried and was quite satisfied with it. Since the burgers weren't available, we elected to order two of their other signature dishes: Sapelo Island Clams (we ordered two pots) - these fantastic local clams come from the waters around Savannah and Brunswick and at Hollman and Finch, they're boiled in a creamy stock with rye whisky, bacon and jalapeño. Served with toasted wedges to absorb all that flavor - I believe this was my favorite item sampled during our restaurant crawl - simple delicious. I could eat two pots of these easily by myself. Veal Brains - now you won't often find me ordering organ meats although I've had plenty in my lifetime. Brains are actually one of the purest of the bunch with a light, delicate flavor (almost non-existent, which is usually why I pass on them). At Hollman and Finch, the brains are lightly breaded and pan-fried, served with a dark ghee, capers and vinegar. They are quite delicious (or at least what they're cooked in provides the right mix of fat and acid to satisfy anyone) - served with toasted bread wedges. As a tease, there are H&F "Hamburger" shirts for sale behind the bar - bastards! I'll make sure to visit again and sample more of the fine fare at Hollman and Finch Public House - the foods really harken back to a time when you visited pubs for your nightly meal with the family. The service was quite good and the ambience interesing. The sun was starting to fall and the lighting coming through the front windows was amazing.
(4)Brittany W.
The H&F burger is one of my favorite burgers ever. And for good reason, I'm not sure what it is about it but whenever we go to Turner field I graciously stand in a long line to get one. My husband and I decided to try the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. The inside was a little cramped, we luckily got our own table instead of being put at a long one with other parties. However not a lot of stretching or moving around room, so I definitely wouldn't try to bring a kid here later on a weekend. We ordered two of their cocktails and they were wonderful. I can't remember what entree my hubs ordered but I stuck with the burger and it was like usual, heaven in my mouth. The service was pretty good, we overall had a great time and will probably be back!
(4)Charlotte K.
I don't get this place. The food isn't great, the service is worse, the burgers are overrated. If you want a good burger go to cafe 640 on Mondays when they're 2 for 1 and you don't have to fight a line of hipsters to get them
(2)Michelle T.
Holeman was on the list for the burger. I'm gonna really just talk about the burger. Now I'm not a burger conneseuir, so my comparison list is short. But for me, here's the secret to this yummy burger that gets my thumbs up. First, it is delicious. Second, the entire burger is made in house except for the cheese. For me here's the secret to their good, but let's step back for a second for those of us who used to or maybe still do frequent McDonald's. Either you loved the Big Mac or the Quarter Pounder with cheese. It's OK, pallets may have grown but honestly the Quarter Pounder with cheese? Not a bad burger flavor wise. The H&F burger? The flavor reminded me of a 5 star quarter pounder and since I no longer eat McDonald's, I was A OK with that! It's simple. Two patties... Oh wait. That makes it a Double Quarter Pounder with cheese! Yea! Yea! Two patties, pickles, onions, warm toasty bun and house made ketchup and mustard on the side and juicy!! The flavor you can't see... You must taste. And flavor it has. Yes, you should make reservations. Yes, it's small. Yes, the bar is a cool hang out spot with craft drinks and a nice selection of beer with some local brewery cameos. Yes there is valet. Yes, the service was good. Yes, you should definitely give H&F a try.
(4)Luis V.
Having been told that this place had some of the best burgers in Atlanta I was having some high expectations, but I was not disappointed when I got to try The Burger. The restaurant was very well decorated and furnished and the bar was stocked full, offering many drinks for your drinking pleasure. The table were nice and cozy with candles offering a homey atmosphere. Everyone at our table order the burger and were eagerly waiting. The Burger came out with a side of fries, ketchup, and mustard. The ketchup had a tangy taste to it that made the fries very enjoyable. The Burger itself looked scrumptious, displaying double patties, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese. The meat was so juicy and cooked to a nice medium rare. Everything was so well crafted and I would recommend this place to anyone, from casual outing to a classy affair.
(5)Kaung S.
I'm sad to be writing this review in 2015 instead of for my first visit in 2014. The first time was game-changing. I tasted THE burger, and it lived up to every bit of the mythical hype. The beauty of its flavors resulted from the simplicty. A toasted bun, good size beef patties, good 'ol melted cheese, and the right layering and proportions of these ingredients. That moment will stand out because I tasted the best burger I've ever had in my life. My friends who accompanied me all went silent when our burgers came out. For several minutes, it was just eating, and head nodding in appreciation and respect. That visit, we waited over 2 hours just to get in on a Sunday afternoon. Totally worth the wait! Skip ahead one year to July 2015. I thought OK, enough time has passed. I've been to several other burger places, I'm a little wiser about living in Atlanta, let's go back to have that experience again. I'm being super picky here, but I ended up having a 9/10 time, not the 10/10. And this is in spite of virtually no wait time. I knew to get there around 2-3pm this time, after the initial lunch rush had passed. We got seated immediately, our drinks and orders were taken promptly, and the burgers came out within 10 minutes-- nice, hot, and fresh. Yet the taste wasn't the same. The buns were still toasted, but something was off. The overall size seemed bigger, and thus harder to eat. I couldn't really pinpoint the taste difference, but I knew it wasn't the same burger I had before. Very minor point here, but the menu had changed too. Gone was the comic inspired picture one, in place of a traditional menu. So overall, you're talking about an A experience being a letdown from an A+ one. I would still recommend that any burger lover should go to compare this burger to others. The place has a trendy vibe, there's good lighting, and service was good. The price is quite fair too, so there's no real gripes I can make. Apparently they have valet parking at night, but I got a free spot in the deck behind/below the restaurant during lunch time.
(5)Jun C.
Best burger I ever had. Good price too, $14, i was tempted to order one to go after dinner. Went here on date night with gf. Ordered bone marrow and veal brains as apps. Never had veal brains had to try it. Chicken roulade and the burger for main courses. All were good. Would go back just for burger. Must try place.
(5)Paul B.
Well the burger was great! Tasted like a Krystal burger with much more meat. I mean that in the best way possible. The grouper cheeks? Well, not nearly so good. Tastes like the fishy part of old grouper. Just not good. The bad part? The service was "hipster pretentious". Seriously! Being served buy a guy with more hair on his face than I have in my head is one thing, Being treated like I'm "uncool" 'cause I'm over 40, that just funny. The worst part? The questionable thing on the floor that no one noticed. I'll try to attach it.
(2)David Y.
Burger is less than avg. Not sure what the fuss is all about. I guess this is good for people who likes ambience over how food tastes. Def for Starbucks goer. Try In-N-Out before giving it 5 stars. Burger costs $2.20 instead of $15. It's truly pointless place. Service wasn't so good either.
(1)Jason B.
I booked a reservation at Holeman and Finch after watch Bizarre Foods Atlanta. It seemed like my kind of place....upscale bar food, high end cocktails, house cured meats, and offal. I started with a 7 year Four Roses Old Fashion. Excellent cocktail. Not overly sweetened, just enough to take off the edge, but still get the nasal quality of a good whiskey. My wife and I shared the pimento cheese snack. If not for the celery and chips that accompanied the cheese, I would've eaten it with a spoon it was so good. My cholesterol jumped about 100 points, as I continued with the lardo and bone marrow. The lardo was unbelievable. The bone marrow was good, but not the best I've had. As an entree, I continued with a pork belly gnocchi. The gnocchi was light, and the pork belly was top notch. The crispy skin on the pork belly provided needed texture to the dish. Overall, very good dish. Most of the people sitting near us ordered burgers. As we looked at the burger, we wished we had ordered one to split. From what I understand, this may be the best burger in the south. The space is small. I definitely recommend a reservation. We were seated in a small corner booth by the bathroom with a beautiful view of a parking garage. I would've preferred a seat in the middle of the room with a kitchen view. Nonetheless, a great experience and a must visit if in ATL.
(4)Randy T.
The burger here is truly outstanding. It's also the most conventional item on a menu that is far from conventional. Holeman and Finch is truly skilled at taking things people don't usually cook with and turning them into delicacies. Most notable is the "parts" section of the menu, which included things such as bone marrow and veal brains on the day I visited. Complimentary valet parking is offered with dinner at the restaurant, which is next to Eugene's restaurant on Peachtree. Before my burger, I sampled the bacon caramel popcorn, the buffalo chicken skins, and the chicken liver pate. Little chunks of bacon were included with the popcorn, which was sweet. Buffalo chicken skins were an interesting variation of buffalo chicken wings. The sauce tasted great with the skins. It was a little bit like eating Chinese chicken feet from dim sum without having to do the work of removing the bones. And the pate, which was served with little triangles of buttered white toast, was both sweet and savory. On to the burger. I ordered my burger and the waitress didn't bother to ask how I wanted the burger cooked. Turns out, the chef knew how I wanted my burger better than I did. The meat was cooked perfectly. The bun was fresh, warm, and fluffy. Cheese and pickles are included. House ketchup, which was served on the side, was both sweet and tangy. Looking forward to my next visit - there's so much to try.
(5)Helen K.
Let's just say the speciality of the restaurant was not impressive... Burger was actually better at the Braves stand... and maybe it was because we were full by the time we got to the burgers or maybe it's because it's no longer limited and the chase was no longer there... Also, wasn't a big fan of the bone marrow, spicy chicken sandwich, grapefruit ice cream sandwiches. The bacon popcorn, piemento cheese, and only one of the deviled eggs were most memoriable.
(3)Jana S.
The last time I came here, I finally had the infamous "best burger in town". In my opinion, the hype just didn't live up. I'm not sure who in town has the best burger, but I just find it difficult to think that this is it. It is definitely better than average. I wish they had left off the French Fries, though, because I thought they were just soggy and nearly ruined the dish for me. This place is always packed and reservations are a must. The free valet is also a must, because there's just really no place to actually park. They are serious about their craft cocktails. The bartenders whip out tools I've never seen before. From 2 ft. swizzle sticks that drizzle something into your drink to flowers and setting a cinnamon stick on fire. It's actually quite the show to watch the bartenders do what they do best. Forget the burger, this is the best part of Holeman & Finch. The rest of the food on the menu - I really think the portion sizes are too small and too expensive for what you get. The charcuterie, while absolutely fantastic, are tiny portions for a hefty price tag. All in all, I think this is a nice place with good food, but I just think there's more hype than what's actually to it. Next time, I'm coming here for the craft drinks and sit at the bar.
(3)Ben N.
TL;DR - THE BURGER. that's all you need to know For the out-of-towners like me, don't blink or else you'll drive by H&F and miss one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Even with Google Maps leading the way, its still easy to pass because there's no big neon sign up front so next best thing to look for is the name of the plaza that says Aramore. As a relatively new foodie, I see the word "gastropub" get thrown around a lot and til this day I still have no idea what it actually means. But if I had to guess, I think H&F would fit the bill: trendy decor, bartenders wearing suspenders with cool mustaches, craft bears, avant-gard drinks and menu to match. Even on a Thursday night at 10pm, there was a half an hour wait for my party of 3. They gave me a menu to look at while I waited but I already knew what I was gonna get - THE Burger. With a reputation and name like that, you'd think it would be hard to live up to its hype but let me tell ya, it was just as good as advertised. For $14, you get a two-patty burger, topped with just cheese and some pickles. It looks small but is deceptively big and full of flavor. It comes with a side of house made ketchup and mustard but the beauty lies in the fact that its a minimalist sandwich that doesn't need any extra sauces or toppings. It's simply just you and a perfectly prepared burger without a single ounce of overcooked meat. Each bite, the meat and cheese just melts in your mouth like butter. It is perfectly complemented by a side of house cut fries to complete what is truly one of the best burgers I've ever had. I can't really comment on all the menu items but if they're anything like the Buffalo Chicken Skins or Deviled eggs (which were just OK and not worth the money), I would pass and just order a 2nd The Burger!
(5)Bradford D.
Had dinner with a business colleague last month, and of course I had the hamburger! It was delicious... That and some great bar service, wait staff, and great drinks...made for one fine event. Looking forward to a return trip later this summer! Keep up the great work!
(4)Thi T.
3.5 stars. Sorry, it's blasphemous! The burger looks deceivingly small but I actually only ate half of it. I thought the quality of the meat is good. Two big plump patties. Looked more juicy than it was. I like that cheese and pickles were added. A pickle fell out and I got to taste it by myself. It was slightly sweet and perfectly crispy. 5 star pickle. I like my condiments and those weren't enough for me though. They didn't stand out either. With The General Muir, I can distinguish the different flavors, textures, and consistencies of the various ingredients in the burger. Maybe for someone who just wants to taste nothing but meat in their burger this will do just fine. The fries are OK. Decent, but not memorable. I do like their house ketchup. It had a slight sweetness to it. For some reason, I cannot help but compare it to The General Muir burger which has blown all other burgers out of the park. I don't go out of my way to eat much red meat. I'll be OK with just going to The General to satisfy my craving though. PS pimento cheese is nice and creamy good. Steak tartare was OK. If I come back, I'll try the deviled eggs that yelp reviews rave about. PPS gracious, attentive, polite server did a good job with our big group at the communal table reserved for us. PPPS there are cute 4 people booths. Other than that, seating is good for 1-2 people, scattered in both rooms of the restaurant.
(3)Tien T.
Great restaurant! If you are there with a party, make sure everyone is there otherwise you won't get sat. When you first enter you are greeted with free valet parking, friendly hosteses and a window that looks.into the kitchen. The dining room is dimly lit and has communal tables. I prefer sitting in the bar so I can watch the bartenders shake up all of their masterpiece cocktails. I am obsessed with egg white cocktails and Kaleb served about 6 different kinds to my friends and I. All were to die for!! Some of the cocktails he made, he and other servers and bar backs took turns to shake it up for 15min. The food...my favorite by far was the chicken liver pate. So smooth and velvety. Served with a perfect side of bread toasted to prefection. The fois Gras was like butter. I like how they placed it on top of french toast with a berry jam. I also had the burger which my friends really enjoyed, but I thought was just ok. My least favorite was the sweetbreads. It was a bit overcooked so it was dry and the grits were a bit soggy. Dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding. So delicious!! Can't wait to go back!!
(4)Danielle A.
There was so much hype to this restaurant that I've been itching to go here ever since I went to Atlanta for work. The place was packed when my co-workers and I went for dinner at 8 on a Wednesday night. It was going to be atleast a 45 min wait but it's first come first serve at the bar with the same menu. We ended up sitting at the bar. The waitress came after a while and got our drink orders and food orders and we were good to go. For appetizers, we ordered the Deviled Eggs, Chicken Skin, and Bacon flavored Caramel Popcorn. Deviled Eggs - saw that this was very popular. TBH it was okay. I mean it was good for deviled eggs but I felt like it was something I couldve easily made at home. Chicken Skin - these were pretty good. They were fried chicken skins (literally) and tossed in buffalo sauce served with ranch. I would recommend these over the eggs. Although, the skin didn't come out as crispy as I would've wanted. Maybe ask for the sauces on the side. Bacon Caramel Popcorn - these were my favorite out of all 3. The name says it all. We ordered "The Burger" and it was really good. They make everything from scratch even their ketchup, mustard, pickles, etc. It tasted very fresh. It just tasted like a normal burger though. Nothing too special. I will order something else next time. Overall, it was a good experience. I'm giving it a 4 based on ambiance and service. Food was good but not mind blowing.
(4)Harry H.
Having opted against the H&F Burger lines at Turner Field in favor of the real thing, we arrived to a free valet and checked in for our reservation to grab their great but not life-changing Double-decker cheeseburger featured on Best Food Ever, a Bourdain Layover ep, and seemingly any other ATL food coverage*. Bacon caramel popcorn and deviled eggs were great starters, but service was almost nonexistent once they learned we didn't want anything to drink other than water. Tables are cramped and small for those taller than 5'5". *"Yes, there are a ton of great burgers in the ATL -- big love to Miss Ann's, Bocado, and Illegal Food -- but we must, once again, declare our love for Holeman & Finch, mainly because The Burger is the Great White Whale... but, you know, beef. Each night, only 24 of these babies are available at the 10pm "burger time", which is less like a great old-school NES game and more of a mad scramble for the city's best burger, a double-stack of thin patties layered on a housemade bun, covered with ketchup, mustard, and pickles. When they're gone, they're gone. Luckily, they serve them in bigger quantities during the Sunday brunch, and, let's face it, one of the world's best burgers beats the hell out of scrambled anything when you're hungover.")
(4)Joanne C.
Hands down best burger in Atlanta. Every time I come here, it never fails. From service to the food. They also have good mixology drinks. I was afraid that their burgers wouldn't taste the same after they stopping doing the 20 burgers a day. Nope, their burgers are still juicy and so good! Their toasted buns, juicy beef patties and american cheese makes up the perfect original burger. Writing this review makes me want to go back there for the burger!
(5)Sebastian B.
This is a very hard to find place but it was packed at 7:30 on Wednesday night. Although far from downtown parking is at a premium... That is until you discover the complementary valet parking. The place is small but modern and slick attracting the slick crowd as well. I squeezed into a spot at the bar which is weird because I don't drink while traveling. The bartender was cool with this he was very busy covering the bar all by himself. I tried the 3 way devil eggs and they were great! I'm not so thrilled with "the burger" built up as this holy grail must have? it was not even close to my best burger finds. Oh it's fine don't get me wrong but I've had hundreds of burgers that were far superior. 2 crushed, overcooked patties without a choice of cooling temp. A better style would be 1 burger left slightly rare. The bun was good and it is a large burger. I'm certain the less traveled burger fan will enjoy it more than I did. The rest of the menu is terrific and in retrospect I probably should have sampled a more sophisticated item. The staff was excellent, very friendly and attentive. I am happy to have visited this place. Give it a try for yourself.
(4)Felix C.
I'm finally putting in my notes from a visit last fall. Toad inholem the hole - Just awesome. Catfish - Awesome with a great light batter Steak tartare - Tasted great but I didn't like the nest of fried potato threads on top as it became a bit messy and spilled everywhere. Heirloom tomato salad - Fantastic and fresh with great flavor Smoked beef tongue - Great and very tender Carbonara - Delicious with a great creamy sauce Tilefish - Very, very good. Cons: The place is really small. In addition, our table for two was so small that I ate with my chair back another foot and half back so I wouldn't bump knees with my table companion.
(4)Will S.
I can't believe I haven't been here in half a year. Menu has completely changed. The burger is now a regular menu item so no 10pm ceremony anymore. Tried some other items on the menu this time. Lamb Testacles Hot Chicken Oyster Po'boy Deviled eggs If you want to say that you've eaten the testicles of a lamb, this is your best shot. It's fried and taste like a regular piece of meat. The hot chicken is a slider with a piece of fried chicken. Pretty good size. This 'ish right here is HOT. Spicy hot. I can handle my spicy food with the best of them, but man...The oyster po'boy I was not impressed with. Bread was a little too hard. Oyster and sauce weren't bad. Wouldn't bother ordering again. The deviled eggs are still really good. I wish they give you a couple of more, but worth ordering The burger...the burger is still the best I've ever had. Had the Ol' Blind Dirby cocktail. Very good. Ranked as one of the best cocktails (according to the waiter) Service was great. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and was very comfortable speaking about anything on the menu.
(5)Lindsay W.
Excellent service and equally excellent food...if not better. My husband and I split the pork noodles and bone marrow, and he got the burger and I got the toad in the hole. The pork noodles are rich in flavor and served nice and warm. The bone marrow has a little bit of cheese served on top, but it doesn't hinder the taste at all. It's easy to understand why the burger at Holeman & Finch is one of the best in Atlanta. The two thin patties weren't super dense and the buns were toasted on the flat top and buttered. Simple and delicious. The toad in the hole is a must. I will definitely order it again. The sauce and the mushrooms worked so well together. I can't think of much else to say but to try it even if you're not big on mushrooms.
(5)Joanna R.
Had the most awesome late lunch here yesterday on a whim seeing every brunch place we tried to go to was closed. Interior is super quaint even though it doesn't appear to have a lot of seating. Place was jumping for a Sunday and we had to sit at the bar. We ordered the deviled eggs and the burger. The deviled eggs were great but I have to say that's the best burger I've had in a LONG time. Good God, scrumptious! Definitely recommend. I would skip the cocktails next time as our bill went up $26 just for two cocktails, but otherwise this place is a gem in a great area with free parking. Hello!
(5)Mary T.
*low chant* H&F! H&F! H&F! H&F! *a little louder now*!! I have been wanting to try this burger since I saw it on msn.com as one of the best burgers in the United States almost a year ago! Finally, I have had the explosion in my mouth that I'd been waiting for ...... THE BURGER! No, seriously - it's on the menu as THE BURGER! *low chuckle* I don't know why, but I think that is so cute. Upon arrival, we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar and waiting for the other couple to arrive before we were seated at the community dinner table. (people can be on either side of your party). While at the bar, we got to peruse the menu (even though I had NO intention of getting anything beside THE BURGER). Since their menu changes on the regular I didn't get too excited about coming back and/or trying something else. The menu: the menu was very interesting to say the least. This particular Wednesday night, there were lamb testicles, brain and other assorted dishes. (I wasn't even interested in reading the description, but it was worth mentioning). I ordered the caramel, bacon popcorn for starters. Yes, it is everything you just imagined when you read that! I mean E V E R Y T H I N G! Next, the burger came out! I was a tad bit slighted when the waiter told me they only make the burger medium well since I like my burgers a little pink, but I got the burger anyway. One of the best burgers I'd ever tasted thus far! Everything on this burger (besides the Kraft cheese is made in-house). I asked for my pickles on the side but had I known they werent dill I'd have gotten them on my burger! I put ketchup on almost everything I eat, but this ketchup has a hint of sweet and a little spice and by golly, was it ever so tasty! The fries were a nice touch, as well. Not outstanding but they complimented the burger perfectly. I must say, the hype around this restaurant is well warranted. I must return & bring all of my friends! Next time, I won't make a reservation for the wrong day. Ha ha ha Make sure you bring cash for the complimentary valet!
(5)upncmn C.
What's understood doesn't have to be explained. Burger; that is all
(4)Tuong Vi P.
Finally had the burger for the first time and I didn't even plan it. Talk about a happy coincidence. I wanted to grab a cupcake during nearby CamiCakes' #adateandacupcake event and after Vivian W. and I picked ours, Arnaud T. checked for a place to grab some nosh for the evening. Lo and behold, Yelp recommended Holeman & Finch, a place that we both had been wanting to try for years. Learning that the famous Burger is no longer limited to a certain number per night, we headed over on foot (burning lots of calories during the 0.13 mile walk!). When we got through the door, we were greeted by a hostess, who asked how many were in our party and whether or not we had reservations--which we totally did not because it was an impromptu dinner. She told us that the wait was between 1-1.5 hour and I literally balked at the mere suggestion that we would wait and let our buttercream melt (Viv and I were stashing our cupcakes away for later, which ended up being the next day--at least for me--because of how full we were). The hostess quickly came back into my favor when she suggested we hover in the bar area, where seating is first come, first served. Well, we were incredibly lucky because we found a table exactly for 3, where we plopped down and us ladies even got to hang our bags from hooks mounted on the wall. Double win! Our server came over pretty quickly and while I don't remember her name, she was nice enough. I understand completely that she was busy with the traffic coming and leaving from the bar area and with all that commotion, she was attentive enough. Burgers came out for all three quite quickly. I was surprised when I ordered that I wasn't asked about meat doneness but I went with the flow. It seems that these legendary beef patty sandwiches come one way and you had better deal with it. The burger came with double patties, gooey (Kraft?) cheese, sautéed onions, and pickles. I thought I would be able to take out my onions with deftness but since they were placed in between the top bun and the first patty and the first patty and the second (glued together with the melted cheese), I probably caught some diners attention as I scrapped away my onions. Don't judge me, homie. Both the burger and fries were great examples of American classics. They weren't fancied up, there weren't any creative twists thrown in. Just pure, clean classic .Anyway, I ate as much as I could and probably a few more bites than that, but I stopped just a bit short of finishing the burger and fries. Now, don't get the idea that I left half or something crazy like that. No, we're talking about a tiny little piece of burger and maybe 5 strings of fries. If I had been bold enough to unbuckle my belt and unbutton the top button of my jeans, it would have been a done deal. But I had to walk back to my car and wanted to spare my companions the humiliation. Anyway, dinner went super fast. If you arrive without reservations, before turning away because of a lengthy wait, check out the bar area and slam your butt down on the first seat that becomes available.
(4)Sparkle M.
It was everything that everyone has spoken it up to be. Arrived a little after 12am Friday (open till 2am PERFECT) my date and I both ordered "The Burger" which comes with fresh cut fries AMAZING Grade A beef, probably grass fed lol it was so juicy and tasty! Their service was superb! Bartender did his thang on my drinks, I had 2 El Diablos, let's just say my new favorite drink! Definitely didn't spare the tequila. We shared the toffee pudding which comes with fresh whipped creme OMG so freaking delicious! It's like the perfect cookie/brownie combo. We ordered a scoop of the buttermilk icecream also I HONESTLY JUST LOVED EVERYTHING. The best midnight snack. Only con is space is very tight. We sat at the bar which allows an intimate space, but folk are like right on your back and could get pretty noisy. Highly recommend will return soon for drinks and dessert! Two entrees, two cocktails, two desserts about $70
(4)Kelly D M.
God damn it, I love a good burger. I HATE that I love burgers - I hate that I love all meat, for that matter. But in my mind, nothing beats a really, really good hamburger, and it is the ONE thing in my life for which the pleasure of its consumption outweighs the guilt, so maybe I'll go to hell, but maybe they'll be lenient on me. I had heard that the burgers at H & F were the best in town, so of course I had to taste for myself. But I could SEE it before I even tasted it: this was the one. Its bun so smooth and rounded, so perfectly buttered and browned it looked like one of Kim Kardashian's butt cheeks. Its cheese a mustardy-colored, melted blanket of beauty. Its house pickles carefully placed, whispering "I enhance flavor!" rather than "I mask it!" Its straight-out-of-the-backyard-garden onion half-moons, its double stack of gorgeous red meat, each patty just the right thickness and wetness. Just a handful of individual components, but all of them the best they could possibly be. This was a proud burger, but by no means a pretentious one. This burger was a hometown hero, a fireman, a Johnny Carson. Tasted as good as it looked. The classy-ass cocktails absolutely deserve their own 2 paragraphs, but let me just say I spent $30 on two of them that disappeared into my insides too quickly for me to recall the details later. And yet I feel it was $30 well spent (it was my birthday, but even if it hadn't been). Anyway, the barpeople know what they are doing and then some. Anyway, BRB.
(5)Chris F.
I've only been on Sunday's for lunch, but it's nice and the service is ridiculously fast. It can get crowded, so you may have to sit at the bar, but it's not so bad. The juicy, cheese dripping burger is great, but what's better are the fries, my goodness they are good. Also, they have a nice assortment of drinks. This seems like a great place to grab a drink before going out. No point for a long review, burger and fries, period!
(4)Joe M.
Quite literally the worst thing I have ever ate in my life. The Blueberry Cobbler Not only did it take over 30 minutes to leave the kitchen.... It tasted like the pastry chef took a trip to Chernobyl to find some fruit that resembled blueberries. It tasted like tar, lead, and Mercury poisoning. I can still taste it. I can still feel it. I'd highly recommend a trip to Grady Memorial shortly there after.
(1)Preeyam P.
Exceedingly underwhelming. I will say that the positives were that for a weekend night we only waited 45 minutes and the cocktail waiters worked the ENTIRE room not just the bar. This was exceptionally exciting for us, as the place was booming. However, the food service once we got seated was slow and the food was incredibly underwhelming. The waiter got sparking water all over one of my friends when he opened the bottle and another waiter ended up dropping a plate of toast triangles as he was trying to slide over some plates. For the portions, the food was incredibly overpriced. I would say the only reasonable thing on the menu was the Burger. Unfortunately one of my friend that got the liver pate got very sick that night and the next day off of it. I ordered the salmon medallions. I was not expecting a few small pieces of salmon and a few more potatoes. Again, small portions. The panna cotta wasn't the best I've ever had and the cobbler was somewhat meh. I was excited to try this place but was underwhelmed. Go for the cocktails and I hope you have a better time then we did.
(3)Socal 2.
Didn't get a chance to try their food...but their drinks were awesome! Bar tenders take their job seriously. Thanks Anthony for the great drink recommendations!
(5)Abhi K.
I went with a group of 4 that loved sharing items. I can't remember everything we ate, but I'll do my best. But If you read anything else in this review, read this: the burger is overrated. There. I said it. Sue me. With a menu with so many other spectacular options and a city where you can get plenty of great burgers at other places, why bother? And now the H&F bun is everywhere, so not even that is a draw. Now for the list, from best to worst: Bone Marrow: A HUGE portion of bone marrow served in the bone, sliced longitudinally. I was quite satisfied with this one. Carbonara: Deliciously decadent. It's simple, sure, but it sure does taste good. Steak Tartare: Above average. Sufficiently meaty and a classic worcestershire flavor to it. Greens: The way greens should be prepared in the South. Chicken Liver Pate: I've had it better elsewhere. This is your standard pate in a glass pot. The serving is decent, and I seem to recall it being paired with a jam. Farm Egg: The price tag is because it includes foie gras, so if that's up your alley, this is the dish for you. If not, skip it. There isn't much else exceptional about this dish. Fried tripe: You can't really taste the tripe. It just tastes like anything that has been deep fried. As you can see, nothing here was a miss (not even the burger). And I think that's what gives H&F its longevity. They will do the classics really well. They will put eggs in things. They will experiment with weird meat parts. They will make interesting sounding cocktails. They will get me as a repeat customer.
(4)Elaine S.
No, I'm not here to write a gastronomical review of the restaurant. I can't. Because I've yet to eat here. But it's not for want of trying on behalf of a member of the Holeman and Finch staff! I had previously bookmarked this place and forgotten that a last minute reservation just doesn't cut it. Crossing my fingers, I left my name and number on their voicemail and sat back to hope for the best. Enter Ashley, Holeman and Finch employee extraordinaire! First, she apologized and offered a much later seating than I'd hoped for, which I had to turn down. She then suggested a seating at their communal table; I know my guy - that would never fly, so I politely declined. Ten minutes later, she called back with another possibility but this time, it was too early for us to make the reservation. Strike two. A half hour or so later, my phone rang again. It's Ashley - someone's canceling their reservation and she's called to offer it to me. *pout* Again, it's too late for us. I thank her and hang up. My cell just rang and I recognized the number by now. It's my ol' pal Ashley - she's got yet another possibility to offer and thought of me. Drat, it's too late though and I have to refuse her offer yet another time. But seriously, where do you get service like this these days?!? You bosses at Holeman and Finch, give Ashley a raise already! Make her a manager, for heaven's sake! This woman's got people skills that go far above and beyond her call of duty! My man and I will definitely be in Atlanta again and next time, I'll be booking well before we arrive. (NB - Ashley suggested booking two weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday reservation.) And when we finally make it to the restaurant, I'll be looking for Ashley to thank her in person. Holeman and Finch's customer service is awesome!
(5)Larry L.
Holeman and Finch had me from the moment I walked in and saw the McIntosh amps powering the sound system.
(5)Len J.
Fantastic as always If you haven't had the Georgia Peaches run don't walk. Yes, their that good. We came tonight for the cheeseburger and it was delicious. As always. I left feeling stuffed and happy. Thanks Sam for great service
(5)Kelly M.
Best burger in town. If you are a burger lover you will enjoy this. Just the right flame and amount of cheese. Its amazing. Very simple and delicious. The fries are great but they could add a little more to the plate. Best burger hands down.
(5)Kathryn D.
Holeman & Finch has been on my to-do list for over a year now so when I took a last minute trip to ATL and got brunch reservation, I was tickled pink. We started with the popcorn which arrived promptly and was delightful. Brunch cocktails were delicious but, coming from B'ham, the $12 price rage seemed a littttttle steep... still worth it but definite Buckhead pricing. For our main, we split the burger, the pate, the buffalo chicken skins and the deviled eggs. All were beautifully plated, packed with flavor and simply enchanting. We ended the meal with a savory strawberry, cheese and lavender honey dessert (the menu name escapes me!) that was mouth-gasm worthy and almost too pretty to eat. Throughout our meal, the service was exceptional. All in all, a 5-star experience!
(5)Stef T.
I have yet to have one of their burgers so will update this when I return. I came here for a drink on a Thursday night. We sat at the bar which was pretty crowded mostly with people waiting to be seated. Service was very good, they had a great cocktail menu with some interesting concoctions. When we ordered a second drink and it took a few minutes, the bartender gave us free beer tasters to hold us over. We also ended up ordering some cheese plates and deviled eggs. Burger call happened and it looked good, but will have to return to get a bite. I've heard that going for brunch on Sunday is the best way to go because they have unlimited burgers instead of their normal 24 burgers at night. If you don't get there earlier enough at night, you might not even get a burger. Very exclusive.
(4)Jim C.
Located about 2 miles south of Lenox Mall, it is a little hard to find as you need to turn at traffic light into arched covered hotel courtyard. Went at 6:30 so did not get to try their famous hamburger. Each night they sell only 24 hamburgers starting at 10 pm. Our waiter advised patrons place orders as early as 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Don't despair, there is no limit on Sundays when they serve about 300. Small bites, not Tapas, constitute the menu. Order many as they are reasonable priced. For two we ordered: Fried kale with buttermilk dressing Deviled eggs - 3 ways Hot Pimento cheese sandwich Glazed eggplant with smoked onion jam There is a small bar area and main dining room which is not very large. No reservations. Unique and popular.
(5)Dona M.
Tokiwa Sears is an awesome bartender! Oh and I love that I can have the burger anytime now. Great food, great cocktails, great restaurant!
(5)Troy S.
Last night, I finally had my chance to ravage the infamous H&F burger. As of a few months ago, they are selling the sought-after burgers on the regular menu and you no longer have to wait for the crazed 10PM release time of two dozen ground wonders. I think Cynthia would agree with me that finding H&F can be a little tricky. As I approached Peachtree and Peachtree Memorial, I noticed the sign for Restaurant Eugene (same crew) and cautiously darted in to the concrete entrance only to find the valet stand tucked in the corner. I was shocked when I went in and saw how small this place really is. To the right, is a cozy L-shaped bar and a few bar tables. The bar is filled with rich wood and the old south along with first class mixologists. I am a frequent Moscow Mule consumer, so I was delightfully impressed when Caleb handed me a glass of Silver Tree Vodka (a small batch vodka that made Gayot's Top 10 and is 1 of only 2 vodkas they sell) and fresh ginger syrup...the spice of the ginger is zippy and mesmerizing. So, even minus the copper mug, this is one of the best Moscow Mule's I have ever had. We had arrived quite early for our reservation but I really enjoyed my time at the bar. I do wish they had backs on the stools but at least they have plenty of hooks underneath for purses. As I mentioned, we had a reservation. Save yourself and make sure you have a reservation if you want a table. They really just don't have that many tables but they were able to accommodate our party of 12! So, once the rest of our party began to arrive we mosied on over to start our carnivorous feast. I started off with the pretzel bites sandwiched with gruyere and mustard for dipping. These were ok--who doesn't like warm pretzels? I also ordered the the Hot Chicken Roll. As I spoke the words, I got an instant warning label from our server that this take on the buffalo chicken sandwich is just too hot for some people and that it is painted in cayenne pepper. I just took this as a challenge and ordered it anyway. I love spicy food. Will S. told me he had to drink 3 glasses of water when he ate it, so there's your warning. I ate mine with a couple of sips of water. The chicken by itself did taste like it had a pure coating of cayenne, but once it was married with H&F coleslaw and the bun, there was this splendid harmony of flavor. Amazing when that happens. Then, finally, it came. THE BURGER. This entire burger is made here. They ground the beef, bake the buns, pickle their own pickles, and make their own ketchup and mustard. The burger comes out with cheese and adorned with pickles, which thankfully they are not offended if you ask them to hold the pickles. The ketchup and mustard are served on the side. The flavor of this burger was wonderful and made it one of my top burgers! My one criticism is that when I took a bite, I found myself wishing I could get this burger medium rare, especially to preserve the juice and of course get even more flavor from the blood (yeah, sorry folks, but blood=flavor). But, as it is, the burger comes our medium well. You cannot alter the burger or it wouldn't be the H&F burger. The fries were also good but you don't get enough of them. I am so glad I finally came and I will definitely be back. BTW, I love the bathrooms!! Barn doors, unisex, clean, striking dark wood, Meyer's hand soap and a fancy sink. I loved it so much, I had to go to the bathroom twice while I was there. Definitely put H&F on your Atlanta must-do list.
(4)Cynthia N.
I've dreaded writing this review, but here it goes.... On Holeman & Finch, I'm not a fan. Let's start with the basics - getting there. I'd tried early in its opening to get to H&F with no success. Mainly because I'd go at nighttime and you cannot...I repeat, CANNOT see the simple white letters that indicate the restaurant. After a couple of tries, I gave up. There are too many restaurants in Atlanta to chase one that wants to be hidden. The only reason I found it is because I was meeting other people there and they directed me to the Aramore entrance. Thanks, friends! Once inside, all went smoothly. My party was seated and we were all ready to eat. Of course, I ordered the infamous burger, but I also ordered a couple of starters (the buttermilk yeast rolls and pretzels). The buttermilk yeast rolls were the best thing I ate all night. They come out hot and delicious. Once they cool, they are not as yummy, so don't let them sit. The pretzels are little buns with guyere cheese inside. They were tasty and something I think people would enjoy at the bar with a beer. I was able to sample a few other starters: the steak tartar had a great texture but I prefer a little more acid in a tartar, the pimento cheese was good but too creamy for me, the bacon caramel popcorn was okay (I wasn't lucky enough to get a piece with lots of bacon flavor), and the hot chicken sandwich is HOT-AS-A-MOFO, so share it. This is where I know I'm going to get some burn... I was not thrilled with the burger, and I wonder what person decided this was the best burger in the city and fooled everyone. Maybe because I prefer my burger cooked to medium and juicy, this cooked well, dry burger was not to my taste. I did love the pickles, but I wouldn't order it again. For dessert, I shared the fried apple pie, and it was tasty. I also got a bite of the ice cream sandwich which is as big as a blink. Between the two, go for the pie. I ordered a cocktail, the Hold Your Horses. It was a gorgeous dark red color and very good. Not a fan of the $14 price, but it was definitely a delicious cocktail. I drank two with no regrets. Service was very, very good. The servers were patient with orders and requests and kept our water glasses full. A classy group of people. Because of the hype H&F has garnered over the years, I really expected to be blown away. And I wasn't - not even close. Yelp 100 #13
(3)Alex P.
Whether you are an adventurous foodie or today is one of those days where you are ready to trying something different, Holeman & Finch will have it. Their menu is ever changing and has some of the best dishes I've tried in Atlanta thus far. From duck brains to bull testicles, they will often feature things that you just cannot try anywhere else in the city. On the second thought, there must be some place on buford highway that has it, as buford highway has pretty much everything. However, I can promise it will not be in a beautiful gastrobar ambiance like this. I have not tried the burger, simply because the rest of the menu entices me so much everytime that I walk in. I am sure based on comments from other yelpers, you will struggle to resist the burger experience. The bar area is very beautiful and gets rather crowded. Of course, there is a reason for that. They do NOT take reservations! To this day, I do not understand why. It makes the restaurant unvisitable on weekends as the wait is ridiculously long. So, if I had to suggest that management improves only one thing, this would be it.
(5)Kristen C.
Before arriving to ATL, I did what all Yelpies do, check Thrillist and other sites that list popular places to eat in Atlanta. As a burger lover, I was excited to try it and wasn't disappointed. I made reservations through Open Table, and the establishment called prior to the reservation time and I let them know due to traffic I would miss my reservation but still looked forward to trying them out. They informed me that I would have options to sit at the bar and etc. This place is sort of hard to find, so it took a few U-Turns and then calling the place to actually get there. Once my boyfriend and i walked in we were greeted by the hostess and she let us know that we could sit anywhere we found an open space. The place is really tine so we crammed into a space facing the wall with a narrow counter table, but with a direct view into the open kitchen area. We both ordered THE BURGER (of course), I forgot that I couldn't add the works, but quickly got over it when it arrived. Can you say delish? I now understand why no substitutions are allowed, HF's wants you to experience the flavor of this divine burger and that mission was accomplished, I also like the "ketchup" with the fries, its a tangy sauce that may not be a favorite among some, but I love all things tangy, that leave a kick. This place i now a ATL must-see and stop-by for me. Moments like this, I wish I lived there. Seriously.
(5)Agata R.
How I've managed to go this many years without writing a review for H&F I do not know. But, I recently went back having not gone in probably two years, and had just a fantastic meal. As we always do these days, we ate at the bar. The cocktails were *outstanding* - rich, layered flavors and not cloyingly sweet like many places around town. Those who know me know my favorite place for cocktails in the city - this is now officially a close second. But that's not surprising given some of the city's great bartenders got their start here. The food was spot on - as it always has, this place does offal really well. We had sweetbreads, which were delicious. I was also eyeing the veal brains & beef tongue but then got distracted by frog legs, which were lightly breaded and came with a herby yummy sauce. The only slight misfire was the toad in the hole, which didn't have enough of the oysters it promised and the creamy sauce was just a bit too heavy for me and took over the dish. Now I know it's probably passé to talk about the H&F burger. Half the people around us were eating it. But, the truth is, it's really really good. There's kind of a McDonald's simplicity to it - just cheese & pickles - but there's something about it, just effin delicious. So yeah, at the end of the meal we split a burger. And it was good.
(4)Harrison B.
This place was not easy for me to find. I checked both Waze, Google Maps, and Yelp's navigation and ended up passing it twice. The HF symbol perfectly camouflages itself into the building. They say good design is obvious, great design is transparent, well... I think Holeman and Finch hit the nail on the head. I was greeted by three hostesses at the front counter, and ended up sitting at a cozy little seat at the end of their giant bar. I was greeted with a lot of dark colors, glass panels, and wood. Not to mention old-style lightbulbs. My favorite. A bartender immediately brought me a drink menu and a food menu. As soon as I knew what I wanted, he almost read my mind and was at my attention. Went with the Southern Comfort Brewery Amber Ale (which was more brown), Buffalo chicken skins, and "The Burger" After getting into my drink a bit, my bartender came back to make sure I liked it and asked if he could do anything else before saying "cheers." Man, I love good service. Soon my chicken skins arrived. The aroma from the buffalo sauce filled my lungs from the bar counter. It was dressed with sesame seeds and green onion. The sauce was of another planet. Perfect body, perfect head, perfect acidity. I wanted to eat it twice. Not to mention the blue cheese on the side was a masterpiece in itself. The burger arrived soon after. The fries that came with it were top notch, but I'm afraid the burger was less to behold. I thought it was strange when they didn't ask me how I'd like my burger, and it was exactly as I expected. Cooked medium well. No pink. Layered with two patties and cheese, a little onion, and no lettuce and tomato, I was a bit put off. That being said, the flavor was pretty good. Nothing to write home about, but hit the spot. Overall, I think the impeccable service and those wonderful chicken skins compensated for the less than stellar burger. Would return, and probably will!
(4)Amy H.
Did NOT come for the burger but came for the hype!!! Started with the deviled eggs and the pickle and the jalapeno were good! Did not eat the ham one. The yeast rolls were AWESOME! two come in an order will get two orders next time!! The Pimento Cheese Sandwich was my LEAST fav - took a little bite and it was WAY to greasy. The lamb testicles were surprisingly amazing. Eggplant was good! Not spectacular but good. Quail was lackluster but the veggies and the grits on the side were AWESOME!!! Fried apple Pie is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Server was AWESOME! We came on a Monday night, very slow, we got tons of free little samples!! Loved the atmosphere. Will be back for sure!
(4)Cindy T.
Yes folks. This is legit. Believe the hype. I'm always a little apprehensive that things aren't as good as the reviews make them out to be *cough*FlipBurger*/cough.* But this place did not disappoint! We came around 1230 on a Sunday so we could dive in on some burgers without having to fight the masses on a weeknight. We were given an hour wait time with the option of waiting for bar seating. It was only about 30ish minutes before we were given a table for 2. After the lunch time rush around 2, there were plenty of open tables so something to keep in mind. First off, this place is tiny! If it had a larger than 30something person capacity, I don't see the wait time being as long as it is. What is it with trendy restaurants having no space? I guess the crowd makes it look like a happening spot? I just felt really bad for the servers that had to keep excusing themselves to run from table to table to kitchen. Thankfully, we got a small table by the window instead of facing one of the walls by the bar. Decor was cute. You could see them working away in the kitchen as soon as you walked in. Also the hanging cured meats by the bar was a nice touch of rustic. As for servicr, our server was great! She had the cutest hair cut (not relevant but compliments can't hurt!). Gave great recommendations. Kept our water filled. Wasn't overly intrusive. I like that. Being as it was a Sunday, almost everyone had a bloody mary. And I am sheep. So I got one too although I usually hate bloody Mary's since it is just glorified tomato juice in my book. However, the one here is delish! Made with H&F's own bloody mary mix. More vodka than tomato juice and it had a spicy kick to it. Only thing missing was a celery stick though. It did have a delish pickled okra in it. The boy decided today was the day to make me look like I enjoy drinking alone so he opted for the kid friendly coke float made with pecan sorbet. We were both disappointed it was only a single scoop of ice cream. But I was a sucker for them bringing out a legit classic Coke served in a glass bottle. I'm kinda peeved I forgot to take the bottle home. Yep, I'm that person. I ain't even ashamed. On to the food! We got the deviled eggs as an appetizer. There were 3 flavors: something with bacon, pimento cheese and traditonal. We both agreed the traditional was best. Now for the star of the hour, the burgers! Which actually came out within 20 minutes of us ordering, very reasonable considering everyone was ordering it. It was 2 deliciously juicy beef patties with melted cheese and grilled onions and pickles. So simple. Yet so freaking perfect. Now anyone who knows me knows I absolutely CANNOT stand cheese. In most dishes, I feel like it's overpowering and just too creamy. However in this case. I was not about to mess with perfection so I opted to keep the cheese on. And I'm so glad I did. It complimented the meat so well and was deliciously melted into the patties. Please excuse me as I wipe the residual drool off my face as I am typing this and reminiscing. Do they do delivery here? They should! It would make so many people SO happy. And no on to - go orders either. I already asked. :( Short version: If you haven't been, go and let me know so I can come with you! I love watching newcomers' face when they get that glazed and amazed look in their eyes. If you've been, let me know when you're coming back! LOL Happy eating!
(5)Jon R.
After reading that this place was voted to have the #7 best burger in the U.S. I had to try it. So I get there only to find out that you need a reservation. We didn't have one so they made us sit community style with about 10 other people. At first this was awkward and hard to focus on the person sitting across from you. But we got over it and vowed to make a reservation next time. Then it happened , by far one of the best burgers I've ever had. They also just added the burger to the regular menu. All fresh home made ingredients down to the ketchup. Yes the ketchup even stood out . It was the perfect blend between ketchup and BBQ sauce. The only knock was the SIZE of the DRINKS super small drinks but they were quality. All in all I WILL be back!
(4)Amanda K.
What a FANTASTIC burger. The Timing: We arrived at 7pm for a friend's goodbye-Atlanta dinner, out of fear we'd miss out on securing our share of the 24 burgers cooked promptly at 10pm. We reserved our burgers and hung out at a high-top in the bar area. We sipped on beer for a few hours and made sure to tip our waitress well since we were occupying the table for so long. We came on a Monday night, and it wasn't that crowded. We probably could have shown up at 8 or 8:30 and still reserved our burgers. The Atmosphere: The restaurant is very small, but has a cool industrial/parlor vibe. You hear all the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, including the calling-out of orders. At 10pm there was a lot of yelling and chanting. Think, "When I say Burger you say Time. BURGER... TIME! BURGER.... TIME!" I had been waiting for three hours, so it worked on me. :) The Burger: Two thin patties, two slices of American cheese, onions, and pickles sandwiched between the fluffiest, freshest H&F bun I've ever had. The very edges of the patties were lightly crispy. OMG it was good. I don't typically eat pickles, but these were sweet and perfect. It also comes with a side of their ketchup (which tastes like a mix between ketchup and BBQ sauce) as well as mustard. I also don't typically eat mustard, but for some reason it just hit the spot! I ate part of my burger with no sauce at all (it doesn't actually need sauce) and scooped on a little homemade ketchup and mustard on the rest. Both ways were divine. Oh yeah, and the fries were hot and fresh and delish! The meal was simple and oh-so-well done. Turner Field vs. The Restaurant The H&F burger at Turner field is great. But the burger at the restaurant is perfect. There is a difference.
(5)Atlanta F.
This was a great experience and we had a lot of fun. Very interesting menu items and selections prepared well and great service I look forward to returning and trying to burger next time!
(5)Alexandra D.
Had the best time in the world here with my girlfriends! Had a blast and got to try the prized burgers- which they only make 24 per night. They have an exceptionally eclectic menu full of random and "weird" foods, which I am used to as a French girl. Brains, testicles... You name it. A great and entertaining experience. The next time I'm in Atlanta, I will definitely be back'. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Excellent service and killer food!
(5)Sarah W.
Since moving from Atlanta down to Florida, I have been searching for a burger that reaches the level of perfection that H&F achieves and have never found a comparable burger. I dream of this burger and the second I knew I would be back in Atlanta for a weekend, the burger was on my list. It has never disappointed. It is the only dish that I can polish off and be tempted to have another one the next day. Besides the burger, H&F's cocktails are not to be missed. Don't stick to your favorite cocktail- surprise yourself and order something new and unexpected. Other food to order while waiting for your burger- chicken cracklings and the pickled shrimp with fried shrimp heads. Already looking forward to my next visit!
(5)Bryan L.
Marta P. has it ALMOST right. Come early, come often, and stay late. That's how it should have read! You know this place has banging food. That's a given. You know they have awesome craft cocktails, right? The thing that puts the 5th star on Holeman and Finch is the service. I was in again recently and got there at about 9PM. I was wishy washy about getting the burger since it was almost 10, but I decided to just order some plates instead. 1. Deviled Eggs = Awesome 2. Kale Salad = Awesome 3. Hot Chicken = not as good as Nashville's, but still awesome 4. Country Fried Brisket = Awesome Then... I was like... Maybe I do still have room for a burger! So I stopped my server and asked what the chances were of still getting a burg. He was like "Man, I knew you had a burger in ya when you walked in, so I already put in an order for ya." DING 4th Star!!! Love you H&F.
(4)Sabrina H.
Burger is good... Not better than Bocado... Expectations were very high. 2 hour wait may have killed it. Drinks are great especially El Salvador Charlie.
(3)Jesse W.
Go here if you want to eat excellent, high quality, deeply considered food. I found myself thinking several times: "someone meant to do exactly this." Highly recommended. I went on a Thursday night at 7, grabbed a seat at the bar with my friend, and settled in with some bresaola, pate de campagne, and a bourbon cocktail made with in house everything. Each bite and sip found me more excited about a restaurant than I've been in years. For a main, I got carbonara, which is the kind of dish I never get unless I deeply and fully believe in the quality of the kitchen and serving staff. You can't trust a good carbonara to a hapless kitchen or a dawdling runner. You just can't. But mine came out piping hot with a fresh, raw egg on top, which I quickly broke and swirled, watching the sauce come together as perfectly as a dream. It was an excellent bowl of pasta, if a little small. I felt the need to order an additional item, since my eating buddy had a short delay in his food (I finished nearly before his arrived). He had the Hot Chicken, which is head-sweatingly hot. So hot. So so hot. Szechuan hot. I heard another couple ask about it, and I was compelled to exit my restaurant bubble to warn them. We tried water, our cocktails (deeply vegetal, highly interesting, but unequivocally not up to the task of calming the heat of the cayenne from the chicken), but to no avail. Luckily, my second item was a pork bun with mayo cole slaw which tamed the heat immediately and left us full, functioning, and well satisfied. Can't wait to go again and track down one of their legendary burgers.
(5)Ronnie E.
Went in on a Sunday and decided to arrive early as I heard the wait can get out of hand. So waited about 30 minutes for the place to open up, but it was worth it to get a seat at the bar. I got the burger and the wife ordered combate sunrise, which were both awesome and real tasty. I mean, you can taste every single ingredient and its freshness. The burger was awesome, right up there with Bocado and Farm Burger, just wish a little more fries came with the burger. The combate sunrise was talked about for days, but we also noticed how small it was (just about the size of the egg that cooked on top of the plantains). So everything was real tasty and delicious, but serving size were below average.
(4)J V.
So after seeing all these food shows/burger lists listing their burger ..I knew I had to try it once before moving back to FL..I coulda done without the hour wait on a Sunday afternoon in the outside GA heat ..but try it I must ..therefore waiting I did... the guy manning the list was very nice ..n he thanked everyone he seated for waiting (thumbs up buddy!) ..We got seated in a corner booth ..that looked outside (host guy's favorite table he said)..and it was nice to be able to look outside ..but if that driveway wasn't there..and the restaurant could be expanded and pushed back to look over that nice little stream of water and nature scenery right there on the other side of the cement wall..with it's floor to ceiling window ...I might have to say it could possibly be my favorite table too Hmm our server was ok..from how he acted I felt like they're train to assume you want burgers on a Sunday? ....so burgers we got ..3 of them ..when I went on ahead and said 2 medium and 1 well done ..he told me .."they come as they come"..meaning no they can't cook it medium for me or well done for the other person ..:/ ..he said they usually come med-well to medium..I don't like my burgers bleeding red..but I do like it pink..it came out well to med-well..tad bit overcooked to what I thought would come out ..no pink at all..I was a little put out by this and not being able to request how I wanted it cook to begin with..but it's ok..it was still good..altho a little too cheesy for me ..the thing I like best about this burger..is that the beef kinda falls apart ..(not completely ..but it crumbles a little..and melts in your mouth) signs of a hand-patted patty? ..I'm not sure ..I like to eat..not necessary like to cook ..so I don't study up on it ...it had the right amount if lean to fat ratio ..and good choice in cuts of beef We also had the deviled eggs ..favorite one was the pickle one ..surprisingly ..didn't like the salted boiled peanut ice cream float at all ...I would have been good with a good old fashion homemade vanilla ice cream float..also had the red hare beer (the easy Sunday option) with the burger ..server said it was picked to compliment the burger...fries were delicious ..onion rings..cooked perfectly ..but lacked flavor .. The place itself is smaller than I thought it would be ..the wine rack looks wicked cool in the middle of the place and served as walls for the space ..the bathroom was nice too ..industrial looking ..but that damn lock bolt nearly broke my nail ..had a half second scare of being stuck in the restroom...and having to call for help..O.o
(4)Aletha H.
The Burger interrupted my 2 year beef fast and it was definitely worth it! I've only come for Sunday brunch and was delighted when they decided to stop limiting the number of Burgers cooked during the brunch period. My friends and I have been trying to pinpoint exactly what makes The Burger so awesome and was surprised to find out that the cheese used is some simple Kraft cut off the block! Who would've thought?! I think that made it even more near and dear to my heart... In addition to this staple, we normally order the deviled egg trio, which usually doesn't disappoint. The cocktails are pretty good and I'm a fan of their bottled ginger ale (I sometimes feel like a heathen drinking so shortly after leaving church). All in all, the atmosphere, food, and service provide a great brunch experience. This place is definitely recommended.
(4)Thai N.
I have only ever went on a Sunday where they have the burger as a mainstay item on their brunch menu. I arrived 15 minutes early before open and the line had already wrapped around the corner! The wait ended up being about 1.5 hours - insane!! -The Burger- Is it worth the hype? Yes, I would say so! It is absolutely delicious, the meat patty is juicy and flavorful, the bread is soft, the fries and condiments are always fresh and taste-y. Would I wait 1.5 hours again? Probably not. 1 hour? Maybe. 45 minutes? Definitely. Recommendations + Try going around 2pm on a Sunday. I saw tables starting to clear around then. + Do not bring a big group! Ideally 2 as the tables are all small and there is only 1 large table in the center. + Grab a cocktail while you wait and enjoy!
(4)Liz V.
Ladies and gentleman, I have experienced THE H&F Burger!!! I felt the need to use upper case considering I worked for months and wasted many sad evenings being denied at 10:00PM only to find out from Richard R. that they're now being served for Sunday brunch. The place opens at 11:30AM and learning from my previous disappointments, we got there at 10:45AM and were immediately greeted by 10 other people already in line. Within 15 minutes the line had grown to 20 people and by 11:15 the line had wrapped down to the parking garage. As the line grew, so did my anticipation. I wanted to call someone! I wanted to take pictures with the people in line as everyone was rattling with excitement and all discussing their own stories of failed burger attempts. All of us so obsessed with burgers and excited for this one. Alas, I was with my people! The doors opened at 11:30 and rather than everyone piling in screaming for a table I was proud all of us for acted like adults and waited to be seated. I was clutching my dates hand as we were brought back to a table, the prized, private corner booth with a 360 view of the wooded area behind the restaurant. As we sat down I noticed several people in line waving at me with the same excitement I had as I was handed a menu. The waitress promptly came over with a smile and said: "You're here for the burger?" I suppose the dumb smile on my face gave it away. We got the deviled egg trio in case we didn't make the first burger cut off but to my surprise within 2 minutes of getting our eggs the burger was set before us. The eggs were ok. I had better deviled eggs at Bocado but the smoked duck deviled egg was our least favorite. Since when does duck taste like Spam? Save your hate mail! But we weren't here for the silly eggs...on to the burger! When the burger was put in front of me I felt like a teenager the first time I saw a pornographic picture. The excitement on my face, the funny feeling in my pants and the shaking in my hands were a clear give away of just how excited I was. I took my first bite and I instantly wanted to give an Oscar acceptance speech. The homemade H&F bun is perfectly paired with bread and butter pickles, raw onion, ketchup, cheese and 2 perfectly seasoned patties. I enjoyed the fact that the burger came with no other options other than "THE" burger. You couldn't add or take away things. You got the burger the way they wanted you to have it and it was amazing. Unlike Farm Burger, that has 2 options for how the patty is cooked and both are cooked exactly the same-WELL DONE, H&F nailed it! The seasoned patties were perfection. Within a few bites we were trying to figure out what spices were inside hoping to make one at home. Just when you think you can't finish the burger you are licking your fingers debating on getting another one. Overall, this burger was well worth the wait and definitely worth the #1 title. I never thought Anns Snack Bar would be tossed to #2, but this burger makes Anns look like the dollar menu. Just don't tell her, she scares the hell outta me!!
(5)Dontrell H.
Went here on a Friday night got there around 7-8ish they told me the Burgers were already reserved so I got kinda mad and left will try this place out some other time
(1)Brandy T.
I will be back. Again. And again. And probably again. Oh. Em. Geeee. Everything was on point with this place. From the valet, to the host, to the bartender, servers, bathroom, I could go on and on. My husband and I arrived at 7pm with the agenda of seeing the night through to the most talked about burger. We were placed on the wait list and were told we could expect a table in 35-40 minutes. We grabbed a seat at the bar and barely had our rear ends on the stool when the host came to seat us. First up, drinks. The server was extremely informative on their cocktails and explained everything to us in detail. He inquired about my tastes in drinks and suggested a great cocktail to me, whose name has now escaped me. As for starters, we began with a trio of cheeses and meats. A blue vein cheese, smoked salmon, and another mild cheese that now escapes me... Next up was a sampling of their deviled eggs. Wow. I never knew deviled eggs could come in different flavors. Bread and butter (my fave), jalapeño, and Country Ham (hub's fave). We then shared a bowl of caramel bacon popcorn. (So freaking YUMMY). After the popcorn, I coerced my husband into trying the Bone Marrow Sliders. He was blown away by the savory goodness that is bone marrow. The server suggested the Pork Sliders for our next taste of mouth watering goodness and they did NOT disappoint. 45 minutes until the hallowed burgers were set to make their grand entrance, another server mentioned the blackened cabbage. So we had our fill of cabbage (and if I could make cabbage taste that good, I'd eat it everyday!). Then the joyous announcement of the much anticipated burger was made, and our heavenly plate of deliciousness arrived at our table. It. Was. Life. Changing. I kind of wish I HADNT split it my husband. Should have told him to get his own darn burger. It was perfection. Nothing extravagant. Nothing foodie about it. Just a perfect burger. With perfect cheese. And perfect bread. Mouthwatering juiciness. I swear I felt the clouds part, saw a light shining down on our table, and heard the voices of 1000 angels singing in unison. Well, until another customer staggered by our table, sloshing his drink around, and gave us the finger, claiming that we "stole his burger." I replied that I had patiently waited 3 hours for MY burger and I suggested that next time, he do the same. After our rude guest made his way to his own table, we took the advice of the server, yet again, since he was rock solid on all other suggestions, and ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Once again. No buyers remorse with this decision. I am in love with Holeman and Finch. I am now infatuated with Holeman and Finch. I will return to you Holeman and Finch.
(5)Kevin R.
Really cool, hip place. Loved the food - cheese , meats, and outrageous drinks . Service is outstanding. Definitely a great place to go.
(4)Erik B.
Awesome burgers! Probably the best burger in all of Atlanta except for a freshly ground one at a friends house. Love the great cocktail list and the bar staff. Very professional and they make a great mint julep. One of the only bars I will drink gin at due to their great skill in creating cocktails. I always start with a pate' or terrine if its available. Just a great spot to go to with some pals.
(5)Don B.
Oh man, just what I love in a restaurant. Meat, cured meat and cocktails. We stopped in and waited for a table at the bar. The bar is fun. We decided to ignore the table and stay at the bar. We met some interesting locals and they joined us for dinner at the bar. Making friends in a city not your home is great. We had some great cocktails, pates, deviled eggs, hot pretzels and caramel bacon popcorn. That was amazing. We arrived at 8pm and our intentions were to stay for 10pm burger time. Here is a helpful hint. If you want to ensure you get a burger do the following. 1. Get there early, at least 2 hours. 2. Start a tab at the bar. 3. Immediately tell the bartender you want to reserve a burger. They will put it on your tab, take your name and you will have one reserved. All 24 were reserved by 830pm. Burger was fantastic. House made buns from a bakery they own, house made ketchup, mustard and everything. If you are a foodie this is the place for you. Something warm and fuzzy about dining at a place with such a passion for producing food right. I love the charcuterie and I love that they do it in house. Their setup for curing is amazing. I will be going back on my next visit to ATL. Good times!
(5)Johnny B.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Their burger are great(if you can get one). The bone marrow is like a delicious, rich butter and the mondongo, spicy tripe soup with crisp pork belly was amazing. It's a small place so there's almost always a wait, but definitely worth it.
(5)Nancy R.
We came here for brunch. Crowded. Be expected to wait. One bad thing is that we found out that our server overcharged us for our meals but didn't end up changing our bill??? I hate places that do that. FOOD: I got the Fried Oyster sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich came on 2 slices of buttered toast with slices of purple onions. The onions rings are lightly battered thin rings. Great taste, but leaves your breath onion-y all day!
(3)Angela H.
Although I had Holeman & Finch Public House bookmarked "To Try" for quite some time now, my first visit was totally unplanned. A friend and I were planning to get some pizza from Antico around 1:30 pm on a Sunday afternoon. Sadly, we drove all the way there and found out that they're CLOSED on Sundays! =( My friend was devastated that he wouldn't be getting his pizza craving satisfied, but we did a quick search on Yelp for another place we wanted to try and came across Holeman & Finch. I am SO glad we did! I had heard that Holeman & Finch offers their "limited" burgers (only 24 per night starting at 10 pm from Monday through Saturday) all day - from 11:30 am to 3 pm - on Sundays for brunch. I called and confirmed this before we drove over there and, sure enough, the rumors were true! When I asked if there was going to be a long wait, the woman on the phone told me that they weren't too busy so we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. YAY!!! After driving past Holeman & Finch (it's SO easy to miss!), we turned around, spotted Restaurant Eugene (restaurant next to H&F per the recorded phone message's directions), and found a parking spot in the garage. Although parking spots are very limited (many spots are reserved for Starfish restaurant's customers only), I LOVE that parking is FREE! =) We arrived around 2 pm and waited about 10 minutes before we were seated at a table. Our server handed us the paper menus, which must be printed at least every Sunday since there was a date stamp on it. Then, he quickly said something along the lines of, "Okay, you're both getting burgers." We laughed and said yes, we were there for the burgers. He didn't ask how we would like our burgers cooked, so I guess they cook them to one temperature. Since I don't normally like pickles in my burgers, I asked if I could get the pickle on the side. Our server asked if we wanted any appetizers, such as the Deviled Eggs Three Ways. Although I didn't really care for any because I wanted to save my stomach for the famous burger, I was surprised when my friend said yes to the deviled eggs. I thought it was kind of random, but I can see that they're actually pretty popular with Yelpers! The deviled eggs were served first and fairly quickly. To our pleasant surprise, the burgers were served shortly after we were done with the deviled eggs. * Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - Per the description, this appetizer consists of three deviled eggs made three different ways. If my memory serves me right, one of them was a little spicy, one had relish in it, and one had bacon in it. I tried a little bit of all three, and I really liked the the relish one (surprising because I usually HATE relish) and the bacon one. However, at $1.33 per half of an egg, I thought it was a little pricey for what it is. * The Burger w/French Fries ($12) - Although I had asked for my pickle on the side, I noticed that there was one inside the burger as well as a slice on the side. I took a bite of it and instantly liked it because it was sweet and different from a regular pickle, so it turned out to be a good thing! However, I didn't realize there would be onions in the burger, which I immediately picked out of the melted cheese. As soon as I took my first bite, I knew this was a truly delicious burger! It really was as good as many people had said it would be, but - in my opinion - it wasn't better than Bocado's. I loved that the double patties were juicy and so flavorful, even without any fancy sauce in the burger. I also really enjoyed the bun, which was slightly toasted and buttery. Mmmm! I highly recommend the burger - AND *gasp* the pickle! The fries were good, but they weren't great because they were over-salted. Since I like to dip my fries in ranch sauce, I had asked our server if they had any. Although he told me they didn't have any ranch sauce (NOTE: All of their condiments, salad dressings, etc. are homemade in-house!), he did mention that they may have a buttermilk dressing that they use for salads. Sure enough, he brought me some buttermilk sauce, which looked just like ranch, and it ended up tasting super yummy and awesome with my fries! My friend tried some of it and agreed that it was great! I was very, very happy... =) Overall, Holeman & Finch gets 4.5 stars for their wonderful service and great burger! Every employee that we had spoken to, from the hostess at the front to our own server, was super friendly and seemed to be genuinely happy to be there, which I really appreciated. Our server was attentive and checked with us several times to make sure we were happy with our food. I also thought the unisex bathrooms with the heavy, wooden sliding doors were pretty cool-looking and clean. I would definitely return and highly recommend anyone who is interested in trying the (not-so-) "limited" burgers on Sunday for brunch when everyone who wants one will get one! =D [Review 152 of 366]
(4)Rachel S.
The best carbonara! Everything was delicious but don't expect to take home leftovers.. Still amazing though!
(4)Justin M.
I've consistently given H&F the best reviews and thousands upon thousands of dollars of business since they've first opened in my neighborhood. As a local bar of great quality, I fell in love with this place and its people. The staff have recently turned over...that's ok, it's the industry, but, tonight, the [very] new manager made it clear that she doesn't care about the loyal neighborhood patrons who supported this establishment from day one or H&F's tradition of quality service. Tonight, seven local and previously very loyal patrons walked out of this bar for what may be the last time. We loved you, but you've lost your soul and the new manager is the wrong leadership for the tradition of excellence in service that has made you so successful. We (and the many others who have recently shared their comments) hope you (re)find your way.
(1)Mayet C.
First time in Atanta, this place was recommended by an Atlanta chef. We came in last minute, 10:30 p.m., six people and was seated right away. The restaurant is beautiful and trendy. There was a good vibe. Loved the food. Some of our favorites: deviled eggs, pickled shrimp, pimento cheese, hot chicken (very hot!), carbonara, butter beans, foie gras and duck egg, grouper cheeks. We ordered many more items but those were the stand outs. The service was good too. Quite inexpensive. We had a terrific time. It was definitely the perfect end to our Atlanta trip.
(4)Wells R.
Okay, I have wanted to try this place at least three years. I live in outer perimeter, it just hasn't worked out. Today, I finally brought my adult and teen daughters and hubby here! It's very very small on Inside. But I will tell you, I felt my food was worth the hype. The bacon Carmel corn, is crazy good. Like I wanted, a mixing bowl size! Five burgers, ordered. The house made ketchup and mayo! Crazy good. The burger itself, good quality beef, not over cooked, toasted house made bun, house made bread and butter pickles. Really really good, and a little on the messy side. At first, you wonder is this enough? Yes! That little burger is bigger than you think, and if you take to to savor the favors yummmmm! We left feeling, the trip was worth it and with happy bellies! Loved Jazz our server, fantastic service from everyone from bar to tableside!
(5)David H.
Had a Sunday burger date with the woman. We were told there was an hour wait and almost left. I thought to myself why wait an hour for a burger? How could a simple burger be worth losing an hour of my time. We joked that the burger was probably so good because by the time you get it you're starving from the wait. After about 20 minutes of waiting we were able to get a table. We quickly ordered deviled eggs as a starter, a root beer float, 2 burgers and a Bloody Mary. Everything on the menu was a bit pricey but definitely worth trying at least once. You get three different deviled eggs each with its own unique spice and flavor. The pecan sorbet float was very smooth and not too sweet. And the Bloody Mary was incredible! It wasn't too salty and wasn't just Bloody Mary mix. Our burgers came out about 15 min after we initially ordered and so we put the burger to the test. HOLY GOD it was so damn juicy. Some how this place has perfected the perfect burger. There was a layer of grills onions in between the two patties and the cheese melted on it some magical way. I could not believe this sorcery. And to add their ketchup and mustard to the equation I was in burger heaven. Normally when I eat my burgers I require a side of sauce some bacon and all sorts of toppings. This burger didn't need any of that. This is a definite must try if you ever get the chance! I would have gladly waited an hour to indulge in this meaty goodness.
(5)Henry G.
Food was delicious. Small portions unfortunately, and while I understand the gimmick of having only 24 burgers, it was annoying that only one person in our party could get one. Sat at the bar and had to fight to order. But worth it in the end.
(4)Alexandra H.
For the best cocktails, always ask the waiter/waitress and they can bring you cocktails off the main menu! Ask for El DJ!! He is the best!!
(5)Chataun D.
Went on a Saturday evening thinking I was gonna get that emfamous burger. Nope! They only make those after 10pm weekdays and on Sundays for brunch. Despite my disappointment, the food was fantabulous...the pork belly sandwich, shrimp roll, collard greens, catfish and grits, deviled eggs, and wagyu flatiron steak were impeccably seasoned...delicioso!!! It's a tiny spot tho. Not alot of seats. Well worth the trip. Two thumbs up!!!
(4)Ivan S.
It had been a while since I'd been to Holeman & Finch. It's not because I hate the place, not at all. I just hadn't been back because 1) it's in Buckhead 2) I'm old and don't go out very often 3) I've become forgetful in my old age 4) when I go out, my old bones wants a full sitdown meal, not bar noshing and finally 5) I've become forgetful in my old age. But after the Yelp party at Fado, my friend Cindy (a resident Buckheadite) dragged me back to Holeman & Finch. I'm glad she did. I know I'm tougher on H&F than other places. It's probably because of the accolades and the hype and the fact that it's in Buckhead and I hate Buckhead. I also recognize how unfair it is that I hold H&F to a higher standard than others despite using the same 5 star scale. That accounts for my previous 4 star review (and the fact that the menu at the time was suited for a full meal, in my opinion.) But in my time away, the menu had been expanded considerably. Also, I knew enough not to arrive starving. The four plates we ordered between the two of us (the braised veal tongue, the veal sweetbreads, the confit pork belly and grits, and, yes, the burger and fries) was enough to sate the two of us. The tasty plates along with th expanded menu helped me decide to bump up my rating of H&F another star. Alas, this wouldn't be Yelp if I didn't have something to complain about. Mainly, my only complaint was that, with the new menu, the Southern Cola was no more. Boo! Though I enjoyed my Sacred Oath cocktail, the Southern Cola was Daisy Duke, skillet fried chicken, and the '95 Atlanta Braves rolled up into a single awesome drink. I lament its passing.
(5)Michael L.
Finally made it out here. We tried coming here for their Sunday brunch several weeks ago, and decided that a 1.75 hour wait just wasn't worth it- we were on a time crunch as well. But today, there was no time crunch. We were told there would be a 45 minute wait...and we did wait...for about an hour- super hungry, so expectations were high, especially for their burger. Wifey got the fried oyster sandwich with onion rings. Was the burger worth the wait? Mmm...yep. The flavors of the simple ingredients (pickles, red onions, cheese, meat patty, and toasted buttered bun) indeed melded together to make a truly great-tasting burger. I was doing my best to savor the burger, so I intermittently kept picking at the chicken liver pate we also ordered, which was quite good as well. Great burger (4.5). I realize that I'm "late to the game" regarding having their burger, and have heard/read that it has seen better days years back. But it is what it is. A great burger. I wasn't necessarily feeling so great afterwards (food coma), but I'd come back...maybe in a few months. Pimento cheese appetizer wasn't bad either. All in all, a definite 4+ star experience.
(4)Paul C.
Meh. That burger is nothing to write home about. Certainly wasn't worth all the fuss and bother. ANd you WILL have it the way the chef wants you to have it. Who do you think you are?
(2)Joyce L.
3.5 stars i was really looking forward to trying h&f and i wasn't disappointed. i'm not saying there weren't any downfalls, but my overall experience was positive :) i didn't get to try the burger, which might influence my rating a bit, but .. i wasn't going to wait three hours to try a burger.. -___- my boyfriend and i wanted to try the dishes that we were most curious about so this is what we ordered: 1. charred bok choy - i LOVE bok choy, but this was kindof eh? i initially ordered it because i wanted to get my greens in, but the dish was really oily and pretty salty. i wouldn't order it again if i went :/ 2. pork buns - this was the best small plate that we ordered... but then again, how can you go wrong with pork in bread haha. regardless, it was delicious. 3. deviled eggs three ways - these were amazing. i love deviled eggs so i try to order them wherever i go. these were definitely better than the deviled eggs i tried at JCT kitchen and bar, but the serving size was much smaller at H&F. sad :( 4. raw oysters - haha we ordered these because the couple next to us ordered them and made them look flipping delicious ahhaha and they were good :) my boyfriend, who claimed he didn't like the texture of oysters, said it was better than all the other places he had gone to. they were fresh and cleaned well, which is always a plus 5. pork skin noodles - i wanted a soup because it was so cold out, so we ordered this, but this was once again just eh. haha i mean.. it seemed weird to even have a ramen-type of noodle at a gastropub, but... it was worth a shot. haha 6. farm egg and pacetta carbonara - soooooo delicious. it was amazinggg. it was not too cheesy even though it may look like it in photos. i absolutely LOVED this dish. 7. fried apple pie - amazing and a perfect way to end the night. :) overall, the drinks and the food are pretty good (just as long as you know which dishes to order). the only big con: the space is small.. there is absolutely no way the tables could handle all the dishes we ordered, but service is great and the food comes out pretty fast. i enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back and trying other dishes (i've got my eye on the oh-so-famous bacon caramel popcorn!)
(3)Michael S.
Holman & Finch is quite the experience. I have not been to a restaurant similar to this in Atlanta. Their menu choices are very interesting with options ranging from incredible hamburgers and sandwiches to cow brains and testicles. The cocktails here are one of a kind. Each drink is hand crafted with a single ice cube carved out of an ice block to top it off. It's quite the production that will set you back about $13 a drink. Personally I recommend their famous hamburgers but you better get there early to reserve it. They only serve them at 10 pm and they generally only make 24. One they are out there's no more. I only rate them at 3 stars because of a situation we had with them grossly overcharging us for shared appetizers. We had a group of 7 and ordered 5 different appetizers to share. When we got the check they charged each person for all 5 appetizers. Ouch!
(3)Adam S.
Great food, I've always enjoyed it. However, the young front of house staff and the bar staff need to be seriously better trained in customer service. Don't expect anything other than piss-poor attitudes and a "you should feel lucky to be here" sentiment from the staff. Despite that remarkable, burger, remarkably poor hospitality skills will quickly lead to a very expensive yet dissatisfying evening. Staff is too young and too poorly trained.
(2)Lauren G.
I went with a friend to H&F recently, both for the first time. Service & food were both fantastic. We got the pretzel & butter rolls as appetizers, and they were delicious. She got the burger (very good) and I got the carbonara, a favorite that I usually get when it's on a menu. It was AMAZING - the egg in the middle added some lusciousness (is that a word?) to the dish, and it was one of the best carbonaras I've ever had. Not too salty, perfectly cooked pasta, decadent flavor, and just the right portion size. Absolutely going back, and soon. I just hope that I'll be able to get other items on the menu - the carbonara is already calling my name again...
(5)Mike B.
Definitely a Top 5 Burger spot in the city of Atlanta. Tad bit overhyped, but all in all a good burger experience.
(4)Pam K.
Ohhh what a wonderful, and delightful burger. I have followed the Food Network mantra of the best burger I have ever eaten. I will travel near and far in search of a good burger and I have to say this is at the top of my list. I have not tried to go on a week night as I would be completely disappointed if I could not get my hands on this scrumptious morsel ( they only serve 25 a night). I venture to Holeman's on a Sunday where the focus is the burger. Yes I wait fro about 1hr as they do not take reservations... I think I may have to go this Sunday as my taste buds are screaming for it... Must satisfy the need!
(5)Bob S.
Everytime I go there i have a wonderful experience, I know i have to wait!!! It is well worth it. The Burger is the Bomb.... But love the Hot Dog, the homemade sausages. Everything I have had here is great....
(5)Christy M.
Finally! I feel like I've experienced an Atlanta foodie rite of passage. Y'all, I had The Burger. I knew about The Burger long ago. In fact, this was actually not my first attempt to nab one. About a year and a half ago, I tried to go with a group of friends; there were maybe 10 of us. If you are thinking of visiting, let me give you the heads up now: it is NOT built for large groups. There is some seating for large parties, but there's not much seating at all, period. So don't think you're getting one of those precious burgers at 10 p.m. if you show up with 10 people at 9. Not. Gonna. Happen. My second attempt was more recent, just this past December, and only with two other people. "Surely," I thought, "surely this will be my moment." Nope. At 8:45 p.m., the table wait was about an hour and half, and the burgers were already sold out. Once again, I left in a cloud of hunger and disappointment. But this past Sunday, I finally got smart. Why try for one of the elusive 10 p.m. burgers at all? I mean, honestly, do I need to be eating a huge pile of meat, cheese, and fried potatoes at 10 p.m. anyway? No, I do not. So why not hit up H&F on a Sunday morning for brunch, when burgers literally flow as if they were manna from Heaven? And that, folks, is how I now find myself amongst the local blessed/cursed. Blessed, because I have experienced what is likely to be the most delicious burger I will ever eat. Two rounds of juicy, oh-so-tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned beef, topped with the melted cheese. Sandwiched between them, wisps of red onion so thin they are like angels' wings. Four thick, crunchy slices of bread & butter pickles that bring the perfect amount of sweetness. And all this, nestled in a buttery, grilled bun that is at once both perfectly fluffy and yet substantial enough to hold it all together. The house-made ketchup and mustard on the side were amazing, but absolutely unnecessary. The Burger sings, y'all. And the fries? They do The Burger justice. Which is saying something. And why am I cursed? Because I can't stop thinking about it. And you won't be able to, either.
(5)Leah V.
I have been here probably 3 times. I usually go on a date. The drinks are stellar and the food is always incredibly tasty (although, the portions kind of suck ass considering the price...I'm a small girl, and if I'm not full by the end of a meal - something is terribly wrong). However, the rudeness I experienced at my last visit will keep me from returning ever again. Newsflash, guys, you're not the only joint in Atlanta with fancy drinks and such. So what if you have a coveted hamburger? Until you get rid of that chick at the hostess stand who thinks it's cool to smack gum in front of customers and present herself like she just rolled out of bed, I'm steering clear, and I'm telling anyone who will listen how H&F prefers to be "too cool" rather than provide customer service to guests. Seriously, I felt like Mary being told there was no more room at the Inn. Fail. Short story short: H&F wouldn't find the space for us, so we went to Abattoir, had a fabulous meal, and were seated immediately because the folks who run that place aren't dumb enough to try to fit a restaurant inside something meant to be a barber shop.
(2)Jason Z.
Burger is as advertised. Great beef, bun and toppings. Pickles are house made as are the condiments. Definitely worth the trip and you can't go wrong with a $12 meal in Buckhead.
(5)Amy C.
Some people come here for something OTHER than the H & F burgers but I dont know those people. I came here for Sunday brunch JUST to try their H & F burgers because I dont care what it is, I am not waiting 2 hours in line for their limited 20 burgers at 10pm any night. The trick to even Sunday brunch is while they sell unlimited H & F burgers, it would be smart to arrive 30-45 minutes before the doors open because there is a line. Once you get seated, you order their burgers and fries. They have a cinnamon bun that is big, warm, and gooey enough to warm your insides but the star is the H & F burger. The H & F burger is complex yet simple. It's the classy of all classy. It's a two patty burger with cheese melted placed between two buttered H & F buns and pickles to top it off. Now, the juice from their patty mixed with the crunchy & freshness of the pickles is THE PERFECT combo. *really I dare you to tell me something that is MORE perfect than that* The fries which may not have a leading role certainly plays a key role in making this meal perfect. They are perfectly fried and seasoned with just the right amount of crunchy when you bite into but hasn't been fried SO many times that you are just eating oil and whatever seasoning they use, I like because it enhances the taste of the potato without making it taste like a salty sea in your mouth The only thing that didnt make this experience quite 5 star is the service. If you read my reviews, you know it's all about service for me. Since H & F brunch is soo busy, it's kind of like herding sheep (you eat, you leave, next table comes and sits down before you even have time to exit)
(4)Amy D.
Food critics and chefs alike have been proclaiming that Holeman and Finch serves one of the best burgers in the country. This sounds like perfection, but wait!! They only serve 24 a night, and they usually sell out in a matter of minutes. So if you are like me and are travelling from Canada and you cant leave Atlanta until you have had one of their burgers, go on Sunday for brunch when they serve an unlimited amount. We showed up on Sunday morning 30 minutes before they opened their doors, and were shocked that there wasn't even a line up. People didn't start to show up until about 15 min prior to opening. We wanted to try the burger but debated it because i like to have breakfast items in the morning, and i didn't know if i would like a burger that early. However our waiter quite aggressively told us that we had to get the burger. They are closed on Mondays, which is why i think they serve an unlimited amount of burgers and why the servers push them so hard. Interestingly enough the dining room was full and not one table did not have a burger at it. After the burger came and we sunk our teeth into it we were glad that in fact we ordered it. This burger was great on its own, it was served up in a very minimalist fashion. It had no mustard or ketchup on it, it was only served with cheese, pickled onion and pickles and shallots. Amazingly enough the burger was 8 oz, being grass fed, it doesn't fill you up as much as corn fed beef, which we learned from our server. As amazing as the burger was, our service really brought the meal down. The burger was served with fries and two little jars of ketchup and mustard. Our server than went on to tell us that it was served this way with the purpose for the diner to dip their fries in the condiments. DUH!! I don't know maybe dipping fries in condiments isn't big in the U.S., but we have been doing that in Canada forever. Overall, we really enjoyed the burger but we could have done without the commentary from our annoying waiter. I also think that they are loosing their sparkle a bit, their exposure isn't so high anymore and it is probably a lot easier to get a burger through the week.
(4)Bud W.
Best Burger in the city!!! Excellent craft bar program. I enjoyed the all around dinning experience. I will defiantly be back when I visit Atlanta.
(5)Zella A.
This place has a ridiculous amount of reviews so I won't expand too much on it. Negative first, definitely not a fan of their onion rings. When I think onion rings, I think deep fried and crunchy, but not here. They weren't crispy at all and way too chewy. But that's truly the only negative. I love how the chefs here a constantly trying new twists on classic favorites. In true Gastronomy style, Holeman and Finch pushes the envelope in food and drink and almost rivals the great gastros in Chicago. We started out with a classic charcuterie platter with the country pate', lonzino, and duck ham. All delightfully fresh. I had the oyster po boy as an entree and the oysters were perfectly fried and went well with the remoulade sauce. But even more impressive is their bar and the great mixologists behind the bar. I had "a horse with no name" which made perfect sense since every sip introduced a new flavor to me. I didn't get to try their famous burger, but I will definitely be back to try it!
(5)Alan T.
Simply perfection. The drinks, burgers and vibe are stellar. One would even say, the best burger in Atlanta... Short pause, end review.
(4)D K.
A review Haiku: Sunday Brunch, crowded Arrived early hour wait First-come, first-serve bar Friendly staff, jam packed Got the burger, A-MA-ZING Lives up to the hype.
(4)Derek C.
The first time I went to H&F, I went solely for the food on the menu even though all I heard about was the burger. Even though I bypassed the legendary burger, I was very impressed by their other offerings. My party and I shared close to 12 different plates and loved all of them (except I couldn't quite eat the heart because of the texture, not the taste). Recently I decided to suck it up and stake out for the burger. We went on a Monday night and there was still a 2 hour wait for a table for four, so we went to the bar. We ordered some drinks, I personally tried a few new beers that were outstanding. We finally found a seat about 45 minutes later and then we heard the megaphone shout it's burger time. We had a clear view into the kitchen from our seat so we got to watch them cook the burgers. Once we received ours, I devoured mine quickly. The burger itself wasn't as good as I had hoped, maybe because they cooked it well done, but it was worth the experience. Still a great place to try for the menu food, drinks, and the burger.
(4)Rhett D.
There is definitely an awesome vibe going on at this place. The food is always on point and the beer selection is quite vast. I highly recommend the Sapelo Island clams, the steak tartare, and of course the Holeman and Finch burger. It should be noted that no matter what time of the day you go, there is likely to be a wait, so be prepared.
(4)Cece U.
I'm just going to agree with half of the other reviews. Holeman & Finch serves the best burger I have ever had. I just wish the date I went on here wasn't the worst. I guess the burger and the date cancel each other out. Also, the fries were really good too. The service was excellent and parking was easy. The atmosphere was fun and trendy. I will definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu which I've heard great things about as well. I am just thankful that I am one of the fortunate in this world who've got to indulge in that burger :)
(5)Emily G.
Alright H&F, you got me. You got me good. I still can't believe I spent over 4 hours at this place and wasn't bored or annoyed at any point in time. We got there at 7 but didn't get seated until 9pm. However, the bar area was busy with people, drinks and appetizers, so it kept me happily busy until our table was ready. Consider H&F like a multi-course tapas-meal. You got your first course (their signature-holy-cow-they're-super-strong! drinks), the bread and cheese course, the side salad course, the main pasta course, and the dessert (the famous burger). By the time you get to the last course, you just realized that you just spent 4 hours at a restaurant, ordered waaay too many dishes and drank you ass off. Damn you H&F. You got me good. The best dishes there were the pancetta carbonara and the burger. The farm salad was pretty lame (4 pieces of lettuce with a thin cut of dry salami doesn't really scream SALAD to me), and the pimento cheese was great, but I like the Costco brand I buy a bit more (its spicier and chunkier). But the pasta.... well, how can you NOT like home made-cut fresh pasta, garlicky sauce and the egg right on top, perfect and ready to be mixed it with all the delicious cheese and pancetta. I could have eaten a tub-full of that plate. Then the burger. I have to admit, we didn't come here for the burger cause we thought they weren't served on Saturdays.. but the second we got seated at 9pm, the waiter asked us if we wanted to order it, and so we did. By 9:05pm, they had sold out. Score. I won't lie, I think that if you came here FOR the burger, actually waited 4 hours for the burger and had built soo much anticipation for it, you might not enjoy it as much as I did. For me, it was a nice surprise on top of all the great food I had already tried, and that made me enjoy it much much more. Like the server said, don't put anything on it, just eat it as is. The burger, unlike anything on the menu, is a giant meal. It is juicy, sweet, tender, and all the things you imagine an awesome burger to be. I licked my fingers more times than I could count, and was sad that the pieces of pickles (im not even a big fan of pickles!) were so small, cause I fell in love with them as soon as I put them in my mouth. I know, i'm starting to sound like a softcore-porn novel writer... but I can't be more accurate. It made me happy. Good job on food, service and atmosphere. You're too expensive for me to come here very often, but if it were free, I'd eat it anytime.
(5)Anand S.
BEST. BURGER. EVER! And well worth the hoops... What the Holeman & Finch 'experience' delivers in quirkiness and eccentricity, the H&F burger completely lacks. And that's the best part. The H&F burger is a no-frills burger (Flip?) that simply has two 4oz-burger-patties sandwiched by Kraft singles on housemade bread. The marriage of flavors was simply a perfect harmony - nobody would try to describe the feeling of nirvana and, as such, I won't describe my euphoria when I experienced Holeman & Finch's famous burger. There are, however, many ways for a Holeman & Finch experience to go awry. With the thought that you're going to eat an amazing burger, there are many hoops to jump through (H&F only releases 24 burgers per night except for Sundays) that are well worth it. My date and I arrived around 8:15pm on a Thursday night and had no trouble reserving two. We walked in, walked to the lounge/bar to the right, and accosted the first server we saw. Let them know you want a burger, present a credit card, and you're good to go! The last burger was reserved around 8:35, but this of course varies everyday. Oh, and do not (DO NOT) come with more than 2-3 people. The next 1.5 hours are yours. The lounge is quite small creating a sense of communal space. Most people around 8-10pm are biding their time waiting for the burgers. It's wonderful since money and status seem to bear no currency here; everyone wanting a burger must pay with time. I've heard great things about the hand-crafted cocktails and small plates, but my date and I simply ordered beers and watched Rules of Engagement on my iPad (which seemed normal, haha). $12 - This buys you what Alton Brown calls the best burger in America and what Anne Burrell calls the best thing she ever ate. This is an unforgettable burger and an unforgettable experience. Chef Linton Hopkins created, as far as I'm concerned, the gold standard for the burger.
(5)Andrew S.
What more could you ask? Great food, sweet dojo, and spirited staff who give a shit? The bar makes this place. The good souls behind the slab know their shit. Shoot them a uncommon cocktail and they usually get it right and enjoy the challenge. Give them a recipe and they will place the name of the drink, make it right the first time, and not rub it in your face. The sneering i-mix-Boulevardiers-on-my-fixie-while-riding-Âbackwards-through-Inman-Park hipsters are nowhere in sight. Neither are the churlish well-slingers from Downtown. Don't just snipe the menu. Nab that burger, bro, but hit up some deviled eggs or some veal brains. Fried veal brains? Scrape some of that succulent grey matter on your toast champ, because you ain't gettin' that up the street. Satisfied from feasting on the sweet buttery grass-fed dreams of young calves? Mash some marrow, twizzle some tripe, and scarf some sweetbreads before marching on to Rome, my barbarian savage. You eat what you kill and you killed everything on that parts menu. You seek audience in the culinary court and Holeman and Finch has crowned you King of the North; at least until you pick up the check. Remember, winter is coming when you walk out that door. Now sip that Right and Chocchi-something martini, caress a pork-belly something plate, slobber on a burger if you can, and feast on the spoils of your birthright.... just like your daddy Ned Stark taught ya.
(5)Ken N.
First off. I want to give some clarity for folks interested in getting a burger here. My friend found recommendations that this restaurant has the best burger in Atlanta. Possibly the best burger in the United States. A pretty big statement to live up to. Based on some of the reviews, it seems the weekday dinner hours has a ridiculous wait times for seating. Trying to avoid this. Our party arrived promptly at opening time. 5p.m. To our surprise. There was only one other group there. The other folks waiting for the doors to open, were also there to experience the famous burgers. When we sat down, we went over the menu. Surprisingly, no burgers. When we inquired about this. It seems the burgers are in prep. And they are not available until about 10p.m. or so. Our plans were dashed. As we discussed with our waiter. The strategy may be to come at around 7p.m. or so, then snack and wait. 3-4 hours then have your burger at 10p.m. The other strategy is come in late. People who have been sitting and snacking for several hours sometimes don't want their burger. So you can come in and swoop in and nab their burger. I have to say, this seems to be a bit ridiculous practice. I subtract one star for this. I guess they blow a bullhorn at 10p.m. and people cheer when the burger horn is blown. I don't know. Maybe this experience is what makes the burger so good? I unfortunately, still don't know the answer. Despite being highly disappointed. We went with it. Realize the regular menu is unique. The wild river catfish is good. As is the pork rillettes. I walked away though with the Lamb Belly and Glazed sweetbreads as my favorite. Unfortunately for our vacation, there was not time for us to experience their famous burgers. I've bookmarked this place as a place I must revisit. If only to experience what must be the most elusive burger in America.
(4)Daniel B.
OK, this place has exceeded my expectations. I can still taste the burger in my mouth as I am writing this review. Holeman & Finch gets a lot of hype, especially here on Yelp, and this is one of those rare instances where the restaurant lives up to it, IMO. I came here last night for a "Cobb Happy Hour" UYE with six fellow Yelpers. We showed up around 9:15, put our orders in maybe 15-20 minutes later, and all seven of us were able to get burgers. I've heard from a couple other Yelpers that the food, especially the burgers, are not as good as they used to be. Well, this was my first time trying these things and I can't imagine them being any tastier. As 10 o'clock rolls around, one of the servers gets on a mega phone and announces to the entire restaurant that "IT'S BURGER TIME!" These double patty cheeseburgers are pretty close to perfection, from the buns to the cheese to the meat. I know I savored every bite of mine. The burgers are served with a side of fries along with spicy mustard and their own homemade ketchup. In the end, this may very well be the best burger I've ever eaten. Holeman & Finch also has a nice, eclectic selection of animal parts for you to nibble on while you wait for your burgers to be served. Everything from sweetbread (thymus glands), head cheese (meat jelly), pig ears, lamb tongues, and veal fries (testicles). Yum. Jang C. and I split an order of the veal brains. They were served in a small metal skillet with small slices of toast. This was my second time trying brains (the other time was pig brains at a hot pot dinner in Chongqing, China - terrible) and these were actually pretty good. The outside was seasoned and lightly fried. The texture of the brains themselves were mushy, to be expected, and the flavor reminded me of fish and livers combined. I also tried a bit of their sheep cheese and it tasted a bit wonky, maybe not for everyone. I would like to come back to H&F another time just to try their parts menu. Service was great all-around (bartender, server, and even valet). The restaurant itself can be easy to miss from the road. Luckily there's a stoplight right at the entrance. You'll pull underneath what looks like an apartment/condo complex with shops and restaurants at the bottom (Restaurant Eugene and Starfish among them). Valet parking is available or you can self-park for free on the 2nd level of the deck. Very cool interior inside. The unisex bathrooms have sliding doors. Space inside the restaurant is actually kind of small and seating is very much communal as is the menu (plates are best shared). They do not take reservations. Just walk inside and find a seat. If you are coming with a group, it's best that you all seat at the same time. Five stars.
(5)bob k.
Lets just begin with the burger, yes it is very good. however, the fact you can get it at braves games now it is no longer a big deal to wait for burger time. it also helps when you are drunk at night to eat it. i still dont think its as good as JG Melon or Rare in NYC, but its good. The place itself is great and love to drink here. What is ironic is that they didnt want to be known as a burger joint so they didnt put it on the regular menu, but if you watch anytime they are tv, its always about the burger. its sort of a shame because its a good place to hang and drink in atlanta.
(4)Amy H.
This place has a very pretentious feel to it, but it's my absolute favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I've never had anything on the menu I didn't like! My only complaint is that you can expect to wait at least 45 minutes for a table if you get there after 8pm, but it's got GREAT cocktails and small plates... so the wait is worth it. Definitely try the caramel bacon popcorn and the squash gratin for small plates, then the carbonara for an entree. Of course, if you're lucky enough to get on the list for a burger, you HAVE to try that! All in all, H+F is my go-to when I have out-of-town visitors who are looking for a nice, relaxing bite to eat when they arrive in Atlanta. They always love it, and I'm always happy to take them. :)
(5)Chris S.
Very original/unique menu, if you're into veal brains and tripe pudding, but each menu has a date stamp, indicating a dynamic offering, which was nice to see. I went there after seeing this place on a documentary about the nations's 10-best sandwiches. This place was nominated for their famous 10pm burgers, limited to 24 per night. I was waaay early passing through town, but figured I'd at least have dinner and if the vibe justified, stay for a few drinks and maybe catch the 10pm before i took off. As early as i was, it was too late. the place is super tiny (bar area was maybe 15x15? and the dining area was like a hallway). The seating area at the L-shaped bar is pretty cool and especially accommodating for groups, as it has sections that extend slightly away from the bar, as if a few high-tops were pushed up against it, so 3 people can easily sit together and have the bar as the 4th seat. Very cool, but if there's not a spot for you, good luck. They have 2 other tiny tables or you're stuck eating your meal at the drink rail with about 6 inches between your face and the wall. I decided to tuck in my skirt and have dinner with the wall. Server was unapologetic about the strange menu and lacked any real recommendations, which quickly killed the excitement I had for eating at a place that could make a burger worth placing within the top 10 sandwiches in america. (He later redeemed himself when his name on the check said: "D Vader"... that alone was worth 20%). I ordered some of the bacon and caramel popcorn (how could you lose with that) and the tri-tip. Popcorn was ok. Never thought I'd say this, but the flavor of the bacon was a little heavy, haha. Trust me, i love bacon... maybe just too unexpected for my pallet to experience it with popcorn. Tri-tip was about 6 bites. $15 price tag on the menu should have clued me in on that, but nonetheless, my belly was sad. Must admit the taste was wonderful, though. I ordered a mixed drink with just a splash of mix, but it still showed up watered down and i knew my tab would spiral out of control without much to show for it if i stuck around much longer, so I decided to skate. In summary... it's a cool place if you get there early enough. Not ideal for a road warrior, but I could see doing some pre-game with a couple pals. Nice spot for a date, if she can stomach reading the menu. If you're mindful of the portions, then you should be okay. I probably wouldn't go again, but I'm a little dismayed i didn't try the enticing cheese options on the menu.
(2)Tom C.
Last time I came here I was disappointed. It failed to live up to it's hype. I came back again because of their "famous burger". I researched the burger and saw that Food Network named it the best burger in America. The meat is made up of only chuck and brisket and that the meat is put through the meat grinder twice. The bun is French. The ketchup and mustard are made from scratch and yada yada. I read the reviews about it on Yelp the good and the bad. My friends and I came at 9pm and we didn't get our burgers till 10:30pm...yea pretty late. So finally the famous burger is placed in front of me and I take a bite.... Yea...I can definitely see the bad points of the burger from Yelp. I tasted splotches/pockets of salt in the burger that were inconsistent with the whole patty and it was a bit greasy BUT despite what was mentioned it was a pretty good burger.The meat and the bun were soft and I loved the sweet pickles that were added to the burger. I took the servers recommendation and ate it with out the mustard and ketchup to get the full flavor. The fries were good too. Oh yea...the burger is $10....nice-suh! The service was a lot better than last time. My server kept up with my water. He folded our napkins when we got up and left the table. We got fine dining-like service. He did a great job recommending certain food items or pairing drinks. Verdict...the burger was good. It's up there in the top burgers I tasted thus far. Would I come back for it?...yes but I probably go Sunday brunch to get it instead of waiting so long for it.
(4)Laura W.
This place is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. It's a great spot for a date night, as long as you and your date are both adventurous eaters. The menu changes regularly which keeps things interesting. I love eating at the bar when there's room because it's a lot of fun to watch the bartenders craft their speciality cocktails.
(5)Autumn B.
Holeman & Finch had great service and a tasty burger. Portion sizes were smaller (we literally got about 10-12 fries each). The Burger, which they are most known for was good but I would not say award winning. They close early on Sunday and that is the only day they serve it at a decent time of day to eat a double cheeseburger nor do they provide call in orders on Sunday and the kitchen closes at 430pm. So if you are not up for eating a burger as a midnight snack or for breakfast some planning is involved to get there during that perfect window of time at the end of the week. The deviled eggs which is most talked about besides sandwich was three half eggs and we only liked one flavor. It's a cool place to try but others tell me the rest of the menu is otherwise disappointing.
(3)Daniel R.
H&F doesn't take reservations. We showed up at 8PM looking to grab the big table for a party of nine. We were told we would be seated at 10:30. We were not. However, we managed to find standing room in the bar area. Food: Cheeseburger & Fries: The hype is legit. The burger is surprisingly beefy. More of an aged steak flavor. We're probably talking 30-40% fat beef for these things. Perfect Bun. Just great. I recommend watching people take their first bite... wide eyed. Pâté: Smooth and slightly sweet. I don't eat a lot of pâté, but this is the best I've had. Cheese Plate: Funky stuff. Pretty good, but not a lot of variation. Pork buns: Delicious slow-cooked pork in a small soft bun. Very tasty. Cocktails: The bartenders are probably certified mixologists.... they are very good. The cocktail menu has many good offerings, but their personal creations are where you want to put your money. Beer: Decent bottle collections and a couple of rotating taps. They had Stone Levitation which was helpful for battling those funky cheeses. The Victory Summerlove was on tap. Nice.
(5)Candace L.
LOVE this restaurant. Of course, the 10 o'clock burger is great. The double patties and fresh bread melts in your mouth.. homemade ketchup and mustard AND pickles? A favorite! ... on everything. Its the perfect version of a classic hamburger. P.S. They DO sell out before 10pm - get there early, especially if you'd actually like to sit down while you eat. The bar is my favorite seat in any restaurant.. This one is nice and intimate, but its also small and cramped. Don't expect to sit in the most comfortable place for this bar meal.. Also, expect to wait for a drink. Drinks here are perfectly crafted - I hardly recognize all the ingredients in each specialty cocktail, but somehow they always make something unique and tasty. Food - Tapas style food, great for sharing. Order a bunch of plates. A lot of their dishes are seasonal.. and even tastier than they sound. This is the place to try something new. Their jamon and cheeses are a specialty, but I highly recommend picking an item you've never had! Kitchen is open late - another plus. P.S. Bacon caramel popcorn = a must try.
(5)M D.
Ugh, I don't get it. The food here is fine, but I think this may be the most overrated restaurant in the city. And so overpriced!! A real rip-off. Annoying service, too. When waitstaff describes every single dish I ask about as "AWESOME," it's a sign that she doesn't actually know anything about the food she's serving. Someday this trend of gussied-up, tricked-out, greasy southern food that costs an arm and a leg will be a thing of the past. Can't come a moment too soon.
(2)Aaron W.
Went late on a Friday night. Had the pancetta, it was amazing. Great cocktail recommendation by our server. Will come back.
(4)Keo S.
The hype is real. Amazing service and food. I wanted to keep eating, that's all I can say. Drinks were a little pricey and "foo foo", but the food was absolutely delicious. Love the pork belly sandwich and the seasonal corn. I can't wait to come back and try the burger. One of the best placest to eat in Atlanta and casual enough to be feel comfortable for all groups. :)
(5)Kyle S.
Decor and service was very good. I didn't like he food that much but it is well prepared. I had the pork and the fried oysters. Both were ok. My friends got the steamed clams (and extra bread to soak up the juice) and it was great.
(3)Catherine L.
I went to H&F after reading Yelp reviews. Was more planning on experiencing what people seemed to qualify as a great mixing place (as in mixed drinks). But turns out the 4 starts are for the ambiance and the food, more than for the drinks. The drink list was actually quite limited, and the one I got, with peach liqueur (I think) and cracked pepper on top was not bad. Maybe not $11 good though. The food on the other hand was nothing short of amazing! I got the pork sandwich and the pear salad. Both were outstanding. Pork melts in your mouth and offers such a delicate contrast to the sweet toasted bun and creaminess of the coleslaw. More please! The pear salad was served warm and savory, and was a total novelty for my taste buds. My only regret: not ordering the peach salad too. Be prepared to wait though. I was on my own and still was given an hour wait, or the bar, which was busy at the time. I waited about 20 minutes for a seat to open up. Totally worth it!
(4)Jason S.
If there was ever a reason for you to visit Atlanta, GA., Holeman and Finch should be that one reason. This restaurant is worthy of a 3-Star rating in the Michelin Guide. The cuisine is truly exceptional and worth the special journey. The spirits are handcrafted from top quality liquor, the service is far beyond any restaurant at the same price point, and the food stands in a class by itself.
(5)Colleen M.
the parts menu is amazing!!!!
(5)Brian K.
Holeman & Finch is one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Food: This restaurant is a gastropub that offers a wide variety of very unique small plate food options. From rabbit liver, to pork belly, to veal brains.....they are truly innovators in the Atlanta restaurant scene. The menu is continually changing as well, so it's always a surprise each visit. They also offer an incredibly unique drink menu and have some of the most knowledgeable and well trained bartenders in the city. Service: The restaurant and bar areas are always packed, especially on weekends and Sunday brunch, so seating and service is normally slow. On a good day, expect to wait at least a half hour for a table - on a bad day, at least 2 hours. Go before 6PM on any day if you'd like to be seated immediately. Atmosphere: Holeman & Finch is cramped, but welcoming and lively. The patrons are always diverse, though the crowd tends to get younger as the night gets older. Dress is casual. Price: Not cheap, but well worth the price. Drinks are around $10 and Small plates range between $5 and $25. Other: This restaurant does not take reservations, so again, come early or expect to spend some time waiting. On many occasions, even the bar area reaches capacity, so you may have to wait outside. Also, they open at 5PM on weekdays, so it's not a viable lunch option.
(5)Liz K.
My review of H&F has altered over the past couple years ever since it opened. It is now one of my favorite restaurants, and go to places. I take out of towners here (friends from LA) and they loooooved it. I love how the drinks are specially crafted by mixologists. If I want a drink especially made for me a certain way- they know how to do it. They will take a gin and tonic to another level. Anyway, the food is fab. Anything weird from parts to normal ol' piece of lettuce drizzeled with some kind of fancy smacy vinegrette. Pork buns? Omg heaven. I would eat 5 of those if they didn't cost $10/plate. Hehe. The burger? I've had it twice and I DO like it-- but I just can't eat something THAT heavy at 10 pm. It is one of those "must try" things I guess... I didn't care for the carbonara. Too rich and heavy also. The cheese was overbearing the flavor even after the egg was mixed in. Great vibe, and great energy throughout the place.
(4)jane k.
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Great service, ambience, drinks..and of course the food. The wait can be pretty crazy at times..but when you do end up finally seated the food has always been on point. My husband and I always order the pasta carbonara and beef tartare..both so freaking good. We love the burger and also the hot dog is super good too. And of course all of HF bread is amazing!
(5)Kevin C.
Thought the reviews of the burger might be hype, but decided to try H&F for myself. First, the deviled eggs are pretty good, but they're not the best I've ever had. I want to try the pimento cheese next time I'm there. The burger, on the other hand, was the best I've ever had...anywhere. The mix of brisket and chuck is fantastic, and the accompanying cheese, onions, pickles, buns and condiments make this burger a home run. I'm going to start cooking my burgers on my griddle rather than my grill, as the taste of this burger is no doubt driven by the fat content of the beef used. I would recommend this burger to anyone. We waited 30 minutes for the doors to open on brunch, and this thing is worth every minute. Going to do dinner here sometime and try the more daring dishes.
(5)Jinny Y.
I finally got my 10 o'clock burger! YUM! I don't want to over hype, but at the same time I do. It was gooood. It was totally worth rushing after class to get there at 8:30pm and beg the waiter to reserve one for me AND my not present husband. *Tip for everyone, they only reserve burgers for people who are present in the flesh in the restaurant. Usually one person from your group has to give a credit card in order to reserve the burgers. While we waited we tried: Deviled eggs 3 ways. Very good, creamy, and flavorful. Chicken liver pate. Also really good, had some type of vinegar based jelly on top it was a good pair with the pate. The crostini type bread they served with the pate was good too A couple of cocktails. Also very good. A glass of red wine that was a mix of Syrah and something that started with an M.. (not Merlot). Anyhoo, the wine was big, bold, and perfect. Finally the 10 o'clock burger. It's two 4 oz patties that are seasoned (my opinion) and served with cheese, skinny strips of cooked onions, bread and butter pickle slices, a heavenly bun. There might have been fresh onion on there too, but I probably took that off. They served it with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup. It was really flavorful, not to greasy or soggy, and big enough that I couldn't eat the last two bites. =( Not to worry, the hubs finished it for me so no burger went to waste. Now that I've had the real 10 o'clock burger at night, I'll probably come back during Sunday brunch for the burger. But, I definitely want to come back and try other stuff on their menu. =)
(5)Bran M.
This is my "fancy" neighborhood hangout (the un-fancy place would be Treehouse). First of all the drinks - containing many ingredients that I have never heard of before - are always spectacular. I used to try to dissect the ingredients on the menu, trying to figure out what I like, not daring to order drinks with ingredients that I know I don't like. Funny thing is, they can take those ingredients, and mix them up into something surprisingly palatable and refreshing. My second reason for the top rating is the food. People rave over the burgers, and yet I have never had one. There is so much more to the menu than burger! My two favorites are the carbonara with egg and the Crunchy Gentleman, which is basically a ham and cheese grilled sandwich, except the cheese is cooked on the OUTSIDE. I also have to give a shout-out to the deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and cheese plate (I like my cheese, in case you haven't noticed). Finally, H&F has chill atmosphere and cool vibe. I really don't eat at the tables - such a tiny area - but would rather sit at the bar or in the bar area. Gotta be quick (or early) to get a seat there, though. If you do get a good seat, you can stay for hours, good people watching here. As for price, my tab seems to get away from me way too easily, but that's just because everything - drinks and food - is just so darn good. UPDATE 8/4/12: Finally had one of the burgers. Whoa, just WHOA. Best. Burger. Ever!!!!
(5)Xteethx B.
The burger lived up to expectation; probably because we had to wait for it. But it was really good and didn't need any ketchup or other condiments; the pickle was the perfect accoutrement. I also had the shrimp roll which was good but it's definitely the burger that was memorable. Bocado's was good too but their fries are not that good as H&F's. Coming at 9:00 p.m. on a Wed night was more than enough time for us to reserve the burger and we had great service at the bar and at the table.
(5)Esther L.
Worth the 2 hour wait they told us it would be? The good news was that we snatched some seats at the bar and didn't have to wait that long. Everyone ordered the burger and fries and it was close to one of the best I had. It rivals Umami Burger, PlanCheck burger and Blue Dog burger in LA. The only bad thing is that we can only get it when we visit Atlanta.
(4)John P.
OK, once again I'm wandering around Atlanta...blah, blah, blah:) Yet what can I add about Holeman & Finch? Excellent burgers, worth the trip - check. Great drinks worth taking your time on - check. Fun place, good energy level, friendly and nice crowd - check. Very friendly waitstaff - check. Pretentious bartenders - check. Seriously folks, were making drinks here (and they ARE excellent), yet Michelangelo you are not. I'll come again, I'll just ignore you:) P.S. The waitstaff are very friendly and accommodating!!!!
(4)Bobby S.
I hate to hype the hype, but this is a solid 4.5 star experience for me, so I'll round it up to five. I think this place deserves 5 stars alone on cocktails. I drop in here a couple times a month, and each time I get sat with someone knowledgeable about the changes on the nightly cocktail list. I'll describe what mood I'm in tonight (I just got off work, looking to wind down, vs heck, two more hours of party fun), what flavors I want (bitter and peppery, maybe something summery sweet with peach), and will get a sophisticated cocktail that may include such ingredients as absinthe, sugar cubes, delicious premium whiskey, etc -- and that's not to stress the fact that I'm more of a beer guy and their beer list is fantastic. The cocktails here just make me want to order a cocktail. My girlfriend loves the Monday Memphis-style hot chicken much, that even though there might be a painful bowel movement in the bathroom in two hours, we get two orders regardless :-D Personally, my staples usually include a bread basket (with the awesome bacon infused sour dough), pimento cheese/crackers (who uses crackers! bacon bread + pimento cheese = teh awesome), and one or two small plates such as a fresh in house cured sausage, or perhaps some braised greens. They change the menu frequently, so this place is never a standby but always an adventure. I usually go here for drinks and a couple of bites, but I have had the chance to experience burgertime, weeknights at 10 on the dot (but you need your order in by 9, and even then, it helps to be a regular), and it is EVERY bit worth the notoriety this gets in several national publications. This burger is insane, and it's made by the house made bun, the fresh crispy house made pickles, the spot on seasoning on the patties, and the gooey Kraft American cheese that just can't be replaced in this experience. The crispy skin on spuds served with house made ketchup just put this experience "out of bounds", and Guy Fieri isn't my favorite Food Network star. Definitely the best burger experience in Atlanta, but just slightly edging out Bocado over not relying upon mayo give the burger a little extra juice. Ambiance is cute, slightly older hipster, would be great for a first date night after the actual date. I could imagine nodding along to Foster the People here while talking about losing a couple of percent off the top of my personal portfolio. A couple of things to note: parking isn't pleasant, and it's easy to pass this place up on Peachtree. If you've reached Verasano's, you've gone too far. It's pretty much across the street from the complex that has an Office Depot and a Willy's, just past Houston's. They're open late, and any Monday night from 8-11, you'll probably find me lounging around here.
(5)Greg W.
best burger i have ever had
(5)Frank H.
This place lived up to the hype. The cheeseburger was amazing. Top 10 burgers I've ever had. The only issue was the service. We were the 2nd set of people in but weren't served for almost 20 minutes. The deviled eggs were awesome as was the pimento cheese but the cinnamon roll was pretty bad. Overall worth the wait.
(4)Olivia H.
Returned to Holeman & Finch and had one of the best meals there ever. Started with one of their extraordinary cocktails . The best thing on the menu for me was the burger. It was so good we ordered a second round of it for the table. Always recommend as it is the best of Atlanta.
(5)Melissa B.
Most of the time I hear about Holeman and Finch it comes up in 'best burger' talk and since I'm not a burger person I guess I've just never made the trip here. But the good news is even if you aren't hunting out the elusive 10pm burger this place is still worth a try. The cocktail list (that is so elegantly laminated on a classy piece of corrugated cardboard) is a fun mix of flavors and liquors that all sound appealing to me. I do feel like the cocktails are a bit pricey...it's just a tiny glass of booze after all. But the 4 I tried (simmer down, I only actually finished 2...tried a sip of two others) were really quite tasty and unlike anything I'd had before which is always fun. The first drink took a while to come out, but I suppose I ordered the fancy shit? And it's not like it has to go far because this place is super tiny. The space is narrow and I see what people mean about it getting crowded...15 is a crowd in this place. Sampled a few of their small plates....fried oysters are yummy, tempura asparagus was great and whatever that spicy chicken thing was has a great kick to it, nice strong asian style spicy. Service was friendly and I think this is a good place for trying new cocktails. Or eating that silly burger I guess. Maybe I'll go back just to get one and not eat it...I'll just take a picture of it and post it here next to the 78 other ones (mine will be the best photo of course) and then take it in a to-go box and give it to a homeless man :-)
(3)Jason K.
Oh my good lord their burger is one of, if not the best, I've ever had. However, their wait and seating system is horrible. Standing room only. First come first serve. And worse than that no reservations in dining room and no wait list in bar so you have to hover and vulture just to get a table. Damn good food, worth the wait, but they could be a lot more customer friendly. Woulda been 5 stars except for their antiquated seating system
(4)Sha T.
Sexy lighting, Prosecco, and me. One of my friend had been raving about this place that had a specialty night for their burgers. He said they only serve a certain amount but, if you get it...it's sooo worth it. Sadly, I didn't get a burger. But what I did get pulled me in and made me want to come back for more. I initially tried one of the many fine brews they on hand. Next I got into the lighting and got a flute of delicious Prosecco. I know you're thinking, what did she eat? I had the black forest ham and guyere grilled cheese tapas. So cheesey, savory and nicely seasoned salty. It added the perfect background to accompany my bubbles. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Han L.
What can I say about Holman and Finch that hasn't been said already. It really is a cool place in town. The bartenders are awesome and funny. I love watching them prepare the drinks. I have to say, the drink selection is an interesting one. I also like the subtle incorporation of the decor. It makes the place feel personalized. I had fun deciphering their menu. It's interesting and esoteric ( maybe just to me bc I'm not too cultured). I ended up getting the schnitzeled lamb private parts. I don't know why. It was very tender and you would have never guess this was a lamb's privates. Even so, I still didn't like it, I'm uber sensitive to the taste of lamb. Everything lamb tastes gamey to me. I think (?)the person I came here with enjoyed it. Ok so Holman and Finch is also known for their burgers. Please don't shoot/lynch/strangle/smother me for saying this. The burger is good, but is it really the shite? I liked it a lot, but it must have been too hyped up for me bc I thought it was good, but not God's gift to the world. So, to recap others, there's a limited amt of burgers made, 20, I believe. They serve them at 10 and apparently there's already a que for them at as early as 9 pm. I came here at 9:30 and we were SAFE! We gots the burgers. The burgers are also available for brunch on Sundays. Their homemade catsup and mustard is interesting. The space is intimate. It's supposedly intentionally small to encourage conversation amongst strangers. Expect a long wait to be seated at booth or bar. Otherwise, happy standing. Yelp 365 #41/365
(4)Meghan C.
Pretty cool spot! We went on a Friday night and were told that the wait was 2 hours so we decided to grab some drinks at the inside bar. The place was packed! After not even 30 minutes, the server found us and walked us to our table. Drinks were fantastic! They have a small paper menu but the bartender will make you anything! We ended up having 6 dishes since the portions are small. Only, we did not get to try the famous burger that everyone is talking about. Overall, great experience.
(4)Serena B.
Went here one night with the fiancé. We were lucky to have a table because it was getting super busy and they don't take resos. I must say, this place is a gem among stuffy, uppity Buckhead restaurants (ahem Rathbun's? Anyone?) We parked ourselves at one of the round bar area tables and service was prompt. I had the liver/johnny cakes/poached eggs dish with some bartender recommended pinot noir and it was amazing. The bartender let me sample 4 different kinds of red wines beforehand and I was amazed at his helpfulness and attentiveness (I am a wine snob). The fiance had some artisan cheeses and a craft beer. He is a craft beer snob but even he enjoyed the recommendation! The bartender we had (not the asian one, the asian bartender was rude when we went) was so sweet and accommodating. Also he was the funniest guy ever. The only qualm I have with this place is that they don't take reservations. They need to so to eliminate the waiting time for their guests. The 2nd time I came here with some friends the waiting time was 1 hr and 45 minutes. No thanks. We went somewhere else. But all that aside, I would recommend this place. But you have to come early or there probably won't be tables.
(4)Kate N.
Being in Atlanta only for a few days, we had to try "The Burger" since it was featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate and so popular among ATL Yelpers. We arrived at 11:25am for Sunday Brunch. We were mentally prepared to wait based on other reviews. Came and was surprised to see a short line. Stood for 2 minutes when they started seating. Overall impression...eyy.. It's a good burger! Can't deny that! Good quality meat. Not much more to it. If we had to wait longer, I think we would left disappointed. Was also bummed that no alcohol was served until 12:30! WHAT?!? But it's Sunday Brunch! Bring on the mimosas and Bloody Mary! Total blasphemy if this was NOLA! So we just had coffee and freshly squeezed OJ! Hey! The juice was good! Overall: 2.5 to 3 stars in my book. Hey! I take these stars pretty seriously! Can't be too generous! Lol!
(3)Keith B.
Very crowded but worth the wait. This place is a must visit for anyone coming to Atlanta. Make sure you wear something nice. People who frequent here tend to dress-up.
(5)Matthew D.
One of my favorite spots in Atlanta. The 10 pm burger is famous, but remember for those not wanting to stay up late during the week they offer the burger at brunch. It is worth it, one of my top five burgers in the country. The place is very small and parking can be a little tough. So large groups are out, I wouldn't do anything larger than 4 and that almost seems to be pushing it. The bar is stocked with small batch spirits and the bartenders do a nice job (love their bloody mary). I know they don't describe the menu this way, but to me it feels like a mix of southern eclectic and french small plate. I have already mentioned the burger, which is worth going for just to try, but other dishes I would recommend include: blackened grouper cheeks, gratin of marrow (not for the faint of heart..or err bone), hand chopped steak tartare, crunchy gentleman& braised short rib. If you are looking for something different, this is place to experiment with your palate. To Recap: The Good: The food is unique and wonderful. I have never had a bad dish here and for the last time, the burger! I love the decor and vibe of the place. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The Bad: The place is tiny. More than 15 people there at it can feel cramped. There is never room in the bar...ever. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: Nirvana. Trend Setting, powerful and if it doesn't move to a bigger location, gone before its time.
(5)Rachel L.
Our favorite place in Atlanta by a landslide... some places say they have a seasonal menu, but this place doesn't mess around. Our first time here, my husband wanted some cranberry juice from the bar and it took a moment for me to understand that they don't have any because cranberries aren't in season! Burger is definitely good, but it's not the burger that keeps us coming back. Solid menu with a taste for everyone and you really don't have to spend a lot to enjoy H&F, however we tend to go a little overboard every time due to our excitement :) Get there early as you can if you don't want to wait, they don't take reservations.
(5)Julie N.
For all of those people who have gone to Holeman & Finch and had a great experience, good for you! For years I had heard many exceptional things about the ever-so-impressive burger and the mystique of the only 25 burgers a night. So when my boyfriend came into town to visit, I was eager to see what all the excitement was all about! We went on a Sunday, when you can order a burger at any point for lunch and not worry about them being sold out. While we were waiting for our table, we sat at a bar top and enjoyed a delicious appetizer of deviled eggs, 3-ways. I highly recommend this specialty. Once we got seated in the dining area, we ordered the ever-so-famous burger. We sat and waited, and waited, and waited some more. We asked our waiter what was taking so long and he said that they were plating the burgers right now and that they only make 12 burgers at a time. He said ours would be out soon. But to our surprise, that didn't happen. After waiting another 15 minutes or so, I asked him where our food was and his reply was, "your order went to another table. I'm sorry." As you can imagine, we were less than thrilled. To come to a place where their main draw is a burger and they couldn't even get them out in a timely manner! The manager came over to apologize and offered us some food or a drink. We agreed on a couple Bloody Marys, which happened to be not very well balanced with too much alcohol. We finally got our burgers after about 40 minutes of waiting for them. They were very tasty, flavorful, well balanced between the juicy meat, homemade pickles, onions and homemade ketchup and mustard. Once we got our bill, we were SHOCKED to see the burgers and deviled eggs on it. For a place that prides themselves on their burgers, one would think that they shouldn't take nearly as long and that they would want to get them out quickly so they can flip the tables. What they SHOULD have done was to comp our entire bill due to their very poor service. Had they given good prompt service, this review would have gone another way. But since they showed that they were cheap and didn't want to fully please customers who were obviously having a terrible experience, they get an A- for food and a fat F for service! Never going back again. There are plenty of great restaurants with good food AND good service! I would rather go to one with both!
(2)Yasmin L.
So I'm late on this review- last Friday night showed up with my friend and sat at the bar- Jason was our chemist that evening and can I just say the man is not only talented making his drinks but also !! Food: Pork buns!!! Knocked them out of the water! Delicious!! deviled eggs- not a fan of these they are ok- The burger- disappointing to say the least I took two bites and sent it back! Yes I did! Jason(bartender-chemist) couldn't believe it! It was not what I hoped for Not worth the extra calories in my opinion! Overall service great- atmosphere great- will be back! Visit Gabriel at Eugene's! He's amazing as well!
(4)Jaime B.
I just had the worst service period, I had to go to the bar and get my own drinks. If you love veal brains, pig fat sandwiches and chopped bone marrow presented by servers that were never trained on customer service, please try this little broom closet dump out. Never ever again, my friends were right....complete joke.
(1)Jorge O.
The only reason I give this restaurant a 4 star review is the size of the location and the fact you can't place a reservation. I'm sorry but no restaurant is worth a 1 1/2 - 2 hour wait. I've been here six times now and enjoyed the food that I ate but I did get there at 5:15-5:30 each time to avoid the ridiculous wait times. Recommend you do the same unless standing around is something you consider fun to do on any given night. On to the food; as I stated before I've been here six times and not because I wanted to see if it got better. Their food is top notch, their service has never disappointed and the variety is fantastic. Come here with an open mind when it comes to eating food, veal brains sound gross but wait until you try them as the texture and depth of flavor is something that will leave an impression. The deviled eggs are great, the caramel corn with bacon is something I order when I get there and order some to go so I can enjoy it at home. The home made charcuterie never lets you down and mix it with some of the cheeses. I'm not a mixed drink fan but enjoy their selection of craft beers and wines. Come here early and your experience will be great and prompt. I tried to come here at 6:30 a couple of weeks ago and was basically given a snide comment by the front of the house basically suggesting that I was crazy for not wanting to wait an hour and a half to eat dinner. Haven't tried the burgers but have heard mixed reviews. TL;DR, this is a great place to eat. Come here early and don't be afraid to order things that you normally wouldn't consider eating. The ingredients are treated with respect and the food is fantastic.
(4)Jonathan W.
Interesting and delicious take on modern southern cooking. Great bar. Small portions, but that just means you get to order a lot and try a bunch of different items. It can be pricey, but the quality and service make up for it. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Atlanta to try something else on their always-changing menu.
(5)Kathy H.
This one really IS as good as it gets (for me). Always my go-to for some form of phenomenal pork, though on my last visit I ran the meat gambit! Started with the CHICKEN liver pate & toast points, which comes with apple cider jelly & pickled green tomatoes as accompaniments - SO DELISH, good gracious! Moved on to the trio of deviled eggs, which includes a bacon, a red jalapeño, and a B&B pickle flavored egg - very good indeed. Next up: crisp PIG ear salad with arugula & pickles, nothing but crunchy goodness here, people! Also managed to stuff in (thankfully) a LAMB liverwurst and Decimal Place chèvre before moving to the COW (gratin of marrow with parsley salad and country bread), which was fatty and glistening and lovely and stood on its own without all the wasted cheese on top - absolutely useless to try to improve on the solidly delicious taste of the roasted bone marrow! No room for dessert this time, and behind all that meaty goodness it might have been a slight to even bother - instead I went for a second glass of Gobelsburger Gruner Veltliner (Osstereich, Austria) - the perfect beginning and ending for a divine, i mean REALLY divine, nay, HEAVENLY meal & fantastic service. Holeman and Finch rocks my world EVERY TIME, and always leaves me wanting more even when I've nowhere to put it - until next time, that is ;)
(5)Kevin K.
I don't understand the hype and people claiming that the burger is good. It is not worth the wait and there are plenty of other alternatives for a better burger at a better price. $12 for trash with fries. You kidding me? The burger literally tastes like the cheesburger flavored Hamburger Helpers. It's salty, flavorless, and little dry. You get 2 patties with cheese, pickles, lil bit of onions, and ketchup/mustard on the side. A great burger is defined by how it tastes without toppings/sauces, sort of like steak without steak sauce and etc. Holeman's burger does not fit that billing at all. I rather have have Bocado, Vortex, Farm, Flip, Counter, Gordon Biersch, Local Republic, and even Wendys over this place. Shoot, even Ann's Ghetto Burger was better. Also had the devil's egg. Tried all 3 flavors. It was ok, not worth paying $4 bucks for 3 eggs. Didn't like the pickle flavored. Chicken Liver Pate or whatever. Gross. The bread was good but you get this small sauce container that has jam on top with the liver on the bottom. Jam itself is good but the liver had too strong of a taste. Also served with this green tomatoe that had too strong of an aftertaste of vinegar for my liking's. Bacon caramel popcorn. It could have been good, but you could tell it's been out for too long Actually had bacon pieces in there but it was hard and cold. Not worth the $5. Best thing I had was their beer. Did I tell you I had to wait about an hour and a half?
(2)June J.
Everything from A to Z was just not on point. Unlike my dining companion, I had not been to H&F until my first (and last) visit, which means I was quite hyped walking into this place. Once we put our name down for the waitlist, we were crammed into full of people at this bar-ish area. There was just so much going on for that tiny little space including waitstaffs walking around and taking orders, typical bar situations, and food runners walking out of kitchen that was interconnected to pass by that bar-ish area. We were standing in the corner uncomfortably sipping on cocktails. Not too long after, we were sat down to the table. Ordered bunch of things and I was not impressed with a single dish. One of many things that we ordered that night was a peach salad. I was anticipating an amazing execution of peach cubes and some greens with caramelized pecans (stated on menu). I WAS WRONG. They literally cut A PEACH INTO 4 PIECES and threw some slices of onion and pecan crumbles. I almost cursed as I was eating this. Do you really charge $9 for a peach with 3 little tiny pieces of sliced onions and pecan crumbles? There was nothing culinary about this dish, and I was just appalled that a 500-yelp-reviewed restaurant would sell this type of disaster. Aside from that, just about everything else was mediocre. If you are going to pay $12 for a hot dog, you better get a darn good one anyways, right? I still thought it was far worse than Richard Blais's though. Another thing that I observed: this place is super tiny. The whole place's size is equivalent of another restaurant's reception area. I felt really bad for those 10 people who were sitting on what looked like a communal table. Odds are that your dishes might get showered with saliva from a stranger next to you. Literally those tables had about half-inch gap each other. Thank god I didn't have to be one of those unfortunate 10 people who will shell out $100 for a negligible dinner.
(2)M W.
Great service but be prepped to wait for a table as the dining room is tiny. Unique flavors and food. The small plates allow you to taste a variety. The gratin was my fav but everything was delish. An Atlanta experience!
(4)Vivian W.
A group of 5 of us came for Sunday brunch the other day. Knowing how long the waits usually are, we arrived right at opening time (11:30am) and there was already a line! We were able to score seats at the bar, which was fine, because it meant we were closer to the bartender when they started serving drinks (12:30pm). We patiently waited for the bar to 'open' with our delicious french pressed coffee (super flavorful and rich) and juices, and then hit the cocktails. The pimms cup is very refreshing with brunch fair, light and delicious. Onto the food! The meats plate is very good (we didn't get any of the cheeses), especially the lard. Yum! I ordered the hootenanny, which was filling and a good combination of meats and carbs. The glazed pork belly is still my favorite dish on the brunch menu - if you heart pigs, get this dish! The deviled eggs trio is also good, especially the sriracha one. For dessert we shared the fried apple pie (it comes a la mode, and it's very good). All in all a delicious meal with great company (bartender included). As for parking, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, just watch out where you park as some of the spots are reserved for residents or other restaurants and businesses in the area.
(5)Stephen S.
This place ROCKS. I'm not sure I've ever visited a "gastro pub" that was any better (and I've sampled my way around the country's finest "public houses"). First off, the staff is superb. I can't say enough about their food and mixology knowledge. The bartender Michael (a.k.a. "squirrels") is fantastic. He is so intuitive with his mixing. Once he chatted and we had one cocktail, he knew EXACTLY what we wanted. I despertately wanted to skip the dinner that I was heading to just so that I could suck down a few more of his delicious creations. The sampling of food we had left me craving SO MUCH MORE. I'll be back. Hopefully, on this trip. If not, definitely on the next round to HOTlanta. From one foodie and lush to anouther: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(5)Liza W.
Quality. Hands down. We did have the burger at our table. Not to say it didn't live up to the hype, but if you want a good burger without the wait, go check out Farm Burger in Decatur or Yeah! Burger in West End. Drinks and food were all excellent though. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese are a must.
(5)Si O.
I came for the burger but didnt come early enough. It was a blessing in disguise, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to try all the other items that they offer. The highlights of the evening were the pork buns, catfish & grits and pretzel. The pork in the pork buns is a very well marinated flavorful thick slice of pork belly that melts in your mouth.
(5)Lydia L.
4.5 stars. This place is fantastic. I have been here for both brunch and dinner. Brunch was primarily for the BURGER. Yes, it lived up to the hype. Caramel bacon popcorn was fine. Dinner: Smoked Lardo- pure fat, but addictive. Chorizo with pickled veggies- yum. Heart- I couldn't bring myself to eat it... Rabbit liver- too gamey Lamb fries- literally lamb schnitzel with a very sweet touch...OK Sweetbreads- not bad Marrow- breading on top, not great Steak Tartare- delicious. Fish and chips- nothing special Clams- tasty Crawfish pie- good but prob overpriced Carbonara- awesome. NY strip- only 4 oz. good meat but small portion Obviously, I didn't eat this all by myself. The dishes are good for sharing. This restaurant has excellent service, and the high food quality is undeniable.
(4)Darin E.
Such an awesome restaurant. The whole experience I had here was special. It was the first place I ate at in ATL. I went alone and cozied up to a seat at the bar which is always fun. (Caution: this review will enlighten you to what southerners are like). I sat at the bar in between a retired academic and the guy who ordered the last of the sweet breads. Both were par for the course in ATL - unabashed in talking to the visiting Californian and incredibly friendly. Then came the blondie and her friend/prospective future employer. Every single person was willing to strike up a conversation and enjoy food and drink with you. Same goes for the barkeep who kept me hydrated and fed with a constant stream of delicious cocktails and food. I ate the deviled eggs, gnocchi/oxtail, and their famous burger. All were fantastic. But what really shines with this place is the service. Everyone is willing to take that extra time to be nice, polite and helpful. I cannot wait to go back with friends in tow.
(4)Nasto D.
We had the grass fed burger served at 10pm with only 20 or so made that night, and it was delicious. It was tender and definitely worth the wait. Our server Darth V. (Pretty sure this is not his name) was a great server: he refilled our water when needed and was able to get us on the list for a burger. It was a great experience and a highlight of our time in Atlanta.
(5)Amrita R.
Things to remember: the place is small and the plates are really small! I'm undecided on what stars I should give this restaurant, because I really liked the bone marrow and the bread that went with it (I never thought I'd crave/like bone marrow before!) but the deviled eggs were kinda blah. For $3 you get exactly 3 servings of deviled eggs and all 3 are different flavors. Only the house flavor was tasty, in my opinion. My friend got the pork belly and although she enjoyed it, she felt like she deserved one more piece (only 2 pieces in the tiniest cutest little skillet) Another friend got the fish and chips and she loved it, although I've never been a fish and chips kind of girl. I wish the place was slightly bigger, since they only have one table that accommodates a group, and no reservations (just FYI) But it was nice to be able to walk here from my home, and it's pretty much the only place in Atlanta where you can get a plate of delicious animal connective tissue on the softest most delicious bread. So thanks, Holeman & Finch Public House, since I never cared for or enjoyed marrow and bread like this before!
(4)Joel Y.
Took a friend for their birthday and was hoping to have a nice, quiet evening out. That went out of the door as soon as we walked in. People were talking loudly, strong smells in the air, and servers zipping by helping. I couldn't have had a better first impression. We tried to get on the burger time list but didn't make it. Then we went to the bar and asked the bartender to make us something strong yet subtle. He did, perfectly. Not sure what it was but he knew exactly what we needed. So we just sat at the bar and had some drinks and were talking and people watching. We got to our table and were sitting next to a bridal party. They were having a great time and you sit so close to people that you almost feel as if no one is alone in the entire place. The food came in several waves and each was better than the last, deviled eggs, pretzels, and some sort of meat. Not sure what but everything was awesome. It sounds crazy but its the kind of place that makes you feel like this place would be at home in new york or san francisco Definitely go to have a great time
(5)Jonathan D.
I think the food has gotten better here since my last visit, which was in its first six months or so of operation. First off, the spicy chicken was cooked perfectly _ great crust from the breading and the meat was of a succulence I'd never be able to achieve at home. The spice was as intense as you'd want it to be if you like spicy food. For regular eaters of buffalo wings or hot sauce, there will be no "Man Vs. Food"-type sweating _ but one thigh is about all that's manageable for a normal meal. The tempura asparagus was so tasty that I actually avoided the dipping sauce because of how the saltiness and batter so well complimented the fresh vegetable taste. The fried oysters were the perfect pairing of a light coating with the oyster's natural consistency. They certainly hadn't cooked it to the point of tough coagulation _ which is a good thing. Their homemade sausage (similar to a bratwurst in flavor) was also tasty and not too dry. The reason for the visit was to seek out a mixology place, and I must say I'd still rather go to Drink Shop, Harper Station or even Sotto Sotto if that's my real aim. But on a Monday night, it was nice that this place was open. The cocktails were competently made but not the transportive sort I've had at those other three places. The first one took a couple sips and deadening of the tastebuds for the flavors to coalesce, while the second one simply tasted like Tang. (No judging if that's what you're looking for.) All in all, I might give this place a 3.5 if that were a possibility since the service was a bit scattered for a night they weren't slammed. But the food was on-point, elevating this review to four-stardom.
(4)Ken B.
We didn't have the world famous burger so that is influencing my review I am sure. Sorry, but I have a young child so staying out until 10 to get a gimmick burger is not real feasible. So my review relates to what we did eat and experience. The place is really small. As in you are sharing tables with many other couples. It seemed a little odd at first but it didn't bother me. Definitely not a great romance restaurant, but a fun atmosphere none the less. So we had the House cured ham. We thought it was a little funky tasting, but we aren't experts in these aged cured hams, so it could have just been us. Next was the fried oysters. This was the best thing we had. They were really good. Maybe some of the best fried oysters I have had. The crunchy gentleman which is a fancy ham sandwich, but I thought it was tasty. The wife thought it was too greasy for her tastes. The clams in some sort of wine/cream sauce with bacon. This is good. I wish it came with some sort of absorbing type bread so I could have savored the sauce. The Hot Chicken is gross. Gross, Gross Gross Gross Gross. It was explained to us that it was a fried chicken with cayenne peppers. That is somewhat accurate, but we assumed the cayenne would be cooked into the Chicken's breading. Nope. It is caked on top in a very thick wet mess covering the entire chicken top and bottom. It would be like opening a whole bottle of cayenne pepper, mixing it with water so that it is like a sludge and covering a piece of fried chicken with the sludge. We took one bite each and said no thank you. Two separate waiters commented on not liking the hot chicken when we didn't eat it. Of course we still got billed for it. Honestly don't know why this is on the menu. There can't be that many people that enjoy it and it would help if they more accurately described it. Had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. It was pretty good. They also had a good beer selection. All in all I was disappointed by the experience. Definitely not worth of the best restaurants of atlanta lists that it keeps popping up on. It's expensive for what you get, some things aren't very good and the service can be slow on a Friday night. I would still recommmend people try it out just because it is so unique. But it wouldn't be a regular staple for me.
(3)Cindy H.
A year ago, I ate here to see what the hype was about. The burgers were good, but I haven't been back. So in my book, if the food isn't crave worthy. It's just okay. The wait isn't worth it in my opinion. The parking situation isn't worth it. The prices? C'mon. so not worth it. I would rather eat at Grindhouse Killer Burgers or Farm Burger and avoid the pomp and circumstance.
(3)Mickey D.
Fun meal. We showed up around 7:15 on a Saturday, so I guess we shouldn't have been surprised when told that the wait would be an hour and a half. And the bar was packed beyond standing-room. But this night, we had faith. After standing outside for a few minutes, some space cleared in the bar and after claiming it, someone immediately came over and took our drink order. The three of us each ordered a signature cocktail, and they were each fantastic (and better be for $12 each.) After only 30 minutes, our table was ready. I guess that hour and a half was a bit of a sandbag. Despite the crush of a Saturday night, our server really took his time with us, made a bunch of solid recommendations when asked and generally did a good job of making me feel relaxed, which is no easy task as I still have nightmares about my time waiting tables on busy nights. I have a bit of restaurant anxiety. We ordered six items to share, plus two more for dessert: Peach salad: Most boring thing we had, but the candied bacon really makes it. Grilled Mortadella: Comes with a deep-fried egg and blueberry preserves. Ordered because of the unusual combo, this was my favorite dish we had. Beef heart: Fairly generous portion on this one, and tasty. Just a slightly different texture than rare steak. The fennel salad served with it pairs nicely. Marrow: Actually a little disappointing. Still good, but the gratin kind of overpowers the marrow. Jade beans: A favorite of our table. Perfectly done and a touch spicy. Fried oysters: Perfect. Another group favorite. Peach pie: Wonderful. Pork fat caramel: Great. Ordered all at once (except dessert), everything came out well-timed and plates were cleared quickly. Service was unimpeachable. My one real complaint is the noise, but that is hardly unusual. We were still able to talk, so it could have been worse. I'd been here previously for the burger at brunch (ho-hum, it's pretty great), and it was nice to finally come down and enjoy the rest of the menu. And there's plenty left to explore here.
(5)Bill S.
On a recent business trip to "the ATL" we were on a quest to check this place out. Based on all the Food Network and Travel Chanel pub we wanted to experience H & F for ourselves. The experience exceeded our expectations ! We figured we'd have to get there early since we knew they only served 24 of their "special" burgers per evening, ( precisely at 10 pm ). So we arrived around 7:30 and were added to the "burger list". We sat at the bar and began to order some small plate appetizers in anticipation of our 10 O'clock meal. We had a cured meat sampler a pickled sampler, bok choy, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, a homemade pretzel and deep fried kale with bacon. Each dish was creative, amazing and delicious. If I had to choose just one, I'd go with the fried kale. It was such a unique dish, I've never tasted anything like it. The burger arrived, as promised, a midst a lot of "fan fair", and deservedly so ! Cooked to perfection, the meat was full of flavor, the condiments ( homemade pickle, grilled onion, homemade bun and cheese ) complimented the burger but did not overpower or take away from the flavor. Isn't that what you want in a great burger ? I now know, firsthand, why this burger has made so many top 10 lists. In addition to the great food, the service is also extraordinary. Our bartender / waiter was truly an artist when it came to mixing cocktails ( this from a guy who doesn't drink ) but it was like watching a virtuoso do his thing behind the counter. I also believe he was endowed with some sort of Jedi powers, because he anticipated our needs before we spoke them. I can see this being a regular stop on future trips to Atlanta.
(5)John T.
I needed to understand what the hype was about. I see H&F on the food network, in mags and the bar won a James Beard award. So we hit it last night as the mystery burger is now a regular menu item and we are on a mission. I have had my share of burgers and if you have too then you know this is an art and not all of them are created equally. This burger is OUTSTANDING. It is really simple with 2 thinner patties, red onion, nice cheese and house made pickles. Bun is perfect. I added just a touch of house made mayo. First bite is good, second is better and by third you understand that the hype is actually street Cred. We started with a Sidecar and this is a difficult drink to make and get right. It was delicious. We then did a tour of exotic old time Bourbon cocktails. All were good. My only hesitation on a full five stars were that the atmosphere is cramped and the charcuterie was a bit disappointing. But when I had the desert which was a salty caramel toffee pudding. Brilliant. Five stars became the obvious choice. All burger lovers should put this at the top of their list....
(5)Michael W.
The food is awesome here. The best thing I tasted was the Pork Belly Buns. It had an American twist on the popular Taiwanese street food. The buns resembled more of the American hamburger buns stuffed with Asian slaw and tender fatty pork belly. Delicious! I also had the bone marrow served with bread and a vinaigrette salad. The marrow was so delicious and buttery with a bread crumb texture on top. Excellent! Service was quick and prompt and we were in a rush so our server made sure everything came out quickly and got us our checks super fast! We missed out on the 10 oclock burgers, but there was no way we'd wait 2 hours for that anyways. They looked good, but not good enough for a 2 hour wait. That's insane! Was told they were sold out at 7:30 and they didn't get their burgers until 9:30. I don't get how a small place like this can do that and not turn their tables more effectively? Anywho, still a nice place to enjoy an intimate ambiance and delicious dinner fare.
(5)Lisa W.
This place just gets better and better the more of a local I become. The bar tenders here are as awesome as their creations. I have never had a bad drink and they have always had the perfect suggestion for what I was in the mood for. The Maître d was super friendly and informative, we even got a complimentary dish (the poached egg) while we waited and let me tell you it was awesome. Love this place
(5)Alexandra W.
Awesome ambience, service, and food! I could have drank the Mule Variations all night! Food was all delicious and cost less than expected. All cocktails were $13, but were well worth the price. We had the oyster slider, catfish, some oyster and mushroom cream thing, and the coveted burger. Definitely make a reservation! The restaurant is tiny, and we were lucky to find a table in the bar area on Friday night.
(5)Lindsay A.
Haven't had a bad meal. However, the acoustics suck in the bar. If you have hearing issues with large crowds, don't bother! LOL. Otherwise, you'll just sit an nod like you understand. I have yet to have a famous burger. Drinks are always great as well. Service is great too!
(4)Rian A.
Pricey but worth every cent. I always suggest at least $60 a head before going. Don't be put off by portion sizes (drinks/food). Everything is decadent and concentrated. Two drinks is a safe bet. They will be the most expertly prepared drinks you've gotten and you will have to sip them...no guzzling through a straw here, this is authentic cocktailing. It gets crowded, very fast at night but somehow the servers still do a great job of attending to you. I usually get cheese and meat plates. The Lomo (meat), salty but not painfully so and it's my fave. I'm also a huge fan of the bone marrow. Simple, rich and perfect for the place that makes bomb ass baked breads; don't be afraid to slather all that goodness on your ciabatta! I also die for the carbonara. But don't think about calories, it's like they basted it in butter. It's sooooo good. Also, when I doubt, ask your server as everyone is pretty knowledgeable about the menu (which is my favorite thing in the world). I know you despise asking someone about a menu item and they "need to go check." It's like, don't you work here? Lol Anyway, great place for cocktailing and social hour; not conducive to social media play, which is a great thing.
(5)Randy A.
What a huge disappoinment! The longest wait of my life & my party STILL never got seated-- we ended up just leaving. Completely out of control! No restaurant is worth a 3+ hour wait AND at senior citizen time too. It would help if they didn't have just 10 tables. Pathetic. Here's the warning sign: if the valet attendant has a sad look on their face and asks you if you want to check on wait times before they take your car... JUST LEAVE!
(1)Carlos J. C.
Deviled eggs are awesome, you must try the burger though, so try to get there before nine thirty as they do a very limited amount every night. Great environment, a little crowded sometimes but usually wonderful for a few drinks.
(5)Katie M.
Way to expensive. Do not expect to leave here full! Meat selection is a joke. There is nothing special here and Publix gives you samples bigger than this - $18 is ridiculous! They write things so you can't understand what they are. The carbonara was good but not good enough for the price/portion. Have not tried the infamous burger but seems like too much work. 10pm and only 24 - not worth it in my opinion. I won't be coming back - I simply I can't afford to. It's was also difficult to find when driving by if you don't know where it is.
(2)Felix C.
The burger was good, but I pushed the rating down to a 3 because it's only available at certain times. If it was the best burger I ever had in my life then I wouldn't mind the waiting and planning. But it wasn't something that made me feel like i needed to come back over and over for. I only had the burger and fries though. Didn't try anything else on the menu.
(3)Nemil S.
It's hard to find a good cocktail place in Atlanta, and this is definitely one of the best. They change their cocktail menu often enough where I don't get bored, and if you ever want one the classics they're happy to make it! If I am feeling like being different, the waiters and waitresses always have a great suggestion for whatever is striking my fancy at the moment! Also, if you want to make something you like at home, head on over to their Bottle Shop where they have a database of all the cocktails they serve at HF and Restaurant Eugene and knowledgeable people to help. So, for the menu: Hot Dog - A little bit underwhelming, I was expecting more of a 'ballpark frank' style hotdog, but got something skinny. Pork Skin Noodle - DELICIOUS! All of the ingredients go together very nicely. Tasty dish. Sweetbreads - The waiter warned us before ordering this dish, but we knew what we were in for. It definitely has an interesting texture. Tastes delicious with all of the ingredients together. Gratin of Marrow - Very delicious on the country bread! I liked this A LOT more than the marrow at Leons. H&F Bread Box - you get a lot of different bread for the price, definitely good for sharing, and easy to eat with drinks. Deviled Eggs Three Ways - The deviled eggs are delicious but a bit pricey, you get three halves. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare - I'm not a huge fan of potatoes (I know, I'm weird), so personally this isn't one of my favorite. Everyone else enjoyed it though. Fried Apple Pie - My favorite dessert here! A big piece of HOT apple pie with cold vanilla icecream! Yummmmm!!! Burger - I've gotten the burger three times now, twice during 10PM and once during brunch. Both times it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING DELICIOUS FANTASTICAL!!!! I think it is my favorite burger and not too bad priced at $12. The fries that came with it were average (again, not a huge potato fan). Brunch - the brunch line was really long, we waited for about 90 minutes before being seated (and they don't serve alcohol until 12:30 *sadface*). They told us that by the time they open their doors, there is already 40-50 people waiting. My advice is to get their early or really late. It looked like people that got there 30min before closing got seated right away.
(5)Kristin B.
Finally made it here since the burger is now on the menu. Had a 7pm reservation on a Thursday night and got seated around 715. Gave us time to get a drink at the bar, where they have great craft cocktails. After we sat, service was great. Split several small plates: caramel bacon popcorn, deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and the chicken liver pate. Excellent pimento cheese, best I've had. We enjoyed the deviled eggs, the bread and butter pickle one was our favorite. Bacon caramel popcorn was good but I would probably skip it next time. Excellent chicken liver pate, although I didn't love the sweetness of the jelly topper, it was easy to knock off though. We then both got burgers for our entree and they absolutely live up to the hype. Delicious fries and housemade ketchup. Either the best burger I've had in town or at least tied for best. Great dinner. The restaurant space is very small with mostly tables for two. There was one large table in the center of the room that had several couples In different parties directly next to each other. We were fortunate to have a table for two by the window but I think I might have been a little uncomfortable if I was dining directly next to couples I didn't know.
(4)Katie C.
Love Holeman and Finch; especially the bar! My experience is unique in that I've only been to the restaurant for their bar/spirits classes. They have an amazing schedule of classes that I highly recommend. I've been to the bar tending 101 and agave spirits class and both were exceptional. These bartenders really know what they're talking about and they are truly excited to share their knowledge with anyone who is interested. The classes come with lunch which was fantastic both times. Unlike their usual fare, the kitchen got to branch out for the agave class and include Latin inspired food including chicken mole and braised goat. It was really, really good. Highly recommend that you visit the bar if you geek out on cocktails and spirits.
(4)Lilly Y.
Food is excellent, as well as the service. I came for Sunday brunch to get the famous burger (which I'll get to in a minute) and was glad the reviews matched my experience. I first learned about H&F on Anthony Bourdain's Travel Channel show, "The Layover" and I can see why he made it a point to stop by. We sat in the bar because the wait was over an hour in the dining room (note: the bar stools and high tops are seat yourself, so you can put your name on the hostess' list and cross it off if you get a spot in the bar). The wait probably gets backed up quickly because they take the time to do everything correctly the first time, and the dining room isn't very big. It was fun talking to the bartenders and watching them make drinks during our visit. For awhile, we went over and watched the cooks preparing stuff; there's a glass window looking into the kitchen near the hostess stand. Everyone paid a lot of attention to detail and you could taste it. The food came out pretty quickly and was hot off the grill. If you haven't heard already, the burger is fantastic, especially with the Southern Cola to drink. I almost didn't want to put sauce on it because the whole thing just tastes so good by itself. If you go during Sunday Brunch, it's a regular on the menu (which works out for those who can't make it for the late night service). However, I would recommend getting extra ketchup with your order, especially if you're a heavy sauce person. My date and I went through almost three times the given amount between spreading it on the burger and dipping the fries in it. They graciously handed over extra ketchup without a fuss or extra charge, and even gave us an extra side of fries on the house by request. Bottom line: it's an awesome place to eat and hang out, and you definitely need to prioritize it on your restaurant list!
(5)Larry W.
Imagine a restaurant that has one dish. Yes, one dish. Now imagine that this one dish is only served after 10PM and that in order to get one, you have to arrive 2-3 hours early and sit and order overpriced tidbits while you wait and wait for your dish to come. So, if people are willing to do all this to eat this dish, it must be something fabulous, right? Maybe an incredible lobster or duck or rare fish, something amazing and exotic? No? Guess again. The amazing dish that people are jumping through hoops for is A CHEESEBURGER! That's right. H&F has devised the most amazing con job imaginable. They have a system where they cook a small number of these hamburgers each night and force people to arrive early when the only food available is expensive little morsels of nothing notable and overpriced drinks. Then the payoff is a hamburger. A very good hamburger, but a hamburger none the less. I can't imagine that anyone would come to H&F to eat any of the other odd-ball dishes on the menu, if it were not for the hamburgers. It appears that Atlanta diners are easily brainwashed into putting up with this sort of manipulation and many of them come away grateful for the experience. Personally, I felt manipulated and used after my recent experience there. Portions are tiny. Prices are high. Cocktails run about $13. The beer is bottled not draft. The staff seem to have a level of enthusiasm that borders on the manic. Apparently, they've been brainwashed too. At 10PM, the chef comes out and shouts that the burgers are ready and everyone is expected to jump for joy. The diners apparently think all of this is so, so hip. It's anything but hip. It's actually rather sad to see people falling for this shtick.
(2)Ruoqi Z.
There are some times when you can wait for a table in a place bearing the occasional cold breeze, h&f is one of this place. The caramel bacon popcorn is always worth coming back for. The drink is great. The burger and the steak tartar is divine. It's a perfect place for a late night snack and Sunday brunch.
(5)Ken C.
Amazing food and dining experience. Hospitable staff at door and bar set tone for great experience. Yes you will need a reservation! 1-2 hour quote on Wednesday night. We opted to eat are bar and had to fight for those seats. It is a small plates dining experience so dont go expecting big portions. Bartenders very knowledgeable about food and wine and offered great suggestions. It isn't cheap, but it was great. Must get the burger!
(5)Antonio V.
The. Best. Burger. If you want an excellent burger, go to Holeman and Finch. I do not recommend their alcoholic beverages (they are probably to sophisticated for my pallet). Drink first. Take a cab or über. Then eat the burger.
(5)D D.
I like simple, well prepared fresh food. Someone gave us a gift card for this restaurant. Rich food, kind of strange is what I got here, but it might be to someone else's taste. Dish towels for placemats? Expensive for what you get. The décor is so dark and depressing, too. Again, to each their own.
(2)Jack H.
The burger extravaganza is a bit of a spectacle, but we found it well worth the 2 hours we sat in the bar area waiting. With an impressive craft beer, wine, and cocktail list as well as excellent appetizers, we had more than enough to keep our minds busy and our bellies full until 10:00. The burgers themselves are a masterpiece of childhood nostalgia, hewing to Chef Linton Hopkins' ideal of local and homemade ingredients while not shying away from using good old Kraft singles for cheese because, hey, it's the meltiest and it's exactly what your dad put on your burgers when you were a kid. Two 4 oz. patties that send juice running down your wrists, on soft house-baked buns, simply dressed with cheese, pickle, and onion - artful in its simplicity yet dazzling in its execution. You've got to know what you're in for if you want one of those burgers, whining about the hype isn't going to help any. The waitstaff was attentive all the way through the clock striking 10 and we were glad we spent the time in the bar. I highly recommended H&F to some friends passing through town, and they were no less impressed. I now give the same recommendation to Yelpers.
(5)Johnny D.
Had heard about this place a few times on television, so I finally go an opportunity to go last night. I really enjoyed it. Everything that we all tried was very good. OMG! The Duck Pastrami is delicious! Although it's a small portion for a man with a hearty appetite, I think that was my favorite dish of the night. My friends ordered the fried oysters and the calamari which they both were in agreement that their dishes were really good. I then ordered "The Burger", which was very cheesy like I like it. I ordered The Monkey Bread, but unfortunately I didn't get it because the server forgot to place the order. I will definitely becoming back to this place again. My only issue is signage, I was driving and trying to find the place so I kept passing it, lol, cause trying to read and drive in Buckhead at night, you can only imagine. My only recommendation would be, if you decide to go here on a whim as I did, make reservations online or be prepared to wait. We had a 45 minute wait for 3 people, but it wasn't bad because I was looking forward to trying it so I wasn't going to leave. Let me know what you think of this place when you go. Hopefully, you will enjoy it as much as I did. Let me know.
(4)Julee D.
I was there on Thursday night. This place gets alot of hype regarding their burgers and cocktails. I was a bit disappointed on the cocktail side. Very petite (5oz), pricey cocktails. (Though I did not order the burger that night, I had it at Turner Field and thought it was pretty good.) For my meal, I ordered a pasta dish with pancetta and too much black pepper. My friend ordered the bbq pork belly which I had a bite. It was yummy but very petite portions. Though I was a bit underwhelmed by the food and average customer service, I would give it another try on Sunday to experience the brunch.
(2)K V.
I'll keep this one brief and to the point. Loved every single thing out of about 7 (?) things we tried including dessert. Fantastic.
(5)Michael S.
We were visiting Atlanta for the weekend and decided to try for ourselves one of only 24 of the holy grail of all burgers that evening. We arrived at about 9:00 pm and went straight to the bar hoping to get one of this those elusive 24 burgers they serve nightly. We ducked into a corner of the bar with stools not the most comfortable but it worked ordered our drinks and asked about getting a burger we were told they where out. Bummer. A table opened up in the bar so we quickly grabbed it and reviewed the menu for other options. We ordered a Deviled Eggs 3 Ways, Pimento and Cheese and Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara about 15 minutes had passed and the waiter came back and indicated he had one burger left and he reserved it for us. At that point I said of course but thinking I already ordered enough appetizers to offset the burger. Appetizers arrived they where unique and good. 10 minutes later it was Burger time and it was met with the traditional hoopla and fanfare by the staff which was fun. I happened to notice another party that came in after us and they also received a burger. I could not help but wonder if HF uses the old bait and switch method to sell more food and increase bill size. Nevertheless it was a good experience and fun
(3)Caleb M.
"The Best of Atlanta List" listed this as a standard setter for Atlanta last December. At its essence,"it says, "Holeman and Finch exists to serve you pork". In all of it's trappings, the rustic/industrial decoration, it's textbook schematics of the righteous mythical pig that tells you exactly where your meat of choice is coming from, it certainly seems that they take the art of meat very seriously. That being said, I was a bit underwhelmed by my pork slider. It was cooked well, but it lacked the punch I would expect from authentic southern barbecue. What I got instead, was a very fine example of a "restaurants" version of barbecue. I tried the clams--tasty. Not wow, but tasty. The rest of the menu all sounded really well, and next time I go back, I'll definitely drop some dollars and start with their charcuterie plate. The waitress said it was the place to start, and in a meat-centric restaurant who's mission is to let you "scarf down rabbit livers, lamb heart, lamb testicles, or veal brains," and has "a whole menu section revolves around vegetables."And I feel like starting there is really going help you take the journey the chefs intended. A couple notes about that journey--this is much more of a tapas-style menu. Tiny little plates, a la carte etc. Prices reflect what would be a full meal at other restaurants, so take that into consideration when you come here. This wild ride also includes a water feature--they have cocktails for days, and a "old-and-gold" menu that is approximately six years long. Bourbon, Scotch, Rye....I was like Wilbur singing Smorgasbord. An ironic analogy for this place, I know. The take-away is this: They have a liquor menu that would make Ernest Hemmingway would have practice for. Last things to note: the staff was amazing. Warm, and friendly and knowledgable. The flow, the look of the place was awesome. Gotta appreciate industrial sliding doors over the bathrooms. I'll be back. I'll be drunk. And I'll try something other than the slider.
(3)Jason C.
So first time here. You probably saw them on the food channel. They send out 20 special burgers at 10p. Great place to get homemade cocktails. However when I went they had a bad case of fruit flies. Shame as great vibe in the restaurant. Food was pretty good. Tried deviled eggs, pimento cheese, hot chicken. Chicken don't waste your time. Besides it being over the top spicy there is no flavor.
(4)Carrie Neal W.
So I feel a little disloyal to The Boy for writing an update of a spot we went to, and loved, that I just visited tonight with another man. However. My companion tonight is a very old and dear friend (and The Boy knew what I was doing), and . . . TV Cameras were involved. Seriously. My friend hadn't had the burger and we got there at 7ish, after work and to make sure we got one of the limited # (24, to be precise) burgers to have for dinner. We did start with the deviled eggs- he loved the one with jalapenos and I loved the bacon one best. Bacon - yum. We were about to tuck into our burgers - cheese, perfectly cooked at med/med rare, onion in the middle which was a surprise to me, and now they don't add bacon (harrumph) - when all of a sudden a news camera flashed right in our faces. Ok . . . you want to see me eat a burger? Yes, yes you do!! Apparently, since we were sitting at the bar and got two of the 24 burgers for the night, we became tabloid fodder. We even signed disclosures that it was ok to use our images and conversation, etc. It was funny, cool, weird . . . but the burgers were - oh so yummy. My friend was pleased with his first visit and I was happy, too. We don't know if or when we'll end up on a show - but we did all the paperwork!
(5)Dillon M.
Shitty service! Waited an hour after making a reservation. The food cannot make up for my terrible experience and I will not be coming back...
(1)Rachel B.
I will preface this review by saying I came for Sunday brunch (maybe that made a difference). The wait was obnoxiously long, which would have been okay if the burger tasted good. There's a lot of hype around this restaurant, but the burger was blah. I was with a party of four people, and they all agreed it wasn't good. It was sort of like a bad White Castle burger. Their deviled eggs, however, were pretty damn tasty. Might come back - not on a Sunday - to give this place one more chance.
(2)Brian D.
Pretentious is the best word to describe this place. We were told that we HAD to go there to try the AMAZING burgers. What no one told us was that A) they don't cook nor serve them until after 10pm and B) you have to call in earlier to reserve the limited number they do cook. I mean, get over yourselves! It's a frickin' burger and if it's so good, why limit the number and serve them so late at night? Is your intended customer so drunk they think that anything they eat is AMAZING? So, no burgers for us. What's on the rest of the menu? Not much in the way of a real meal. Lots of fru fru appetizer type nonsense and when you do order something, it's quite a small portion. Which worked out because the table three of us were seated at would never have taken a real plate anyway. The seating is cramped and far too many people are shoved into a very loud small room. I've been to MANY restaurants in Atlanta and all over the world and Holeman and Finch ranks as one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I can only imagine that those giving this HOLE a high rating haven't been anywhere else beyond McDonald's.
(1)Tracey F.
Abbbbbbbsolutely overrated. Burger was nothing special and the fried oysters bland. I wanted to believe the hype! *sad face
(2)Rex M.
I decided to go here with my gf for a date night. Our main reason was for the burger. Obviously most people that have heard of holeman and finche have all read about it or have seen it on shows like the best thing ever ( food network) or have seen it on the travel channel. The out of this world praise this burger and restaurant as a whole has received was promising. We ordered the pimento spread, veal brain, two burgers and drinks. The spread was good. The veal brain which was supposed to be served prior to the burgers because it is in fact considered a starter was terrible. Not only did it come at the end after the burger....it tasted burned. I am not a brain aficionado but my gf has had her fair share. The brain was raw on the inside and burned on the sides around the outside. The sauce it came in was considered brown butter. Far from a nice caramel brown butter. It was black and tasted burnt. Most who enjoy cooking like i do have burned oils and fats accidentally while preparing something. The taste and smell is very unpleasant. The waiter tried to tell us the sauce was a blackened butter just to make up for the lack of care the chefs put into making our meal. Now I come to the burgers. Simply put the cheese was not melted and had a fresh out of the wrapper square shape....let me actually start by saying they have the burger crossed out in red ink if as though to say it is sold out. Obviously those who go seeking this burger will ask if there are any left at which you will most likely hear the same thing we did. There are only about 2 or 4 but i can place your order now so you get them. Take in mind they now serve the burger all the time. After placing our order about 20 burgers left the kitchen before we got ours and after at least another dozen made its way out....simply put the burger has left the building because of all the hype. I am sure at one point it was an amazingly juicy quality burger. Now its quality could not rival a red robin or other chain restaurants. Your burger you make at home on the stove or grill with store bought buns and american cheese will taste better ten fold. It was very disappointing. The worst part is the place is crowded for no other reason then it being the hip well known place to go. Buyer beware. There are at least 100 other places with bigger portions cheaper prices and actual quality food within the city. Lastly, our waiter was very nice, pleasant, friendly, and took care of us along with everyone he waited on. If you do decide to go here and have a bad food experience do not take it out on the waiter. It is for the most part their job to serve and make you feel welcomed. It is the chefs job to create a amazing meal. I will not be going here again. Plenty of other places to experience with the person you care about. The only enjoyable part of the night was spending time with someone i enjoy immensely.
(1)Kevin P.
I'd recommend going with a group so that you can get a variety of options and share them. I liked the deviled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, and the cheese tray, but I didn't have anything I couldn't get at five other Atlanta restaurants. I suppose I could have gotten the lamb testicles or trotter, but my palate isn't nearly that refined. I've heard several people rave about the bacon popcorn, but it was seriously just okay. No one in our group of five was wowed by it in the least. I thought the service was okay, not horrible but definitely not awesome, especially given that we were there before the rush hit (and way too early to even think about waiting for the burger).
(3)Kristin M.
Was looking forward to a visit to Holeman & Finch, as I have visited Atlanta several times but never had a chance to try the place. Originally heard about it on the Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' show, then several times thereafter from locals and other chef-types. Like many people, I went for the burger and to see what the H&F experience is like in general. Went with a group of five people on a Sunday--all are locals except for me. They hadn't been before other than once or twice for a late night drink. So, we were all new to the brunch experience. We knew to try to arrive early, so we got a spot in line by 11:10am, and the restaurant opens at 11:30am on Sundays. There were four parties ahead of us is all; however, even so, we were unable to be seated in the main dining area--(the place is really much smaller than I realized)--so were directed to find a spot in the bar. We easily found a table and pulled up a chair to accommodate the five of us. The bar area filled up very quickly with diners (can order off full menu in bar) and with others who were waiting for bar spots or tables in the main dining area. Overall, we should've waited for a spot in the main dining area, as the bar became so crowded that diners and staff were constantly bumping into us or brushing up against us--felt very "hover-y" (a family kept asking us whether we were about to leave when they noticed we were getting the check) and claustrophobic. Also on the downside, our server seemed half-way out of it and took quite a while to take our food order, then appeared to forget to put in our food order for quite some time (waited an oddly long time for our food compared to other tables around us), delivered an empty french press to one of us (no coffee in it initially), failed to alert a person in our party that they don't serve any alcoholic beverages until 12:30pm then placed the wrong order anyway, and spilled water on one of us. Just really no enthusiasm and seemed confused about how to split a check...maybe was having a rough morning, but still... was just really a strange experience, and it was as if a friend of one of the main staff was randomly filling in or something but was not being paid for his work so didn't feel a need to put in any effort. In terms of food, we ordered the pimento cheese & crackers, morning bun, and of course the burgers. The burger--though a double--wasn't too overly large portion-wise, and the fries weren't a massive heap on the plate like other places. So, even if you have an average appetite, you'll probably be able to easily eat the burger and fries without feeling too stuffed. Doubt I'll return due to the crowds and poor service. Could get a comparable burger somewhere else. Bummed! Was hoping for a better experience.
(2)Edward C.
Great food, exceptional service. During a recent weekend trip to Atlanta, GA, my wife left the itinerary in my hands and I wasted no time in making sure we made a pit stop through Holeman & Finch. Now, I'm usually one to over-prepare and research quite a bit before a trip, but admittedly I was short on time on this trip and did not know much about Holeman & Finch besides the little bit I remember watching on one of Anthony Bourdain's show. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised at the clean and upscale decor. For whatever reason, the clip I recall from Bourdain's show made the place looked much more like a sticky table dive bar to me. In any case, we walked in and were happily greeted by the hostess. Taking some tips from other Yelpers, we arrived late (nearly 2pm) in hopes to avoid long lines--and it worked! We were seated immediately. As the server approached, we wasted no time in ordering an iced tea and 2 orders of "The Burger." After having waited what seemed like 20+ minutes for our order, the server came by and noticed that we unfortunately had not received our food. (This being our first time here, I had no idea if the burgers just took a while to make or if something had gone wrong in the kitchen.) It turns out, the server told us, the kitchen somehow lost our ticket...but on the flip side, to make up for this she picked up our tab! WOW! Our burgers arrived minutes later, just as delicious as everyone else probably has described. Fresh patties paired with perfectly soft buns. Easily an "A" burger on any day. The fries were also fresh, light, crunchy and delicious. To my chagrin, I have a sweet tooth and could not avoid asking if I could also order one of their famed cinnamon buns for dessert. Knowing the tab was paid for, I felt a little sheepish asking, but the server was extremely nice and even offered root beer floats on top! (wow again!). I didn't take her up on the offer, though, haha. Our server was amazing...I really wish I caught her name to call it out here, but unfortunately didn't... To cap off our meal, on our way out as we were no more than 20 yards from the door of the restaurant, the hostess chased us out to thank us and wish us well with a big, happy smile. (wow, yet again!) It's been a long while since I've seen such service. If the food alone wasn't already delicious enough to write about, the exceptional service just about blew me away. Two thumbs up, Holeman & Finch, for running a superb joint. I'm sold, and I will happy dine here upon any future return to the ATL.
(5)Joanne B.
I came in on a Sunday recently, this is my fourth time visiting this place. It is always spot on for after work drink mingle place. However, I really wanted to give the famous burger a try! The Atlanta burger scene has worn out my love for burgers but this experience has renewed my believe of burger with cheese. Everything and I mean everything was right about this burger and fries. Sauces made in house but the burger was so delicious it didn't need any sauces. The bun, perfectly cooked, the best cheese perfectly proportioned and melted on a juicy delicious patty. I am literally salivating writing this review. Delicious in every way, nice beer to join it up makes for a nice Sunday experience!
(5)Jeremy A.
Yep, you can probably imagine I went here for the burger and it was very good. For sure one of the best ive had in the city. They have a very cool bar that doesnt seem to big for its britches considering they are in buckhead. I liked it alot and will absolutely be back for another burger and to try the rest of the stuff on the menu.
(4)Glen T.
I've been to Holeman & Finch several times. BEFORE the burgers were only offered at a certain time. Because I go with the same people all the time we've noticed during our first visits they play this game of keeping you at the bar and ordering those carefully measured drinks at the bar. This time this came into play at the wrong time. Initially I was told that the wait was 20 minutes. After 30 minutes the hostess, Tracy, comes to the bar area where we are sitting and asked if we wanted to order more drinks because there was one more party ahead of us. Between that time myself and my friend who I was dining with used the restroom, which requires you to walk through the restaurant, and noticed that it areas was half empty. Once finally seated, an hour later, we were sat the the "community table", even though there was an empty table near us. We went to order and the waiter says that they ran our of burgers. We paid our bar tab and left. On the way out we had a conversation with Tracy and asked her if the restaurant was half empty, why were we just being seated? She said she was holding those tables for reservations. This concept blows my mind. People who were late for their reservations were having tables held for them, however there's a cramped bar-area full of people waiting for a table....TO SPEND MONEY! We then asked her why did they run out of burgers so early, she said "We encourage our guests to try other things on our menu" Dear Tracy, When you come to a restaurant where the most popular item on the menu is a burger, guess what? THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE WILL ORDER! In addition, if I wanted my mother at Holeman and Finch to decide what I should and should not be 'encouraged' to eat, I would have invited her to the restaurant. As I was leaving Tracy, was also having a discussion with the bartender (probably considers himself a mixologist based on the way the drinks are made) about how the customers were obviously getting on her nerves...maybe she's not cut out for what she CHOSE to do.
(1)Julia R.
I was extremely disappointed by the service I received. My boyfriend and I ventured over to H&F after dinner for a drink tonight, and after enjoying my first drink I requested another. The waiter turned away and another woman showed up at the table and told me that she saw me "stumble in" and go "straight to the bathroom" and that "I should stick to water for a while." I was extremely offended because I had only enjoyed 3 drinks throughout the course of the evening (only 1 at H&F) and was by no means too intoxicated to enjoy another. I quickly gave her this explanation, and had no idea that I had "stumbled" on my way to the bathroom. Sorry I have a knee problems and can't walk in heels but that by NO means justifies me being cut off from enjoying another drink just because someone makes a quick judgment. I have never in my life been kicked out of a bar or been cut off from drinks because I've been too intoxicated and feel offended and utterly turned off by this experience. Needless to say Holeman and Finch will never be receiving my business or praise again.
(1)Danielle E.
I love everything about Holeman & Finch. The burger is everything they build it up to be and more. My only recommendation is that you try one of everything (do not skip the pork belly sandwich or the carbonara.
(5)Kate W.
Great burger, one of the better, however small portions for the prices, and ridiculously small space for such a huge demand. Expand!
(4)Cynthia K.
Awesome! Fresh boar sausage, tea collared greens and bacon Carmel popcorn. My taste buds are exploding in delight!
(5)Justin M.
Very glad to report H&F fired that worthless manager from Feb. 2014 and I am now safely installed back in my neighborhood bar. My boycott is over!
(5)Rachel S.
I wish they served burgers whenever, but I guess that would take the fun out of it. Bar is awesome, appetizers are different but delicious, burgers are WORTH THE WAIT.
(4)Carol L.
I missed out on one of their limited edition burgers during my visit (damn flight delay), but I stayed for a late dinner anyhow. No reservations are taken and it was still about a 30-45 minute wait on a Wednesday night around 10 pm. The space seems equally split between the bar area (first-come, first-served seating and really loud) and the small dining room (you can leave your name for a table when you arrive). It's all small plates for sharing, but some items are more substantial than others. I decided on: * 1/2 dozen (raw) BLUE POINT OYSTERS * PORK SKIN NOODLE SOUP - I thought there would be some crispy pig skin involved, but it's not the case. There were some tender meatballs, thick-cut super-soft noodles, kale and shiitake in a thin pork broth seasoned with bourbon barrel soy. Overall, it was good with the broth being the best part. The meatballs were on the slightly bland side though. * POACHED FARM EGG AND DUCK LIVER - This is like having breakfast for dinner. In addition to the perfectly poached egg, there was griddled bacon on a couple of johnnycakes drizzled with sorghum syrup. Then there was the duck liver, a first for me. It's similar to foie gras, which I'm not sad is banned in California. I felt guilty for having it, but I wanted to try it just once. I think the dish would still be great without it. * FRIED APPLE PIE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM - This hand pie had a great crust and the chunks of apple inside were piping hot. It was definitely freshly fried. It came with a small scoop of ice cream. There was a special dessert that night that sounded great too, made across the way at Eugene, but I didn't want to pass on this and I'm glad I didn't. To drink I had their SMOKING CHANGO made with berkshire ragged mt. rum, king's ginger, dubbonet, breckenridge bitters, fidencio classico mezcal and bitter truth decanter bitters. It's a strong drink, but you cannot pass on one of their cocktails. Service was good. Out-of-towners: You'll have to cab it here. And don't make plans for after dinner because this outing will take a few hours.
(4)Nick S.
The best burger I've ever had. The small plates were good too, but you go here for the burger.
(5)Emilia L.
Came to H&F just one day shy of the airing of Bourdain's "The Layover" featuring Atlanta eateries, including H&F. We arrived around 11:15 on Sunday to find a very long line already. They open at 11:30 for Sunday brunch. Be mindful of that -- COME EARLY. Since there were six of us, we were seated at the bar. It was quite cramped but doable. Thankfully, there were hooks for the ladies' purses. I got the burger and BF decided to try Neutral Ground -- a sandwich of fried oysters and shrimp, mayo, lettuce, pickles, sriracha and served with a couple of onion rings. He also got a ginger ale, which came out of individual bottles served in the skinniest glass ever. The ginger ale was very gingery and not that sweet. Pretty refreshing and different. Thankfully, Greg, the bartender, was an easy guy to chat with because our food took quite a while to come out. The burger patties were juicy and soft with slightly crispy edges. The slivers of red onion were only slightly cooked and not strong at all. I ate my fill and gave the rest to the BF. Still think it is incredibly salty, though it is the kind of subtle salty that is not that noticeable until you see that half your water glass is gone. The shrimp and oysters in the BF's sandwich were huge. I tried a bite of oyster and it was lightly fried, so I mainly tasted the oyster itself, including how slimy it was :\ I always eat oysters with cocktail sauce so just a plain oyster itself wasn't my thing. One thing of note: portions are on the small side, compared to other restaurants. We are so used to gargantuan portions that to see just a small handful of fries or two onion rings on a plate can come as a shock. It is not a bad thing; in fact, it is nice to just eat what you have been given and not have leftovers. To my amusement, I noticed Anthony Bourdain got a heaping helping of fries. Mmmmm-hm.
(4)Maria S.
I'm in love! (And I haven't even tried the famous burger.) H&F is my kind of restaurant. Expert, attentive staff and thoughtful, well-prepared food and drinks. Sleek industrial interior design, with no overhead television sets. Friendly, local vibe, with an ever-increasing energy that grows into a fever pitch as the hour of the burger approaches. My favorite way to experience the joy of Holeman & Finch Public House is to arrive early. Way early, like right after they open at 5:00 PM. You'll be able to snag a parking spot in the garage, a coveted corner spot at the bar, and the attention of the master mixologists behind it. These lovely men and women know how to prepare adult libations, and no matter how busy the joint gets, they never waver in their attention to detail. If you like gin martinis, I recommend the Valley Forge, made with bluecoat gin, cocci americano, canton ginger liqueur, and bittermens grapefruit bitters. As to the food, my favorites so far include the hand chopped steak tartare, whatever fresh mushrooms are on the farm section of the menu, and a plate of cured meats and local cheeses. All these are excellent for snacking at the bar while enjoying several cocktails. (Note - do try the smoked duck ham. It's amazing.) If you prefer to enjoy your dinner seated at a table, H&F does have a very small, narrow room available on a first come, first served basis. There are no reservations. But I think you miss out on what makes this place truly special if you hide away in that part of the restaurant. Stick to the bar area. That's where the magic happens.
(5)Elie H.
I read so much about this place as being the most hip and best burger in Atlanta. I went twice to this place before writing this review. I eat out 5 times a week and eat 3 burgers every week. Here's my review: 1-ambiance: Hip, scattered dressy couples with some hipsters who came in here to check the best burger. It's a crowded place. 2-staff: The majority are nice and very polite. 3-service: I think waiting 25min to get 3 glasses of wine at the bar and waiting 50 minutes for a burger is ridiculous... 4-The Burger: Certainly not the best! Two patties, well done with American cheese. They don't even offer to make it other than well done.. The two patties are not tasty or juicy. There's more hype than a good burger. I haven't tried other items in the menu bit j can tell you that the burger is a regular pub burger! And definitely not the best. And doesn't deserve the 50minutes wait. If you are going to this place just for its burger I recommend you to go somewhere else in midtown Atlanta..
(1)Brittiany M.
I love the concept of the restaurant with 24 burgers at night and a very limited menu at Brunch. Get there at 11:00 on Sundays if you don't want to wait in line when they open at 11:30. The Burger was excellent but was it the best burger ever? NO.... but the hype behind it does make it pretty yummy :) A Coke is 3.00 and is presented to you in a glass bottle, so I assume no refills. I will definitely go back and all the reviews about this place are definitely on point. Parking is iffy ...
(4)Jordan R.
Great burger! Important to note they do NOT allow you to add anything to your burger...it comes as is. Very small and crowded inside. We had a party of 5 and were crammed at a very tiny table. The wait for the food was EXTREMELY long. They make their own ketchup and it's pretty good too. Overall, great burger..ok service.
(4)Justin O.
Top notch service with quality food and drinks. They are known for their famous H&F Burger, but you must arrive early to get your name on the list to reserve one and you can't leave until they are served. They hit the grill at 10 and by 10:15 you are enjoying a delicious double stack that is made of 100% in house ingredients with the exception of the cheese.
(5)Alisha D.
True American gastropub. Food and drinks are delicious with a regularly rotating menu. Small plates, tapas style, and easy to share and try lots of things. If it's on the menu, go for the pork belly sandwich. And don't skip out on those yeast rolls! Perfect for any date night.
(5)Gigi R.
Nice combination classic cocktails and fresh concoctions of summer fruits and fresh herbs. The bar has an urban industrial feel and warms up as the it begins to fill. The deviled eggs are a must, along with the steak tartare. If you haven't tried their legendary burgers you are missing out. But get their early, place your order and prepare to wait. They have a crazy system which creates a desire to win the pleasure of a taste. Unnecessary, but we all want what we think we can't have ... enjoy a charcuterie and cheese selection while you wait!
(4)Joe C.
I absolutely love H + F. The burgers are the best in Atlanta and the ambiance is great. The bar is one of the best in Atlanta as well. Can't wait until I get back here!
(5)Steven D.
Food $12 Sunday burger. Probably the best I've tried. It makes Five Guys taste like McDonalds. All the ingredients fit perfectly. The meat is lean without being bland. The fries were good but the ketchup was a little to sweet for me. Decor Modern and cramped. The couple sitting next to us were so close that they could hear our awkward conversations. The bathroom is clean but it has the slide doors and not the hinges. I hate slide doors with a passion. Service I came here after eating a full meal at 1kept and was seated after a two hour wait. Restaurant hopping is a lot more difficult than bar hopping. After waiting two hours, we had to wait another 30 min to get our seats. The server was very friendly but also seemed rushed. They closed in 30 min. Server was quick and filled our waters. Would I come here again Probably not. I got there at 12 to get a table for six at 2:30 pm. The burger is amazing but I'm also inpatient. It's a must try for burger lovers but I won't be a regular.
(5)Sebastian M.
Best burgers in the city but is a bitch to get one. It's 80% hype. But boy that 20% is legit deliciousness.
(4)Russ M.
The Burger at 10PM is all that its reputation says and more. The burger itself is outstanding and the experience is tremendous! I can't wait to go back and do it again!
(5)Bryan S.
This is probably my favorite restaurant/bar in Atlanta. The bar program is truly world class. The burger is worth the hype, but it's far from the only reason to eat or drink here. In fact, I don't usually get the burger. The menu changes frequently, so I ask the servers for what's good, and they have never steered me wrong. There have been a number of personnel changes in the last year. I've been on the lookout for a decrease in quality, but I haven't noticed any. One caveat is that this is a small place, and the crowd can be overwhelming at times. If you really want a burger, you must come early or on an off night.
(5)John C.
My wife and I have lived in Atlanta for more than a year and were extremely excited to try this place. The service was great and the staff were nice. However, the food was extremely overpriced and portion sizes were almost comically small. We ordered a starter, two items from the "parts" section, and an entree. We ended up getting two small slices of lambs testicles and a similarly small amount of sweetbreads. As for the pasta entree, it initially came out barely room temperature; the staff quickly remade it and the dish was quite good in the end. However, it was such a small portion that I doubt one could make that small a portion of pasta at home if they tried. They've added the burger to the menu full time, with the staff stating that most people get it. I know it's Buckhead, but there no way you can use "Public House" in the name and charge those prices for such little food. I would recommend just going to a Braves game and getting the HF burger there; it would be cheaper.
(2)Lucy W.
Yes, there's a long wait, especially on a Saturday night...and yes, I went across to Restaurant Eugene to have an appetizer while waiting before going back to Holeman and Finch to get the "real" food and dessert. I had to try this place, since it's been raved about so much. I understand the obsession, though I would have to be in the proper mood to put up with the wait again. First of all, I didn't expect the restaurant to be so tiny...only a handful of tables and a bar area...no wonder the wait is so long! Had a great gingery Moscow Mule with homemade ginger beer. I ordered the pasta carbonara with pancetta and a raw farm egg (always my favorite part of this pasta). Everything was fresh and the pasta noodles were obviously homemade...so delicious! I also tried the pimento cheese that was ordered for our table to share...I normally am not a huge fan of pimento cheese, but I liked it. The highlight of our meal was the dessert- the sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream...heavenly, though not too sticky...the edges there the toffee had a slight crunch was my favorite part. Service was excellent...we were well looked after by our server and those who delivered our food and drinks. We had the prime corner table toward the back that has been mentioned by other Yelpers...the other small tables are pretty small and intimate so I'm glad we sat at a table with a little more room. Great people watching while waiting...some of the outfits people in Buckhead/Brookwood wear are quite amusing. While the restaurant is quite casual, there are definitely some stilettos and short skirts worn by some people. Free valet parking available in the driveway between Holeman & Finch and Restaurant Eugene.
(4)Liz H.
Pricey. 3.5 stars. I have been here for the hyped up burger. I have stood in line for 30mins, and waited another 30mins at a small table for the mentioned burger. And when it arrived at the table, I had to paused a moment to consider the effort taken to obtain this average looking burger. Then I took a bite and I want to say that it was worth all the trouble, but I cannot. Taste-wise, I would compare this burger to a Vortex invention, or one of the Farm/Yeah burgers. Price-wise, it's a whooping $12 for a double patty with pickles and Kraft cheese. Sure the meat is juicy and you can smell the burger on your hands an hour later, but I gotta say.. it's a lot of work for a burger. At that same brunch, I tried the oyster sandwich and found it pretty tasty. I actually liked it better than the elusive H&F burger, but I'm biased. I love oysters. The Food: Burger and fries - juicy patties, average fries. Did not like either sauce that came with. Oyster sandwich - delicious. The hot sauce complimented it well. Deviled eggs - basically gourmet deviled eggs. a-ok Pate - pretty tasty but then again can you go wrong with pate? Bread was delicious as well; additional bread is not free. Bacon popcorn - you can definitely taste the bacon but it's one of those "tried it, not gonna order it again" dish. On a side note, I did like the bathroom doors. They're kind of like a warehouse door? With a cool handle. Also, they have parking in the back, but it's not really advertised anywhere. P.S. Do not come in large groups. It will take forever to be seated. It's best to come with one other person.
(4)Alyssa K.
4.5 stars. I visited Atlanta for the first time this past weekend and I wasn't sure what to expect from the food scene there. It's not known as a big foodie city like NYC or Chicago, but after eating here, I left very satisfied and impressed. I was here with my brother and two of his friends, and we ordered nine dishes and three desserts. Since dinner here is small-plate style, you can try a wide variety of food. That night, they had everything from the normal (hot dog with pickled jalapenos... a fave of the majority of the table) to the daring (veal brains, head cheese, etc.). We kept things pretty safe that night; the poached farm egg and duck liver with griddled bacon, johnnycakes, and sorghum syrup was probably the most "exotic" dish we got (and it was absolutely delicious). Other dishes we ordered include the hand chopped steak tartare, deviled eggs, farm egg and pancetta carbonara, shrimp roll, crunchy gentleman (like a croque monsieur), spicy shrimp stew, and the ham, Genoa salami, and pork rillette from the charcuterie selection. Seriously, everything looked and tasted great. If I had to choose favorites, I'd have to say the jalapeno hot dog (with its perfectly buttered and toasted bun), the crunchy gentleman, and the steak tartare. But we definitely didn't regret ordering any of the dishes. I only wished that we had more room for extra food. Nearly everything on the menu sounded mouth-watering, and prices weren't bad at all (ranges from $4 to $19). Our server (I think his name was Chris) was very friendly, attentive, and helpful, too. The three desserts were all excellent. The sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream was the clear winner... very moist, not overly sweet, and just overall melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Every one of our reactions after the first bite was, "Wow..." and then we quickly dug our spoons back in for more. If you don't like this dessert, then something is seriously wrong with you. We also got the fried apple pie and the duck fat caramel (duck fat's used instead of butter), which were both very, very good. My brother and his friends all got cocktails, and they were all very happy with them. Holeman & Finch has a small cocktail menu printed out, but if nothing on there appeals to you, just tell your server or bartender what you like to drink, and they'll shake something up for you. They're known for their mixologists here; I wish I hadn't ordered a beer beforehand... I'll definitely have to return and try a cocktail. Overall, an excellent establishment and one I wish existed in NYC! I will return here for sure on my next visit to Atlanta, and hopefully I can try their famous burger then, too! Come with a decently-sized group (though expect at least a 30 min. wait during peak hours) and have at it with the vast menu!
(4)Mike P.
THe only reason this place is so famous and considered the best burger is for one reason and one reason only. Their Brilliant strategy of only serving 24 burgers after 10 pm during the week!!! We went on Sunday and ordered as many as we wanted. THere was a line of 75-100 people on line waiting before the doors opened at 11:30. WHY?? Supply and Demand. ONly 24 burgers served at 10pm has created a buzz and people want what is difficult to have!! With all that said the burger is very tasty and enjoyable! But THE BEST? please! Its not worth $12 buck with a very small side of fries. I'm glad I tried it but no need to rush back there and have it again. To me THE BEST burger is still THE Counter!! THe meat is hormone free and you can taste the quality!
(3)Marta P.
Come early, stay late. Wait in anticipation for that bull horn. Drink lots of cocktails to justify eating the whole burger. Go home happy. Is there anything else you need? I took my dad to H&F since he had never been. We showed up on a busy Wednesday night, put two burgers on the list, and sat down at the bar. He usually gets pretty cranky when he's hungry, so we ordered cocktails immediately. I got the Smoking Chango and it was delicious, and strong (the best kind). The flavors blended wonderfully, which allowed me to sip and really enjoy the cocktail rather than downing it like a cheap rum and coke. For appetizers we ordered: Deviled eggs 3 ways House Ham Gouda Cheese The deviled eggs were very tasty. I just wish there were 2 of each kind on the plate! My dad had the jalapeno, which I tried the country ham and b&b pickle. The pickle was my favorite. I feel the sweetness of the pickles really amped up the egg yolk flavor. The country ham was also tasty and smokey, but I just felt the ham was a little too much for my taste of deviled eggs. The house ham, amazing. It is fatty and melts in your mouth almost like a Spanish Iberico. They give you an entire plate that is easily gobbled up. The Gouda cheese came with some bread, honey, and pickled peach puree. All three flavors on the piece of bread were delicious. The Gouda was mild and creamy. I love fruit and honey on my cheese (who doesn't?) so I was happy to see pickled peaches that were not too sweet and complimented the cheese very well. 10pm rolled around pretty quickly and it was burger time! We could here the sizzling meat behind us as we waited in anticipation. As soon as they were placed in front of us we dove right in. My dad SCARFED that burger down and was delighted. It's so simple, just so good. Good beef, cheese, pickles, onions, and bun. Delicious fries and house-made ketchup and mustard. Our plates were clean before the second wave of burgers came out. It is so good that you want another one, but luckily you can't get one haha. The best thing about the burger (besides how it tastes) is that it only costs $10! You can spend way more at Fuddruckers for a crappy burger. It is so worth the wait. I want one right now. For dessert we got the sticky toffee pudding. Get this. You have to. It's the perfect ending. Runny chocolate, delicious pudding-cake, and whipped cream. You CANNOT go wrong with that. I don't come here nearly enough, but I'm always excited to go. It's the type of restaurant that you never get bored with.
(5)Lola P.
Seated promptly (we had a reservation), solid service, great food made with simple ingredients at an affordable price. The complimentary valet was also a nice touch.
(5)Juan D.
Do yourself and your party a favor and go to Bocado. The burger here is good but not as good as bocado and a few other places in town. This place is always way too crowded for its own good. The drinks are amazing but it will take you forever to get to the bar. This leads to an overall frustrating experience for a hungry customer, but hey at least they are not still going for the 25 budget / night gimmick. For the staff: You guys do an amazing job navigating this crowded place and getting the food out quick but when people are done, it's time to go. People with reservations should not have to wait 30 minutes if they show up on time.
(3)Tiffany C.
We tried this place for the first time last night and we would return in a heartbeat! We had a great server who was very helpful and informative. The atmosphere was nice as well- perhaps a little on the loud side, but it was not ridiculous. The food was delicious! Our top picks of the evening were the roasted baby beets, quail with creamed corn, deviled eggs, collard greens, and last but not least the fried apple pie. Overall we had a great experience and we certainly would return a second time if given the opportunity.
(5)Jamie H.
Holeman and Finch is happily close to my residence when I'm in town. The cocktails are always amazing and the staff is very friendly. On one occasion, our waiter wasn't quite up to par with his knowledge of the charcuterie but since then, I haven't had a problem. My favorite dish at H&F has to be the fried oysters, although I'd be happy with the fish and chips, steak tartare, or carbonara. I'm always excited to try their new dishes and cocktails!
(4)Partha A.
A fine place to drink I would say. Some food bites are good as well. What bothers me is the 24 burger limit gimmick. But I don't intend to have their burger anyways. parking is complementary. Always busy. The cocktails are usually very well made. I ve had the will and the word, the supressor and something else that i forget. Service, at and around the bar is terrible. A little less terrible in the dining area. But b prepared to drift into the server's oblivion every once in a while. Food - from the menu you can't really pick out appetizers from mains or desserts from sides. unconventional is appealing only if it is well executed. the menu is not gastronomy friendly. it is just a hotchpotch of things that can be quickly whipped up. i ve had the bokchoy, the carbonara, fish n chips, hot chicken, devilled eggs. everything was ok. i liked the bokchoy the best. at least it had some amount of imagination. desserts - disaster. the sorghum cake was mealy sweet pound cake spaced with thick sugary icing. the fried apple pie - thinking about it is making me nauseous. i might go back for the cocktails. But wouldn't have food there.
(3)Lexie C.
My two experiences have been nothing short of fantastic. We went after Brew at the Zoo, a fine choice for post-boozing noms. I was lucky enough to get the last hot chicken of the night and I shamed everyone at the table. I about inhaled the thing and would recommend it to anyone who can handle it. We went yesterday for a post-hangover, why-did-we-drink-that-much recovery and self pity session. I had a cup of the coffee and the burger. The coffee was amazing and served in a one-cup French press. I absolutely loved it. And the burger, well, it's the burger.. get real, it's pretty perfect. The woman next to me ordered it without the pickles and cheese and I almost slapped her. I see a lot of people complaining about the service. I haven't been on a really busy night but I did watch the bartender make a ton of drinks. Good drinks take time to make. If you're in that much of a rush, you probably aren't taking the time to enjoy it, either. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Amanda T.
Ok, about this whole burger business. They say right on the website that their burger is not a gimmick, but that's exactly what it is: a gimmick. A device used to attract attention or business. "HEY, WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE BURGER THAT WE DONT TELL ANYONE ABOUT AND ONLY SERVE IT DURING THESE TIMES BECAUSE WHY NOT" Even their description of the burger on their website is pretentious as hell, using convoluted language to make a regular cheeseburger sound "exquisite." It is not stated on this yelp page (where we saw the restaurant) about the limited number of burgers and that they are in very high demand and only during certain times. We heard it was a good restaurant, get there and it is packed with nowhere to wait, even inside, and waiting 3 hours for a burger is ludicrous. We went to Yeah Burger and knew exactly what we were getting, and it was damn good. If you're into the underground hipster junk and base your experiences on how exclusive or unknown it is, then come here I guess. Otherwise, go to Vortex or Yeah Burger for actual food.
(1)David K.
I hate to do this, but things have clearly changed here and I'm not as in love as I used to be. I have fallen out of love with the 10 o'clock burger. There were times when I used to have wet dreams about it. Last Friday it was ordinary. Yes, ordinary. Where has all the duck fat gone? I'll admit it. Sometimes I like some hefty grease. It wasn't there. Alexa G. was part of our crew that night and she's soooo right about the ketchup. It's different and not in a good way. One thing I could always rely on was ordering ANYTHING off of their always changing drink menu and loving it. Usually the ingredients never seemed like they'd be good together, yet they always combined for a fantastic libation. The Berry Something-Or-Another (not it's actual name) was $11 I just left on the table. I couldn't drink it. Kit F. best described it when he said it tasted like "someone poured water on a used maxi pad" and then wringed it out into a glass. Come back old H+F. I miss you!!
(2)Tu P.
food and service was amazing. had the following: Edward surry ham, oconee river catfish, deviled egg three ways, bone marrow, veal, clams, pate, and chocolate moose.
(5)James G.
This place was visited with one goal in mind, to get my hands on one of their FAMOUS BURGERS!!!!! I was successful in this goal, will explain more later. Let me start off by saying the atmosphere was awesome. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, but that was no problem considering there was a bar. I started the night out with a nice unique cocktail and some Bacon Carmel Popcorn while we waited to be seated. Both were delicious!!! While waiting we were able to put an order in for the burger! So the night was already successful. Once we finally were sat down, another round of drinks were ordered, I had another cocktail of a different sort, I wish I could remember the name of it, but either way it was delicious as well. The seating area was really nice, but a little dark for my liking. Our waiter was amazing!!! He was so kind, and very prompt. Considering H&F has so many unique food choices, our waiter was very helpful in giving his recommendations. We listened. There were 4 of us at this restaurant, so we all just ordered something unique, and shared. And don't forget, we had a few Famous Burgers coming. Once the main meals came here is what they consisted of Hanger Steak, Bone Marrow, Two Burgers, and Veal Brains...yes Veal Brains. The Hanger Steak was cooked to perfection. Excellent, excellent choice. I've never had Bone Marrow before, and I was not disappointed at all. IT was delicious. Next, was the Burgers. Let me just state I've tasted many burgers in my day. I have always striven to find the perfect burger, this was the perfect burger. Farm Burger and this place are a close 1, 2 in deciding the BEST BURGER EVER. IT was so juicy, so delicious, I wish I could of just ate it for days. GO THERE AND EAT THIS!!!! Oh yeah, there is one more item to talk about. I know it seems like the burger was the best thing I ate...but something trumped this; VEAL BRAINS. I do not know what we were thinking when ordering this, maybe it was the drinks talking, but we ordered it, and lets just say there were no brains left to be found on the plate. They were served in a butter sauce and you ate them over bread. You have to order the Veal Brains, trust me, you will thank me later. All in all Holeman & Finch was a 5/5 for me. Great vibe throughout the restaurant, the employees were nice, great drinks, and amazing food. If you are in the Atlanta area and really want to put yourself out there with eating some unique food, go here.
(5)Jin M.
I'm going to be honest with you- this review is based on my drunken experience at Holeman & Finch. So I'm not sure how accurate this is; I apologize in advance if my taste buds were skewed due to 486202 shots of Jameson, and 2453 cups of Jet Fuel slushy from Flip Flops. (Jet Fuel is the devil) It was probably around 1am when we left Flip Flops from a Halloween party. Not quite sure what happened between there and ending up at H&F, but whatever, we all made it in one piece to eat some breakfast. I had these amazing cheesy breakfast quesadilla. I can't tell you what it was called, but I remember there were eggs and cheese in it. We usually stop by Waffle House for a 'after-booze dinner/breakfast', and I'm always satisfied with whatever I'm eating from WAHO. But this was different from WAHO. It was super good. I pretty had my face planted into the plate. I wouldn't be surprised if I was licking the plate. Anyways, one day, I will go in there sober, and I'm sure it'll still be freaking good.
(4)Justin A.
I don't really know what I can add here that hasn't been said already, except that the house beer is pretty good. This place has more than just burgers, but I came for the burger. It was very reasonably priced. I can get a much worse burger for about the same price nearly everywhere else. I mean really I think it was like 12 bucks for a world class burger and fries. Of course the beer added like 6 dollars but totally worth it. It does edge out the Bocado burger (by a slim margin). I think the biggest difference here is the Holeman burger are thicker patties, the bun is a little better, and it has these tiny sliced onions inbetween the meat. Those little touches do make it a better burger.
(5)Matt O.
Went here last night and wasn't disappointed. Thanks yelpers for the help since I'm not from Atalanta. Our server Jazz should get props while there was a hiccup in our wine order he still stayed positive and even threw in this absolutely delicious ham. Food was good for the price two people 130 bucks with some drinks.
(4)Dalan C.
Cool trendy spot with awesome food and even better service. First, you got to love that they have a parking structure, which makes it nice and easy to park. Again a hip trendy looking joint, with lots of people in their later 20's and 30's. I came and sat at the bar since they were full in the main dining room. But the service there was awesome. Super friendly staff and attentive and quick. I started off with the Mixed Green Salad. This was a really good salad and not over dressed. Packed with really nice flavors coming from the crispy shallots and candy pecans. Next was the Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Pasta. This was insanely good and perfectly cooked pasta. A must have if you go there. For my next course I had the grilled pork belly sandwich (more like a slider) again delicious and cook amazingly with a little crispiness to the belly. I ended with a pretzel to go. Again a great pretzel, but I would say slightly over priced at $5. If I get a chance to come back, I will definitely try their burger (which they serve at 10pm and only make 24 of them).
(5)Cassi P.
Absolutely amazing food!!! If you like an adventurous meal....this is for you!!! Nothing came out that wasn't spectacular!!! The cocktails are a little pricey, buuuutttttt delish!!!! Try the Southside drink and the crunchy lady tapas,!!!! Yummmm
(5)Sheree C.
I was tagging along with friends as unknowing tourists in search of the famous burgers. We were told to expect around 1 hour wait for a group of 7. The bar area was packed and there isn't an actual waiting area so we were constantly getting run into by servers. They also have a unique menu of cocktail/beers to enjoy while waiting.. Luckily we were seated in ~25 minutes since we opted to split up and take two tables. This place is tiny! First of all the burger wasn't on the menu, nor were we aware that burgers had to be reserved. Some of my pals interrogated the waiter who then informed us they usually sell out by 8 pm even though they don't go on the grill until 10 pm ! So, reserve your burger as soon as you arrive. Otherwise, our server was extremely helpful and patient which was part of what made the visit worthwhile. Side note- If you are veggie, there isn't much options but you are probably used to not having many options at a pub. They have breads/ cheeses and the "farm" section of the menu does have a variety of salad and greens but I still had to order my kale salad sans candied bacon. My table shared a few small plates including deviled eggs, catfish grits, some pot pie, steak tartare.. most of which I didn't sample but everyone said they enjoyed the food very much. I found the ones I did taste to be flavorful but on the heavier side. The most memorable part of the meal was dessert... That sticky toffee pudding!! It was a moist and spongy toffee infused cake with melty chocolate chip and topped with butter pecan ice cream.
(3)David H.
Great charcuterie, a great burger when you can get them (Sunday Brunch for sure), and a great drink program. One of my favorite places in all of Atlanta. I only wish the space was just a bit larger, and the location a bit closer.
(5)William H.
Maybe I'm the only one that thinks the "burger time" announcement is over done. However, I've eaten here twice and have never been disappointed. The charcuterie looks amazing and I would recommend it on looks alone. I would also advice to get a bunch of different little things if you are going in a group so you can sample all the great small dishes available. The cocktails are amazing. Its evident that they take a lot of care in creating them with very high quality ingredients. It definitely recommend.
(4)Mary E.
This has to be one of the best places I've ever been to. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are beyond friendly. With that in mind, the food is out of this world! Try the bacon caramel popcorn. I've never had my taste buds dancing this much before. Do not wait to get your burger order in! Its the most phenomenal burger you'll have.
(5)Chris W.
One of my favorite places to eat at because of the unique and interesting things they serve that you simple can't find anywhere in Atlanta. We have tried virtually everything they serve; however, here's a list of some of my favorites. Pot of Chicken Liver Pate Veal Brains Beef Heart Steak Tartar Bacon Caramel Popcorn They've changed the menu a few times and some of my other favorites are no longer there, but these few have remained and are still fantastic. All in all it's a great place to share small plates and try something new. Also, the cocktails are rock solid.
(4)John K.
I know that many people come to Yelp to review restaurants and see what people think in regard whether they should dine there. Looking at the latest reviews (from just Feb '13), I see several 5 stars reviews and a couple one and two star reviews. So, what is a person to think? Especially if you are visiting Atlanta on business or for some other reason...do you go to Holeman and Finch based on the apparent disparity of reviews here? Let me do litte "level setting", if I may. I travel on business a lot. I have the privilege of going to restaurants all across the U.S. and have eaten in some fantastic restaurants in every major city and I do use Yelp to help guide me. Holeman and Finch is one of those, unique, one-of-kind sole proprietorships that you look for in city. They won the James Beard award in 2012 for best restaurant Bar program and that in itself, is saying something. The place is small (a very limited amount of tables) and they do not have large kitchen. This assures an attention to detail and it is all about quality not quantity. They have a limited menu, where they make pretty much everything (hot dogs included, when they are on the menu) on site. They do not have a "walk in cooler", which means they do not stock a ton of food in their "freezer". This is by design...they use the food they have on hand and when it's gone, that is it! They rotate their menu, so do not expect some dishes to be on their menu all the time. Burgers are one of the exceptions and enough has been written about them, I will not go into it here on my review. Holeman and Finch does not take reservations. So while Randy A's review is unfortunate, is just part of what makes this place unique. You want to get seated, go EARLY or on a Monday or Tuesday. Walk in at 8 PM on a Thursday or Friday, you are going to wait. Again, H&F does have very limited seating. The bar area is always hoping and you will not find any better bartenders in Atlanta in regard to uniqueness of drinks, variety and something special. I have a friend who loathes the term "Mixologist", that is, referring to bartenders as such, but if there was EVER a restaurant or bar where that term applies, this is one. I am not a big mixed drink consumer (more of a wine guy), however, Holeman and Finch is one of the places where I indulge in their cocktails. Simply awesome. Their food? Well, if you love meats, things like sausages and such, this is place. I have brats in Milwaukee, saugage in Chicago and Holeman and Finch makes everythng on premise and you will not find anything better in the Southeast. The deviled eggs are a staple and they are great, but this is a place to explore a few new things--they truly embody what you would thing as a "farm to table" restaurant. They have their own bakery, which sells their bake goods via retail and at the Peachtree Farmers Market. Some of the best bake goods you can find in the city. If you are from out of town and wondering what Atlanta has unique to offer in terms of a cool, eclectic restaurant, then this is a place you must try. I live in Buckhead and it is one of my favorite places. Just know what to expect when you walk in the door and do not let the bad reviews here scare you.
(5)Margaret S.
Worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. The waiter had anger management issues, incredibly rude and strange behavior. He did his best to spoil our evening. Not what you expect for a night out especially at a place like this. Really disappointing after having had a meal at their other establishment just last week, Restaurant Eugene, which is quite elegant. Casts a pall over both restaurants - how could management tolerate that?
(1)Taylor A.
Have you heard? It's actually cooler now to NOT get the 10pm burger. Truth. Came in at 7pm on a Wednesday. They don't take reservations, so we hung out in the bar for about 30 minutes. I love that the bartenders come to you wherever you're sitting so you don't have to fight to get a drink. For a place that so well-known by the well-heeled, I was surprised how friendly and laid back our bartender was. Really the whole vibe was pretty laid-back for a place that serves grouper cheeks. You can really come here in a cocktail dress or hipster-ed out and you'll fit right in. H + F is really a different dining experience because there really aren't appetizers and entrees, but a smattering of plates and parts and meats and cheeses. I love the concept though because you can try so many items on their very unique and exotic menu. We started with the pretzel that was a bit oily for my taste, especially for a place that focuses so heavily on their breads. Next was a ham shards, hard biscuit, and honey dish which was a total miss for me. The biscuit very dry, and didn't go well with the honey and chewy ham. The steak tartare was the absolute star of the evening and was really the kind of dish I was hoping for. A loose patty of tartare covered in some crispy strings. The effect was like eating the tartare on a crispy cracker. Loved it! The catfish on grits dish was also excellent. Small catfish strips fried to perfection over coarse and creamy grits. Grouper cheeks were coated with a jerk-like seasoning over a celery salad. Cooked well with a grouper taste. You'd be hard to tell they were the cheeks. My only question is what happened to the rest of the grouper? The pork skin noodle soup was way over salted, though I enjoyed the 6-minute egg and noodles themselves. Just avoid the broth. I truly love marrow, but here it was a miss for me. Served at surface-of-the-sun temperature it wasn't that creamy, almost butterlike marrow I was expecting. Almost like unsalty fat from a ribeye steak. The toffee cake as a finisher was excellent with their creamy and delicious house-made whipped cream. Service and ambience were top notch here, but I was expecting much greater things out of the kitchen. I'll certainly be back to venture more into the brains and tongues side of the menu.
(3)Alan S.
This is a 5 star joint. Except it's small, and you can wait for hours and not get a table, and some of the dishes can be a bit overpriced... But if cash is no concern, and you're into weird pig parts and the like, you will LOVE H&F. To get around the wait, we deftly grabbed a spot at the bar. It's definitely a scene here. Be seen that is. And bumped into frequently if you're the lucky ones to get a table. The menu changes frequently, but is set up in a "small plates" fashion - perfect for sharing and tasting many delicacies. To each his own, of course, but everything from lamb "fries" to foie gras over johnny cakes, it was all delicious. If you are not into such items, at least go for a drink. H&F probably has one of the most amazing drink menus I've seen in a while. Artfully crafted, intriguing combinations of liqueurs to suit every palate. Our server was Pumps - an awesome character that not only treats you right, but will take the time to get you through the menu in the right way. Complimentary valet, too.
(4)Emma B.
A few weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 4 years anniversary and as a result I surprised him by taking him here - for the BURGER! When we got there we was welcomed by a nice hostess. I told her we wanted the burger and she told me hurry to the bar to reserve it. When we did there was Only 5 burgers left, we got two of them!!! The dining area was full so we stayed in the bar area. The atmosphere was great. While waiting the hostess came to tell us our table was ready but we were having SO MUCH FUN so we stayed there. While waiting for the burger which is only served at 10pm we ordered several different things, my fav the collards! By 10pm I was full but I had to save a little room for the burger. When 10p hit the whole restaurant was filled with a great burger smell. I must say, the 3 hrs wait was well worth it. The burgers are well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The fries are great as well. And the meal was not expensive. Def will be back!!!
(5)Ronita B.
Absolutely gorgeous food with special mention to steak tartare ( served with potato straws creates an amazing textural contrast), chicken liver pate and gratin of bone marrow. We ordered about 10 different small plates and liked all of them. The drink selection was pretty decent as well. My only negative feedback will be the uber tight sitting arrangement, but maybe it's an acquired taste! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about food and we must go back soon to sample their famed burger and pasta carbonara.
(4)Tori W.
Some of the best food I have ever eaten....EVER. Eclectic menu made with fresh, local ingredients. Full bar with unique drink menu & GREAT wine/beer selections.
(5)John A.
Another good, not great. We came on a Sunday for brunch because I'm not into playing games for food - trying to come on a weeknight. We sat in the bar area to avoid the wait. There were constantly people lurking over our shoulders hanging around us with drinks while waiting for their tables. The burgers came out pretty quickly once we ordered. Good quality burger, but I don't think their better than Vortex - and there's much more effort involved. I thought it reminded me of The Shake Shack (soon to have a location in Atlanta).
(3)LeRue C.
I heart H&F. I really do. Don't you just love those dates where no matter how long the food takes to come out or how packed the restaurant is the only thing you notice is your date.. That was my first experience with H&F. :) Regardless of the mushy stuff, H&F delivers a unique and interesting menu. H&F is a place that gives Buckhead back some of it's vibrancy. On this visit, my date and I had the steak tartar which I didn't try and he devoured, the watermelon basil Thingy, a mouse of some sort, the sea bass, and a couple of bottles of Rosè. It's kind of a blur now. I wish I could describe the menu items better. I was most pleased with going to an American restaurant with such diversity in it's menu. Since this visit and subsequent others I've had a few other items such as the burger which I thought was worth all of the accolades given in previous reviews, but I was sure I would have a heart attack soon if I ate it on a regular basis. It is truly phenomenal. The cocktails for me are pretty insane. I thoroughly enjoy being Intro'd to a new drink or liquor. H&F is your place if you enjoy it too. I'm so glad H&F is nearby and if I have a super tipsy night I can walk home.
(4)John S.
Came here with a date last night around 1130, kinda sad I missed the 10pm burger but kinda excited to try their other dishes and hoping they were as good. And heck, my hopes were met. So we got there and were quickly seated since there weren't many people (Wed night). Pretty quickly our server came, along with a friendly attitude eager to serve us. He asked if we wanted drinks and we didn't so he just said he'd give us a bit to look at the menu, and adding that we should keep in mind that the dishes are all like small samplers. Kind of like tapas, it sounded to me, and it was. I ended up ordering 3 of the meats as a starter, the corned beef tongue, bresaola, and the paris ham. Those three came as a tiny tiny portion with sauce, and showed me that quality was definitely taken into consideration over quality! The little strips of meat were incredibly good in taste and texture, not dry, but just moist enough. We also got 2 warm dishes. My date got the farm egg and pancetta carbonara, and as per the waiter's recommendation, I got the beef tongue(?). I don't recall the exact name since the menu online actually doesn't seem to be updated. Anyways, they both got there before we finished the starting dish, which was a nice touch. As soon as i started cutting into my dish, it already seemed tender, but when I actually put it in my mouth it was just spectacularly savory. So tender and flavorful and ugh, I just had to hold myself back from devouring it to enjoy it longer! I also tried the carbonara, and kinda stole a really big bite because it was SO good. It was almost like it was too salty but it definitely wasn't, it was just the combination of flavor and... my mouth is now watering thinking about describing it. Ugh. Anyways, now having tried something besides the already AWESOME 10pm burger, I see that Holeman and Finch is seriously an awesome place to eat. If you live in the ATL and haven't been here you need to fix that ASAP. Open til 1:30 pm Mon-Sat!
(5)Jessie K.
Shared a number of small plates with a few friends. I'd highly recommend going with a few friends for the first time. The more plates you can taste the better. The server will bring out the plates in order of lightest to richest in flavor. Their cocktails are tasty and unique as well. If you're starving... this may not be the best destination. I was pretty hungry, but I didn't mind because I was enjoying the cocktails in between plates. An overall amazing experience. One of our favorite places in Atlanta. The pork sliders were my favorite... Also had the deviled eggs, crunchy gentleman, steak tartar, carbonara, an arugula salad, and a few others. My next mission is to try their burger... now that we thoroughly explored the rest of their menu, it's time to strap down and get their burgers. Supposedly that's the main reason why they only make two dozen of them, and only serve them after 10pm - they want to be sure everyone realizes that they are capable of SO MUCH MORE.... than just burgers. Can't wait to see what all the hype is about.
(5)Brent W.
I had very high expectations for this place. My sister and brother in law all had great things to say about it. So while I was town for thanksgiving, the whole family went here for brunch. I got there at 11 so that we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. There was already a short line outside. The burger consisted of 2 small patties that were well-done and a bit salty. I was not impressed. It took a long time to get the food. Lots of people that came in after us got their food before us. I would suggest the Vortex for a burger.
(2)Richie P.
This place has such great atmosphere, but even on a Monday do yourself a favor and make reservations! You can sit at the bar and it is full service, but unless you get one of the tabletops it's not all that comfortable. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious!!!!! The potato wedges and the fish were fantastic! The service was also great, our server was very knowledgeable. I'm already planning my next visit.... I'll be sure to call ahead!
(4)Kisha M.
I ate here for brunch a couple of weeks ago. Yes, I had the burger. Yes, it was delicious. Would I wait in line to get it? No. But I would definitely order it again if I found myself there on a not so busy Sunday afternoon. I also had the Standard which was great and the deviled eggs. They were good as well. Note: H+F is NOT kid friendly. It was brunch so she was okay to be there, but it I didn't have my own booster seat in the car, she would have had no place to sit.
(3)Fran D.
Walked in on a Saturday night and was seated right away and had great service from the waiter. The waiter recommended great cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. We had a delicious burger and tried a lot of different foods. It seems like a great place for a date or amongst a FEW friends to try creative cocktails and appetizers. I wasnt overly impressed by the bacon popcorn, but I always appreciate a good gastro menu! I will definitely bring more friends back to this place!
(4)Scotty P.
I'm not one for long winded reviews. Food = good (somewhat exotic menu) the burger is well worth the wait, but I suggest going for Brunch because they make more than 24. my only gripe is the fact that it's a small space that they pack too many people. Definitely should be on the 'places to eat in Atlanta' checklist
(5)Cata E.
I really really (really) loved the combate sunrise for breakfast! But....it was TiNY. You really can't expect an adult to be happy with such a great tasting dish but only have 5 bites especially in a city where Sunday brunch is so competitive. My husband had the world famous burgers but it was also just small and good. I still choose yeah burger as better and more filling. The wait here is crazy but I guess as we did you have to try it once to say you have done it.
(3)Ben R.
It has been a while since I found a place which I think really deserves all five stars. Believe the hype - but don't just come for the burger, they have much more to offer. Walk in and you are immediately viewing the kitchen area, I love this concept. A couple strategically placed glass walls gives you some insight into what goes on behind the scenes. On your left there is an intimate - if limited - seating area. We arrived on a Wednesday around eight o'clock and they was a solid wait already (reservations not accepted). On your right is the bar area, and this is what really brought the whole experience together for me. The bar was busy, standing room only, but if you can secure one of the small tables, or counters set around the space, you can order off the menu. The drink menu offers limited, but good selection of beer, decent wines, and a fantastic cocktail menu. The cocktails alone would make this a go-to bar for me. The food is, well, very foodie. Well balanced, unique, new. Everything we got was executed well, and lived up to my unfairly high expectations. Not much more to say here, if you like interesting food this is a must-try.
(5)Melissa R.
This is the first place my best bro took me when I came to Atlanta for a visit. If you like designer cocktails then you will, probably, like this place. If you are a beer person you are not going to be wowed but it will get the job done. Also, the bartenders know their stuff and can point you in the right direction if you are unsure of what you would like. This place has a pretty good vibe and has a not too young but not too old crowd. Our main bartender was awesome and I enjoyed watching him make my friend's cocktails...seems like there was a lot of love put into them. The bartender's "assistant", on the other hand, needed to step up his game. He was cleaning up the bar area the whole night and would toss bottles ect. into the trash. This made me a little nervous because I don't generally enjoy watching objects fly in my direction. Then, the inevitable...trash bounces off the bar, hits my empty beer can sending it into the air (like 3 inches but whatever), crashes back down onto the bar and splashes me with its remnants of beer droplets. Not a big deal buuuuuut if you are gonna be like Tom Cruise in Cocktail you need to get it together. Next time I'm in ATL I will dine in and avoid the bar.
(3)Jennifer L.
I was ready to write a scathing review of this place because we were told it'd be a 35 minute wait but it ended up being 1.5 hours... but then the food was so good and the wait staff so helpful that I think it was worth it. We would have left if we knew the wait was so long, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise. They do not take reservations, and the whole place has 15 tables in the dining area (although there is bar seating, which was full), and they do this burger pre-order thing at 7pm so it gets full of people waiting for the burgers to be made at 10pm. I don't think there's a bad thing on the menu (really creative food), and it was amusing watching the chefs through a window while we waited. Very reasonable prices for the best home-made hot dog I've ever had, haha!
(5)Valerie T.
Delicious tapas-styled restaurant! The roasted broccoli is so good. The only down side is that the restaurant itself is very small, it felt kind of cramped, but if you're lucky and the dinner crowd is nice, it could be an awesome experience! You have to get there early if you want to get the burgers though. We got there around 8:30 and was seated around 9ish, but by the time we ordered the burgers were all sold out! They looked super delicious though and it seemed that everyone who got them were satisfied. Definitely have to come back to try it one day!
(4)Rosie G.
Love love love this place!!! Everything's good!!! We usually order the deviled eggs and a bunch of entrees because they're small and good for sharing. Good selection of cocktails and beers as well. The burger that they're famous for is delicious, good traditional burger. If you want to try the burger but don't want to take the chance at missing out on week nights ( since the amount they put out is limited), then show up for their Sunday lunch. Anyone can order it then.
(5)Jim L.
Before I get into it, I want to make clear that the Burger Tour did not get to Holeman and Finch in Buckhead, but the location at Turner Field, which has just opened. If I get to Buckhead, fine, but if not, so be it. Maybe you can invite me. So I got to the Ted about 10 minutes after the gates opened and went right for the H & F location. It's attached to the merchandise shop and beside the Chophouse(stay outta there). There were about 6 people in front of me and I must say the smell was fantastic. Burgers cooking and onions and cheese..... The great thing was that your burger is cooked right before your naked steaming eyes and then handed to you(see the pics). So you get to stand there and slobber for a minute or two. The people working there seemed really cool and one of the guys watched me taking pictures of him cooking and said; 'Don't worry, my man, we're gonna stack one up for ya'. So I got the burger and then had to find a place to sit, as there is no place here. The burger is really good. Juicy, very flavorful, cooked just right and double stacked. The patties are semi-small, so getting two of them is a plus. The red onion that is grilled with it really makes it good. Just enough to be tasted but not overpower any of the burger. Prices; $12 for the burger and fries(they're good, too). $15 if you want a Coke product with it. I say it's worth it. In the end I cannot say it's the best burger in Atlanta or worth all the hype, but it's also tough to live up to that, so I definitely give an easy 4 stars and a big recommendation from the J/J Burger Tour.
(4)Linda C.
The experience was completely ruined by the 1.5 hour wait we experienced. Oh, and the host was an a**hole. What did we get for being overlooked for a table that should have been ours? A free app of pimento cheese. We told the server that we don't eat it and they stil wanted to force it on us. Did our waitress tell us anything about the menu or the fact that the cheese we ordered smelled and tasted like 1 yr. old sweat socks? Nope. In the end I think she overheard me complaining about the crap service and they 'adjusted' bill. Frankly, another review commented that her burger tasted better because she was practically starving. I'd almost agree. I'm never going back to this place. The food isn't THAT good.
(2)Erin C.
Burgers are unreal. Worth the wait to eat them at 10:00 at night! And if you're not a night owl, just go to a Braves game.... As one who normally dislikes onions and normally piles ketchup on burgers, I wouldn't change this onion-y, cheesey, b&b pickley, no-ketchup-needed burger one bit.
(5)Damon C.
This was my 2nd time at H & F as I felt it deserved a second chance. This time was just as disappointing as the first. We ordered about 6 different small plates and did not enjoy any of them. The food was way too rich for me or my friend. The portion sizes are about average but over priced for each one. The drinks are really incredible with great bartender and servers. I just can't recommend this place based on the food. If I would have waited till 10p.m. I may feel differently - but I can't eat hamburgers at 10p.m, unless I'm seein double.
(2)Isaac M.
Best burger in town, hands down. Plan to get there early, enjoy the bacon popcorn, a tray of deviled eggs (a tray a person, let's be real) and the cocktails that are out of this world. Definitely worth the hype, that said be ready to spend some coin, drinks and burgers for 2 can quickly reach 75+.
(5)Tramaine W.
First off, thanks to fellow yelpers for tipping me off on how hard this place is to find. I started to play I-spy about two blocks away then I took a chance and it paid off.(Turn in at the "Aramore") The decor is very nice, I sat in the bar area and I was loving the hanging meat and the cool metal accents. Very city chic but comfortable and cool. The burger was good but not incredibly flavorful; the best thing was the bun. I also liked the fries but I hated the ketchup, it tasted like it had bbq sauce in it, it ruined my mood. The burger had that "I'm an overweight American give me fat that clogs my arteries" juiciness to it but not too much like grindhouse in my opinion. The fries at grindhouse are better to me and the burger is better at Farm Burger, not by much though maybe 4.8 to 5.0.Honestly in this pinnacle of burger competition it really comes down to personal preference so I wont take anything away from H&F. I also had the deviled eggs. My favorite out of the three was the sriracha, I didn't like that it was so cold though. Next time I go I will try the hot dog, some alcohol, and maybe something off the parts section. I will also go back to Farm burger and reevaluate whether H&F disserves their fifth star from me. Maybe I am being biased since I went there first. Props to the waiters, they were very efficient and fast they moved like clock work. They must play a lot of "Diner Dash".
(4)Brendan C.
Myself and a colleague were in Atlanta on business and we were excited to check out Holeman and Finch based on other reviews and the burger hype. We called ahead to find out that they do not take reservations so our plan was to arrive around 7:30 and start a tab at the bar until we could be seated and order a few dishes until burger time at 10 pm. We arrived right around 7:30 and we got very lucky to get seated right away at the communal table. One thing to note is that since the dining space is so small the tables are very close together and there is not a lot of privacy, but we had some fun conversations with our neighboring dinners and met some great people! We started by ordering the bacon caramel popcorn and the charcuterie selection of 5. The waiter described the popcorn as Cracker Jack on Steroids and he was correct. It was sweet and salty at the same time and absolutely delicious. We then had the ham, marrow and one of the salads. The marrow was a little disappointing and not memorable, but the other dishes were very good. Around 8:30 there were only 5 burgers left and we ordered two of them. The staff was so gracious and educated. The waitress commented that they have each tried all of the beers and dishes that they offer! She had commentary and all of the dishes and provided good advice to navigate the menu. There was around an hour from our last dish until the burger arrived and they were fine with us staying at the table and ordering drinks until the burger arrived. Right at 10 they announced that it was burger time and around 10-15 minutes later the burger arrived at our table. The burger was simply presented with just cheese and pickles and on it and a side a fries. Also on the side was a house made ketchup they had some interesting flavors. It was very good burger and is best if you eat it quickly! Overall we had a great experience and Holeman and Finch and found that the combination of top notch service, food and atmosphere make for a great meal!
(5)ernesto s.
without hearing too much about h&f, we decided to give it a shot. the interior design is quite unique, and we had no complaints with getting what might have been the worst seat in the house, facing a couple less than 6 feet away (looked like a second date). i have to be fair - the food here is good. Buuuut, it's HEAVY. Even the cabbage has pork grease on it. The 10pm burger is also good, but more hype than heaven. I'd definitely recommend this place after a 10K. outee.
(3)Julia L.
Holeman and Finch! Never a disappointment! What a great spot - I actually prefer the bar area over the restaurant because it is so full of life every night I've been there - which is a mix of weekend nights and weeknights. The front of the house staff is made up of skilled bartenders and a host of interesting and personable servers who are knowledgable about the menu, ready to entertain conversation and are truly there to make sure you have a great experience at Holeman. (On my last trip here, the bartender did not have Jack Daniels honey and made a housemade mixture of honey and bourbon to make sure I had the drink I asked for. Great service.) This has become my go-to spot when I have friends in town and want to take them a memorable place in Atlanta. I have still yet to have the famous 10 o'clock burger (I feel like if I have it for weekend brunch, it's just cheating), so looking forward to doing so a future trip!
(5)Emily R.
Just a quick update, they are now serving the Sunday brunch burger with fries, not onion rings and at least the ones I had were excellent. They are also selling the burger to-go, which means that now even on Sunday it's not a sure thing as they are only set up to do 70 of them, so don't plan to wander in around 2:00 and get a burger. They might also be sold out of just about everything else on the menu as the brunch crowd has been growing and growing, with a hour and a half wait two Sundays ago.
(4)Joshua M.
So my third time to this establishment and this time I whent for the burger. Yep, "its burger time" as they say. Only 24 burgers made every night. The meat was incredibly tender and every component but the cheese is made in house(the bun,, pickles, ketchup and mustard and handcut fries) Deffinetely the best burger I have had in my life. However I can not write this review soly on a burger, I must in fact mention that the menu changes daily and every time I have been we are treated to something new. My rooster head was a bit strange with hardly any meat, but once you get to the brain the texture is creamy and light. The cockscumb was a bit like chicken fat, but it is what it is. My server was new but seemed happy to be working and was delighted to give us as much information as he was able to give. I love the atmosphere of this restaurant and with the kitchen open for viewing with the house cured meats in the window I was thrilled to see how proffesional there setup was. Dont count this restaurant out on your list of atlantas favorites.
(5)Shrimpy A.
after all the buzz i had to give it a shot... went on a Sunday just after 11. had a mimosa and the pimento cheese app.. i am a huge pimento cheese snob, and i make the best around... or at least i thought i did. H and F's is the best i have ever had.. sharp, creamy, great pepper flavor, damn it was tasty... ordered the infamous burger. mid rare. it was possibly the best non-kobe burger I've had.. juicy, succulent, seasoned ONLY with salt... fresh baked roll that was perfect. not to big, nothing fancy.. a couple sprigs of red onion, and AMERICAN cheese.. this sucker is the real deal.. if you don't love this burger there is something inherently wrong with you, and i would not let you watch my dog for a weekend.. hand cut fries were pretty good.. the house made mustard, ketchup, and pickles on the side was a little over kill... some good ole Heinz would have been on point for me.. but that is their thing. bonus: they skimp a bit on the crackers with the pimento cheese spread app, so we had a good bit of the cheese left... quickly wiped it up with the french fries... wooo-eeeeeeeee... when i go back, i am anxious to try other menu items... but i don't know if i will ever be able to....
(5)Jim H.
Incredible bar selection. Bourbons, whiskeys, ryes....oh my! The food is tasty but can get a little complex on the seasonings and flavors. I highly recommend going mainly for the fantastic drink selection and ordering some tasty meats or cheeses to compliment the experience. The menu makes it difficult to create a full meal so definitely try the bar first to get a taste of H&F first. Another suggestion would be to treat it like a dim sum place and go with a small group so you can all get small tastes of lots of different dishes while you toast the night away!
(4)Ven R.
In town again for work and wanted to try the companion restaurant to Eugene. H&F was very good. We arrived in time to grab a quick drink at the bar and got set up in a booth thanks to Regan. Our server was friendly and informative when asked questions about vegetarian options on the menu. We ordered a dozen oysters, pimiento cheese, pasta carbonara, fried shrimp salad, butterhead lettuce, red peas, and steak tartare. For dessert we picked the fried apple pie and burnt cream. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes. Service was prompt. This is a good place for small groups.
(4)F H.
HOLY MEAT! This place was great, but super-crowded. I loved the "old fashioned" drinks and think they have started a trend to get people trying more traditional cocktails, rather than that cosmopolitan garbage that was all the rage a few years ago. The burger WAS great and all, but I don't know that I like all of the rules and having to reserve my meal and only being able to eat at 10 pm. The other dishes we tried were strong enough that I'd pass on the burger ridiculousness and try something else next time.
(3)Chuan S.
I have been back to H&F many times since. I still don't like the logistics and seating arrangements at H&F, but I had a chance to eat their 10PM burger as a whole by myself. It was good burger even though it was on the greasy side, but that is what you get when you have two burger patties with two slices of cheese cooked in duck fat. The sweetbread is awesome though and it is a good place to eat when you can find a seat.
(4)aaron s.
decent food for a pricey-ish gastropub. interesting menu but the portions were needlessly small. NOTE!!!!! our waiter was racist and short tempered. he was old, and had a very pointy ugly chin beard. avoid him. AVOID THE OLDER WAITER WITH THE CHIN BEARD! HE WAS RIGHT OUT OF AUSTIN POWERS
(2)Jason B.
I've probably been to H&F about a half dozen times. It's been reviewed ten ways from Sunday. So, I present three tips to help ensure a five-star experience when you visit H&F ... 1. Don't go on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if it's your first time. Heck, you might even want to stay away from Thursdays. The place is open everyday and serves food until really late. Why not try it on a Tuesday? 2. Plan your visit around Burger Time. Look, the rest of the menu is phenomenal. But, if you know about the burger, and you miss an opportunity to have it, you're going to be a little bitter and it will impact your experience. Arrive by 9:30. Have a drink or two. If you're really hungry, one burger is more than enough (who said they wanted to have two????). If you're not, or you want to try other items on the menu, too, then split one. Top to bottom, it's phenomenal, but I dream about the homemade mustard. 3. Follow the advice of fellow yelpers. Order what's mentioned often, like the crunchy gentleman. Everything I've ordered on the menu (and I've tried to touch every corner) has been superb. The only dish I wouldn't order again was the Lobster Roll, and not because of the taste. It's simply overpriced, but I know that, and I stay away from it. So, these are just a few tips to help enhance your H&F experience. Once you get that first visit under your belt, you can branch out and try the charcuterie plate on a Friday evening. But for your first visit, keep it basic!
(5)Betty R.
Why did it take us so long to visit this happenin' Buckhead spot? I had finally heard enough wondrous and magical things about H&F to give it a go. The space is much smaller than I imagined, but the vibe is pretty comfortable. We started with the bread and salted butter, the deviled eggs three ways, and the crisp B&B pickles. The bread "box" consisted of Parker House rolls, a slice of pumpernickel, a slice of crusty baguette-type bread, and a slice of rye. The rolls and the pumpernickel were definitely the standouts - and the butter would have been as well, had it not been inconsistently salted (some bites were bland, and some were SUPER salty). I loved the deviled eggs, though I can't for the life of me remember the "three ways." I'm not normally a huge fan of bread and butter pickles, but these fried babies were absolutely delicious, especially when paired with the spicy mayo. Next we decided to do a fish course, ordering the pan-seared black bass with braised Vidalia onions and the fish and chips. The former was somewhat underwhelming - the fish was cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was nice, but I suspect that there were leeks accompanying the dish rather than Vidalias, and they were quite stringy and tough. The latter, however, was frickin' fantastic. The fish was tender and flaky, and the batter was flavorful and just the right thickness. It was fried perfectly, with just the right amount of grease. The potato wedges were fine, but they needed some kind of sauce. We decided that round three would be all about offal (or, what is labeled on the H&F menu as "Parts"). We ordered the gratin of marrow and the peppercorn crusted veal hearts, served with a parsnip puree and a blood orange marmelade. I was quite hesitant at first, because as much as I love "parts," some organ meat has that very metallic taste, like sucking on a penny. Thankfully, the heart was rich and tender and not organy at all, kind of like eating a really high-quality steak. The star of the dish, though, was the parsnip puree - not only was it delicious, but it was the smoothest, lightest, most velvety puree I've ever encountered. I didn't care for the blood orange marmelade (I found it bitter and overpowering), but husband loved it. As for the marrow, I'm not sure I have the words to describe it. It was so ridiculously decadent and over the top, and it was just as good on its own as it was spread on bread and topped with a parsley and onion salad. We could have easily stopped at this point and been completely satisfied. That would have been the mature/smart/healthy thing to do. So, clearly, we did exactly the opposite and stayed for a burger. Was it worth the hype? Abso-frickin'-lutely. The meat, while cooked medium throughout, was tender and juicy and flavorful. The bun was fresh and light, but it still stood up to the burger and toppings. Speaking of toppings, the meaty, cheesy, melty goodness was perfectly salty, so the homemade bread and butter pickles were a welcome change from the usual dill. Of course, the mustard and ketchup were homemade, and of course, they were top-notch. The fries were really awesome - I just wish I had room to eat more of them. Service was great, and cocktails were perfect. It was not an inexpensive meal, of course, but we felt that it was a fantastic value, considering the atmosphere, the service, and the quality and variety of food and drink. We can't wait to return!
(5)Alethea S.
This place is the best! There is food on the menu that you can't get anywhere else. They cure their own meat which taste very good. I didn't get to have the burger but I am definitely going back to try it soon.
(5)Mark B.
I can't believe it took me a whole year to get back here. Well I had been back after first review but it was a year ago. You know why? I thought it would be too busy and the whole parking thing is a drag, what with the valet. Didn't want to go and then find there was a wait for a table, that sort of thing. Well I needn't have worried. Parked across the street and there were plenty tables. Now ladies, next time you go out, could you please ask your companion if you are shouting? Because that foghorn voice of yours can be very annoying! And this place seems to have its share of LOUD ladies. I had a draft beer that was very chemically, so I switched to a better bottled beer, but they were both very expensive. In fact the whole meal was too expensive for what we got. Also I ordered the sweetbreads, which I order whenever I find them because they are so lovely. Well, these weren't like sweetbreads I am used to and they were not lovely. The veal heart was better and we liked the charcuterie, although the bread was pretty wierd in that it was a hole surrounded by crust. I know its supposed to be light and airy, but really! The service was okay if you like the chess-club types. Must be tech students. So we are demoting the rating to 2 stars. Update April2010: Yeah, I feel vindicated now that David K among others also gave a 2 star review!
(2)Hambri Enta M.
I need to revisit this joint. Went at the urging of Kasia and because the Name Finch, my doggie's name.. The release of their "25" burgers was highly anticipated, I think they only release them at 10 PM on Tuesday? I tell you, one is enough. They are not so mini, but they sure were yum. Did I say THEY. Well, I ate one and took the other one home! Did not have mixed drink. I am a chicken shit for new drinks that are not mixed by Ex Chad.
(4)caroline r.
Delicious, friendly, hip...such a great ATL spot. The menu changes often and even for my non-meat eating stomach, there is always something (many things, actually) enticing and soooo super yummy. The servers are so knowledgable about the ingredients, their origin, flavors, textures, etc. (Kate with red glasses!) Dishes come as they are ready, and most plates are relatively small but meant for sharing...which works out well in the end because I always end up ordering half of the menu. A separate chapter could be written about the cocktails, but in short: YUM! Ingredients you won't likely see elsewhere, creative mixologists who have cool hair-do's and wear neat vests. stay cool H&F!
(5)K B.
Everything was excellent. Food, service, ambiance. Deviled eggs were delicious. As was the popcorn and burgers. The bloody mary just tasted like bad vodka, however.
(5)Herman N.
We went here for my birthday celebration a few months back and I was beyond wowed. Exotic cocktails from one of the city's best mixologists, awesome food of various styles and a hamburger that could be the best in the city. I'll be back.
(5)P K.
OK, in glancing through all the star ratings, I'm just shocked at all the 5 stars. I'm reading through thinking, "Somebody? Anybody? Who got the Bomb?"(my ode to Coolio) because I was looking for someone, anyone that didn't feel a 5 star was deserved here....I found very few. Seriously, I don't get it. I love food. All food. Innovative and regular old Taco Bell and everything in between. We just left the Come Fly with Me performance at the Alliance and realized that, "OH MY GOD, WE CAN MAKE THE 10:00 DEADLINE FOR A BURGER!!!" It was 9:56 and we walked into H&F at 10:11, all burgers were gone. But at first we did get to watch that beautiful view of the chefs putting all the burger orders together, my mouth was watering. We got to the table, confirmed that all burgers were gone and ordered some other food: deviled eggs 3 ways: one bacon, one sunchoke, one cayenne. Cayenne was the best and excellent. My dining companion thought that the bacon was the best. We considered the oysters but at $17.00/dz, they were a little pricey, so we got the poached egg with bacon and sorghum cake. It was good. The bacon is VERY, VERY HICKORY SMOKED. I normally don't like overly smoked food but this was good. The portion is small, so in this case that is a good thing. At some point, the waiter came back to us and said, "I've got a burger if you want one." It was so funny because it was like this super secret, his mouth barely moved. It was very kind of him to offer it to us and we of course screamed, "YES!" We could not wait to tear into this cheesed double pattied mound of meaty goodness. I bit into it first, didn't say anything and when asked what I thought, I said that it was good, in a let down kind of way. You know the, "It's good" when your voice gets higher as you say it. Really, I swear I did not feel let down because I had over blown expectations. I just thought it would be a lot better than it was. It was just a decent burger. When it cools off, it is nothing spectacular. We both felt the same exact way: we could get some good fatty meat and make it at home. I don't get what all the fuss is about. I really think their shtick is limiting the burgers, creating a frenzy and desire...to me it is just not worth it. Oh, and as a side, the fries were good but I have to agree with at least one other Yelper, they were waaaaaay too salty. This coming from someone who loooooves salt. We also ordered the 3 for $10 charcuterie plate of hot soppressata, duck pastrami and coppa. The duck pastrami and coppa were the best. Lastly, we got the andouille sausage---this was the best thing that we ordered. It was juicy, spicy and very fresh tasting. The service was good. Friendly hostess and waiter. Water glass sat empty though (I know, I know, small detail but having been a food server, it ain't right). It is very loud here and we were there on a Tuesday night. All in all, decent, trendy place but not worth the hullabaloo over the burger. If you really must try the burger, I heard that they serve it for brunch on Sunday. So my rec would be to call to see if that is true and go then or bump the burger and go during the week for lunch. If just based purely on the food--I would have given it a 2.5 but combined with service and ambiance I decided to go 3 instead of 2!
(3)Catherine P.
Super "authentic" place to get your meat on...almost as much meat as Fogo or something! We started with a couple drinks at the bar...which was pretty packed already at 7:30 on a Friday. First, I sampled The Usual, which was light and served up in a champagne glass. The Mr. had a Johnny Ryall, since he likes the beasties, and it was intriguing how one of the ingredients is Miller High Life! It totally tasted like a Belgian cider, like Duchesse or something. Next we decided to go start waiting for a table while we waited for our friends. There was only one group in front of us, but we honestly probably waited 45 minutes to an hour to be seated, which kinda sucked. I guess the meals are pretty drawn out here, and there isn't much seating. Fortunately, we could look through the window to the kitchen the whole time, plotting what we would order and analyzing the poor sous chef's every move. Finally our foursome gets seated at the long shared table, at the end. We probably ordered half the menu, being so hungry! The 3 buck bread box contains really delish artisan bread and fresh butter. I also loved my pork sparerib...very melt-in-your-mouth. The southern ham showcase was about 6 huge wads of pancetta on a wood block with french bread...awesome. We were swindled into getting a 10 PM hamburger too, which was one of the best I would say. Pretty cool place...it tries pretty hard, but mostly with success.
(4)Christine H.
farm egg & panchetta carbonara = al dente house-made pasta + rich parmesan + salty panchetta bits + rich & lovely egg yolk spice bandit = cognac + orange liqueur + something warming and spiced that i can't remember the name of + topped with peche lambic + might be even better than the harrier
(4)J. B.
I really like the vibe of this place. Its rather small but warm and inviting. I sat at the bar for my first visit, and had a superb time! I l-o-v-e that they stay open later then the average Atlanta restaurants. Its so frustrating when you can't get a bite to eat late night at a good restaurant. So if you are looking for that place...here ya go. We walked right in, had a seat at the bar, and ordered up some food and drinks. Unfortunately I missed the 'famous' hamburger that everyone raves about, because it was well after 10. One day...one day I shall consume the Holeman & Finch's mighty meat. My husband and I ordered up some of their specialty cocktails. They were really delish, and the bartenders serving them were really friendly and personable. Love that. I really didn't know what drink I wanted, so I asked for advice. The only thing I wish is that they offered to experiment and make me a drink that was not on the menu. I guess I am spoiled by the speakeasy's in NYC. I got the Gin drink with the grapefruit, and I loved it. I am not a sweet drink person, so this hit the spot! We ordered the cheese plate with several meats as well as the pasta (i can't remember the name, but I def remember the taste!) YUMMY IN MY TUMMY! It definitely was amazing food! I really think music can make or break a place as well, and they had some alt music playing that I say "hey! thumbs up on the playlist". That is followed by a high five, because I am cool like that. This is a place I will be frequenting a lot...if I didn't have a lil one, I would be a regular. Holeman & Finch..I hope you are around for a long time!
(4)Montrell V.
Overall good burger, but, I mean, honestly really nothing extraordinary I haven't tasted before. I eat out OFTEN and have been to a lot of different restaurants from the east coast to the west coast. I can see how one who maybe hasn't experienced a plethora of "good" restaurants in various locations could think it's the "best burger they've ever had." Anyone knows the key to a good burger is the beef. I went to H&F during Sunday brunch specifically to try the burger. I drove past the place 3 times! before I even saw it. It's very hidden and not visible at all, very poor signage. I guess their exposure comes from word of mouth. After I sat down and ordered, I looked out the restaurant window to my left and saw one of the cooks outside in his apron petting and rubbing all over a fat bulldog!!! Some lady was walking the dog near the restaurant. That was really gross to watch since he was going to be in the kitchen preparing the food. He did wipe his hands on his apron after he finished. Crazy. I sure hope he washed his hands. What a senseless act. And speaking of senseless acts, the waitress brought me 2 lemon wedges on a plastic drink stirrer and sat the lemons directly on the bare table. I was like, WTH??? Talk about unsanitary...just senseless. Nice restaurant, though, fru fru. Patrons were kind of snobby, uppity acting, but I guess that comes with the territory in that part of town. Anyway, the burger definitely looks bigger in the pics than it does in person. I agree with others on here who have said it's definitely not worth fighting for at their weeknight 24-burger-only cattle call. I would have been disappointed had I gone through all that drama for that "expensive" burger ($12). Don't misunderstand me. It was a "good" burger, but no more grand than my favorite burger in the world at NuGrill in Ft. Scott KS or In-N-Out or Five Guys. And I guarantee you'll pay MUCH less at any of those spots for a "good" burger and still have money left in your pocket than what you would have left had you gone to H&F. I also had their famous fried peach/blueberry pie ($8). Omg delish! The best buttery, flaky crust. But just like the burger, waaaaaay too pricey!!! My meal for the burger, fries and dessert came to $21! Needless to say, I had water to drink lol.
(3)Stricky T.
This pub has the makings of an upscale British pub with an excellent selection of beers, simple pub grub and a comfortable setting. Imagine a cold winter night in London and a nice glass of "Whyte and Mackay" scotch...............get the picture...................be there.............
(5)Ms. D.
Delicious food. Great atmosphere. SMALL portions. But the food is so good, I'll definitely go back.
(4)Alicia L.
The "New,HIP" spot H&F def has buckhead buzzzzzzzzing! Some friends and I went to H&F on a Friday night and the wait was two hours, so we walked over the Restaurant Eugene's for a cocktail (please see review for my ranting on the MOST amazing White Chocolate Martini I have ever had). Now back to H&F, the food was really good, we ordered almost everything off of the menu. The pimento cheese dip was REALLY good. The roasted garlic dip was fantastic (just don't eat it on a first date). I wasn't too impressed with the Southern Cola, so I opted out for a glass of Merlot. The wait staff was so nice, our waiter accommodated our every need. This restaurant will be buzzzzzzing for a long time to come!
(4)Garrin H.
Holeman & Finch is the kind of restaurant/bar that really cares about their product -- you can tell instantly. For me, it was my custard-creme filled honey nut graham bread dessert, delivered to my table by one of the cooks, in a way that elegantly illustrated how much these folks care about their culinary creations. The waiter's beer recommendation was fabulous. Some of the menu items were a little exotic for my taste...I don't particularly care for veal brains, thank you very much. And while I consider myself to be adventurous, when it comes to the food I place in my mouth....not so much! The night my friend and I arrived, the kitchen prepared 20 hamburgers...the woman sitting to my left was ecstatic that she received one of the coveted hamburgers. It seems like they're a hot commodity here. I don't eat red meat, so can't comment on that. Definitely a classy establishment.
(5)louis n.
Best kept secret: off- menu burger served each evening after 10PM. Don't hesitate to ask your server to reserve you a burger early in the night. They have a limited number they serve per night. If you find yourself clamering for a seat, H&F also houses the best mixologist in-town. make your way to their bar and try their specialty drink menu made with fresh fruit juice squeezed on the spot.
(4)leigh k.
Grabbed a few plates and a drink at Holeman & Finch last night. First, let me say that the space is very cool. I really like how you can see into the kitchen when you enter, and I love the hanging cured meats. (This place is not vegan/vegetarian friendly.) There are two options for seating. The speak easy section (kinda first come first serve with a large family style table in the center) and the bar section which can get loud. Since it was Monday, and not as crowded, we opted for the bar and grabbed a table. I started with a signature cocktail. I apologize, I can't remember the name, and it isn't on the menu online, but it was the top one on the menu there, and was suggested by the server. It also had pernod, which I wasn't sure I would like, but the licorice flavor was subtle, and actually worked really well with the drink. As for the food, we ordered the gentleman's relish with toast, the carbonara with pancetta, and the skirt steak with potatoes. The portions were very small, so you may need to order several to fill up. The skirt steak was cooked rare, but was still fairly tough. It was served with a tasty chimichurri sauce, but unfortunately was sitting in a bowl of grease. The potatoes in the dish were also coated in grease. It was a bit unappealing. The gentleman's toast was crunchy and buttery. Score! The relish was delicious, but is probably not for everyone. The server said you either love it or hate it. I loved it. It was made with anchovies, salt, pepper, butter, and vinegar. Lastly, and probably my favorite of all the dishes we had was the carbonara. It was served with an over-easy egg that we stirred into the dish adding additional richness to an already intense flavor. The saltiness of the pancetta kicked up the flavor as well, and the noodles were thicker which I really liked. All in all after the three dishes and drinks, the meal was about $45 which is totally affordable. We weren't stuffed, but were satisfied. The food was ok. It's definitely bar food, and extremely fatty and greasy, which I'm not crazy about, but overall the flavor was good. I wasn't totally blown away, but I will definitely come back for Round 2 to taste more dishes and drinks. Final thoughts: cool space. greasy/fatty food. awesome drinks.
(3)Ashlee T.
A little pricey, but as so many others have said, the burgers here are AMAZING. Seriously. LIghtly toasted brioche bun, double layer of cheese, two patties...ugh and that bun! Did I mention that lightly toasted brioche bun? They're served in limited quantities though, so be forewarned. Also had a few of the small plates (mussels and then a steak dish) and those were also really delicious. drink menu was pretty good, atmosphere great/fun, all in all, def 5 stars.
(5)Lindsay E.
As a general rule, I prefer people/places/things that are cool without trying to be. Which, to keep this review short and sweet, is pretty much how I'd sum up everything about this place. Its not trying to convince you of anything, it just calmly carries on, cause it knows its the s#!t. One of my favorite spots in the city.
(5)Tulie L.
When you enter the building, the decor is pretty minimum, with clear glass that has hand-written items in black - to categorize the type of cured meats hanging behind the glass itself.. so the approach to the decor is an awesome deli with meats hanging .. Ended up eating at the bar.. and the menu was pretty extensive for a small plates setup.. What is small plates you say? It's like Tapas..little bits of food each plate ranging from 6-14 bucks. What was ordered? Head/ Tail (I think this was pork) - the tail was yummy with some cartilage to give it some bite, it was coated in a crispy non-oily fried batter, when you bite into it, it goooos out some yumminess.. the ear cartilage was very soft, but honestly had real no taste to it. This all came with a BBQ sauce dip- which I really didn't care for.. since it masked the taste of the entire dish and you might as well be eating nuggets from McDonald's otherwise. Pork Belly - AHHH man it was damn good, a little dry, but I ain't complaining, since there was enough fat to go around..it was served w/ some awesome ass GRITS.. OK.. since I moved to ATL, Yes, I do now appreciate some cheesy grits I cannot lie. Chicken Liver w/ an anjus to DIE FOR... it came w/ mini toast, and the liver was so delicious .. would definitely recommend this for sure if you go here.. it's a great combo of sweetness and richness..they give you lots of pate, so be sure to ask for more toast.. Woods Mushroom- was served with palenta, which helped the dish cut its saltiness down a bit.. but the mushroom would be awesome if the chef was light on his hands w/ the salt.. the texture of the plate was great. I hope the next time I try it, it will be less salty. Overall.. the restaurant is definitely a very fun concept.. small plates to eat w/ friends..and as soon as they get their liquor license, I am sure it will be wall- wall packed.. the service was great and attentive.. to end the evening we had the fried donuts, and let me tell you, it was ok.. It can NOT Beat a Fresh KK... I mean call me what you want.. but fresh Krispy Kreme dressed up on a plate, can easily sell for 7.00.. and damn I would pay for it..
(4)Lowe S.
We were excited to finally get a chance to try HF out. We met another couple there to have drinks and eat lightly. To the point...Service is awful. Call me crazy, but when you have a scotch, with one cube of ice, don't try and pick up my glass with some still in it. The fact that our sever did this everytime, to everyone of us, pissed us off. It got so bad that we would put our hands on our drinks when he can around. I should mention, he did this with our food also. The only thing I can figure is he wanted us to hurry up and leave. I could go on, but this is just making me mad thinking about it. So quickly, the food was o.k. - not great. service sucked. ticket for the four of us $200. not worth half of that. I don't care where, what, or who owns the joint.
(2)Pepper P.
The food is wonderful, although I wasn't impressed with their proscuitto platter. Overall, very interesting ingredients and very innovative cruisine. I would go back. The plates are tapa style, pricey for the size.
(4)David F.
SUNDAY BRUNCH STAPLE. BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD. Not to mention fun environment and very original mixed drinks.
(5)Daniel H.
One word, AMAZING! I know almost every post on here talks about the burger, I didn't order it, and to be very frank, I wouldn't get it until my 4th or 5th trip. I am sure its phenom, but come on people have you seen the rest of the menu?!?!? Also, whats up with some of the complaints on yelp about HF? I read some of the 1 star reviews. The gist of the bitching is, "whaaaaaaa I don't like (fill-in-the-blank)/ what do you mean the chef will not hold the cheese/not butter my bun/come out and dance like a puppet for me.....whaaaaaaa I'm the customer I am always right". You get the idea. I say "bravo chef, bravo". If you don't like an ingredient in a dish....don't order it. I know....I just blew your mind. Would you have the gall to tell Da Vinci "yeah, that mona lisa, its okay, she would look way better blond, change it"? Hell no, he knows what he is doing, and people, so do chefs. If you can't handle it, I am sure there is a denny's near by. I want to wrap it all up with my desert. Upon learning they do Charcuterie in-house, I literally came at the table. Going with a 5 meat sampler for desert is the greatest decision I made in my entire life. It was so good I would literally eat it of a homeless man's bare chest. I could easily ramble on for another 3500 words about HF, but that's it for now. Oh, I forgot to add how amazing the service was. Hands down my waiter provided some of the best service I have experienced anywhere in the country.
(5)Katherine D.
I love novelty, even if a bit contrived. This odd cut of meat phenomenon that is hitting Atlanta seems a bit contrived. Generally, innards and "parts" are either considered a delicacy (sweetbreads) or something eaten out of necessity (pig ears and tails) from lack of being able to afford good cuts. What H&F is attempting to do is bring both cuts to the masses. Well, the masses that call Buckhead their stomping ground, anyway. Is parading obscure food around in a "for the people costume" a little annoying to me? Yes. But it is so good and the service so amazing, that I just can't stay annoyed for long. Plus, I'm kinda one of those foodie wannabes that flocks to this sort of place. Besides the draw of alternative meat, H&F's other plates are darn good, though my cayenne deviled egg did leave a little something to be desired. Still, I definitely recommend! Check out the bathrooms. Neat-O.
(4)Garrett L.
Even with the hype, I think this is the best restaurant in Atlanta. I've been going here for over a year and it impressed me every time. Don't waste your time ordering. Get the goat, jelly bean, or any other waiter to make the decisions for you. Sit back, have a handful of drinks, and enjoy 3 hours of the best dining experience in Atlanta.
(5)Jeff P.
Great meal, great vibe, unique cocktails...all around great experience. Greg took great care of us at the bar and you can tell he has a vested interest in making sure you have a great time. Go with the coca-cola with lime cubes for a great start. We had a great sampling of plates....loved the pork belly, the griddle mushrooms, the deviled eggs, the sensational house cured ham! if you are a fan of classic southern staples distilled into their purest and tastiest forms, this is what you can expect. I came with pretty high expectations from my experiences at Eugene, and they were met. I highly recommend spending some time here...
(5)Rudy K.
Best Deviled eggs and salumi in town
(4)Debra D.
Best.Burger. Ever. Loved the cozy-chic atmosphere and the cocktails were outstanding. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Sarah V.
I love the cocktails (esp. the dark and stormy), the devilled eggs, steak tartare, and of course the burger. It's the only meal you will need all day. Yummy. The staff is awesome too.
(5)Dorothy P.
Came here for the 2nd time for the 10pm burger and drinks (would like to come here more, but I don't usually stay out that late on weekdays). The burger didn't disappoint again, still luv the duck fat it's cooked in! I just wished the fries were better. I'm thinking if they'd cut the fries really thin, to the point of being shoestrings, it would taste less mushy. My dining partner, who tries to not eat much meat, even devoured his burger...true testament to how good it is. I wanted something w/ peach schnapps in it that night, and the answer I got from the waiter was basically that they're better than that:)...apparently they fresh squeeze all their juices, so since peaches aren't in season yet, I can't get anything w/ peaches in it...I'm beginning to feel peach schnapps are for unrefined folks like me??:) well he mentioned they make their own cranberry juice, so I ordered a cosmo...wow, it did not disappoint! I think instead of coming for the burgers next time, I'll just come for their "fresh-squeezed" cocktails. ATL is so lucky to have a place like this!
(5)Todd D.
Been here a few times, and the food is always exceptional. Took my wife last night for her birthday (first time she has ever been). Honestly I thought she might not be adventurous enough to dig in and enjoy this type of fare, as well as the cocktails. She is not much of a cocktail person; she even restated this on our drive over. Well, I was utterly surprised at how my lady was head over heels for Holman. We both had delicious drinks; I had two Pistoleros. We had froi, sweet breads (she's had these before actually), lamb fries (testicles), pork belly, rabbit heart, and of course the ten o'clock burger (I knew this was a no-brainer). And the fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Regan was charming and hilarious per usual, Greg and Co.'s drinks were awesome, and Lee our server was excellent. My only complaint is my wife loved the lamb testicles so much that mine will never again be safe in her mouth! Just kidn'.
(5)Spoon T.
Big Fans we are. Great drinks, food, space, and personalities.
(5)The C.
I must have had a good time in Atlanta, because this is about the fourth good review I've written, but I can't help it -- Holeman and Finch brought me great joy. I had two cocktails -- one off their menu and one I that I requested -- and both were excellent. In fact, the one that I requested was either the best I've had or a very close second. I also liked their pretzels (although they were a bit greasy, so would have been difficult to eat had I been on a date, etc.), and their duck ham was wonderful. Finally, I think that if I had a never-ending bucket of their caramel/bacon popcorn, I could (and probably would) die happy.
(5)Lindsey B.
The burger continues to be the best I've ever had! (I know you it is such a popular and boring item at any restaurant, but seriously, this IS the best.) I also thoroughly enjoyed their bacon and caramel popcorn. The space is small so there is always a wait for the table, however finding a seat in the bar area has never been a problem for me. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Abigail S.
Owning my own business and knowing how detrimental a review can be I have never before been compelled to write a one until experiencing Holeman and Finch. I am not shy to expensive or over priced dining experiences if the food and service matches accordingly. Even though the portions were small and my husbands meal arrived after mine was finished we were still prepared to carry on, enjoy our evening regardless never to return. After my husband finished his 3-4 oz NY strip he was still hungry and I asked the bartender for a "Crunchy Gentleman " (grilled cheese). A secondary waiter, not ours, suggested I order it with egg. When the waiter saw I ordered the sandwich he came to the table uninvited and commented I had not followed his instructions. When I politely explained to the waiter I don't like eggs, he responded "American woman don't eat anything". To his unsolicited, sexist and ignorant comment regarding women and food I corrected him on my nationality to which he responded 'that's even worse". Nobody wants to be insulted when going for diner especially when the food is as absorbent as this. I asked to have a word with the manager and she only added insult to injury with her condescending behavior, when a simple apology was all that was needed to prevent my review from being written. There are many superior restaurants in Atlanta, 4th and Swift being one. We finished our evening there after canceling the grilled cheese and had a fantastic meal with spectacular service. Holeman and Finch was an absolute farce.
(1)Eric K.
Really dug this place. Went in about 7 PM on a Saturday night and, luckily, grabbed a couple of spots at the bar. The bartender was both knowledgeable about cocktails and spirits and the food menu. Just watching the care that goes into crafting the speciality cocktails, gives you an indication of the care that goes into the food. It's a perfect place to try a lot of different things -- many of which you don't have the opportunity to try often. We started by sharing a trio of house cured meats -- soppressata, veal tongue and pork jowl -- and each was excellent in their own way. Followed it up with a spring vegetable salad, marrow gratin, pork buns (who doesn't love pork belly?), pate grandmere and, the show stopper for us, veal brain, which had an incredible flavor and texture. Sampled our way through some micro brews, wine and bourbon, all the while being guided along by our knowledgable bar tender. A very memorable experience and one that, for the quality of the food, was quite reasonable.
(5)Michael V.
I went into Holeman & Finch for the first time to celebrate my brother's birthday, after hearing him rave about it for weeks. I have to say I was wholly impressed by nearly everything we tried, which was a lot. We ordered the Pate w/ pickled green tomatoes first, which while it was pretty tasty was probably my least favorite part of the meal, which was interesting because it was probably what my brother had raved about the most. Next came the fried oysters & maitake mushroom with polenta. Both of these were out of sight. So rare to find a dish that truly highlights the earthy flavor of a mushroom in a way that does it justice, but this dish really hit the mark. The oysters were coated in a fantastic remoulade, and while I could have done with more spice, that's just me being a guy who likes a lot of kick in my creole cuisine. The fried pickles were a very nice touch. After that we got the Crunchy Gentleman (basically a croque monseiur) which was awesome. The homemade mustard set it off. We got some of the roasted sunchokes also which I was a big fan of. Then came the serious business. The burger, which I just had a bite of but I will be returning to eat in its' entirety, the sweetbreads, and the marrow. This was the first time I'd had sweetbreads or marrow, despite the many times i've seen them prepared and discussed in my viewings of Iron Chef America & Anthony Bourdain's show. The sweetbreads were very tasty. The grits were creamy and the brown butter was great. A nice mix of flavors with something in there giving a tangy kick that I couldn't identify, but loved. The marrow was the highlight for me though. Spread that stuff on a piece of the fresh bread and you've got yourself a little piece of heaven. Top it all off with a couple of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPAs and it could be last meal territory. Loved Holeman & Finch. The design was clean & modern, but with a certain rustic feel from the display of meats. Big, big fan. Now that I've tried the sweetbreads & the marrow, I've got to get back for the brains & the pork belly. I think it's gonna be a while before I get adventurous enough to try the veal fries though. Very reasonably priced as well. Killer spot for an adventurous eater.
(5)stuart f.
One of the best meals I've had in a while. Basically just about everything that came to the table was fantastic (although I didn't think the sweetbreads lived up to the hype). Scallops were litteraly the best tasting scallops I've ever had. Had a kind-of gumbo/etouffe thing that was superb. Pork belly was out of this freakin' world. The meats and cheeses were excellent as well, and was able to try some I haven't found in other restaurants previously. Service was solid, and very friendly. Place has a great feel--warm, cosy, energetic. Can't recommend it highly enough.
(5)Julie S.
Top three meals I have ever eaten, every dish was unique and delicious. I would have paid double for a meal of this quality. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Christina B.
While Holeman and Finch doesn't need any more raving reviews - here goes another. Though we waited about an hour and half for a table (after we were told it would be 30-45) and it was difficult to get service in the bar area, we still had an amazing experience. The staff was incredible. We ended up having to stand in front of the bar for about 20 minutes where we were blocking the servers from entering and exiting the area. Each time a server had to pass, they kindly said excuse me and moved on through. Our drinks were ordered and received promptly. Not one looked irritated at us. We finally saw a high top table open up so we moved to sit down. It did take another 30-45 minutes to get drink refills and order an appitizer but once we finally got the appitizer it was incredible. We had the cured beef tenderloin, and two pork cured meats, 2 goat cheeses, aged chedder and head cheese. The sampler came with mustards and pickled fruits. Everything was delicious. Shortly after receiving our appitizer we got seated in a booth in the dining room. The dining room is extremely small so we justified the long wait. It only seats about 30 people (about the same amount as the bar). We asked how the burger ordering worked and we were told that they were sold out. It wasn't more than 20 minutes later when our server came back and whispered that some burgers had opened up and we could order some. We ordered two, and they generally do not take requests on how you would like your burger cooked. The burgers were absolutely amazing. In addition, we tried the pork buns (spectacular), carbanara (just OK), and the steak tar tar (amazing). Since we just drank wine and beer I can't speak to the mixed drinks but overall we had an amazing time, which says a lot considering our initial reaction to having to wait so long with the air conditioner broken. Once we started eating, everything was so fantastic it erased anything that could have made our experience bad.
(4)Ken L.
i had heard a lot of good reviews about this restaurant and always wanted to try out the burger.. finally had a chance to taste it last night during an impromptu visit to the place for some after dinner alcohol with some friends. the restaurant is very nice and you could even smell the food from the open kitchen. the type of alcohol is a bit 'gourmet' but still good. i shared the burger with four of my friends since everyone is full.. thanks for some good connections we managed to pre-order the burger and have it promptly served to our table at 10pm. everything for the burger is homemade - the 2 patties are the freshest id ever tasted - the buns -the fries -even the ketchup... yummy!!! we requested our burger to be cut in half and it was served exactly that way...what wonderful service considering so many burgers they are serving that night! i truly recommend a trip for this... by 10:05, the burger is 86'ed.. "sorry sir, the burger is sold out" thank god i have a chance to taste it on my first trip
(5)Christian B.
Went here with a buddy last night and the visit was more about catching up than the food. That said, the food was very good pub grub, the house cocktails were very nice and the service was friendly/helpful. I started off with a Muddy Waters, a drink my friend recommended. It's root beer, absinthe, muddled mint and...something else that the waiter clearly didn't want to share. Anyway, we split three things between us: the charcuterie plate, the bratwurst and the pork shoulder. Everything was nicely done, but the brat was probably my favorite (the house-made mustard pushed it over the top). Once the food was cleared, we ordered another round for the road. This time I got the Zombie, which consisted of two types of rum and a blend of fruit juices. It was kind of like a dessert you could drink, though probably better suited for summer. All in all, Holeman and Finch is a good place to kill a Wednesday night. Next time, I'm going to have to come back later in the evening and try the burger I've heard so much about.
(3)Sunny H.
My husband and I went at Sunday brunch to guarantee burgers. We had a difficult time finding the place and if I had not seen Eugene's I would not have know H&F was there. We didn't have much of a wait. Thank goodness or I would have been that much more disappointed. I got the burger and my husband ordered the oyster sandwich. It's now been 4 days since we were there and he is still complaining about paying $11 for some buttered Texas toast. He usually is willing to pay whatever for great food but this was not great by any means. You couldn't taste the oysters, only toast. As for my burger, it was good but not amazing. I had really high expectations after reading all the hype about being the best burger in Atlanta but wasn't even on the menu, blah blah blah. I would probably go back to have the burger again if it was on the menu and easier to get but there is no way that I would go through all the drama to get just a mediocre burger.
(2)J W.
perfect spot. very casual yet gorgeous interior. eclectic menu. nothing else like it in the city. probably not good for vegans!
(5)Francois G.
I went there for the first time last night after much anticipation. I had a great cocktail ("unmarked grave") and some amazing food...in MICROCOSPIC portions. Reading all the reviews above, I cannot believe that this is not a more common complaint! The charcuterie plate, in particular, was ludicrous: 5 different cuts for $15, tiny and literally razor thin. I could not help but laugh when the waiter brough it over. I then had the marrow gratin and, hoping for a bigger portion if I order from the "plate" section, the beef cheeks, I had to order bread and dessert to feel satisfied... The food is excellent, expertly prepared, the menu is exciting and the flavors are unique, but I felt like I was getting a sample of each plate. I will not return, for that reason alone.
(2)Amy H.
from nyc to the atl, i jetted down the east coast for a long anticipated reunion with the dirty south. three sheets to the wind the previous night, we started the evening by gorging at antico, the hottest pizza napoletana in the city, after which point we headed for buckhead's highly-acclaimed holeman & finch public house. recorded in the annals of culinary acclaim by the likes of esquire, food & wine, and epicurous, h&f has received such honours as #33 best new restaurant, #10 best cocktail bar, and #1 best late night burger. but let's cut to the chase, i came to settle a score. i'd been hearing about this legendary burger for months...with a bullhorn sounding at 10pm, at which point only two dozen of these tasty treats are served per night. now anyone that knows me knows that i'm all about fancy 3-star michelin joints, but my patty piety has always been with the speed, simplicity, and scrumptiousness that is in-n-out's two layers of 100% pure beef, american cheese, grilled onions, and 'animal sauce' (the angel's brew of thousand island). however, while in nyc, i had the shake shack shackburger and within minutes, ten years of in-n-out devotion was blown right out of the water. it was at the shake shack that my atl-ien friend threw down a comestible challenge: go to h&f and compare their burger to this one. so there i was, at the bar of holeman & finch, having a fernet and coke (note to self: lime ice cubes are fabulous EXCEPT in fernet and coke) and chowing down on a plate of charcuterie and their oh-so-dreamy bone marrow gratin, sitting pretty with an insider-track in the burger-ordering department. as the clock approached the stroke of ten, i started realizing the errors i'd made up to this moment: the hangover, the pizza, the pre-burger nosh....it was too late to refactor and shortly before BURGER TIME!, we canceled the order. some may scoff and say that i should have just gotten the burger anyway, but to them i rebut the following arguments: a) i am not an asshole; if i'm not hungry enough to enjoy this burger, then someone else deserves it and b) i owe it to burger history to conduct a controlled study. the conclusion? i'll be back...in the name of science.
(4)C V.
Would go back for drinks. Not so sure if I'll be eating there seriously again, though some of the dishes were tasty. Without eating the burger, it would be hard to have "dinner" since the plates are small. And I was heavily disappointed in the burger -- it was extremely salty and nothing special. In-N-Out burgers are way better. However, the atmosphere at the bar is nice and I would go back there for drink anytime.
(4)Brad W.
The food at Holeman & Finch is excellent, and it lives up to the good word so many have given it. The atmosphere is sublime, the whole place has a luxuriously aged feel, truly classy. "The" burger is worth the hype in my opinion. My first experience here was five star, the waiter was fantastic, explaining the menu, providing refills, etc. So why the two stars? My second waiter was mediocre at best. First, we entered the restaurant and waited 10 minutes before anyone even said 'hello'. Then, once seated, the waiter realized we would not be having any wine or anything of the such, and she then proceeded to ignore us for the remainder of the evening. I felt I had to beg her to come to the table to take our order, give us our check, etc. To make matters worse, the table next to us received her upmost attention. I was frankly embarrassed, as two very close friends of mine were dining with me from out of state, and I had stated what I wonderful place this was. Regardless, I think they still enjoyed the food. I would have tipped generously had we been treated well, as I realized we were not spending quite as much as others. The lesson being, you had better be prepared to drink at Holeman & Finch. I may return sometime in the future, and will update with my impressions.
(2)D.L H.
Ok upon a fellow yelpers request to try this spot again I went in to eat once again....I once again had the carbonara and once again it was amazing. I'd have to say that is the best in town. I also had the flank steak. It was interesting. I can't say that I loved it b/c it was a bit chewy, however, the sauce and the potato that accompanied it was flavorful and almost made up for the dish--the actual dish it is served on is too small. The third dish I had was the bone marrow. Also just interesting. I think bone marrow is just an acquired taste? Maybe but it just tasted like crunchy butter? I'm not even sure if it's good for those who like the exotic? Lastly I had the Crunchy Man or something like that? It was basically a croque-Madame. It was very very good and I'd recommend it for sure. I'd also like to see if they have croque-monsieurs. However nothing on the menu indicated what this dish was so good luck finding it if I messed up on the name. I also tried a drink this time. It was called the Diabolic. You know it wasn't bad and it hit me pretty hard without it tasting that way. However, I gotta say this place may have the most overpriced drinks in town with exception to Trader Vics which actually are the most overpriced drinks in town. I realize there is this belief that making these special cocktails are somehow a craft to be paid highly for, however at what cost? Are you really that in need for a sugary 8-10 dollar cocktail....Well if so they do make a good one.. But really 10 bucks? Ok enough whining on my part. I loved 2 of the dishes I had, and 50 percent aint bad at all. There are so many other things on this menu that intrigue me that I will definitely go back. I'm looking forward to the cheeses and pate'. Also, this time when I went in a very nice man greeted us and got us well situated. He was very nice and courteous. The place was still cramped and we waited a bit for a table but I imagine this is part of the allure for some folks. Anyway I'm giving it 3 1/2 stars but will be back soon to try the rest of the food. Who knows, 4 stars next time?
(3)S S.
We just don't get tired of this place. The wait staff is so friendly and they clearly love food and cocktails as much as we do, making the experience that much better. We've sampled probably 90% of the menu over time and I can't say that anything is bad. My husbands veal schnitzle balls (not like meatballs, but true veal balls!) freaked me out a little, but he liked 'em. The fried oysters are delicious, the chicken liver pate and pimiento cheese are great. When they have the scallops on the menu make sure to order. We finally had the burger last night. Really, really good, but I think I'd hyped it up too much in my mind. What I found most interesting was the housemade mustard. While they have great desserts, it was hubby's birthday, so we took in a cake from a local bakery (not Publix, mind you! A "real" bakery). The staff was great about it and we even shared about 1/2 the cake with the kitchen staff and they came back for me. Cocktails are superb. If you don't see something on the menu that strikes your fancy, just tell them generally what you like. They made something special for me and when my friends tasted it, they said it was like me in a glass... weird, but apparently they got me! Try it and hopefully you'll enjoy as much as we do.
(5)F S.
ok ok everyone who has not gone here, its totally worth it. I really enjoyed at atmosphere- we went on a Sunday it opens at 11:30 if you don't want to wait in line i would go an hour earlier---- you think thats crazy. Trust me there is a line out the door. They let in around 50 ppl right when they open, we were lucky just to make that first cut, after all the tables are full there is an hour wait. Dont say I didnt worn you. Now- when I got out to a new restaurant I like to try a bunch of everything, I dont need to eat it all, but I want to try it all. We had the Cinnamon roll (YUMMY), devil eggs (awesome), coke float= why not, and of course the burger. My boyfriend and I tried a little bit of everything. BUT yes the burger is awesome and yes its cool to say we had it, but it was a little salty and I couldn't eat anything for the rest of the day. Happy to say I tried it, enjoyed it... would I go back?/? MEH.
(4)Mengyu Z.
Famous for Sunday burger. Best time is before 10:45am and after 2pm. Although I prefer bocado, I still love H&F's burger!
(5)Jang C.
I would rate this place as pretty awesome. Sometimes, I feel like a zombie since I enjoy eating organs. Unfortunately, they didn't have brrrrraaaaaiiiins on the menu when I went. Oh well. Like everyone, we mostly went for their famous hamburger. But my mouth salivated for their heart and liver dishes as well. I didn't want to stuff myself too much before eating the burger, so I only ordered a few items: the oysters and the lamb hearts. They both tasted great. Mina said she didn't like the taste of the oysters though. But I didn't have a problem with them. I would like to come back to sample all the other items on the menu such as the tartare, the pork bellies, the cheeks, the pig tails, chicken pate, etc. They all looked great. After a while, our waitress finally served us the burgers. At first, you won't see anything fancy about the burgers; it consisted of bun, meat, onion, and pickles. But it tasted delicious. All the ingredients blended well together. The meat seemed to have the right amount of fat, and whoever cooked it, cooked it perfectly. I can easily put it on my top 5 best burgers list. I also loved their homemade ketchup and mustard. They go well with the fries and burger it came with. Our waitress seemed cheerful, nice, and helpful; we didn't have any problems with her. I dug the look of the restaurant . It looked like a trendy place. I also liked the bathroom. It looked like a small meat locker from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, except more hip and trendy looking. I would give this place about 4.5 stars. Their dishes do cost a lot, and they make their portions small. Also I had a hard time finding this place. The restaurant does a good job hiding itself. However, those seem to be the only problems with this place so far. I can't wait to come back.
(4)Matthew L.
Oh the insanity of being able to apply my economics training to real life. If supply goes down then demand goes up. This leads to crazy foodies standing in line for ungodly amounts of time. They do make a damn good burger. The place is beautiful inside. Industrial chic just the way I like it. Being a deviled egg junkie, I can truthfully say I've had better. They had this pimento cheese ball, that was worth trading your first born for. As for the burger, I can't dispute the hype. It is a tasty burger. It reminds me of a cross between shake shack and five guys. Would I come back?!? When demand falls.
(4)Su K.
I'll keep this short. THAT BURGER is one of the best burgers I've had. It looks like a simple burger but there is so much depth to the taste. Everything tastes so fresh. I would definitely recommend Holeman & Finch but go when you have a lot of time!
(5)Lesley P.
Best bartenders in town! Don't bother with the cocktail list or your standard go to drink, just tell them it's their choice and you won't be disappointed. I was a fan of their burger. We went on Sunday for "brunch" but really we just wanted to guarantee we got a burger. Good experience, nice small atmosphere, looking forward to going back.
(4)Kevin W.
I came here for the world famous burgers and I was shocked at how packed this place was. I was by myself and I still had a twenty minute wait to find a spot at the bar. The hostess took pity on me and brought out another chair so I could sit at the bar. The story behind this place is that they only offer 20 burgers a day starting at 10 pm. The burgers sometimes sell out in 5 minutes. Sunday brunch is the only time they serve the burgers the whole time they are open. The burgers are good. Everything about the burger meal is homemade. The fries, ketchup, mustard, pickles, beef, and buns are all home made. The burger is tasty. I do not believe the burger was worth the wait and price. I prefer to have something more interesting and exotic and this was a plain burger. I very good burger but plain indeed.
(3)Dawn C.
We went as a group and shared deviled eggs, pimento cheese (when in Rome), flounder, hanger steak, and a few others. All delicious and super rich! Great mellow vibe to the place too.
(4)Heather H.
Rude hostess told us they were almost out of burgers at 8:25 on a Wednesday. Fine, I get the supply+demand concept. She says quickly run to the bar and ask the bartender to reserve you one. Bartender refuses to even make eye contact with me let alone speak to me for 10 minutes. I'm never rude, so I politely waited, to no avail. I eventually sent a male friend over who was able to catch his attention. But they had run out of burgers in the time that I waited for the bartender to help me. Extremely disappointing.
(1)Amanda R.
This is one of our favorite places to eat in Atlanta! We have yet to do the burger. Maybe we'll get around to it on our next trip. We will definitely be having the pasta carbonara, which is simply amazing!
(5)Yichen K.
My friend always raved about this place so we finally paid it a visit. We got the steak tartare, pork belly grits, deviled eggs and pork tenderloins. They were all delicious. The pork belly grits were especially good, wish i could have some to start my morning everyday. Make sure to also get a cocktail while you are there. They make amazing drinks. I can't give it a five stars since I honestly can't say it was AMAZING but it was definitely good and I would go back to try more from their extensive menu. Btw, for you folks who are interested in their burger. They only serve something like 25 on weekdays but on sundays they make over a hundred. Just a little tip =D
(4)Ashley R.
A friend's friend wanted to go here for the burger, and that's all that needed to be said to me for me to go, I didn't even know the name of the place, but unbeknownst to him (and us) they only serve them after a certain time. When the menus were handed to us we looked over them and were a little surprised at the items (there was a section dedicated to 'PARTS') and my roommate and I looked at it as an appetizer to the burgers that we desired. When we mentioned the burgers to the server, she was honest and said 'It happens all the time'. We made our exit then. My rating is based solely on the friendliness of the staff.
(3)James S.
Great burgers. Terrible service. It's not about the long wait. It's about the fact that they clearly don't care. At least provide service in order to turn tables and make more money, even if you clearly don't care about your customers experiences.
(1)Bobby G.
Best burger I've had in my life. They make everything from scratch including their ketchup and mustard.
(5)Adam M.
My only complaint about this restaurant is that it's not in San Diego. I would be 100 lbs heavier if it was. So good
(5)Damien B.
I knew there would be a wait on a Friday night. I did not come for the Burger and was sort of suprised how packed and then empty the bar area would be. But the bartender made a few fancy cocktails and the time went pretty quick. Sat down and ordered the meat plate and bread to start. I loved the bacon bread more than anyone reading this for sure. I also tried the lamb brain, chicken liver, bone marrow gratin, and some heart. The only item i found I could not eat was the brain. I just dont like brain and I doubt any way it might be cooked will change my mind. But the other parts were excellent. The only reason I would not give it five stars is the wait for food to actually come out of the kitchen.
(4)Anita C.
The food is awesome and unique if you're willing to wait for a table. We went on a Tuesday night at 8PM and we still had to wait 40 minutes for a table. They do not take reservations. We went there thinking it was just a pub where you can order their "famous" burgers, but the burgers can only be ordered/held and they don't cook it until 10PM. So if you want to try to get a burger, I would get there around 8 and order it. They only make 24 burgers per night, so they run out if you wait until 10PM to get there. The burgers are very fresh. They make their own buns and it's very tasty without needing to add any ketchup or mustard. But I wouldn't say that the burger is to die for, or "orgasmic" or anything. The regular menu is a bunch of small plates like tapas where you can share. We ordered the Crawfish Pie, Duck brain and heart, mussels, rabbit liver, steak tartare, bone marrow, and two more I cannot remember. They were all good. I highly recommend the Crawfish Pie!!!! It has a spicy-ish sauce that goes with it and all of it together is to die for!!! The mussels were served on top of this bread and sauce, which I thought the bread was better than the mussels itself and I'm not usually a bread fan. Duck brain was interesting and buttery tasting. Rabbit liver tasted like liver. The steak tartare tasted like ground beef (raw) with ketchup/A-1 sauce, but still good. The bone marrow is much much better at Rathbun's restaurant. All in all, this is a great restaurant and I highly recommend ordering off of the plates menu!!!!! You can't go wrong with any of the small plates they have. They are all really good and unique, whether it's the dish itself, or the bread/sauce they add to it!
(4)Andy N.
Oh how I crave the food from H&F. Great atmosphere and well designed space. Not big but they have maximized every inch of space! The bar overlooks Peachtree st with some retro pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. The meats hanging in the windows completes the look. This is a place that is run by purists but dont give off that snobby aura. Their drinks are delicious and go for brunch on sunday if you want the best chance of getting a burger. Fresh ketchup, mustard, bread...what more could you ask for? Well....they do serve testicles. Oh yeah, this place isn't cheap so dont forget your credit card!
(5)Kevin L.
shame on me for not remembering our bartenders name on tuesday evening. but, we came in and were the first ones in at the bar. the bartender stirred us up some great drink for me and my gf. we dined and ate and had a ball. the food is stellar and portions are on point! toffee cake is great as well too!
(4)Molly C.
This place is perfect when you want to go somewhere with stellar food but want to have that casual bar atmosphere. Honestly, I could make a meal off of the sparkling Rose and their homemade bread. Wow. (In fact, the last time I went, I ate 2 orders of their bread. Don't judge!) Finally, if you really like hamburgers, be sure to show up there at 10pm for burger time. It is the only time you will be able to order a burger and it is totally worth it. The burger is served on a homemade bun with homemade mustard and ketchup. Yum!
(4)April C.
I've been to Holeman & Finch three times now because I kept thinking I needed to give it another chance, but I think I'm done. The first time I went, we had dinner from the regular menu on an early Saturday night. Everything I had (pate, rabbit livers and marrow) was very good and my date seemed to like his food. We also shared a couple of very good cocktails, a bottle of wine and dessert. Everything was fine until a server (who wasn't our server) came over as we were paying our bill and asked us to leave because they had others waiting for a table. I don't mind establishments asking us to move to the bar with a complimentary drink, but just asking us to leave as we are paying a $150 bill is just rude in my opinion. The second time I went was late night on a Wednesday night for a burger. I knew the "rules" about getting the burger during the week, so I didn't mind coming early and waiting until 10pm for food. The burger is good, but I think the Bocado burger is much better. Certainly not worth all the hype or wait. The last time was for Sunday brunch. Our waiter (who just happened to be the same waiter who asked us to leave the first visit) didn't seem to be able to communicate well and we ended up sending food back three times because either he or the kitchen kept incorrectly making our order. It was so bad and uncomfortable that the manager had to come over and apologize and comp two of our entrees. I'm not sure what happened (if it was the kitchen's fault or the waiter), but the server certainly didn't handle it very well and just looked angry and anxious. I really like the regular menu items, which are pretty unique and interesting. But the horrible service just makes me sad. And the location (looking out onto a parking garage) is pretty dismal. I won't be back because there are just too many great restaurants in Atlanta that treat me better and deserve the business.
(1)Jamie N.
Honestly love this joint. It's cool and upbeat and filled with young professionals. For drinks, I started with a paper windmill which was refreshing. I had the deviled eggs (delish, I converted my friend who doesn't eat eggs with this one dish) also the pâté plate (honestly, not my cup of tea, maybe the pâté I'm used to is a bit different, but this was overwhelmingly flavored with the apple jelly that topped it. It was very strange). While waiting for the burger, we also ordered the fish n chips, which was tasty, nothing infamous about this dish, just simple and good. We also ordered the carbonara, I really enjoyed this dish. I would give it a 3.5, it was tasty, but the flavored order of the sauce did not meld with the handcut pasta nor digit coat my entire pallet. The favors were delicious, but short lived. Now for the grand finale, the burger. The burger is delicious! I can't say that it is the best burger I have ever had, but it is well worth the wait. You can tast the home made aspects of it. The soft buns, the crisp pickles, the handcut fries along with the condiments really make the burger what it is. Had the burger again later on that week.
(5)Katrina W.
My husband and I decided to try H+F for the first time for our 4th wedding anniversary. We went around 8pm on a Thursday night - this restaurant is TINY and there isn't an easy to see sign so we passed it at first. Walking in, there was one party ahead of us but it didn't seem too crowded. However, the host asked for our name and then said it would be about a 45 minute wait. We sat in the bar area and started to look over drink/appetizer menus, but the host appeared and let us know they just had an opening. I guess we got lucky? Ended up in a cozy "for two" booth that was perfect for our anniversary, but the dining room is seriously SMALL! Don't try coming with a group larger than four. We started out with a couple of cocktails which were perfectly prepared and delicious - we also ordered a cheese sampler. Each cheese was paired with something such as honey, jam, vinegar, etc and it was definitely the best cheeses I've ever had! We ordered two plates to share - a pasta dish and the braised short rib. The pasta was fresh and good but the short rib out-shined everything. It was served in a cast iron skillet on a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The beef had been cooked for 18 hours and fell apart in your mouth. It was juicy, savory amazing...my husband and I had wished we had gotten two so we could have it all to ourselves :) Since we were seated quickly, it was only around 9pm when we were winding our meal down, so I knew we wouldn't be able to stay for the 10pm burger...plus we were pretty stuffed. But we did go for the "foieroes" dessert, which seems super strange but was actually delicious! Bittersweet chocolate cookies with a foie gras center and served with milk brandy punch. Trust me, it's better than it sounds! Everything was rich and decadent - we will definitely be back! I hope to attend a brunch sometime soon so I can try The Burger. :)
(4)Adam R.
Let me start off by saying I was in Atlanta for 9 days for work and went to Holeman and Finch 4 times. If I'm back in Atlanta I'll be going again for sure! The first time was awesome it was a Monday night and got seated right away, party of 2. The other times I was by myself and sat at the bar. Once was on a Friday night around 8pm and the bar WAS packed but someone walked up to me right away standing there alone in the middle of a crowded bar, handed me a drink menu and quickly there after got me my beer. Beer selection is small but very good. And the cocktails were awesome! The Quarter Till was out of this world! When I told the bar tender (a different one than before) that I was going to try to make it and asked about an ingredient she said, "here let me write the recipe down for you!" amazing! Also amazing is the food, period. Its tapas sized portions and 'unique' dishes! But that's what I love so I'm bias. In all seriousness the food was stellar. I had the burger the last time I was there, hell of a meal for only $10. Wouldn't say its the best burger in the world, but it's good. I can't see how this place could be any better. Probably one of my favorite restaurants ever. Sadly I don't live here... I could image it being difficult with a large party, and yes I could see the trendy-ness of the place and popularity getting annoying, but I say suck it up because they deserve it, it's that good.
(5)Spencer S.
Everything from top to bottom is amazing. Try the Mondango- it will not disappoint you!
(5)Andrew M.
I would have loved to have eaten here. First, a comment:. I understand why restaurants love to jump on the "no reservations" bandwagon. By not taking reservations, they can stack up their tables, eliminate their losses due to 'no shows', and don't have to pay commission to sites like OpenTable. They don't have to deal with the hassle keeping track in the first place, never mind the cash they make while everyone waits at the bar.. However, I do not understand why the affluent, taste conscious, discriminating diner puts up with it. Like I said, I would have loved to have eaten here. We showed up at 7:30, and waited a full two hours before giving up. In the meantime we had our drinks and a few appetizers comped (caramel corn and deviled eggs - too little, too late). We left angry and disappointed, but were shuffled next to the much more expensive Eugene. In their defense, the place was slammed, and the manager was very apologetic - but keeping your diners waiting 2 hours for a table is simply not acceptable. Restaurants are supposed to be in the business of hospitality, and cramming too many people into a tiny bar for hours while they wait for a table is not hospitality. Ultimately, despite the gift cards they gave us - we won't be back any time soon. Any restaurant that would ask their patrons to wait 2 hours seems to misunderstand what we expect of them. When they'll take my reservation, and honor it - then I'll consider using those gift cards.
(1)Erin L.
I really love this place. I've never met an unfriendly member of the staff... the cocktail menu is EXCELLENT (try the genever and grapefruit bitters!!) and while the summer salad (which I thought would be the freshest thing on the menu) was slightly disappointing, everything else I've eaten there is just amazing. Who knew bread could be so delicious? I've never been so in love with carbs as when I dip a hunk of that bread in the clam sauce... Go, you won't be disappointed. More review with pictures, here!! eattalk.net/2012/08/post…
(4)Jeremy M.
I have to say that this place is not at all what I expected on a couple of different levels! The first ting tat really got me was the location. I live OTP and came into town to have dinner with my family. It wasn't difficult to find but it also was not the easiest place either. My mom had to walk outside for me to finally notice the place. The atmosphere inside is definitely nice and enjoyable the only issue was the table space is quite limited, there happened to be a party in while my family and I were there and it made the place feel like it was about 4 feet wide. The food here is absolutely amazing as is the staff! Our waiter happened to be a friend of a friend but all the same he was great and every other member of the staff that happened to stop by our table was as well. We wound up getting ourselves some H&F burgers and they absolutely did not disappoint at all. My brothers and I were raised eating some amazing burgers that our grandmother would make for us and the consensus among us was that these were the best we had eaten since she passed away. I would absolutely say despite the space H&F should definitely be something everyone tries!
(4)Hannah W.
I had seen so many positive reviews of this place and was excited to finally take my fiance for brunch. When we arrived we were told the wait would be about 45 minutes, but we didn't have a problem with that initially as we liked the atmosphere and were excited about the prospect of delicious, high-quality food. However, as we waited along with a couple dozen others, we saw person after person who arrived long after us have a word with the hostess, who then managed to seat them within minutes if not immediately. The people who received this preferential treatment were clearly wealthier than us, which was the only feasible explanation for their expedited service. I am a student and my fiance and I, while dressed appropriately, clearly weren't equipped with the proper amount of Louis Vuitton for the occasion. We waited for well over an hour, watching guest after snotty guest being ushered past us. We felt quite out of place and ignored. When we were finally seated, the waitress was polite, and when the food was served, it was decent. Only decent. I had a seafood po-boy and my fiance had an egg and potatoes concoction in a miniature skillet the size of the palm of his hand. My bread was very, very dry, almost stale, and the sandwich was also bizarrely small. It certainly didn't meet our expectations. I will add that the restaurant has a very nice aesthetic quality and is well-designed. That's about the highest praise I have for this place. If you enjoy the company of pompous, condescending people who are willing to pay for status and slip the hostess a $50 to get a seat and some inferior food, go for it. But if you're even remotely a foodie or a friendly person who likes down-to-earth, normal people and don't want to join the A-hole club of Buckhead, save your time and money and go somewhere where you'll be fed something larger and tastier than a mouse breakfast.
(2)Teresa L.
First, it is nearly impossible to find this poorly unmarked restaurant. Parking is valet only. The bar is larger than the restaurant. The menu is most definitely not vegetarian friendly. I do eat fish, so I ordered fish and chips, as did about 5 other people in our party. We were informed 45 minutes after ordering that the restaurant had run out of fish and chips. The fish options are extremely limited, so I ordered the mussels. 45 minutes later, I had to place my order to go, since I had somewhere else to go. 2 hours at this restaurant and I never had the opportunity to eat while I was there. Our waiter was exceptional. I really felt sorry for him. People who like to eat "parts" (this is actually a section on the menu) and weird carnivorous stuff will love this restaurant. I kind of liked the coziness and extremely friendly service of this restaurant, but the food or lack thereof is the reason that I will not return.
(2)Austin M.
H & F is so much more than just the burger, although the burger is delicious!! The selection of cocktails are carefully crafted with unique ingredients and pair well with the food offerings. The beer and wine list is expansive. I have never had anything less than extraordinary from here and the offal offerings will elucidate your perception of nose to tail dining.
(5)Christian L.
Great tapas style place. Love the ambiance and food.
(5)Joe L.
My 2 friends and I got here on a Thursday night at 9:30 PM. We had one goal. To eat the famed HF "double cheese burger" AND BOY THIS PLACE WAS PACKED. I'm not talking about 15 - 20 minute wait for a table. I'm talking about 15 - 20 minute wait after camping their bar for a place to sit. AND, most importantly, even though we ordered exactly at 9:30, they only had 2 burgers left. That's right, 30 minutes early and they were already sold out. Luckily, one person canceled his order (wrong decision btw) and all 3 of us were able to get a burger. The bar seen is pretty alive, they had a pretty good selection on top and the bartenders were knowledgeable. After waiting til 10Pm, they finally began cooking the burgers and oh my gawd, the smell was heavenly. The aroma of fat, beef, pork and fries definitely invigorated my appetite and set my stomach rumbling. After an agonizing 20 minutes (since we were the last ones able to order the burger), we finally got them. And boy was everything we went through worth it. The beef brisket patty was well seasoned and the sweet homemade pickles served with it perfectly complemented the salty and savory meat. the cheese and onions were served in perfect proportion on the burger itself. A common saying is that the best burgers don't need any condiments on them. With respect to the HF burger, this is totally true. I have never had such a good plain burger before. No ketchup, no mustard, just the pickle, onions and cheese that came on it. It was perfect just as it was. I also definitely did not have the problem and my bun falling apart like other reviewers. In fact, based on how juicy the patty was (it was medium to medium rare), the bun held up extremely well. That's not to say the sides were any lesser. The fries were crunchy, fresh, and not killed with salt. And I am definitely a fan of the homemade mustard. Sweet, almost like honey mustard, but it still had a kick to it. It went perfectly with the fries. All in all, if you come here on a weekday to get the 10 o clock burger ($10), get here at least 30 minutes early. and its definitely worth the wait
(4)Dallas B.
Went there for my birthday. I had the burger at 10:00. WOW! it is really a great burger. 5 stars. This place was packed. What a special day!
(5)Chuk V.
I love this place. However. Hostesses, they should be personable. And also not wearing a thermal vest and an unpleasant attitude. 1 star deduction.
(4)Jen K.
I LOVE this restaurant! Other than Legal Seafood across from the Georgia Aquarium, this place is tops on my list of best restaurants in ATL. Here's a run down of what I ate... Sweetbreads: these were OK. They didn't rock my world but they were pretty good. Steak tartar: This was amazing!!! Best steak tartar I've had in a really long time, possibly ever. Cheese plate: also good but since I'm from Vermont and grew up with access to farm fresh cheese, I wouldn't say this WOWed me like the steak tartar. Burger: I expected this to be a gimmick. I was TOTALLY wrong!!! These burgers are incredible, delicious, fantastic. Like, I had a food-gasm over this burger. True story. Get there by 8pm if you want to reserve a burger. It's well worth the wait.
(5)Joe B.
I heard a number of good things about Holeman & Finch and took the wife out for dinner on a Saturday night. Since H&F does not take reservations we had to wait at the bar for about an hour, but this wasn't anything unexpected. Overall the bar area was completely packed and we were forunate to be able to get a seat at the side wall. The service within the bar was very good with the servers navigating through the crowded area to take everyone's order. The menu is designed as tapas style with small plates meant for sharing. My wife and I split five items on the menu and I would say that each item was good, but nothing stood out as being spectacular. This may have been due to some high expectations I had about the food. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't dispappointed by any of the items that we ordered, but they all left me wanting more from a flavor perspective. I would say that the Catfish and Grits were the favotire item that 5 minute egg in the pork skin ramen was very good as well. Would I go back again, yes, but not anytime soon.
(3)Shahny K.
I went to H&F because their burger was listed as one of 20 best in the U.S. recently. Firstly, the atmostphere is nice for a night out with friends. The bar/restaurant itself is very small, so be prepared to get shoulder-checked a few times. The daily menu itself, in my own opinion, is somewhat pretentious; except the cheese, the cheese is great. If you go on a weekday, the burger isn't even on the menu! They only serve their hamburgers after 10pm, so get there AT LEAST 1.5 to 2hrs early. Oh, and they only serve 24 of them a night. During that waiting time, you could certainly down many of their overpriced cocktails with fancy names. Now, on to the burger. AWESOME! The meat is so tender. The cheese is so soft. The buns are so brioche. The combination of these 3 seem to melt in your mouth in a wonderful medley that can only be vocalized by the world's greatest tenor as "yummmmmm". Great price, greater burger. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the unnecessary wait. Either this is a marketing gimmick, or, H&F is full of themselves. I seriously doubt there is a lack of ground beef in the back kitchen .
(4)Sylvia Y.
Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We didn't have a reservation so we waited for about 40 minutes for a table. We ordered their famous burger and the hootenanny. I wasn't too impressed with their burger but the hootenanny with poached eggs, grits, pork belly and chow chow was a creative dish that I would remember for a very long time. A bit pricey for what it was, though ($9) Sweet tea took forever to refill, not once but three times. Did they have to brew fresh tea for us each time? I'd love to come back here for dinner on a special occasion.
(3)Micah W.
Ahh, I'm in love. Went here on a whim after a ridiculously crowded holiday shopping trip at Lenox- enough said. In serious need of a reprieve from the hustle and bustle, and I found it. The atmosphere was so relaxed, the moment the host sat us I felt like we had been coming here for years. They treat you like old friends. The bartender made me a delicious Caucasian (White Russian), just what I needed to warm up. The menu is made up of little plates, great for ordering a few things to share. We ordered the shrimp bowl and the crunchy gentlemen. The former- shrimp, bacon, baguette all in a yummy broth. We actually asked for more bread so we could soak up the broth to the very last drop- it was so good! And the latter was a ham sandwich toasted with gruyere melted on top. I was unsure about the choice until I took a bite. Now let me say- I will love anything with melted gruyere on top. But this....omg. There are no words. Just order it people. For dessert, we had the toffee pudding with butter pecan ice cream. Yum. By the end of the meal, we were full but not stuffed. The plates were just enough to fill you up but leave you wanting more. Everything was amazing and I will definitely be going back, a lot.
(5)Melody L.
I went to Holeman and Finch on a Sunday, waited about 45 minutes in line, and it was totally worth it. My father and I ordered drinks, and the cocktails were excellently made. We sipped on them during the wait. And then we ordered the burgers. Oh my. This is the best burger that I have ever eaten my entire life. A little on the saltier side, but I paused while I was eating to determine whether it was better to eat faster to experience more of the good stuff, or to eat slower to savor it. I don't know how they do it, but the aroma is utterly fantastic. Extremely high quality food. I started dipping my fries in the grease that flowed out of the burger on my plate. Yes, it was that good.
(5)Sarah T.
We were able to try the dining area last night, for a get together with a bunch of people for Justin's B-day. The dining room is so small! I was very surprised, but it wasn't that bad. The food was simply amazing. I tried so many different things and was just blown away. And the mixologist at the bar! They are extremely skilled at what they do. Definitely recommend trying some mixed drinks here. The fish and chips here are a must have. The fish was so moist and soft and the crisp outside done to absolute perfection. The wedge fries were perfectly salted and so flavorful. I thought I had gone to heaven. I think I'm spoiled for any other fish and chips. The Farm egg and Pancetta pasta was superb. We ordered several of them because we loved it so much. It was so creamy and garlicky! Oh the garlic. Yum. One thing to note however, is the portion size. These are tapas style, and the plates aren't huge. It's a decent portion size though for sharing, or if you are going to selfishly horde your plate and snap at any fingers trying to sneak a morsel, then you might fill up pretty quick. We also tried the burger once again, and they have definitely improved on it since the last time we were there. Very good this time around. We tried a bunch more, but all I can really say is just go and ordered as much as you can. It will all be worth it. Very impressed with the menu and up my star rating accordingly! The service was accommodating and kind, and put up with our crazy group of people ordering all sorts of things randomly etc. Will be going there again for sure.
(4)Melissa T.
My hubby and I had the deviled eggs, the charcuterie plate, baby lettuce head salad, and the fish special. All were delicious, especially the fish and deviled eggs though. I want those recipes! I must say, I don't get the hype about the burger. Although I've never tried it, I will not stand in line and wait for a burger served at 10pm. Besides that, the place is super small so you should go early. The tables are small, close together, and some are by the storefront windows, which is a bit drafty, but worth the food. The drink list is very unique so I recommend having a specialty cocktail. Also, the service was quite good except for the wait for the cocktails, which was slow. I could see the bartender creating them from where I sat, so I understood why it took so long. I would definitely recommend this place.
(4)Cara A.
Great vibe and an interesting menu. We grabbed some beers and sampled everything from salads to entrees which were all unbelievably amazing - so amazing I wish they would open a Tampa location!
(5)Will W.
Excellent Fries Oysters & Pickles. The Cheese Plate and the Bok Choy were great also. Great mixed drink menu and beer selection.
(4)Dustin F.
Okay - to be fair, I only went there for drinks and some apps, but it was a huge win and I can't wait to go back. To start, they take their drinks SERIOUSLY, not in the pretentious annoying way, but in the - we brew our own ginger beer way. My buddy and I had the perfect tri-fecta of drinks - Brown Derby, Pimms Cup, and a Dark & Stormy. Each were perfectly made and absolutely delicious - Like I mentioned they brew their own ginger beer and everything is nicely balanced and presented. As for the food - if you are a fan of Bizarre Foods, you will like this place. We tried the Head Cheese (for those uninformed, it is not cheese) and a plate of their house aged and cured premium ham (think Serrano, but we had a more spicy offering). The Head Cheese was amazing and the meat was perfection! I am an absolute fan of this place and can't wait to go back!
(5)Lexie M.
Came with a friend on a Saturday night and somehow got a table immediately, so we were off to a good start. From the moment we sat down to the last bite of dessert, the service was amazing. I was in the company of a fairly picky eater, but our server was very accommodating, cheerfully offering excellent suggestions and frequently checking in for feedback. The wine selection was decent, nothing to write home about, but the cocktails were fantastic. As a twosome that consistently eats for four, we sampled an ambitious chunk of the menu and agreed that the assortment route was the way to go. Save the burger for another kitchen; skipping that steak tartare just wouldn't be right. Afterward, if you're craving a Holeman take on the traditional, go for the fried apple pie. Actually, even if you're not, go for the fried apple pie. Painfully stuffed? The fried apple pie will fix it. I promise. Overall, Holeman & Finch is a worthwhile experience, and if you do it right, not even the price tag will disrupt that gluttonous gastropub bliss.
(4)Anne O.
Yes!!! Went back again to my fave place and had another grand tour of the menu, courtesy of DJ. I ordered their spring salad with parsnips, carrots, blueberries and some amazing greens with some kinda amazing dressing. I kid you not...the BEST *%!# I have put in my mouth in ages. I don't know how they did it, but I ordered another one. I also sampled the lamb heart and the squash blossoms on the visit. I was expecting copper with the heart and was surprised at the mild flavor and excellent texture. The balsamic did not overwhelm the organ and the greens added a nice peppery kick. The squash blossoms were stuffed with goat cheese and had a killer beet type thing with it. Amazing. I think this is the only place that knows how to handle vegetables! You must go...again and again.
(5)Shemal ..
Awesome food and great atmosphere. I was a little too late for the burger, maybe next time! But I had the pompano, which was beyond delicious and amazing corn that popped! Who knew?!
(5)Jill K.
We had shrimp roll, steak tartare, carbonara and the crunchy gentleman (add runny egg). It was all good, but here lies the beginning of a deep seeded love for egg yolk. when we asked the waiter, 'really just ham and cheese, what makes it special?' he said add an egg. 'OK' YUMMY egg yolk is a magically sauce that really should just put all other sauces out of business. I have not been fortunate enough to try the infamous burger...one day...
(5)ATL n.
Not worth the wait? Or the pretense? Though the bartenders were excellent, Im a little over that air of pretense for what is very good but nothing-life-changing food or service. The hostess was disorganized and rude. Also, the 3 hour wait didn't much help - esp since its not in an area where there's a nearby spot to grab a drink while you wait. All and all, in NYC this would be a very average standard dining affair. All that said, I hear the late night service really does it for people.
(2)Tia H.
Unlike many of the reviews here, I came here for lunch on Sunday when you are guaranteed to get a burger. Our server was exceptional. He was very friendly and personable. He helped us pick out our appetizers and although we came for burgers, told us he would be doing us a disservice if he allowed us to get anything else for our entree (truth). Here's what we ate: -Bacon Caramel Popcorn: This stuff is like crack. There is a magical flavor combination going on on this popcorn. It's so good that we ended up ordering a second one to-go. Order it! -Deviled Eggs 3 Ways (Duck Ham, B&B Pickles and Siracha): All three combos were yummy. The Siracha one was my favorite. -The Burger: Okay okay. So I know there's a lot of hype about this burger, but it really is delicious. It's a juicy double cheeseburger with sweet pickles and onions-nothing too crazy, but it's the quality that makes it awesome. I would definitely say this is one of the top 5 best burgers I've ever consumed in my life. Also, the make their own bread, pickles, ketchup and ground beef. How cool is that? -Apple Pie: Not nearly as remarkable as anything else we ate, but still good. It was a standard apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Perhaps we should have stopped eating after the burger, though. (P.S. Everyone in the restaurant except one woman was eating a burger, what does that tell you?)
(5)H J.
Definitely loved the atmosphere here. I'd so far recommend the following items: - chicken liver pate - grouper cheek - gratin of marrow - pork sandwich: very good, but still prefer to eat pork belly on its own - farm egg & pancetta carbonara: YUM, my favorite!! - arugula salad - 10pm burger: hands down best burger in town; worth going early & waiting - sticky toffee pudding - annie's sorghum stack cake: their best dessert Their soft pretzel and bacon caramel popcorn were just mediocre and probably not worth getting again (unless you're waiting for the 10pm burger). Overall, service was great and the food was very tasty. I've always had a pleasant dining experience at H&F :)
(5)Danny W.
I've been trying to give fewer five stars to restaurants, and was debating giving H&F 4, but the burger rally pushed it over the top. All the other food here is good. (The mussels especially were very good.) The cocktails were fine - H&F is supposed to be famous for them, but neither really blew me away. But the burger. It's not every day that I spend three hours in a restaurant for a burger, but we did. And it was worth it. I didn't think it was going to be. I've eaten a lot of burgers, and was very skeptical of finding a burger that was in a different league compared to those that I had previously eaten. But this one does it. It just does. Infinitely juicy throughout. Perfectly cooked and paired with pickles and onions. Fries are fine. But the burger. Maybe go on a Sunday so you don't need to wait. But whatever you do, get it.
(5)Scott K.
Lets get that missing star out of the way straight out of the gate... Atlanta, and in turn, Holeman and Finch, have no concept of location. As with all fine dining in Atlanta, the view is of a parking lot and/or a busy road. Gorgeous. Simply stunning. There are few things less inspiring then the perpetual cacophony of rush hour traffic, and despite this intrinsic fact, there are only a handful of eateries in this city that understand the concept of location. The mind boggles. The space inside of Holeman & Finch only drives my point home. It's claustrophobic at best, and angering at it's worst. Here you have one of the most sensitive menus in the city, and the space in which you are asked to enjoy it... hates you. Well, the good news is... any connoisseur with a taste-bud in their head can attest to the quality of this phenomenal European gastronome! The food is so fine and loved that it actually puts you in a better mood. Which you'll need if you look out the window. Don't.
(4)Jeremy S.
Best.Burger.Ever. Definitely worth the hype, lines, tight quarters. Go get it. Fries could be better.
(5)Chris S.
Maybe I'm just a weakling and can't tolerate salt anymore but this place was salty! The pork bun was way too salty and heavy on the sweet sauce. The clams where also salty on their own and the pieces of thick cut bacon (I know this is the stuff that I dream about too!!) in the cream sauce took the dish to a new level of saltiness that I did not care for. But, the service was flawless and my waitress even took the pork buns off the tab since I could barely finish half the dish. Hence, the food by itself deserves 2 stars but the great service is why I bestow an extra star.
(3)Ben C.
Go for the burger.
(4)Leah D.
This place has won my heart. I literally drove by it 5 times to find it but once inside this packed hole in the wall of a restaurant we had some of the most amazing food ever. Don't plan on eating soon when you go here because it is TINY! We walked in and put our name on the list, then went to the bar to wait. We ordered wine and a 22 oz cider and waited....and waited...but it was ok. Once we were seated, our server, William took our menus and asked us how adventurous we were and then we told him we wanted to start with the cheese plate and deviled eggs. After that he sent us small plates 2 at a time and each plate was amazing. My girlfriend and I loved the atmosphere of a crowd but our table was intimate and we were able to talk and catch up. The deviled eggs were different but were quickly finished as well as the 5 different cheeses. Next came some sort of pasta and a plate of pork and grits. They were both so fatty and full of calories but we didn't care. After that, we enjoyed some fried veal frites that had some sort of orange or tangerine flavor. I am usually not a fan of Brussels sprouts either but with bacon, they were mouth-watering. For dessert we finished with a toffee cake, which my friend loved but me, not so much. It was very rich in flavor. We never actually ordered any of this, William just continued to bring plates to our table that he liked and we just told him when to stop. Now this place is amazing for someone like me that likes to try a little of everything but doesn't really have the appetite for an entire entree. If you are a person that can finish an entire meal, maybe this place isn't for you. All in all, tonight was wonderful and I will definitely return! Seemed very packed but relaxed. LOVED IT!
(5)Esther L.
What we ordered: Deviled eggs - Sriracha one is the best. Speck tastes like mayo. B&b pickle was decent and tasted like bacon Bread co soft pretzel- good not amazing. Tastes like an ordinary pretzel. H&f breadbox - meh. The bread was really crunchy. Burger- solid burger but not worth the two hour wait. We got the last one and had to split it between four people, which was really lame. Fries - too salty. The place was packed and there wasn't really space to wait. The bartenders took forever to get drink orders. The famous burger was not worth the wait IMO. I might come back for a full burger but only for the lunch on Sundays.
(3)Jaz R.
I cannot say enough good things about H&F. The burger is the best meal I've ever had-- no exaggeration. It beats out fresh Omaha Steaks in Omaha, NE (my #2 meal), Kansas City BBQ at Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City (my #3 meal)-- it's that good. The wait staff is always freindly and as enthused about the food as I am, which says a lot if you refer back to my previous statement. I almost don't want to leave a review because as more people go it gets more crowded and it will be harder for me to find a spot in the bar area for my weekly Sunday brunch burger (the only time burgers are available in unlimited quantity). They also recently expanded their brunch menu and the carbonara is delicious, as is the caramel bacon popcorn-- actually everything I've tried there (including the bone marrow at dinner, not offerred on brunch menu) has been outstanding. And then there are the drinks-- which they're also known for. My go-to is their Pimm's cup, recently I've been having one of their cocktails with lychee from the seasonal menu (constantly changing), but I've never been disappointed. If you like a good burger (warning: this will ruin all other burgers for you by comparison), a cool atmosphere, good food, or are even remotely considering trying H&F-- GO!
(5)Michelle R.
So I wasn't super disappointed when I was told the burger was sold out last night, because I'd heard raving reviews of their other dishes. The menu looked awesome (even though at least four or five of the items were "86"ed), and I confidently ordered the tartare and rabbit livers . The tartare came first, looking fresh and awesome if a little overwhelmed by the topping stuff (potato, right?). My first bite, though, was definitely off--overwhelmed by mustard, to the point of being inedible. A gingerly-taken second bite confirmed that I was eating meat-textured mustard paste, apparently. My friend agreed, so the waitress offered to take it back; however, the second dish tasted exaaaactly the same. I'm too shy to send something back twice, so I took a few bites and just left it. The rabbit livers, unfortunately, didn't even come out particularly impressive-looking; they appeared to be very heavily breaded, though the menu described them as pan-fried. A taste confirmed that they were, in fact, heavily breaded, and cooked to the point of being a grainy, tastless mush. I've only had liver cooked super-rare before, andddd now I know why! Two stars because I did love the atmosphere, and because the bartender had a heavy hand with the whiskey in my whiskey-water. I'll probably come back to try it again, though, because a place that packed on a Tuesday has to have something to offer!
(2)Roy T.
One of the best places in Atlanta for drinks, and a very unique/delectable selection of food. My friends and I always end up here whenever we have trouble deciding where to go for the night. the 10 pm burger is one of the many "attractions" of this fine eatery. I have seen a couple bickering on one occasion because person A forgot to place an order. This burger is scary.. Never try to share this burger because you will see the ugly side of the person you are sharing it with. The liver pate, marrow, pork buns and this pork skin soup that resembles noodles are to die for. Will always come back here again and again and again and again.
(5)Lauren M.
Best thing about this place was an awesome bartender who mixed drinks for me and my date off the menu (including a free one just because!) and really knew what she ws doing. i wish i remembered her name because i'd give her a shout out, but she was really top notch-- super friendly, and also an actual mixologist that appreciated her craft and handled the incomprehensible drink offerings like a pro! ok on to the burger. i will admit that i had no idea what the 10pm burger was when i went.... but i was seated at the bar and my date (who also just moved to atlanta, like me) had heard about this, and we ordered one to split (this was about 8:45 on friday night-- they weren't sold out yet which im surprised about when i read the other reviews here!) don't get me wrong it was a very good burger! but i don't really see what the big deal is! i would certainly eat it again and order it if i happened to be there and it was offered to me, as was the case yesterday, but waiting 2+ hours etc for it seems like a stretch, unless you're just doing it for the sake of a foodie bucket list. i would give this place a 4, but knocking it down to a 3 because of the seating! the ambiance is cool but sparse..... but half of the seats in the bar room sit facing the walls. it's a small space for sure but i feel like they could do a little better to make it more comfortable.
(3)Paul S.
After the the burger what else is there? We have cocktails which Holeman and Finch is getting known for, but after that, how's the food itself? Well, I went this week to have some dinner prior to the time the Burger came out so I was forced finally try the real menu. I have to say I really wasn't impressed. I'm not sure what's going on in the kitchen but someone may want to check their taste buds or their heavy hand. Everything we had was over salted. Myself and two others shared six small plates and every plate with the exception of the Steak Tar tare was coated in a heavy dose of salt. Whether it be the sauce, the protein, the veg... the consensus at the table was that salt was the main ingredient in everything. After getting through the salty haze the food itself was just decent. Once again with the exception of the tar tare I was just left whelmed. Even the best meal on the table (raw steak) seemed to have little bits of chunk in it. Not the most appetizing thought when you're eating raw meat. I'll come back for the burger and the drinks but I think as far as the actual menu is concerned.... thanks, but no thanks. After all was said and done the bill was $100 which just seemed steep for the quality of cuisine we were provided. Well.... you win some you lose some... Still 4 stars for the amazing burger, cocktails, and restrooms....
(4)Jake W.
I absolutely loved it. I was in town and met some friends here for drink one night. They have a excellent liquor selection and awesome bartenders. They gave good recommendations and make GREAT drinks. I saw the menu and decided I needed to go back the next day. For lunch, I started with a plate of duck ham and goat cheese. It came with baked apples, some kind of pickled radishes, fig jam and honey. It was all awesome and went together really well. For my entree, I got veal sweatbreads which came with creamed spinach and artichoke. It was a bit pricey, but melted in my mouth. The portion was a perfect size for lunch. My sister got the trout, which was fantastic. The dinner menu was more extensive, so I really want to go for dinner next time I'm in town. They have lots of different types of meat, and it looks like the menu changes. The dining room is pretty tiny, so I could imagine it's could be tough to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night.
(5)Thomas C.
If making your burger and fries/rings from scratch (minus the cheese) doesn't sound good already maybe this will, chuck and brisket patty cooked in DUCK FAT. My friends in ATL raved about this place and wanted to take me there as soon as I got there. Unfortunately thanks to Spirit air, my trip to this gem got pushed back a few days. But like they say better late than never, and the wait was definitely worth it. As a burger aficionado, I've had some good burgers, and this is definitely at the top. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I ordered the deep fried Peach Pie (a la mode) and boy was it scrumdiliumcious. As a cherry on top, ever waiter/waitress/bartender there are all down to earth and friendly to the point where they gave me a history about why the number 68 is used as a significance to items be sold out! If my review doesn't convince you alone, perhaps the review for best restaurant overall in ATL for 2010 will: clatl.com/atlanta/best-o… This truly is "the restaurant our New York friends are jealous of"
(5)L J.
In Atlanta for an extended weekend, so we hit up the town's top spots as recommended by Atlanta magazine and my fellow Yelpers. Pros: 1. Waitress- attentive and friendly 2. Drinks- AHmazing!!! Bravo H&F, this is your claim to fame. 3. Charcuterie and cheese plates were very yummy Cons: 1. I know Buckhead is supposed to be "the spot" in Atlanta, but this location sucked. Hidden on the first floor of some huge apartment complex and surrounded by strip malls; we passed it four times before we found it. This is Buckhead? Really?? 2. It's crazy small. It's not cool, it's annoying. Final Verdict: I am a fan, because the drinks were truly art, but a better location and a larger space would've bumped it up to 5 stars.
(4)William A.
Great experience. Fun atmosphere and great cocktails. Dinner menu was interesting but everything tasted great.
(5)Katherine S.
This is my neighborhood spot. Whenever we don't feel like cooking dinner, H&F is the reliable standby. Best cocktails in Atlanta, IMO, and a menu that's constantly changing. Trust your waiter, they won't steer you wrong!
(5)Stephanie Y.
Sat at the bar and got awesome service. Bartenders were very knowledgeable about their drinks and what went into them. Found out the menu included creations from the bartenders themselves. Food: Steak tartare: one of the best I've had. Thank you to the bartender who recommended it to me. Very flavorful but not overwhelming. Veal brains: crunchy on the outside from the butter-coated frying but melt in your mouth on the inside. Sweetbreads: fresh and delicious. Go early and go on Mondays and Tuesdays. This place doesn't take reservations. I was there at 5:30 on a Monday and got a seat at the bar and the rest of the restaurant was pretty empty but by 7 when I left there were no seats left around bar area and the restaurant was getting a steady stream of people coming in. When I went again on Wednesday at 6p it was pretty busy at the bar. I'm definitely dropping back in anytime I'm in Atlanta.
(5)Sonya S.
The 10 pm burgers called our name on a Friday night and so we heeded the call. H&F took care of us once again. The place was packed yet we managed to get to the bar and put our drink orders in and our names on the wait list for the burgers. From the front desk to the bar and then to our table each server attended to us as if we were one of a few people in the place. As usual we ordered several plates and they were all delicious. The burgers were very good too. What I like about the servers at H & F is that they seem to have an insider's knowledge about food and drink. I wasn't sure if I wanted a Manhattan...too dry. I didn't want a sweet drink either. So, the intuitive server suggested the Sergio Leone. I said fine. I'll tell you, I could have ordered several more of this concoction. Thank you H & F!
(4)Ali F.
Got here on a Saturday night the wait was hour or longer place was super packed! We put our name on the list and went into the bar area the bartenders looked like they really take making drinks seriously. I wish I could have taste one! It was a room full of people with only two bartenders which equals slow service. I hate when a bartenders look me right in the eye and don't ask if you want a drink. I don't know maybe bartenders have a salary and benefits now........ If you don't like pork and other weird meat stay away from here nothing on the menu caught my eye, I would wanna come back for a drink though. Oh the dining room is only like 10 sq feet which probably explains the wait.
(2)Alisa R.
Excellent food, exceptional drinks, and always a good time; however consider yourself warned... show up early if you want a table. The restaurant space is small and narrow only allowing for maybe 10 tables max. Also, do not try calling because they do not do call ahead or reservations. The attention to detail, love of the craft, and culinary wisdom of the staff complete the experience. I find the bartenders, or mixologists, particular talented as they whip up cocktails with essences, vintage liquor, and unexpected flavors. This can be quite dangerous for a "light-weight." The menu is composed of the small plates. Everything I have tried, except for one stinky cheese, was exceptional. Particular stand out items are the chicken liver pate, pork buns, bone marrow plate, and of course the legendary burger. The burgers are available post 10pm on all days except Sunday during brunch. Then, they are on the menu and can be savored for dine in or out. Except for Sundays, only a certain number of burgers are made each day so be sure ask early enough to be on the list. Do to the pure delight of the tapas and mixed drinks the bill can run up rather quickly. I suggest not coming too hungry because it may be hard to get full. Overall. I love this place... please visit!'
(5)Patrick W.
The cocktails are good - sometimes unusual but always interesting. Very much a craft cocktail program. But what brings me back is the food. Delicious, inventive, charcuterie driven menu. Busy, busy, busy, but a friendly and efficient staff will find you even if it's standing room only.
(5)Parker H.
I'm a huge fan of anything burger-oriented. In all honesty, in all my years of burger-eating, it doesn't get much better than "The Burger" offered at Holeman & Finch. After talking it up for weeks, my wife and I finally decided to hit H&F up on the way to a Sunday Braves game (btw, Sunday during their brunch hours is the best time to go IMO, because they offer unlimited burgers, whereas they only make 24 total burgers during the week; its part of their mystique). After much anticipation, my mouth met that succulent burger and I was mesmerized. The burger's simplicity made it so amazing that I honestly couldn't put it down. My wife isn't a huge burger fan like me, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. If you haven't been to Holeman & Finch for whatever reason, do yourself a favor and GO! If you love burgers as much as I do, there's no reason why you shouldn't have gone already...
(5)Melanie P.
Love, love, love this place!! First time coming here was because of their Speak Easy. I have to admit that Yelp is not the time or place to let the cat out of the bag. If you are lucky to know what goes down at 10pm - then you are in fact lucky enough enjoy your dining experience. We grabbed a few drinks at the bar (which were creatively delicious) and for an appetizer, we had the steak tartar. Amazing!!! The only two other steak tartars that comes close is the one served at the Bellagio in Vegas and a small joint I found in Paris, France. It was so freakin' good and advise anyone who can stomach this can of dish to at least try it. After the appetizer, we had our main course and it was so simple, juicy, and delicious. I am trying desperately to not give it away but I am sure some other person on Yelp below or above my review definitely let the dish out. I have not yet been here to eat for dinner during normal hours but based on my experience, I will be back. While waiting for our meals, I took a sneak peak at the menu and am confident that many dishes will be pleasing to the stomach and mouth in my next visit back.
(5)Michelle M.
Always a fun scene. Since the bar area is so tiny, going on a Monday or Tuesday night helps ensure quick and comfortable seating if you don't want to sit in the dining area. I have been several times, but have not yet gathered the courage to order from the "parts" section of the menu. I am, however, a two time orderer of the 10:00 pm burger, which unquestionably lives up to the hype...make sure you put in your request with your server at least an hour ahead of time! I never go without getting the deviled eggs - they are outstanding.
(5)Allen T.
I had this "famed" burger at Turner Field. It was ok. I get it. The burger is essentially a "high end", "high dollar" take on a Krystal. Two patties, cheese, onions, and a high quality bun. Nothing exceptional. Nothing near the Vortex or Dixie Tavern. Certainly not worth the12.00 price. Additionally, the fries were mediocre at best and came in a VERY small portion effectively equalling about 1.00 per single french fry. Glad I had the experience but much better options are available. Overall a very bland burger served by entry level cooks with a terrible price/performance ratio.
(1)Winston G.
3.5 stars. Service was good, but get here at 11:25 if you don't want to wait forever for a seat at brunch. Came here for the burger. Sorry, I need to say this, but it is OVERRATED. My friend also agreed that it was just okay. Might have been my high expectations, but the two patties were just cooked to a well done (although still tender, since it is oily), and so you don't get much beef flavor. I liked the fact there were some onions and such in it, but the burger was just not that impressive. The fries, however, were solid. Some of the better fries I've had. It is probably double fried, and just well done, with a crispy shell and a great flavor. The homemade ketchup was alright, nothing to gloat about. The bacon and cheddar biscuit (they mix the bacon into the biscuit, so there aren't actually slices of bacon) was mediocre. Way too crumbly, and not flaky like a biscuit should be. I'm down to try out this place again for some of the other dishes, but I won't be back for the burger, and I certainly would not wait for it.
(3)J W.
Awesome drinks and some top quality bar food.
(4)Matt C.
finally made it over to h&f a couple weekends ago, after years of hearing about the place. it certainly lived up to the hype. we came for brunch, when i'm sure the atmosphere is different from a dinner service around 'burger time', and i've also heard the burger is, for whatever reason, 'better' at nights as well... but we were still VERY impressed with our experience. cocktails were unbelievable, as i'd expected. the 'sour account' was particularly good and refreshing, and tasted like sour patch kids. bacon caramel popcorn was far better than i imagined it could possibly be. deviled eggs were a nice small plate to whet our appetites.. and the burger was as good as i've always heard. i'd put it up there with a double-double from in-n-out burger as my favorite of all time. i'd heard that even if you're not fan of pickles on your burger, you'd like it here.. i personally didn't find that to be true. the burger really doesn't even need ketchup or mustard, though both are there. fries were great too. looking forward to trying everything else on the menu, as it was honestly hard to go with the burger by default with so many other great looking choices.. but it was impossible to turn down. i only wish the space were bigger, and i'd be back all the time for dinners. but seeing how crowded and cramped it was towards the end of a sunday brunch service, i really can't imagine what it would be like in there on, say, a friday night at 10. i'm not claustrophobic, but i've definitely gotten to a point in my life where super-crowded food & drink experiences are just annoying to me. anyway, i know it's this size for a reason and that most people love it, and since everything else is top notch, i'll just say 'well done'.
(5)Tophe L.
Delicious!! Wow, very small restaurant with HUGE demand. The menu is awesome, with parts of animals that not many people would dare to eat. I think I had the pork belly and was amazed. Menu changes, which is great. Portions are small, prices are high, but worth it! Service was great.
(5)Sabrina C.
Went with a group of 12 to get the burgers for brunch. Let me tell you they were in fact everything that they are made out to be. We also had a few apps that tasted delish as well. Sadly the service for burgers starts before the bar is open on Sunday so you will have to factor that into your timing. The service however was not my favorite - our group got our food at all different times.... around 30 minutes apart.
(4)Solomon W.
H&F knows what is up. I did not go for the signature 10PM burgers, but rather just to try some of the famous grub that seems to be all over the foodie radar. I only had a few meals to work with in Atlanta, so I figured that Holeman and Finch would be a good choice. Handcrafted fodder is always a plus, especially when you can order small bits of it for not too much dough. It hit me right in the gut because my current foodie trend is eating at gastropubs to find all these weird artisanal foods. They also design the meal structure according to what they figure fits the meal best. We started with deviled eggs 3 ways; my favorite was the duck ham, chow chow, and sriracha... equally. Next, was the guanciale carbonara. It was amazing. The sauce was super rich, the pork was perfectly crisp and interspersed, and the egg and Parmesan added the perfect buttery flavors. The pork belly buns followed, and the meat was flawless. I probably should have gone with something more exotic off of the "parts"menu, but my mother likes simpler things, and pork belly is delicious. The buns were slightly sweet, and the savory sauce was nice. Lastly, we had a cheese tray that came with ciabatta, strawberry preserves, a few dabs of honey and spiced kumquats (?). They really know how to source food here, as every cheese came from the Southeast. The Gouda Bleu from Kentucky was sharp but buttery, the Coppinger from Tennessee was gamey and rich, and the Chocolate Lab cheddar from North Carolina was simple and solid. The atmosphere is very upbeat and not too fancy, so it is perfect for a light dinner with some drinks. Definitely make this a dining priority when you are in the area.
(5)Ashley S.
We planned our night around getting those infamous 10pm burgers and finally got to try the homemade double cheeseburger. Yes, its good, but is it life changing? No but certainly didn't regret getting them, but can say we did it and just go back to Holeman for other dinner entrees now. This place is just so cute but very SMALL. Bacon popcorn is something you just gotta order to go!!!!!
(4)Dani L.
Believe me or not.... A burger cannot get any better than that! After a long wait me and and my friends decided to visit H&F on a Sunday to try their burger for brunch( because Sunday is the only day they serve ilimited burgers and not just 24 in the middle of the week) My first impression of the place was a sophisticated bar style place with a cool deco. The service from the first minute to the end was amazing and really helpful! And my burger came...... OMG! I couldnt put that down. It was juicy, crunch and full of flavor! Delicious! I would rate this burger as one one of the atlanta treasures of 2011 for me.
(5)Spencer H.
The customer service at this place is equivalent to a rock. Very crowed and we waited 30 mins to get in. It appears that the staff is overwhelmed from the rush of the opening door. We where in the bar tabIe area. I can deal with crowds as thats not my beef. Two families where not served and left. A bar staff member just laughed it off. Funny and no customer service humor is not funny because you have hungry people waiting. I would seriously ask that the owner and manager streamline some type of training soon. Burger was good as my only reason for 2 stars. I will never go back
(2)Atiyah T.
Lobster burger was soooo good. One thing that I can't let go of is the garlic french fries. soooo goood! But just beware you will smell like garlic afterwards.
(5)Sabrina M.
I realize I am in the Yelp minority here with this one but I just don't get it. Maybe I need to go back and try it again but the thought of doing so makes me cringe a little. I was so excited about going. Having read all of the reviews and hearing raves about it from my friend, I was psyched! Alas, I left completely underwhelmed and a slight bit irritated, if I'm being honest. First off, the place is tiny. Okay, fine. I don't really have a problem with that. I just thought it was worth mentioning. I missed out on hanging at the bar, but my friend mentioned that they didn't serve vodka. Really? No vodka. At a bar. Okay, fine. If that's your thing. Do you. But seriously? Next, the menu. I checked out the menu prior to getting there and originally I thought we'd be too early for "The burger!", so I was going to get the fish and chips. Nothing else really jumped out at me. But we were able to pre-order the burger (seriously?), so I started to get a little excited. Apparently, this burger was supposed to "change my life" or something. Whatever. We ordered some apps/small plate stuff and honestly, I didn't care for any of it. The deviled eggs, the cheese, it was all just...not right. I don't know if it was the presentation or something else; actually, it was everything. It just all seemed to be trying too hard. My friend ordered the Gratin of Marrow and declared it the best thing she'd ever tasted. Whereas, I couldn't get past the smell enough to try it. We literally had to move it to the other side of the table. Not appealing at all. So, finally, the bells ring, the voices cried out - it was burger time! I'm getting excited again. Mainly because I'm pretty hungry at this point and again, I'm ready to be moved by beef. But I get it and it's just meh. Not bad at all. But, not the awesomest of the awesome that I was expecting. Hell, I think my friend grilled burgers that tasted just as good at her house. I will say, the buns were really good, though. So, there's that. Overall, if I had to sum it up in one word - pretentious. And I'm completely taking into account the fact that maybe I just didn't get it. But I want to. I really do. I'll probably give it another shot but it won't be anytime soon.
(2)Stephanie A.
Adventuresome foodies rejoice! The hype is true. Do not miss going a time or two. More than once is needed simply because there is too much goodness to be tried in one visit. I happened to FINALLY end up here because it's very late night and my date is a fellow foodie. It wasn't time to go home yet. We wanted more food and after 11 it's slim pickins in the city. Waffle house and Landmark diner aren't worthy. It's southern heavy, farm to table, inspired and fantastic. Strong showing at the bar too. wine, hard stuff and beer selection can hold its own. For godsake the caramel corn has bacon lardon in it. Get it! Raw oysters, can't pass them up. My date and I are always fans. Standardly delicious but note that they do offer them. Maybe would have one upped ourselves to get the cornmeal fried version. Next time for sure. Not on the menu as obviously it's seasonal, ham wrapped ramps grilled smokey deliciousness. Oh I love some off the menu items. I knew it was a good call when off the clock servers were getting plates of it. You can see charcuteire hung and drying in the glass walls around and over the door. Now that is some ambiance I can enjoy! Lively knowledgeable servers, great bar area. I am hooked. I can't wait to get my tail back in there for the burger. If only I am so lucky. If they run out there are 18 other items on my list to check off. P.S. The host or manager maybe (something other than chef or server) is a dead ringer for Alton Brown. Just sayin.
(5)Addy C.
I thought this place was good overall but it did fall below my expectations (set high by the rest of the Yelp reviews). After re-reading some of the reviews, I realized the 4- and 5-star reviews were driven mostly by folks who actually got to experience the highly sought 10pm burgers ... so then I didn't feel so bad about my 3.5 rating (rounded to 4) b/c we didn't stay that late (i.e., no burger experience). Let me summarize my yay's & nay's: Yay's: - Ambience is great. Great bar area, too. - Loved the big window at the front where you can see directly into the kitchen and observe the cooks at work. - The wait is long but once you're seated and order your food, the food comes out relatively fast. - Menu is refreshed - I don't know how often they update the menu but the items were different from the menu online. - Interesting menu - they have a good selection of tapas but also feature some "adventurous" selections like veal brains & sweetbreads. - My favorite tapas - "Farm egg & pancetta carbonara with Gambino's guitar cut pasta" for $11 (the only "entree size" tapas), "Crispy Georgia white shrimp" in a Thai chili sauce for $11 (the shrimps were gi-normous!), "Georges Bank scallops with creamed leeks & balsamico" for $12 (scallops were gi-normous, too!), "Deviled eggs 3 ways" for $3 (if you like deviled eggs, you'll like this ...). Nay's: - Their restaurant is marked by a very easy-to-miss "H&F" sign (not "Holeman & Finch" which we were looking for). They are located in the "Aramore" condos, right next to "Restaurant Eugene." - No reservations so it's first-come, first-serve. You probably don't want to come here on a Friday or Saturday night if you can help it. The waiting area is in the bar area so it was pretty packed. - We had a group of 8 and there is only one area to seat a large group. This restaurant is pretty small. We had to wait a long time for the other large group to finish ... I wouldn't recommend this place for large groups. - This is a tapas restaurant so it's pretty expensive for what you get. We ordered about 3 plates per person and it came to about $40-50/pp, excl. drinks. - Wasn't a fan of these tapas: "Fried pork belly w/ arugula" for $8 (this was the special but the pork belly was almost all fatty, oozing grease & just disgusting!!), "Poached egg & roast bacon, Johnny cake & maple syrup" for $7 (tasted like a very mini-me version of a breakfast combo - nothing extraordinary), "Seared hanger steak with bacon & onion hash" for $12 (again, not extraordinary & the meat was pretty chewy, too). We also got the "Salami, charcuterie & sausage" platter for $15 b/c we were still hungry. That was pretty good but not enough to make my list of fav's. I don't think I would come back for the tapas (the wait is too long & it's pricey for what you get) but I'll definitely be back to try the famous burgers - during brunch since apparently I'm guaranteed to get one but not necessarily so at 10pm.
(4)Lynn E.
I've been hearing rave reviews of the Holeman & Finch burger and have made Mark Bittman's ground brisket burger...but it was finally time to score a burger. Since the thought of a burger at 10pm on a school night is hard to comprehend for this boomer I made plans to enjoy a burger during the H&F Sunday brunch. And the burger is worthy of the hype! Moist, tasty meat, onions, pickles and a home made bun. Rumor has it the ketchup and the mustard are also homemade. Everything about this space is warm, friendly and hip. The peek-in kitchen, the wine cooler and uber fun bar -- the right ingredients for a good time.
(4)Jesse F.
Visited this place lastnight with the girlfriend. Overall, it was a fun experience and we both agreed that we would return. We arrived about 830 and the place was packed. We decided to just move into the bar area. Several servers helped us and they all were festive and friendly. We shared a table with two separate groups as a result of the crowd. Not an issue, after all we were seated in the bar area. We started with salt and vinegar pork rinds which were surprisingly good. After this we had andouille sausage w/ lady peas....AWESOME. And of course we had the 10pm burger. The burger was good, but nothing to get excited over.....I can make a better one:). The ambience and staff made the visit an exciting and fun dinner. The jack & coke and holly-go-lightly definitely helped to make our spirits high.
(4)Femi O.
This is probably the place i've had the longest wait...ever! for. a. burger. ...and with a hangover...but i have to admit it was worth the wait. the drink wasn't memorable but i had 2. the food...was good. church good. deviled eggs...never tasted so good....then the burger came. and so did i. my only regret was the fact that i found this place a month after i moved back to nyc from buckhead...but whenever i'm back in town...i'll stop by. -0.5 stars for long @$$ wait. -0.5 for "ok" drinks....overall--really godly sh1t.
(4)Asteridae A.
I met a friend here on my last night in Atlanta for the secret off the menu burger. Be warned: this place is hard to find. Both my friend and I drove past it a few times before seeing it. There's no sign out front with the restaurant's name; just the logo, and the restaurant is located on the ground floor of some new condo buildings. It's very easy to miss. That said, the staff is friendly, we were immediately seated and the beer list was very good. The burgers were as amazing as everyone says (the homemade bread & butter pickles really make them) and the fries were that perfect combination of crispiness, creaminess, and tasted like 1000 blasts of potato on my taste buds. The rest of the menu looked delicious and I'd like to go back and try some other stuff next time I am in Atlanta.
(5)Kee O.
Food is great, but the place is tiny. Last two times I've been, the wait has been over 45 minutes causing me to leave both times. They really should take reservations or not sit large groups in their tiny dining room.
(3)Andrew M.
I've been back here twice lately and both times were awesome. Neither of them a coursed-out dinner for 2, but bar hopping with friends and hanging out at the bar both times. The service is excellent, even when it's busy as all hell (ahem, always), and the vibe is always great. I always meet cool strangers shoved into that little bar. And the burgers... oh man, THE BURGERS! They actually are as good as you hear. Everything about it is so fresh and perfect. Especially after a few hand-crafted cocktails, made by some of the city's finest mixologists. Really, really excellent drinks.
(5)Tracy T.
Bar drinks and service were fantastic. Had reservation for table for four at 7pm, were not seated until after 9pm. That sucked! No apologies, as if host didn't care we were waiting, despite our many requests for our table.
(3)Ash C.
My husband and I came here one night after a Braves game this past summer because, surprisingly, it is one of the few places open after 10pm that serves real food. I was a little worried about our attire, though. We were dressed nice enough, but we'd been through 90-something heat, then rain, then a distressing game. So, at the very least we looked rough. But the staff were nice, friendly, and patient when explaining some of the menu. However, our poor server could not get it that we weren't interested in their cocktails. Honey, if I tell you I'm allergic to alcohol, I'm not trying to be witty; it means unfortunately, I cannot consume your fancy cocktails without turning into the elephant man. The food was simply amazing. Trio of Deviled Eggs - Best deviled eggs without having to go through a funeral first. (I swear the grief makes them tastier?) Pot of Chicken Liver Pater - Good, but not the best I've ever had. Sweet Potato Greens - This was a life-changer. I had no idea you could eat sweet potato plants, and that they would be delicious. I'll be growing some in my garden just for its leaves this year. 3 of the meats - I can't remember which ones we had aside from the duck pastrami, which was really yummy. Yes it's a tad greasy, but that's just how duck rolls, okay? 3 of the cheeses - Again, sorry I can't remember. But each came with extras to try with the cheese. Oh candied grapefruit, I had no idea you existed and am so glad we met! Unfortunately I have no idea what we ordered for dessert, because a few minutes after we did the fire alarm went off. I have never heard something so loud! Our waiter tried to let us leave without paying, but the food was so good, we couldn't do it. We ended up paying half and scurried on our way. I cannot wait to return and try what new things they'll have. Hopefully we won't have to leave partially deaf next time!
(5)Ayon J. R.
Great hamburgers, nice service staff and yummy cocktails. The swanky vibe is cherry on the top :-)
(5)Autumn S.
I love Holeman and Finch for the great late night eating. Finally, a place fit for a foodie with late night cravings. Because I'm not a red meat person, I can skip the whole 'clamoring for the limited burgers' business and try the other good stuff the menu has. My recommendations? The pimiento cheese( I have always thought this was the grossest concoction ever until trying Holeman and Finch's version), the johnny cakes with a poached egg, the deviled egss, the pasta carbonara, and the sticky toffee pudding are my favorites. Did I forget the cocktails? Try any of them, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Alain L.
Holeman & Finch is wonderfully luscious and decadent. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to it by some fellow Yelpers last night. Little did I know that I had been zooming past this establishment on P'Tree Road for months and had no idea it was here. So the draw, as was described to me, is the burgers. No....you don't understand what I'm saying. These Burgers are fried Gold people. For real. On top of that, there's a little ritual that happens at 10PM, when the burgers are officially served. What is the ritual you ask? Just a voice coming over the PA system asking, "What TIME is it?" and the crowd answers, "It's burger time!". Yeah, it's like that.
(5)Megan F.
I've heard lots of good things about H&F but after reading some of the reviews on here, I steeled myself for a potentially frustrating and pretentious experience. What I got was decidedly neither. Now, granted, I went the day after a three-day holiday weekend when it was on the slower side, so your mileage may vary. First, parking wasn't an issue at all. The valet parking was complimentary, and the valet had my car waiting for me as I left the building. I spent my whole time seated at the bar. Not because there weren't any tables, but because the bartender and barback were so great and interesting to talk to that there didn't seem to be any reason to leave. The bartender in particular was happy to answer all our questions about the liquor selection and the specialized ingredients in their cocktails, as well as make spot-on recommendations based on our preferences. If I had to describe H&F in one (compound) word, I'd call it "well-curated." The wine and beer lists aren't huge or all encompassing, but the choices are excellent. The fact that they had Allagash Curieux--one of my favorite ales of all time--on tap gives them huge points in my book. Nearly all of their liquor is made by small-batch producers. To correct a previous review, they have plenty of vodka, just not trendy mass marketed brands like Absolute and Grey Goose. Plus, the cocktail list is primarily updated variations on classic (think prohibition and mid-century) cocktails, which tend not to use a whole lot of vodka, except in combination with other liquors like gin. There's quite a bit of offal on the menu, so just be aware of that. (Trendy? Yes. Sustainable? Also yes. I like it when restaurants use more than just the most expensive filet or loin from an animal.) If marrow and sweetbreads and rabbit liver aren't your thing, make sure you clear that with your dinner companions ahead of time. The burger didn't change my life, but it was really, really good. (Get there early if you want the burger. Like 8:30pm early. And pre-order it.) I described it at the time as a "classed-up In-and-Out Double Double" and I'll stick with that description. The Coke float with Fernet-Branca (a bitter digestif) ice cream was a perfect, decadent variation on a classic to end the meal.
(5)Jeremy M.
Deviled eggs, pork, bacon, salami, yum. Everything I wanted and then some. It has all the quality and taste of the finest dining without the pomp and pretense. It really is exceptional, and the only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the burger drama... Yes, they are good, very good even. But to take the focus off of the rest of this exceptional menu and cause crowds over a burger of just very good quality every evening is a shame. I'll be back often in spite of the burger drama...
(4)Jennifer N.
Yes, Jesse and I went to get the 10 pm burger. All I have to say is that the whole experience of being at the bar at 830 to mingle and have drinks and apps was what made the night so much fun. The burger was good. But I do have to say that the sausage with lady peas and the pork rinds were amazing. We enjoyed sharing our table with several people as we drank and ate until 11. It was a great time. Loved the fact that the crowd was so diverse!
(4)Wes P.
I've heard tons about H&F - particularly the burger and bakery. The in-laws were coming into town so we decided to finally try for ourselves. After reading up about the no reservation deal, I convinced them to get to the restaurant at six - which is too early to eat in our opinion, but we expected to wait. When we got in they were ready to seat us right away, but I asked to sit at the bar for some drinks, which they said was fine. The drinks are incredible! Watching the bartenders make them is quite a show - pulling unlabeled vintage bottles of liqueurs they've made. $9 - $12 is kind of expensive for a cocktail, but these are worth every penny. While drinking we also had the bread box - which includes an assortment of breads, including one with bacon and is fantastic. After about 45 minutes the host approached us and said he had a table waiting! Great service, he watched out to make sure we got some quality time at the bar and then a great table. Our server was equally good. He made sure we understood the concept - small plates for sharing, they come out as they are done, etc. etc. We ordered pimiento cheese, fried oysters, pancetta and farm egg carbonara, sweet breads, fish and chips, ny strip with kale and pickled mushrooms and finally the sticky toffee pudding. Jesus H. Christ was the food good. I love the idea of sharing a ton of food anyway, and the quality here is so amazing. Every single thing, down to the mayo in the pimiento cheese, is made in house. The best thing(s) that we had? Carbonara and Sticky Toffee Pudding! Do yourself a favor and come here with a small group of friends and enjoy life at it's finest.
(5)Jennifer C.
The place is tiny and the wait might be long but the food is delicious. I don't think you can find a place like it in Atlanta. A place definitely for adventurous eaters. deviled eggs three ways crisp b&b pickles poached egg and roast bacon
(5)Iffat B.
*****4.5****** I went for brunch to try the oh-so-famous burger and it lives up to the hype! The meat tastes very fresh which is burger's biggest selling point. It's super greasy so when you pick up the burger the grease is dripping off. Unfortunately, it's not the best burger I've had in Atlanta as the combination of the pickles, cheese, and bun didn't mesh as well as I wanted. The Vortex's cheeseburger is still my favorite in Atlanta! I loved the fries and onion rings. The fries are soggy, just the way I like them. If you like crispy fries, these aren't for you. The steak tartar is a great appetizer as is the banana bread. The butter that came with it was amazing! And lastly, the toffee bread pudding is a nice finish to the meal! The service here is great--very friendly, attentive staff. *****Also I wish they would add more non-pork menu items!! I can't eat 75% of the stuff on the menu!!
(4)Joao S.
Best Hamburger Ever! The burger was so good, I can't even remember what else I had. They only make 24 burgers and serve them at 10pm. We had to wait three hours for it, but well worth it. I plan to go back on a Sunday when the burgers are on the Sunday Brunch menu.
(5)Todd P.
I have a new chow hound buddy (or buddette??) and H&F was one of the spots on our list we wanted to hit. We'd both been before, numerous times, but wanted to go back together on a burger pilgrimage. We arrived at 8:30 pm, hoping to get a seat in the bar before the onslaught of burger chasers filled the place to the brim. Despite being there an hour and a half before the bull-horn announcement, we were still relegated to one of the side "shelves" along the wall, with no open seats at the bar or any of the proper high-tops they have. (I have yet to actually get a seat *at* the bar at H&F, despite going here a half-dozen times or more.) Going this early has its advantages. It gives you plenty of opportunity to try some of their mixologist concoctions and sample some starters while you wait for the cheesy meat on a fluffy bun. I had two cocktails from the featured list. These drinks change all the time, so it's fun to go and see what they're mixing up that's new. I had some rye whisky concoction with rhubarb bitters and ginger ale, followed by a drink with an Italian liqueur, Amaro CioCiaro mixed with a beer of some sort. Both were excellent. For pre-burger snacks: pot of chicken liver pate with apple cider jelly and toast (smooth, rich, mildly flavored -- delicious); cornmeal fried oysters (just okay, one oyster was as chewy as a spare tire, which was shocking since the rest were tender and juicy); Deviled Eggs Three Ways (yum! the Sriracha one was my fav); and the Citrus Glazed Veal Sweatbreads (super tender, crisp-fried, with roasted baby turnips -- nicely done). The first time I had the burger here, it was like manna from the gods. Maybe it was the build up, the folk lore of it all. This time, it was just okay. Not horrible, mind you. Overly salty. But I still dig the house-made pickles and condiments, though. Ask your server for one of their postcards that have all the staff nicknames. These people don't go by "Mike" or "Jenny" -- try Jelly Bean, Shooter, Fireball, etc. All nicknames courtesy of H&F management.
(4)Damian B.
Im giving the $12 burger 5 stars. It was perfect - "no need for ketchup or mustard" the waiter told me, and sure enough he was right. Supposedly the 10 oclock burger is better than the one served during sunday brunch, but i dont know how that is possible. Run to holeman and Finch for these burgers. If you want a app go for the deviled eggs. they were really good too!
(5)Scot L.
I'm sure they do a great job with their small plates, regular menu and I am excited to return and try those but their brunch leaves a lot to be desired. We got there early enough so we were right in at opening. Liked the look and feel of the space but the chairs were extremely uncomfortable. My wife ordered a coffee and we waited and waited. Finally the waiter returned to drop off sugars and cream and told her the coffee would be a few more minutes. They french press and it takes a bit. Would have been nice to know that in the beginning before we sat for 15 minutes getting pissed off. The coffee was very good when it did arrive. We ordered the cinnamon roll to share and I don't know where they have been eating cinnamon rolls to have the waiter say it was the bomb. This thing was pitiful. No rise at all to it, dense, dry, over frosted, and maybe a 1/4" thick. We each had two small bites and left it. I ordered the burger and the wife had the touch em all. The touch 'em all was skillet fried eggs, short stack, cane sugar syrup, griddled house bacon for $9. She asked to have the eggs scrambled with cheese instead and the waiter said no problem. Food arrived fairly quickly after the order was placed so no complaints there. But the eggs weren't scrambled. Waiter apologized and told us he had forgotten to tell the chef. So I have my burger and fries, wife is starving so we share the fries which were good. The burger was pretty good as well but we weren't blown away. It's just a good simple burger. Her plate comes back out 10 minutes later and the scrambled eggs are on top of the pancakes, bacon in the middle of it all and everything is covered in syrup. Not the best way to eat scrambled eggs. The pancakes were undercooked as well. An expensive lesson in some places just don't do breakfast food well.
(2)Daniel W.
We went for Sunday brunch, and this place rocks! The staff is very down to earth while still being some of the hippest people in the city. The food starts with down-home southern favorites and modernizes them. If you like bacon, get theirs! The decor is something out of a Details magazine! I cannot say enough about this place. Word of warning, the drinks are very strong! Also, its very intimate in that you'll be hearing your neighbors conversations. I think it adds to the fun! Deviled Eggs rock!
(5)Tim B.
Running through the small plates menu has been done so I won't bore anyone with a play by play of everything that went into my stomach here last week. What, I can add, is that we had a great meal here last week. Got there early (6pm) was seated immediately, had a blast exchanging one liner's with the staff, ripped through the small brew list, had a mess of food and were never pressured to leave, even after the bar filled up and we had more than overstayed our welcome.
(4)l h.
Without a doubt, the best hamburger I have ever had. Words cannot even describe how fantastic it was. My boyfriend and I arrived at 11am one Sunday. The line was already wrapped just around the corner of the building. They opened at 11:30, and we were seated by 11:45. We got the last two seats in the house. It was absolutely worth the wait, and we can't wait to go back. If you like hamburgers, you must try this place!
(5)M A.
There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said, so here's a disjointed set of paragraphs to add to the feeding frenzy: I'd already eaten the legendary burger (brought home to me by a very nice house guest!) but I have no idea what took me so long to actually go, sit down, and experience the magic. No excuse is worth missing out on this. From the bar to the service to the food, it was a fabulous couple of hours spent trying a variety of foods, many of which I had not seen since the grandparents had me eating pate as a kid. A cheese plate yielded some incredible local cheeses paired with a sweet jam that added to the flavors. The succatash was buttery and amazing while the carbonara was creamy and smooth. Nothing disappointed. Toast points with jam and pate or a refreshing drink with Pim's... safe to say this place is packed with good reason. Johnny Cakes were also fantastic - this coming from someone who normally hates pancakes of any sort! - and the ham and cheese sandwich is worth the juices dripping down your fingers. You just can't go wrong with this menu. Highly suggest going with friends so you can pass plates around and try a big variety of food! I didn't get a chance to wait around for the burger this time, but do know that they'll take orders before 9pm as long as you're able to stick around until 10pm to get your Thursday Burger (it's also an actual menu item for Sunday brunch). Well worth it.
(5)angela c.
This place has the best burger that I have ever eaten. My husband agrees. They are well probably best known for their cheeseburgers. They only make 24 cheeseburgers after 10pm. If you want one of the 24, arrive early. They also have them all day on Sunday,which is when we tried them. We waited around the bar area until 2 seats became available. I don't care much for cheese on my burgers, however, these are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Eveything is made fresh on site. The bread is baked there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to compliment the bread and the meat. They pickle their own pickles and the ketchup and mustard are made there as well. The burgers are simple, but very juicy and delicious. You must try this place. It is well worth the wait. They also have a fried peach pie that is served with ice cream. It was SO good that I wish I'd gotten one for myself instead of sharing with my wonderful husband :)
(5)Elbee M.
Deviled eggs for $3 were great. Well made cocktails and the drink menu is reasonably priced. I didn't like the chicken pate (apple cider jelly tasted like apple JELLO), but props to the h&f buns and the arugula beet salad. They treat their hamburger pretty pretentiously ( holeman-finch.com/burger… ). Based on what I saw of the burger and the turnout for it (didn't eat it myself), I think there is some over-hyped fancy burger delusion going on. Also, it's a rather hectic environment to eat a meal in.
(3)Will W.
Quite simply put this place has it all figured out. I know they've been featured on several television programs and it's well deserved. The cocktails are handcrafted and spot on. The several plates that were shared amongst friends were delicious. I will be back to try & secure of their elusive 10pm hamburgers!!
(5)Leslie W.
With all the fuss & hoopla surrounding Holeman & Finch, I was prepared to hate it from the beginning just to go against the grain. The BF and I hit the bakery before the public house, so I was expecting good things. The BF wanted to go on a Friday night which is not usually my evening of choice for this kind of venue. Too crowded. Well, it was crowded and I was feeling a little uneasy, but we finally found a seat at the bar and settled in to peruse the menu. Everything sounded pretty good to me, but the real sell, the real reason I braved the crowd was the roasted marrow bone. I know, I know, I'm mostly a vegasaurus blah blah blah. But, it's Anthony Bourdain's death row meal and I've been obsessed about trying it. Along with the bone marrow, we tried three of the meats from the "pressed & molded" section: duck, veal cheek & tongue, and something else that escapes me right now. Served with crunchy bread, whole grain mustard, and pickled garlic and all very tasty. The marrow bone, however, was not so great. The bone was splintered and we had a hard time getting the marrow out. Cocktails were delish. Super delish. So delish the BF was inspired to drop everything and enter a mixology program and devote his life's work to the science. Curing cancer, no, but certainly bringing joy to many. My fav was the witchy one. We topped everything off with their sticky toffee pudding. It was so good, I still can't talk about it. Ooey and gooey and salty and yummy. Be prepared to wait on your food and especially the drinks on a busy night. Everything is so complex and elegantly done that it take a while to deliver. We'll be back.
(4)Devon O.
They did it. They took the Piggly-Wiggly, southern-fried, down home culinary minutiae and elevated it to a twisted foodie wet dream. And hoo-boy, are they ever proud of it. I like the butcher shop-cum-soda shop vibe, but it is sort of cramped-ly small. No wonder it's always packed in there. Hanging slabs of meat like the weights in a grandfather clock, spare metal chairs, the lone coca-cola poster on the bar wall, the ebb and flow of hipster patrons: I get it. Concept album. They also made me realize I am officially done with all this ridiculous and precious cocktail showboatery. I got a Pig-Pik Sour, whiskey and ("NOT sour mix", our waitress insisted. "fresh lemon"), and a bacon-sugar rim. It was fine but pretty unremarkable. The rest of the cocktail menu looked similarly retarded and full of itself. I had a glass of champagne and it paired beautifully with everything. Looking forward to the simple resurgence of a fucking gin and tonic. The tapas were all great: the deviled eggs were unfathomably creamy, the fried pickles weren't greasy, the oysters were presented with raw shaved horseradish that at first tasted like paper towels then dissolved into biting complexity. Goody. One more realization: I just can't do offal. Not anymore, anyway. I had the beef heart and, swear to god, it tasted like the one time I had roadkill. Tough-ass roadkill on a dressed pile of dandelion greens. I might get my foodie cred revoked but whatev. Next time I go, it'll be on a wine and small plates expedition. Not for dinner. But thanks for helping me figure out the person I'm becoming. And the completely adorable staff- really, everyone i saw was hipsterly keeeeyoooot.
(4)George H.
Came to HF on multiple occasions and really just didn't feel like going through the typical 30 minutes-1 hour wait time. First time the host was also extremely rude, but finally made it on a Wednesday night and was seated immediately. The tables are small, and cramped but all worth it for the burger right? Not really, they don't all come out at 10pm and we didn't eat until around 10:40pm. Even ravished with hunger, I did not think it was the stand out dish of the restaurant. We tried the deviled eggs which were tasty, and good quick bite. The pork belly was phenomenal, greens were so salty though. Stand out of the night? Desserts! -Toffee bread budding, fantastic. TOFFEE -Apple pie, amazing without being overall sweet. Must try.
(3)Michelle M.
Did you know? They have 24 burgers after 10pm. In addition, they have them all day on Sunday, so you dont have to get there early and wait for those burgers. 2 words. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! My 6 friends and I went there actually at 7:30pm on Saturday night, realized that they only have 1 table that seats more than 4, so we just went across the street, ate some food, and came back at 9:30pm to wait for the burgers. Surprisingly, they had 4 left. I was already pretty full from the previous meal but decided to take a couple bites of the 10pm burger. What makes it so special? The waiter said they home make everything. The bread is baked in there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to perfectly fit the bread and the meat. The pickles are picked themselves. The ketchup and mustard is homemade as well. When you go to Yeah! and Farmburger, theyre delicious, but theyre all spin-offs of burgers. You add your own sauce and put your own toppings so it no longer is an original burger. Here at H&F, I can honestly say (even after being full and not craving food anymore), this is the best burger I've ever had. It's the most stripped down, juicy, delicious, well seasoned, original burger. It was definitely well worth the wait. Overall, if you want a burger that's down to earth, come to H&F. It's absolutely melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!
(5)Mel D.
There are so many great reviews on this establishment, but our dining party saw a few opportunities for improvement. Fairly tight quarters, our party of 4 ended up being sat at a community table with others, that was ok because we're a friendly bunch. Server was great, our drinks were delish even if they range from $11-16 for 5 sips. So the biggest thing we were surprised about was the size of the dishes...nowhere does it tell you that they are "small plates" except the server mentions it when you ask. So this being said, the two guys in our party had 2-3 plates each (totaling about $50/person) and left hungry. Expect a bill of around $150 for drinks and apps. If you come knowing those few things and still choose it, you'll be good to go! I however would have liked to know before coming for dinner : )
(2)Lindsay S.
Baby, baby, baby, I know I don't come to see you as much these days because a certain bartender has left. It doesn't mean I love you any less, baby. You're still my main squeeze. You know why I love you, baby? It's not your burger. Maybe that's why the others love you, but not me. You swing that big sexy burger around town, around the whole dang nation, and I understand why. I don't begrudge you sharing your burger with all the high rollers, the Alton Browns and Nick Caves of the world. A girl's gotta pay the bills; Lord knows I know that as well as anybody. But you and me, we got a soul connection. To me, you are so much more than the burger. Remember when I used to come by and see you and nibble on your sweetbreads and salads, sipping on something that Luke or Evan or Squirrels made just for me, something full of Campari and bitter as the drinker herself? Just you and I, nobody else listening in our our little date? Sure, maybe some middle-aged, tragic man will try to impress me with something, but it was all about you, baby. I'd outwit him, laugh, and come back to your beautiful plates. Remember those sweet evenings, baby? I know you do. I know I've been distant. It's not you, it's me. Busy and budgeting, because you know when I come see you, baby, I got to treat you right and fling money at all your gorgeousness. That's why it was so good to see you last night. Sure, your usual admirers were there, the wilting sorority flowers drinking house chardonnay, waiting on that burger. Your burger. But you tended to us so nice, with those deviled eggs all succulent and fresh; that chicken liver pate, so good that I am happy to eschew the bread and lick its earthy rich cream straight off my knife; your arugula and pickled beet salad, green and luscious; your pretty little beef cheek all moist and tender; those rabbit livers OH THOSE RABBIT LIVERS I think I fell in love with you because of your rabbit livers, you vixen; and then that fried pig ear bologna, you tease, you saved the best for last. Your liquor, as always, bitter, sweet, and glorious...of course. You treat me so good, baby. I missed you so much. Next time I won't wait so long. XO.
(5)B. C.
Wonderful place. Great selection on the menu and an equal amount of drinks to match. I asked the waiter if the chef would put together an impromptu tasting menu with drinks and was not let down. He stayed away from some of the more abstract items on the menu but still I walked away pleased, drunk and full. Well worth the trip.
(4)Alexa G.
Okay, So I have to agree with Kristine M. in some ways. It's a freaking burger!!! I'm in now way a connessiour of the pattied beef or anything, let me just note that now. But having tried the burger a few times now I was more disappointed than anything. First things first...the homemade ketchup was disgusting-not what I remembered from before. It was more acidic, less sweet.. just can't put my finger on it, but something was off! A few of us even mentioned wanting to go to McDonald's and sneak in some ketchup packets! The burger was good, but without the ketchup ( Which I loooveee) it just wasn't the same! Word is it's a new chef, and things have changed. I will go back, next time I'll skip the 10pm burger rush though.
(3)Tian L.
I just have to say. I'm an extreme foodie. More than I am a foodie, I am a passionate person. I become extremely obsessed with things, people and ideas when I feel they strike a chord with me. And, I am very vocal about it. I am currently in Atlanta from San Francisco for a work trip. It's my first time this far down south in the country actually, and I was so inspired and impressed that I fell upon Holeman & Finch Public House. I don't think I come from a city that has a lack of amazing chefs, creative spaces to eat, lounge and share good meals with friends, but let me just stop to say, I was really blown away by my dinner here last night. For the first time in a very long time, I came in to dine alone. (I am usually with friends or boyfriend). I realized a few things when you do this: you pay way more attention to the minute details when you are not distracted by conversation with friends. Things like the smooth, rich texture of the pan-fried rabbit liver I had on a bed of blackberry jam. Or the fact that my mixologist (I forget your name but if I was single, I'd marry you in a second because your talent is so great and you seemed so passionate about your work) tailored a drink specifically to my order when I asked him to "surprise me." He took into consideration that the few small plates I ordered would enjoy a nice pairing with an orange vanilla like cocktail with a gin base to cut through the richness of the dishes. Then, when I tried sweet breads for the first time because I saw Anthony Bourdain do it in his most recent episode of No Reservations, the server who brought it to me (God bless him too), asked me three times if I really liked it, because it was his very favorite (which, btw, the citrus-glazed sweet breads was the highlight of my night). Multiple people actually asked me how I enjoyed my food various times throughout the night, in a way that I appreciated - like they truly cared and knew how damn good everything was and was waiting for me to say it so they could nodd in affirmation. Then the host, who was wearing a vest and black tie (with co-hostess) called three different taxi drives and he kept running outside to see if they had arrived to make sure I would arrive home safely. The food, the people, the space and the extreme kindness...my belly, heart and palate was very happy.
(5)Monica C.
Where do I start. I was visiting my boyfriend who recently moved to the Buckhead area and we were looking for a good place to eat before I left. After reading the reviews here we decided we had to try it. When we got there at 9 PM, we were told there was a 45 min wait for a 2top. Ugh, nonetheless we went to the bar to check out the drinks. That's when the magic started to happen. We were immediately approached by the hostess informing us they had an open table and would be seated immediately. When we sat down our waiter let us know that there were only 4 burgers left and he had already reserved two for us. CAN YOU SEE THE MAGIC HAPPENING? So we put in our order of drinks (which btw, I normally do not drink while eating dinner and these cocktails were amazing) and started off with the deviled eggs (I loveeeeeeee DE, and these did not disappoint) and the pork belly sandwich. EVERYONE SHOULD ORDER THE PORK BELLY SANDWICH. It's life-changing. Then we did a heirloom tomato salad (so sweet, so tasty) and the beef tartare (YUMMMM). By the time we finished everything the bell was ringing and it was BURGER TIME. One of the better burgers I have had. Better than 5 Napkins burger that's for sure. Kinda reminded me of a cheesesteak. First time ever no room for dessert. Will have to go back to try other things. Overall fantastic and I have not stopped dreaming about the pork belly. Our waiter was super friendly and offered great suggestions.
(5)Gimena G.
For my birthday, my fiance took me to Atlanta for the weekend. I was very excited to eat at H & F given all of the great press they have gotten. I wish I would have never set foot near this horrible place. If it were not for another fantastic restaurant on Krog, my birthday would have been ruined. The story... We showed up Friday night at around 8 pm. We knew we were going to have to wait, so when we were told 2 and a half hours, we were not surprised. The host, invited us to go have drinks at the bar. We turned the corner and there must have been about 75 people crammed in the small space. We thought we could just grab a drink and glance at the menu at Restaurant Eugene. Well after sitting at Restaurant Eugene for about 25 minutes without drinks, we decided to head across the street for beers. 45 minutes later, a full hour and 15 minutes before our table was to be ready, we returned to H&F. We were informed that we had been taken off the waiting list since we had left. When we asked the host why he hadn't told us the policy, he stated that we were not present. WE WERE PRESENT WHEN WE GOT ON THE LIST. Yet he kept telling us it was policy that if we left we were taken off the list. I would have been just fine, had he told us that we couldn't leave, but we were never made aware of the policy. I suppose H&F has a following since it is one of a handful of places like it in Atlanta, however, restaurants like this are dime a dozen in Chicago or New York, and those have much better service.
(1)Angela M.
Yes, Lauren S, that is a 5-star burger! When the food at Vita was nothing to write home about, and it got too hot, even inside with the air conditioning, we headed down the street to H&F. As we drove past on our way into the deck, I was quite taken by the decor of this semi-hidden gem - dark and clean with steel and black, and of course, all the meat hanging in the windows/walls. We headed straight for the bar area, since we were here for the famous burger. We sipped some delicious cocktails as Lauren told us all about why this burger is so amazing and all the ritual of burger time. While waiting Tulie enjoyed the pate - great texture and flavor, but ask for more toast points - and Katie had the deviled eggs, which looked delicious. I was impressed by the pricing - this is all quality stuff that some in Atlanta would be willing to pay a premium for, but they don't have to. Finally, after several minutes of sitting anxiously with the ridiculously aromatic small of cooking meat wafting through the area, the burgers arrived. Lauren was kind enough to share, because I was quite full, so I only had two bites, but those were two D@MN good bites! The juicy flavor of burger and cheese and onions and home-made mustard was a 10-star combination! Especially that mustard. Seriously, I almost walked out with the mustard cup in my purse - it's got great texture - not runny, but not really grainy - and amazingly fresh tartness. I can't wait to bring my husband here. I know I'll get the burger, but the other food on the menu sounded delicious as well, so we might have to warm up with some small plates before burger time. Then again, it's one good burger, so maybe we'll just watch the rest of the restaurant eat the other food and save our stomachs for the real thing.
(5)Miriam W.
Even the overly cacophonous Buckhead ladies celebrating next to us at the communal table couldn't diminish my love for Holeman & Finch. We began with cocktails which were just the sort of refreshment this evening called for! Jumping right in, we ordered the pimento cheese, griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms, deviled eggs three ways and the house cured plate. The pimento cheese was so tasty it made me sad to think I lived more than 25 years without knowing of this Southern delicacy. I made up for lost time at Holeman & Finch by gobbling up the blend of cheese, mayo and sweet peppers on crispy crackers. It was difficult to stop. But I had to save room for the house cured plate which arrived with meat, meat and more meat! Charcuterie lovers, take note! The griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms came atop Anson Mills polenta. The maitakes were rich and meaty; the polenta served to balance them with its creaminess and a bit of aged Parmesan took this dish to another level. As for the deviled eggs three way - now why didn't I think of adding bacon to deviled eggs?! There's so much on the menu I didn't get to try (including a Coca Cola and Fernet Branca ice cream float!), but you can be sure I'll be clamoring to return to Holeman & Finch on my next visit to Atlanta to cample more widely!
(5)Zewditu D.
I went on the day they were offering their burgers all night long. Had to take advantage of that. It was madness!!!! Had to just wait and wait around at the bar since I went by myself. Had great conversation with other diners while I waited though- so that was wonderful. Finally got the famous burger. Not impressed at all. Tasted like any other burger. And I hated the ketchup that they had- keep it simple people. Another diner let me try out the bone marrow they ordered. My first time- it was actually quite nice. Overall, I don't think it's worth the hassle (wait and parking) or the money.
(3)Sarah E.
I always intended to come back to H&F sometime in order to try the famous burger. However, I tend to eat dinner SUPER early like an old lady (yup, I'm all ready to move to Florida and hit the Early Bird Specials). Also, I live in Lower Chattanooga and it's hard for me to come out to a place where I'm not even going to be served my food until 10 pm and then I'll still have to drive almost an hour to get home. So anyway, I never really got around to trying the burger until one night at the Cobb Happy Hour UYE, Jang suggested we have an H&F burger night. So last Monday night, I met the Cobb Yelpers a little after 9 pm and we put in our orders for beefy goodness. I think it's a little easier to get the burger now that some of the hype has died down, as long as you show up early enough. Service was great with the possible exception or the weirdo host. When I walked in, he just kind of stared at me blankly. Finally, I greeted him and said I was meeting people. He said there were some in the dining room and some at the bar. Thank you, Captain Obvious! Anyway, I found my food buddies with no real issues so no harm, no foul. The bartender and server were both super nice. Bartender looked really into what he was doing - when he made the drinks, he had this majorly intense facial expression. It was like he was some kind of mad scientist of alcohol. He was also more than happy to make me a mocktail that turned out pretty spiffy, although I felt the need to tell everyone around me that it was only juice. We pre-ordered our burgers with no problems. While we were waiting, we got to play zombie and try some braaaaaaaiiiiiiins. Specifically, a couple of people in my party ordered veal brains. I tried really hard to find out whether it's safe for pregnant women to eat brains by searching on Google Mobile, but all I found were articles about what foods to eat in order to help your baby's brain develop. Finally, I decided that since the brains were cooked all the way through, it would be okay to try a little bit. They tasted way more normal than I expected them to. They were flavorful, and a little crispy on the outside and sort of flaky like fish only also mushy on the inside. The awesomest part was that they were served with these little toast points. Eating brains on toast is majorly badass. When we finally got our burgers, they were worth the wait. They were on the small side with double patties, resting atop a small portion of fries. They were served with mustard and housemade ketchup. I didn't like the ketchup on its own or with the fries, but it did go well with the burger. Even though the meat patties were cooked to about medium well, they still managed to be ultra juicy. Om nom nom. The meat and cheese were bursting with flavor without being parchingly salty. The bun was awesome (as I'd expect since I've had HF buns at Yeah! Burger). At first, I didn't think I cared for the fries but once some of the grease from the burger dripped onto them I was a fan for life. I've heard from other reviewers that the Holeman and Finch burger has gone downhill since they originally started serving it. I wasn't there to try it back then, so I can't be sure. But this burger was definitely worth staying hungry until 10 pm and coming into work on Tuesday morning dead tired. Just sayin'.
(5)Huazzy K.
Best meal I've had in Atlanta and one of the best ever in general. Note* I am originally from the Northeast (NY/NJ/Phila), so I can be the snob of all snobs when it comes to food. But Holeman was just an amazing eating experience. From the mixed drinks (mixologist) who yammered on and on about the custom drink he made me (shows he's passionate), to the food presentation in general. Just top notch. Things I liked: - Whenever a dish was brought the staff would be sure to mention what it was and what was in it. I thought this was great b/c it reflected a sense of pride/knowledge on their behalf. - Chicken Liver Pate? Sounds gross right? But that junks haunts my dream. So fatty and rich and good. Damn. - Price. Our baller lawyer friend subsidized part of the bill, but we basically ate everything on the menu and dropped less than $40 each. I'm talking at least 8 different plates. Tips - Don't buy into the hype of the burger. Yes it was good, but it tasted like a glorified McDonalds cheeseburger. Delicious yes, but go to Bocado if you want a good burger. - Get a drink. They're way overpriced and you won't taste/notice 1/2 the ingredients they put in there but they're just "good". - Prepare to wait. This place is busy. This place is #1 in my Atlanta Power Rankings. Go Holeman!
(5)Roberto C.
What a great find! We had dinner and drinks at H&F and were NOT disappointed. The food is probably more four stars than 5, but the ambiance, the vibe, and the creativity of the concept deserve 5 stars. In not many places you can have lamb heart served like a tuna steak, soft, delicate and tasty. Or very good clams. Or a state-of-the-art double cheeseburger (only 24 each night). Creative cocktails and good selection of craft beers complete the offering. If in Atlanta, I am pretty sure I would go back again!
(5)steven c.
I ended up at Holeman & Finch Thursday night with my most regular restaurant partner. We arrived at 9:15 and were seated in the middle of the communal table. With moderate anxiety we tried to order two of the burgers, and we were told that we were "in play." This made the ordering process difficult, and as we stumbled over a few questions about things we'd never tasted like rabbit livers our seasoned, but rough around the edges waiter took our menus. "I've got you," he said. I like to ask waiters for recommendations, but to have zero input was new for me. First came a tongue salad, which was great. Next an assortment of deviled eggs, another success. I probably wouldn't have chosen either of these items, but as we waited to see if we were going to get burgers it certainly added to our experience. At 10 p.m. one man started yelling "Burger," as his female counter party yelled "time." It was a little corny, but fun. We didn't get burgers on the first wave, and got nervous as our neighbors started to ask for them, and were simply told no. Eventually we got our burger. Best burger ever, I'm going to go with yes. It was better than FLIP, and I don't really think I've been paying that much attention prior to that. Now the benchmark is set. Worth checking out ...
(5)Taylor H.
Every minute of my experience at Holman & Finch was amazing! We did not have a reservation and unfortunately there was a 45 minute wait (on a monday!). So, we sat at the bar instead and that turned out to be an amazing experience. The bartender was a classic "mixologist" who really took time, effort, and intensity with each drink. We then indulged on a smorgasbord of small plates, including: Fried Green Tomatoes, Pancetta Carbonara, Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole, and Duck Buns. Solid experience. Each dish was prepared with such care and delivered HOT! I will definitely go back and would recommend this to anyone who loves the gastropub concept mixed with creative drinks.
(5)Mike P.
As one of true gastropubs in Atlanta, I have to say that H&F is one of my favorite places to go for a drink and food while waiting on the cheeseburgers to arrive at 10:00pm. The small plates are terrific, and the burger was as good as I've had in Atlanta. Not the best, I've ever eaten, but I appreciate the attention to detail and the focus on sourcing local goods. Gotta love Chef Linton's approach and with the Peachtree Farmers' Market, he's definitely one of the culinary leaders in Atlanta. Hopefully, he'll keep introducing fresh ideas and concepts to the food scene here, and in the meantime, I'll be sure to return to H&F soon for another round!
(4)Marisa F.
H&F is a true gem, but it pays to have the 411 on this place ahead of time since there's a few tricks. I had my 'birthday party' here though and it was a smashing success! It's a bit tricky to find since the storefront just has a simple h&m sign to identify it. It's a few doors down from Imperial Fez. We valeted and I didn't see any evident self-parking. They start serving food at 5:00pm, and we arrived at 6:00pm on Tuesday with 7 people. At this hour, the place was still empty and we were able to get half of the huge public house style table. H&F is all self-seating, first-come first-serve, and the dining area is super tiny. Mostly tables for two, and a few booths. The cocktail list is indeed unique, and created by a master mixologist. That either impresses you or it doesn't. If you don't do cocktails, they have a nice wine list with some surprises. The menu is basically all small plates, and our group elected an official to just order about 10 things to share. So, I've tried most of the menu, but instead of listing them out I'll just say that I loved everything and the steak tartare was my top fav. Before I went, I was worried that my friends would not all be able to find something to eat on this appearingly challenging menu. It turns out to be much more friendly that I guessed to both the foodie and the 'fraidie. Everyone was pleased. Since we ate at 6pm, we did not get to try the burgers. Those famous little devils are only available at 10pm. (You're either there, or you're not!) We opted to get dessert elsewhere, since by 7:30 the restaurant is in full swing packed with people and bustle. The crowd can get pretty trendy, but the servers never made us feel out of place. So, I love this place. Which is quite a shock considering how comfortably nestled in Buckhead it is, but what can i say!
(4)D L.
This place is not a dirty nasty pub. Looking for a dirty nasty establishment will cause you to drive by this place several times. Went for dinner. Ordered: - griddled garlic sausage - will order again - fish 'n shrimps - Carolina shrimp bowl - deviled eggs - will order again - farm egg and pancetta carbonara - sauteed blue oyster mushrooms - will order again - a set of three different kinds of sausage... We were too early and too late for the special hamburger that is served at 10pm. I will go again. AND, next time, I will order alcohol. This is food that needs to be consumed with alcohol!!!
(4)Rook N.
Best fucking burger I've ever had in my Ossim life!
(5)Alison B.
Woo Hoo! Finally got to try the burger last night at an impromptu UYE (unofficial yelp event for those not familiar with the acronym...as I wasn't until yesterday!). About 10 of us were there after an afternoon at Cypress Pint and Plate and what a great way to end the evening. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming to a new yelper, I couldn't be more delighted so thank you!! Back to the burger as it was the star of the show.. truly FANTASTIC! So juicy, so flavorful, so decadent...even the brioche bun was meltingly rich... I am in love.
(5)Art Q.
Interesting menu, but I was there for one thing and one thing only: the "best" burger in Atlanta. It didn't disappoint. What it lacked in extras, it more than made up for in taste. The mustard in particular is unique and an essential part of what makes this meal specials. Basically, there's a reason that you need a reservation for one of these on Saturday nights, and if I lived in Atlanta, I'd tell you they were awful so there'd be more for me. I'm definitely not the most carnivorous guy out there, but this burger is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Period. While you wait (they don't serve these guys until 10 pm on Saturdays), they have a great selection of cocktails, good bartenders and a great atmosphere.
(5)Tamy N.
a friend and i went here last night for his birthday. the host quoted us a 10-15 minute wait for a table in their tiny dining area. so we decided to go over to the bar and order some cocktails to kick off the birthday celebrations. it was impressively busy for a monday night and we appreciated the bartender/mixologist coming around the bar to get our drink order instead of us crouching over other patrons enjoying their meal. we ordered holland tunnel (a little strong) and brown derby (sweet but good for the ladies). of course the birthday boy ordered the 10pm burger and lucky for him it was available. i have been here a couple of times before and every time i have gotten the burger, it has always been cooked perfectly. but last night the chef was very heavy handed with with the salt. in addition to the burger we had: -steak tartare (my favorite dish here but the birthday boy thought it was too raw lol); -squash casserole - surprisingly this was super delicious (his favorite) -shrimp roll - this reminded me of a smaller version of a lobster roll
(4)Karen K.
Yummy yummy little tapas type food. Went with some good colleagues and family-styled the little dishes. The tapas are fun twists on "traditional" American food items. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun-hip place to go in the Buckhead area.
(4)Damon T.
The only reason im giving this place 4 instead of 5 stars is because I think the price should indicate 3 dollar signs....$$$. Its more of a tapas place which increases what you will spend here, but other than that, this place is great! This is the place to go if you want to try something unique and cooked in a world class manner. And yes, the burger is magnificent!
(4)Jerry C.
Ann Burrell, GQ, Esquire, Yelp all tell us to come here. So we finally do what we are told, led like sheep, to a really good experience. Articulate yelpers have plowed this ground well. So I have nothing to add except to agree that the burger rocks, the servers are fun and efficient; there is a good vibe, an interesting crowd and a great cocktail list (although we can't recommend the Southern Cola). Good spicy Bloody Mary! Try the bacon caramel corn!
(4)sherrie n.
This place is really hard to find, the signage is minimal, and it's within a building. Luckily there's garage parking. But wow this place has an impressive look to it with huge glass walls, a very intimate setting, dimly lit, and just beautiful modern decor. what has me confused - amazing food, great ambiance, high-end service, and all for a reasonable price? yes, embrace it! Its so hard to find a place of this quality nowadays. they are known for their burgers, and the waitress specifically came to our table telling us this crucial piece of information and asking if we wanted one of the last two available for the night. my colleague jumped on it and was not let down. to start we ordered the chicken liver pate which was phenomenal - kinda salty a bit sweet, deliciously smooth. we also got the pretzel which was soft, fluffy, and just comfy. i have to say the deviled eggs really are amazing, and i'm sad we only got one order because i couldn't try every kind. everyone devoured these with closed eyes and smiles. we got a side of the butter beans which i've never had but are similar to lima beans. they were ok. for my main course, i got the poached egg dish with no bacon on johnnycakes. they were kinda sweet and i ordered the eggplant side, which was well sauteed and had great taste. Since we were in atlanta, i had to taste the awesome sweet tea, and to my delight it had the perfect amount of sweetness. for dessert, we got the fried peach pie with vanilla ice cream, and trust me, this is a dessert that's absolutely decadent and truly defining of how you consume georgia peaches. crunchy, flaky crust like an empanada, warm and soft peaches which played perfectly with the ice cream. i couldn't help myself and also tried the brown sugar cake with blueberries. amazing. surprised? don't be. i will definitely be back one day! wow i'm hungry again.
(5)Uncle F.
Just a tad pricey, but for good food, you'll pay extra. We showed up at opening on Sunday, and JUST got seats. If you want to get in, come early. Two of the three of us had The Burger, which is the big attraction. BE WARNED: this is not a crazy, over the top burger, so don't come expecting that. It's a very basic burger, but a very well executed burger. The meat was quite flavorful, and with a nice texture. The bun, while a white-bread bun, had a little more density than a normal one, and actually had some flavour to it. The pickles were bread & butter instead of dill, which was enjoyable. Red onoin instead of white, to my happiness. Solid, tasty, very good. I followed with the bacon & caramel popcorn. There re bits of bacon in it, but even if you just take a bite of the popcorn itself, you get a smoky, bacon-y flavour in the caramel coating. VERY enjoyable. Also very enjoyable: the staff. We sat at the bar, and were treated to the awesome Evan, or Darth E, as he was listed on the bill. Very friendly, very fun. All-around awesomeness from him. I will definitely be back, but it will not be my regular Atlanta hangout- partly because it's not the part of town I'm normally in, and partly because I'm cheap. :)
(4)Perry ..
This is probably my favorite spot in ATL and a place where I bring almost anyone visiting from out of town. If you are an "in the box" type, don't bother, you won't truly appreciate what this place offers. After nearly a dozen visits, I am never disappointed. I believe the best experience comes from sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders perform their craft. They will be happy to answer any questions and swap stories with you when they are slow (Those times are mostly gone). Evan makes the best Sazerac in ATL. The menu offers some real treats. Nearly everything is made in-house or brought in locally, and the burger is perfect. I love that these guys have the cojones to try dishes that 99% of places would never dream of offering. (I've had calf brains, split chicken heads, and bone marrow). They also just opened a bottle shop that I look forward to visiting soon.
(5)Talib K.
The cage of cured meat hangin' up front is either gonna make you go mmmmm or ewww! But the real strength of this place is the mixing skills of the bartenders, and according to my fellow yelpers, the 'not-on-the-menu' burgers. Nice ambiance and a great in 'da cut location on Peachtree. Good spot for a late night fix. Easily accessible, free parking, open late, and good service. Nice place. p.s. thanks 'Gastro'
(4)Cooper G.
Here it is: Yes - The burger is delcious. Like a gourmet fast food burger. Yes - The drinks are amazing. I know why they are called mixologists instead of bartenders. Yes - It is a fun, cozy bar atmosphere. Yes - YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO
(5)Clint M.
What a cool experience. Got there around 8:30 for the 10:00 burger. It lived up to the hype. Also, the pimento cheese was a great appetizer. Definitely an experience worth doing again!
(5)Vania H.
the wait is probably the worst part of holeman + finch. everything else is delicious and innovative - the plates are small, but perfect for sharing with friends. i've been here a few times, and all i can say is that the best thing i had was probably the carbonara, the crunchy gentleman, and the sticky toffee pudding. everything else we had was excellent as well - but these definitely stood out. i still haven't had a chance to go try their burgers, but it's on my list :) the atmosphere is pretty unique itself (along with the food) - it's a little pricey for tapas-style plates, but totally worth it for the experience!
(4)Kim H.
I was unsure whether the burger would live up to the hype. Bottom line - it did. That was a damn fine burger. So simple, but you can taste that all the ingredients are house made. I am not a fan of the 10pm nonsense. I wouldn't play that game. So I went during brunch on Sunday, so no fighting for 24 burgers. Tip: You can't have a beer with your burger until 12:30pm during brunch.
(4)Shaunda H.
This place is GREAT! My husband and I went here for our date night. The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent. The burger was amazing! This is a MOST go!
(5)Brian U.
Arriving at midnight on a Thursday night, it was very crowded and noisy. So loud that some noises made me jump which means it was louder than the blues bar, Blind Willies, that we just came from. I wish there was a Holeman and Finch "Private" House that is more peaceful. They also don't take reservations. Although they had wines by the glass, we went solely with specialty cocktails. This is a "pub" after all. There were two gin-based menu drinks. The Holly Go Lightly which wasn't very good with an astringent mouth feel and the Whichside which was clean and balanced. I followed that with a Brother Israel that used the new Bulleitt rye whiskey which was another good drink. To eat, we started the first round of three dishes with the chicken liver paté. The paté itself was the best part of the dish. The apple cider jelly on top of the paté helped a little, but I'd never miss it if it were gone. The pickled green tomato that comes with the paté was overpoweringly strong and over pickled. It should be like at Palate in Glendale, CA where the tomato still has some crunch. The deviled eggs came three ways. The sriracha version was not too hot (it's common to overuse this Los Angeles hot sauce) and the favorite of my girlfriend. The duck ham was my favorite of the three. The chow chow was both of our least favorite. Sometimes traditional local dishes can be good, but this Atlanta fascination with chow chow needs to go. I see where the chef is coming from by replacing a pickle relish with an onion-pepper relish. But, I've never been a fan of pickle relish in deviled eggs. Even though the eggs were quite good, it doesn't beat the cured salmon egg by Mark Peel who was on "Top Chef Masters". We're in Buckhead, but where's the Buckhead Beef? Where are all the cows? There aren't cows at Holeman and Finch, but they have plenty of other animal parts. And that's a good thing because the lamb fries were tasty. Lamb fries, which are deep fried and breaded testicles, are soft like sweetbreads but less pungent. They came with an orange frisee salad and vanilla-whiskey syrup which were more like garnish. I wish I had tried more animal parts like the veal brains. We ordered another three dishes for the second round. The BBQ pork buns are overrated. With a scant amount of meat wedged into a popover bun, it's smaller than a slider. For me, it's about a bite and a half. The pork was a bit dry and tough, too. The oyster mushroom dish was dry. The final dish of the pork crepinette was stiff along with BBQ beans that were hard. If we had the second round first, we probably would have left and not ordered more food. One final note: The fight over their 24 burgers at 10pm is silly. Isn't this mentality why American's are disliked by other countries? Here is a restaurant with the resources to make as many gourmet burgers as demanded by plenty of patrons with plenty of money, but they artificially constrict the supply so the customers have to fight over the food. Tell that to someone fighting to get potable water in a third world country. This is just silliness. Okay, I get that the kitchen might not want to prepare for burgers all day and night. So do what Grace in Los Angeles did. Have a burger night. They also had a doughnut night, too.
(3)Blissful G.
The first thing you see when you walk in the gastropub is the kitchen, which I loved. Chef Linton Hopkins was working away with his seemingly permanent smile. The cooks looked relaxed and happy--always a good sign. The entrance is flanked with a see-through wine cellar and a glass meat locker filled with a massive assortment of the in-house cured meats. You have two options for seating. There is a "speakeasy" with tables to the left or the bar to the right. We chose the bar because we could interact with the barkeeps while eating. We sat in front of Andy Minchow, a partner in the establishment and spied Greg Best, who is also a partner working his tail off as usual. I really dug the music selection the entire night (Tricky, The Cure, The Gorillaz, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead, War, etc.). It was like a greatest hits from my ipod so I instantly felt at home. The purse hooks under the bar were a great touch and so thoughtful. Call me crazy, but I hate putting my purses on the floor. Looking around, it was a definite mix of people including one too many former cheerleaders sucking down the Chardonnay instead of the fantastic cocktails. But, hey, they seemed like they were having a good time so who am I to judge? Having organized an alternate form of transportation, Moon and I proceeded to work our way through most of the cocktail menu and also had Andy make us some drinks off the menu. The drinks were so good--dangerous even. Verdict: This is the kind of place Atlanta needs. The cocktails, staff and atmosphere were just fabulous. The food, while good and made from well-sourced ingredients, didn't wow me but it worked given the setting. Anyone would feel comfortable here and I can definitely see this place becoming a regular spot on our rotation. When we asked Greg how business had been, he said, "It has been so much fun that we don't want to leave at the end of night." We felt the same way.
(5)Jahret S.
Another one of my favorite craft cocktail bars in the world. Very knowledgeable bartenders. I have yet to have a cocktail I did not like there. My only complaint is that it can get a bit too crowded for me, but the bartenders do a great job in still crafting the drinks in a timely manner.
(4)Ellen D.
Everything about it was amazing. Small place but great food and service!! Different wine list, in a good way. Lots of good reds I hadn't seen anywhere else.
(5)Peter Y.
Haven't been back in a while and finally got a chance last night. Had the sweetbreads and lamb livers. Both were pan fried to perfection. I was even lucky enough to get a burger. Still a great place for a brew and some offal.
(4)Lydia E.
Chicken pate was tasty and served on lightly toasted bread. But I'm a fan of pate on french bread, but nonetheless tasted good. My date got a southern cola, which was a drink served with a lime ice cube and whisky I believe? As the ice cube melted, the flavor of the drink would change. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I got a veronica gold; it was mixed very well and went down very smooth. Awesome, awesome customer service. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The place is kinda small; they need to expand it to accomodate all the people! Next time, I gotta try the burgers :D
(4)Janice C.
Holeman & Finch is my No. 1 favorite place in Atlanta. When I had a crappy day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I had a great day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have something to celebrate...I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have friends in town... We go to Holeman & Finch. The main reason I keep coming back is that this is the kinda place where you can get a great drink, eat amazing food, and hang out with a wonderful staff . For the adventurous type, this is THE place where you can get items like sweetbreads, bone marrow, beef hearts, and rabbit livers. As for the drinks... where do I start. They never cease to amaze me. Depending on my mood, I usually let the bartender know what I'm in the mood for and let their creative side run wild. Almost every drink is delicious. And the reason I use the word "almost" is because there may or may not have been a time or two where I might have had a little too much to drink, so I don't recall whether I liked it or not. Last but not least, please don't come here and complain about how you couldn't get a reservation or how they don't serve your usual Vodka Cranberry. It's a Public House!!! And they only use fresh ingredients... so ask yourself, are cranberries in season? If not, then don't expect them to have it. And frankly, you're killing the buzz of everyone around you who is having a great time.
(5)Leeanna L.
Holeman and Finch did not disappoint. The food and service were above average and delightful. The oft-changing menu is varied and offerings range from standard enough fare like Fish and Chips to more adventurous items like Seared Veal Brains. Given the popularity of this restaurant and the lack of a reservation system, I was very surprised when we showed up on a Friday night's whim around 7 pm and were seated with no wait. Tables filled up quickly shortly thereafter. HAND CHOPPED STEAK TARTARE ($12) Topped with gossamer shoe strings fries, these came perfectly seasoned with huge flavor. I'm a fan of Shaun's steak tartare and these might actually be better. GRATIN OF MARROW ($9) This is one serious bone, dissected perfectly lengthwise. It was rich and delicious served with small slices of toast and parsley salad. My dog is still enjoying the bone. SEARED VEAL HEARTBREADS ($14) I thought these were just a different name for sweetbreads but was informed that it's actually a different gland. It had a stronger flavor than your standard sweetbreads but was still pretty good. These were beautifully caramelized over roasted turnips. We rounded out the meal with several selections from the Farm section-- Local Nero Radishes ($8), Creamed Serenbe Melon Salad ($8), and Creamed Butterbeans with Tasso Ham ($7). All were good, nothing spectacular. Although the radishes will put some hair on your chest. Ouch, outrageously peppery. Desserts--don't do it. We got the Fried Georgia Peach Pie ($7) and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich ($7). They were average and portions were too big in comparison to the rest of the menu. Not worth it. Spend your gut space and wallet on the main menu. Overall service was good and appropriate to the restaurant. Our waiter took our entire order up front with promises to time/pair the dishes. He delivered, unlike a similar but disappointing experience at Abattoir. Holeman and Finch, I love you.
(4)Philip K.
I originally came for the famous burger (which does not disappoint), but quickly became a fan of everything else on the menu as well. Food is awesome and servers are great, but don't expect to get a table if you come with a large party. Seating is limited and more geared towards small (under 4) parties.
(5)zee t.
Finally made it to F&H last nite. My niece accompanied me to experience her first Pub style dining experience. I knew the area that I was looking for, however, the Pub was not obvious from the street. We got there around 8:30pm and the host advised us to go to the bar area (full bar) and we can order the burgers from there. When we got to the bar area we had to wait a while for a seat as there were many people waiting to be seated in the dining room and some waiting to sit in the bar area. Luckily we found a bar seat that was close to kitchen and found watching the chefs to be quit entertaining. We started with the Deviled Eggs which was only $3 for 3, each a different flavor.. I tasted the Eggs - was good (but I am not a huge deviled eggs fan) My niece had the 3 slice of bread w/ cheese that was around 9:15pm The waitress told us that the Burgers are done at 10pm so we sat around talked, watched the chefs and waited with excitement. I explained to my niece the concept and the big fuss about these burgers and since I've tried Grindhouse burgers it was now time FOR THE TEST. 10pm.. the burgers are on the grilled, topped with onions, then cheese! They come out in 2 rounds... the first round, not us, but we were surprised when we noticed, some people at the bar that was there when we arrived that got the first round, which means they've been there for a while for the Burgers. 2nd round.. we were the first to get our burgers. Double pates- nothing on the burgers.. w/ a side of Fries and 2 dipping sauces. THE LOOK - mouth watering THE TASTE - Juicy, I can taste the salt on the burger. I did not need to add anything else to the burger. My niece did not eat all of her burger but I think it was because she had so much to eat prior to eating her burger. AMBIANCE - Like many other reviews, really modern, small, may be a bit tight but fits the "Pub concept" Casual and the waitresses moved fast and makes everything work. THE VERDICT -It was tasty and lived up to my expectations...especially after reading all the reviews. The Burger cost $10 bucks and that is not a bad price. Will I go back and wait as long as I did just for the burger, MAYBE NOT, unless I want the experience and interested in trying all the other items on the menu, but if I do that, by the time the burger comes out, I will have no room left to devour the burger :) IMPORTANT- If and when you go, the first thing you do is ORDER YOUR BURGER, again ORDER YOUR BURGER.. they make only 24 burgers! RECOMMENDED - hell yea!
(4)Brian P.
Really enjoy this place... I went here with a friend and asked the waiter to recommend some items for us. I had a really great wine here, a nice cab sauv mix--very juicy front end with a good deal of unravelling complexity. My friend had a delicious stout. I really enjoyed having some of those fun hot dogs--the absolute best part is the toasty bun... It wasn't my kind of new york dirty water boiled hot dog, but for that matter, I believe these hot dogs to have a nice smooth consistency and tasty fattiness. The kale with lamb tessa was delicious; we ordered two. The mushrooms on grits was absolutely my favorite, because it was smoky, creamy, slightly crunchy--a very textural experience. I had a crawfish pie and tried some steak tartare with shoestring fries on top. The crawfish pie was fun, wouldn't call it completely new orleans, but certainly the flavors kind of approach that feeling. By the way, get the steak tartare, it's delicious in a ceviche meets red meat kind of way. i didn't believe that steak could be quite so refreshing. fried pig tail--could have passed on it. it was more of a fatty tasting thing than anything else--nothin on that plate felt substantial, but at the same time it came with a confusing amount of fattiness... was not satisfying. This piece of the meal probably put the meal on the really unhealthy side of an already luxurious, sumptuous meal... Should have done a salad or something, honestly. Would go back. need to try one of these burgers...
(4)Scott M.
So my 300th review I considered VERY, very heavily which restaurant I was going to choose to focus on.... Then I thought about all the amazing things that I had experienced in this city and settled on one, Holeman & Finch. I discovered this place randomly. Walking down Peachtree looking for a new apartment, I came across H&F Bakery randomly. As I mused what I was going to purchase (which ended up being a very yummy slice of Chocolate cake), the cashier somehow mentioned the "Best Burger in the city" and how it was only available at 10pm....dont sleep on it, they only make 24 of them." The whole concept was just cool. They had the supply/demand thing going on, along with an underground buzz....kudos to the marketing guy. I pined for three days about the damn burger. How soon was I going to go, what did it really taste like, and why the hell had I never heard of it before...i mean, I am a foodie damn it, I should know about things like this... But I didnt. The first time I went to Holeman & Finch, me and my love (at the time), decided that we would experience it on a Friday night. The restaurant was packed at 9:45, and even though we had gotten there early, I was nervous as hell that we werent going to be "on the list". We sat at the bar for a minute, until our table was ready. Once we were seated, we both ordered cocktails that came out the size of my pinky...I couldnt understand why the damn drinks were so damn small. At a few moments after 10p, just like clock work, these burgers began to appear all over the restaurant paired with french fries....and just like that, our burgers landed on our table as well. From the bun, to the meat, to all the fixings....(even the mustard), every ingredient was fresh and most, if not all, stuff made in house. It tasted like heaven. Literally. I have no clue what heaven is going to be like, but I'd imagine, there would be all you can eat Holeman & Finch burgers...(not sure why that thought makes me really, really happy---I think I have a problem...). The burger has a "spec" temperature, so there are really no modifications that you can make (i think they prepare it at Medium), and it so damn delicious. Is it the best burger in Atlanta? Maybe, just maybe...perhaps I'll tell you when I reach 400 reviews...but for right now, I am going to bask in meaningless glory....
(5)Stuart M.
I stopped by late Saturday night with my girlfriend after seeing a movie (open until 1:30am on the weekends) and my taste buds were happy I did! Sure, it's pricey, but the food snob in me had no problem forking over the cash once I got a taste of the food. Deviled eggs, Red Fish, Lamb Two Ways, and something I can recall the name of with two poached eggs, flapjacks (pancakes), and the best piece of bacon I've ever eaten! No seriously. If you go and don't eat something with bacon in it or on it, you've missed out. Oh, and the Fried Peach Pie (which is like a sweet empanada) was delish. Also check out the Mexican Cola, or if you'd prefer the cocktail version -- the Southern Cola. We had the BEST booth in the back corner, perfect for some quiet conversation, and an attentive server who was full of suggestions (when we asked). Make it a point to check it out, but be ready to pay. The only thing I'd change are the portions. I'd like a little bit more. (Of course, I was also very hungry that night.)
(5)Kevin F.
Holeman and Finch's 10pm burger are one of 3 BEST BURGERS in ATL. You MUST get there early (around 9:30pm) in order to order these lovely meat on a bun sandwiches. If you have time (and money) to spend, I highly recommend stopping by here at such time. As far as other (non burger) items on the menu, H&F does an excellent job with even the most outlandish dishes. Unfortunately, portions are very very small and after $100 spent with a group of 3, I was left with my stomach (and wallet) unsatisfied. Burger is definitely the best deal. Its not worth dining here unless you get the burger.
(4)Rob P.
Unlike my fellow Tallahasseean from a few reviews prior I am not a professional writer, and so my talent/skill at food scribing is also humbled, nay, dwarfed, by the talent/skill of the bartenders and cooks here. But then, if someone is paid to do something that you're not you should hope that to be the case, no? All fun aside, Holeman & Finch has become one of my more favorite Atlanta haunts over the past year or so, alongside perennial go-tos Pura Vida, MF Sushi, Canoe and Bacchanalia. Its communal-style pub eating is a great example of a concept long standard in cold weather food cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Montreal finally making its way south. Throw together a strong menu of myriad small plates then force your patrons to sit elbow-to-elbow (for warmth, originally) and you've got a recipe for an experience, one way or another. Luckily at Holeman & Finch, it's a delicious experience. Sure, "burger time" at 10pm is fun, but why fight a crowd for a limited number of cow pies that are always available on the Sunday menu? Instead have your fill of organ meats and other bits, that's what this place is all about. Yes, the burger is good but nothing life-altering. You want razzle-dazzle? Try some lamb heart or liver, or the sweetbreads which are some of the best-prepared I've ever experienced. You thought you liked mom's deviled eggs? How 'bout a couple with guanciale? Woah. If you're coming here for the first time and have done your research, you're clearly a carnivore. Skip the burger and load up on five or six plates of meat and find a neighbor to share with. You'll leave better fed for your efforts and a few friends richer.
(4)Bonnie Y.
One word: BURGASM!!!!!
(5)Adam M.
Of course I had the burger. It was not all that I thought it could be. The burgers are not cooked to order, and there is simply too much salt used in the making. High quality ingredients did save the day, but I wouldn't give the burger much more than 3.5 stars. There are certainly better gourmet burgers. The place, however, was really cool. Everything from the entrance to the bathrooms were some mix of contemporary and medieval. I loved it. Overall, I may be back for drinks and to try some other menu items, but likely no more H&F burgers for me.
(4)Elizabeth H.
Great bar and bartender! I went to Holeman & Finch for drinks the other night, I arrived before my date, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The space is super intimate and small.. .the bartender was super helpful and creative! I wanted a vodka martini, but didn't see any listed on the cocktail list- my bartender suggested a "moscow" something?? It was delicious, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and homemade ginger beer! It was tart and sweet- and left my lips feeling a little numb (kind of stange, but whatever)! My second cocktail was the "clean getaway"- gin, sparkling wine, lemon, and something else... so good! It was served in a tumbler on the rocks, definitely more of a sipping drink! The great thing about Holeman & Finch is that all the juices used are freshly squeezed- as I witnessed while at the bar. This place is more of your neighborhood bar- great for a weekday cocktail!!
(5)Dai T.
Love.this.place . trendy and cozy yet mature minus the smug attitudes. Chef is awesome! Came and personally described his favorites.
(5)Colleen L.
Soo annoyed! Server at the bar spilled veil brains on my friend's new squirrel sweater she was so excited to wear that night. LOL. He comped our 2 drinks but never even acknowledged that he dumped an actual plate of greasy sauce on my friends head. Literally. Then our new server was a good 10 minutes late to the table. The manager came up and asked us what we wanted to drink without even mentioning the fact that we had been waiting there for a while. When our server finally showed up, he too, did not apologize for the delay. Then he started telling corny stories that I was NOT in the mood to listen to. At that point, I just wanted to enjoy a nice dinner with my friend in peace. We wanted to get the fried chicken and he kept insisting not to get it. Then they were of course, out of the chicken and he kept suggesting the pork sliders; we got them, and they were not all that great. The food was decent but the service was terrible! I understand it was busy but the lack of concern was ridiculous! I would have expected better from a place like this.
(2)Jerry M.
One of my favored gastropubs in any city. Was there for the famous burger, which was quite good. Great staff was always looking for ways to make our wait enjoyable, by expediting an extra app or anticipating our requests ahead of time. Had so much fun, went two nights in a row. Gotta get the sweetbreads...
(5)Bill M.
Oh my GOSH - The 10PM burger is amazing. I came for Sunday brunch because this was the only guaranteed way to get the elusive 10pm burger, and the timing worked out perfectly on my drive down from northwest Indiana to Daytona Beach. We arrived early and a number of people showed up between 11-11:30 before they opened. The brunch menu was pretty small, and really didn't give descriptions or details on what the dishes were or included. -1 star for that. We started with some deviled eggs that were really interesting, as each was prepared differently. They were each unique and had their own flavor nuances that I couldn't pinpoint (I would have loved to know what exactly was in them, but again the menu lacked descriptions). The out of this world 10PM burger was on the menu as "Burger". That's it. So unassuming, so simple. Nothing about the burger only being prepared one way. No, you can't have it medium or medium rare. It comes out our way and that's it. We were a little taken back by this, but after seeing this thing on food network (And knowing the details about it) I had to have it. The burgers came out rather quickly and my mouth was practically drooling. We cheered the cheeseburgers and bit in. This is the juiciest, most succulent burger I have ever tasted. The meat (Thanks to the brisket) was so tender, and ever so slightly falling apart. I would never have got onions on this burger but they were cooked so well I didn't even realize they were there. This is burger perfection. The house made pickles and ketchup complimented each other well, and the fries were really, really good. I couldn't pinpoint the flavors in the ketchup, but it was almost like there was some liquid smoke in there. We ordered some bacon caramel corn to munch on which was pretty good. Our server was excellent and I would put this on a list of must eat places. I'd like to check out more of their menu, but I think every time I come here will be for that burger. It's just THAT good.
(5)Sophie H.
Took a friend who was visiting from out of town. H&F did not disappoint! My friend was totally blown away by everything he tasted...I think he was disappointed that he could not order every single item on the menu! H&F is always consistently good - one of our favorite places.
(5)Chef Invisible T.
My first One Breath Review........ Holly F'''''n Pig Ears, Moscow Mules, Succulent Sweetbreads, and Bodacious Burgers: I'm in love. 4.678 stars rounded down because I'm jealous. Chef Invisible--Out
(4)Ben D.
Some of the time, restaurants like these fail to live up to the hype. We sensationalize them and they get too busy to take proper care of their customers. This place is fantastic. Can't miss: Hotdog (best ever), lamb sausage, green bean salad, beet salad, rabbit livers.
(5)B W.
The nasty bits. No one does it better than H&F. If your a trendy hipster punk go for the scarcity limited availability burger, but if you appreciate food go for the rabbit livers, sweet breads, pork rinds, cured meats, head cheese and strong cocktails. Of course everything is presented with a tongue in cheek name (pun intended), for example "Gentalmans Relish", but damn it tastes goooooood! Thank god for something other than fried food in the ATL. Now the important part, the beer is limited but of good quality however the cocktails are truly special even though they are presented with an attitude. If you don't make the effort to try H&F, then your a pussy. On to the details of what we sampled: Pork rinds: Light, salty and crunchy. Pairs well with beer or a number of the available cocktails. Bread box: Incredibly fresh and tasty with very large portions. 3 meats: coppa, brescella, and smoked duck ham. All three were excellent and presented with bread. Veal sweetbreads: great flavor and texture. Our first opportunity to sample sweetbreads and it was well worth the wait. Rabbit livers: Absolutely rocks!!! The carrots look like pasta, but are perfectly paired with the rabbit livers. Great presentation with just the right amount of gamey liver flavor, but not overpowering like beef liver. A must try! Pork skin ramen: An Asian take on the standard French onion soup with a great gingery, salty broth without the normal fish sauce broth based broth. The slice of sweet toasted bread presented in the broth was a nice complement to the salty broth. Poached farm egg & griddle bacon: Our last entree and a perfect complement all the previously sampled nasty bits. Everything had great flavor, but the pancakes and bacon truly stood out. Fried apple pie & vanilla ice cream: In my opinion this was the weakest item that we sampled. The apple pie filling was full of spices without too much sugar that allowed the fresh apple flavor to stand out. However, the crust was disappointing in flavor and didn't have sufficient flakiness (particularly for a fried pie). Although we were somewhat disappointed with this dessert it certainly wasn't enough to dampen our overall enthusiasm for the entire meal.
(5)Mike Y.
I've been here for both dinner, drinks, and brunch so I've pretty tried most of the items on the menu. I know that people go crazy over their burger, but I was a bit underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong though. It was a decent burger. It had a good beefy flavor and it was cooked just right. I thought the bun was a bit dense though. I think this is a case of over hyping. The sweetbreads, brains, and other small offerings were spot on though. The dishes are on the small side, but since everything is so rich I doubt a normal person can down multiple portions without having a heart attack. The vibe is pretty boisterous even for Sunday brunch. The wait was about 40 minutes for a party of 2. The coffee they served was excellent. Some of the best I've had around town. It took forever, but they were slammed and I'm positive I saw a french press back there. I really like H&F for all it is...and it's definitely a place to bring visitors. 1/365
(4)Melonie T.
Dear God that was good. I don't like to jump on the foodie band wagons, but my Friday evening dinner here was spectacular. We got to H&F at around 8:45- I had thought we wouldn't be here late enough to enjoy the burgers, but thanks to the rain and delayed planes, it ended up not being a problem. To tide ourselves over we enjoyed: Deviled eggs- these were interesting. Not traditional, every egg tasted different; bacon, dill, and I can't remember the rest. Mussels- yum! They were simmered in a creamy broth with spices and fresh herbs. Steak with parsnips- another hit! The steak was pretty rare which is a plus in my book, and it paired wonderfully with the creamed parsnips. Pork shoulder- good lord this was heavenly. I loved the tart sweetness of the glaze. And finally...the burger. I split one with the hubby since we had already gorged ourselves. It melted in my mouth. Perfection on a bun. I do have to add a note: I would not describe the burger as a "burger". Its more like a great, creamy steak, ground and placed on buttery bread. If you like hearty, greasy steak this isn't going to satisfy your late night craving.
(5)Nichole K.
First time and will go back again. A girlfriend of mine and I went on a last minute thing to try their famous burger. We first started out with some cocktails. Order the shrimp spring rolls? I forget the exact name, but it was delicious. Full of flavor and the shrimp tasted fresh. We moved onto wine and cheese. We did the 3 different cheeses for $10 all were great. They charged for more bread which ehhhhh. Ok I get it, but they only brought out 4 pieces to begin with. But it was served with honey and jam. Huge plus. Then 10:10 rolled around. Our server already put in our burger which was thoughtful, but didn't not as us our cook temp. A few minutes later out 8oz burger came out of the kitchen. Served on a bun with 2 4oz patties, cheese, and condiments on the side. For a plane nothing special burger it was delicious. Fries were so-so, but my friend loved 'em. Worth splitting between two people so you can enjoy other things on the menu. Atmosphere was great. Bathrooms were awesome, very industrial. Service wasn't bad, but they could of acted like they wanted to be there. I hate the two people tables, they are just too small especially when you plan to cocktail for awhile. We had to put out drinks on the window ledge, no biggie, just cramped. Overall, good experience.
(4)Paul N.
This is a place located in the middle of Atlanta. I heard that this place has a reputation of being a chef's restaurant. The location is open late, and it is a very intimate place. I found the place very crowded and hard to maneuver around. Additionally, a lot of the food is over priced and quite unhealthy for the heart. I had the pleasure of eating at this place multiple times, and I must say that the experiences were not consistent. The Pork Buns was too sweet for me. Most importantly, very greasy and fattening. The flavors were not mixed well together because it contained too sweet and too salty. Additionally, the greased buns did not help it go down the throat easily. The Bread Company Soft Pretzel was your typical pretzel, but over drenched with salt and grease. After consuming the pretzel, it left me wanting coke to wash down the salt and great out of my mouth and tongue. Cornmeal Fried Oysters were terrible idea because I should have known that if the restaurant is going to grease and fatten everything the place serves, the restaurant will take a full advantage with a fried food. Farm Egg and Carbonara pasta was actually filling for a small dish, and it was very good. The carbonara sauce contained a lot of cheese and butter, and it was very easy to spot the sauce's rich flavor and fat after the first bite. Bacon Caramel Apple was too sweet and greasy for me. It's more unhealthy than the movie theater popcorn. Instead of the butter the theater popcorn uses, this popcorn is covered with bacon fat. The Daily Raw Oysters were ok. It's not the most fresh tasting oysters, I was able to spot the taste and the smell of "sea." Real fresh oysters are not supposed to have that smell or taste of sea, but these did. Lastly, the almighty burger that the restaurant serves late nights for limited time and supply. Not worth the wait, money, time, and stomach. If you want a good burger, then try Bocado. I feel that Ronald had a better idea about burgers in McDonald's than these Holeman and Finch Burgers. The pickles in these burgers were so sweet that it overwhelmed the burger itself. Additionally, the bun were covered with grease, and the patty might as well been lard. The burger was flavorless and the fries that came with it was wet with oil. When I took a first bite, I felt as if a ball of grease was going down my throat. The patty was moist, but in a wrong way. It was so oily and fattening, that it had to be "moist." Making it "limited" raises the hype about the burgers, but the burger was very disappointing. I felt like I wanted to clean out my arteries after consuming this burger. Bottom line, this burger is tasteless, greasy, and too sweet. Overall, I wouldn't go back to this place unless I have to. The restaurant is very cramped, and the food is greasier than Varsity burgers put together with a fat kid's skin. I find the place completely overpriced and over hyped. Additionally, the flavors of every dish is overpowered by the wrong ingredients. Either the chef has lost a lot of his or her taste buds due too much smoking and drinking or he or she just loves overpowering every dish with random ingredients that throw the entire dish off. Don't take your hot dates here because you're going to be wasting your money.
(1)Chad B.
They get 5 Stars for the burger alone. One of the best I've ever eaten. And I'm a burger guy. Also had the deviled eggs which were very good. And the pasta carbonara was on point. Be sure to try one of their signature cocktails. Bartenders there are awesome.
(5)sultan w.
This is my first review, and i had to do it on my favorite spot first! H&F still has the best burger in the ATL!
(5)Erika M.
It's 5 o'clock on Monday and I'm planning a trip to H&F on Sunday. Yep - 6 days out and I'm craving that burger. I'm too old to go out during the week and get the late night round. I have to go for Sunday brunch and get it. One tiny note -the ketchup for the fries is weird. Maybe British style. I think I'm making that up....but the ketchup is still weird. Everything else about the burger is just right. Bun. Pickles. Juice running down my paws. Go to here.
(4)Harry v.
This is my second time here, and the quality is just as good as I remembered. I had the duck pate and the beef cheeks. Both were fantastic. Plates are rather small, so I shared a crusty gentleman. Also good. If you do not like meat products, you might be disappointed with the menu, but the bar scene hops. All in all, this is a great place.
(4)Jasen M.
Ive been to this place once and it was a while ago. But let me tell u its impossible to forget. Met with a decent size group of coworkers after shift end, they had no problem handling our group. Decent beer selection. But if ur strapped on cash hope ur not to thirsty.. Pints run about 5 bux a piece... Food here is excellent. We kind of did a little mini tasting and got a variety of things. Pigs tail, sweet breads, pork belly. Just to name a few. All of it was AMAZING!.. If ur up for trying something diff deff check this place out.
(4)Mea A.
Yes please! We've been talking about this place for ages and last night my friend and I went for a girls night out. I was set on ordering that burger so I insisted we arrive early. We didn't make it until 9 because we were a little lost outside. The signage isnt the best. Had I not seen the bakery on Peachtree street we would have driven past it for a 3rd time. **Located next to Restaurant Eugene at the Aramore. It is not facing Peachtree Street so just pull in, park and walk to the valet stand where the entrance is. Free parking is available on the second level of the deck. The menu was interesting with a lot of veal options. I of course went for the burger but my vegetarian friend got a simple bibb salad. There aren't many meat free choices here besides some side orders of veggies. The pimiento cheese was a great starter to go with our delicious bottle of vino. The burger. So good yet I'm so confused about the hype. I mean, I get it. Its fantastic and gooey in all the right places. The bread is phenomenal and the fact that its a double patty just makes me all the happier. I guess I was expecting something else like a giant 1 pounder. Yuck. Dont expect to special order this one. It comes with onions and cheese and fries on the side. Cooked to a perfectly pink medium, emphasis on the PERFECT! Please, H&F, take no offense to this... this burger is like the sophisticated older sister to our favorite west coast delight. In-N-Out Double Double, Animal Style. I will order it again and again and love it every time. Here's the best thing.. its only $10!!! I cant wait to go back now that I know how to get there!
(5)Kerry G.
The burger is what people come for, it's what I came for, so it's what I'll review. First, if you don't like this style of burger, you're going to have a hard time choking this down. After three bites, all I could taste was grease, cheese, and salt--my god, the salt. The fries were so salty I couldn't eat more than a few, and the homemade ketchup didn't help. I did enjoy the pickles and mustard, and the bun had good texture--but the flavor of it was lost with all that mess in between. Even worse, I paid $12 for a meal that I couldn't finish and felt sick after eating. Not good. Maybe I'm just a delicate flower, but I think that's a sign they're overdoing it just a touch. A big disappointment, but then again, maybe it's just not my style of burger.
(2)Jason W.
It's difficult to express exactly how much I enjoy Holeman & Finch. The food is consistently great, and yes, the burger is probably one of the best I've had in my life. The rest of the menu items don't disappoint either. I won't review anything directly because I've had almost everything on the menu over the last few years. I just hope you are adventurous to try something different on the menu. Don't be the person that says they only feed bone marrow to their dog. You're just depriving yourself of great food that you can't find elsewhere. And you're offending the rest of us who do enjoy the entire animal. After all, there's no use in wasting food, especially when it's as delicious as the food they churn out in the H&F kitchen. The staff is great. They treat you like family, whether you're new or you're a regular. They're half of the reason why I keep coming back. It's great walking into the bar seeing our favorite bartenders and staff knowing that we'll have some good laughs along with great food and drinks. Don't even get me started on the drinks. Maybe I did drink the kool-aid, but I'm ok with that. For as many times as I've been here, during dinner, late-night, or brunch, I'm swimming in the kool-aid. Kool-aid spiked with delicious cocktails.
(5)Mariana R.
4.5 Oh My God!!! Super Delicious! My boyfriend had been talking about this place for months until we finally got to eat there. We got to the place at around 9:00 PM. and were seated right away. Our server was a very perky, happy blonde girl, can't remember her name but she was great. We ordered a couple of burgers and one of the cocktails from the little cardboard menu, it was some kind of grapefruit beverage that did not taste well at all so we sent it back. This led me to the my new favorite beer (really what I was in the mood for) Le Fin du Monde, a 9% alcohol, citrusy beer that will most likely change your life, yeah is that good. By our waitress's suggestion we got the skillet mussels which were also life changing, so awesome and cooked to perfection. We also got the gratin of bone marrow which I would not recommend or either order again (as the name says it is a bone and you don't know what you are going to get, in my case it was half a spoon in the inside) the deviled eggs were amazing, the sausages are unbelievable and of course the very famous H&F 10 o'clock burger, with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup...delicious. The dessert menu changes often I've had the toffee something, I can't remember the name but was so great and the fried apple pie also unbelievable. I am just resuming some experiences because I have been to H&F a couple times already and you won't regret trying it. Definitely ask the staff what their favorites are, They have never been wrong just yet and I don't think they will.
(4)Brett H.
Duh. Of course we liked it. This was the self made buffet me and the wife enjoyed while sitting at the bar. Pimento Cheese Corn Tub of liver pate` and fried pickles Everything was really good. They live up to all the chatter. Next up, the burger.
(4)Jennifer C.
I'm not sure what everyone is raving about here. The concept is great (love small plates!), but execution needs a bit of work. Granted, we didn't have one of their infamous burgers... We went during off hours (2pm on Sat) and the good news is there was no wait. The wait staff was friendly and willing to offer suggestions. We each started of with a drink - hubster had the #2 and I had the #7. Both of which were underwhelming with respect to size and flavor. I thought they were both too bitter to taste all of the components & subtleties of the drinks. Food: ordered the loco moco (most expensive dish on the menu), pig ear salad, marrow gratin, and the lamb frites. Best dish was the loco, only because of the foie gras and runny egg. Otherwise, the flavors didn't work together. The pig ears needed to be more seasoned prior to frying. The bone marrow was overpowered by the gratin topping, the parsley salad had too much lemon (sour), and the bread was too soft to hold up to the marrow. Lamb frites were ok...except for the fact that the lamb was not really cooked at all. But they were tender. So, long story short, if you've never had a small plates experience, give it a whirl. If you like small plates, this will disappoint.
(2)David P.
This place is great and one of my favorite places in Atlanta. I've been a couple of times. Although I haven't had the burger (I'm a vegetarian), I can say that it worth going here for the rest of the menu as well. I also think that Holeman and Finch is the best place to get cocktails in Atlanta. The service is attentive and friendly, which isn't always the case for places like this. Unfortunately, it's not the biggest place and gets crowded so you may have to wait awhile to get a table but it's worth it.
(4)Jenn Y.
Low Down... Ambience: Really modern, casual, cool atmosphere but is a small venue Staff: Front of house was AWESOME~ Food: Menu changes pretty regularly here. BTW ****There are ONLY 24 BURGERS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY (order early) unfortunately I didn't get one, but I'll "reserve" one next time Charcuterie: Highly recommended. The 3 Item combo is a good deal. You can pick N choose. Salami Picante is actually picante! The Piedmont is a tasty, hard cheese. Cool presentation~ Grilled Grouper with Rattlesnake Beans and Lemon Zest: The fish is super fresh, cooked perfectly and the zest was oh so lemony Seared NY Strip: The Blue Oyster Mushrooms are almost the best part!! Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara: Yum...chewy noodles good sauce Deviled Eggs 3 ways: They were ok... I liked the spicy one Pretzel with Homemade mustard: Pretzel made into a loaf which is pretty cool but I could pass on it next time. Mustard is spicy! Overall, great experience! My coworker who has never had a "culinary experience" was SOLD! I'd DEFINITELY come back if I find my way to Atlanta again...
(4)Harrison H.
Snobby rich white people everywhere.
(1)Katie W.
I'm finally getting around to reviewing Holeman & Finch. I'm giving in and writing it up now because I finally went here to eat and had a whole meal. In the past, I've come here for the excellent cocktails and had some stray deviled eggs (very good, very good) or a dessert (the guava empanada they had one time was delicious). But last night, I went here to eat for real. My friend and I sat at the bar and had cocktails (Moscow mules, Muddy Waters - both great as always). We shared a cheese plate which had three different cheeses, sorghum syrup and a few pieces of crusty bread. All the cheeses were very good and I have to admit that I love cheese plates. If a restaurant offers a cheese plate, I'm usually in. This pleased me at Holeman & Finch. For my entree, I had the pork belly sandwich. It was actually two little sandwiches with pork belly, chow chow and something else that tasted good. These were delicious little sammies that melted in my mouth (except for the tasty, chewy pork belly in the middle which I had to, obviously, chew). I would get this again. My friend ordered the Crunchy (not Cracked) Gentleman, which is a translated version of Croque-Monsieur (a ham and cheese sandwich, covered in melted cheese). She devoured it and proclaimed it to be delicious. I didn't get a bite so I'll take her word on it. We shared the caramel and bacon popcorn for dessert, which was very tasty and a good, light ending to the meal. It was like a sweet snack rather than a full-on dessert, and had nice think little chunks of bacon stuck to the popcorn and coated in caramel. I think I'm going to try and make this at home and give it to people for Christmas. It was very good. Our server (bartender) was great - talkative, friendly and helpful. I have always found the service here to be very good and very friendly even when they are completely packed out. I like that. The one minor con to H&F for me would be that they are very meat-focused. I don't eat much meat so there are really only a few items on the menu that I'd order, but the ones I've had are very good. For meat-eaters, this might be a pro since there are a lot of interesting meat choices and, of course, the 10PM burger.
(4)jerry m.
Over priced hipster food. Cocktails too expensive.
(3)Jani B.
Wow. Seriously good food here! My boyfriend and I stopped in a week ago Sunday. The wait wasn't too bad - about half an hour, but that was still about fifteen minutes longer than I would have liked. The place is tiny, which is why wait times pile up easily here. But I digress. The decor was very minimalist in a European/Nordic sort of way, with the odd little toy or...thing...stuck here and there (mostly in the wine case or where the meat was being cured). The food...OH. MAN. I started off with a beer, Oscar Blues something-or-other (so bad with names, forgive me) which was delicious. I love beers that are bursting with flavor and this was definitely one of them. We each ordered a burger. As others have mentioned, it's not a wildly exciting burger, but one that is executed perfectly! I've never noticed burger meat before, which probably says something about past burgers, but this meat was tasty! I still like 5 Guys burgers better, but this is a very close second. In addition to the burgers we ordered a plate of their house-cured meat (salami, I think) which came with a couple chunks of bread and some mustard. Great flavor, spicy with black pepper corns - I would easily eaten 3 or 4 portions of this, or, even better - pair this up with a great whiskey and go to town! As if that wasn't enough, we had to go and order dessert. My boyfriend ordered some sort of custard type dish with a burnt sugar topping which was ok. I ordered a deep-fried apple pie which, by all accounts, should be illegal in several states and Puerto Rico because it was like a sugar-gasm in my mouth. It tasted like a Krispy Kreme donut on the outside, and sultry apple pie on the inside. If you dare call yourself a sugar-baby, you MUST order this. Lastly - the staff were friendly. Host was distant, but also had his hands full so I don't fault him too much for that. Our waitress was cheerful and seemed to actually care not just about her job, but about our experience too. I can't wait to go back!
(4)Britt C.
The menu at HF was a bit confusing to me at first. I would describe it as a whole animal-style small plates selection with a section for veggies/ salads as well as a good variety of cheeses and cured meats. Having eaten a million burgers this month already, I was not at all interested in their burger. I ordered the Japanese belgian wit (delicious!) My boyfriend and I ordered the beef carpaccio, the crunchy gentlemen, the pork belly dish, the bone marrow gratin, and a side of roasted beets w/ coriander. Most of the dishes were awesome, though I felt like I've eaten creamier bone marrow at other restaurants and the beets were a little too undercooked, almost crunchy. They have some exotic (to me) sounding whole animal dishes like veal brains that I haven't brought myself to try. Maybe someday. Definitely worth a visit for a weekend or a special night with an adventurous eater.
(4)John H.
This place has made my Monthly At A Minimum visit list. Went lastnight for my sister's (Buckhead Betty) birthday. I mean, did you really have to show up my Maxima by you and hubby arriving in the Twin Turbo 9-11? They took my car downstairs while yours was parked out front? Shennanigans. Seriously though, I love this place. Yet again, I hit up the bar area. They were filming some show for TLC. No idea what it was, but the place was not packed and you would think it would be with camera crews in there. I was worried it might be Real Housewives of Atlanta or something like that when I saw the cameras. If so, I would've stabbed myself in the eye with a fork. Thankfully, it wasn't. The bar staff is friendly and attentive right out of the gate. Simply put, they engage you, introduce themselves, and have a drink for you within a minute of you sitting down. Plus 1. My sister was in a mood. She's a wine snob, but stays away from the cocktails. She ordered this drink that 1 part rum, 1 part champagne, 1 part unknown, 1 part lemon peel. Strong, but damn damn damn damn good. It was called Celia 39 I think. I would've been drinking it too if it wasn't for the fact that I would question my manhood. I had a glass of Montinore Pinot. Ok, I actually had 4 glasses. Sue me. The food there is this eccletic mix of ingredients, types, etc that kind of boggles the mind a little. I couldn't pick for the longest time, but ended up ordering the HF Bread with Salted Butter and the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. Their bread is simply awesome and I love the salted butter. I couldn't get over the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. I used to hate Sweet Potato. Now, if I see it on a menu, I get the item. WTF is going on here? Taking a piece of Hen and dipping into Puree was pretty close to heaven. It's definitely a superb place. Only reason it didn't get a 5th star was due to the camera crew taking up space in the bar area. Get out of my way when I am sluring words due to 4 glasses of Pinot bitches.
(4)Richard K.
Great food, great service, but way overpriced even for small plate and wine lovers like us.
(3)Tyler N.
This was my first visit to Holeman & Finch, and plainly put, could not have loved it more. I work at restaurant has a chef driven menu and a cocktail program, so I was expecting great things already but H&F sprinted past that with flying colors. We started off with a North Carolina Cheddar & the house cured salami - both wonderful. The Fried Bread & Butter pickles, also, could not have been better. Now - The Burger. If youre not familiar, H&F serves only 24 each night at 10pm. Get there early enough to reserve yourself one. We were lucky enough to snag one and share it. Too great to even start on.... I then had the Confit Cornish Hen with sweet potato greens. Best chicken dish ive ever had. Overall, the food blew me away! And im someone who goes somewhere to drink, usually paying little attention to the cuisine quality. Drinks-Greg Best has done a incredible job building a cocktail menu of originals and takes on classics. We tried at least half the cocktail menu and it was all incredible. Service - Our server George was great. He ensured we always had water, were enjoying ourselves and our food. Very good job. Michael at the bar was also great. He made our cocktails with great confidence and describing each component as he made them. He also was very eager to talk about cocktails and spirits, which is the best part of sitting at a bar if you ask me... Overall, I cannot wait to go back. ***** This is an update i have now added months later****** I back to Holeman plenty of times and every trip is as satisfying, exciting and special as the first.
(5)Kristine M.
Everyone pick up your fist-sized rock. I just can't get into H&F. I went for brunch, and all five of the breakfast-y items seemed to involve a solid piece of deep-fried pork fat and/or were a complete mystery as to what they were. So I went with the burger that I'd been hearing so much about, but never tried. I asked for the burger without cheese, and got a look like I'd asked for kitten shavings on top. I scraped off the onion and declined to use the ketchup, homemade or not, because I don't like those condiments on my burger. I just used a bit of mayonnaise. It was very juicy, but somehow... off. I like duck, but I think the duck fast just gave it a weird aftertaste. (And during-taste, for that matter.) Maybe I screwed up the perfectly balanced flavors, but if BK lets me have it my way, HF should too. The second time I went back was on a Saturday night. We arrived too late for the burgers, but I didn't care. Technically we arrived too late for the valet, but he parked my car anyway. He said he'd bring in my keys, but since I was at the back of the crowded bar, that didn't happen. I was a tad apprehensive since I had neither my car keys nor a valet ticket, and that's not good when the valet stand is closing up. (I drive an old guy's car, not something worthy of Ferris Bueller shenanigans, but still.) Anyway. For Saturday night, I was just trying the various cocktails since I'd heard so much about the mixology talents. Neither of the drinks I had really tripped my trigger, and whatever I had with cayenne pepper just did not work for me at all. I grabbed a straw to try to drink around the cayenne, but ended up leaving it on the bar 2/3 full. Overall, I feel like H&F tries too hard to fabricate its own hipness, what with the pointless valet (there's plenty of spots!), manufactured scarcity of the burger, and weird/icky drinks. In my eyes, it's not hip so much as hipster pretentious. Now take your fist-sized rock and let the stoning commence.
(2)Eatoutatlanta E.
We really enjoy eating here... we ordered all "the Parts" and they where all great... execept the Lamb fries where too sweet with the syrup.... ask for the pickeld dish... if you like pickeled foods this was a geat mix of peppers, small tomatoes, onions. The staff is very friendly and they "Get It" ....
(5)Kate C.
Please try to imagine this situation in your head while I describe it to you: It was almost 1:00 in the morning, my coworkers and I had been in the airport for almost half a day. Our trip home got delayed and we were stuck in Hotlanta for the night. We hadn't had food in almost 12 hours. We just barely got a rental car after waiting for awhile. With no plans for a hotel, all we could think of was "food." What place in this mysterious city is still open so late? McDonald's? No, not good enough. So we Yelped it. The first restaurant we came upon was Holeman & Finch. It's quite a little drive from the airport but totally doable. After 40 minutes of speeding through downtown on a Friday night and most-definitely taking some wrong turns, we burst through the doors of Holeman & Finch, sweaty, panting, dressed in paint-covered clothes (from work, of course), and starving. We definitely stood out from the calm and jovial atmosphere at this restaurant, but we were treated with some of the best hospitality a person can find at 1:00 in the morning. And here is what I experienced: H&F ballpark Hot Dog, Arugula and Pickled Beet Salad, Glazed Eggplant, Deviled Eggs Three Ways, Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Fish and Chips, Farm Egg and Guanciale Carbonara, and Fried Apple Pie. Add to that a crazy ginger-flavored cocktail made with a ginger liqueur and you can imagine the haze I was in. What was this place? How did I get here? Is this really happening? They serve Pig Ears and donuts! They serve Veal Brains and Hot Dogs! They have a classy decor and at the same time, pigs hanging upside down as if in a butcher's shop! When I woke up the next morning, I felt like I'd just returned from an alternate universe. It was like some sort of restaurant my mind would make up in a dream. To this day, I still can't forget my glorious and complex meal at Holeman & Finch. It looks like I'm not the only one. Bravo. It wasn't until two weeks later that I realized I'd seen this restaurant on Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" for it's burgers.
(5)jason h.
My god. I went here on a blind date. After about fifteen minutes, my date asked, "What kind of place have you taken me to?" Not that we ate anything. We were ensconced in the bar, drinking cider and beer. I felt, as I sipped my Strongbow, like I had walked into a time warp and been shot out into an eighties video. Among the bar's numerous inhabitants was a large, middle-aged man clad in a double-breasted blue pinstripe suit, a la Wall Street. He sat stewing over a watery cocktail, his dusty blond hair hanging raffishly over his drink. Nearby, a rapidly aging peroxide blonde stood against the wall doing her best to project some kind of cougarish sex appeal. She looked like she had mistaken a microwave oven for a tanning bed. Her tiger-striped dress and Egyptian-style eyeliner set her firmly in the realm of the absurd. As my date and I continued to ignore each other and gazed around the human zoology experiment we'd stumbled into, I noticed a man get up and walk to the bathroom. Almost instantly his date or wife, neatly embalmed in a mountain of powder, rouge, mascara and lip gloss, turned and made a flirtatious comment to the pin-stripped junk bond broker, who brightened and came jauntily over to have a chat with her while her husband innocently relieved his bladder. Meanwhile, the requisite ex-athlete, boozing with his ex-agent, leered menacingly at whatever females came through the door. He was wearing a massive tropical shirt and slacks, signifying he was now permanently on vacation. Eventually, the date and I paid and fled. The time warp machine ejected us into the late evening glare of Peachtree Street and South Buckhead, doing its damndest to move into modernity, with curiously unsatisfying results. But now I know better. Next time I'll wear a power tie and leave the date behind.
(2)Phillip C.
Burger time! It speaks for itself I would never do it justice. I love this place. We come here all the time. Mostly for Sunday brunch. The menu is always different and always delicious. The chefs here take great pride in their work. The libations are always interesting and tasty as well. I'm a bit old school with my cocktails but these cocktails are very good. From the offal to the bread you can't ever go wrong here.
(5)Esther K.
Just love this place. Love the food, the ambience, Regan (my biggest girl crush ever), burger hour, drinks, the service, and even the small space. It's pretty much packed on any night so try to get here early if you want to get burgers. If they're serving caramel bacon popcorn on the menu, or even if they're not, ask if they have some. Some people might be crinkling their noses and shaking their heads no due to the caramel and bacon mix, but trust me. It's reaaaaaaaalllllly good. It's so good that if the Boy Scouts sold caramel bacon popcorn in a can, I'd probably mug those poor boys for their popcorn. It's a great place to go hang out with your friends after work/school/whatever you're doing. Go and have yourself a pint and maybe a cheese and meat plate with a friend or friends, lover, or even yourself!
(5)Enrico C.
Great drinks and awesome bartenders, but a very upscale crowd TRYING to be casual. Don't go unless your with a group, or prepared to wear your bank statement on your sleeve. Not sure how this crowd ends up here, in such an obscure location, but we people that make under a million a year need to take this place back over. The millionaires don't deserve it.
(4)Reed J.
Really enjoyed our experience at Holeman and Finch. Tried the Coca-Cola braised Pork Shoulder, which was tender and flavorful. The Brussel Sprouts and Panchetta were really good - and I hate Brussel Spouts! The Griddle Pork Belly was outstanding. The Charcuterie plate and cheese plate were both good too. We thought we were done, but since it was close to 10PM, we had to order a cheeseburger. Glad we did. Yes, there is a lot of hype about the 10PM burger, but it was fun to take part in the experience, as we were not aware. I guess we've been cooped up in Alpharetta too long not paying attention. If you're adventurous and want to try some parts on a small plate, H&F has several items on the menu that won't kill your budget. Not knowing the area well, we had trouble finding the restaurant. On Peachtree Road, look for Peachtree Memorial Drive NW. H&F is on the opposite side of Peachtree. Pull into the underpass / driveway of the condo-looking building up to the valet parking. H&F is on the right.
(4)Jill M.
All I can say, this is one of the best experiences I've had in Atlanta.. (I guess I need to get out more?!). The staff was perfect! The organs' I tried were actually yummy, the cocktails were wonderful and the BURGER was probabaly one of the best in the city. ALL worth the wait. And like nothing else. I can't wait to go again!!
(4)Fuudcritic C.
Super friendly staff! After many attempts going there on a week night, at 9pm to find out they were out of burgers. yyeeehawww...discovered that they put out 200 burgers on Sundays. Lines were long but we managed to find a seat a the bar. Well worth it!
(4)Chris C.
First time in Atlanta and this place blew my socks off. If you are into fabulous flavors and nose to tail, this is the place. Had a great waiter and let him pick dishes and drinks for us the entire night. Amazing!!!!!!!! Even the vegetable dishes were great.
(5)Cherry L.
My original plan was to go and eat the10pm burger after arriving in Atalanta around 9. But due to bad weather, didnt arrive until close to 10!! I was so disappointed that my friend and I wouldnt make the 10pm deadline :( But we decided to try anyways. After getting lot for 10min and not realizing that HF is right next to Ibiza/across the street from Panera on P'tree. We finally made it! Once we got inside, i saw them preparing the burgers in the window...they looked sooooooooooooo good--so I went for it, I asked if there were any burgers that we could still order...and guess what? Someone had JUST canceled their order so here was ONE burger left!!!!!!! and damnnn...that 10pm burger is SO good Since one burger split between the 2 of us wasnt enough, we also ordered the: slow cooked bershire pork belly soft grits and chow chow--this was really yummy! and the mussels--had really good flavor, but a little too much butter/oily i wanted to try some of their other things....but wasnt feeling too adventurous....maybe next time. overall--burger wasnt too expensive, but plus the other things we ordered....it was a little expensive for the amount food we got. yummmm.
(4)Enoch C.
yeah, i'd come here again sometime. i first saw this place on food network and then heard my friends talking about it. i knew i had to check it out myself. my group of 9 got there at 9. and yes, it is VERY easy to miss. it's across the street from panera in the aramore complex next to restaurant eugene. we waited til around 9:45 to get seated. until then we were just obstacles for the servers to maneuver around in the cramped bar area. luckily we got the big communal table in the dining area, but i definitely wouldn't recommend coming with a large group as we did. i think we got lucky. we got our burgers promptly at 10:30 and we went to town. "burger time!" we all yelled as we chowed down on h&f burgers. i was really quick to judge the burgers after having burgers from ann's snack bar, vortex, and farm burger but the wise words of a friend cut off the supply to my haterade. it's a simple burger. what you have to judge it on is pretty much patty quality alone. and with that, the patty's are quite good. it tastes like a really good homemade patty. the pickles were a little too sweet for me, but everyone else seemed to love them. the french bread was a great choice to compliment the patty. overall a little greasy, but delicious. i think the hype does kill the anticipation of the burger. i mean, this is a burger i would easily pass up if it were on the regular menu in order to try other things. maybe they know that? but for 10 bucks for burger and fries, it's not a bad deal at all. and if you're with friends, the long wait doesn't seem so long. i'd say it's worth a try if you haven't been. we went on a monday night - their least busy night and all got burgers. i'd like to try it again, although it'd have to be a night where i can get my friends together to go. service was excellent and besides the fire alarm going off, an enjoyable dining experience.
(4)Thomas S.
I finally was able to get here and enjoy H&F for the first time...then I went again 4 days later. While I had to wait a decent 1.5 hours for a table (and the host forgot about us), I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. The bar was crazy packed while we waited but after getting a seat the time flew by. The mixologists at the bar are very good at what they do and don't shy away from the multitude of questions I had about the drinks they served up. Egg whites gave smooth and frothy texture, citrus appears to be always fresh squeezed, and even the shape of the ice cubes made a difference for my drinks on the rocks. Sure the drinks will cost more than the meal but as someone who enjoys a good cocktail, it's worth it. Beer selection is decent given the small size of this place. Many styles are given a place here but only one or two producers per style of brew. As for the meal, oh boy. I feel like this is the ultimate value play for a Friday night. The Charcuterie selection was almost decadent, pork rinds salty and flavorful, and the carbonara was a simple preparation packed with an abundance of character. The second night we visited after our dinner nearby, this time just for the hamburger. It's everything it's cracked up to be in my book. Don't let the hype oversell this burger. It's not the second coming but executes beautifully on all aspects. I left knowing this is a destination that allows me to come with friends and spend 3 hours soaking in the libations sharing terrific food.
(5)M L.
#2/18 I went there last night with my girlfriend who won't eat weird food. She ordered fried oysters, beef tartar, and I ordered veal curry wurst, gratin of marrow and veal brain! I had a thick beer, rabbit something, and another one - dang well, it was a pale ale, i forgot the name! Crystal had a wheatbeer! Yum. I wanted to have dessert there, but there was no way that was happening bc i was so full from my dinner and beer! I love all the dishes I order, and after I ordered them, I asked the waitress if they were weird enough items from the menu, she said that I am doing well. =) Yey for me for trying new things! The veal wurst was the best, the veal brain has the texture of silky tofu, and the marrow was awesome, if you've never had veal brain before, this is definitely where you need to try it. I'm definitely going back. Then when i got home to tell my other half abt it, he gave me a hard time about eating veal, bc we both gave up beef! Comon' love, veal is a young cattle, beef is a grown cattle! i didn't give up veal!!! just beef!!! He even made me wikipedia that, he wants to know if wikipedia saids veal is beef. Lucky me, it's NOT beef! Holeman, i'll be coming back for more VEAL!!!!
(5)Vee W.
The whole concepts is nice but they have the worst business concept. We went there for a birthday party and it was terrible. I enjoyed the dancers but the waiter finally took our orders after a very long time. After about an hour they came back and said they were out of chicken and lamb. That's everything on their menu. They claim that they will discount out bill by $10 and charged us 20% gratuity. Which for me is for great services and we did not have a good experience at all. I will never go back there again not even for free.
(1)Bob G.
It's always frustrating when you don't get the same experience as the majority of the reviewers clearly have. Nice ambience in the place, very busy and clearly a popular place. GF and I ordered a charcuterie platter to share as a starter to get us moving while we dwelled on the decisions for main course. When the drinks arrived we added our order for clams and the kale salad. Much to our surprise, no annoyance actually, they brought the main course while we were halfway through our first course. I told them to take it away. Basic communication between floor staff and kitchen obviously poor. The menu is a bit unusual, but that doesn't make it is good. They deducted the drinks from the bill, but that is too late. I can afford the drinks. I just want a good dining experience and we left disappointed. As a Gastro pub, it doesn't come anywhere near somewhere like longman and eagle in Chicago.
(2)Mark D.
Although the burger was disappointing, everything else I've had has been incredible. I had to add a star.
(4)Broderick S.
I've been back for the burger and its excellent, the new hot dog is giving it a run for its money too -- 50% beef 50% fat, and 100% tasty. Although the burger is great and warrants its own page on H&F's new website, the perfect alternative is the delicious pancetta carbonara. Its actually better than the burger, pair it with a delicious cocktail or wine and you're set.
(5)L C.
I've been to H&F several times before, but only recently got to try the elusive 10pm cheeseburger. Damn. That was delicious. Went with a group of friends and hunkered down for a couple of hours with a revolving door of small plates and drinks until 10pm came around. Since the place is small, we were lucky to get a table as soon as we did (arrived at 8 on a Friday and were seated at a table by 8:30). Stuffed as I was by 10pm, I couldn't NOT eat the cheeseburger...and wow, H&F gives Flip a run for its money. Also, I have to give kudos to the servers and bar staff - they're so knowledgeable about the food and its preparation/origin. They're also uber laid back, despite the restaurant being a mad house...they could easily be pretentious foodie snobs if they wanted to be (some of the patrons have these tendencies...you can't help but overhear ridic comments at the communal table from people who have watched one too many episodes of Top Chef and proclaim themselves foodies), but it's apparent that the staff just loves sharing good food with their customers. I can't help but love the Crunchy Gentleman, even though I could make it at home. Something about their homemade mustard makes me drool...
(5)Julie J.
$22 for a "roast chicken for 2." You think, okay, that must be good, it must be enough to feed 2 people comfortably, let's order it. Except when the chicken comes out, it's the size of a quail. A very scrawny quail. COME ON! My boyfriend and I dined here with high expectations. I mean, anyone would, right? We ordered a bunch of stuff, including the oysters (super fresh -- I don't like oysters and I had 2), deviled eggs (great, but, uh, it basically costs $1 per half egg??), steak tartare, and bone marrow (wow). Oh yeah, and that ridiculous-in-a-bad-way roast chicken. I know this place is highly rated and acclaimed, and while I agree that the flavors were spot on, H&F can't possibly claim that such a meager dish properly served 2. When that chicken arrived on our table, we were both shocked and speechless. Did it taste good? Yes, of course it did. But the sticker and reality shock ain't worth it. Such a shame because we had such a great dining experience up until that point. Then, we left the restaurant, disgruntled and still hungry. Go there, eat, drink, but just don't order that chicken.
(3)John G.
i have been here several times and the burger is really the best item on the brunch menu as far as I'm concerned. I do like the bannana bread as an app. although last time it was a little cold, like it was in the fridge. My burger was not as good as last time...it was very good but it seemed like it was less juicy, maybe they overcooked . Overall it was all good, we didnt have to wait very long to sit down maybe 10 minutes.
(4)Stephie P.
I've only had drinks and dessert at this place but I'm a fan. Apparently they're famous for their burgers, gonna have to try that next time! We got the fried apple pie and the coke float, which were both very, very good. FYI - the spoons were wider than the shapely glass of our coke float. It posed a problem when we got to the bottom of the glass and our spoons grazed the top of the ice cream. And gents, don't worry the waitresses will not judge you if you order the most girly drink on the menu. You go ahead and enjoy that apple cocktail.
(4)Bobby C.
Quality ingredients and care provide for good food, good drink and absolutely amazing bread here.
(4)Diana A.
The food here is fabulous. Everything from their burgers to the pates/terrines, deviled eggs, salads and on and on. In the department of drinks, they have craftily prepared drinks and an elegant wine and beer list. The downside: very busy and VERY loud. No reservations, which means it's first come, first sit at a table type of place. If there are no tables they have a beautiful bar, but too often it gets awfully crowded and too loud. My suggestion: arrive early to really enjoy the food and hopefully your company. Otherwise, come later for "the place to be" type of atmosphere. If it was not for the loud atmosphere this place would be five starts, because I really love the food here. I am just really sensitive to overbearing loudness.
(4)Scott M.
Few if any restaurants are worth of 5 of 5, but this place is close. The small plates are great, the wine and beer selections, while limited, are quality, and the service is always good. After more than a dozen visits I only wish it was larger and open for lunch - so if you want to try it, come early or expect to wait (if you want the hamburgers just go for brunch).
(4)tugger m.
This is not the best burger in the city. It is DARN good but that's it. This is the ongoing debate between my boyfriend and I. He swears it is the best in the city. It loses points with me for the wait and hype aannd I think Farm Burger bests it by a mile. While we waited the 2 hours for one of the 24 burgers cooked exactly at 10 pm, I had an amazing bacon pasta and a perfect craft ginger ale. The bf had a tapas style pancake breakfast. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere cozy. You should definitely go check em out.
(4)David R.
Since a friend from out of town was visiting, I thought it would be a good excuse to finally try what some claim to be the best burger. We did get there early to see if we had to get on a list. It's strictly first come first serve: so come early, have a couple drinks, then try the 10PM burger! Sure, later I found out that they serve burgers all day long on Sundays, but I think it is more fun to participate in the 10PM gimmick. The space itself is pretty small, and they do try to make it seem like a more upscale bar. I first noticed they had a good selection of single malts...I've been trying peaty ones and they had a Lagavulin 16. Really nice scotch: definitely will pick up a bottle when I've got a special occasion. Next I tried one of their special mixed drinks...I like that they do feature rye whiskey. It's a whiskey that was sorely neglicted, but thankfully is making a comeback. And now, my impressions of "the main event"....the burger. My verdict is that it is a good burger, but I wouldn't rank it as my favorite. I think for people who like cheeseburgers, this would be the best burger. It is very rich in cheese. The main aspect I like in a burger, though, is nice and thick and red in the center. Since the meat wasn't the main star, it isn't my favorite. However, they do get extra brownie points for having a really good bun, fries, and handmade ketchup. These guys have a wining formula: entice you to come early, have drinks, have some splendid grease to wash it down with another nightcap!
(4)Ross R.
OK, I went here just because of the hype, I read the praise here of the burger and had to try it. I've been to Ann's, Sublime, Vortex, FLIP, and so on to H&F to see if the legend was to be proven or debunked. A friend and I arrived on a Saturday night at 9pm. It was busy but not packed. We found two seats together at the bar and asked to be put on the list for the burger. We had an hour to wait, so that meant two things: cocktails and appetizers. First, let me say the cocktails are great. Fresh ingredients, rare and bizarre spirits, and knowledgeable staff made for a perfect bar experience. I'd love to tell you all that I ordered but the names escape me but I think one was called a "A left hook in the rye." Fun, tasty, and potent described all of them that were sampled. Next the apps, we ordered three and they ranked good, great, and amazing. The Crunchy Gentleman was good, nice texture and flavor but it's really just a hot ham and cheese at the end of the day. Quality ingredients but when the mustard it the best thing about the sandwich, you're left wanting a bit more. The great category was the fried oysters. Great cornmeal breading, no grease, and large tasty oysters. The matching breaded and fried pickles were a nice surprise as well. I could have eaten twice the amount served and never even noticed. The amazing comment was for the chicken liver pate. My friend said he didn't like pate but this one made him a believer. Creamy, savory, tangy, all combined on toast points for a near perfect plate. The only complaint was the service size, for two, it left us battling for the final bite. So then the chant went up, "Burger, Time, Burger Time." And our main course appeared. A double patty cheeseburger with thin shoestring fries along with house-made ketchup and mustard on the side. The first bite was great. A hot, juicy, cheesy, mouthful with just a hit of sweetness, I loved it. Now I have to say about 3/4 into it, and it cooled most of the magic wore out. It started to become a heavy cheeseburger. I think the man behind the curtain here has to do with the sizzling meat, warm bun, and gooey cheese. Once that starts to dissipate, the special leaves with it. So I urge you to eat quickly because while the heat is there, it's near perfect. One final shout out to the staff which was friendly, funny, and genuinely seems to enjoy their job.
(4)Adisa N.
Went tonight with my attorney. It was crowded and we were hoping to have burgers but they sold out fast. No biggie. We have had them before and they were delicious, so we scoured the menu. We had the pork buns and the hot dog. The pretzel. The fish n chips, the lamb schnitzel, and the roasted mushrooms and grits. Everything was delicious and the servers get just as excited about the food as you do. Cocktails were amazing too. Love the energy, the food, the vibe. H&F is as good as it gets in Atlanta. By the way, start with the Bacon Caramel Popcorn which is actually listed as a dessert. (Lil menu trick my server taught me)
(5)Bianca W.
So, here's the thing.... I don't know what it is, I'm the queen of the road trip, I have an excellent sense of direction, but I kept getting lost last night, and for some reason I found H&F a little tricky to find, but once I got there the evening was fantastic.... A group of Yelpers decided to hit H&F after a fantastic Yelp event, maybe its because I'm a sucker for dark wood and modern contemporary design, but H&F hit all the right design notes for me, while the space is small, it's oddly cozy, and absolutely chic. I ended up mingling in the bar area with friends, every time time I'd ask someone what they were drinking I was met with "Southern Cola," upon first sip of this magical concoction my taste buds kind of freaked out, it was unlike anything I had ever tasted, kind of sweet, a little tangy, so I headed to the end of the bar, caught the eye of a vest-ed waiter and got my drink on. Officially The Southern Cola contains: Mexican cola, Amaro Cio Ciaro and lime flavored ice cubes, a fucking fiesta of goodness in my mouth. And those kids working behind the bar, after watching them mix drinks for two minutes I could tell they were master mixologists, and that's a skill I can respect. While chatting with the boys I happened to peek into the kitchen, and let me tell you, H&F does not fuck around, the kitchen looked like a well oiled machine churning out delicious looking burgers, shiny buttery buns, cheese dripping off juicy patties of naughty hunks of beef(even this vegetarian can appreciate attractive men making sexy food in the kitchen). We ended up grabbing the communal table, and while there were a few fantastic sounding veg friendly options on the menu after stealing one of my PIC's fries I knew my stomach wanted to forego the fussiness and just have some good old fashioned fries. A few minutes later I was met with a mini cast iron skillet of warm, crispy, salty, tender, yummy, scrumptious homemade pom frites, add a generous, and I mean generous helping of homemade katsup for this katsup enthusiast, and I was the happiest girl at the party. I don't think I've ever been so satisfied after an order of fries, in fact, that's all I had, JUST FRIES, and let me tell you, I wanted for nothing else the entire evening. Our waitress was truly stunning, and in between filling our orders and keeping our glasses full, she added a healthy dose of fantastic conversation and laughs, great time had by all, we even met a fabulous new friend in town on business from DC, I hope the Yelpers didn't scare him too much. While waxing philosophic about iPhone apps and video games, I sat back and enjoyed the glow on the stuffed faces of my newest partners-in-crime(PICs for the uninitiated), and I was filled with many thanks for H&F as the backdrop for a wonderful evening. I see a trip to H&F in my near future, if only for more fries and Southern Colas.....
(4)Kristi B.
Still loving H&F. We went again this week and I wasn't that hungry after a huge dinner at JCT the previous night plus some Thai food for lunch. I had an interesting dinner of pimento cheese and fried sweet pickles. Semi- rounded on the food groups? My assistant had deviled eggs and bacon caramel corn. Which was interesting, but I just like regular caramel corn. Anyway, I'm still a fan, I think if I lived in ATL this would be in the permanent restaurant rotation.
(4)Jen C.
Nondescript hipster bar and pub serving up great beer, strong cocktails, and an awesome burger that is worth all the annoying protocols you have to do to get it. The waitstaff is beyond accommodating, friendly, responsive and blew me away at every turn. Funny, because its hipster you expect to see the younger crowd sporting the geeky chic eyewear; which you obvi do. What you don't expect is to see the grey hairs sporting the hipster eyewear but they are equally as hip as the younger gens, but in a different more sophisticated "experienced" way. Think expensive looking Harry Potters, not the retro Ray Bans. But I digress....Did I mention David Cross was there? I'm telling you, this place has got it going on. We were a party of 5 that arrived at 8.30 to try the elusive 10pm burger. We put our names on the list for the dining room, but ended up shadowing a five top in the bar to the point we almost shared the end of their meal with them. We finally took their table and 2 hours later the maitre'd came by and said how glad he was that we got this table because every one in the dining room had decided not to move. He bought us a round of bourbon on the house, which was very memorable. Now, onto the food and drink. Started off with the Valley Forge, which has a special place in my heart because my dad went to THE Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania...how's that for full circle? Anywho, it was a strong martini, pretty good if you're in need of a stiff one. Then saw that they had Rogue Yellow Snow on tap so went with that for the rest of the night, it was perf and went really well with the burg. The pork buns and carbonara are just as good as the reviews have said. The actual buns are the most soft and delicious and buttery buns, go perfectly with the pork. Highly recommend. Wanted the pretzel but it was 86ed after we ordered it. The burger is just as good as everyone has already said. Very rich, tender, and lingers in your mouth. Never had one quite like it, and I've had a lot of gourmet burgers, but this one was different. You could tell the beef was high quality. Whole experience just hard to describe. All in all, it was a great, memorable experience. Would return in a heartbeat.
(5)Nishant P.
Holeman and finch, is undoubtedly a unique place. The pedestal was definitely high, as everyone I spoke to so generously informed me of the great food, and oh yea, this so called 10pm burger. I finally made the plunge after a complete stranger, and resident "elite" Yelper, Erin D. (shout out to Erin!) suggested going there for dinner. My friends and me had no intentions of going there for this burger, but due to a late afternoon nap, and my laziness, we somehow ended arriving around 9pm. We initially ordered two plates and one part, and as expected received the small portions, The food, however, was delicious, but for an individual who wanted to eat to fulfill his apatite, it didn't hold up. 9:45 rolled around, and we had to inquiry. Our waiter, who by the way was extremely friendly and on point when it came to describing the menu to first timers, gave us the in on the burger. Getting on the list for the burger might have saved the night. With the portion size and our hunger level still very high, we would have dropped a least $40 bucks more a person to come out satisfactorily full. When it arrived, I was impressed. I certainly wasn't expecting two patties, let alone cheese, onions and some spicy mustard to die for. To be blunt, it was good. I can't honestly say it was the best burger I have had, but it's up there. I think what made it good however, was that I was just really hungry. In which case, my opinion is biased. All in all, I suggest experiencing it yourself, because like it most cases, the best opinion is your own opinion.
(3)Ann T.
H&F (as we like to call it) is cool. It's crowded every night that it is open. There's a reason for this. The food is really good and the service is excellent, most of the time. There is one waiter in there who's strange and I kind of try to avoid sitting in his section but in general, the guys in there are swell and enthusiastic to have you try and love the things that come out of their kitchen. I think the secret of H&F's success is 1). the food (it is unique and nicely done) 2). the location...excellent. I live in the building and so for me, I just walk downstairs and 3). the intimate dining experience due to the small size of the restuarant. It's like a little cocktail party in there each night. You sit down in the bar and you are in such close-quarters, you end up meeting and talking to the other patrons around you. It is FUN! As for the cocktails, they are really different and interesting. I like the Coke Cocktail thingy with the lime juice infused, ice-cube. Watch out though, it has a serious KICK! More than two and you will feel like hell the next morning. I had a basil infused cocktail one evening and thought it was the perfect summer cocktail. Not too sweet, not too basil-y, not too bland. Perfect. Refreshing. The wine list is great as well and they have some local wines, yay for them! Support the local food-chain (anybody seen Food, Inc?). The burger is really excellent, as everybody says. I know it is a mix of different meats and it is sublime. The bread really is a nice compliment as well. If you eat it at 10:00 after a couple of those yummy cocktails, it will taste even better! Just make sure to tell your waiter at 9:30-ish if you want to "reserve" a burger. The small plates are small. Don't expect to come there for a full dinner unless you don't have much of an appetite or you don't care about dropping $75 for dinner with drinks (that's a lot to me!). That is my one reason for not giving them five stars. I think it is too pricey for what you get food-wise. Wear your trendy best. Good singles scene too. I'm single and appreciate that. This is not a cheesy crowd, but rather a sophisticated and cool one.
(4)Christopher P.
burger + coke = 12 dolla burger what what!! wifey and I have been there twice to get one of the night burgers.... negative ghostrider.... fast forward to sunday brunch... score! on a scale of 1 -10 it gets a 9. It's a damn good burger. pound for pound wise, on a good day, it could be the best burger in america... could be the h&f buns have a smooth buttery texture, kind of like a potato bread. the double patties were a tad too greasy and not salty like some other reviews have mentioned. the bread and butter pickles help balance the burger. fries were the bees knees as were the catsup and spicy stard.... just go
(4)Alberto V.
This has rapidly become one of my top two restaurants in Atlanta. The food is always excellent, the menu changes so you do not get bored and they have a decent selection of wines and cocktails. If you go, you have to have an open mind: there is a parts section to the menu and some of the best dishes come from that section. Overall, its the go to place for us. Only drawback is that it is a bit pricey and they do not take reservations so you may have to wait. The bar is packed on the weekends so you may have to wait standing, outside :). Still it is worth the wait.
(5)Robert M.
Wow...I've never seen so many 5 star reviews gathered in one place since I went over to Citisearch and read reviews of Applebees. Is this a case of borderline mass hysteria? I was expecting President Obama and Miley Cyrus to walk in at any moment to 'calm things down a bit'. eh hem. Sorry to extinguish the fire, but an empty stomach and an $80+ bill makes Robert M. a dull boy. But hey, I'm still giving it 4 stars to fit in with the crowd. I give it 4 stars for its creative menu and culinary effort, but really it is a 3.5 rounded up. I'm only going back one more time, to hunt for and then order the elusive buttermilk fried Snipe. Oh sorry, I meant the burger. Luckily for me, I was with a group and was able to sample additional menu items. The orders: I started off with a 04 Routas Wild Boar French Cab which was pleasant on the nose but ran out of gas at the finish line. It was a decent pick since the 'by the glass' selection was Merlot happy. Buttermilk fried quail with tabasco butter - George Costanza needed special ordered tiny instruments for an operation on a squirrel he ran over (was that on the menu too?). I needed special tiny utensils to eat my fried bird. Yeah...I know, IT'S A QUAIL and this is a small bird! Still left me hungry though. The tabasco butter was brilliant, you could dip Chattahoochee River mudfish in this and make it taste good. Hanger Steak with Bacon/Onion Hash - when this came out I felt like Bear Grylls coming across a lemon caper trout he "caught" after 3 days of starvation (thanks crew!). The bacon gave the steak a nice smoke infused flavor, cooked medium rare, and hit the spot. Still hungry... Farm egg and pancetta carbonara - the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the egg held together the pancetta, romano and pepper together nicely. Still hungry... Beer battered Georgia white shrimp - nice crispy light batter covered amply sized shrimp, the devil must have came down to Georgia for Finch's authentic Georgian shrimp. Still hungry... Bershire pork belly topped with chow chow and laying on some bitter greens - the belly was sliced a bit thick but dissolved nicely and tasted much better with the bitter greens mixed in. Still a bit too chewy even for pork belly. By the way, I am still hungry at this point. Deep fried pork belly (the special of the night) - this was better than the above mentioned pork belly, with a nice crunch yet melts away. However, it was a meal fit for a field mouse. I'm still hungry. The cured meat plate - yeah, this had some prosciutto, some salami, some bresaola and I believe one or two other things. The Bresaola was the winner of the cured meat fight. I could eat pounds of this, but unfortunately a pack rat would go hungry on this plate. Maybe they thought I would accidentally choke if the meat was sliced a bit larger, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Overall, the flavors of the night were pretty good, but not "wow". Once I go back to catch my Snipe, I probably won't be back, no matter how trendy a 'gastro pub' has become in the ATL.
(4)Jason T.
This is currently my favorite restaurant! The dishes are delicious in taste and interesting in combination. If you love food, you need to check this place out. I live in NC and plan to return just to eat at the public house!
(5)Bill S.
As the last Yelper to have not tried this place (until tonight), I will say that, YES, the burgers ARE that good! My wife and I also had two of their specialty drinks, which I thought were both pretty ok. The service was very friendly, though it was a little loud, making it a little hard for us to have a conversation. I asked about the burger as soon as we were seated and our waitress said yes she'd put us in for two, though "technically" she wasnt supposed to since we were just having drinks. I thought that was strange, but we did end up ordering a cheese plate to tide us over the 30 minutes or so until the horn sound and cheering from the bar section came, signaling that it was BURGER TIME! Everything else that can be said about H&F has already been said in the 70000 reviews, but a good "Yelp Best Practice" is to still chime in with your two cents no matter how many others have.... its an opinion site, that's what we're here for!
(5)Travis M.
I've been here half a dozen times and the food is always great. Strangely enough though, I've never actually sat down in the restaurant side. I prefer the fun and energetic bar area (plus the "restaurant" side only has about a dozen tables and seems a bit cramped). After much ado about the 10pm burgers, we decided to forgo any decent dinner hour and give them a try. It was definitely worth the wait! The burgers were great and much larger than i was expecting (2 decent size patties with cheese in the middle served on a delicious fresh baked bun). I would say this is probably the best burger I've had in the A, beating out FLiP for one-on-one taste (though FLiP is definitely more creative in their burger endeavors). We also had the 5 meat platter which is one of my favorite items on the menu.
(5)Michelle S.
After all of the hype, I had to try this place. I was visiting from out of town and I knew I might be in trouble given all of the folks I talk to from Atlanta had never heard of this place. When I arrived, it was busy but as I sat there, it became packed. I was craving the burger that I had read about in the reviews. No burger on the menu. On the menu were weird things like chicken livers, veal brains, sweetbreads, etc. Although I thought I was adventurous, I did become a bit turned off by the menu. I ended up with pasta carbonara with a farm fresh egg and sliced baby squash. I then ordered a cheese plate for dessert. The pasta was okay, the egg was a bit weird and it wasn't quite cheesy enough for me. The baby squash had excellent flavor and the cheese plate, well, it was a cheese plate. The waitress, who was very friendly, suggested the sparkling pinot noir and that was very good. I thought the food was okay, nothing spectacular. I wish I could have tried that burger. The food was certainly unique. It had a hip feel to the place. Worth a try once, just didn't love it enough to skip trying other new restaurants to go back.
(3)Joshua P.
Just not very good. I love the kind of restaurant that Holeman and Finch presents itself to be - a gastropub with an interesting menu of odd bits and old classics. The execution just isn't there. Service was iffy. Food was just ok. The tartare was good, but everything else we tried missed the mark by a fair margin. Waste of time and money. Hit up Abbatoir instead.
(2)Rashar d.
I loved the service. But the food did not blow me away. I did like the defiled eggs but the burger was not the mind blowing experience I was waiting for. I would not mind going again though
(3)Patty M.
First off (I say what I'm about to say with the utmost respect to the respective Yelpers' experiences), H&P is not a health food establishment, nor is it some type of Fight Club-type restaurant. You're allowed to talk about the things that happen here -- hell, even the restaurant's website outlines Burger Time explicitly and tells you what time to show up. You also do not come here for wheatgrass shots, vegan mac and cheese, or anything else that's going to fortify your immune system or add vitality or whatever. If you have an aversion to red meat and fat and grease, there are plenty of new age communes in Atlanta that will serve you your heart's literal and figurative desire (R. Thomas is coming to mind). If you do not, hello. You are my kind of people. If I die at 40 of congestive heart failure, I will do so knowing that I ate well. Very, very well. And I can also assure you that H&P's bucket-list-worthy burger will be a vivid taste memory making it all worthwhile. I had to take the pickles off, but other than that, it was perfection. I don't use words like amazing, incredible, and perfection lightly, so heed my words well, stranger. My dining companion speculated that they marinated the meat in fish sauce. I don't know how true this is, but it certainly had depth of flavor that umami burgers are known to have. Better than the Vortex, Steak n' Shake, The Varsity, all the kobe burgers I've had, and all the other burgers I've had in life. If you take nothing else away from what I'm writing, take this: eat the burger. Eat the whole burger. You're welcome. Oh, I guess I had other food too. The memory of my burger is eclipsing the rest pretty heavily. We started with deviled eggs that had some delightful crunchy bits in the filling -- onions or pickles, maybe? -- and I made sure they disappeared quickly. Next was the steak tartare, which was great aside from the weird gummy, rubbery strings I kept biting into. I've had steak tartare before and I've never had that issue. Some kind of mix-in that I didn't like the texture of. I was worried that the mustard used to bind it all was going to be too spicy, so our server Stephen brought a little in a dipping cup for me to try. How great is that? Stephen went above and beyond in many ways, and I would love to have him again when I go back. You should ask for Stephen. He'll bring you mustard in a cup. He's okay in my book. Then the burger. I'm going to give myself a food bliss seizure if I talk about that anymore. After that came the clams. Pretty great, though the thin sauce was a little flavorless for my liking. The wild rice casserole was very earthy and dense. Wish there was more cheese. (I always wish there was more cheese.) Finally, even though my stomach was crying and waving a white flag, I ordered the sticky toffee pudding. Shut up, stomach! You'll make room for dessert and you'll like it! Oh, it was... divine. Like... slices of bread/cake soaked in sugar syrup and caramelized without burning, plus some pieces of some kind of solid, sweet something on the bottom. More toffee? I don't know how they did it. And the whipped cream on top was actual cream that someone lovingly (or angrily, which is also a distinct possibility) whipped moments before sending it my way. There is nary a can of whipped cream in sight here, and I dig that. I waddled out of the restaurant with my stomach struggling to hold my meal. It hurt so, so good. When I got home, if I flattened just the right spot on my torso, I looked like I was about 4 months along with a food baby. My only gripe was that we sat in the middle of a long table in between two different parties. I was sandwiched between two strangers and as much as I like conversation with new people, I don't like it to be forced like that. I like the option of walking away if I so choose. With this seating arrangement, I was trapped next to someone who didn't like cheese, and yet was upset he didn't get a burger. I'm pretty sure you'd want to move, too. Hint about parking: we parked across the street at the strip mall and walked over to avoid paying valet. Sorry, but I'm already dropping what little disposable income I have on the food, and you want me to pay to have someone else park my car? Nah. I will come here as often as my wallet and proximity to Buckhead allow.
(5)Lisa A.
I had the famous 10:00pm burger at 12:30, today. it's true, the burger is on the Sunday Brunch menu! We got there at about 12:15 and there were already about 15 people waiting for the doors to open. I had no idea how tiny this place was. We grabbed a seat at the communal table and happily ordered the burgers. We started with the pimento cheese spread. It's served with some sesame cracker bread, pretty tasty. Three of us had the burgers and the other person had the chicken fried steak. Burger was very good and I can see why people would wait in line for it. The onion rings were too greasy and soggy for me, but the others all seemed to enjoy them. My friend said the chicken fried steak was good, but he was bummed he did not order the burger! We also ordered two cups of the punch and we were sorry we did not order the pitcher. Perfect way to start the day and not too sweet. Service was fast, which is a good thing because by 1:00 there was a huge line of people waiting to get a table. I don't think I would try and squeeze in here at night, but I know I will be back for brunch, soon!
(5)Brandon B.
Holeman & Finch is a great find. It's a small modern pub with an inviting atmosphere and extremely attentive staff. I went in by myself after a hard day of work and sat at the bar. The bartender was professional and on-the-ball. If you like beef, try the Tri-Tip steak plate and the oysters are tasty as well. Both tasted awesome with a nice, room temperature pint of Guinness. For dessert I heartily recommend the creme brulee. It has strawberries with roasted strawberry sauce on top. F____kin' incredible. The black coffee I ordered was brewed in a personal sized French press and was out of sight. Be prepared. The plate sizes are small, tapas style. Seems like it would be an ideal late nite date spot. EAT HERE NOW!
(4)Katie E.
burger was good! and the shaved and cured ham was amazing.. salty but worth a try!
(4)Hicky F.
I just want to start by saying twice a week I try new restaurants, one for date night and one for ladies night. Last night was ladies night and we went to Holeman & Finch. The place was jam packed and they don't accept reservations, so we had to wait in the bar area to grab a seat just to wait to be seated in the restaurant. It was actually pretty cool ( although it took an hour and a half to get to a table at 9:00 on a Wednesday), because we sat right next to the kitchen where you could watch them cook. We ordered the bread box with 5 varieties and the deviled eggs, both were great! Our little cocktail girl was fun and funny and the bartender ended up slinging us some pity shots for the gratuitous wait. When we did finally sit we had been contemplating whether or not to leave, but were just happy to sit down. Our waiter was awesome and knowledgable, I told him I was a veggie and he ordered me 3 things- more deviled eggs (yummy!) a light salad with a type of young mustard green, almonds & orange zest, (delicious), and a bowl of okra with smoked peppers (fantastic!) My friend had the fresh carbonara and swooned over it. We loved the joint despite the wait. Everyone was so awesome that we returned to the bar to hang around after dinner. Thanks Holeman & Finch! P.s. We were so pleasantly surprised at how affordable it was!!
(4)Live To Feast I.
Ok, so I am obviously a little late to this party. Holeman and Finch Public House has been a foodie favorite in Atlanta since they opened and is possibly one of, if not the most, covered restaurants by my blogging brethren. I have been DYING to eat here for the longest time, but could never seem to convince my friends to head down there, partially because there is almost always a significant wait to deal with. So, I finally decided that I had put this off long enough, and flew solo for my first trip to the now famous gastropub. For those that do not know, Holeman and Finch is widely known for having the single best burger that one can buy in Atlanta. And this burger is not only absent from the menu, but is only served after 10 PM every night (and during brunch service on Sundays). Part of the reason I have never been is that none of my friends want to go unless they can get the burger, and most can't wait that late into the evening to eat. Well, let me assure you, if the burger is all that you know of H&F, you are in for a treat. There is so much more to this place than a well-crafted hamburger that it is staggering. So, if you came here for yet another review on Atlanta's most popular burger, you will be disappointed. Fortunately, I arrived around 6PM, so I was able to pony right on up to the bar and dive into their impressive drink list. Greg Best, the house mixologist and part-owner with Chef Linton Hopkins, maintains a constantly changing menu of great house made cocktails. As with everything served here, from the ketchup to the cured meats, all of the cocktails utilize house-made ingredients that give the drinks an edge over their competition. I started my evening with a Badgers Hiss (Rittenhouse Rye, Becherovka, citrus punch, and seltzer water). Light, fruity, and satisfying. In addition to a few glasses of Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year bourbon on the rocks (I'm a sucker for bourbon), I also put away a glass of The Shrub, which is a house made cranberry and ginger syrup, Gin, and lemon seltzer. I hate gin. But I loved this drink. Now for the food. Those of you that have read my reviews of Abbatoir know that I am not afraid of a little offal in my meals. So, the adventurous eater in me was immediately drawn to the "Parts" section of the menu. But if eating outside of the box isn't for you, fear not. The offal portion of the menu is only a fraction of their offerings, so you won't be forced outside of your culinary comfort zone if you aren't up for that. I started things off with an order of Deviled Eggs Three Ways. You can ask any member of my family that has ever eaten a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner with me - I F'ing love deviled eggs. These were fantastic. Unfortunately, I only wrote down two of the three "ways" the eggs were made - Country ham and Sunchoke. If you are one of those salt-sensitive people, the country ham might be a little too salty for you, but I ain't one of those people. The Country Ham deviled eggs were my favorite of the bunch. Next was the Griddled Pork Belly served on a Parker House roll, topped with Chow Chow. God DAMN I love pork belly. These were basically little pork belly sliders. The belly itself was sliced very thin, and this resulted in about 80% of the surface area being the tasty crust, which added a lot of flavor. I don't think these things lasted more than 3 minutes in front of me. Next up was a suggestion from the bartender - Pan Roasted rabbit livers, sweet potato puree, and red wine apple butter. This was a great combination of fall flavors. This dish tasted like fried Thanksgiving. Loved it. Now, my next dish was a bit of a novelty buy - Veal Brains pan fried with lemon butter and home-made croutons. I'd never had brains and wanted to be able to say that I had. What shocked me the most about this dish was how much this reminded me of my mom's pan fried veal cutlets that she used to make when I was a kid. Maybe it was the traditional pairing with the lemon butter. Either way, this didn't have the organ-y flavor that I was expecting (I know...organ-y isn't a word. Get over it). This dish tasted so much like veal, I completely forgot that I was eating brains. Finally, despite the fact that I was bursting at the seams already, I ordered the Hand Chopped Steak Tartar w/ farm egg, whole grain mustard, and shoestring potatoes. This was an excellent tartar. I think the overall "Oh my God this is so good" factor was probably diminished by the fact that, at this point, I was a little tipsy and extremely full. But there was nothing I could complain about. Full or not, I enjoyed the hell out of it. Holeman and Finch is a guaranteed good time. The atmosphere is awesome, the food is satisfying, and the drinks go down oh-so-well. Hell, I had a great time and I went by myself! And I can't wait to go back.
(5)Mark J.
Brunch leaves a lot to be desired, literally, as the menu contains only 9 food items, 3 of which work as an entrée. I'm a burger junkie (just short of a quasi-connoisseur), so I thought I'd see the H&F burger was all about. Sure, the much-hyped (more like over-hyped) burger is served more than anything else, but it's pre-cooked and sits out ready-made in the kitchen (just peer through the glass) and it tastes more like cheese & onions than beef. For $12 trust me - skip it. Today, the New Orleans plate was gone by 2 pm followed by the deviled eggs. After waiting in cramped quarters for close to an hour, we were finally seated at a "community" table (even though the actual tables stand separately) where we couldn't help but feel the cold in the poorly heated room and the relentless bellowing from the guest next to us. Basically, there's no "atmosphere" in this tiny place, and the servers move about haphazardly, expecting guests to love everything regardless of how the place feels and what's actually being served. I'm sure that dinner service is better, but with this tiny, tiny dining room, if you're not interested in sitting or standing at a noisy bar, I don't see the attraction. They've been here five years and still haven't expanded or moved. That's just fine, because you won't find my car moving anywhere near the place in the future.
(1)scott m.
Almost a year to the day that I first read about H&F I finally had the opportunity to visit, around 1:30 on Sunday afternoon my companion and I were seated at a table for brunch. Joint was hopping, and as we walked past the tiny glassed-in kitchen I saw a team of chefs creating H&F's famous burger in a well-oiled (or greased, as the case may be) assembly line. This burger is the stuff of legend: mainly because it is freaking incredible tasting, but also because of the fact that it is very difficult burger to get your hands on and mouth around. That's because they only prepare 2 dozen a day and offer them for purchase at 10:00 p.m. each evening. There are just not that many burgers to go around. The big secret is that the restaurant's limited brunch menu provides the chefs with more valuable griddle space, enabling them to pump out a larger number of burgers. No exaggeration, every single table in the entire joint had at least one burger on it. Once seated at a narrow table by the window we each ordered a Bloody Mary (deliciously spicy and served with a spear of olives and pickles) and a glass of water before settling in with the menu. We already knew that one of the plates we ordered would contain a burger, but a decision needed to be made on plate number 2. The lady opted for a breakfast dish containing stone ground grits, fried glazed pork belly and two poached eggs, served with splash of chow chow, which I just discovered is a green tomato relish. As we watched table after table receive trays full of burgers my anticipation rose. The menu was pretty impressive and innovative, but the burger was obviously something special as so many customers flocked to it. When it arrived in front of me it was a thing of beauty. Served on a standard size dinner plate, the burger sat aside a small pile of crispy French fries and two small metal condiment bowls. One contained mustard, and the other a slightly thinner than usual house-made ketchup that was a delicious vacation from the Heinz standard. The burger itself was small in stature: two patties with American cheese on top of each, a small pile of griddled onions in between the patties and a layer of home-preserved pickles (both sweet and spicy) on top. The bun was toasted and buttery (and came from the restaurants bakery outpost down the block), and as I cut the burger in half (no matter how good it was the decision had already been made to share this burger) a little meat juice and melted cheese oozed out. Oftentimes simple pleasures like a well-cooked hamburger are over-rated and over-hyped by over-zealous fans: I'll tell you right now; this is not the case with H&F's burger. The burger was damn near perfect, the fries were light, crispy and delicious and the homemade condiments were the perfect accoutrement. Normally I slather a layer of mayo on my burgers, but there was no need for it here and I felt that doing so would be insulting to the chef's creation. To sum it up, the burger was a big bucket of win. But we had another whole plate on the table, and though we had come for the burger this dish was also excellent. Though Florida is a southern state through its inclusion in the Confederacy so long ago, South Florida, where I reside, is far from the Deep South. That being said, I don't think I've ever had grits as good as these. Served in a deep bowl with two perfectly poached eggs, a couple of small but succulent slices of pork belly and a wispy trail of chow chow, this dish turned out to be a wonderful breakfast stew. Interestingly enough, the lady and I both can't stand tomatoes, but we both felt that the sweet contrast of the chow chow was an integral part of the dish. Wonder if we would have felt the same knowing it was made from the ingredient we both dread the most. As we worked our way to bottom of the bowl it became apparent that some of the delicious goodness would be left at the bottom, and I was always taught never to waste food (especially tasty vittles like this) so we asked our very attentive server for some toast. She returned with two slices of triangular cut toast coated with sweet cream butter. The combo was delicious on its own, but when used to soak up the goo from the bottom of the plate it was divine. When the waitress returned we suggested that they included the bread with this all the time, and I was told that they were going to take it into consideration. We had saved some room for desert and both gravitated to the fried blueberry and peach pie, served with vanilla sorbet. Both the waitress and hostess commended us on picking the best of their deserts, and when it arrived I was a bit surprised. I was expecting a slice of pie that was fried. Instead I got what looked like a sweet version of a meat pie or empanada. The glaze was decadent, the filling was delicious and the vanilla sorbet was a much lighter accompaniment then ice cream would have been. Nothing like a great desert to finish off an excellent meal.
(5)Gina C.
Last night my friends and I came here for dinner. We had a big party, so we waited for a good 30 minutes, if not longer. We got there around 6:30. Come early if you don't want to wait all night. The place is really small. I ordered the Southern Cola drink. It was okay, but next time I'll stick to wine. I thought it tasted like a flat cola with alcohol. As for the food my bf and I shared 4 small plates. We ordered the scallops -my fave, so delicious, shrimp - 5 good sized fried shrimp in a chili sauce (very good), panchetta carbonara pasta - it just melts in your mouth, and hanger steak -this was okay for me. The 4 small plates were a little under $50. The food is very good, but the portions are small. I was fine after I finished my meal, but my bf was still hungry. I'm glad we got dessert afterwards! Too bad we didn't stay late enough to order the burger. Maybe next time...
(4)Joel C.
I've been curious to find out what all the fuss is about this place. When Lauren S invited me to join her and a few others this past Thurs for the 10:00PM Burger, how could I resist!? My verdict....I was pretty impressed! H&F has a lot of charm to it! It's a pretty small space so be prepared to stand the entire time or fight for a table. The drinks were probably the BEST I've ever had in Atlanta. The bartenders really know their stuff and I fell in love with the Piedmont Apple. Let's get to that burger...best in Atlanta???...ummm...yeah! The simplicity of this burger...two patties with two slices of cheese, grilled onions and pickles on a freshly baked bun...was what made this burger so awesome. No fluff, no gimmiks...all delish! The best part is that it only cost ya $10.00! This will definitely become one of my favorite places to hang out and I look forward on going back often. The only down side...the "REAL" Housewives of Atlanta, or shall i say the Buckhead Betty's hang out here too with their sequence shirts, overdone hair and mac makeup galore. Seriously ladies...money does not buy class but it does buy me to be your personal shopper and adviser! Oh, and please apply makeup in the bathroom, not at the bar!
(5)Wallace S.
There's no denying that H&F makes great, well prepared food. I now make it a point to avoid the fantastic fried oysters and deviled eggs just so I can see what else is on the menu. Their food is probably a little too adventurous for a good number of my friends, but they can't help but be won over by the exquisitely crafted drinks. I love to sit at the bar and marvel at the bartender's skill at mixology. The crowd tends to be the not-quite-thirty-good-job type that are sure to be the stereotypical Buckhead Betty/Bob family in a few years. Not quite my cup of tea, but the food, drinks, and great service keep me coming.
(4)Barbara S.
So I have been reading about this famous burger for a while now. Even in NYC, I heard mention of the H&F burger. Last weekend I decided that it was time to put aside my fear of cramming myself in to the tiny space of Holeman and Finch, and give the burger a try. The burger was so perfect; the flavor, the moistness of the meat, the melted cheese, onions, pickles. MMMmmmmm. Oh, and that house made ketchup and mustard! True perfection! The fries were also made to perfection as well. Now for my drink; It was an amazing Champagne Cocktail which included Champagne with fresh lemon juice, a geranium liqueur and rum. You would think that based on the ingredients, this would be a very sweet concoction, but it was light, slightly tart and very refreshing with just the perfect hint of sweetness. LOVED it!! Can't wait to go back and let the mixologist mix up another fantastic beverage for my consumption!! On another note; So sorry to hear that H&F Bread has closed. We were on our way there today and decided to look for a menu online when we read that they are now only open for wholesale business.
(5)David Z.
Sunday brunch. Crowded. Burger. Good. Onion rings. Not bad. Homemade mustard. Yummy. HF Bakery. Dessert. Chocolate Guinness cupcake. Tasty.
(4)Rachel B.
I've since had the burger...and although I was pleasantly inebriated that burger was pretty darn good. It's really a purest burger - complete with American cheese (or some sort of high end version of American Cheese). It's buttery and yummy (unless you don't like bread and butter pickles - we had a few complaints about that) I still love this place.
(5)Alex O.
I like to eat things I have never eaten and drink cocktails the same way, so this is the best place for that. you have to go at least once if you're in Atlanta.
(5)Deanna J.
Chic and laid back. No reservations and get in line for some community dining (which you'll likely have since the number of tables are limited) and talk about the foodie-trendy cocktails with your new dining friends on either side of you. Strange location, but worth venturing into this combo of businesses for some creative, creative cuisine. A place I'll be excited to take friends and out of towners alike to show 'em how we do in Atlanta.
(5)Kelly O.
While there are already a ton of positive reviews - this place deserves another! The atmosphere is trendy yet inviting and a wide range of people. We had a drink at the packed bar (where you can dine as well) while waiting for our table. Despite the fact that once we were seated we were freezing because we were up against the window, we graciously listened to our knowledgeable waiter explain the menu. We ordered the chopped raw steak with a quail egg and french fries - and this is as raw as you can get folks. It was seasoned to perfection, but I definitely got a little queasy at the site because it looked like a raw hamburger patty. We also tried the cheese plate, scallops and what the waiter described as a croque monsieur (I can't remember the exact name on the menu) - all delicious. Then, our waiter whispered we could get on the list for the 10 pm hamburger because there were a couple slots left, so we figured why not - it was definitely worth it, and one of the freshest hamburgers I have ever had. But, the best part was the homemade mustard and ketchup. I will keep coming back here and recommend to people as well for a completely enjoyable and delicious restaurant experience :)
(5)Katy G.
Holeman & Finch gets 5 stars from me for their service. We were sat at a less than desirable table (it was in the sun) and the hostess made us aware of that before seating us, in case we wanted a different table. My husband and I both ordered the burger and it took a little while for us to get our order and without us saying anything we were brought a complimentary plate of pimento cheese and sesame crackers. The cheese and crackers were excellent. After finishing the complimentary snack we still didn't have our burgers (which didn't faze us) but the owner/hostess let us know she would be picking up our tab. As she walked away we were served and the burgers were great! It says something about the way you run a restaurant, when you are aware of your customers complaints without them actually having to complain. We will definitely be back to H&F.
(5)Todd G.
Went tonight with my father and a friend. It was a great experience. Their menu was very diverse with everything from succotash to pork belly sliders. I had the 21-year-old rum drink that was pretty tasty with a sweet honey flavor. The menu items are tapas size and best when shared with the table. I would say 2-3 orders per person would be enough for a meal. The restaurant was a little tricky to find as it is in a condo/retail community on peachtree rd. The restaurant offered complementary valet, but I think self-park would be available if you cruise on around the corner from the valet stand. Overall, it's a great place and worth a visit if you are in the area.
(4)Laura M.
There are soo many reviews of this place that I really don't need to write one, but I will. I love this spot! It's beautiful little jewel box of a bar is perfect for an after work drink with a friend or a romantic chat. The drinks are insane and have so many delicious, interesting ingredients. I had one with freshly grated cinnamon on top---wintery and wonderful. Definitely drop by after work if you want to get there before the crowd.
(5)Nicholas b.
So I am a HUGE fan of this concept, just when I was kind of thinking that the whole "gastro-pud" craze was getting a little overplayed and that the same dishes were being had all over the place... I was wonderfully pleased with the honest and trend-minded atmosphere of Holeman and Finch. Since everyone has commented on the ever-sought-after burger already, I wont go into depth about it... all Ill do is agree - it is, for sure, an amazing burger, with a solid and totally reasonable price-tag ($10)... the fries could be improved upon a little bit, it seems like they may not be doing pre-blanch in the oil correctly... but the homemade condiments are spot on for sure. We started going fairly early on after they opened, and have watched some of the dishes improve over time, as expected and a show of positive evolution in the kitchen. Was pretty let down by the sweetbreads on a few occasions, so different reasons on multiple visits, still haven't gotten a good serving of it as of yet, but my love for sweetbreads will keep my trying. The Pate has been SOLID since H&F's inception, and is my absolute favorite dish on the menu. Salads have been very decent, and I definitely recommend ordering one and throwing it into the mix of small plates as a nice little palate cleanser and something the lighten up the meal. Cocktails: have not disappointed to date, and if booze is your bag, then I would suggest sitting at one of the bar seats (which I might add are designed perfectly for conversation and dinning) and chatting with the bartender or mixologist who are always more than accommodating to craft something unique per your tastes if nothing jumps out off the list. All in all, place is great. If I lived on that side of town it would be my regular hangout, but until then, its a favorite for almost any occasion (they also have very reasonable buy-out pricing for large parties if your looking for that). Cheers.
(5)bean c.
Absolutely loved the food that this place serves. What we ordered: Rabbit terrine, Champagne terrine, Chicken liver pate, Crunchy gentlemen, Foie Gras over johnny cakes w/ bacon and maple syrup, Tri tips, Fried quail, Banana pudding, Chocolate tart. All were excellent. The terrines really stood out for me. I'm very happy that there is finally an accessible place in town to have decadent meats served the right way. Service was fast and efficient. Waitstaff was not fussy but still attentive. This place is not big or roomy. Come on an off-night and maybe the wait won't be so bad. Overall - I would like to revisit this restaurant as often and my budget would allow and order everything on their menu.
(5)Karl H.
The food is delicious, yes -- but the portions are so darn tiny we racked up $115 (w/o tip) tab and left hungry! 3 stars was a stretch for me because of this...I was really dissappointed. After the first round of orders, we asked the waiter what he would suggest that was "more substantial" since we were hungry. Literally no suggestion was given...so we just ordered another round on our own. Sorry to be a downer, but I won't be going back for dinner.
(3)Akizogn N.
The ambiance was lovely. The lamb was tender. The flounder was decadent. Didnt try the burgers though, will return for that with my boo
(5)Jason K.
Really one of the more fantastic places to pop up in ATL in the past year if you ask me. I took a great friend / first date there and was seriously blown away by the place. Went for late Friday night drinks and lit bite to eat and think that this place goes on the list. List for only the special people in my future. Not for everyone. (Don't want to spoil it in my mind...) H&F has an amazing wine list, so they have that going for them right off the bat. By the glass and insane bottles of really, really good (expensive) wine. Love it, and you will too. They have the bartender from next door at Restaurant Eugene (name slips my mind, but he really is a funny guy, pours some pretty authentic drinks with VERY original ingredients) working the cocktail menu and they are just flat out fantastic cocktails. So this place has something for everyone in that department. Food wise: I'm not a lover of pate or liver of any sort, but I was asked to try it, and I got to say it really was flat out GREAT! Well done there guys. Well done. The Crawfish Beignets is where it is at. Small little nothings perfect for the great bottle of wine that we ordered (and you should too). I think the biggest downside (and everyone who has been there will likely agree): it is small. bar area is where you want to see to people watch and enjoy the drink and lite bites, but it really is tiny, tiny. Keep it up guys. Fantastic job!
(5)josh b.
at the risk of overselling it my college pals blathered on effusively about how having an h&f burger was equivalent to stepping through the wardrobe and getting a handy from the white queen. boy were they wrong. it was better. here's how it was told to me (is all of this true? tastes like it) - the buns? baked that day three doors down. the meat? ground within the last 48 hours with beef from a farm within an hour's drive. onions and pickles? home grown. all the condiments (including the ketchup which will only be admired and will see no use...'cept maybe with fries - swear to god...if you put ketchup on this burger, well, you shouldn't be permitted to vote)? made on site. two patties, two slices of american cheese (kraft singles - bizarre, but perfect), onions, pickles, mayo & mustard on the glorious bun... tastes like the best slider you've ever had, but if you were to eat it while it was having sex with heidi klum. wouldn't steer you wrong on this. the thing about them only making two dozen burgers a day? true (on weekdays). get there to order by 9p at the VERY latest. at 10p 'the girl next door' gets on the mic and says 'hey, everybody...it's BURGER TIME!' and even if this is your first experience you'll be so excited, i swear, a lil' poop'll come out. bring extra undies. finally, while you're waiting and the excitement is building order...anything. seriously. anything. i had the deviled eggs three ways and the crunchy gentleman and they were so good i could've been convinced to streak down peachtree street for another if it weren't for the fact a burger was on the way. and if all this weren't reason enough, h&f is also home to one of the country's foremost mixologists, greg best. i sampled probably 10 cocktails the likes of which i've never tried before and every one of them made me want to sign up and fight wars for our country. seriously, if you have any sense just go and tell greg to make you whatever he wants all night long. dealer's choice until you pass out. again, you will not regret this. (warning - eating a burger at h&f will likely temper or ruin every other burger experience you have anywhere else for the rest of your life. procede at your own risk)
(5)Shannon M.
We read some review where the mixologist said something about how anyone can pour a drink, but only mixologists can make special drinks (such as those poured at H&F). The quote was annoying. But OMG this restaurant and that mixologist are both doing divine things. I actually saved the menu so as to remember what food we ate (in case the delicious memory slipped my mind). But I really don't think it was necessary. I've decided H&F is like sleeping with your high school thing years later. You know when you get down to business that it's going to be good--so your brain will kick into memory mode and saves each detail. Highlight for hubby: chopped steak served tar tare. He said it was a revelation. My highlight: all the food I didn't get to try last night that I know I'll be going back to enjoy (hello head to toe---I know where to find you). Fried haters and oyster haters do yourself a favor and go get some of that cornmeal fried oyster madness. I promise it'll change your life.
(5)Adam R.
I have been putting off writing this review until I had an entire burger for myself. I always ended up coming here after we had eaten somewhere else and it just never worked out. The first time I came here was after a happy hour event at Hot Stix, which is all you can eat. The thought of more food after that was not appetizing so I had just a bite of another person's burger. It was really good, but I could not appreciate its greatness from just a bite. This time we planned in advance. I ate my meal during the day mid afternoon but not too late so that I would be ready. I really felt like Rocky waking up and drinking a dozen eggs (and by eggs I mean pizza, and by dozen I mean two slices) then going to the factory to hit some meat, and since Holeman & Finch has meat hanging up in the window that analogy seems appropriate. We got there around 9:10-9:15 for the 10:00 burger. It was packed and we were not sure at first we could get it. Someone had decided to have their birthday there, but luckily most people had already eaten and probably did not know about aforementioned burger as it is not on the menu. We found a small corner near the bar and gradually expanded out as people left kind of like my belt gradually expanded throughout the night. The first few times I came here I tried the bartender's recommended mixed drinks which were really good. One of them had pineapple in it which I love. On burger night, I got a recommended beer which was also quite good. I am not sure why someone would pock the "none" option for alcohol on Yelp, but someone did! I feel bad for asking a chef to change something that is fixed, but I just do not eat cheese on burgers (I will pay for it later) so I had to. Luckily asking for less food is usually not a problem. The burger was amazing, and I recommend everyone go at least once, just not on the same night as I am, since there are only 22 burgers a night! Great food, great environment, great crowd for burger night (sometimes a little too crowded), though we were missing a few of my favorite regulars;)
(4)jimmy s.
Went there again last night. Had to wait about 1.5 hours for a table, but hung out at the bar and had a good time. Talked to Andy (mixologist) a little bit, he was very friendly. Ordered the chopped steak (tartare), fried oysters, charcuterie plate, and once 10PM rolled around, two burgers. The salumi/charcuterie plate was a lot more sparse than the last time I got it. Everything else rocked, but the burgers are a real treat. Plan on being there to order them as soon as 10PM rolls around. Seriously, they are that amazing.
(5)David H.
4.5 With so many reviews gushing over "the burger," you'd think that H&F is a one trick pony. Not so. H&F is what happens when high quality executive chefs get to indulge themselves and are freed from the constraints of traditional restaurant menus. Under the guise of a bar, you can serve ridiculously unhealthy but delicious food that might not have a place anywhere on a standard restaurant menu. That's the beauty of a "gastro-pub" -- pub food redone in a more sophisticated and skilled manner. I can see why this place was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2009 "Best New Restaurant" award. Anyway, Holeman & Finch is a nice place to come and sit with a few friends for a while and share a bunch of dishes over drinks. Their menu is quite diverse and it also changes regularly, so you can get a lot of variety if you're adventurous. I like variety in my meals (and I'm also drawn to unhealthy pub-style food), so this place really works for me. They also have excellent cocktails (as many other reviewers have mentioned). The dining area is quite small (if you don't want to sit at the bar), so don't expect an intimate, quiet date. The main downside is that, while each dish is relatively inexpensive, if you're eating here for a meal you're probably going to rack up a fair bill: it's like tapas or sushi. Unless you eat like a bird, you're definitely going to be in for about the same as a nice meal at a regular restaurant.
(4)Holy Guacamole M.
Good place to unwind after a long day. The food and beer selection is great. The staff seems to know more about their beverages than the food they serve though.
(3)David S.
This place rocks. Went here one night looking for good drinks and some good small plates for dinner and we got both and then some. The small restaurant was packed at 7:30 on a Sat. but we were able to find a table in the bar area. I told the bartender my typical liquor preference (bourbon) and he came back with a great drink with a small batch bourbon, grapefruit juice, bitters, etc. We asked for food recommendations, and he asked if we trusted him. In a good mood and with some confidence we said yes. First came fried oysters - succulent, perfectly cooked with a spicy remoulade that did not overpower the sweet oysters - and pork buns - my only complaint is that there wasn't more of this dish. Next we received a small pot of fresh peas and vidalia onions in a wonderful butter sauce. These were outstanding and props to our host for sending a veggie dish to us. We requested more and received hen-of-the-woods mushrooms with polenta (this was ok. Not my favorite, but a good dish) and some wonderful mussles. At this point, and after a new round of delicious drinks, we were nearly full. For some dessert we requested the sticky toffee banana pudding and would have happily eaten another. It was all good. The service, the food, the knowledge of the staff. I really like this place.
(5)Lindsay C.
Mmm, mmm this place is the bomb. I stalk their pimiento cheese. Seriously stalk it to farmer's markets around the city. The bread, the drinks, the offal, the atmosphere, the crazy cool bathrooms, the bartenders. There are a million reasons to visit H&F. Everything is top notch. I just wish I didn't have to wait when I'm there! Make sure you try the burger. I literally sweated deliciousness the first time I ate it. Word to the wise - they also serve burgers during weekend brunch. Getcha some.
(5)Dio S.
Opens late, great drinks selection, tasteful but relaxed atmosphere, and a foodie friendly menu, Holeman & Finch is one of the best late night get-together food pub in town. I enjoyed most of the items on the heavy-handed menu featuring liberal use of fats and variety meats (chef Adam: "We got the scallop and salad for the Buckhead crowd"). Chicken liver pate is velvety, fragrant, and sweet. Wonderful pork belly, roasted sweetbread, and carbonara (might be better than Richard Blais'...my opinion). I was very excited to see the range of house cured meats (hmm, even includes lardo), and did enjoy very much, but have to say the $15 sample plate falls short to Krog Bar's $20 sample plate. Maybe as good as Ecco's. Love the hen of woods mushroom on polenta, although I had it way too salty one time; so H&F's execution is not 100% consistent. The elusive burger was comically more similar to a fast food style than gourmet. My expectation was very high and I was underwhelmed, but still an amazing burger. Same thing with the fries (please chef don't kick me out of the restaurant next time after you read this...). Remoulade with fried oysters--absolutely dynamite. The amount of butter that must have gone into the mashed potatoes (here served with skirt steak) was mind boggling, every mouthful was heaven combined with a sense of doom. The beignet I was not too crazy about. Overall a fantastic menu for late night hang out for people who love to eat. Beer and wine lists are not long, but offer really good selections. The highlight though of course is cocktails made by the famous mixologist. These are definitely original and must-try. What surprised me was that you can order coffee and espresso drinks, which are not on the menu, and these will be made with Dancing Goat. Wow. And the bar staff all took coffee/espresso classes at the Dancing Goat. Really a huge wow. The first time I visited, this place struck me as looking swankier than the name and menu would suggest, but after many visits I can definitely conclude that the atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. A diverse crowd slowly transforms to one of lots of restaurant people, cooks, their friends, and gastroholics after midnight. Although this is a small space, I haven't found seating to be a problem. H&F doesn't have a singularly perfect dish, and the menu is not for everyone, but with the combination of great food, drinks, space, and crowd, overall is one of my favorite places to go eat and get together late at night.
(5)Juichia C.
the burger is the best burger i have ever had. enough said. worth any length of wait. amazing bartenders and drinks.
(5)Patrick L.
Incredible place. Known for their burger and cocktails but everything on the menu is awesome!
(4)Danielle C.
Mmmmmm! Burger Time! the cheeseburger is delicious! the meat is perfectly seasoned and has superb caramelization to give it just the slightest crunch when you take a bite. the cheese is perfectly complimentary to the taste of the burger, the pickles are the icing on top. not sure if it's customary, but they didn't even ask me a temperature preference, i generally order my burgers medium and i was very satisfied. (the fries are just there to help you savor the burger a little while longer). i followed the burger with a Southern Cola - De-friggin-licious!
(5)Jacob M.
Went for the buzz. Very good place to eat maybe a little too much hype. Good service with lots of unique menu items all made fresh. Deviled eggs are killer.
(4)Casey G.
Overrated. I really love a good burger, and after hearing a lot about the H&F burger, I finally made it out there with a group of friends. The burger was just okay, not the best I've ever had, not terrible either, but I wouldn't make it a point to go back just for the burger. The french fries were kind of disappointing. Our server was really nice and ensured our table got at least two of the night's 10 pm burger. We ordered several other things from the menu and they were a lot better (the pretzel was amazing).
(3)Stephie Z.
Just went here the other night. Be aware of the small size of this spot. the bar is as large as the dining room which isn't saying much. They don't take reservations and there is only one table in the whole place that can seat more than 4 people so if you get there after another 5+ party you have to wait awhile. The food is brought out super quick though which does help speed things up and get you out quicker. I started with a couple of specialty cocktails: the Johnny Ryall and the Piedmont Apple. I had heard how great the drinks where but I could have had those anywhere. The Johnny Ryall is essentially a shandy of miller high life, cherry liquor, and some bitters thrown in. The piedmont Apple was my fav out of the 2 but was small.. so small. Why, oh why couldn't they have given me more:(? Anyways, the apple drink was made with: wait for it...wait for it...some kind of APPLE liquor (shocker) and some other stuff and bitters. It was good though. For dinner we got their small plates, which is all they had. The plates are more expensive then apps you find at some restaurants but possibly smaller than those apps too. That was my other warning. Then again this place is new and trendy so I guess it should have been assumed that it would have small expensive plates. Okay so we ordered piminto cheese with some kind of soft crackers. It was good and a suprisingly larger order then the rest of the food we got. Then again it was cheese so how expensive is that to make. We also ate fried quail that was perfectly fried and not oily at all. It was also tiny. But I do love me 2 little quail thighs. We also ordered the cornmeal battered oysters with homeade mustard. This dish was great and well worth the price, there were probably 6 or 7 bad boys on the plate. We also ordered 2 more dishes:the lobster roll, which was good but at $16 for a 3 inch roll was not worth it, and 2 scallops in a yummy corn salad stuff, which defintely was worth it. All in all the fav dishes were oysters and the scallops. For desert we ordered the very chocolate cheesecake. Let me just say that I think this desert is a waste of money. It tastes like hard chocolate pudding. I could have eaten a bowl of sugar free instant chocloate pudding from Kroger and been just as satisfied. Again: the negatives are that this place is small, can't seat a crowd, and has tiny little plates that are a bit expensive for what you get BUT the food is very good, the drinks are decent, and the wait staff (at least for our table) was on top of things. Fav dishes: Cornmeal Encrusted Oysters and their Scallops dish. Least Favs: Very Chocolate Cheesecake and Lobster Roll (LR, simply for price... its good but way too expensive).
(4)Cat D.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and I'm always impressed. The burger, of course, is excellent, but my favorite item so far is the chicken liver with apple jelly. Everything on the menu sounds exciting and delicious though and I plan to continue coming here to try as many menu items as I can!
(4)Elizabeth K.
Such a great place! Everything I've tried has been delicious. And the bread! Omg. The bread! Still havent had the infamous burger...must go back soon!
(4)Gordon M.
From brain to anus.........you can get it here! Outstanding restaurant, world class, from the make every-little-thing-yourself school. All sausages, cured meat and pickled vegetables is made in house. I sat next to the cured meat/cheese cooler, nice pongy smell, and had a few of the house specialty cocktails. The bar is small, crowded and pub like. I sat on a little T-shape, with another couple. He was a bit of a DB, and spent more time outside smoking and on his cell phone, so I ended up spending most of the night with his girl. Cute. I was in an Italian mood so had the carbonara. Wow!! I lived in the south of Italy for a year, and this was perfect! The best I have had in USA, full-stop. The desserts were amazing too. Holeman & Finch Public House is the reason to move to Atlanta!
(5)Vang H.
Of course the burgers are why this place is so popular (and they're sold out by 9:30 Friday nights), so I'm only going to give a few thoughts on it- fresh, juicy, and melts in your mouth. Also known for their ecletic menu- they do a great job with this. I've had the pork belly and pate, but can't wait to go back and try the others (both were delish!) Pretty standard decor andn the staff are wonderful... I'm a lifer!
(4)Greg B.
Fun place. Creative Loafing said that it is a place that you let bartenders and chef's have all the power and you get Holeman & Finch. This is an accurate description. Servers, bartenders, and even chefs are friendly. You shouldn't leave this place without getting at least one mixed drink. The bartenders are pretty much the shit and could make piss 80 proof and mix it into something amazing. But in reality, they use awesome ingredients and serve with a smile. I love this place. Bit pricey, but I hope it stays that way because it is really small and tends to be on the overcrowded side of the spectrum. Very cool place to bring friends you want to impress. Hot spot. I hope it doesn't change.
(5)Diane R.
Awesome menu, awesome food! Not for the faint of heart, though. We are adventurous eaters - anything once, right? - and this place was fun. Lamb balls were on the menu so we had to give them a try. Why? Why not! The waitress raved over them, but we liked other things better... the texture was a bit squishy. The steak tartare, sweetbreads, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and fried apple pie were all top notch. We'll be back!
(5)Jeff M.
i really do enjoy this place. Others have mentioned it here. If you've never been here before, expect to drive past it at least four or five times. The only thing more difficult than finding the place is actually getting to have their famed burger. Great food, great ambiance. The burger? For a while, it was my favorite burger in all of Atlanta (until Bocado came along). It really was that good. Though it seems it's quality has been fading. Sunday brunch is a great time to go.
(4)Kathryn J.
Oh, sweet deliciousness. Don't even bother with the burger--why bother with all that pretentiousness, when you could be chowing down on ALL OF THE OTHER AWESOME THINGS ON THE MENU?
(5)Drew W.
I went here last weekend when I was on a trip to Atlanta. I literally have one of everything on the menu and I did not regret anything I had. New things I had not ever tried before like Lamb Brain and Chicken Heads for example. The understanding of flavors and textures by the cooks was just perfect. The bar tender was upbeat and brought a great atmosphere to the place. The Burgers were amazing some of the best I had ever had!
(5)j l.
OK. broken record much?? holeman & finch = sweet nectary goodness. the dude and i went for a leisurely late-night dinner, and aaaaalmost everything was perfect... i snagged a couple stools against the wall in the bar area when i walked in--nice peek into the kitchen, but who likes facing a wall?? luckily, a bar table opened up and we made a lightning-quick dash for some better seats. our server, Evan, was awesome all night. many props to him, and the rest of the H+F crew that stopped by. drinks were imaginative, and more importantly, delicious. we stuffed ourselves silly! note to self: next time, bring a couple more people to share all the irresistible items on the menu. so the food: fried oysters were fantastic, and the fried pickles that snuck their way in were very, very welcome. the steak tartare?? HEAVENLY. seriously. fold a french fry in half, fork some raw meat up on that thang and mmmm mmmm mmmm. and of course, the 10o'clock burger. it was wonderful. i give the burger five stars. (that being said, i also give the Five Guys burger 5 stars. so...do with that what you will.) THE BUN IS AMAZING. like medianoche bread. the only un-perfect parts of this experience?? the chicken liver paté was silky and luscious, but it lacked ANY of that wonderful, earthy intensity that i love about chicken livers! it just tasted like whipped butter with a tasty jelly on top. boo. and the music. it was obnoxious. when the food and the drinks are that intense, that decadent...i want music that lets me sit and savor and relish in the awesomeness going in to my mouth. the tunes on this particular wednesday night were reminiscent of Ru San's sushi disco. yikes. overall...you have no idea how glad i am that i can walk to this place.
(4)Chris R.
This place is worth the hassle! I went to Holeman and Finch last Friday night with a few friends. This is a small restaurant so I recommend getting there early if you want a table. I had heard so much about their burgers that I finally broke down and tried it. I promise you, you wont be disappointed. This is without a doubt the best burger in town. New patrons need to know that there is a limited amount of these delicious sandwiches available each night. We arrived around 9:30. We almost didn't get a table, but fortunately we made friends with someone sitting in the bar area so we took their table when they left. We ordered our burgers as soon as we sat down and we were still only able to order 2 for a table of 4 people. The drinks are unique to the bar also. The bartenders are as creative as they are talented. If you have friends coming to visit the city I highly recommend taking them to Holeman & Finch. I am certain they wont be disappointed.
(5)Bobby H.
Great Place! I didn't even eat the burger! Food: Fantastic. Portions are small but delicious! I had the cornbread fried oysters, the pork belly (best dish!), and the 3 cured meats plate. The mustard on the cured meat plate was fresh and the bread was delicious. My only gripe was that the bread had too big of holes... Price: Ok, it's expensive. But you know that going in. $5 beers, $5-10 plates. If you order enough for a meal, you're prob looking at a $50 tab. I'm a big drinker and I picked up some of my friend's drinks so my tab ended up around $100, but well worth it. Ambiance: Very small place, we had 7 people and we crowded around a small communal table at the bar area. The restaurant is divided in half by the kitchen area-bar and sit-down. The decoration is warm and inviting and made me feel really comfortable. Service: 200 stars! The guys are super trustworthy in their food selection. Trust in your bartender! Just tell them to bring you a plate or two, and a drink or two, and they'll bring you their favorites. I did that all through the night and was never disappointed (3 drinks, 2 plates). They were friendly, attentive, and def. some of the best service I've ever had. There's free valet there. We took off around 8 to go down the street to Ibiza (another amazing place, 5 stars). They told us that the valet leaves around 11 but we'd be able to go inside to pickup the car keys. We came back around 1240 and my man the bartender helped us track down the valet (who was about to leave). Again, 5 star service. Would I come back? Hell yea! I would bring people too. Don't come here if you're a nit-picky eater though. You'll be scared by the menu. Oh yeah, if you're a picky eater, why are you on yelp? Go to McDonald's, it's safe there. No sweatbreads.
(5)Yellow J.
Almost Bacchanalia good (and in some cases, better)... The staff is friendly and nothing short of awesome! The drinks are fun and creative (but expensive)... and they have REAL Mexican Coke!!! Not that kind of coke, the drink silly... I'm talking Coke that feels and tastes like you remember as a kid... Made with SUGAR and not that awful HFCS crap... It just so happens that it is imported from Mexico... Only complaint... the layout inside sucks... unless you are at the bar, the seating is terrible... but I have heard that they are to expand into the space next door in the near future....
(5)Sean W.
Yes, the burger rocks. It's everything... even the bun. Melts in your mouth. Their bread is amazing, as you might have heard. Top quality across the board. Other items besides the burger may be a bit pricey - as are some of the drinks - which is why it's only an occasional visit.
(4)Rob P.
Best burger in ATL.
(5)Derek C.
I went to H&F with a few friends because the menu sounded really interesting with stuff I won't find at other places, mostly in the "parts" section. We got 15 different plates to split between us three. They were all good portions to split between three. The cured meats were good but not great. Most of the entrees were the same quality. The marrow and pork belly buns were to die for though! Our server recommended that we finish with the bacon caramel popcorn, not a good dessert. The bacon left a salty aftertaste that I didn't enjoy much for a dessert. Overall, the meal was enjoyable. Definitely try if you're looking for something a little different to eat.
(4)Leo T.
First I'd like to say the food was amazing but the service was beyond terrible. In fact, it is the sole reason why I will never go back, or recommended this restaurant to anyone, period. To be fair, I'll talk about the food first. The Carpaccio (sp?) was phenomenal, the sweet breads were cooked and seared to perfect, as well as the pork belly. A turn for the worst comes with the mussels... They served us about 12 mussels 3-4 of which were un-opened after cooking (a sure sign they have gone bad). They were served to us, and when it was brought to the attention they acted as if nothing was wrong with them and then offered to bring us bread to soak-up the sauce. After about 10 mins after the bread never showed we asked for our check. The waitress had the audacity to charge $0.50 for bread on a ruined dish. After it was brought to her attention she was kind enough to take the bread and the mussels off the plate. When we brought it to the attention of the manager that a dish was served to us with at least 25% of the product potentially rancid, she tried to talk her way our of it and said "sometime that happens with mussels, just because they don't open doesn't mean they're bad." Anyone who has ever cooked mussels knows this is WRONG! As we were walking out the manager had the gall to mock my sister when she walked out of the restaurant. There are plenty of places in Atlanta comparable to Holeman & Finch, and each and every single one should be considered before choosing to spend your money there. We dined there on 11/20/2010
(1)Vy A.
I had a chance to try the burger again and it was MUCH better this time - it wasn't nearly as salty and the texture was great. I can't say it is the best burger ever but it's an excellent burger, and I'll be back. The pickle is a really nice element of the sandwich.
(4)Mela C.
I came here by myself one night and I'm glad I did. Since there is some seating that has people sharing the table picnic-style (I don't know what it is actually called) I was able to have an interesting conversation with the people next to me. I took my time and enjoyed my food... I had the fried apple pie, H&F hotdog, and the gouda cheese. It was all so flavorful and yummy! The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, and endlessly patient, which I noticed during my wait while I heard customers ask the host the same question over and over. I would definitely go back.
(5)Sarah A.
The 5-star rating is partially on behalf of my boyfriend. We stumbled in here a year or two ago with no expectations and were blown away. I might rate H&F 4 starts because I tend to prefer less rich, granola-y food...but tons of places cater to that kind of palate and not many offer the kinds of things H&F does, from sweetbread to duck prosciutto to pates, all of top-notch quality. (By the way, the classic chicken liver pate is probably my favorite dish here.)
(5)Joi M.
I like that the restaurant provides parking in the garage. The cheeseburger is really good but I saved half for home because I like mine with tomato. The fries are great as well. Not too salty or crispy, and fried perfectly. I went for Sunday brunch and even though I arrived before the restaurant even opened there were already patrons waiting outside!
(4)Lynne B.
For a few reasons, my expectations for this place were pretty high. I wish that I could say that I wasn't disappointed but a teeny tiny part of me was. They don't take reservations - which is no big deal here in Atlanta. Any place that doesn't take reservations back in SF, you have to get there at 5.30 to secure a table or a place at the bar. My friend and I got there around 6.00 and getting a table (in such a small place) wasn't a problem. I was surprised at how small the actual bar area was - again, I was expecting a little bit more since there is probably only room for about 6 people at the bar itself. I was also really surprised at how small the restaurant was - unless I totally missed a larger dining room, the only seats are right to the left of when you enter the space. I would say that there is no more than seating for 40. Again, maybe I totally missed a whole other dining room...and if so, someone please let me know. Once we sat down (table for two right next to the window), I got a chance to check out the decor which I really liked. Warm, cozy, and loved the huge, hanging drum shades in the dining room. But as much I really liked the interior, I was not a huge fan of the entire wall of windows looking out at the valet/front entrance to the hotel next door. Now finally...on to the food itself. We started out with a glass of sparkling pinot (pretty much a rose) and the steak tar tare and the duck liver pate. The pate was TO DIE FOR!! Honest to god - it was more like dessert than a small plate. There was this awesome sweet gelee on the top of the pate and although I forget what the waiter said that it was, it kicked ass. I wanted to just eat it with a spoon! The steak tar tare was good - not great - but really good. But maybe it would have been great had I not eaten some of the pate first. A note on our server - really nice guy and gave a great rundown of the menu (even if he did cover every single item listed) but he definitely seemed miffed every time that he came by our table and we weren't ready to order. We told him that we planned on being there for a while since my friend from SF was in town and we had some serious catching up to do - but he couldn't have given two shits. We ordered a bottle of wine and had additional glasses on top of that so it wasn't like we were sitting there for hours on end drinking water and eating free bread! But by the time we left, he had lightened up a bit. Back to the food. The next two dishes that we ordered were the scallops over sweet corn and some salad of which I am totally blanking on. Both were really good (I'm a sucker for scallops and sweet corn. Hello Rathbun's!). Then for dessert we decided to try the chocolate brownie with black pepper ice-cream. I'll tell you right now, I really wanted the ice-cream to taste like black pepper, shoot, even have a smidgen of black pepper flavor. Either my palate totally sucks or there were only trace amounts (that's my CSI skills kicking in there) of black pepper. So what we ended up with was a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream. It was good - but I could have had it anywhere. All in all, we had a great meal with some minor misses throughout the course of the night. I would definitely go back - but it's not at the top of my list.
(4)Ryan F.
Yes, the burger quality has gone down. But the real tradgedy here is the onion rings. They went from the absolute best I'd had to shittier-than-frozen. You guys are slippin'.
(3)A K.
I am starting my review with the overall sensation of the place. I wouldn't deny that this place is very modern, young, trendy and cool. ( all the words associated with the hype of young professionals can be used here. )This place is not very obvious from the street and i admit, i have passed this on Peachtree street maybe a hundred times and never once did i notice this restaurant lurking in the corner of a high rise building. However, i have my husband to thank for surprising me with this wonderful restaurant. We decided to try out this place as we were on a tapas hunt since we had a really full lunch and weren't really hungry at 8pm. which later i realize it was a smart move or maybe a life-saving move too. I said that because when we reached the place, it was ultra packed, (not because it had a lot of people, but i think mostly because the place was only SO big.) we were told the wait was going to b about 30 minutes for a table for 2. we had to squeeze our way towards the bar and couldn't even get near the bar area. We decided to park ourselves at the only stool available by the walkway where i could rest my feet from the unforgiving heels i decided to wear that night, and my husband had to keep taking deep breaths and lean against the wall so that people can walk past him in the walkway. Even So, we decided to make the best of the situation and pamper ourselves with alcohol. the price for cocktailes ranges between $9-$13 (if i remember..) and i asked for the sweetest one avail which was still a little too bitter for my taste but just the cuteness and sophistication of the appearance of the cocktail was enough to cover up the bitterness of the drink. After about an hour wait, (which seems to pass by fast as we were enjoying ourselves doing some people-sightseeing and cuz we weren't on verge of dying of hunger) we were finally shown to the dining area across the bar. i was quite shocked to see the petite dining area and did a count of the tables around the area. there were only about 10 tables all in all! no wonder i had to wait for an hr! it was really amazing to see a restaurant opening for business with only 10 tables n letting their patrons squeeze in the bar area and wait for an hour for tapas on a friday night. however, we dove into our meal right away. We decided to try the ever so famous burger, deviled eggs, pork belly, mussels, and pork terrine. deviled eggs were ok, i feel that anyone could replicate it at home. but for $3, it was pleasant. pork belly and mussel was unforgettable. pork belly was served with grits (whoever thought of such a combination must be a genius and daredevil!).. i was never a fan of grits and that grit, i almost licked the plate clean. the little cubes of green tomato add touch of sweetness onto the dish and was very savory. I had always been a big fan of mussels and theirs was really good. we had to ask for extra bread to soak up every bit of the mussel gravy. However, we were very disappointed with the Famous Burger. it was just a step higher than Wendy's (yes i am not kidding..).. nothing memorable. Well to sum up my visit, Love the decor, the music, the crowd. Hate the wait. The price was Okay too.. not very expensive.. we ordered way too much and filled ourselves to the extent of near coma and we were pleasantly surprised when the bill came. So, if you are thinking of a nice and fun weekend out for a little and hype dining experience, this is the place to be. If you are bringing a date to impress, just be prepared to think of enough fun and interesting conversation to entertain ur date for the one hour wait or at least prepare to spend on drinks to keep ur date happy!
(3)Thomas W.
I didn't know they were producing food like this in Atlanta! H&F is a big city gastro Pub w/ amazing food and a really strong and unusual beer list. The food is off the charts good. We had a little bit of everything: Rabbit Liver and Grits w/ a sweet sauce. It was so good we got two orders of it. The Oysters were great- fresh and tasty. I wouldn't come here if I wanted to eat two dozen of them but they were good and fresh. The Deviled eggs were really good too. The Burger was yummy but not the best I've ever had- I've had some great Burgers though so thats not a diss. The Beef Tartar was great- one of the best I've ever had. The moles were great too- they were good and spicy with a big piece of butter bread to soak up the sauce! I really loved this place. Friendly service and super yummy food. They lose a half star for very limited hours though....I wish they opened around 2:30 instead of 5:00 though- It would make it easier to swing through here and grab a beer after work!
(5)Nicholas N.
So I went here twice to try to get a hamburger. The first time I went at 9:45pm, they were spoken for. So I came in at 8pm to pre-order one so it was not so bad. I expected more from the burger, a bit salty so I was disappointed for waiting for 2hrs to get one. The other items were pretty good Pretzel, Crispy Pork Rinds, and Cheese platter were all great items. I mean when I think In and Out Burger tastes better that is pretty sad... Hey Atlanta do you guys have In and Out Burger?
(3)Chris C.
I have been going here for a while now, and it's always top notch. Superb mixology and tasty treats. Tonight, though, my opinion was validated by Chef Gordon Ramsay who left with the verdict, "Delicious". Enuff said.
(5)Alex R.
I went here super excited about the burger, but left most impressed by the drinks and the tuna tartare. The burger wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Luckily the rest of the meal made up for the minor let down I experienced after years of burger hype. The overall quality of the dishes was impressive; everything we ate was enjoyable and some dishes were outstanding.
(4)Felix H.
Holeman and Finch has the best cocktails in the city. The menu is chock full of wonderfully executed unusual munchies and the 10pm burger alone is worth a visit, but you really have to dodge the nights when the Buckhead fratties invade the place. Yes, the bar is supposed to be social, but please, don't come for a beer and scoff at the offal at the table next to you and then worse, let your girlfriend steal bread from another patron's basket "because she's had a bit too much to drink." Ugh. H&F needs to move the hell out of Buckhead and into Midtown.
(5)Ron B.
I just go for the burger, which is one of the best.
(5)K W.
i'm not afraid to admit i'm a snob, especially when it comes to good eats and booze. sweet jesus, this place reeks of pretension, and i like it. on a recent visit, i sampled a ton of goodies as a good glutton should, and i wasn't disappointed. minus one star for trying to pass off a sazerac (nola, baby!) as something called an ~*oracle*~ (squigglies for effect cause the name of this drink deserves it).
(4)Sara W.
I arrived at H&F straight off a (delayed) flight from Houston. The flight was bumpy, and I was hungry and irritable. I needed a drink, a cheeseburger, and great company. Fortunately, I got all three things at H&F. This place ain't easy to find. We drove right by it once, but found it on our second drive by. The only sign is a pretty design of the letters H and F. Parking is around back - complimentary valet? Yes, please. We arrived around 9pm on a Friday night and were lucky enough to snag the only available spot in the restaurant. It was one giant, shared table, and our party of four fit nicely in the center. The lovely Melonie T. of Atlanta and her hubs had been dying to try this place, and I'm so glad she suggested it for mine and Mr. W's first night in town. We started with drinks. Both of us girls had a nice Italian red and the boys had beer. I like how the beers here are served in that beer brands glass. That was pretty awesome. Our server was friendly, although he forgot about my wine once, and our meals came out pretty fast. Together we shared a couple orders of deviled eggs three ways, beef sirloin, pork shoulder, and mussels. I've always been a fan of deviled eggs, and these were superb. I believe one had bacon in it (winner!), one had relish, and one had cayenne. Delicious! The pork shoulder was perfection. I worried that it would be fatty and it wasn't at all. The meat was moist and flavorful and just feel apart at the slightest poke from the fork. I didn't try the mussels, but the sirloin was great too. The serving was small, and I learned that parsnips pretending to be mashed potatoes are kind of irritating, but the meat itself was very tasty. We asked our waiter about the hamburger situation around 9:45 and placed an order for two - for my Houston readers who don't know the legend of the H&F burger; H&F only makes their burgers after 10pm, and they only make 24 a night. I believe they make 72 on Sundays during brunch, but these things are a rarity! "That was the best burger I've ever had." Those were my husband's exact words after that tasty experience. I chose to savor my half while he hurried through his, and I had to tell him "yes, I'm going to eat that" at least ten times before I finished up. Everything about this burger is amazing. The patty is part ground beef, part brisket, all deliciousness. It's very lightly seasoned, and incredibly juicy. The house baked buns are soft and buttery, and the red onions give each bite a nice punch. Topped with bread and butter pickles, American cheese, and house made ketchup and mustard, this burger is a masterpiece. I'm not sure if I could say it's the best burger I've ever had, but it's definitely in the top 5. I just have trouble making serious statements like that. I honestly feel privileged to have had a burger here, and I have Melonie T. and Yelp to thank for it. And I'd just like to add - H&F, if you're reading this, hows about opening up a place in Houston? You could only sell burgers and make millions, I promise. Think about it.
(5)Alex D.
Visited on Sunday for brunch. Sat at the bar and loved the whole experience. The mixed drink selection is great. Our bartender was awesome! I asked him to surprise me... Told him what I didn't like. Loved what he did. And... the burger... YUM!
(5)Sasha H.
Truly, "as good as it gets!" Host made a joke as we walked in, and, it was funny. He and our servers were all adorable, funny, and awesome! Not to mention great at their jobs. But more importantly, the food and drink, was to. die. for. The rundown: - Deviled eggs 3 ways - duck ham, Sriracha, and chow chow - all delicious, gobbled up in about 3 seconds flat. - Housemade pretzel and mustard - so simple, so good. Am craving this right now. Great crust on the pretzel. - Charcuterie plate - smoked lardo, bresaola, duck ham - came with homemade mustards, pickled carrots, pickled green tomatoes, and one other pickled veg that I no longer recall. Favorite was the smoked lardo, duh. But everything was incredible. We practically licked this plate clean. - Marrow gratin - words can only diminish this dish. This may be one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. Marrow, covered in buttery crumb, slathered on country bread. Good candidate for last meal on earth. - Veal sweetbreads - have had better sweetbreads, but the accompanying greens and sauce were truly great. - Veal brain - first time eating a cerebral organ. They came with capers (scrumptious) and butter with a side of toast (aka very heavily buttered toast for the slow learners). Don't know how much of a fan of brain I am, it has a very fatty mouthfeel and is hard to eat a lot of. That said, this preparation was awesome and flavorful. - Steak tartare - a close second to the marrow gratin. This was my first time eating raw meat, and I honestly didn't notice. The meat was seasoned to perfection and texturally amazing, it very well could have been unicorn sashimi. - And finally, the infamous burger. Really delicious, but a bit oversalted. Jack's Press cocktail was one of the best I've ever had. Dinner companion was sick of hearing me gush about it after every sip. I don't live in Atlanta, so need. recipe. now. Coke drink was also pretty good, the harmoniousness of the flavors in both drinks was pretty incredible. For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pudding cake. Let me note that, all the above dishes were consumed by two people. So we were stuffed. But even if we had just participated in an eating contest, I would still order this dessert. It is every amazing dessert you have ever dreamed about all-in-one. It has a moist crumb like a cake, creaminess like a bread pudding, chocolateyness like a brownie or molten chocolate cake, crispy caramel edges, just incredibly delectable and perfect. This was the meal that solidified my love for ATL.
(5)SC S.
The food is excellent. The BF and I liked the deviled eggs so much that we ordered them twice. My problem is with the wait. We went on a Monday night and got there at 8. We were told that we'd be seated in about 30 mins, 2 hours later we sat down. The BF ordered the burger and I got the trout. the burger came out about a half hour after we sat down, and it took an additional hour for my trout. the portions are super tiny, and I had to come home and eat to fill my tummy (there was no point ordering anything else cause if I had I'm sure I'd still be there waiting on it). Food-5 Service-2 Overall experience-3.5
(3)Shannon C.
Best burger in town!!!!
(5)Mark P.
First off why are so many reviewers complaining about the view - who cares, if you're in the company of good friends you shouldn't be daydreaming by looking out the window. I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. Everything I had heard and read was pretty much true. We were a party of 3 that arrived around 7PM and were sat right away in a nice booth. We ordered 10 dishes between us not including dessert. The cornmeal fried oysters were the best, they melted in your mouth. The carbonara, cornish hen, steak tartare and bone marrow were all superb. I should have ordered the veal brains - oh well, next time...and the next time will hopefully include the 10PM burger. If I had one complaint it would be the napkins, mass towels don't make good napkins - to linty!
(4)Jason S.
My biggest regret is that none of us had a flash on our camera phones to take decent pics to take with us. But the awesome food and great service is the best take away. My sister and a friend I grew up with in California kept telling me that they finally found a great burger place in ATL...or rather, a great place that served a great burger. I was taken there the other day for my birthday. While waiting for our burger, we had the beet salad, Sepelo island clams, chicken liver pate, pasta cabonara and pork belly....I know it sounds like a lot, but remember, it's a pub and the dishes are portioned apropriately. All in all, very good food. The burger...awesome. These guys really understand how to make something so simple so great. It takes cooks who love food to make great food. I feel this joint has these kind of cooks. Too many restaurants employ cooks who solely need a paycheck and care nothing about food. Kudos to the team who manages this crew. ...the service was great too; on point, friendly and professional.
(4)lauren b.
My new fav place!!! The kind of low key, fabulous place I want to stop at every night. Amazing drinks, to die for food, wonderful attitude free service, seriously just can't say enough about this place. Have yet to be dissappointed, and have yet to get the burger, imagine that. Atmosphere is probably way cooler than me but I am made totally comfortable here. Thanks guys!!!
(5)Dave C.
Great small plates restaurant. The menu is unique and changes fairly frequently. Each dish is wonderfully prepared. The food quality and presentation are both superb. The limited quantity of cheeseburgers served each night at 10pm (often sold out in advance, so get there and order early) are amazing. They are simple, yet extremely flavorful.
(5)Tracey B.
I'm going to say this once and don't ask me to repeat myself. I ate the head cheese and I liked it. It sounds nasty, but tastes delicious, and the deviled eggs were unbelievable too. I never thought I would rave about deviled eggs, but here I am.
(4)RJ P.
This is a must when in the ATL area. Love this place and would go back anytime and take all my friends and colleagues.
(5)Douglas O.
The Sunday Brunch was good, the pancakes were yummy and just the right size. The hamburgers still are the craze, which you can have on the weekend brunch or I believe after 10pm weekdays. The fries are cooked in duck fat to make them taste cleaner. I left impressed, friendly staff, tasty food.
(4)Ali P.
Perhaps my palate is not as sophisticated as I thought. I found the food at Holeman & Finch to be good, but not spectacular. Truthfully, so many 5 star reviews had my hopes up a little high. We started out with the Chicken Liver. It came with some unbelievable toast that seemed to be steeped in butter. This was new ground to me, never tried chicken liver and I was a bit scurd. I bravely picked up the toast and went for a dip, but the surface of the chicken liver was hard! Ooops, you have to spread it on, so we tried it. Surprisingly good. Next the Legendary Burger came out. Double patty, medium rare, perfect bun, ultra-thin sliced pickle, and a little onion. We had to split the burger because apparently it was the last one. The burger was good. Very good. But honestly, for $10? Hmmmm.... I could have made ten of the same burgers at home for $10. Maybe even better. The only thing that mystified me about the burger was the bun. Where can I get some buns like that. Amazing. Another irritation was the whole 22 burgers per night. That just doesn't make sense to me. What? They want people fighting over the burgers like back in the Cabbage Patch Kids days? The last course, as we had shared the dishes to get a taste of the place, was the Short Ribs. The Rib meat was tender and fatty, soft and as aforementioned in another review, had that 'melt in your mouth' quality. One thing I noticed is that H&F was able to bring out a great deal of flavor from the meats with a minimal amount of seasoning. No doubt the food is good, but in my opinion over priced for what you're getting. I've paid for expensive meals but usually, you get at least a filling plate. I'd need two of those burgers to fill me up if i was hungry. And when they make only 22/night isn't it a little greedy to take 2 out of 22 into your own stomach? I'll bet they have a one per customer rule. Over all, it's a really nice place for drinks and over priced, appetizer sized plates. But they really do pack some flavor in those little bites. If the price was more appropriate (for my little coin) I'd give it 4 or maybe 5 stars, I'm going with three because the place left me broke and still hungry, haha. I recommend Holeman & Finch for sure, it's a real experience, beautiful place. But peasants like me can't afford to hang out there every night. Bon Appetite Fellow Diners
(3)Brittaney D.
No complaints...The people behind the bar are fantastic (Shawn) and exciting to be around...even after midnight. This place has a brave menu that boasts 'parts'. Its exciting to eat somewhere that makes something wonderful out of the nasty bits. Very fast kitchen...If you're not scared to spend a $50 on a few drinks and a few items from the menu and a NICE TIP, this is the perfect place. Nice atmosphere, great food and lovable staff....what more could you ask for?
(4)Erica J.
yummo. cured berkshire ham- melted in my mouth crispy pork belly- could have eaten 10 orders of this, grits were superb too gratin of morrow- flavor was a bit bland, not my favorite hand-chopped steak tartare- great hint of wasabi served with potato strings farm egg & pancetta carbonara- perfect pasta, perfect egg, perfect pancetta lamb sausage (can't remember the dish)- great spicy flavor break box with salted butter- had to eat every type of bread in the box so good so good so good.
(5)matt h.
CHANGE YOUR KETCHUP! 4th time having Holeman's amazing burger this past weekend and the only thing that comes up over and over again to anyone I bring here is.... "if only they had good ketchup...cause this ketchup tastes like sh*t!" That's 4 different groups of friends I've taken to Holeman for the burger! All of them loved the burger and could not stand the ketchup! Why not just own up to the fact that Heinz is the best and call up the distributor. Trust me, no one will think any less of you. Other than that everything on your menu is outstanding!
(4)TurboFerret S.
Best bar in town. Crowded but that's because they are a freaking awesome place to eat and drink.
(5)Wolfgirl E.
Best place for industry folks! Awesome cocktails (I've yet to have better in the city- the handmade bitters, syrups, and the like really put these drinks at the top of my list- and lots of people may be trying to copy H & F... but they aren't H & F and they don't share my love of Absinthe like H & F does, anyway) great small plates, a wonderful, friendly, fun staff, and an overall great atmosphere. If you're not an adventurous eater, this place isn't for you. If you can't appreciate a well crafted drink and you'd rather swill some shit down at your sports bar on the corner, this place isn't for you, either. But if you truly love good liquors, wonderful food, and an appreciation of ingredients... H & F is home. The burger IS the best in the city.
(5)Gloria M.
I came here on a weeknight, and the wait was 1 hour! I think we ended up waiting for around 30 minutes instead? Ordered the deviled eggs, bone marrow, liver pate spread, steak tartare, and the famous burger. Deviled eggs were eh, I think I got the one with bacon in it? The bone marrow tasted like....sweat. It was my first time trying it so maybe it just wasn't meant to be? Steak tartare was the best thing I ate..the burger was sooo salty. The ketchup it came with tasted a bit too sweet but the fries were good!! I shall come again to try the other dishes...and it was fun watching the kitchen make some of the food :D
(3)Barney B.
what an odd, odd, terribly odd space. don't get me wrong, I love what they are trying to do - and for the most part they succeed. but there is only one place in this joint that felt at all comfortable, and that was the john. everywhere else was weird angles, seating, protruding counters or walls - just plain oddness of space. and I wish I could say I knew how they could have done things better - the only thing I can think of is kill the tables back towards the parking ramp and just make this one huge bar and then keep serving me your fine damn food and your awesome damn beer. because while the space is odd, the place is bang on. like all 'small plates' places, expect to have your wallet sucker punched - but it's worth it. every item off the menu (we had 8) was perfect - the beer selection (and corresponding descriptions from the bartender) worked out awesomely. it is the perfect place. so long as you dig sitting in a Picasso painting.
(4)Trip B.
I couldn't remember the exact cocktail I ordered after the meal but it was very similar to a gin fizz except for the fact that it was with Bulleit bourbon. I'm craving one of these a couple days later.
(5)Chris L.
If your giving this place 5 stars then you have not been to Abattoir. I'm going to just come out and say it, Abattoir has this place beat hands down! Silly me falling for a novelty burger (good not great and the homemade ketchup doesn't help), Steak tartare good, duck pastrami excellent and the cheese plate falls short. This place has every new age equipment that would make any chef's mouth water but that doesn't always translate into success on the plate. I'm glad I went but I would not go back knowing Abattoir is just a hop skip and jump away.
(3)Lori B.
I would have started out at four or four and half stars, but then I had their much anticipated burger and had to kick it up to five. This is the kind of burger that makes a demure little flower turn into a no mannered slob that will cut you if you get too close to her food. All polite and dainty behavior was out the window once I smelled and saw the burger. It was the kind of burger that makes you not want to eat any other restaurant's burgers even the burgers that you usually really enjoy. It is the kind of burger that will make you in an instant not care about the good dinner conversation you are having. The service, décor and ambiance is also wonderful. I also love all the small plates I've had there especially the butter beans and spaghetti squash. I'm working up my next big meat craving and will hopefully satisfy here with a late night burger.
(5)christina h.
I had heard such rave reviews from friends, I had to go. I'm happy that H&F met my expectations. The atmosphere is slick, intimate... and my favorite... quirky. The food was great, although we went for a safe route on our first visit (no liver for me please). We arrive @ H&F (beside Restaurant Eugene) and had a short wait for a Thursday night. While we waited, the drink specials come out on a piece of cardboard box and we were left to survey the hanging meat nearby. We were quickly seated by a guy who didn't wear the classic, cheesy greeting grin. The waitress was knowledgable.. and you guessed it ...quirky. We ordered scallops, mushrooms (don't be mislead by the Hen in the name), calamari and another vegetable. Overall, great experience and next time I'll have to remember to order the Crunchy Gentleman.
(5)Shack D.
I would eat here every day if I had the funds... I try to eat here as much as I can. Some updates: - Screw the burger, try the hotdog. Really damn good. - On Saturday mornings, they are selling bread/pastries from H&F Bakery. There is some product available for walk in but call and order before noon on Friday to get your bakery fix. I suggest the bacon bread, the bran muffin, and any of the croissants. Oh, and the fried pies... - Try some of the offal. You will not be disappointed. Leave your hate at home. Listen to your waiters and bartenders - they know best. Don't complain. Tip your waiters well. FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T VISITED: Be prepared to wait - standing up - in very close proximity - to lots of people - who are having a good time - and are probably loud - who are willing to spend a good amount of cash - on many plates of great food - and the best drinks in the city.
(4)Michael H.
Yes, the food is as good as you've heard. Yes, the view and seating layout kind of blows. You do know you're in Atlanta............right?
(4)Julie Y.
Took awhile to finally eat here, and their limited seating did not help. Had the marrow gratin which was amazing! Nice and unctuous with their delicious bread. I love that dish! Also, enjoyed their pork belly because fatty pork and creamy grits are two of my favorite foods though I did not care for the chow chow. I'm glad that they tried to incorporate vegetables into the dish, but the sweetness didn't work for me. The scallops and sunchokes were executed well, but the endives reminded me of the Asian vegetables my mother forces me to eat. Definitely coming back for the marrow and to try more parts.
(4)Jennifer C.
The food was creative, and fresh. They have combinations of flavors that are innovative, but also not too daring, so they're easy to love. The one stand out for me, oddly enough, was the watermelon salad we ordered. They used a local heirloom watermelon and it looked nothing like the watermelon I'm used to seeing - it was a beautiful deep red, and it was so dense and delicious. I guess that's what a watermelon really used to taste like! And I loved the bits of lime tossed in - sweet and puckering at the same time. The service was wonderful. And the cocktails delicious!
(4)Eva D.
Heaven on earth. This is the place for true foodies in Atlanta. Once you've been here, you'll know. Fabulous selection of meat and cheeses and great rotating dishes such as hen of the woods mushroom, scallops, carbonara etc. H+F burgers are fantastic, but there are far better things on the menu so please be adventurous! Cocktail list is not to be missed.
(5)Colleen M.
the parts menu is amazing!!!!
(5)Anthony D.
Finally made it here last night. I got the burger, and the bacon caramel popcorn, and my boyfriend got the tortellini. Everything was delicious and full of great flavor. That burger really was something. I will definitely have to go get it again. Please go try this place if you have not yet experienced its goodness!
(5)Murali P.
I am yet to figure out the hype about their burger. It's good, I agree but I have had equally good ones. Maybe I fell for the hype and had higher expectations
(3)Len J.
Fantastic as always If you haven't had the Georgia Peaches run don't walk. Yes, their that good. We came tonight for the cheeseburger and it was delicious. As always. I left feeling stuffed and happy. Thanks Sam for great service
(5)Kelly M.
Best burger in town. If you are a burger lover you will enjoy this. Just the right flame and amount of cheese. Its amazing. Very simple and delicious. The fries are great but they could add a little more to the plate. Best burger hands down.
(5)Clint S.
Overall great experience. Burgers are top notch and affordable. Fries are cooked well. Even the condiments are great. Speaking of, it's a true testament to this burger that it needs no condiments whatsoever. I also shared the sticky toffee pudding with my girlfriend. I feel bad for not taking a picture. It's a very generous portion for sharing. Tastes great. I think the best part is that it isn't overly sweet. Don't let the "wait" intimidate you. Been here a couple of times now. You can almost always find room at the bar.
(5)John S.
Came back for visit #2. This time to try the burger after reading many reviews on such topic. I also ordered the bone marrow. The first time I had bone marrow it was in Scottsdale Arizona. A life-changing event. I wanted the same experience here. It fell way short to a non-event. The bone marrow dish here was coated in a gritty substance that resembled cornmeal or some fine dusting of breadcrumb - not sure which. But whatever it was, it totally removed any flavor provided by the bone marrow - a total loss and a total fail. Second, the burger. Although presentation was a 9 or 10. The flavor was a nothing. I don't know what the hype is! The bread/bun was good. Perhaps the meat alone was the kicker. I don't know. I got no response with my taste buds. Another non-event. I'll add that my companion thought the burger was the best she ever had. The cocktail I ordered really kicked butt! That is something they really master here. My first visit here was EXCELLENT - tried a variety of goodies. Second visit - a total miss (except the cocktail). I will return, but I must reduce the stars. When I come for bone marrow, I want to TASTE bone marrow.
(4)Shan K.
Awesome! We came here for dinner and started off with some cocktails at the bar since there was a 30 min wait. Don't remember which drink I got but it was delicious and potent. The space is small and intimate - great for dates or small groups (4-5 people). My friends were raving about 'the burger' so that's one of the things we ordered....and YES it was good. Simple burger but flavored and cooked perfectly. It wouldn't say it was the burger I've had but it was pretty decent. We also ordered a bunch of other dishes to share and all of them were really great. I would imagine everything on the menu is good based on our experience here. They also have a really cool glass fridge where they keep their cuts :) Definitely recommended!
(4)Samantha L.
I came here for drinks with a group of 6 people on Thursday night around 8pm. I am a HUGE Old Fashioned fan and am so happy to report that this is the best Old Fashioned I have ever had. Only sad part is I live in NYC! I have had only 1 other Old Fashioned on par with this one. The orange aroma you smell when you go to drink the Old Fashioned is amazing. The bartender was able to get this without muddling anything or rubbing the orange on the glass to make it messy. It was truly a treat to have an Old Fashioned this good! Get an Old Fashioned! You won't be sorry!
(4)Ravi G.
Are people insane?! This burger tasted like a McDonald's double cheeseburger. All the burgers come well done and are basically two thin greasy patties with crappy American cheese. Eat this then go to mcdonalds and tell me I'm wrong. The fries were good and only redeeming part of this meal. I had gotten the hush puppies as an appetizer which were also worse than long john silvers counterpart. Even the service sucked. This place is tiny and not even close to capacity when we ate and the server(s) did not come around often and didn't even ask us how our food was. They all seemed pretty amateur. I got my burger packed to go and they have me a fancy brown paper bag. There was even a party that left after a few minutes after sitting cuz the menu is so limited. How is this the BEST burger in Atlanta?! My minds been blown
(2)Alexa A.
Have you ever wanted to find a place that combined badass specialized cocktails with amazingly crafted comfort food? Holeman and Finch has you covered. Every cocktail we ordered was fantastic - but strong so watch out! For starters we did the devilled egg trio and bacon caramel popcorn. Both were good but I definitely liked the popcorn more. The egg trio comes with one of each flavor of egg so if two people are gunning for the same flavor it gets a bit awkward. For our mains most had the burger and I had the carbonara because I was craving some pasta. It was wonderfully cooked and well spiced. Still, when I tried a bite of my sister's burger (which she graciously shared) I saw why that's what the restaurant is known for. Perfectly cooked, and wonderfully juicy, my mouth is watering just thinking about their delicious take on a pretty standard menu item. What to order: get a HOT ROD! cocktail and a burger and you'll be one happy camper.
(4)Shyam S.
I feel terrible writing this, but I thought the H & F burger at Turner Field was better than the original product. GASP I know, I'm fucking terrible, but I had what can only be described as a foodgasm the first time I bit into the H & F burger at the Ted ... and I waited a whole year to try the real deal, and just didn't think it was as good as the first one. On the other hand, the star of the meal for me was the BBQ brisket slider. Delicious.
(3)Shawn D.
2 of my best friends and I having dinner and drinks on a Saturday night while visiting a new city- it doesn't get much better than that. The food at Holeman & Finch doesn't either. We started with the pimento cheese and our server, Sam, provided us with solid suggestions for a charcuterie plat: bresaola, guanciale, and 2 delicious cheeses. One of the cheeses was really intense. I'm talking about the kind that makes your mouth feel somewhat tingly and numb, but in a good way. Quite an experience. We then decided to stray off of the beaten path by ordering the Tote de Cochon (head cheese) and the veal brains. As someone who had zero experience with either dish, I must say I was unsure of our decision but after having them I have absolutely no regrets. The tote de cocoon came with raw honeycomb and a spicy grain mustard that were excellent sweet/acidic/spicy complements. The brains were served with capers and toast points. Absolutely delicious. For the mains, I had the burger. I just cannot agree with anyone who knocks the burger. Hands down the best I've ever had and worth the several month-long painstaking wait I went through to get it. It was juicy inside, charred/crispy outside, and the beef itself was delicious. The bun was warm and toasted well with melted cheese, red onion, and pickles. If not for the prior dishes, I could have eaten two. In addition, our server, Sam, was excellent. He was quite humorous and fully understood what was on the menu. Best of all was that he was extremely patient in providing us suggestions because we had plenty of questions. Overall, I could not have asked for a better meal while visiting Atlanta. I hope to return soon.
(5)Yinka T.
I visited H&F last Wed and enjoyed myself. Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambience: 3 Location/Parking: 3 Food: I got The Burger and had high expectations. It was delicious but not quite foodgasmic. I also had a sampling of three appetizers: oysters, figs and ermmm... maybe duck something. The figs were quite savory. The other two were not as remarkable. I got the toffee pudding as my dessert...oh my dayssssssss. That was worth the trip! I had the tequila cocktail (can't remember the name on menu) and was very pleased. Service: Very good service. We did not make a reservation for Wed night and had to wait for a barside seating for about 20 minutes. It did not feel horrible because we got some drinks during the wait ;) The waiter made an error with the apps order and was quick to fix it but left the erroneous app with us. It worked out to be 3 apps for the price of 2 :) Ambience: I guess this is one of those modern setups that looks rusty at night. Not really my thing. Location: It was challenging to find this place. There was no visible signage on the street. Make sure to go through the arch driveway. There is complimentary valet, which is quite convenient. I'll return for the toffee pudding
(4)Michelle T.
Holeman was on the list for the burger. I'm gonna really just talk about the burger. Now I'm not a burger conneseuir, so my comparison list is short. But for me, here's the secret to this yummy burger that gets my thumbs up. First, it is delicious. Second, the entire burger is made in house except for the cheese. For me here's the secret to their good, but let's step back for a second for those of us who used to or maybe still do frequent McDonald's. Either you loved the Big Mac or the Quarter Pounder with cheese. It's OK, pallets may have grown but honestly the Quarter Pounder with cheese? Not a bad burger flavor wise. The H&F burger? The flavor reminded me of a 5 star quarter pounder and since I no longer eat McDonald's, I was A OK with that! It's simple. Two patties... Oh wait. That makes it a Double Quarter Pounder with cheese! Yea! Yea! Two patties, pickles, onions, warm toasty bun and house made ketchup and mustard on the side and juicy!! The flavor you can't see... You must taste. And flavor it has. Yes, you should make reservations. Yes, it's small. Yes, the bar is a cool hang out spot with craft drinks and a nice selection of beer with some local brewery cameos. Yes there is valet. Yes, the service was good. Yes, you should definitely give H&F a try.
(4)Luis V.
Having been told that this place had some of the best burgers in Atlanta I was having some high expectations, but I was not disappointed when I got to try The Burger. The restaurant was very well decorated and furnished and the bar was stocked full, offering many drinks for your drinking pleasure. The table were nice and cozy with candles offering a homey atmosphere. Everyone at our table order the burger and were eagerly waiting. The Burger came out with a side of fries, ketchup, and mustard. The ketchup had a tangy taste to it that made the fries very enjoyable. The Burger itself looked scrumptious, displaying double patties, grilled onions, pickles, and cheese. The meat was so juicy and cooked to a nice medium rare. Everything was so well crafted and I would recommend this place to anyone, from casual outing to a classy affair.
(5)Kaung S.
I'm sad to be writing this review in 2015 instead of for my first visit in 2014. The first time was game-changing. I tasted THE burger, and it lived up to every bit of the mythical hype. The beauty of its flavors resulted from the simplicty. A toasted bun, good size beef patties, good 'ol melted cheese, and the right layering and proportions of these ingredients. That moment will stand out because I tasted the best burger I've ever had in my life. My friends who accompanied me all went silent when our burgers came out. For several minutes, it was just eating, and head nodding in appreciation and respect. That visit, we waited over 2 hours just to get in on a Sunday afternoon. Totally worth the wait! Skip ahead one year to July 2015. I thought OK, enough time has passed. I've been to several other burger places, I'm a little wiser about living in Atlanta, let's go back to have that experience again. I'm being super picky here, but I ended up having a 9/10 time, not the 10/10. And this is in spite of virtually no wait time. I knew to get there around 2-3pm this time, after the initial lunch rush had passed. We got seated immediately, our drinks and orders were taken promptly, and the burgers came out within 10 minutes-- nice, hot, and fresh. Yet the taste wasn't the same. The buns were still toasted, but something was off. The overall size seemed bigger, and thus harder to eat. I couldn't really pinpoint the taste difference, but I knew it wasn't the same burger I had before. Very minor point here, but the menu had changed too. Gone was the comic inspired picture one, in place of a traditional menu. So overall, you're talking about an A experience being a letdown from an A+ one. I would still recommend that any burger lover should go to compare this burger to others. The place has a trendy vibe, there's good lighting, and service was good. The price is quite fair too, so there's no real gripes I can make. Apparently they have valet parking at night, but I got a free spot in the deck behind/below the restaurant during lunch time.
(5)Jun C.
Best burger I ever had. Good price too, $14, i was tempted to order one to go after dinner. Went here on date night with gf. Ordered bone marrow and veal brains as apps. Never had veal brains had to try it. Chicken roulade and the burger for main courses. All were good. Would go back just for burger. Must try place.
(5)Jason B.
I booked a reservation at Holeman and Finch after watch Bizarre Foods Atlanta. It seemed like my kind of place....upscale bar food, high end cocktails, house cured meats, and offal. I started with a 7 year Four Roses Old Fashion. Excellent cocktail. Not overly sweetened, just enough to take off the edge, but still get the nasal quality of a good whiskey. My wife and I shared the pimento cheese snack. If not for the celery and chips that accompanied the cheese, I would've eaten it with a spoon it was so good. My cholesterol jumped about 100 points, as I continued with the lardo and bone marrow. The lardo was unbelievable. The bone marrow was good, but not the best I've had. As an entree, I continued with a pork belly gnocchi. The gnocchi was light, and the pork belly was top notch. The crispy skin on the pork belly provided needed texture to the dish. Overall, very good dish. Most of the people sitting near us ordered burgers. As we looked at the burger, we wished we had ordered one to split. From what I understand, this may be the best burger in the south. The space is small. I definitely recommend a reservation. We were seated in a small corner booth by the bathroom with a beautiful view of a parking garage. I would've preferred a seat in the middle of the room with a kitchen view. Nonetheless, a great experience and a must visit if in ATL.
(4)Randy T.
The burger here is truly outstanding. It's also the most conventional item on a menu that is far from conventional. Holeman and Finch is truly skilled at taking things people don't usually cook with and turning them into delicacies. Most notable is the "parts" section of the menu, which included things such as bone marrow and veal brains on the day I visited. Complimentary valet parking is offered with dinner at the restaurant, which is next to Eugene's restaurant on Peachtree. Before my burger, I sampled the bacon caramel popcorn, the buffalo chicken skins, and the chicken liver pate. Little chunks of bacon were included with the popcorn, which was sweet. Buffalo chicken skins were an interesting variation of buffalo chicken wings. The sauce tasted great with the skins. It was a little bit like eating Chinese chicken feet from dim sum without having to do the work of removing the bones. And the pate, which was served with little triangles of buttered white toast, was both sweet and savory. On to the burger. I ordered my burger and the waitress didn't bother to ask how I wanted the burger cooked. Turns out, the chef knew how I wanted my burger better than I did. The meat was cooked perfectly. The bun was fresh, warm, and fluffy. Cheese and pickles are included. House ketchup, which was served on the side, was both sweet and tangy. Looking forward to my next visit - there's so much to try.
(5)Helen K.
Let's just say the speciality of the restaurant was not impressive... Burger was actually better at the Braves stand... and maybe it was because we were full by the time we got to the burgers or maybe it's because it's no longer limited and the chase was no longer there... Also, wasn't a big fan of the bone marrow, spicy chicken sandwich, grapefruit ice cream sandwiches. The bacon popcorn, piemento cheese, and only one of the deviled eggs were most memoriable.
(3)Jana S.
The last time I came here, I finally had the infamous "best burger in town". In my opinion, the hype just didn't live up. I'm not sure who in town has the best burger, but I just find it difficult to think that this is it. It is definitely better than average. I wish they had left off the French Fries, though, because I thought they were just soggy and nearly ruined the dish for me. This place is always packed and reservations are a must. The free valet is also a must, because there's just really no place to actually park. They are serious about their craft cocktails. The bartenders whip out tools I've never seen before. From 2 ft. swizzle sticks that drizzle something into your drink to flowers and setting a cinnamon stick on fire. It's actually quite the show to watch the bartenders do what they do best. Forget the burger, this is the best part of Holeman & Finch. The rest of the food on the menu - I really think the portion sizes are too small and too expensive for what you get. The charcuterie, while absolutely fantastic, are tiny portions for a hefty price tag. All in all, I think this is a nice place with good food, but I just think there's more hype than what's actually to it. Next time, I'm coming here for the craft drinks and sit at the bar.
(3)Ben N.
TL;DR - THE BURGER. that's all you need to know For the out-of-towners like me, don't blink or else you'll drive by H&F and miss one of the best burgers you'll ever have. Even with Google Maps leading the way, its still easy to pass because there's no big neon sign up front so next best thing to look for is the name of the plaza that says Aramore. As a relatively new foodie, I see the word "gastropub" get thrown around a lot and til this day I still have no idea what it actually means. But if I had to guess, I think H&F would fit the bill: trendy decor, bartenders wearing suspenders with cool mustaches, craft bears, avant-gard drinks and menu to match. Even on a Thursday night at 10pm, there was a half an hour wait for my party of 3. They gave me a menu to look at while I waited but I already knew what I was gonna get - THE Burger. With a reputation and name like that, you'd think it would be hard to live up to its hype but let me tell ya, it was just as good as advertised. For $14, you get a two-patty burger, topped with just cheese and some pickles. It looks small but is deceptively big and full of flavor. It comes with a side of house made ketchup and mustard but the beauty lies in the fact that its a minimalist sandwich that doesn't need any extra sauces or toppings. It's simply just you and a perfectly prepared burger without a single ounce of overcooked meat. Each bite, the meat and cheese just melts in your mouth like butter. It is perfectly complemented by a side of house cut fries to complete what is truly one of the best burgers I've ever had. I can't really comment on all the menu items but if they're anything like the Buffalo Chicken Skins or Deviled eggs (which were just OK and not worth the money), I would pass and just order a 2nd The Burger!
(5)Bradford D.
Had dinner with a business colleague last month, and of course I had the hamburger! It was delicious... That and some great bar service, wait staff, and great drinks...made for one fine event. Looking forward to a return trip later this summer! Keep up the great work!
(4)Thi T.
3.5 stars. Sorry, it's blasphemous! The burger looks deceivingly small but I actually only ate half of it. I thought the quality of the meat is good. Two big plump patties. Looked more juicy than it was. I like that cheese and pickles were added. A pickle fell out and I got to taste it by myself. It was slightly sweet and perfectly crispy. 5 star pickle. I like my condiments and those weren't enough for me though. They didn't stand out either. With The General Muir, I can distinguish the different flavors, textures, and consistencies of the various ingredients in the burger. Maybe for someone who just wants to taste nothing but meat in their burger this will do just fine. The fries are OK. Decent, but not memorable. I do like their house ketchup. It had a slight sweetness to it. For some reason, I cannot help but compare it to The General Muir burger which has blown all other burgers out of the park. I don't go out of my way to eat much red meat. I'll be OK with just going to The General to satisfy my craving though. PS pimento cheese is nice and creamy good. Steak tartare was OK. If I come back, I'll try the deviled eggs that yelp reviews rave about. PPS gracious, attentive, polite server did a good job with our big group at the communal table reserved for us. PPPS there are cute 4 people booths. Other than that, seating is good for 1-2 people, scattered in both rooms of the restaurant.
(3)Tien T.
Great restaurant! If you are there with a party, make sure everyone is there otherwise you won't get sat. When you first enter you are greeted with free valet parking, friendly hosteses and a window that looks.into the kitchen. The dining room is dimly lit and has communal tables. I prefer sitting in the bar so I can watch the bartenders shake up all of their masterpiece cocktails. I am obsessed with egg white cocktails and Kaleb served about 6 different kinds to my friends and I. All were to die for!! Some of the cocktails he made, he and other servers and bar backs took turns to shake it up for 15min. The food...my favorite by far was the chicken liver pate. So smooth and velvety. Served with a perfect side of bread toasted to prefection. The fois Gras was like butter. I like how they placed it on top of french toast with a berry jam. I also had the burger which my friends really enjoyed, but I thought was just ok. My least favorite was the sweetbreads. It was a bit overcooked so it was dry and the grits were a bit soggy. Dessert we had the sticky toffee pudding. So delicious!! Can't wait to go back!!
(4)Paul B.
Well the burger was great! Tasted like a Krystal burger with much more meat. I mean that in the best way possible. The grouper cheeks? Well, not nearly so good. Tastes like the fishy part of old grouper. Just not good. The bad part? The service was "hipster pretentious". Seriously! Being served buy a guy with more hair on his face than I have in my head is one thing, Being treated like I'm "uncool" 'cause I'm over 40, that just funny. The worst part? The questionable thing on the floor that no one noticed. I'll try to attach it.
(2)David Y.
Burger is less than avg. Not sure what the fuss is all about. I guess this is good for people who likes ambience over how food tastes. Def for Starbucks goer. Try In-N-Out before giving it 5 stars. Burger costs $2.20 instead of $15. It's truly pointless place. Service wasn't so good either.
(1)Danielle A.
There was so much hype to this restaurant that I've been itching to go here ever since I went to Atlanta for work. The place was packed when my co-workers and I went for dinner at 8 on a Wednesday night. It was going to be atleast a 45 min wait but it's first come first serve at the bar with the same menu. We ended up sitting at the bar. The waitress came after a while and got our drink orders and food orders and we were good to go. For appetizers, we ordered the Deviled Eggs, Chicken Skin, and Bacon flavored Caramel Popcorn. Deviled Eggs - saw that this was very popular. TBH it was okay. I mean it was good for deviled eggs but I felt like it was something I couldve easily made at home. Chicken Skin - these were pretty good. They were fried chicken skins (literally) and tossed in buffalo sauce served with ranch. I would recommend these over the eggs. Although, the skin didn't come out as crispy as I would've wanted. Maybe ask for the sauces on the side. Bacon Caramel Popcorn - these were my favorite out of all 3. The name says it all. We ordered "The Burger" and it was really good. They make everything from scratch even their ketchup, mustard, pickles, etc. It tasted very fresh. It just tasted like a normal burger though. Nothing too special. I will order something else next time. Overall, it was a good experience. I'm giving it a 4 based on ambiance and service. Food was good but not mind blowing.
(4)Harry H.
Having opted against the H&F Burger lines at Turner Field in favor of the real thing, we arrived to a free valet and checked in for our reservation to grab their great but not life-changing Double-decker cheeseburger featured on Best Food Ever, a Bourdain Layover ep, and seemingly any other ATL food coverage*. Bacon caramel popcorn and deviled eggs were great starters, but service was almost nonexistent once they learned we didn't want anything to drink other than water. Tables are cramped and small for those taller than 5'5". *"Yes, there are a ton of great burgers in the ATL -- big love to Miss Ann's, Bocado, and Illegal Food -- but we must, once again, declare our love for Holeman & Finch, mainly because The Burger is the Great White Whale... but, you know, beef. Each night, only 24 of these babies are available at the 10pm "burger time", which is less like a great old-school NES game and more of a mad scramble for the city's best burger, a double-stack of thin patties layered on a housemade bun, covered with ketchup, mustard, and pickles. When they're gone, they're gone. Luckily, they serve them in bigger quantities during the Sunday brunch, and, let's face it, one of the world's best burgers beats the hell out of scrambled anything when you're hungover.")
(4)Joanne C.
Hands down best burger in Atlanta. Every time I come here, it never fails. From service to the food. They also have good mixology drinks. I was afraid that their burgers wouldn't taste the same after they stopping doing the 20 burgers a day. Nope, their burgers are still juicy and so good! Their toasted buns, juicy beef patties and american cheese makes up the perfect original burger. Writing this review makes me want to go back there for the burger!
(5)Sebastian B.
This is a very hard to find place but it was packed at 7:30 on Wednesday night. Although far from downtown parking is at a premium... That is until you discover the complementary valet parking. The place is small but modern and slick attracting the slick crowd as well. I squeezed into a spot at the bar which is weird because I don't drink while traveling. The bartender was cool with this he was very busy covering the bar all by himself. I tried the 3 way devil eggs and they were great! I'm not so thrilled with "the burger" built up as this holy grail must have? it was not even close to my best burger finds. Oh it's fine don't get me wrong but I've had hundreds of burgers that were far superior. 2 crushed, overcooked patties without a choice of cooling temp. A better style would be 1 burger left slightly rare. The bun was good and it is a large burger. I'm certain the less traveled burger fan will enjoy it more than I did. The rest of the menu is terrific and in retrospect I probably should have sampled a more sophisticated item. The staff was excellent, very friendly and attentive. I am happy to have visited this place. Give it a try for yourself.
(4)Felix C.
I'm finally putting in my notes from a visit last fall. Toad inholem the hole - Just awesome. Catfish - Awesome with a great light batter Steak tartare - Tasted great but I didn't like the nest of fried potato threads on top as it became a bit messy and spilled everywhere. Heirloom tomato salad - Fantastic and fresh with great flavor Smoked beef tongue - Great and very tender Carbonara - Delicious with a great creamy sauce Tilefish - Very, very good. Cons: The place is really small. In addition, our table for two was so small that I ate with my chair back another foot and half back so I wouldn't bump knees with my table companion.
(4)Will S.
I can't believe I haven't been here in half a year. Menu has completely changed. The burger is now a regular menu item so no 10pm ceremony anymore. Tried some other items on the menu this time. Lamb Testacles Hot Chicken Oyster Po'boy Deviled eggs If you want to say that you've eaten the testicles of a lamb, this is your best shot. It's fried and taste like a regular piece of meat. The hot chicken is a slider with a piece of fried chicken. Pretty good size. This 'ish right here is HOT. Spicy hot. I can handle my spicy food with the best of them, but man...The oyster po'boy I was not impressed with. Bread was a little too hard. Oyster and sauce weren't bad. Wouldn't bother ordering again. The deviled eggs are still really good. I wish they give you a couple of more, but worth ordering The burger...the burger is still the best I've ever had. Had the Ol' Blind Dirby cocktail. Very good. Ranked as one of the best cocktails (according to the waiter) Service was great. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and was very comfortable speaking about anything on the menu.
(5)Lindsay W.
Excellent service and equally excellent food...if not better. My husband and I split the pork noodles and bone marrow, and he got the burger and I got the toad in the hole. The pork noodles are rich in flavor and served nice and warm. The bone marrow has a little bit of cheese served on top, but it doesn't hinder the taste at all. It's easy to understand why the burger at Holeman & Finch is one of the best in Atlanta. The two thin patties weren't super dense and the buns were toasted on the flat top and buttered. Simple and delicious. The toad in the hole is a must. I will definitely order it again. The sauce and the mushrooms worked so well together. I can't think of much else to say but to try it even if you're not big on mushrooms.
(5)Joanna R.
Had the most awesome late lunch here yesterday on a whim seeing every brunch place we tried to go to was closed. Interior is super quaint even though it doesn't appear to have a lot of seating. Place was jumping for a Sunday and we had to sit at the bar. We ordered the deviled eggs and the burger. The deviled eggs were great but I have to say that's the best burger I've had in a LONG time. Good God, scrumptious! Definitely recommend. I would skip the cocktails next time as our bill went up $26 just for two cocktails, but otherwise this place is a gem in a great area with free parking. Hello!
(5)Mary T.
*low chant* H&F! H&F! H&F! H&F! *a little louder now*!! I have been wanting to try this burger since I saw it on msn.com as one of the best burgers in the United States almost a year ago! Finally, I have had the explosion in my mouth that I'd been waiting for ...... THE BURGER! No, seriously - it's on the menu as THE BURGER! *low chuckle* I don't know why, but I think that is so cute. Upon arrival, we didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar and waiting for the other couple to arrive before we were seated at the community dinner table. (people can be on either side of your party). While at the bar, we got to peruse the menu (even though I had NO intention of getting anything beside THE BURGER). Since their menu changes on the regular I didn't get too excited about coming back and/or trying something else. The menu: the menu was very interesting to say the least. This particular Wednesday night, there were lamb testicles, brain and other assorted dishes. (I wasn't even interested in reading the description, but it was worth mentioning). I ordered the caramel, bacon popcorn for starters. Yes, it is everything you just imagined when you read that! I mean E V E R Y T H I N G! Next, the burger came out! I was a tad bit slighted when the waiter told me they only make the burger medium well since I like my burgers a little pink, but I got the burger anyway. One of the best burgers I'd ever tasted thus far! Everything on this burger (besides the Kraft cheese is made in-house). I asked for my pickles on the side but had I known they werent dill I'd have gotten them on my burger! I put ketchup on almost everything I eat, but this ketchup has a hint of sweet and a little spice and by golly, was it ever so tasty! The fries were a nice touch, as well. Not outstanding but they complimented the burger perfectly. I must say, the hype around this restaurant is well warranted. I must return & bring all of my friends! Next time, I won't make a reservation for the wrong day. Ha ha ha Make sure you bring cash for the complimentary valet!
(5)upncmn C.
What's understood doesn't have to be explained. Burger; that is all
(4)Tuong Vi P.
Finally had the burger for the first time and I didn't even plan it. Talk about a happy coincidence. I wanted to grab a cupcake during nearby CamiCakes' #adateandacupcake event and after Vivian W. and I picked ours, Arnaud T. checked for a place to grab some nosh for the evening. Lo and behold, Yelp recommended Holeman & Finch, a place that we both had been wanting to try for years. Learning that the famous Burger is no longer limited to a certain number per night, we headed over on foot (burning lots of calories during the 0.13 mile walk!). When we got through the door, we were greeted by a hostess, who asked how many were in our party and whether or not we had reservations--which we totally did not because it was an impromptu dinner. She told us that the wait was between 1-1.5 hour and I literally balked at the mere suggestion that we would wait and let our buttercream melt (Viv and I were stashing our cupcakes away for later, which ended up being the next day--at least for me--because of how full we were). The hostess quickly came back into my favor when she suggested we hover in the bar area, where seating is first come, first served. Well, we were incredibly lucky because we found a table exactly for 3, where we plopped down and us ladies even got to hang our bags from hooks mounted on the wall. Double win! Our server came over pretty quickly and while I don't remember her name, she was nice enough. I understand completely that she was busy with the traffic coming and leaving from the bar area and with all that commotion, she was attentive enough. Burgers came out for all three quite quickly. I was surprised when I ordered that I wasn't asked about meat doneness but I went with the flow. It seems that these legendary beef patty sandwiches come one way and you had better deal with it. The burger came with double patties, gooey (Kraft?) cheese, sautéed onions, and pickles. I thought I would be able to take out my onions with deftness but since they were placed in between the top bun and the first patty and the first patty and the second (glued together with the melted cheese), I probably caught some diners attention as I scrapped away my onions. Don't judge me, homie. Both the burger and fries were great examples of American classics. They weren't fancied up, there weren't any creative twists thrown in. Just pure, clean classic .Anyway, I ate as much as I could and probably a few more bites than that, but I stopped just a bit short of finishing the burger and fries. Now, don't get the idea that I left half or something crazy like that. No, we're talking about a tiny little piece of burger and maybe 5 strings of fries. If I had been bold enough to unbuckle my belt and unbutton the top button of my jeans, it would have been a done deal. But I had to walk back to my car and wanted to spare my companions the humiliation. Anyway, dinner went super fast. If you arrive without reservations, before turning away because of a lengthy wait, check out the bar area and slam your butt down on the first seat that becomes available.
(4)Sparkle M.
It was everything that everyone has spoken it up to be. Arrived a little after 12am Friday (open till 2am PERFECT) my date and I both ordered "The Burger" which comes with fresh cut fries AMAZING Grade A beef, probably grass fed lol it was so juicy and tasty! Their service was superb! Bartender did his thang on my drinks, I had 2 El Diablos, let's just say my new favorite drink! Definitely didn't spare the tequila. We shared the toffee pudding which comes with fresh whipped creme OMG so freaking delicious! It's like the perfect cookie/brownie combo. We ordered a scoop of the buttermilk icecream also I HONESTLY JUST LOVED EVERYTHING. The best midnight snack. Only con is space is very tight. We sat at the bar which allows an intimate space, but folk are like right on your back and could get pretty noisy. Highly recommend will return soon for drinks and dessert! Two entrees, two cocktails, two desserts about $70
(4)Kelly D M.
God damn it, I love a good burger. I HATE that I love burgers - I hate that I love all meat, for that matter. But in my mind, nothing beats a really, really good hamburger, and it is the ONE thing in my life for which the pleasure of its consumption outweighs the guilt, so maybe I'll go to hell, but maybe they'll be lenient on me. I had heard that the burgers at H & F were the best in town, so of course I had to taste for myself. But I could SEE it before I even tasted it: this was the one. Its bun so smooth and rounded, so perfectly buttered and browned it looked like one of Kim Kardashian's butt cheeks. Its cheese a mustardy-colored, melted blanket of beauty. Its house pickles carefully placed, whispering "I enhance flavor!" rather than "I mask it!" Its straight-out-of-the-backyard-garden onion half-moons, its double stack of gorgeous red meat, each patty just the right thickness and wetness. Just a handful of individual components, but all of them the best they could possibly be. This was a proud burger, but by no means a pretentious one. This burger was a hometown hero, a fireman, a Johnny Carson. Tasted as good as it looked. The classy-ass cocktails absolutely deserve their own 2 paragraphs, but let me just say I spent $30 on two of them that disappeared into my insides too quickly for me to recall the details later. And yet I feel it was $30 well spent (it was my birthday, but even if it hadn't been). Anyway, the barpeople know what they are doing and then some. Anyway, BRB.
(5)Molly C.
This place is perfect when you want to go somewhere with stellar food but want to have that casual bar atmosphere. Honestly, I could make a meal off of the sparkling Rose and their homemade bread. Wow. (In fact, the last time I went, I ate 2 orders of their bread. Don't judge!) Finally, if you really like hamburgers, be sure to show up there at 10pm for burger time. It is the only time you will be able to order a burger and it is totally worth it. The burger is served on a homemade bun with homemade mustard and ketchup. Yum!
(4)Philip K.
I originally came for the famous burger (which does not disappoint), but quickly became a fan of everything else on the menu as well. Food is awesome and servers are great, but don't expect to get a table if you come with a large party. Seating is limited and more geared towards small (under 4) parties.
(5)Socal 2.
Didn't get a chance to try their food...but their drinks were awesome! Bar tenders take their job seriously. Thanks Anthony for the great drink recommendations!
(5)Peter K.
Once they removed the limit on the number of burgers they make, I had to come. I had one before at a special event and this burger was just as good. The ground chuck and ground beef with American cheese and some pickles on buttered buns... amazing! Big plus on their beer recommendations! The service was really good as they come by frequently to see how you're doing. Parking is valet unless you find street parking around the area. The only downside is they have a shared dining table in the main dining area that can be a bit tight and awkward if the people sitting near you like to chit chat with you.
(4)Patricia H.
Had THE burger and I have to say, it was worth the wait. Also shared the pimento cheese which was a traditional southern meal and done well. Oyster po' boy also very delicious, but the star was definitely the burger. Could have eaten two, but then the self-loathing would follow. Wish the fries had more seasoning, but they were fresh and crispy. House ketchup is very vinegar'y, but the mustard is on point. Thanks Anthony Bourdain, you remain my idol.
(5)Andrew K.
I ate at Holeman & Finch for the first time back in May and have been in love with the place ever since then. The duck liver pate and sweetbreads are delectable. One of the best Old Fashions I've ever had as well so they have great chefs AND great bartenders. When you couple great food and drink with superb customer service and a modern/sleek atmosphere, you get Holeman & Finch!
(5)Daniel M.
Holeman & Finch was amazing. We had the veal brain and it was surprisingly really good. The servers were very attentive and nice! We plan to go back very soon!
(5)Jimmy K.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, had the burger and fries and it was very good definitely planning on going back and trying some of there other foods on the menu ...;)
(4)Abhi K.
I went with a group of 4 that loved sharing items. I can't remember everything we ate, but I'll do my best. But If you read anything else in this review, read this: the burger is overrated. There. I said it. Sue me. With a menu with so many other spectacular options and a city where you can get plenty of great burgers at other places, why bother? And now the H&F bun is everywhere, so not even that is a draw. Now for the list, from best to worst: Bone Marrow: A HUGE portion of bone marrow served in the bone, sliced longitudinally. I was quite satisfied with this one. Carbonara: Deliciously decadent. It's simple, sure, but it sure does taste good. Steak Tartare: Above average. Sufficiently meaty and a classic worcestershire flavor to it. Greens: The way greens should be prepared in the South. Chicken Liver Pate: I've had it better elsewhere. This is your standard pate in a glass pot. The serving is decent, and I seem to recall it being paired with a jam. Farm Egg: The price tag is because it includes foie gras, so if that's up your alley, this is the dish for you. If not, skip it. There isn't much else exceptional about this dish. Fried tripe: You can't really taste the tripe. It just tastes like anything that has been deep fried. As you can see, nothing here was a miss (not even the burger). And I think that's what gives H&F its longevity. They will do the classics really well. They will put eggs in things. They will experiment with weird meat parts. They will make interesting sounding cocktails. They will get me as a repeat customer.
(4)Elaine S.
No, I'm not here to write a gastronomical review of the restaurant. I can't. Because I've yet to eat here. But it's not for want of trying on behalf of a member of the Holeman and Finch staff! I had previously bookmarked this place and forgotten that a last minute reservation just doesn't cut it. Crossing my fingers, I left my name and number on their voicemail and sat back to hope for the best. Enter Ashley, Holeman and Finch employee extraordinaire! First, she apologized and offered a much later seating than I'd hoped for, which I had to turn down. She then suggested a seating at their communal table; I know my guy - that would never fly, so I politely declined. Ten minutes later, she called back with another possibility but this time, it was too early for us to make the reservation. Strike two. A half hour or so later, my phone rang again. It's Ashley - someone's canceling their reservation and she's called to offer it to me. *pout* Again, it's too late for us. I thank her and hang up. My cell just rang and I recognized the number by now. It's my ol' pal Ashley - she's got yet another possibility to offer and thought of me. Drat, it's too late though and I have to refuse her offer yet another time. But seriously, where do you get service like this these days?!? You bosses at Holeman and Finch, give Ashley a raise already! Make her a manager, for heaven's sake! This woman's got people skills that go far above and beyond her call of duty! My man and I will definitely be in Atlanta again and next time, I'll be booking well before we arrive. (NB - Ashley suggested booking two weeks ahead for a Friday or Saturday reservation.) And when we finally make it to the restaurant, I'll be looking for Ashley to thank her in person. Holeman and Finch's customer service is awesome!
(5)Larry L.
Holeman and Finch had me from the moment I walked in and saw the McIntosh amps powering the sound system.
(5)Kathryn D.
Holeman & Finch has been on my to-do list for over a year now so when I took a last minute trip to ATL and got brunch reservation, I was tickled pink. We started with the popcorn which arrived promptly and was delightful. Brunch cocktails were delicious but, coming from B'ham, the $12 price rage seemed a littttttle steep... still worth it but definite Buckhead pricing. For our main, we split the burger, the pate, the buffalo chicken skins and the deviled eggs. All were beautifully plated, packed with flavor and simply enchanting. We ended the meal with a savory strawberry, cheese and lavender honey dessert (the menu name escapes me!) that was mouth-gasm worthy and almost too pretty to eat. Throughout our meal, the service was exceptional. All in all, a 5-star experience!
(5)Stef T.
I have yet to have one of their burgers so will update this when I return. I came here for a drink on a Thursday night. We sat at the bar which was pretty crowded mostly with people waiting to be seated. Service was very good, they had a great cocktail menu with some interesting concoctions. When we ordered a second drink and it took a few minutes, the bartender gave us free beer tasters to hold us over. We also ended up ordering some cheese plates and deviled eggs. Burger call happened and it looked good, but will have to return to get a bite. I've heard that going for brunch on Sunday is the best way to go because they have unlimited burgers instead of their normal 24 burgers at night. If you don't get there earlier enough at night, you might not even get a burger. Very exclusive.
(4)Jim C.
Located about 2 miles south of Lenox Mall, it is a little hard to find as you need to turn at traffic light into arched covered hotel courtyard. Went at 6:30 so did not get to try their famous hamburger. Each night they sell only 24 hamburgers starting at 10 pm. Our waiter advised patrons place orders as early as 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Don't despair, there is no limit on Sundays when they serve about 300. Small bites, not Tapas, constitute the menu. Order many as they are reasonable priced. For two we ordered: Fried kale with buttermilk dressing Deviled eggs - 3 ways Hot Pimento cheese sandwich Glazed eggplant with smoked onion jam There is a small bar area and main dining room which is not very large. No reservations. Unique and popular.
(5)Dona M.
Tokiwa Sears is an awesome bartender! Oh and I love that I can have the burger anytime now. Great food, great cocktails, great restaurant!
(5)Candas P.
Went on a date yesterday to this place and we went for the burgers. I must say the BURGERS are AWESOME! They have homemade pickles, ketchup, and mustard which were all good. The country ham deviled egg is the best out of the cayenne pepper and dill pickle eggs. The spot is very interesting and quite intimate but well worth going. I had a great experience.
(4)Jeroen W.
Delicious and unique food. I tried the sweet breads for the first time and didn't like them very much, but that was not their fault. I'm sure they would have tasted much worse to me at other places. I loved all the other food very much.
(5)Troy S.
Last night, I finally had my chance to ravage the infamous H&F burger. As of a few months ago, they are selling the sought-after burgers on the regular menu and you no longer have to wait for the crazed 10PM release time of two dozen ground wonders. I think Cynthia would agree with me that finding H&F can be a little tricky. As I approached Peachtree and Peachtree Memorial, I noticed the sign for Restaurant Eugene (same crew) and cautiously darted in to the concrete entrance only to find the valet stand tucked in the corner. I was shocked when I went in and saw how small this place really is. To the right, is a cozy L-shaped bar and a few bar tables. The bar is filled with rich wood and the old south along with first class mixologists. I am a frequent Moscow Mule consumer, so I was delightfully impressed when Caleb handed me a glass of Silver Tree Vodka (a small batch vodka that made Gayot's Top 10 and is 1 of only 2 vodkas they sell) and fresh ginger syrup...the spice of the ginger is zippy and mesmerizing. So, even minus the copper mug, this is one of the best Moscow Mule's I have ever had. We had arrived quite early for our reservation but I really enjoyed my time at the bar. I do wish they had backs on the stools but at least they have plenty of hooks underneath for purses. As I mentioned, we had a reservation. Save yourself and make sure you have a reservation if you want a table. They really just don't have that many tables but they were able to accommodate our party of 12! So, once the rest of our party began to arrive we mosied on over to start our carnivorous feast. I started off with the pretzel bites sandwiched with gruyere and mustard for dipping. These were ok--who doesn't like warm pretzels? I also ordered the the Hot Chicken Roll. As I spoke the words, I got an instant warning label from our server that this take on the buffalo chicken sandwich is just too hot for some people and that it is painted in cayenne pepper. I just took this as a challenge and ordered it anyway. I love spicy food. Will S. told me he had to drink 3 glasses of water when he ate it, so there's your warning. I ate mine with a couple of sips of water. The chicken by itself did taste like it had a pure coating of cayenne, but once it was married with H&F coleslaw and the bun, there was this splendid harmony of flavor. Amazing when that happens. Then, finally, it came. THE BURGER. This entire burger is made here. They ground the beef, bake the buns, pickle their own pickles, and make their own ketchup and mustard. The burger comes out with cheese and adorned with pickles, which thankfully they are not offended if you ask them to hold the pickles. The ketchup and mustard are served on the side. The flavor of this burger was wonderful and made it one of my top burgers! My one criticism is that when I took a bite, I found myself wishing I could get this burger medium rare, especially to preserve the juice and of course get even more flavor from the blood (yeah, sorry folks, but blood=flavor). But, as it is, the burger comes our medium well. You cannot alter the burger or it wouldn't be the H&F burger. The fries were also good but you don't get enough of them. I am so glad I finally came and I will definitely be back. BTW, I love the bathrooms!! Barn doors, unisex, clean, striking dark wood, Meyer's hand soap and a fancy sink. I loved it so much, I had to go to the bathroom twice while I was there. Definitely put H&F on your Atlanta must-do list.
(4)Cynthia N.
I've dreaded writing this review, but here it goes.... On Holeman & Finch, I'm not a fan. Let's start with the basics - getting there. I'd tried early in its opening to get to H&F with no success. Mainly because I'd go at nighttime and you cannot...I repeat, CANNOT see the simple white letters that indicate the restaurant. After a couple of tries, I gave up. There are too many restaurants in Atlanta to chase one that wants to be hidden. The only reason I found it is because I was meeting other people there and they directed me to the Aramore entrance. Thanks, friends! Once inside, all went smoothly. My party was seated and we were all ready to eat. Of course, I ordered the infamous burger, but I also ordered a couple of starters (the buttermilk yeast rolls and pretzels). The buttermilk yeast rolls were the best thing I ate all night. They come out hot and delicious. Once they cool, they are not as yummy, so don't let them sit. The pretzels are little buns with guyere cheese inside. They were tasty and something I think people would enjoy at the bar with a beer. I was able to sample a few other starters: the steak tartar had a great texture but I prefer a little more acid in a tartar, the pimento cheese was good but too creamy for me, the bacon caramel popcorn was okay (I wasn't lucky enough to get a piece with lots of bacon flavor), and the hot chicken sandwich is HOT-AS-A-MOFO, so share it. This is where I know I'm going to get some burn... I was not thrilled with the burger, and I wonder what person decided this was the best burger in the city and fooled everyone. Maybe because I prefer my burger cooked to medium and juicy, this cooked well, dry burger was not to my taste. I did love the pickles, but I wouldn't order it again. For dessert, I shared the fried apple pie, and it was tasty. I also got a bite of the ice cream sandwich which is as big as a blink. Between the two, go for the pie. I ordered a cocktail, the Hold Your Horses. It was a gorgeous dark red color and very good. Not a fan of the $14 price, but it was definitely a delicious cocktail. I drank two with no regrets. Service was very, very good. The servers were patient with orders and requests and kept our water glasses full. A classy group of people. Because of the hype H&F has garnered over the years, I really expected to be blown away. And I wasn't - not even close. Yelp 100 #13
(3)Alex P.
Whether you are an adventurous foodie or today is one of those days where you are ready to trying something different, Holeman & Finch will have it. Their menu is ever changing and has some of the best dishes I've tried in Atlanta thus far. From duck brains to bull testicles, they will often feature things that you just cannot try anywhere else in the city. On the second thought, there must be some place on buford highway that has it, as buford highway has pretty much everything. However, I can promise it will not be in a beautiful gastrobar ambiance like this. I have not tried the burger, simply because the rest of the menu entices me so much everytime that I walk in. I am sure based on comments from other yelpers, you will struggle to resist the burger experience. The bar area is very beautiful and gets rather crowded. Of course, there is a reason for that. They do NOT take reservations! To this day, I do not understand why. It makes the restaurant unvisitable on weekends as the wait is ridiculously long. So, if I had to suggest that management improves only one thing, this would be it.
(5)Jake J.
If you're going out for a drink, they have some really good, creative cocktails. Service at the bar was also on point. Despite the limited space, the bartender actually brought menus out to us and served us when we had nowhere to sit or rest our drinks. If you're going for food, on the other hand, go elsewhere. We had a few appetizers, 2 types of entrees, and 2 desserts amongst our group. The burger, which had been praised in other reviews, amounted to a more expensive Five Guys burger. It offered nothing special, including its preparation. The appetizers were a little more creative and the desserts were good. Service was adequate but nothing more. Rather than serving around the table, they served across the table which I thought was odd. At one point, I had water spilled on me and toast points dropped on the floor near me. They're definitely cramped for space, but I think all the servers need to slow down a bit considering the dining room doesn't really seat that many people. On a side note, all 4 members of our group experienced mild food poisoning after our visit. While this sometimes is inevitable, it does make it hard for me to ever consider returning.
(2)Ching H.
I have heard from my friends great thing about The Burger. I wasn't really interested since I'm not a burger person but today when my friend invited me, I've decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. Three of us, we ordered Caramel Bacon Popcorn, Buffalo chicken skins, and Chicken Liver Pate. Caramel Bacon Popcorn: When you put the popcorn in your mouth, you get this amazingly weird at first taste. Sweet taste from the caramel and smokey taste from the bacon. You can immediately taste the sweetness and bacon flavor. It was delicious! There were three bacon pieces mixed with the popcorn as well. Bacon was bit hard to chew and salty but the taste was there. I really recommend it. Buffalo Chicken Skins: Fried chicken skins in buffalo sauce. Sauce was nothing special, tasted like any other buffalo sauce. However, the chicken skin (my first time trying it) was crunchy and tasty. It was fried perfectly. Chicken Liver Pate: Liver pate topped with sweet jelly, served in a small glass container with breads. Bread was hard to bite off. I have never tried liver pate so I've decided to try it for the first time. Pate was smooth but it had a strong smell to it that I didn't really like. My friends loved it. All three of us ordered the famous "The Burger". I ordered coke and it was served in a small coca cola bottle. I ordered coke thinking burger will be too heavy. The burger was served juicy and warm. It had two patties, onions, cheese, and sweet pickles. Perfect combination!!! I don't eat pickles but decided to try the burger as is without asking them to eliminate anything. I took the first bite of burger and understood why it was so popular. Meat was so juicy and tender. Sweet pickles were great, balance the taste perfectly. Chef really thought this through. Most importantly, burger was not heavy at all. Fries came on the side but it was nothing special. What's special is the house made ketchup. It was acidity and sweet. I like ketchup with everything and this ketchup was superb. Overall, I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. From their complementary valet parking to cool looking unisex restroom. This will be my only place to go when I want to grab a burger.
(4)Kyle D.
As others have stated... the burger, that is all! *yes, its nothing fancy. yes, their may be some "exotic" burgers out there with fancy cheese and sauces... but if you want simply the best classic American burger you can find, this is it!
(5)Joy W.
Guys, I've been in Atlanta for almost 4 years and I just now went to Holeman and Finch!! Their famous burger was a mystery to me because previously you could only get their burger after 10pm and they only made 20 a day, OR get it on Sundays for brunch. I've never wanted to wait and eat a burger that late on a weeknight, and I'm always at church on Sundays, so I never had the chance to come. UNTIL NOW! *Drumroll* They added their burger to their regular menu!!! So now you can get it any time. On the night that me and my friend planned to come, she ended up getting a flat tire a block away (watch out for that stupid pot hole)! After an hour and half of standing in the cold trying to fix the flat and smelling the wafts of H&F burger, we finally made it to the restaurant. SERVICE - 5 Stars was magnificent. They saw that we had 3 people in our party and helped us keep an eye out in the bar area for a table that was opening up. We started against the wall, but shortly after our appetizer arrived, they asked us if we wanted to move to a round table so that the 3 of us could see each other. How considerate!! The waiter also recommended a cheese to match our charcuterie per our request, and it turned out delicious. The burgers came out promptly and they just did a really great job taking care of us. We ended up staying and chatting for quite a bit of time after we finished, yet they didn't pressure us to leave despite the long line near the door. We appreciated that. FOOD - 5 Stars We started with a cured meat, the Coppa, which had this beautiful flavor without being too salty. SO GOOD. The Thomasville Tomme cheese paired great with our Coppa since the Coppa was a bit richer, so the Tomme was a bit sharper to contrast. We also got the Gruyere Stuffed Pretzel Bites (each order comes with 2), but I didn't try any so that I could save my calorie count for the burger. However, my friends seemed to enjoy the pretzel. But let's talk about that burger. IT WAS MAGNIFICENT! I'm a person that gets disappointed with high expectations, but this burger lived up to its expectations. Also, the fries don't look the sexiest in pictures, so I thought they would be bad, but those fries are AWESOME. ATMOSPHERE - 4 Stars The decor is great, don't get me wrong. I love that you can see the hanging cured meats when you come in. And the bathroom is the most creative one I've seen in the city with their sliding doors. But, the layout of the restaurant is really slender and tight, so that it is a bit difficult to walk around without being in a waiter's way or bumping into someone sitting down. That also means seating is very limited. I would come with a party of 2-4 people. Anything larger than that is difficult, and you'll be stuck at the communal long table, if you're lucky. PARKING Complimentary valet. The restaurant sits underneath an apartment complex, so it looks like you're driving under the apartments. Overall, H&F is a wonderful dining establishment, and I'm a bit upset that it took me this long to finally visit one of Atlanta's must-eat burger restaurants.
(5)Sheek T.
We had buffalo chicken skins that were so freaking awesome and fattening at the same time. "The Burger" was good too but one of the patties was too under cooked for my taste. We also got the cajun chips which were ok. I'd give them 5 stars but the waitress wasn't very friendly. Looked at me crazy when I asked for a food menu instead of the drink menu I had.
(4)Brad C.
2 burgers, carbanara, and the deviled eggs.. that is all. I may die in peace. Snag some seats at the bar to avoid the reservation madness. We'll be back.
(5)David F.
I don't think there are many places in the A-Town that do what H&F does. They make EVERYTHING from scratch except maybe cheese. They make their own bread, their own ketchup, own mustard, own pickles, cure their own meat and etc. The place is almost like a market and butcher shop in one with just enough room to have a restaurant and bar. H&F takes the traditional old school southern flavor and puts it right back in the south again. It almost like the chef is afraid to waste any part of an animal. This guy will cook it all. (HIDE YOUR LIVESTOCK). I'll spare the detailed review of the burger. You should already know it's one of the best. But what I will say is that if you REALLY want one your best bet is to 1) Go to the Braves game or 2) Go to Sunday brunch at H&F. Otherwise you will be part of the rat race to get one of the few burgers at the late hour. But if you aren't going to get a burger, let me challenge you to be open-minded and adventurous. Go for the unique culinary experience and leave saying you tried something you never had before.
(5)Tamara Q.
One of my favorite places for cocktails great food. Their cocktail menu alone is worth coming here. The bar tenders making the cocktails look like artists working on masterpieces! They use unique combinations and look like they are putting their heart and soul into every drink. The food, in my opinion, is prob more like a 4 star. I personally love their burger (which they only make 24 of every night. They sell out at about 8:30 and don't serve them until 10 pm. I recommend getting there at 8- 8:30, place your order and put your name down for a table. Grab drinks, and hang in the bar area until you get seated. Munch on appetizers until 10.) I also love their hot dogs and chicken pate. They are really overpriced! The cost per item is misleading because it averaged about $7 but they are freaking small, so you have to order a million appetizers to actually appetize (I realize that's not a word, but seemed appropriate) Like I said, I love the burger, but i prob wouldn't go JUST for the burger because of the hassle, and because there are lots of other awesome burger joints in town, but the drinks are sooo worth going for, and hey, you might as well order the burger since you're there.
(5)No E.
I come here often, just decided to review today. Food and service is consistently good, I like the variance with their drink menu. Overall great late night spot
(4)A C.
The waiter was more interested in trying to show off his vocabulary than answer simple questions such as "What meat is in this?" A simple answer of "pork" would have sufficed but instead I received a gross description of how the animal was gutted prior to cooking without ever mentioned the type of animal. I ordering the carbonara and received was is clearly small portions for the price which tasted like bacon-flavored Raman noodles.
(1)Theryl J.
Absolutely. The. Best. Burger. I've. Ever. Had. So I initially tried to eat at H&F on Thursday evening but they were completely full, including the bar. I waited for about 20 mins and no one left. Now I understand why. I'd heard about these famous burgers from friends who tried them at the Braves Games, so I knew it was something special. I didn't really bother to look at the rest of the menu, because the goal was to get the burger. I did notice that they had a decent amount of other things, including deviled eggs, but again, I was only concerned with the burger. And then the burger came....and I do believe the heavens opened, the Angels descended, and told me that this is the place I was trying to get to in life!!! Yes, the burger is THAT GOOD! It's like every great burger you've ever had in life, TIMES 10! I'm currently watching my calories, so I told them to "hold the bun" and the burger was even MORE delicious. Please go to H&F and order the burger. Now....don't wait! They are open until 2am.....I'm now a believer. H&F FOR LIFE!!!!
(5)Amanda W.
the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all the burger, that is all
(5)Alex C.
Things have changed.... No longer is the burger exclusive. They have placed it on the menu all day and at turner field. Looks like the food purist gave way to profits. Unfortunately the burger became just a burger. I went back when they took care of each individual of the 24 burgers. Juiciest medium well burger without it being greasy. I went this week. They don't ask how you want your burger. They just give you well done and all the juicy goodness has been cooked away. Their seating in the restaurant has always been horrible if you get the tv tray sized table by the windows. They put your drinks on the window sill. You get an amazing view of a parking lot! The food is still good. Just no longer the best burger in town. Their crown will be taken by bones, grindhouse, or illegal food because they off the same high quality, cooked to your liking burgera with different toppings, and actual ambience.
(4)John E.
(a much longer version of this review with photos, also posted to my food blog) Hollman and Finch Public House has become something of an Atlanta institution, it's located at 2277 Peachtree Road (I'm not sure if it's considered Buckhead or if it's Mid-Town, but Peachtree Battle is probably more accurate). I don't know how many times I've heard about the hamburger offered here and how it's the best in town. I really, really wanted to sample one, only to find out that they have this peculiar custom of only serving a limited quantity (24 double patties) a night, right at 10:00 PM. Once they're gone, they're gone. The interior is really interesting, with exposed glass walls to the exterior showcasing the bar. Inside there's a narrow hallway to wood booths. We elected to sit at open tables at the bar. Everyone else purchased signature drinks (mostly bourbon), but as you will note based on my reviews, I'm more of a beer-guzzling kind of guy. I chose the Lagunas IPA as one that I hadn't yet tried and was quite satisfied with it. Since the burgers weren't available, we elected to order two of their other signature dishes: Sapelo Island Clams (we ordered two pots) - these fantastic local clams come from the waters around Savannah and Brunswick and at Hollman and Finch, they're boiled in a creamy stock with rye whisky, bacon and jalapeño. Served with toasted wedges to absorb all that flavor - I believe this was my favorite item sampled during our restaurant crawl - simple delicious. I could eat two pots of these easily by myself. Veal Brains - now you won't often find me ordering organ meats although I've had plenty in my lifetime. Brains are actually one of the purest of the bunch with a light, delicate flavor (almost non-existent, which is usually why I pass on them). At Hollman and Finch, the brains are lightly breaded and pan-fried, served with a dark ghee, capers and vinegar. They are quite delicious (or at least what they're cooked in provides the right mix of fat and acid to satisfy anyone) - served with toasted bread wedges. As a tease, there are H&F "Hamburger" shirts for sale behind the bar - bastards! I'll make sure to visit again and sample more of the fine fare at Hollman and Finch Public House - the foods really harken back to a time when you visited pubs for your nightly meal with the family. The service was quite good and the ambience interesing. The sun was starting to fall and the lighting coming through the front windows was amazing.
(4)Brittany W.
The H&F burger is one of my favorite burgers ever. And for good reason, I'm not sure what it is about it but whenever we go to Turner field I graciously stand in a long line to get one. My husband and I decided to try the restaurant and we weren't disappointed. The inside was a little cramped, we luckily got our own table instead of being put at a long one with other parties. However not a lot of stretching or moving around room, so I definitely wouldn't try to bring a kid here later on a weekend. We ordered two of their cocktails and they were wonderful. I can't remember what entree my hubs ordered but I stuck with the burger and it was like usual, heaven in my mouth. The service was pretty good, we overall had a great time and will probably be back!
(4)Charlotte K.
I don't get this place. The food isn't great, the service is worse, the burgers are overrated. If you want a good burger go to cafe 640 on Mondays when they're 2 for 1 and you don't have to fight a line of hipsters to get them
(2)Kristen C.
Before arriving to ATL, I did what all Yelpies do, check Thrillist and other sites that list popular places to eat in Atlanta. As a burger lover, I was excited to try it and wasn't disappointed. I made reservations through Open Table, and the establishment called prior to the reservation time and I let them know due to traffic I would miss my reservation but still looked forward to trying them out. They informed me that I would have options to sit at the bar and etc. This place is sort of hard to find, so it took a few U-Turns and then calling the place to actually get there. Once my boyfriend and i walked in we were greeted by the hostess and she let us know that we could sit anywhere we found an open space. The place is really tine so we crammed into a space facing the wall with a narrow counter table, but with a direct view into the open kitchen area. We both ordered THE BURGER (of course), I forgot that I couldn't add the works, but quickly got over it when it arrived. Can you say delish? I now understand why no substitutions are allowed, HF's wants you to experience the flavor of this divine burger and that mission was accomplished, I also like the "ketchup" with the fries, its a tangy sauce that may not be a favorite among some, but I love all things tangy, that leave a kick. This place i now a ATL must-see and stop-by for me. Moments like this, I wish I lived there. Seriously.
(5)Agata R.
How I've managed to go this many years without writing a review for H&F I do not know. But, I recently went back having not gone in probably two years, and had just a fantastic meal. As we always do these days, we ate at the bar. The cocktails were *outstanding* - rich, layered flavors and not cloyingly sweet like many places around town. Those who know me know my favorite place for cocktails in the city - this is now officially a close second. But that's not surprising given some of the city's great bartenders got their start here. The food was spot on - as it always has, this place does offal really well. We had sweetbreads, which were delicious. I was also eyeing the veal brains & beef tongue but then got distracted by frog legs, which were lightly breaded and came with a herby yummy sauce. The only slight misfire was the toad in the hole, which didn't have enough of the oysters it promised and the creamy sauce was just a bit too heavy for me and took over the dish. Now I know it's probably passé to talk about the H&F burger. Half the people around us were eating it. But, the truth is, it's really really good. There's kind of a McDonald's simplicity to it - just cheese & pickles - but there's something about it, just effin delicious. So yeah, at the end of the meal we split a burger. And it was good.
(4)Harrison B.
This place was not easy for me to find. I checked both Waze, Google Maps, and Yelp's navigation and ended up passing it twice. The HF symbol perfectly camouflages itself into the building. They say good design is obvious, great design is transparent, well... I think Holeman and Finch hit the nail on the head. I was greeted by three hostesses at the front counter, and ended up sitting at a cozy little seat at the end of their giant bar. I was greeted with a lot of dark colors, glass panels, and wood. Not to mention old-style lightbulbs. My favorite. A bartender immediately brought me a drink menu and a food menu. As soon as I knew what I wanted, he almost read my mind and was at my attention. Went with the Southern Comfort Brewery Amber Ale (which was more brown), Buffalo chicken skins, and "The Burger" After getting into my drink a bit, my bartender came back to make sure I liked it and asked if he could do anything else before saying "cheers." Man, I love good service. Soon my chicken skins arrived. The aroma from the buffalo sauce filled my lungs from the bar counter. It was dressed with sesame seeds and green onion. The sauce was of another planet. Perfect body, perfect head, perfect acidity. I wanted to eat it twice. Not to mention the blue cheese on the side was a masterpiece in itself. The burger arrived soon after. The fries that came with it were top notch, but I'm afraid the burger was less to behold. I thought it was strange when they didn't ask me how I'd like my burger, and it was exactly as I expected. Cooked medium well. No pink. Layered with two patties and cheese, a little onion, and no lettuce and tomato, I was a bit put off. That being said, the flavor was pretty good. Nothing to write home about, but hit the spot. Overall, I think the impeccable service and those wonderful chicken skins compensated for the less than stellar burger. Would return, and probably will!
(4)Amy H.
Did NOT come for the burger but came for the hype!!! Started with the deviled eggs and the pickle and the jalapeno were good! Did not eat the ham one. The yeast rolls were AWESOME! two come in an order will get two orders next time!! The Pimento Cheese Sandwich was my LEAST fav - took a little bite and it was WAY to greasy. The lamb testicles were surprisingly amazing. Eggplant was good! Not spectacular but good. Quail was lackluster but the veggies and the grits on the side were AWESOME!!! Fried apple Pie is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Server was AWESOME! We came on a Monday night, very slow, we got tons of free little samples!! Loved the atmosphere. Will be back for sure!
(4)Cindy T.
Yes folks. This is legit. Believe the hype. I'm always a little apprehensive that things aren't as good as the reviews make them out to be *cough*FlipBurger*/cough.* But this place did not disappoint! We came around 1230 on a Sunday so we could dive in on some burgers without having to fight the masses on a weeknight. We were given an hour wait time with the option of waiting for bar seating. It was only about 30ish minutes before we were given a table for 2. After the lunch time rush around 2, there were plenty of open tables so something to keep in mind. First off, this place is tiny! If it had a larger than 30something person capacity, I don't see the wait time being as long as it is. What is it with trendy restaurants having no space? I guess the crowd makes it look like a happening spot? I just felt really bad for the servers that had to keep excusing themselves to run from table to table to kitchen. Thankfully, we got a small table by the window instead of facing one of the walls by the bar. Decor was cute. You could see them working away in the kitchen as soon as you walked in. Also the hanging cured meats by the bar was a nice touch of rustic. As for servicr, our server was great! She had the cutest hair cut (not relevant but compliments can't hurt!). Gave great recommendations. Kept our water filled. Wasn't overly intrusive. I like that. Being as it was a Sunday, almost everyone had a bloody mary. And I am sheep. So I got one too although I usually hate bloody Mary's since it is just glorified tomato juice in my book. However, the one here is delish! Made with H&F's own bloody mary mix. More vodka than tomato juice and it had a spicy kick to it. Only thing missing was a celery stick though. It did have a delish pickled okra in it. The boy decided today was the day to make me look like I enjoy drinking alone so he opted for the kid friendly coke float made with pecan sorbet. We were both disappointed it was only a single scoop of ice cream. But I was a sucker for them bringing out a legit classic Coke served in a glass bottle. I'm kinda peeved I forgot to take the bottle home. Yep, I'm that person. I ain't even ashamed. On to the food! We got the deviled eggs as an appetizer. There were 3 flavors: something with bacon, pimento cheese and traditonal. We both agreed the traditional was best. Now for the star of the hour, the burgers! Which actually came out within 20 minutes of us ordering, very reasonable considering everyone was ordering it. It was 2 deliciously juicy beef patties with melted cheese and grilled onions and pickles. So simple. Yet so freaking perfect. Now anyone who knows me knows I absolutely CANNOT stand cheese. In most dishes, I feel like it's overpowering and just too creamy. However in this case. I was not about to mess with perfection so I opted to keep the cheese on. And I'm so glad I did. It complimented the meat so well and was deliciously melted into the patties. Please excuse me as I wipe the residual drool off my face as I am typing this and reminiscing. Do they do delivery here? They should! It would make so many people SO happy. And no on to - go orders either. I already asked. :( Short version: If you haven't been, go and let me know so I can come with you! I love watching newcomers' face when they get that glazed and amazed look in their eyes. If you've been, let me know when you're coming back! LOL Happy eating!
(5)Jon R.
After reading that this place was voted to have the #7 best burger in the U.S. I had to try it. So I get there only to find out that you need a reservation. We didn't have one so they made us sit community style with about 10 other people. At first this was awkward and hard to focus on the person sitting across from you. But we got over it and vowed to make a reservation next time. Then it happened , by far one of the best burgers I've ever had. They also just added the burger to the regular menu. All fresh home made ingredients down to the ketchup. Yes the ketchup even stood out . It was the perfect blend between ketchup and BBQ sauce. The only knock was the SIZE of the DRINKS super small drinks but they were quality. All in all I WILL be back!
(4)Amanda K.
What a FANTASTIC burger. The Timing: We arrived at 7pm for a friend's goodbye-Atlanta dinner, out of fear we'd miss out on securing our share of the 24 burgers cooked promptly at 10pm. We reserved our burgers and hung out at a high-top in the bar area. We sipped on beer for a few hours and made sure to tip our waitress well since we were occupying the table for so long. We came on a Monday night, and it wasn't that crowded. We probably could have shown up at 8 or 8:30 and still reserved our burgers. The Atmosphere: The restaurant is very small, but has a cool industrial/parlor vibe. You hear all the hustle and bustle of the kitchen, including the calling-out of orders. At 10pm there was a lot of yelling and chanting. Think, "When I say Burger you say Time. BURGER... TIME! BURGER.... TIME!" I had been waiting for three hours, so it worked on me. :) The Burger: Two thin patties, two slices of American cheese, onions, and pickles sandwiched between the fluffiest, freshest H&F bun I've ever had. The very edges of the patties were lightly crispy. OMG it was good. I don't typically eat pickles, but these were sweet and perfect. It also comes with a side of their ketchup (which tastes like a mix between ketchup and BBQ sauce) as well as mustard. I also don't typically eat mustard, but for some reason it just hit the spot! I ate part of my burger with no sauce at all (it doesn't actually need sauce) and scooped on a little homemade ketchup and mustard on the rest. Both ways were divine. Oh yeah, and the fries were hot and fresh and delish! The meal was simple and oh-so-well done. Turner Field vs. The Restaurant The H&F burger at Turner field is great. But the burger at the restaurant is perfect. There is a difference.
(5)Atlanta F.
This was a great experience and we had a lot of fun. Very interesting menu items and selections prepared well and great service I look forward to returning and trying to burger next time!
(5)Alexandra D.
Had the best time in the world here with my girlfriends! Had a blast and got to try the prized burgers- which they only make 24 per night. They have an exceptionally eclectic menu full of random and "weird" foods, which I am used to as a French girl. Brains, testicles... You name it. A great and entertaining experience. The next time I'm in Atlanta, I will definitely be back'. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Excellent service and killer food!
(5)Chris F.
I've only been on Sunday's for lunch, but it's nice and the service is ridiculously fast. It can get crowded, so you may have to sit at the bar, but it's not so bad. The juicy, cheese dripping burger is great, but what's better are the fries, my goodness they are good. Also, they have a nice assortment of drinks. This seems like a great place to grab a drink before going out. No point for a long review, burger and fries, period!
(4)Joe M.
Quite literally the worst thing I have ever ate in my life. The Blueberry Cobbler Not only did it take over 30 minutes to leave the kitchen.... It tasted like the pastry chef took a trip to Chernobyl to find some fruit that resembled blueberries. It tasted like tar, lead, and Mercury poisoning. I can still taste it. I can still feel it. I'd highly recommend a trip to Grady Memorial shortly there after.
(1)Preeyam P.
Exceedingly underwhelming. I will say that the positives were that for a weekend night we only waited 45 minutes and the cocktail waiters worked the ENTIRE room not just the bar. This was exceptionally exciting for us, as the place was booming. However, the food service once we got seated was slow and the food was incredibly underwhelming. The waiter got sparking water all over one of my friends when he opened the bottle and another waiter ended up dropping a plate of toast triangles as he was trying to slide over some plates. For the portions, the food was incredibly overpriced. I would say the only reasonable thing on the menu was the Burger. Unfortunately one of my friend that got the liver pate got very sick that night and the next day off of it. I ordered the salmon medallions. I was not expecting a few small pieces of salmon and a few more potatoes. Again, small portions. The panna cotta wasn't the best I've ever had and the cobbler was somewhat meh. I was excited to try this place but was underwhelmed. Go for the cocktails and I hope you have a better time then we did.
(3)Jeremy H.
There's three experiences you can have here: 1) the "famous" 10pm burger - make sure to show up around 7:30 or 8pm to get your place in line for one of the 24 burgers they make each night. The burger is your good, old-fashioned, double-stack American cheeseburger served on home made bread. But boy is it a great rendition of that burger. It's often called the best burger in Atlanta, and it's definitely one of my top burgers. 2) the Sunday brunch - you get the same great burgers, but you don't have to fight for only 24. There can still be a long wait, so it pays to show up as early as possible. 3) dinner from the menu - while the burger is really good, you're doing this place a disservice to not check out their regular menu. Most of their menu are small-plates. They have crowd pleasers like deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, and hot dogs. But the really interesting part of the menu are the parts menu (think cheeks, sweet breads, and brains) and the other interesting meat dishes. That's where H&F really shines! Each of the three H&Fs is great, and I recommend trying all three experiences!
(5)Kelli K.
The burgers were delicious but I think a bit pricey for a burger of its substance. The seating arrangement is shared "elbow to elbow" not comfortable after downing a huge burger, I recommend you make reservation if you want private seating.Overall the experience was okay nothing spectacular.
(3)Sneha D.
First timers to HF, and we did brunch for Bf's V-day treat. Everything was delicious, and we ate a LOT. The hot chicken is HOT, and I'm Indian, and I'm talking burning-my-mouth hot. But delicious if that's your thing, and the coleslaw that comes with it serves to cool you off a little bit. We ended up getting 2 orders. Bf wasn't a fan of the fried oysters, but I love oysters- fresh or fried- and the sauce that came with it was tangy and perfect for the leftover bread from the charcuterie (the waiter did an excellent job of who would like what based on personal preferences when it came to the charcuterie). The Crunchy Gentleman was reminiscent of the Raclette I had in Switzerland; melted gruyere cheese atop bread and ham, it was definitely a succulent party in my mouth. We ordered the Chocolate Mousse, and Oh My God. All I have to say is that if you're a fan of Nutella, this is like 872638x better. The cocktails were strong and refreshing. Great service, great food, strong drinks, and not as packed as I had originally expected- I would recommend this place to everyone.
(5)Laurel R E.
Great service ! Fresh ingredients and good food that is filled with flavor. The burger is very tasty.
(5)Michael B.
Went for the burger and left a little unimpressed. The burger was simply average and honestly I probably could have done a bit better at most 5 guys. On the upside the management has been excellent and promised a much better experience the second time around and took care of everything after I informed them.
(3)Kat L.
The, place was really nice and the servers were very helpful, knowledgeable, thoughtful and attentive- basically, perfect. I had "the burger" and it was really good, but I wish I could've chosen swiss cheese. Instead, it had to be cheese-less. Oh well. It was pretty good.
(4)Tiff H.
After a few failed attempts to get a burger at Holeman and Finch, I waited it out on a Sunday afternoon for the city's number one burger. Since we had a group of 6, we knew the wait wouldn't be short, but we got there around 11:45, thinking that we were ahead of the game. After parking in the complimentary parking deck, we made our way to what looked like would be a short wait for our burgers. The hostess predicted an hour long wait, which would be a lot better than the hour and a half wait I had been told before. We got to wait outside, where there are plenty of benches. After seeing every person go in before us, even those who arrived after us, we were finally seated an hour and a half later (just as I thought would happen). There is only one "large" table in the restaurant that holds 12 people. We luckily got to share the 12 person table with another group of 6, which worked out perfectly. Our server came and was nice and bubbly, like champagne. Unfortunately, I was in no mood for his charm, as I was starving and tired of sitting around doing nothing. After placing our order for 5 burgers, we waited once again for our food. And at last, we waited no more... The double stack appeared next to a small pile of fries and two small tins of ketchup and mustard. The ketchup was made in store, although I didn't appreciate the overly vinegary flavor. The fries were alright, nothing to rave about. But that burger though... The meat was tender and extremely juicy. Juices dripped everywhere as the ladies attempted to eat their burgers with grace. The buttery bun was fluffy and compressed perfectly with the pressure of our fingers. The serving amount was perfect, although a few more fries wouldn't have hurt. The server stopped by periodically to pick up our sparkling clean plates and refill our waters. Overall, I do appreciate the burger here, but the fries and ketchup? Not so much. I also do not appreciate the long wait. Maybe a solution would be to split up another larger table somewhere to accommodate for medium size to larger groups. Otherwise, don't bring more than 3 friends if you are looking for a quicker meal. We waited 1.5 hours for a 30 minute experience. I recommend Bocado for your next double stack burger experience, where you can make reservations and have a nearly 0 wait. However, if you can brave the wait, then by all means, this is hands down the best burger in Atlanta.
(4)Justin C.
If you really have time to wait from 8-10 for a burger, this might interest you.. So why do I have to wait? Well they only make a limited number of burgers for the night, and you can start to order them at 8PM. The burgers won't actually be made until 10PM. But you should get their early so you can secure your burger loving spot. In the meantime they have a great selection of appetizers to keep your fuel going. The Kale chips are delicious along with anything cheese on the menu. When 10PM hits, some guy will come into the middle of the restaurant and start yelling and doing his burger fire starting chant/dance It is pretty entertaining and just relax a couple more minutes for your freshly cooked meat. It is not the best burger I have ever had but it does rank up there, and the experience really made it worth while.
(4)T H.
Let me start off by saying I have enjoyed several visits to Holeman & Finch. Their staff has always been knowledgeable and friendly. The burger is one of the best in the city, no doubt about it. This review is simply based on service in the past few weeks, rather than the food. Lately I have noticed that their staff has become even more hipster and unpleasant (if there is such a thing). Last Sunday our server never broke her monotone unhappy demeanor, she was efficient and effective but I felt like she was "bothered" and unhappy to be at work. Honestly her attitude annoyed me in a major way. I brushed it off as she may be having a bad day and I moved on. I returned once again this Sunday only to encounter this young woman serving in the bar area. We were waiting for friends and did not place an order, she seemed yet again visually annoyed and unhappy. Once we moved to our table, we were met with the same lackluster unhappy attitude by another server. She never said hello, never acknowledged our presence until I had to ask her if she was our server. We were sitting there for at least 15 mins without so much as a "hello". This was a different server, who exhibited the same attitude as the young woman last Sunday. I am not sure what is happening but being pleasant at Holeman and Finch no longer seems to be important. I guess they have the attitude of "if we make these burgers they will come" and we don't have to be nice. That is the WRONG attitude. After living in San Francisco where hipsters were assholes at most dining establishments, it was a breath of fresh air to come to Atlanta and deal with "southern hipsters" they had manners and were chill without an air of superiority. Holeman & Finch seems to be employing the new breed of hipsters, who don't give a shit if you eat there or not!! Holeman and Finch you can keep your burger because I will not be back, I cannot deal with the lackluster to the point of being rude service just for a burger!! I will head over to General Muir where there is less attitude and a pretty decent burger as well or I will wait until you open up in the Ponce City Market and grab a burger, hopefully with less attitude and more enthusiasm. Honestly I am no longer interested in dealing with the new vibe of your restaurant.
(2)Vlad T.
Truly impressive: top bar program in Atlanta, as far as I can find. Culinarily very much like The Publican in Chicago, which is really saying something. How many bars have Genever, and how many know what to do with it? How many could put together an amaro flight for you? They make syrups in house, and even list how each cocktail is served. The outstanding menu and craft execution make Holeman & Finch a destination for me. The food menu is perfect for having drinks: small, innovative, fearless plates (corned beef tongue slider, anyone?) to expand your palate and experience, and pace your alcohol metabolization. Get your best foodie/cocktail geek (drinkie?) friends together. Drink, eat, share, and repeat.
(5)Jennifer G.
Best. Burger. Of. My. Life. That's how I felt when I ate the burger at Holeman and Finch. Honestly though - everything was fantastic. We started with the pimento cheese (best I've ever had) and the pretzel (also great but that cheese was to die for so the pretzel didn't get top billing for me). When the burgers arrived.. they looked perfect. I normally add a little ketchup and mayo to my burger, but I had a feeling this wouldn't need it and I was right. I bit right in to my burger and it was juicy, meaty, cheesy perfection - with a little bit of crunch from the burger patties and the grilled bun - just sheer perfection. I had to try the coke float with the peanut sorghum ice cream and peanuts in it and I am SO glad I did. Give it a shot - it's a surprisingly delicious combo. (Side note - I want to add peanuts almost every time I drink a coke now - thanks H&F) On top of all this.. the service was impeccable and the food came out super quick. We decided to go at the last minute for sunday brunch while we were in town and there were no reservations available so we arrived early and grabbed a spot in the bar - the bartender was great. The place is pretty small so I would definitely make a reservation or be prepared to wait. *** According to our bartender - They changed the policy on the burgers as of November-ish 2014 - they used to only serve like 24 burgers a night and they had people pre-booking them all night. They stopped doing this - now they serve burgers from when they open until they run out so get there early! ***
(5)Andrew D.
This is a solid place for late night, or early in the evening drinks and noshes. The menu rotates but there are many staples always on the menu including what I consider to be some of the best Steak Tartar in the city. They make their own sausage, and they procure much of their beef from White Oak Pastures which is a great local purveyor. Yes the burger is good, but if that is all you come for, then trust me you have missed 80% of what this place is about. I have always found everything here to be good if not great. Being right upstairs, I often come down to people for a drink or to quickly transact business. The staff are very enthusatic, and highly knowlegable. Many of the original award winning mixologists have since moved on but the people left maintain the same zeal towards fine cocktails and craft beer. I like that a cocktail bar like this has draft beer. Sometimes, well often times, I prefer to drink beer. Thus it is nice to have that option. This place is a sh*t show between 7:30-10:30 most nights, in particular because of the 10PM burger. Between that craziness, and the fact that many week nights feel like it is all consultants and people in from out of town on business, I often find my monthly visits more limited then I otherwise would like. Even on a slow night, the bar area is pretty raw and tight. In the dining room the cozy tables for 2 on the glass are nice, and I often prefer those late at night as opposed to jostling for position near the bar. Overall it is a great place for the city, and adds a certain degree of credibility to our scene's food and drink profile. My top dishes would be Steak Tartar (a must try), Cornmeal Fried Oysters, the Burger (if not too much effort to get), Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonia, Pot of Chicken Liver Pate, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding.
(4)Marie A.
The fried oysters were incredible and the broccoli was the best I've ever had. Also had the lamb tongue and collard greens, both very good. I love that the burger is a standard menu item now!
(5)Clarissa M.
Our experience started out great from our couch. M called to check on the status of the burgers and Steve was courteous and helpful on the phone. Parking was easy with the free valet. The greeter that we encountered was very professional and friendly. The *one* drawback that we could name is that the place is super small. On any regular night, I'm sure it comes across as rather cozy. On a crazy, busy Friday night, it was a bit of a madhouse. The cocktails were a home run, a touchdown and a hat trick all in one. We had the small plates while we waited for "the burger." My favorite is the Crunchy Gentleman. I would go back again and again just for that. The burger did not disappoint. We were impressed. Now - because I tend to notice rather offbeat things about spaces, I have to say I *LOVED* the sliding barn doors to the bathrooms. We will return - on a slower night. :-)
(4)Christine W.
There's a lot of hype surrounding the burger - all you need to do is google "Holeman and Finch burger" and read the raving reviews. It is touted as one of the best burgers in America. That's a lot to live up to. Everyone has different tastes and ways they like their burger. I like mine with lettuce, tomato, red onions and kosher pickles. So, although this may be your cheeseburger in paradise, it's not mine. It's definitely worth trying. What makes the restaurant special is all the other delicious looking offerings. I will most definitely try them when I return! I do need to add that I had the white hops draft beer and it was absolutely delicious!
(4)Austin K.
pretty amazing place not too big, the burger was awesome, havent got a chance to try the secret burger yet!! Will try next time
(5)Tamara G.
Had the burger, of course. It was good, not the best burger I've ever had but definitely a better than average burger. Also had the pimento cheese which was tasty although I wish it was served with something other than sesame crackers.
(3)Kelsi V.
Fun place! The concept of serving the "famous" burger for a limited time makes trying the burger an accomplishment in and of itself. .... The Burger is pretty delicious. (now found at Braves stadium as well) H&F has a special place in my heart because on my first visit we tried the brains... this was a first time I've had brains soo it was quite an experience. They actually tasted pretty good but I couldn't get over the whole concept.... I lost some foodie points on this one. LOL.
(5)Mark M.
All I can say is simply fabulous! We have been here several times and it is always an amazing experience. Hats off to the team at this restaurant. The food is exceptional, service beyond compare and the ambiance is amazing. Stop by if you are in the area!
(5)Alexander H.
Get the burger. One of the best in the city. Unique menu, has an assortment of interesting dishes and drinks. Also, offers a great selection of cocktails.
(5)Brandon J.
Check another one off of my bucket list. I walked into the bar on a Tuesday night looking forward to sampling a few of their small plates and a few local beers. Started with the deviled eggs three ways. The cayenne egg and the crispy pork egg were amazing. The third was a sweet relish egg that was good, but not my favorite. Next up was the bone marrow. It's prepared in the classic St. John's style, roasted and served with a parsley, onion and lemon salad to cut through all the richness. Probably the best bite of the night, although I would have preferred that the bread be served toasted. On the bartenders recommendation, I tried the squash as a veg course. The blossom was perfectly tempura fried and the squash itself was sautéed and served on a wonderful mornay sauce. I had every intention of NOT ordering the burger, since I didn't know it had been added to their regular menu, but I guess I just eventually figured when in Rome.... Now, I can understand why some reviewers are not blown away by the burger. This is not really a typical pub burger, thick and served medium rare with a variety of trendy condiments. What I've heard it is intended to be is the classic American double burger, at its most elevated level. And that's exactly what it is. Every element is done just a perfectly as it can be, from the beef and bun to the house made pickles, mustard and ketchup. But don't take my word for it. You will just have to go and decide for yourself.
(5)Maurice D.
Fooled, once again, by all of the hype of another mediocre Atlanta restaurant. I think people in Atlanta want to give restaurants in Buckhead kudos just for their location alone. I suggested to a friend that we have Sunday Brunch at Holeman & Finch so I could finally get the opportunity to taste supposedly the "best burger in Atlanta" at one of the "best restaurants in Atlanta." He agreed to go. So my almost year long wait to try this place out was finally over. Upon arrival at the restaurant we were quickly seated at a community table. Literally elbow-to-elbow with the strangers next to us. Before our drinks arrived to us, a small table for two opened up and we asked to change seats. Our server didn't mind at all and quickly got us moved. We both placed orders for "The Burger." My friend wanted to substitute the American cheese for cheddar, but they wouldn't allow it. They also don't ask how you want your burger patty cooked. All are cooked to well-done. The burger is very simple. 2 burger patties with American cheese, red onions, pickles and housemade ketchup and mustard on the side. The burger comes accompanied with a small serving of French fries. My friend and I both thought the burgers were very average. Nothing special at all. I much prefer Yeah Burger and he prefers The Vortex. The French fries and housemade ketchup was the best part of the meal. Service here was quite poor as well. The restaurant was not very busy at the time of our visit, yet I only received one refill on my sweet iced tea. I waited close to 10 minutes to receive my first refill and I gave up waiting for a second refill after the server had already collected the tab for our table. I don't recommend this restaurant and I won't be back.
(2)Nate T.
Great small plates and the burger is fantastic. Could have a better beer selection but spirit selection makes up for it. Deviled eggs were one of the best items on the menu.
(4)Linda H.
So, I had to check out this joint since everyone kept raving about it. I walked in and was advised that it would be a 1.5 hour wait ( At this point, I was convinced that we weren't getting a burger!) and then was advised that we can sit in the bar area. We Found a little section rather quickly and just sat down. It took about 10-15 mind before we were even approached ( I was already setting myself up for a crappy time), but we were finally helped. They have a pretty decent bar selection and my husband was rather pleased with their scotch selection. We immediately reserved one burger and was advised 10 mins later that we had one reserved! Woooohooo! So, now, we had an hour and a half to kill. -We started off with the deviled eggs; 3 way ( country ham- a little too salty for me; jalapeño - just so perfect; a pickled BBQ one- was rather tasty) -Then we moved onto the break box( pretty good- you can tell it's freshly baked) -Next the hot dog ( it's a dressed with a spicy mustard and pickled jalapeño- this TX gal LOVED it!!!) -Onto the bacon caramel popcorn ( I am a popcorn freak and OMG, delicious...seriously, you've got to try it!)...no joke! It had chunks of bacon in it!!!!!!! Soooooooooooo goooooood! -Finally, the burger! I have to say the hubby is a burger critic and he ( and I) agreed that this is hands down one of the best burgers we ever had! Yes, it's a plain cheese burger but the taste was just fantastic. The best way to put it, it was simple but out of this world! Yes, I'll be back!
(5)Hr S.
I decided to try the burger again and this time it was perfect. Properly seasoned and juicy compared to the last one that I had. It was the best burger since I came to Atlanta!
(4)mo j.
I don't know if they're still limiting the burgers 'cause it's been over a year since I've been here. a friend of mine (thanks Ivan JL) told me about the secret of going on Sundays for brunch. I ended up going 3 different times for brunch with my family. The burger was great and the lines weren't long then. I had the burger at Turner Field last year and it tasted very close considering they are mass made. I'm writing this review to remind myself to go back.
(5)Jake E.
Small space. Not noisy and not a complaint, but you will be close to one another, maybe even people who are not in your party. Cocktails are good. Great selection of scotch and bourbons too. Appetizers of bone marrow and scallops were both very good. Great staff worked well with the menu and accommodating one of groups food allergies. The burger: it is no longer just 24 and only after 10PM! It is very good, but the bun was a little underwhelming. Usually like mine toasted a bit. Worth the visit. Although NOT the easiest place to find if don't know where it is as very easy to drive right by on Peachtree.
(4)Charles A.
Atlanta magazine ranks this as the 11th best bar in the A! This was the first time I've visited this place so I was expecting a lot. I was not to thrilled with the size of the bar area....very small. However the staff and service was good. Great beer selection ...kudos there...now the burgers....absolutely the best I ever had. I more impressed with the taste of that burger than anything else....the drinks...the valet parking...the service...just order a burger and I bet you will be beyond satisfied. Bar wise....nothing extraordinary....but burger wise....miles above the rest!!!
(4)Claudia A.
I came for the burger. I might have hyped it up too much. Not the best in the world but delicious enough that I will be back for another round. Yes it's offered on their regular menu now, used to be only for brunch or after 10pm. Now you can get it anytime, but make sure you have reservations (though they do let you have the full menu at the bar), it's a small cozy place. This place is tough to find, no big sign points to it, the HF on the front window looks like artsy decor. Look for Starfish or Eugene restauarnts. They do offer valet parking or free parking if you use the other entrances. I did not care for their overpriced frou frou drinks. They come in tiny glasses and only 2 of the 3 we ordered tasted ok. Deviled eggs ($6) are decent. You only get 3 btw . I only liked 1 of the 3 but I'm not an egg fan. Everyone else seemed to enjoy them. Fish and chips-small portions btw. We liked it, the chips was a soft, warm, potato cube. Very cool twist on this European meal. Burger ($12)-what's the hype about? First it's a house made bun, 2 brisket+ beef patties (ground and prepared in house), Kraft Cheese slice (it's American but I would have preferred "real" cheese), shaved red onions (shaved on top, topped with cheese and then grilled for a flavor infusion), bread and butter pickles (house made too), topped with (house made)ketchup and mustard. My only wish was that the waitress could come back and give me more mustard (only had teaspoon to work with). It comes with hand cut fries (for god's sake, give us more fries!). Got the Fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream ($7). it was decent. not my favorite the the waitress insisted it was a hit. Good warm inside, crispy outside with some damn good ice cream.
(4)Karen H.
I own a condo across from H&F, and I'd eat here every day if I could, bringing a giant wheelbarrow to haul my belly home across the street. Cocktails, check. Duck ham, check. I've had the deviled eggs (okay, love them, but please let this trend die down), the pig ear salad (the only miss, ears could have been a little crispier), the long beans, the tomato salad, the pimento cheese and the maple bacon popcorn, which is stupid, stupid, stupid good. Stupid. Good. Yeah, yeah, burger, shmurger. Eat everything else too.
(5)Nick K.
This review is for the Buffalo Chicken Skins. Holeman and Finch is a pretty Bougie spot, and I'll be first to say I'm a big fan of ambiance and nice restaurants with craft food and quality ingredients, but this type of restaurant isn't ideal for someone like me. The menu of entrees was a mere 5-6 dishes, which was disappointing. However, the service was great and the selection of beers and WHISKEY was on point. Buffalo skins were delicious, but overall the restuarant wasn't for me and was extremeley expensive.
(3)Amy B.
I have to agree the burger is pretty special here. Seasoned well without overpowering the beef. Though the food was good, the portions were small and the staff not overly attentive so I am giving it 4 stars.
(4)Jason W.
Fantastic! I had to go with the burger of course, it did not disappoint. I also had a small charcuterie plate which was really good as well. Make the stop if you're in Atlanta!
(5)Jenny D.
Our main reason to come here was to try the famous burger. We arrived about 8:15 pm on Tuesday and had to wait about 10 before we got seated. The place was not packed so we were able to get on the burger list. We saw other people arrive a little bit before 10 and they were able to get the burger as well. So I guess Tuesday is a slow day. In my opinion the burger was good, really good but not the best burger I've had. I had burger about 2 weeks ago at THERE and I seriously thought that was the best burger I ever had. My husband's opinion was that it was the the holeman&finch is the BEST burger he has ever had in his entire life...lol. Then again is didn't take a bite of my burger from There. They ketchup they put on the side was ok, it was a BBQ ketchup. I like the traditional Heinz ketchup. The fries it came were ok too. I was honestly more impressed with our small plates that we ate while waiting for the 10 pm burger. Here's what we started with. I liked that they served us small plates one at the time. We had a small table and it would of been too crowded to serve the several small plates we ordered. 1. Pretzel - thumbs up! I needed to order this immediately after taking a sip of my house cocktail. Wow the drinks are strong and I needed some food in my belly before drinking some more 2. Bone marrow - my favorite out of everything we ordered that night. I have never tried bone marrow and I honestly think it looks gross. The only reason I tried it is because my husband likes bone marrow. Surprise surprise it was amazing. For those of you don't know how to eat it, it has the consistency of softened herb butter. You spread it on bread and it a burst of deliciousness in your mouth. I wanted to lick the whole bone, no I did not do that in public. I would so do it if I was in my own home. 3. Lamb testicles - this is one the items you have to try. Just to show off that you are an adventurous eater. Again this was surprisingly delicious. It is breaded and pan seared. I supposed anything breaded is tasty. Would I order it again, not really because there are so many other items I wanted to try. I say it's worth trying though 4. Grouper cheeks - this was suggested by our waitress. She said it was one of her favorites on the menu along with the bone marrow. In my opinion the grouper cheeks were tasty but not really special. 5. Pimento something...I forget the name but it was basically a mini sandwich with pimento cheese and bacon with b&b pickles. I don't like pickles so we asked for it on the side so my husband could eat it. I have to say out of all things we ordered, this is #2 best after the bone marrow. REALLY REALLY REALLY good! Unfortunately I was too full for dessert. The service was excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is not cheap. We ordered all of the above, and note it's not really too much even though it's 5 starters and burgers for two. The small plates are really small. for eg the lamb testicles gives you 2 slices and the bone marrow is just one bone, the grouper cheeks were 3 pieces. We ordered 2 cocktails and 4 beers. Anyway total bill was about $122 including tax. No tip included, i tipped 20% for good service. The cocktails are pretty expensive. $13 each for a very small glass. The beer was s good price though..the beer my husband choose was $6 each. The only reason I took away 1 star might seem really petty. But i asked for extra ketchup for my burger just because it's a habbit for me. When I looked at the bill I noticed they added 50 cents extra for the ketchup. C'mon...really?
(4)Rahul G.
A social experiment gone wrong. That is how i would describe my experience here. I had been planning to try the renowned burger (claimed to be one of the best in Atlanta) for several months. I was horribly disappointed. First of all, this place is not easy to find because it's so small. I doubt it could seat more than 50 people. It's tucked behind a driveway leading to a parking deck. Once inside, it has a typical contemporary american feel in a cramped space that overlooks the parking entrance/driveway which makes for a poor view in a restaurant that is lined with windows. Although I was there for the burger, I was surprised to find a limited sunday brunch menu that offered only one traditional brunch item (french toast priced at $25). It seemed like they were trying to make the burger the only worthwhile item to order. Now on to the burger. It consists of 2 patties which i learned are smash burger patties meaning they are thin. It was topped with American cheese, pickles and onion. It was served on a greasy bun and could only be prepared medium well but was essentially well done. The burger was extremely fatty and immediately reminded me of something i would order from a fast food joint ( mcdonalds for example) . Overall it was too greasy and did not warrant a "best" or even a "good" burger distinction. I felt like i had wasted my time and precious caloric intake for the day. For the rest of the day, I felt full and disgusting because of that burger. The entire experience was like one of those experiments where they serve the same fast food burger to two different groups of patrons. One group is aware that it is average and will typically give pretentious and condescending feedback, while the other group is told it's from a "reputable" establishment and give it raving reviews. That's how i felt after reading all these reviews: Deceived.. With subpar service and an underwhelming burger, I'd say save your money and go elsewhere. Highly DO NOT recommend.
(1)Thomas L.
Going to Holeman and Finch is beyond the burger they're well known for. Although the burger is quite good and the ritual of waiting till 10 or 1030 during weekdays is a unique experience I would say the other items on the menu like bone marrow and deviled eggs are equally fun and tasty. I would say the burger gives the biggest band for the buck though.
(5)Sara M.
I ate rabbit. I also ate oysters and clams and quail. Maybe not that out there for some people, but for me, this is huge! My palate doesn't extend a whole lot further than chicken, but I agreed to be adventurous and try whatever food was placed in front of me for the night, and i'm pretty happy I did. Before I get too into the food, ill touch on the ambiance. The place is located in an unassuming building, but once inside, the restaurant is is pretty cozy and swanky. The dark lighting makes it romantic-ish and hanging meat in the front lets you know what you're in for. Free valet doesn't hurt either. Definitely a date place. The service was great the whole time and our waiter was nice, attentive, and full of good suggestions. The only drawback of the whole meal was that they were out of a few items and drinks. Understandable and a good sign that everything is fresh and made to order, but when you have your eye on something and it's crossed off the menu, it can be a tad disappointing. Anyhow, the menu has a bunch of weird shit on it like brains and liver and sweetbreads. Definitely not for someone who is picky (or who is usually picky and not willing to be daring for one meal) and without a doubt not for vegetarians. We ordered (and forgive me as I turned all the ordering over and thus don't recall the exact name of most of the items): yeast rolls, pretzel rolls with Gouda, collard greens, quail something, toad in the hole, oysters something, rabbit loin and a cheese plate. The cheese plate, rolls and pretzel/gouda are obviously easy peasy and were all delicious. The pretzel roll was like an amped up grown up grilled cheese. The rest of the food came out tapas style as it was ready. First up were the greens which were delish with a heavy smokey flavor and tons of bacon pieces. Next was Toad in the Hole which was probably my favorite of everything we ordered. The rabbit loin I would have sworn was chicken as it wasn't tough or gamey at all. It came in what I would call a big rabbit croquet, and the fried batter was obviously delicious since, well.. it was fried. Quail I didn't personally love as it was wings and I get seriously grossed out with eating anything on a bone.. but that was a me thing. The oysters were good. Also my first time trying them so nothing to compare it to, but it was good flavor and once I got past the balloony texture I was a fan. My drink, which was named something about the mood and contained gin, kina l avion, belle de brillet and green chartreuse was strooooong, too much so if you ask me, but I'm a lightweight. Even sipping it throughout the meal, I couldn't finish it, and it was pretty small to begin with. Definitely come here if you are a foodie.
(5)Harold W.
They have complimentary valet which was a nice touch. I am getting the Damson in Distress and Moofah Doofah drinks. $23 just for the first round of drinks alone. I hate to admit it but they were both delicious. Full of flavor and the bartender, Sarah tasted everything. So I trust that everything is going to be awesome. We ended up sitting at the corner of the bar. We canceled the table since the food and drink menu were the same. We ordered the Pork Sandwiches to share. That was heaven in my mouth. I don't like spicy food but I had no problem eating the spicy pork. We share this dish and I wanted to fight Danny and push him out of his stool for the last bite of each sandwich. I didn't even care that it is our 17th Anniversary and he was paying. Did I mention that he decided to order an off the cuff Sazeric which was flavorful even though I dislike Absinthe. It really didn't there strong until towards the end of the glass. The valet were nice and quick to get our car. They asked how we enjoyed our evening and were interested in conversation. Highly recommend this place. Next time we visit: 10:00 Burgers and probably a $200 bar tab.
(5)Dawn M.
We sat at the bar, since the wait for a table was 1.5 hours. The bartender/server was awesome. Very knowledgable about the menu. He sold us on the veal brains to start. Yes.. The thought of it grossed me out at first, but WOW. They were so delicious. I ended up getting the burger. My boyfriend got the pork belly. Everything was to die for! Definitely will be back. A little pricey, but worth it.
(4)Adam B.
Drinks were awesome, and burger was delicious. However, it may be slightly overrated as I do not believe it was one of the top burgers I've had. It was a bit too greasy for my taste.
(4)Capri L.
I was visiting the Atlanta area and found this place on several online write-ups so decided to try it for brunch. I called to make a reservation but the host suggested that my party walk in and sit at the bar for immediate service. The bar area is very cumbersome and the tables are small. People repeatedly bumped into me and the waiter knocked my purse over. My party ordered the burger, French toast, deviled eggs, carbonara, and peach salad. While the flavor combinations were unique in the deviled eggs and the peach salad, the portions were very small and the menu was over priced for what you get. My entire party left with much more to be desired.
(2)Kathryn W.
I've been here twice. It is not very vegetarian friendly but my foodie friends like it. If you expect uber veggie friendly options in a place decorated with pork/lamb legs and stuff, a place known for mouthwatering burgers... you might need to check yourself. Drinks are very good. I find the whole 'limited supply of burgers' thing very hokey. Is the meat delivered every day? That's the only way they'd TRULY "run out"... right? The waiter got my order wrong (very wrong) but was sincerely apologetic about it and made it up to me. I'd go back but only get drinks :) okay...maybe some pimento cheese, too.
(3)Andrew W.
Yes, the famous Holeman & Finch burger lives up to the hype. For a burger purist, this should be the gold standard by which all other burgers are measured. That said, the service was... appalling. My wife and I arrived for Sunday brunch and were told by the hostess to expect a 35 minute wait. No biggie, that was to be expected. Over an hour goes by, and we still haven't been seated. What happened? When we asked the hostess, her response was that the tables used for two tops had been combined to accommodate a larger party. Great... so nice of them to tell us that after we'd been waiting for so long. Oh, but it just kept getting better. After waiting another 15 minutes, we finally got seated. To our surprise, there were two other empty tables nearby. We knew for a fact that the hostess had been turning away other couples telling them that the wait was now 2 hours. Why were these tables empty? When our waiter arrived, we placed our order - all at once: two burgers, a Pimm's Cup, a Coke Float, and the Deviled Eggs. The waiter offered to bring us two glasses of water too (which never came). After waiting another ten minutes, I got my Pimm's Cup. Still no Coke Float for my wife, deviled eggs, or burgers. Then we watched as the "Maitre d" (as he called himself) allowed his friends to bypass the long wait time everyone else had to endure to be seated at the empty tables. Within five minutes of them being seated, they had a table full of appetizers and drinks. Still no Coke Float, deviled eggs or burgers for us though. Yup, we got leap-frogged. After harassing our waiter, who seemed content to ignore our table, we finally got the deviled eggs and Coke Float. Then, our burgers came. We definitely felt like we were being treated like unwanted second-class citizens. It really was unfortunate because I'd heard so many great things about Holeman & Finch. The Pimm's Cup was excellent. The deviled eggs were "ok". The Coke float was "ok". The burgers were juicy and flavorful - the perfect burger. Once we got the check, I noticed that the Pimm's Cup was $3 more expensive than how it was listed on the menu. What the hell? I had the waiter correct the error, but if I wasn't paying closer attention they easily could've gotten away with it. What could cause such an error? I wonder... Having an amazing burger that everyone raves about does not give the front-of-house license to treat their customers this way. The burger warrants the four and five star ratings that so many Yelpers are awarding Holeman & Finch - kudos to the kitchen. However, based on the service (or lack thereof), I cannot - it was a 2-star experience.
(2)Rose G.
Finally made it out here for my birthday! The burger is one of the better ones I've had since moving to Atlanta. It has just the right size, perfect amount of cheese, and it is oh so juicy! If I can still remember the taste and crave it only a few days later, than I know I ate an amazing burger. Also, the pimento cheese dip with crackers was also very good! Loved this place. I will be back!
(5)Tatum C.
Yep, best burger you'll ever have! Also great craft cocktails. Really great atmosphere and bar scene. I will be back to try some other menu options soon. Burger is priced very fairly for the quality, cocktails were a little pricier but fantastic!
(5)Timothy L.
Given the title of "The Best Burger in America" back in 2010 by Alton Brown, this burger is pretty damn good. BUT, as a California native, my taste buds have been indoctrinated by the In n'out establishment. For ~$14 bucks, you get a double cheeseburger with a side of fries. Homemade bread and butter pickles garnish the burger along with sides of house-made ketchup and mustard. And while the burger is good, given its price, I'd rather go to In n'out. It was definitely worth trying for all the hype, but I wouldn't get it again. Keep in mind, it's 2015. Previously, "The Burger" used to be exclusive--only for the ambitious and serious foodies who'd show up hours early to reserve one of the 24 burgers made each night. Today, The Burger is on the menu for all to enjoy. (I probably would have liked The Burger more if it were still exclusive.) Holeman & Finch still earns 4 stars because there's more to Holeman & Finch besides The Burger. For example, their bar is amazing! I got the Short End of the Stick. (Haha; the other mixed drinks also have witty names). While pricey, their mixed drinks are quite tasty. The Burger along with The Short End of the Stick left me quite satisfied and eager to return to try something else! (Side note: The Short End of the Stick is advertised as a drink that is lit on fire. As a partial pyromaniac, I was disappointed when my drink did not show up on my table in flames; rather, a cinnamon stick was lit on fire and then quickly submerged in the drink such that it was extinguished but gave the drink a smokey taste.) Pragmatics: The restaurant is very easy to miss. If you pass the Panera Bread, you've gone too far. (It's across the street from Panera.) They have complementary valet parking, but if you drive right past the valets, you can just as easily park the car yourself. The restaurant is also very small. The bathrooms are very clean, and the doors slide open; so don't get confused if for some reason the bathroom door doesn't opening after downing too many drinks at the bar.
(4)Tunicia W.
It's definitely worth it. The Burger made my eyes roll to the back of my head. The ketchup is a perfect blend of tomatoes and a barbecue blend. I like to eat my fries with barbeque sauce anyway so this was a win in my book. A fry mistakenly dropped in the mustard and even THAT tasted great. How about I used neither on The Burger, because The Burger was just THAT good. All the flavors just meshed together so friggin' perfectly. In addition to the greatness that is The Burger, my co-worker and I shared the caramel bacon popcorn and the cinnamon roll. Just all kinds of sugary goodness. The 30 minute wait wasn't bad at all (we arrived at 11:40) considering that there was a line out the door when we first parked. For my libation, I had a pink noise that was perfect and light. If I am ever so lucky to have a Sunday off again, I will come back, because I'm not about to come during the week and wait 3 hours for The Burger. Even though it IS worth it.
(5)Denise R.
I went here on a Sunday early afternoon and got a seat at the bar right away. Very small and contemporary. Great cocktails! I tried "The Burger" which was just OK to me. I've tasted better.
(3)Megan K.
Sweet Jesus. Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I'm a total dick when it comes to burgers. I'm a bonified burger snob and am generally underwhelmed. This might be the best burger I've eaten in my life. And that's a lot of burgers, folks. It's just so refreshing when something built up as much as H&F burgers actually comes through. Every element is perfect. For me, the perfect burger has a soft, but sturdy and flavorful bun (check), ground chuck (not sure here, but like pretty sure), 2 thin patties vs 1 thick one (check), flavorful cheese (check). And there's more: the distinctive crisp on the patties. I don't know how they do that, but every burger ever should be made that way. Oh yeah and beef tartare is the best beef tartare I've ever eaten too.
(5)Shawn H.
I had worked up the burger in my head and it just didn't live up to the hype. I'm a huge fan of sweetbreads and was not impressed with those either. Now, on to the good news. The place is beautiful, staff is awesome, and drinks are poured with talent and precision. Their cured meats are as tasty as charcuterie comes(don't miss the ham). Deviled eggs, the bacon one in particular are good. Prices are very reasonable for a restaurant of this caliber.
(3)Yasmin H.
NEW CHANGES: the burgers will now be available all day as they have been added to the menu but they do run out on crazy busy nights. Also, they are finally taking reservations for all tables except for the communal table and the bar area. The hours also have changed to being open till midnight on M - W. Just tried some new menu items... the Crunchy Gentleman, the Oxtail, and the pulled pork slider. They were all awesome but my favorite was the crunchy gentleman which was a perfect two or three bite size take on a croque madame and/or grilled cheese sandwich. The ox-tail bowl was savory and perfect for a cold night but just wish it came with some crispy bread for all the yummy left over broth n juices that I felt went to waste. The cocktails here are always on point and I've never had one here that I haven't enjoyed even though I frequently tell them to "surprise me". Anthony was our bartender and he rocked every drink we ordered and was great with my obnoxious witty banter.
(5)Jesse G.
Great foodie experience. Fantastic selection of cheeses, lettuces, desserts. Menu selections are unique and well thought out. I ordered a dish that came in an iron skillet, pancake on the bottom, poached egg on top. Two thick crispy bacon strips curled along the inside efde of the pan and a pan fried goose liver on top. Garnished with clover. How incredibly well thought out and splash full of flavor. For someone who doesn't like liver, this dish was just amazing! Great selection of whiskey, even had Weller 12 on the menu, and the bartender came to our table to clarify a drink I ordered. Great service, our waiter took time to thoroughly explain the menu and fun crowd in the center of Buck head. Will definitely come back here again.
(5)C D.
Any place that tells me the burger comes well done i approach with skepticism. However, I'm now a believer. The specific combo/ratio of cheese, pickle, and onion creates one delicious no frills burger.
(4)Kevin F.
Wow. My one rec. Get lots of apps.
(5)Mel M.
Definitely a great place for great drinks! Anthony made our drinks to perfection! The burger was outstanding and if you are not sure what you want to drink, Anthony is great with providing a suggestion!
(4)Melissa G.
Get. The. Burger. (The one at the Ted, while delicious does not compare). Go on Sundays when it's served all day, wait for a seat at the bar - bartenders will keep you well stocked on great cocktails and interesting conversation.
(5)Gene X.
OK so the burger here is pretty tasty! It's made with brisket as well as chuck you can taste that it's different in that way. The burger comes with Kraft(!) American cheese, pickles and onions, and is on a house made pain de mie bun - but is otherwise pretty traditional. The two 4 oz patties are really well-made and flavorful even though they are cooked medium (I usually prefer medium rare). The fries that accompany the burger are cooked just right retaining the crunchy outside while still moist in the center. The house made ketchup has a nice zing to it and mixed with the mustard accompanied my fries just right. I left the burger without adding ketchup or mustard since it's outstanding flavors stood well on it's own. Compared to the General Muir burger I had last night I'd say they are on par with each other but the General Muir is a bit more to my tastes being a bit more dynamic rather than traditional but I would definitely hit up H&F any time anyone was craving a burger!
(5)Daniel C.
I don't see the point in an in-depth review of a place that already has over 650 reviews... so here's the cliffnotes. Good luck getting a seat. We just walked into the bar right when a table was leaving. The service is sporadic. Our appetizer came out literally 1 minute after we ordered it then the burgers took about 30 minutes. Please put your phones away. Why does everyone need to take a picture of their burger? They all look the same. The burger was really, really good. However, there's so much hype how can you ever live up to it? Get the bacon caramel popcorn if they have it. End
(5)Erin C.
If my rating were based solely on customer service, Holeman & Finch would get 5 stars! Initially, we decided to come here only for THE burgers and were very excited to try them. We did not realize the burgers did not even go on the grill until 10pm. We decided to order a few of the small plates while we waited. We had the Hand-Chopped Steak Tartare ($12), Pork Belly Sandwich ($6), Cornmeal Fried Oysters ($13), and the Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4). I suppose I'm not a Steak Tartare type of person. This was the first time I've had it and the last time I will order it from ANY restaurant. I did enjoy the Pork Belly Sandwich. If you come here, I would recommend it over everything else I tried. The Fried Oysters weren't bad. I love fried oysters, but wasn't a huge fan of theirs. The Deviled Eggs came with three in one order, with the flavors country ham, jalapeño, and b&b pickle. Not bad, but I wasn't too impressed. Then, the burgers came. In my opinion, they do not live up to their hype. It was quite disappointing. I'm not saying they're bad, but they're definitely not worth the wait. I'm pretty sure we will never return. Oh well.
(2)Paul M.
This restaurant is a great place to go. Complimentary valet service right at the door. A great selection of awesome food to order. Good sized tapas plates at a reasonable price so you can try multiple items. Would definitely recommend and return.
(5)Hiep H.
Love this place, it has hands down my favorite burger. I make every effort to go here when i am in town. Though general Muir also is now on my list of great burgers. If you want a greasy burger go there if you want a delicious non greasy perfectly made burger... Come here!
(5)Tanna L.
What the crap. Maybe it was an off night years ago but the burger I had this past Saturday may be the best I have ever had. We got there ~8:45 pm. Our plan was to hang around till 10 for the burgers but eat and drink beforehand. You can order the burgers as soon as you get there so we reserved a few. Started off with the hot dog. Decent, nothing spectacular. Not much pop on the casing. Warm, not really hot temp. The pickled jalapeno was a great side. Had the lamb fries. Surprisingly tasty pan fried micro cauliflower. The testicles themselves (possibly the first I've had besides my own, what?) were good for what they were. Sliced thin, texture similar maybe to bologna. We got a variety of cheese plates which were really good as well. So after 90+ minutes, the burgers came out and they were freakin' fantastic. Nothing else needed besides ketchup and honestly, it probably didn't even need that. Good temp, gooey melted cheese, well seasoned and this time the texture of the burger was excellent. Not crumbly at all. At times I couldn't even tell where the cheese ended and the burger began. Man this was so good and the rest of the group agreed.
(5)Rahul H.
Another 6 star joint. They do everything right here. Too many highlights to speak of. Just look at the insane menu and know they deliver! Whenever I'm in the ATL I always find time to come here. Trendy but casual. If you can't get a table in the smallish dining area the bar is get in where you fit in. They fire on all cylinders here from microbrews, craft cocktails, food, and service. And yes... the burgers. I will put it out there and say my favorite burger of all time. No hesitation on calling it. They make the entire thing in house down to the bread and condiments. Note that they give you condiments. Not some pretentious "it doesn't need condiments" asshole schtick here. Perfection that reminds me of the simplicity of my youth. If you're lucky enough to get one you'll know what I mean after one bite.
(5)Audrey A.
So I did not understand most of the ingredients on the menu, but I was just in time to get the last burger and to be honest, it was MEH for me. Like I don't see what's all the hub bub about...maybe I just don't have taste buds. I got their at 7:30 and had to wait until 10pm to get my burger. The people are really cool who work there, but yeah...if you are a patient person I guess you should try and see for yourself why this place is so famous!
(4)Melissa I.
As long as you like loud and small places, you will love this place. The service is exceptional and the food is amazing. Ordered the chartruderie, mussels, octopus and the famous burger. All really great and delicious paired with a nice Pinot noir :)
(5)Jody J.
Great Valentine's Day pick! Service was a little lackluster at first as it took 25ish minutes to be seated after our reservation time and the waitress was slow getting to our table but afterwards it was all great. We were able to nab a spot at the bar and get some drinks. I Started with the Bless Your Heart which had a bad after taste but was still intriguing and a good chance of my usual pace. For dinner I ordered the beet salad and the faro which is amazing and has a wonderful creaminess. My husband had the burger which he states is in his top 5 of all time. He also loved the bourbon selection as he is a big time collector. Overall a good experience. I would just recommend being prepared to wait for you table even if you have a reservation on a busy night.
(4)Anna H.
My husband and I have lived in Atlanta almost five years before coming to this infamous spot. I had heard about the burgers and was overdue to try one. This was naturally one of the best parts of the meal. I loved the double patties and double cheese, and you could tell that the meat and other ingredients were all top notch. Even though the burgers only come one way, I still found myself wishing they added lettuce and tomato. To me it's hard to have a burger without those veggies! All in all it was a good burger but not what I would call the best in Atlanta. Prior to the burger we started out with the deviled eggs which was a small appetizer but with excellent flavor - done three unique ways and very mouthwatering. I had a White Thai beer which was citrusy and went well with my food. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits as his main course. This item should have been on the appetizer list instead of with the entrees. There were barely any grits even though this should be a main proponent of the dish, and only three little shrimp. He ate part of my burger and still left a bit hungry. That was definitely the most disappointing part of the meal. He mentioned that he probably shouldn't have shown up "hangry" to the restaurant. Besides the food, the customer service was prompt and solicitous. It's a small restaurant and definitely not a spot for big groups unless you have a reservation. It was just the two of us on a Tuesday and I was glad I had made a reservation.
(3)K A.
The menu is a lil pricey but the burger really is top notch! I will definitely come back and recommend ONLY the burger.
(5)Delandra V.
Excellent selection of unique small plates. Fabulous ambience. When you enter, there is a view of the butcher's block, which really whets the appetite. Some seating is communal, so you may be at the table with soon-to-not-be strangers. Our cocktails were on point, the wine list was great, every dish was so very delicious- my experience there could not have been better!
(5)Leanne E.
How have I never written a review? I love love love H&F. Now that the burger is off restriction it's just the bestest place to go for a burger and a beer. Enough said.
(5)Gi J.
There are a variety of interesting menu items, and because it was halloween, I decided to try the veal brain. It wasn't something that I was prepared for texturally, but they provided a crunchy counterpart in the form of bread, which helped immensely. The bartender, who was dressed as Ryu, made excellent drink recommendations and everyone in our group enjoyed their cocktails. Among our favorites were: the crunchy gentlemen, hot chicken, the tartar, and the deviled eggs with bacon. I'm not traditionally a deviled eggs fan, but that was legitimately good. The service was decent although we did have problems locating our zombie server and the service staff at times. The burger, as everyone else has stated, was delicious. It was cooked perfectly, extremely savory, and the barbeque ketchup was absolutely delicious. After the massive quantity of food we had collectively put away as a group, I didn't expect for everyone to finish their individual burgers, especially my petite girlfriend. It was just one of those foods that hit a continual high note throughout eating. I didn't get tired of the taste and it never felt like a chore. I just kept wanting more, down to the last bite. Overall, it lived up to the hype and I would definitely visit again!
(5)Li J.
Well the burger is damned good - and I've had a lot of fancy burgers. It's the meat that is the star here. Super flavorful, well-seasoned, fresh beef. You get a few fries to complement the burger. I ordered mine medium well and it was cooked perfectly. This burger definitely met my expectations. I ate at the crowded bar by myself and the bartenders took good care of me. And to top it off the, burger is pretty cheap (compared to LA or NYC prices). $12.96 with tax included. Hmmmmm they forgot to charge me for my coke - just noticed.... Go there and get the burger. Mess around with the other stuff on the menu during your second visit.
(5)Natalie D.
Best Burger ever!!! I normally don't eat burgers. But this burger is to die for! It so well seasoned, hand made patty, hand cut fries and home made sauces. You can only get it all day on sundays or reserve it no later that 8 pm during the week. Yes I did say reserve it! Its that amazingly good! They only serve about 20 of them during the week. Thats why you have to reserve it. The service is very good. The bartenders are skillful and it seems as if they love what they do. My bartender was Kaleb and he was super nice and pleasant. I do not recommend a walk in since this place is usually busy and the wait might be over 45 mins. You could do a reservation online or be brave and do a walk in. It might be a bit pricey but totally worth it! Burger its (12.96 with tax) Good eats! Natalie D
(5)Alma C.
People talk about the burger and charcuterie, but I think the real winner here is the steak tartare. It's no joke some of DA BEST steak tartare I've ever had. When I first had it here, I started fantasizing about growing a few extra rows of canine teeth and a second stomach to handle the volume of the steak tartare I wanted to gobble up. Great bar service, fair pricing for quality. Card carrying carnivore approved.
(4)Emma F.
A HUGE thanks to my new Yelp friend Christy M whose review made me aware of their Sunday burger availability!! I now feel like my relocation to Atlanta is complete, for I have had the Holman and Finch burger. We went at around 3:00pm on Sunday and were seated straight off. I actually had expected a huge wait as a lot of the reviews speak of lines out the door and hour long waits. We found this to not be the case at this time. Service: Our server was fantastic, super friendly and personable. He even accommodated my request for an iced espresso/Americano. Overall though everyone who came to our table was friendly and chill. Maybe it's us being from the West Coast, but we really like laid back, chill service. Here, everyone just seemed really casual and relaxed. Atmosphere/location: This restaurant is located in a condo complex called the Artmore. I think there might also be a hotel up there, not too sure. Still, it's easy to miss if you're looking for a restaurant. Easiest way to get there is to turn into the Artmore from Peachtree Rd and the Restaurant will be on your right. Once inside it's a real casual yet upscale feel, a bit hipster, but in a good way. Actually, it reminded us a lot of some of our favorite Capitol Hill Seattle restaurants, which made us super happy. Food: Ok here's where I have to admit I came here wanting to hate the burger. Not that I'm a mean spirited person but I hate the whole foodie hype, gimmicky thing around only serving 10 burgers at 10pm and not taking reservations so that if you want this thing you gotta come at the busiest time and wait three hours for the dang burger. No burger, I thought, was worth that. So, I came on Sunday and prepared myself to be underwhelmed. *swallowing pride* I was wrong. I was so, SOOO very wrong. This burger is far and away the best burger I have ever had. I would wait in line for an hour then another three hours at a table to eat this burger. It is not foodie hype, it's worth it. I never finish more than half a burger, ever, in this case I ate 2/3 of it. My husband, who doesn't eat beef ate the other 1/3, again never happens. That is how good this burger was. It is exactly what I love in a burger, it has no superfluous toppings, no fancy sauces, just the best ingredients cooked perfectly. Fries were excellent as well. The other things we ordered were also excellent. Here they are: Deviled Eggs 3 Ways: The best was the Jalapeño, followed by the ham, followed by the pickle. All where really excellent. These also come out super fast and were quite popular, I think every table that was sat after us got an order. Yeast Rolls: "Is she really gonna write about bread" Hell yes I am! These rolls were awesome and fluffy and the butter they came with was super creamy and delish. As a tip, ask for salt when you get them as the butter is unsalted. If all restaurants served bread this good I'd gladly pay the 1.50 for it. Crunchy Gentleman: This was super tasty, the husband ordered this and was kind enough to let me have a taste. It is the best croque monsieur I have had in Atlanta. The only thing I would say is, if you like eggs, get it toped with a fried egg. It wasn't so smothered in bechamel and cheese that the egg would be overkill. If I ever order this that's how I'm doing it. Latte and Iced Americano: I gotta talk about the coffee just cuz I'm a huge coffee snob. They win MAJOR bonus points for not using a push button machine. Even more points for making a good cup of coffee without the help of the push button machine! They even accommodated my request for an iced Americano which wasn't technically on their menu. Waiter was real cool about it when I asked too, he said "I don't see why we couldn't, we just pour an espresso over some ice" and that's what they did, and it was so good! Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant even if you don't get the burger. Great food and great coffee is kind of a no brainer. They also have an amazing looking booze list which I will be trying in the future. Next time though I'm going at night to try their parts menu, I love me some good offal and with the caliber of all their other food, I am sure I won't be disappointed! I will update the review once I do that.
(5)Charmean S.
Upon arrival I was seated pretty quickly. I ordered The Burger, which has a very unique flavor. I'm certain pork is mixed in with the beef but I didn't see it listed in the description. It's possible I will re-visit this place again.
(4)Gaurav H.
The place is kind of small, so we had to wait a little longer than expected. Once we got a table, we ordered the deviled eggs three ways (strawberry, jalapeño and bacon) and the burger (they offer two choices-medium well or well done). Both were quite nice!
(4)Jonathan S.
Burger (five stars) lives up to the hype but service (do the math) sucks. One time the lady at the front was being rude to people waiting to get seated. Dude, there's nowhere to wait, just deal with the fact that people are getting in between your little hostess station and the bar. She yelled at people for being in her way and then tried to be super nice to the people who just entered the restaurant. Made me lose a my appetite a little bit. One time the waiter forgot I ordered a burger. It was Sunday, and we had a group of ten, so waiting sucked (read above hostess lady yells at people). It was a rough Saturday night, and I'm tryna grub. We order, food comes out and everybody but me gets their burger. I'm like dude. Waiter doesn't notice for ten minutes. Which means he didn't even check to see how people liked their food. I flag him down and I'm like dude, I thought we had a connection, both of us being from the Bay Area. He apologized and ended up paying for the burger which kind of salvaged the situation but not really. If I'm waiting an hour and half to get seated you best believe I expect you to get my order right and on time. All in all, burger is worth it but the restaurant personnel needs to step up their game.
(3)HJM M.
Food is great, as are some of the bar staff. The burger is everything you've heard it was. Typing this msjes me think about it and now my mouth is watering. However, some of the waitstaff have come across a little stiff or nervous. Maybe they are young or just under a lot of pressure? It's a pretty tight space, so if you're a sit-at- the- bar type of person, it'll be a tight squeeze. Not exactly a really relaxed place, so I'd probably only eat here when it's not a prime time. Would still like the service to be a bit warmer though.
(3)Jeff S.
I have tried many restaurants in search of the holy grail of burgers and I believe my search has come to a end, hands down the BEST hamburger in ATL. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, my only complaint is I wish they would go back to serving bigger portion at night, I miss a whole country gentleman sandwich as some other plates, and the carbonara bowl is heaven. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a burger in Sunday.
(5)Scott C.
This majestic, wonderful spot was always right under our nose. I'm kicking myself that I haven't made it over here sooner. There's so much variety on the menu. I even love the wrestling/lucha theme to the drink menu. I had the foie Gras french toast and it was amazing. My girlfriend had the sweetbreads and tortellini and this were just as good. The appetizers and desserts easily impressed just as much as the dinners did. The community table was a fun thing as well. I'm just surprised that they don't have a bigger restaurant space. They are such a great concept that is so excellently executed that it needs to be shared with more people.
(5)Jamie W.
Holeman & Finch is one of my favorite places to eat in Atlanta! The food and service is top notch! Love everything we have ever tried ok the menu but some favorites are the crunchy gentleman, deviled eggs, the gourmet hotdog, & of course their famous burger! Holeman & Finch has it all figured out!!!
(5)Richard R.
THE SCENE Sunday, August 4th, 2013 - Today was a great day to have lunch with friends. A group of my yelp buddies decided to do a burger tour of a few of Atlanta's best burger joint today. Some in our group arrived around 10:50am, which was a good thing. By the time I'd gotten there @ 11:05 the line was significantly long to get in @ 11:30am. We were seated promptly once the doors opened and not long after that our burgers began to arrive. By far Holeman & Finch was the favorite burger of the group. It was no surprise to me since I'd been here before, but it was the first time for everyone else. It gave me unique pleasure to see each of them loose their H&F burger virginity, which was highlighted by strange noises and twisted facial expressions. Have you ever seen a foodgasm actually happening to 5 people at one time? I thought I was gonna have to get Brent H and his burger a room all by themselves. THE DOUBLE STACK H&F BURGER This is one of the few things in life that lives up to the hype and is honestly somewhat indescribable. I don't think words can accurately give you a tangible description of the beefy goodness of the meat and perfect balance of bun, toppings and cheese. Add delicious, perfectly salted, golden brown fries and house made mustard/ketchup and you have ATL's best burger meal right here! See for yourself: yelp.com/biz_photos/hole… The burger is not that big, but probably one of the most proportionately correct burgers I've ever eaten. It doesn't leave you hungry, but makes you want just a little more. I truly regretted splitting this burger, but we had two others to try on our tour and I needed the stomach space. THE VERDICT Although this was the first stop of three on our Burger Tour, it was an easy win from the very start. I think Bill G said it best at the end of the meal when he said, and I quote: "This burger is so good it makes me feel better about my life." LOL.. Indeed! Yelp100plus[2]
(5)Daniel H.
The best burger in Atlanta, if not the country. Really great sides and cocktails. Admittedly have not tried the other items on the menu, but with a burger that good, why bother??
(5)Bob S.
the 10 pm burger is great, but we need to get over this waiting til 10 pm. It is time to put the burger on the menu all the time every day. My god it is a burger. It can't be that hard to make or prepare. come on!
(5)Matthew K.
I love the burger here! If you're willing to deviate from that norm, try the "Farm Egg And Pancetta Carbonara". It's to die for! I recommend avoiding peak hours if you didn't call ahead for a table. I think the "Cornmeal Fried Oysters" are a pass. Overall, a very nice dining experience, a tasty menu, and well trained staff. Regards, Matt
(4)Adam S.
Love it. Plain and simple. Thankfully the burger is a permanent fixture on the menu now. All though it takes away from some of the allure of first come first serve, I'm happy to see it stay. The drinks are very well crafted and we always go for the tar tar to start our dining quest. Great spot for a first date, or a "I'm sorry I screwed up" date.
(5)Katherine K.
Been here twice now... Nice little spot in midtown. Across the street from a shopping plaza with a panera bread for reference. There is a complimentary valet but if you drive past the first level you may just park yourself and skip the tip to literally walk down a flight of steps. Anyways the staff are professional, gracious, and attentive. Good. Seating can get limited so try to go on a slow weekday to reserve a burger because they run out. These burgers are so in demand that you do have to start a tab to claim it. Although your card isn't charged it's just to reserve it? Anyways small intimate space, walk in the hostess stand separates the bar to the right from the dining room to the left. If anything I think the best thing there is the cocktails. Th mixologists know what's up and there is a handsome dreamy black gentleman behind the bar that seems to be head bartender? Not sure but he's so cool. Try a drink I promise it's worth it. Honestly only had a bite of burger but it was good. Watched it bring wolfed down. Then again, they make a BIG deal over the burgers and make abgrand announcement when they come out with like 12 of them saying "when we say burger you say time! Burger! time!" Kinda juvenile but fun. I tried the steak tartare. I love steak tartare and I kept hearing theirs hyped up as amazing but I wasn't blown away. It was ok,not great. There were shavings of potato flakes on it I didn't care too much for and the seasoning felt a bit dry. But what do I know. Front of house man chatted with us a bit as date asked him about their bakery. Apparently it go so big, they had to move the bakery to another location and now distribute to 200 restaurants? Well damn. The bread is good. Brioche buttery yellow. Anyways it's a good spot if you just want to stop in for a drink. Although the seating is just stools at the bar and it's always pretty crowded. Also not too many tables in the dining room. This place screams exclusivity. There a big communal table in the middle with a couple of booths behind it a two seaters by the windows. The two tops are kind of tight as they can fit only two plates comfortably with your drinks on the windowsill. Go here if you value quality over quantity.
(4)Craig V.
I love that this restaurant is an Atlanta specific place. I take all my guests to experience the great service and wonderful food that takes place here. The burger has just been well created overall, from the patties and cheese to the buns, the texture just melts in your mouth. I recommend this place 100%.
(5)Isaac S.
After researching for the best burger in Atlanta, all Google searches and consultation from friends led me to Holeman & Finch. I do not like using hyperbole or pretentious descriptions of food, but The Burger from H&F is one of the best I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned and an absolute must-have. The service was amazing, but the wait for the dessert was the only downfall. But come on. It's one of the hottest spots in Atlanta, of course there's gonna be a wait. This place is an absolute 5-stars.
(5)Candy L.
Sighhhh This burger gives me LIFE!! I officially became addicted five months ago. I mean it is absolute juicy perfection. Seriously. I have had to restrain myself from visiting this place every weekend because my waistline was in jeopardy. Sooo I've cut back to once a month. That should be okay right??? Lol
(5)Pam C.
My most recent visit...early March 2015. Started with the deviled eggs and a beer, pretty good. King and Duke still serve my favorite in Atlanta. Next i ordered the High Cotton cocktail, it was too sweet for dinner, so we pushed it to the side and had it for dessert. We also had Where There is smoke there's fire - the best bourbon mezcal cocktail I've had. Mezcal didn't over power the whole drink, but you definitely could taste it. Fire starter surprised us all by being one of our favorites. Just remember there was tequila, hibiscus soda And habernaro shrub. ...lately every cocktail I've had with shrub had ended up being a favorite of the night. Short End of the stick was sweet but good (not as sweet has high cotton). Down Yonder was also a winner of the night, pisco and black walnut bitters is all i remember. ..but very good. Ok enough about all the cocktails we had. For dinner I ordered the Veal Brains. ...I know, daring of me, right? Never had them and this was a place I trusted to try them. My first impression was they reminded me of fish sticks with a different texture. The server did not agree with me ;)...either did my table mates. Very rich, glad I ordered them, but probably wouldn't again. Looking forward too trying the spring cocktails when they come out.
(4)Byron S.
Mediocre. Sloppy annoying service. For a gourmet burger I'd give it a B-. Radish salad: pointless.
(2)Mike S.
Before I moved to Atlanta (1 yr ago) I watched the Layover episode and vowed to try a H&F burger asap once I arrived.... Well - it took me a year but I finally tasted one on Sat. We've been doing the burger crawl (after seeing Creative Loafing's article) and we're nearly done trying all the spots... We saved H&F for near the end. I've always loved burgers back in California but never appreciated them like I do now since arriving in ATL where they seem to be an art form. Didn't think Bocado or One Eared Stag could be topped but the H&F burger was perfecto.... So many pics have been posted, so many reviews etc.... The flavor of the meat, American cheese, that bun, those pickles etc - it's so simple yet done so well with the best ingredients. Can't wait for my next trip there....
(5)Angela S.
I love this place. Tried the burgers every place and none measure up to theirs. We have come here since they opened and they are still the best!
(5)Hieu H.
it's been a while since I've been to Holeman & Finch and it's still just as good as I remembered it. The Buckhead crowd can be a little annoying, but the food and drinks are worth journeying into the land of botox, bottle blondes, and bills. I always find the bar area to be a lot livelier and fun and usually end up just seating at the bar and eating there (the wait for an actual table can vary, especially late at night). If you want good Southern cooking, Holeman & Finch delivers. Their collard greens are amazing with the right hint of salty, sour and sweet. I swear, I could drink the pot licker (the juice that the greens are cooked in) since it has the perfect amount of salt, vinegar and smokey bacon bits. The "pea" soup is another wonderful find. I put pea in quotations since this is NOT your typical wimpy watery pea soup, but hearty and sticks to your guts. The soup is served over grilled cornbread so it tasted more like a stew since all of the cornbread soaks it all up. Simply Amazing! We also had the fish and chips which were a textbook example of what the dish should look and taste like. Love the homemade ketchup. Great consistent food that never disappoints.
(4)Andy L.
So here I am sitting in what appears to be an ultra-chic dining establishment that I've seen on television, and it hits me... The smoked trout is abso-f'n-lutely amazing. Where have you been all my life? Come to papa. Yeah yeah, they have that burger that everyone raves about. Who cares. That's for brunch on Sunday without a fight. I came for the flavors, and the service most Yelpers unleash five stars on. A really small, but intimate dining space makes for an almost tight experience, but it works when surrounded by cool people, good wine, and a vast array of cheeses to suit your every need. I dig it. Our server was very helpful with selecting the plates and flavors, given that I'm not much learned on the new trends in gastronomic sciences since EasyMac. The service is outstanding given the tight maneuvering spaces and amount of plates to be served. Not bad at all. Yeah, we didn't want, nor get the burger because that's the natural thing to select. My inner hipster wanted to be nose-deep in fish, pasta, pork bellies, and that Crunchy Gentleman thing. We are planning our return with maps, and spelunking equipment to better equip ourselves for the next adventure.
(4)N V.
Great food & service. Yes, the burger is delicious but so are the other options. Either way, go.
(5)Monique T.
Definitely one of the best burgers I've had. I recommend arriving no later than 8:30 if you want to sit in the dining area and want a burger. Also, I recommend trying to make a reservation to guarantee a seat in the dining area. Your best bet is to go on a Sunday for lunch. Unlimited burgers!
(5)Lindsey D.
I went on a Thursday, which means it was super-crowded, but despite that, we found 2 seats at the bar (we didn't have a reservation) and despite how packed it was, the waiter was attentive and accommodating, we got our food and drinks in a timely manner. The food is good, love the deviled eggs and the burgers. They have valet staff available to park your car, which is good because it's in the busy midtown area. I've only been there once, but no complaints so far, I'd go again :)
(5)Lauren H.
I've been wanting to try their burger for awhile and finally got around to doing so last month. My husband and I went on a Sunday around 1:45 for brunch since waiting around until 10pm on a weeknight for the elusive burger doesn't sound very appealing to me. The place was pretty packed so we went to the bar area for a drink while we waited for our table. We were seated around 20-30 minutes later. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I imagine that they probably stay packed most of the time. We started with the deviled eggs three ways for our appetizer. We only got to try the eggs two different ways though since they ran out of the jalapeno version. We were starving so they were really good. The appetizer came out pretty quick however it felt like it took forever for our burgers to come out! The burgers were good but I don't understand the hype about them. I did like the homemade condiments that accompanied the burger. Also, I think our burgers only came with one patty instead of two, now that I think about it. ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) BOO! Service was good. I wouldn't mind coming back here for a burger but I definitely wouldn't go out of my way for one.
(3)Isaac C.
Best burger I've ever had.
(5)Damon M.
Hands down amazing food and cocktails. If you solely visit this place for the burger, then you're clearly misguided. They have a number of great items on their menu that trump the burger, in a large way. I think the whole H & F burger craze is a bit over the top if you ask me, but that is pretty much the only con I have for this restaurant.
(4)Kevin B.
Had the famous burger. Only real complaint was my bun was toasted but cold. So it felt like my complete burger wasn't made to order. Glad I experienced it but no rush to have it again. Restaurant layout is horrible.
(4)Kojack ..
If you like tiny dining rooms and confined seating then this place is ok. I didn't have reservations, so I sat at the bar on uncomfortably hard and cold steel bar stools. They have excellent beers and a good wine selection. A popular item on the menu is their burger & fries. Although, it was tasty I still felt hungry afterwards. They charge extra if you ask for additional ketchup. The fried apple pie for dessert was a let down. It was mostly crust with a little apple filling. This place hard to find because its not on the main road.
(3)Jeremy R.
No burger available. When we asked about it, our waiter told us to go to Argosy across town instead. We got the distinct impression that he wanted us out of his restaurant, treating us like we just watched Food Network and stumbled into his precious godlike restaurant like fat tourists. We've lived in Atlanta for 20 years. Not a way to respond to the question "Aw, you guys are out of the burger tonight?" Also, $30 for two Irish coffees is ridiculous. They didn't even with cream in it like a true Irish coffee. Just coffee and Jameson. Amazing that a place can charge so much for a drink and not even know how to make it.
(1)Priya P.
This place is a must try in Atlanta! The menu is truly unique so be prepared to try news things. Our server was so helpful in this, you could tell that he had sampled the entire menu and really knew what he was talking about. Also, he explained everything and answered our questions without coming across as patronizing like some servers do. He made it clear from the get go that menu is designed around the whole concept of sharing it with everyone at the table rather like tapas. So this definitely a place to come with people you know well enough to share food with. He was also very helpful in regards to choosing drinks. He made several cocktail recommendations which we selected from and each one was delicious. From the drinks alone I knew I would be back to at least stop at the bar for drinks with friends. We began with the holeman and finch bread box as well as the pâté. The bread was delicious, it's easy to see why many other atl restaurants use it as their go to. The pâté was similarly great, light but packed with flavor, and was complemented really well by the pickled onions and tomatoes. Next up was the pork belly sandwich was was really tasty, the pork was still moist and the sauce had the perfect tang. Afterwards we tried the steak tartare which was the best I've ever had. You could tell the meat was very fresh, and it had been prepared with care. The dish as a whole was super refreshing. The last plate sampled was easily the best. I really wish I remember what it was called. It was a bone-in pork loin that had been pan fried and it was served with nettles and plantain chips. The meat crunched as you bit into it, but was perfectly cooked and moist on the inside. This is a must get if it is still on the menu! To finish we split the sticky toffee pudding, the cake was dense and moist, and just rich enough in flavor. All in all a great way to end a fantastic meal.
(5)Ingri D.
I've been living in Atlanta for about 8 years and this is the first I have come to tasting a burger similar to in and out! It was absolutely the best thing ever! The meat was flavorful, the cheese was melted inbetween two parties of meat. The meat was cooked right. The bun held up. There is nothing wrong with this burger, and I've eaten plenty of burgers to compare!! I also had the pasta carbonara, that too was a delight! The best part was the service! We sat at the bar and the bar tenders were awesome! They gave us a lot of information about the food. Overall, I cannot wait to go back!
(5)Albert M.
the only words that need to be said is that this is the best burger i have ever had and could ever dream of, and therefore it is the best in the entire world. never again will i or can i say "best buger ever" because there is no way i can imagine anything topping this...but i am open to the challenge ps-we also had the most outstanding appetizers and dessert. pimento cheese, deviled eggs, bacon carmel corn, and pretzel bites. outstanding. homemade ice cream sandwich for dessert. yes sir!
(5)Kalani C.
Came here based on the stellar reviews. Place didn't disappoint. Quite small restaurant housed beneath The Aramore building across from Restaurant Eugene. We were seated in the quaint dinning room as our preference at the bar was packed. Low lights, high ceilings, and hanging charcuterie greet you at entrance. The menu is broken down into a smorgasbord of "tapas"-like concoctions with almost endless customizable variations. We had the 3 cured meats with a 3 cheese set that they combined on one bamboo cutting board that literally was the length of our table. We also had the clams, blackened cabbage & glazed parsnips. All singular in taste and quite a culinary expedition as you can build on flavors by adding picked relishes, fruit compotes, jams, etc. Actually quite fun and entertaining. A unique dining experience. For dessert we had the otherworldly sticky toffee pudding and the adorable Hostess-like apple pie, dressed in glazed sugar and comes ala mode. Comfy & delicious! A very trendy, unusual experience that we took to naturally, yet could frustrate more traditional diners that don't want to be burdened with the plethora of choices.
(4)Harene P.
Enjoyed my visit here. Good and interesting eats. Polite wait staff. I wish I was able to try the burger that everyone was raving about but unfortunately you have to wait until 10pm to order one, we got there around 5:30-6ish, I was a little disappointed about that. I would go back if I was in the neighborhood again but I have a feeling that I still wouldn't get a chance to try the burger being that they only make a certain amount and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't get one because I got a sense that there may be some exclusivity there.
(3)Ashley M.
I really, really love this place. Even after hearing all the hype about it, it definitely met my expectations. The boyfriend and I arrived straight after work to guarantee our reservation for their famous burger. During our wait, we tried: -Pork Sandwich -HOT Chicken -Cracklin with Chili Salt -Goat Sausage Mofongo -Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Next to the burger, which was super awesome fantastic, a close second favorite was the Carbonara. It was just the right portion, a little heavy, but delicately seasoned. Everything in the dish was very fresh, including the pasta, and the pork pieces were crisp and tasty. But....OMG the burger was good! I can't wait to come back and order it again. It's hard to describe what makes this simple double cheeseburger combo so delicious, but it is! And my last tidbit: the HOT chicken is really, really hot.
(5)Partha A.
A fine place to drink I would say. Some food bites are good as well. What bothers me is the 24 burger limit gimmick. But I don't intend to have their burger anyways. parking is complementary. Always busy. The cocktails are usually very well made. I ve had the will and the word, the supressor and something else that i forget. Service, at and around the bar is terrible. A little less terrible in the dining area. But b prepared to drift into the server's oblivion every once in a while. Food - from the menu you can't really pick out appetizers from mains or desserts from sides. unconventional is appealing only if it is well executed. the menu is not gastronomy friendly. it is just a hotchpotch of things that can be quickly whipped up. i ve had the bokchoy, the carbonara, fish n chips, hot chicken, devilled eggs. everything was ok. i liked the bokchoy the best. at least it had some amount of imagination. desserts - disaster. the sorghum cake was mealy sweet pound cake spaced with thick sugary icing. the fried apple pie - thinking about it is making me nauseous. i might go back for the cocktails. But wouldn't have food there.
(3)Lexie C.
My two experiences have been nothing short of fantastic. We went after Brew at the Zoo, a fine choice for post-boozing noms. I was lucky enough to get the last hot chicken of the night and I shamed everyone at the table. I about inhaled the thing and would recommend it to anyone who can handle it. We went yesterday for a post-hangover, why-did-we-drink-that-much recovery and self pity session. I had a cup of the coffee and the burger. The coffee was amazing and served in a one-cup French press. I absolutely loved it. And the burger, well, it's the burger.. get real, it's pretty perfect. The woman next to me ordered it without the pickles and cheese and I almost slapped her. I see a lot of people complaining about the service. I haven't been on a really busy night but I did watch the bartender make a ton of drinks. Good drinks take time to make. If you're in that much of a rush, you probably aren't taking the time to enjoy it, either. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Amanda T.
Ok, about this whole burger business. They say right on the website that their burger is not a gimmick, but that's exactly what it is: a gimmick. A device used to attract attention or business. "HEY, WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE BURGER THAT WE DONT TELL ANYONE ABOUT AND ONLY SERVE IT DURING THESE TIMES BECAUSE WHY NOT" Even their description of the burger on their website is pretentious as hell, using convoluted language to make a regular cheeseburger sound "exquisite." It is not stated on this yelp page (where we saw the restaurant) about the limited number of burgers and that they are in very high demand and only during certain times. We heard it was a good restaurant, get there and it is packed with nowhere to wait, even inside, and waiting 3 hours for a burger is ludicrous. We went to Yeah Burger and knew exactly what we were getting, and it was damn good. If you're into the underground hipster junk and base your experiences on how exclusive or unknown it is, then come here I guess. Otherwise, go to Vortex or Yeah Burger for actual food.
(1)David K.
I hate to do this, but things have clearly changed here and I'm not as in love as I used to be. I have fallen out of love with the 10 o'clock burger. There were times when I used to have wet dreams about it. Last Friday it was ordinary. Yes, ordinary. Where has all the duck fat gone? I'll admit it. Sometimes I like some hefty grease. It wasn't there. Alexa G. was part of our crew that night and she's soooo right about the ketchup. It's different and not in a good way. One thing I could always rely on was ordering ANYTHING off of their always changing drink menu and loving it. Usually the ingredients never seemed like they'd be good together, yet they always combined for a fantastic libation. The Berry Something-Or-Another (not it's actual name) was $11 I just left on the table. I couldn't drink it. Kit F. best described it when he said it tasted like "someone poured water on a used maxi pad" and then wringed it out into a glass. Come back old H+F. I miss you!!
(2)Tu P.
food and service was amazing. had the following: Edward surry ham, oconee river catfish, deviled egg three ways, bone marrow, veal, clams, pate, and chocolate moose.
(5)James G.
This place was visited with one goal in mind, to get my hands on one of their FAMOUS BURGERS!!!!! I was successful in this goal, will explain more later. Let me start off by saying the atmosphere was awesome. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, but that was no problem considering there was a bar. I started the night out with a nice unique cocktail and some Bacon Carmel Popcorn while we waited to be seated. Both were delicious!!! While waiting we were able to put an order in for the burger! So the night was already successful. Once we finally were sat down, another round of drinks were ordered, I had another cocktail of a different sort, I wish I could remember the name of it, but either way it was delicious as well. The seating area was really nice, but a little dark for my liking. Our waiter was amazing!!! He was so kind, and very prompt. Considering H&F has so many unique food choices, our waiter was very helpful in giving his recommendations. We listened. There were 4 of us at this restaurant, so we all just ordered something unique, and shared. And don't forget, we had a few Famous Burgers coming. Once the main meals came here is what they consisted of Hanger Steak, Bone Marrow, Two Burgers, and Veal Brains...yes Veal Brains. The Hanger Steak was cooked to perfection. Excellent, excellent choice. I've never had Bone Marrow before, and I was not disappointed at all. IT was delicious. Next, was the Burgers. Let me just state I've tasted many burgers in my day. I have always striven to find the perfect burger, this was the perfect burger. Farm Burger and this place are a close 1, 2 in deciding the BEST BURGER EVER. IT was so juicy, so delicious, I wish I could of just ate it for days. GO THERE AND EAT THIS!!!! Oh yeah, there is one more item to talk about. I know it seems like the burger was the best thing I ate...but something trumped this; VEAL BRAINS. I do not know what we were thinking when ordering this, maybe it was the drinks talking, but we ordered it, and lets just say there were no brains left to be found on the plate. They were served in a butter sauce and you ate them over bread. You have to order the Veal Brains, trust me, you will thank me later. All in all Holeman & Finch was a 5/5 for me. Great vibe throughout the restaurant, the employees were nice, great drinks, and amazing food. If you are in the Atlanta area and really want to put yourself out there with eating some unique food, go here.
(5)Don B.
Oh man, just what I love in a restaurant. Meat, cured meat and cocktails. We stopped in and waited for a table at the bar. The bar is fun. We decided to ignore the table and stay at the bar. We met some interesting locals and they joined us for dinner at the bar. Making friends in a city not your home is great. We had some great cocktails, pates, deviled eggs, hot pretzels and caramel bacon popcorn. That was amazing. We arrived at 8pm and our intentions were to stay for 10pm burger time. Here is a helpful hint. If you want to ensure you get a burger do the following. 1. Get there early, at least 2 hours. 2. Start a tab at the bar. 3. Immediately tell the bartender you want to reserve a burger. They will put it on your tab, take your name and you will have one reserved. All 24 were reserved by 830pm. Burger was fantastic. House made buns from a bakery they own, house made ketchup, mustard and everything. If you are a foodie this is the place for you. Something warm and fuzzy about dining at a place with such a passion for producing food right. I love the charcuterie and I love that they do it in house. Their setup for curing is amazing. I will be going back on my next visit to ATL. Good times!
(5)Jin M.
I'm going to be honest with you- this review is based on my drunken experience at Holeman & Finch. So I'm not sure how accurate this is; I apologize in advance if my taste buds were skewed due to 486202 shots of Jameson, and 2453 cups of Jet Fuel slushy from Flip Flops. (Jet Fuel is the devil) It was probably around 1am when we left Flip Flops from a Halloween party. Not quite sure what happened between there and ending up at H&F, but whatever, we all made it in one piece to eat some breakfast. I had these amazing cheesy breakfast quesadilla. I can't tell you what it was called, but I remember there were eggs and cheese in it. We usually stop by Waffle House for a 'after-booze dinner/breakfast', and I'm always satisfied with whatever I'm eating from WAHO. But this was different from WAHO. It was super good. I pretty had my face planted into the plate. I wouldn't be surprised if I was licking the plate. Anyways, one day, I will go in there sober, and I'm sure it'll still be freaking good.
(4)Justin A.
I don't really know what I can add here that hasn't been said already, except that the house beer is pretty good. This place has more than just burgers, but I came for the burger. It was very reasonably priced. I can get a much worse burger for about the same price nearly everywhere else. I mean really I think it was like 12 bucks for a world class burger and fries. Of course the beer added like 6 dollars but totally worth it. It does edge out the Bocado burger (by a slim margin). I think the biggest difference here is the Holeman burger are thicker patties, the bun is a little better, and it has these tiny sliced onions inbetween the meat. Those little touches do make it a better burger.
(5)Matt O.
Went here last night and wasn't disappointed. Thanks yelpers for the help since I'm not from Atalanta. Our server Jazz should get props while there was a hiccup in our wine order he still stayed positive and even threw in this absolutely delicious ham. Food was good for the price two people 130 bucks with some drinks.
(4)Dalan C.
Cool trendy spot with awesome food and even better service. First, you got to love that they have a parking structure, which makes it nice and easy to park. Again a hip trendy looking joint, with lots of people in their later 20's and 30's. I came and sat at the bar since they were full in the main dining room. But the service there was awesome. Super friendly staff and attentive and quick. I started off with the Mixed Green Salad. This was a really good salad and not over dressed. Packed with really nice flavors coming from the crispy shallots and candy pecans. Next was the Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara Pasta. This was insanely good and perfectly cooked pasta. A must have if you go there. For my next course I had the grilled pork belly sandwich (more like a slider) again delicious and cook amazingly with a little crispiness to the belly. I ended with a pretzel to go. Again a great pretzel, but I would say slightly over priced at $5. If I get a chance to come back, I will definitely try their burger (which they serve at 10pm and only make 24 of them).
(5)Cassi P.
Absolutely amazing food!!! If you like an adventurous meal....this is for you!!! Nothing came out that wasn't spectacular!!! The cocktails are a little pricey, buuuutttttt delish!!!! Try the Southside drink and the crunchy lady tapas,!!!! Yummmm
(5)Johnny B.
Probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Their burger are great(if you can get one). The bone marrow is like a delicious, rich butter and the mondongo, spicy tripe soup with crisp pork belly was amazing. It's a small place so there's almost always a wait, but definitely worth it.
(5)Nancy R.
We came here for brunch. Crowded. Be expected to wait. One bad thing is that we found out that our server overcharged us for our meals but didn't end up changing our bill??? I hate places that do that. FOOD: I got the Fried Oyster sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich came on 2 slices of buttered toast with slices of purple onions. The onions rings are lightly battered thin rings. Great taste, but leaves your breath onion-y all day!
(3)Mary E.
This has to be one of the best places I've ever been to. The atmosphere is welcoming and the staff are beyond friendly. With that in mind, the food is out of this world! Try the bacon caramel popcorn. I've never had my taste buds dancing this much before. Do not wait to get your burger order in! Its the most phenomenal burger you'll have.
(5)Chris W.
One of my favorite places to eat at because of the unique and interesting things they serve that you simple can't find anywhere in Atlanta. We have tried virtually everything they serve; however, here's a list of some of my favorites. Pot of Chicken Liver Pate Veal Brains Beef Heart Steak Tartar Bacon Caramel Popcorn They've changed the menu a few times and some of my other favorites are no longer there, but these few have remained and are still fantastic. All in all it's a great place to share small plates and try something new. Also, the cocktails are rock solid.
(4)Sheree C.
I was tagging along with friends as unknowing tourists in search of the famous burgers. We were told to expect around 1 hour wait for a group of 7. The bar area was packed and there isn't an actual waiting area so we were constantly getting run into by servers. They also have a unique menu of cocktail/beers to enjoy while waiting.. Luckily we were seated in ~25 minutes since we opted to split up and take two tables. This place is tiny! First of all the burger wasn't on the menu, nor were we aware that burgers had to be reserved. Some of my pals interrogated the waiter who then informed us they usually sell out by 8 pm even though they don't go on the grill until 10 pm ! So, reserve your burger as soon as you arrive. Otherwise, our server was extremely helpful and patient which was part of what made the visit worthwhile. Side note- If you are veggie, there isn't much options but you are probably used to not having many options at a pub. They have breads/ cheeses and the "farm" section of the menu does have a variety of salad and greens but I still had to order my kale salad sans candied bacon. My table shared a few small plates including deviled eggs, catfish grits, some pot pie, steak tartare.. most of which I didn't sample but everyone said they enjoyed the food very much. I found the ones I did taste to be flavorful but on the heavier side. The most memorable part of the meal was dessert... That sticky toffee pudding!! It was a moist and spongy toffee infused cake with melty chocolate chip and topped with butter pecan ice cream.
(3)David H.
Great charcuterie, a great burger when you can get them (Sunday Brunch for sure), and a great drink program. One of my favorite places in all of Atlanta. I only wish the space was just a bit larger, and the location a bit closer.
(5)William H.
Maybe I'm the only one that thinks the "burger time" announcement is over done. However, I've eaten here twice and have never been disappointed. The charcuterie looks amazing and I would recommend it on looks alone. I would also advice to get a bunch of different little things if you are going in a group so you can sample all the great small dishes available. The cocktails are amazing. Its evident that they take a lot of care in creating them with very high quality ingredients. It definitely recommend.
(4)Katie M.
Way to expensive. Do not expect to leave here full! Meat selection is a joke. There is nothing special here and Publix gives you samples bigger than this - $18 is ridiculous! They write things so you can't understand what they are. The carbonara was good but not good enough for the price/portion. Have not tried the infamous burger but seems like too much work. 10pm and only 24 - not worth it in my opinion. I won't be coming back - I simply I can't afford to. It's was also difficult to find when driving by if you don't know where it is.
(2)John K.
I know that many people come to Yelp to review restaurants and see what people think in regard whether they should dine there. Looking at the latest reviews (from just Feb '13), I see several 5 stars reviews and a couple one and two star reviews. So, what is a person to think? Especially if you are visiting Atlanta on business or for some other reason...do you go to Holeman and Finch based on the apparent disparity of reviews here? Let me do litte "level setting", if I may. I travel on business a lot. I have the privilege of going to restaurants all across the U.S. and have eaten in some fantastic restaurants in every major city and I do use Yelp to help guide me. Holeman and Finch is one of those, unique, one-of-kind sole proprietorships that you look for in city. They won the James Beard award in 2012 for best restaurant Bar program and that in itself, is saying something. The place is small (a very limited amount of tables) and they do not have large kitchen. This assures an attention to detail and it is all about quality not quantity. They have a limited menu, where they make pretty much everything (hot dogs included, when they are on the menu) on site. They do not have a "walk in cooler", which means they do not stock a ton of food in their "freezer". This is by design...they use the food they have on hand and when it's gone, that is it! They rotate their menu, so do not expect some dishes to be on their menu all the time. Burgers are one of the exceptions and enough has been written about them, I will not go into it here on my review. Holeman and Finch does not take reservations. So while Randy A's review is unfortunate, is just part of what makes this place unique. You want to get seated, go EARLY or on a Monday or Tuesday. Walk in at 8 PM on a Thursday or Friday, you are going to wait. Again, H&F does have very limited seating. The bar area is always hoping and you will not find any better bartenders in Atlanta in regard to uniqueness of drinks, variety and something special. I have a friend who loathes the term "Mixologist", that is, referring to bartenders as such, but if there was EVER a restaurant or bar where that term applies, this is one. I am not a big mixed drink consumer (more of a wine guy), however, Holeman and Finch is one of the places where I indulge in their cocktails. Simply awesome. Their food? Well, if you love meats, things like sausages and such, this is place. I have brats in Milwaukee, saugage in Chicago and Holeman and Finch makes everythng on premise and you will not find anything better in the Southeast. The deviled eggs are a staple and they are great, but this is a place to explore a few new things--they truly embody what you would thing as a "farm to table" restaurant. They have their own bakery, which sells their bake goods via retail and at the Peachtree Farmers Market. Some of the best bake goods you can find in the city. If you are from out of town and wondering what Atlanta has unique to offer in terms of a cool, eclectic restaurant, then this is a place you must try. I live in Buckhead and it is one of my favorite places. Just know what to expect when you walk in the door and do not let the bad reviews here scare you.
(5)Margaret S.
Worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. The waiter had anger management issues, incredibly rude and strange behavior. He did his best to spoil our evening. Not what you expect for a night out especially at a place like this. Really disappointing after having had a meal at their other establishment just last week, Restaurant Eugene, which is quite elegant. Casts a pall over both restaurants - how could management tolerate that?
(1)Taylor A.
Have you heard? It's actually cooler now to NOT get the 10pm burger. Truth. Came in at 7pm on a Wednesday. They don't take reservations, so we hung out in the bar for about 30 minutes. I love that the bartenders come to you wherever you're sitting so you don't have to fight to get a drink. For a place that so well-known by the well-heeled, I was surprised how friendly and laid back our bartender was. Really the whole vibe was pretty laid-back for a place that serves grouper cheeks. You can really come here in a cocktail dress or hipster-ed out and you'll fit right in. H + F is really a different dining experience because there really aren't appetizers and entrees, but a smattering of plates and parts and meats and cheeses. I love the concept though because you can try so many items on their very unique and exotic menu. We started with the pretzel that was a bit oily for my taste, especially for a place that focuses so heavily on their breads. Next was a ham shards, hard biscuit, and honey dish which was a total miss for me. The biscuit very dry, and didn't go well with the honey and chewy ham. The steak tartare was the absolute star of the evening and was really the kind of dish I was hoping for. A loose patty of tartare covered in some crispy strings. The effect was like eating the tartare on a crispy cracker. Loved it! The catfish on grits dish was also excellent. Small catfish strips fried to perfection over coarse and creamy grits. Grouper cheeks were coated with a jerk-like seasoning over a celery salad. Cooked well with a grouper taste. You'd be hard to tell they were the cheeks. My only question is what happened to the rest of the grouper? The pork skin noodle soup was way over salted, though I enjoyed the 6-minute egg and noodles themselves. Just avoid the broth. I truly love marrow, but here it was a miss for me. Served at surface-of-the-sun temperature it wasn't that creamy, almost butterlike marrow I was expecting. Almost like unsalty fat from a ribeye steak. The toffee cake as a finisher was excellent with their creamy and delicious house-made whipped cream. Service and ambience were top notch here, but I was expecting much greater things out of the kitchen. I'll certainly be back to venture more into the brains and tongues side of the menu.
(3)Alan S.
This is a 5 star joint. Except it's small, and you can wait for hours and not get a table, and some of the dishes can be a bit overpriced... But if cash is no concern, and you're into weird pig parts and the like, you will LOVE H&F. To get around the wait, we deftly grabbed a spot at the bar. It's definitely a scene here. Be seen that is. And bumped into frequently if you're the lucky ones to get a table. The menu changes frequently, but is set up in a "small plates" fashion - perfect for sharing and tasting many delicacies. To each his own, of course, but everything from lamb "fries" to foie gras over johnny cakes, it was all delicious. If you are not into such items, at least go for a drink. H&F probably has one of the most amazing drink menus I've seen in a while. Artfully crafted, intriguing combinations of liqueurs to suit every palate. Our server was Pumps - an awesome character that not only treats you right, but will take the time to get you through the menu in the right way. Complimentary valet, too.
(4)Emma B.
A few weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 4 years anniversary and as a result I surprised him by taking him here - for the BURGER! When we got there we was welcomed by a nice hostess. I told her we wanted the burger and she told me hurry to the bar to reserve it. When we did there was Only 5 burgers left, we got two of them!!! The dining area was full so we stayed in the bar area. The atmosphere was great. While waiting the hostess came to tell us our table was ready but we were having SO MUCH FUN so we stayed there. While waiting for the burger which is only served at 10pm we ordered several different things, my fav the collards! By 10pm I was full but I had to save a little room for the burger. When 10p hit the whole restaurant was filled with a great burger smell. I must say, the 3 hrs wait was well worth it. The burgers are well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The fries are great as well. And the meal was not expensive. Def will be back!!!
(5)Ronita B.
Absolutely gorgeous food with special mention to steak tartare ( served with potato straws creates an amazing textural contrast), chicken liver pate and gratin of bone marrow. We ordered about 10 different small plates and liked all of them. The drink selection was pretty decent as well. My only negative feedback will be the uber tight sitting arrangement, but maybe it's an acquired taste! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about food and we must go back soon to sample their famed burger and pasta carbonara.
(4)Tori W.
Some of the best food I have ever eaten....EVER. Eclectic menu made with fresh, local ingredients. Full bar with unique drink menu & GREAT wine/beer selections.
(5)John A.
Another good, not great. We came on a Sunday for brunch because I'm not into playing games for food - trying to come on a weeknight. We sat in the bar area to avoid the wait. There were constantly people lurking over our shoulders hanging around us with drinks while waiting for their tables. The burgers came out pretty quickly once we ordered. Good quality burger, but I don't think their better than Vortex - and there's much more effort involved. I thought it reminded me of The Shake Shack (soon to have a location in Atlanta).
(3)LeRue C.
I heart H&F. I really do. Don't you just love those dates where no matter how long the food takes to come out or how packed the restaurant is the only thing you notice is your date.. That was my first experience with H&F. :) Regardless of the mushy stuff, H&F delivers a unique and interesting menu. H&F is a place that gives Buckhead back some of it's vibrancy. On this visit, my date and I had the steak tartar which I didn't try and he devoured, the watermelon basil Thingy, a mouse of some sort, the sea bass, and a couple of bottles of Rosè. It's kind of a blur now. I wish I could describe the menu items better. I was most pleased with going to an American restaurant with such diversity in it's menu. Since this visit and subsequent others I've had a few other items such as the burger which I thought was worth all of the accolades given in previous reviews, but I was sure I would have a heart attack soon if I ate it on a regular basis. It is truly phenomenal. The cocktails for me are pretty insane. I thoroughly enjoy being Intro'd to a new drink or liquor. H&F is your place if you enjoy it too. I'm so glad H&F is nearby and if I have a super tipsy night I can walk home.
(4)Alexandra H.
For the best cocktails, always ask the waiter/waitress and they can bring you cocktails off the main menu! Ask for El DJ!! He is the best!!
(5)Amy C.
Some people come here for something OTHER than the H & F burgers but I dont know those people. I came here for Sunday brunch JUST to try their H & F burgers because I dont care what it is, I am not waiting 2 hours in line for their limited 20 burgers at 10pm any night. The trick to even Sunday brunch is while they sell unlimited H & F burgers, it would be smart to arrive 30-45 minutes before the doors open because there is a line. Once you get seated, you order their burgers and fries. They have a cinnamon bun that is big, warm, and gooey enough to warm your insides but the star is the H & F burger. The H & F burger is complex yet simple. It's the classy of all classy. It's a two patty burger with cheese melted placed between two buttered H & F buns and pickles to top it off. Now, the juice from their patty mixed with the crunchy & freshness of the pickles is THE PERFECT combo. *really I dare you to tell me something that is MORE perfect than that* The fries which may not have a leading role certainly plays a key role in making this meal perfect. They are perfectly fried and seasoned with just the right amount of crunchy when you bite into but hasn't been fried SO many times that you are just eating oil and whatever seasoning they use, I like because it enhances the taste of the potato without making it taste like a salty sea in your mouth The only thing that didnt make this experience quite 5 star is the service. If you read my reviews, you know it's all about service for me. Since H & F brunch is soo busy, it's kind of like herding sheep (you eat, you leave, next table comes and sits down before you even have time to exit)
(4)Bud W.
Best Burger in the city!!! Excellent craft bar program. I enjoyed the all around dinning experience. I will defiantly be back when I visit Atlanta.
(5)Alan T.
Simply perfection. The drinks, burgers and vibe are stellar. One would even say, the best burger in Atlanta... Short pause, end review.
(4)D K.
A review Haiku: Sunday Brunch, crowded Arrived early hour wait First-come, first-serve bar Friendly staff, jam packed Got the burger, A-MA-ZING Lives up to the hype.
(4)Rhett D.
There is definitely an awesome vibe going on at this place. The food is always on point and the beer selection is quite vast. I highly recommend the Sapelo Island clams, the steak tartare, and of course the Holeman and Finch burger. It should be noted that no matter what time of the day you go, there is likely to be a wait, so be prepared.
(4)Anand S.
BEST. BURGER. EVER! And well worth the hoops... What the Holeman & Finch 'experience' delivers in quirkiness and eccentricity, the H&F burger completely lacks. And that's the best part. The H&F burger is a no-frills burger (Flip?) that simply has two 4oz-burger-patties sandwiched by Kraft singles on housemade bread. The marriage of flavors was simply a perfect harmony - nobody would try to describe the feeling of nirvana and, as such, I won't describe my euphoria when I experienced Holeman & Finch's famous burger. There are, however, many ways for a Holeman & Finch experience to go awry. With the thought that you're going to eat an amazing burger, there are many hoops to jump through (H&F only releases 24 burgers per night except for Sundays) that are well worth it. My date and I arrived around 8:15pm on a Thursday night and had no trouble reserving two. We walked in, walked to the lounge/bar to the right, and accosted the first server we saw. Let them know you want a burger, present a credit card, and you're good to go! The last burger was reserved around 8:35, but this of course varies everyday. Oh, and do not (DO NOT) come with more than 2-3 people. The next 1.5 hours are yours. The lounge is quite small creating a sense of communal space. Most people around 8-10pm are biding their time waiting for the burgers. It's wonderful since money and status seem to bear no currency here; everyone wanting a burger must pay with time. I've heard great things about the hand-crafted cocktails and small plates, but my date and I simply ordered beers and watched Rules of Engagement on my iPad (which seemed normal, haha). $12 - This buys you what Alton Brown calls the best burger in America and what Anne Burrell calls the best thing she ever ate. This is an unforgettable burger and an unforgettable experience. Chef Linton Hopkins created, as far as I'm concerned, the gold standard for the burger.
(5)Andrew S.
What more could you ask? Great food, sweet dojo, and spirited staff who give a shit? The bar makes this place. The good souls behind the slab know their shit. Shoot them a uncommon cocktail and they usually get it right and enjoy the challenge. Give them a recipe and they will place the name of the drink, make it right the first time, and not rub it in your face. The sneering i-mix-Boulevardiers-on-my-fixie-while-riding-Âbackwards-through-Inman-Park hipsters are nowhere in sight. Neither are the churlish well-slingers from Downtown. Don't just snipe the menu. Nab that burger, bro, but hit up some deviled eggs or some veal brains. Fried veal brains? Scrape some of that succulent grey matter on your toast champ, because you ain't gettin' that up the street. Satisfied from feasting on the sweet buttery grass-fed dreams of young calves? Mash some marrow, twizzle some tripe, and scarf some sweetbreads before marching on to Rome, my barbarian savage. You eat what you kill and you killed everything on that parts menu. You seek audience in the culinary court and Holeman and Finch has crowned you King of the North; at least until you pick up the check. Remember, winter is coming when you walk out that door. Now sip that Right and Chocchi-something martini, caress a pork-belly something plate, slobber on a burger if you can, and feast on the spoils of your birthright.... just like your daddy Ned Stark taught ya.
(5)Chataun D.
Went on a Saturday evening thinking I was gonna get that emfamous burger. Nope! They only make those after 10pm weekdays and on Sundays for brunch. Despite my disappointment, the food was fantabulous...the pork belly sandwich, shrimp roll, collard greens, catfish and grits, deviled eggs, and wagyu flatiron steak were impeccably seasoned...delicioso!!! It's a tiny spot tho. Not alot of seats. Well worth the trip. Two thumbs up!!!
(4)Daniel B.
OK, this place has exceeded my expectations. I can still taste the burger in my mouth as I am writing this review. Holeman & Finch gets a lot of hype, especially here on Yelp, and this is one of those rare instances where the restaurant lives up to it, IMO. I came here last night for a "Cobb Happy Hour" UYE with six fellow Yelpers. We showed up around 9:15, put our orders in maybe 15-20 minutes later, and all seven of us were able to get burgers. I've heard from a couple other Yelpers that the food, especially the burgers, are not as good as they used to be. Well, this was my first time trying these things and I can't imagine them being any tastier. As 10 o'clock rolls around, one of the servers gets on a mega phone and announces to the entire restaurant that "IT'S BURGER TIME!" These double patty cheeseburgers are pretty close to perfection, from the buns to the cheese to the meat. I know I savored every bite of mine. The burgers are served with a side of fries along with spicy mustard and their own homemade ketchup. In the end, this may very well be the best burger I've ever eaten. Holeman & Finch also has a nice, eclectic selection of animal parts for you to nibble on while you wait for your burgers to be served. Everything from sweetbread (thymus glands), head cheese (meat jelly), pig ears, lamb tongues, and veal fries (testicles). Yum. Jang C. and I split an order of the veal brains. They were served in a small metal skillet with small slices of toast. This was my second time trying brains (the other time was pig brains at a hot pot dinner in Chongqing, China - terrible) and these were actually pretty good. The outside was seasoned and lightly fried. The texture of the brains themselves were mushy, to be expected, and the flavor reminded me of fish and livers combined. I also tried a bit of their sheep cheese and it tasted a bit wonky, maybe not for everyone. I would like to come back to H&F another time just to try their parts menu. Service was great all-around (bartender, server, and even valet). The restaurant itself can be easy to miss from the road. Luckily there's a stoplight right at the entrance. You'll pull underneath what looks like an apartment/condo complex with shops and restaurants at the bottom (Restaurant Eugene and Starfish among them). Valet parking is available or you can self-park for free on the 2nd level of the deck. Very cool interior inside. The unisex bathrooms have sliding doors. Space inside the restaurant is actually kind of small and seating is very much communal as is the menu (plates are best shared). They do not take reservations. Just walk inside and find a seat. If you are coming with a group, it's best that you all seat at the same time. Five stars.
(5)Cata E.
I really really (really) loved the combate sunrise for breakfast! But....it was TiNY. You really can't expect an adult to be happy with such a great tasting dish but only have 5 bites especially in a city where Sunday brunch is so competitive. My husband had the world famous burgers but it was also just small and good. I still choose yeah burger as better and more filling. The wait here is crazy but I guess as we did you have to try it once to say you have done it.
(3)Richie P.
This place has such great atmosphere, but even on a Monday do yourself a favor and make reservations! You can sit at the bar and it is full service, but unless you get one of the tabletops it's not all that comfortable. I had the fish and chips and it was delicious!!!!! The potato wedges and the fish were fantastic! The service was also great, our server was very knowledgeable. I'm already planning my next visit.... I'll be sure to call ahead!
(4)Brent W.
I had very high expectations for this place. My sister and brother in law all had great things to say about it. So while I was town for thanksgiving, the whole family went here for brunch. I got there at 11 so that we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. There was already a short line outside. The burger consisted of 2 small patties that were well-done and a bit salty. I was not impressed. It took a long time to get the food. Lots of people that came in after us got their food before us. I would suggest the Vortex for a burger.
(2)Marge L.
I had been looking forward to experiencing this place after hearing all the talk around town. I really really wanted to be a raving fan of this place, but I was pretty disappointed. Our server contributed greatly to the experience by pretty much forgetting that we were even there. Also, we were say in a very small space, and by that I mean that there wasn't enough room on the table, we ended up having take sit our drinks on the window seal next to our table it was so small. The food was fair, and honestly, might have tasted better if we had been provided with better service and an adequately sized space.
(3)Kisha M.
I ate here for brunch a couple of weeks ago. Yes, I had the burger. Yes, it was delicious. Would I wait in line to get it? No. But I would definitely order it again if I found myself there on a not so busy Sunday afternoon. I also had the Standard which was great and the deviled eggs. They were good as well. Note: H+F is NOT kid friendly. It was brunch so she was okay to be there, but it I didn't have my own booster seat in the car, she would have had no place to sit.
(3)Kevin L.
shame on me for not remembering our bartenders name on tuesday evening. but, we came in and were the first ones in at the bar. the bartender stirred us up some great drink for me and my gf. we dined and ate and had a ball. the food is stellar and portions are on point! toffee cake is great as well too!
(4)Heather H.
Rude hostess told us they were almost out of burgers at 8:25 on a Wednesday. Fine, I get the supply+demand concept. She says quickly run to the bar and ask the bartender to reserve you one. Bartender refuses to even make eye contact with me let alone speak to me for 10 minutes. I'm never rude, so I politely waited, to no avail. I eventually sent a male friend over who was able to catch his attention. But they had run out of burgers in the time that I waited for the bartender to help me. Extremely disappointing.
(1)Fran D.
Walked in on a Saturday night and was seated right away and had great service from the waiter. The waiter recommended great cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. We had a delicious burger and tried a lot of different foods. It seems like a great place for a date or amongst a FEW friends to try creative cocktails and appetizers. I wasnt overly impressed by the bacon popcorn, but I always appreciate a good gastro menu! I will definitely bring more friends back to this place!
(4)Scotty P.
I'm not one for long winded reviews. Food = good (somewhat exotic menu) the burger is well worth the wait, but I suggest going for Brunch because they make more than 24. my only gripe is the fact that it's a small space that they pack too many people. Definitely should be on the 'places to eat in Atlanta' checklist
(5)Ben R.
It has been a while since I found a place which I think really deserves all five stars. Believe the hype - but don't just come for the burger, they have much more to offer. Walk in and you are immediately viewing the kitchen area, I love this concept. A couple strategically placed glass walls gives you some insight into what goes on behind the scenes. On your left there is an intimate - if limited - seating area. We arrived on a Wednesday around eight o'clock and they was a solid wait already (reservations not accepted). On your right is the bar area, and this is what really brought the whole experience together for me. The bar was busy, standing room only, but if you can secure one of the small tables, or counters set around the space, you can order off the menu. The drink menu offers limited, but good selection of beer, decent wines, and a fantastic cocktail menu. The cocktails alone would make this a go-to bar for me. The food is, well, very foodie. Well balanced, unique, new. Everything we got was executed well, and lived up to my unfairly high expectations. Not much more to say here, if you like interesting food this is a must-try.
(5)Melissa R.
This is the first place my best bro took me when I came to Atlanta for a visit. If you like designer cocktails then you will, probably, like this place. If you are a beer person you are not going to be wowed but it will get the job done. Also, the bartenders know their stuff and can point you in the right direction if you are unsure of what you would like. This place has a pretty good vibe and has a not too young but not too old crowd. Our main bartender was awesome and I enjoyed watching him make my friend's cocktails...seems like there was a lot of love put into them. The bartender's "assistant", on the other hand, needed to step up his game. He was cleaning up the bar area the whole night and would toss bottles ect. into the trash. This made me a little nervous because I don't generally enjoy watching objects fly in my direction. Then, the inevitable...trash bounces off the bar, hits my empty beer can sending it into the air (like 3 inches but whatever), crashes back down onto the bar and splashes me with its remnants of beer droplets. Not a big deal buuuuuut if you are gonna be like Tom Cruise in Cocktail you need to get it together. Next time I'm in ATL I will dine in and avoid the bar.
(3)Jennifer L.
I was ready to write a scathing review of this place because we were told it'd be a 35 minute wait but it ended up being 1.5 hours... but then the food was so good and the wait staff so helpful that I think it was worth it. We would have left if we knew the wait was so long, so I guess it was a blessing in disguise. They do not take reservations, and the whole place has 15 tables in the dining area (although there is bar seating, which was full), and they do this burger pre-order thing at 7pm so it gets full of people waiting for the burgers to be made at 10pm. I don't think there's a bad thing on the menu (really creative food), and it was amusing watching the chefs through a window while we waited. Very reasonable prices for the best home-made hot dog I've ever had, haha!
(5)Valerie T.
Delicious tapas-styled restaurant! The roasted broccoli is so good. The only down side is that the restaurant itself is very small, it felt kind of cramped, but if you're lucky and the dinner crowd is nice, it could be an awesome experience! You have to get there early if you want to get the burgers though. We got there around 8:30 and was seated around 9ish, but by the time we ordered the burgers were all sold out! They looked super delicious though and it seemed that everyone who got them were satisfied. Definitely have to come back to try it one day!
(4)Rosie G.
Love love love this place!!! Everything's good!!! We usually order the deviled eggs and a bunch of entrees because they're small and good for sharing. Good selection of cocktails and beers as well. The burger that they're famous for is delicious, good traditional burger. If you want to try the burger but don't want to take the chance at missing out on week nights ( since the amount they put out is limited), then show up for their Sunday lunch. Anyone can order it then.
(5)Jim L.
Before I get into it, I want to make clear that the Burger Tour did not get to Holeman and Finch in Buckhead, but the location at Turner Field, which has just opened. If I get to Buckhead, fine, but if not, so be it. Maybe you can invite me. So I got to the Ted about 10 minutes after the gates opened and went right for the H & F location. It's attached to the merchandise shop and beside the Chophouse(stay outta there). There were about 6 people in front of me and I must say the smell was fantastic. Burgers cooking and onions and cheese..... The great thing was that your burger is cooked right before your naked steaming eyes and then handed to you(see the pics). So you get to stand there and slobber for a minute or two. The people working there seemed really cool and one of the guys watched me taking pictures of him cooking and said; 'Don't worry, my man, we're gonna stack one up for ya'. So I got the burger and then had to find a place to sit, as there is no place here. The burger is really good. Juicy, very flavorful, cooked just right and double stacked. The patties are semi-small, so getting two of them is a plus. The red onion that is grilled with it really makes it good. Just enough to be tasted but not overpower any of the burger. Prices; $12 for the burger and fries(they're good, too). $15 if you want a Coke product with it. I say it's worth it. In the end I cannot say it's the best burger in Atlanta or worth all the hype, but it's also tough to live up to that, so I definitely give an easy 4 stars and a big recommendation from the J/J Burger Tour.
(4)Linda C.
The experience was completely ruined by the 1.5 hour wait we experienced. Oh, and the host was an a**hole. What did we get for being overlooked for a table that should have been ours? A free app of pimento cheese. We told the server that we don't eat it and they stil wanted to force it on us. Did our waitress tell us anything about the menu or the fact that the cheese we ordered smelled and tasted like 1 yr. old sweat socks? Nope. In the end I think she overheard me complaining about the crap service and they 'adjusted' bill. Frankly, another review commented that her burger tasted better because she was practically starving. I'd almost agree. I'm never going back to this place. The food isn't THAT good.
(2)Erin C.
Burgers are unreal. Worth the wait to eat them at 10:00 at night! And if you're not a night owl, just go to a Braves game.... As one who normally dislikes onions and normally piles ketchup on burgers, I wouldn't change this onion-y, cheesey, b&b pickley, no-ketchup-needed burger one bit.
(5)Damon C.
This was my 2nd time at H & F as I felt it deserved a second chance. This time was just as disappointing as the first. We ordered about 6 different small plates and did not enjoy any of them. The food was way too rich for me or my friend. The portion sizes are about average but over priced for each one. The drinks are really incredible with great bartender and servers. I just can't recommend this place based on the food. If I would have waited till 10p.m. I may feel differently - but I can't eat hamburgers at 10p.m, unless I'm seein double.
(2)Isaac M.
Best burger in town, hands down. Plan to get there early, enjoy the bacon popcorn, a tray of deviled eggs (a tray a person, let's be real) and the cocktails that are out of this world. Definitely worth the hype, that said be ready to spend some coin, drinks and burgers for 2 can quickly reach 75+.
(5)Tramaine W.
First off, thanks to fellow yelpers for tipping me off on how hard this place is to find. I started to play I-spy about two blocks away then I took a chance and it paid off.(Turn in at the "Aramore") The decor is very nice, I sat in the bar area and I was loving the hanging meat and the cool metal accents. Very city chic but comfortable and cool. The burger was good but not incredibly flavorful; the best thing was the bun. I also liked the fries but I hated the ketchup, it tasted like it had bbq sauce in it, it ruined my mood. The burger had that "I'm an overweight American give me fat that clogs my arteries" juiciness to it but not too much like grindhouse in my opinion. The fries at grindhouse are better to me and the burger is better at Farm Burger, not by much though maybe 4.8 to 5.0.Honestly in this pinnacle of burger competition it really comes down to personal preference so I wont take anything away from H&F. I also had the deviled eggs. My favorite out of the three was the sriracha, I didn't like that it was so cold though. Next time I go I will try the hot dog, some alcohol, and maybe something off the parts section. I will also go back to Farm burger and reevaluate whether H&F disserves their fifth star from me. Maybe I am being biased since I went there first. Props to the waiters, they were very efficient and fast they moved like clock work. They must play a lot of "Diner Dash".
(4)Brendan C.
Myself and a colleague were in Atlanta on business and we were excited to check out Holeman and Finch based on other reviews and the burger hype. We called ahead to find out that they do not take reservations so our plan was to arrive around 7:30 and start a tab at the bar until we could be seated and order a few dishes until burger time at 10 pm. We arrived right around 7:30 and we got very lucky to get seated right away at the communal table. One thing to note is that since the dining space is so small the tables are very close together and there is not a lot of privacy, but we had some fun conversations with our neighboring dinners and met some great people! We started by ordering the bacon caramel popcorn and the charcuterie selection of 5. The waiter described the popcorn as Cracker Jack on Steroids and he was correct. It was sweet and salty at the same time and absolutely delicious. We then had the ham, marrow and one of the salads. The marrow was a little disappointing and not memorable, but the other dishes were very good. Around 8:30 there were only 5 burgers left and we ordered two of them. The staff was so gracious and educated. The waitress commented that they have each tried all of the beers and dishes that they offer! She had commentary and all of the dishes and provided good advice to navigate the menu. There was around an hour from our last dish until the burger arrived and they were fine with us staying at the table and ordering drinks until the burger arrived. Right at 10 they announced that it was burger time and around 10-15 minutes later the burger arrived at our table. The burger was simply presented with just cheese and pickles and on it and a side a fries. Also on the side was a house made ketchup they had some interesting flavors. It was very good burger and is best if you eat it quickly! Overall we had a great experience and Holeman and Finch and found that the combination of top notch service, food and atmosphere make for a great meal!
(5)Joyce L.
3.5 stars i was really looking forward to trying h&f and i wasn't disappointed. i'm not saying there weren't any downfalls, but my overall experience was positive :) i didn't get to try the burger, which might influence my rating a bit, but .. i wasn't going to wait three hours to try a burger.. -___- my boyfriend and i wanted to try the dishes that we were most curious about so this is what we ordered: 1. charred bok choy - i LOVE bok choy, but this was kindof eh? i initially ordered it because i wanted to get my greens in, but the dish was really oily and pretty salty. i wouldn't order it again if i went :/ 2. pork buns - this was the best small plate that we ordered... but then again, how can you go wrong with pork in bread haha. regardless, it was delicious. 3. deviled eggs three ways - these were amazing. i love deviled eggs so i try to order them wherever i go. these were definitely better than the deviled eggs i tried at JCT kitchen and bar, but the serving size was much smaller at H&F. sad :( 4. raw oysters - haha we ordered these because the couple next to us ordered them and made them look flipping delicious ahhaha and they were good :) my boyfriend, who claimed he didn't like the texture of oysters, said it was better than all the other places he had gone to. they were fresh and cleaned well, which is always a plus 5. pork skin noodles - i wanted a soup because it was so cold out, so we ordered this, but this was once again just eh. haha i mean.. it seemed weird to even have a ramen-type of noodle at a gastropub, but... it was worth a shot. haha 6. farm egg and pacetta carbonara - soooooo delicious. it was amazinggg. it was not too cheesy even though it may look like it in photos. i absolutely LOVED this dish. 7. fried apple pie - amazing and a perfect way to end the night. :) overall, the drinks and the food are pretty good (just as long as you know which dishes to order). the only big con: the space is small.. there is absolutely no way the tables could handle all the dishes we ordered, but service is great and the food comes out pretty fast. i enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back and trying other dishes (i've got my eye on the oh-so-famous bacon caramel popcorn!)
(3)Amy D.
Food critics and chefs alike have been proclaiming that Holeman and Finch serves one of the best burgers in the country. This sounds like perfection, but wait!! They only serve 24 a night, and they usually sell out in a matter of minutes. So if you are like me and are travelling from Canada and you cant leave Atlanta until you have had one of their burgers, go on Sunday for brunch when they serve an unlimited amount. We showed up on Sunday morning 30 minutes before they opened their doors, and were shocked that there wasn't even a line up. People didn't start to show up until about 15 min prior to opening. We wanted to try the burger but debated it because i like to have breakfast items in the morning, and i didn't know if i would like a burger that early. However our waiter quite aggressively told us that we had to get the burger. They are closed on Mondays, which is why i think they serve an unlimited amount of burgers and why the servers push them so hard. Interestingly enough the dining room was full and not one table did not have a burger at it. After the burger came and we sunk our teeth into it we were glad that in fact we ordered it. This burger was great on its own, it was served up in a very minimalist fashion. It had no mustard or ketchup on it, it was only served with cheese, pickled onion and pickles and shallots. Amazingly enough the burger was 8 oz, being grass fed, it doesn't fill you up as much as corn fed beef, which we learned from our server. As amazing as the burger was, our service really brought the meal down. The burger was served with fries and two little jars of ketchup and mustard. Our server than went on to tell us that it was served this way with the purpose for the diner to dip their fries in the condiments. DUH!! I don't know maybe dipping fries in condiments isn't big in the U.S., but we have been doing that in Canada forever. Overall, we really enjoyed the burger but we could have done without the commentary from our annoying waiter. I also think that they are loosing their sparkle a bit, their exposure isn't so high anymore and it is probably a lot easier to get a burger through the week.
(4)Kevin K.
I don't understand the hype and people claiming that the burger is good. It is not worth the wait and there are plenty of other alternatives for a better burger at a better price. $12 for trash with fries. You kidding me? The burger literally tastes like the cheesburger flavored Hamburger Helpers. It's salty, flavorless, and little dry. You get 2 patties with cheese, pickles, lil bit of onions, and ketchup/mustard on the side. A great burger is defined by how it tastes without toppings/sauces, sort of like steak without steak sauce and etc. Holeman's burger does not fit that billing at all. I rather have have Bocado, Vortex, Farm, Flip, Counter, Gordon Biersch, Local Republic, and even Wendys over this place. Shoot, even Ann's Ghetto Burger was better. Also had the devil's egg. Tried all 3 flavors. It was ok, not worth paying $4 bucks for 3 eggs. Didn't like the pickle flavored. Chicken Liver Pate or whatever. Gross. The bread was good but you get this small sauce container that has jam on top with the liver on the bottom. Jam itself is good but the liver had too strong of a taste. Also served with this green tomatoe that had too strong of an aftertaste of vinegar for my liking's. Bacon caramel popcorn. It could have been good, but you could tell it's been out for too long Actually had bacon pieces in there but it was hard and cold. Not worth the $5. Best thing I had was their beer. Did I tell you I had to wait about an hour and a half?
(2)June J.
Everything from A to Z was just not on point. Unlike my dining companion, I had not been to H&F until my first (and last) visit, which means I was quite hyped walking into this place. Once we put our name down for the waitlist, we were crammed into full of people at this bar-ish area. There was just so much going on for that tiny little space including waitstaffs walking around and taking orders, typical bar situations, and food runners walking out of kitchen that was interconnected to pass by that bar-ish area. We were standing in the corner uncomfortably sipping on cocktails. Not too long after, we were sat down to the table. Ordered bunch of things and I was not impressed with a single dish. One of many things that we ordered that night was a peach salad. I was anticipating an amazing execution of peach cubes and some greens with caramelized pecans (stated on menu). I WAS WRONG. They literally cut A PEACH INTO 4 PIECES and threw some slices of onion and pecan crumbles. I almost cursed as I was eating this. Do you really charge $9 for a peach with 3 little tiny pieces of sliced onions and pecan crumbles? There was nothing culinary about this dish, and I was just appalled that a 500-yelp-reviewed restaurant would sell this type of disaster. Aside from that, just about everything else was mediocre. If you are going to pay $12 for a hot dog, you better get a darn good one anyways, right? I still thought it was far worse than Richard Blais's though. Another thing that I observed: this place is super tiny. The whole place's size is equivalent of another restaurant's reception area. I felt really bad for those 10 people who were sitting on what looked like a communal table. Odds are that your dishes might get showered with saliva from a stranger next to you. Literally those tables had about half-inch gap each other. Thank god I didn't have to be one of those unfortunate 10 people who will shell out $100 for a negligible dinner.
(2)M W.
Great service but be prepped to wait for a table as the dining room is tiny. Unique flavors and food. The small plates allow you to taste a variety. The gratin was my fav but everything was delish. An Atlanta experience!
(4)Vivian W.
A group of 5 of us came for Sunday brunch the other day. Knowing how long the waits usually are, we arrived right at opening time (11:30am) and there was already a line! We were able to score seats at the bar, which was fine, because it meant we were closer to the bartender when they started serving drinks (12:30pm). We patiently waited for the bar to 'open' with our delicious french pressed coffee (super flavorful and rich) and juices, and then hit the cocktails. The pimms cup is very refreshing with brunch fair, light and delicious. Onto the food! The meats plate is very good (we didn't get any of the cheeses), especially the lard. Yum! I ordered the hootenanny, which was filling and a good combination of meats and carbs. The glazed pork belly is still my favorite dish on the brunch menu - if you heart pigs, get this dish! The deviled eggs trio is also good, especially the sriracha one. For dessert we shared the fried apple pie (it comes a la mode, and it's very good). All in all a delicious meal with great company (bartender included). As for parking, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, just watch out where you park as some of the spots are reserved for residents or other restaurants and businesses in the area.
(5)Stephen S.
This place ROCKS. I'm not sure I've ever visited a "gastro pub" that was any better (and I've sampled my way around the country's finest "public houses"). First off, the staff is superb. I can't say enough about their food and mixology knowledge. The bartender Michael (a.k.a. "squirrels") is fantastic. He is so intuitive with his mixing. Once he chatted and we had one cocktail, he knew EXACTLY what we wanted. I despertately wanted to skip the dinner that I was heading to just so that I could suck down a few more of his delicious creations. The sampling of food we had left me craving SO MUCH MORE. I'll be back. Hopefully, on this trip. If not, definitely on the next round to HOTlanta. From one foodie and lush to anouther: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(5)Liza W.
Quality. Hands down. We did have the burger at our table. Not to say it didn't live up to the hype, but if you want a good burger without the wait, go check out Farm Burger in Decatur or Yeah! Burger in West End. Drinks and food were all excellent though. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese are a must.
(5)Si O.
I came for the burger but didnt come early enough. It was a blessing in disguise, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to try all the other items that they offer. The highlights of the evening were the pork buns, catfish & grits and pretzel. The pork in the pork buns is a very well marinated flavorful thick slice of pork belly that melts in your mouth.
(5)Olivia H.
Returned to Holeman & Finch and had one of the best meals there ever. Started with one of their extraordinary cocktails . The best thing on the menu for me was the burger. It was so good we ordered a second round of it for the table. Always recommend as it is the best of Atlanta.
(5)Lydia L.
4.5 stars. This place is fantastic. I have been here for both brunch and dinner. Brunch was primarily for the BURGER. Yes, it lived up to the hype. Caramel bacon popcorn was fine. Dinner: Smoked Lardo- pure fat, but addictive. Chorizo with pickled veggies- yum. Heart- I couldn't bring myself to eat it... Rabbit liver- too gamey Lamb fries- literally lamb schnitzel with a very sweet touch...OK Sweetbreads- not bad Marrow- breading on top, not great Steak Tartare- delicious. Fish and chips- nothing special Clams- tasty Crawfish pie- good but prob overpriced Carbonara- awesome. NY strip- only 4 oz. good meat but small portion Obviously, I didn't eat this all by myself. The dishes are good for sharing. This restaurant has excellent service, and the high food quality is undeniable.
(4)Darin E.
Such an awesome restaurant. The whole experience I had here was special. It was the first place I ate at in ATL. I went alone and cozied up to a seat at the bar which is always fun. (Caution: this review will enlighten you to what southerners are like). I sat at the bar in between a retired academic and the guy who ordered the last of the sweet breads. Both were par for the course in ATL - unabashed in talking to the visiting Californian and incredibly friendly. Then came the blondie and her friend/prospective future employer. Every single person was willing to strike up a conversation and enjoy food and drink with you. Same goes for the barkeep who kept me hydrated and fed with a constant stream of delicious cocktails and food. I ate the deviled eggs, gnocchi/oxtail, and their famous burger. All were fantastic. But what really shines with this place is the service. Everyone is willing to take that extra time to be nice, polite and helpful. I cannot wait to go back with friends in tow.
(4)Nasto D.
We had the grass fed burger served at 10pm with only 20 or so made that night, and it was delicious. It was tender and definitely worth the wait. Our server Darth V. (Pretty sure this is not his name) was a great server: he refilled our water when needed and was able to get us on the list for a burger. It was a great experience and a highlight of our time in Atlanta.
(5)Amrita R.
Things to remember: the place is small and the plates are really small! I'm undecided on what stars I should give this restaurant, because I really liked the bone marrow and the bread that went with it (I never thought I'd crave/like bone marrow before!) but the deviled eggs were kinda blah. For $3 you get exactly 3 servings of deviled eggs and all 3 are different flavors. Only the house flavor was tasty, in my opinion. My friend got the pork belly and although she enjoyed it, she felt like she deserved one more piece (only 2 pieces in the tiniest cutest little skillet) Another friend got the fish and chips and she loved it, although I've never been a fish and chips kind of girl. I wish the place was slightly bigger, since they only have one table that accommodates a group, and no reservations (just FYI) But it was nice to be able to walk here from my home, and it's pretty much the only place in Atlanta where you can get a plate of delicious animal connective tissue on the softest most delicious bread. So thanks, Holeman & Finch Public House, since I never cared for or enjoyed marrow and bread like this before!
(4)Joel Y.
Took a friend for their birthday and was hoping to have a nice, quiet evening out. That went out of the door as soon as we walked in. People were talking loudly, strong smells in the air, and servers zipping by helping. I couldn't have had a better first impression. We tried to get on the burger time list but didn't make it. Then we went to the bar and asked the bartender to make us something strong yet subtle. He did, perfectly. Not sure what it was but he knew exactly what we needed. So we just sat at the bar and had some drinks and were talking and people watching. We got to our table and were sitting next to a bridal party. They were having a great time and you sit so close to people that you almost feel as if no one is alone in the entire place. The food came in several waves and each was better than the last, deviled eggs, pretzels, and some sort of meat. Not sure what but everything was awesome. It sounds crazy but its the kind of place that makes you feel like this place would be at home in new york or san francisco Definitely go to have a great time
(5)Jonathan D.
I think the food has gotten better here since my last visit, which was in its first six months or so of operation. First off, the spicy chicken was cooked perfectly _ great crust from the breading and the meat was of a succulence I'd never be able to achieve at home. The spice was as intense as you'd want it to be if you like spicy food. For regular eaters of buffalo wings or hot sauce, there will be no "Man Vs. Food"-type sweating _ but one thigh is about all that's manageable for a normal meal. The tempura asparagus was so tasty that I actually avoided the dipping sauce because of how the saltiness and batter so well complimented the fresh vegetable taste. The fried oysters were the perfect pairing of a light coating with the oyster's natural consistency. They certainly hadn't cooked it to the point of tough coagulation _ which is a good thing. Their homemade sausage (similar to a bratwurst in flavor) was also tasty and not too dry. The reason for the visit was to seek out a mixology place, and I must say I'd still rather go to Drink Shop, Harper Station or even Sotto Sotto if that's my real aim. But on a Monday night, it was nice that this place was open. The cocktails were competently made but not the transportive sort I've had at those other three places. The first one took a couple sips and deadening of the tastebuds for the flavors to coalesce, while the second one simply tasted like Tang. (No judging if that's what you're looking for.) All in all, I might give this place a 3.5 if that were a possibility since the service was a bit scattered for a night they weren't slammed. But the food was on-point, elevating this review to four-stardom.
(4)Ken B.
We didn't have the world famous burger so that is influencing my review I am sure. Sorry, but I have a young child so staying out until 10 to get a gimmick burger is not real feasible. So my review relates to what we did eat and experience. The place is really small. As in you are sharing tables with many other couples. It seemed a little odd at first but it didn't bother me. Definitely not a great romance restaurant, but a fun atmosphere none the less. So we had the House cured ham. We thought it was a little funky tasting, but we aren't experts in these aged cured hams, so it could have just been us. Next was the fried oysters. This was the best thing we had. They were really good. Maybe some of the best fried oysters I have had. The crunchy gentleman which is a fancy ham sandwich, but I thought it was tasty. The wife thought it was too greasy for her tastes. The clams in some sort of wine/cream sauce with bacon. This is good. I wish it came with some sort of absorbing type bread so I could have savored the sauce. The Hot Chicken is gross. Gross, Gross Gross Gross Gross. It was explained to us that it was a fried chicken with cayenne peppers. That is somewhat accurate, but we assumed the cayenne would be cooked into the Chicken's breading. Nope. It is caked on top in a very thick wet mess covering the entire chicken top and bottom. It would be like opening a whole bottle of cayenne pepper, mixing it with water so that it is like a sludge and covering a piece of fried chicken with the sludge. We took one bite each and said no thank you. Two separate waiters commented on not liking the hot chicken when we didn't eat it. Of course we still got billed for it. Honestly don't know why this is on the menu. There can't be that many people that enjoy it and it would help if they more accurately described it. Had sticky toffee pudding for dessert. It was pretty good. They also had a good beer selection. All in all I was disappointed by the experience. Definitely not worth of the best restaurants of atlanta lists that it keeps popping up on. It's expensive for what you get, some things aren't very good and the service can be slow on a Friday night. I would still recommmend people try it out just because it is so unique. But it wouldn't be a regular staple for me.
(3)F S.
ok ok everyone who has not gone here, its totally worth it. I really enjoyed at atmosphere- we went on a Sunday it opens at 11:30 if you don't want to wait in line i would go an hour earlier---- you think thats crazy. Trust me there is a line out the door. They let in around 50 ppl right when they open, we were lucky just to make that first cut, after all the tables are full there is an hour wait. Dont say I didnt worn you. Now- when I got out to a new restaurant I like to try a bunch of everything, I dont need to eat it all, but I want to try it all. We had the Cinnamon roll (YUMMY), devil eggs (awesome), coke float= why not, and of course the burger. My boyfriend and I tried a little bit of everything. BUT yes the burger is awesome and yes its cool to say we had it, but it was a little salty and I couldn't eat anything for the rest of the day. Happy to say I tried it, enjoyed it... would I go back?/? MEH.
(4)Mengyu Z.
Famous for Sunday burger. Best time is before 10:45am and after 2pm. Although I prefer bocado, I still love H&F's burger!
(5)Jang C.
I would rate this place as pretty awesome. Sometimes, I feel like a zombie since I enjoy eating organs. Unfortunately, they didn't have brrrrraaaaaiiiins on the menu when I went. Oh well. Like everyone, we mostly went for their famous hamburger. But my mouth salivated for their heart and liver dishes as well. I didn't want to stuff myself too much before eating the burger, so I only ordered a few items: the oysters and the lamb hearts. They both tasted great. Mina said she didn't like the taste of the oysters though. But I didn't have a problem with them. I would like to come back to sample all the other items on the menu such as the tartare, the pork bellies, the cheeks, the pig tails, chicken pate, etc. They all looked great. After a while, our waitress finally served us the burgers. At first, you won't see anything fancy about the burgers; it consisted of bun, meat, onion, and pickles. But it tasted delicious. All the ingredients blended well together. The meat seemed to have the right amount of fat, and whoever cooked it, cooked it perfectly. I can easily put it on my top 5 best burgers list. I also loved their homemade ketchup and mustard. They go well with the fries and burger it came with. Our waitress seemed cheerful, nice, and helpful; we didn't have any problems with her. I dug the look of the restaurant . It looked like a trendy place. I also liked the bathroom. It looked like a small meat locker from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, except more hip and trendy looking. I would give this place about 4.5 stars. Their dishes do cost a lot, and they make their portions small. Also I had a hard time finding this place. The restaurant does a good job hiding itself. However, those seem to be the only problems with this place so far. I can't wait to come back.
(4)Matthew L.
Oh the insanity of being able to apply my economics training to real life. If supply goes down then demand goes up. This leads to crazy foodies standing in line for ungodly amounts of time. They do make a damn good burger. The place is beautiful inside. Industrial chic just the way I like it. Being a deviled egg junkie, I can truthfully say I've had better. They had this pimento cheese ball, that was worth trading your first born for. As for the burger, I can't dispute the hype. It is a tasty burger. It reminds me of a cross between shake shack and five guys. Would I come back?!? When demand falls.
(4)Su K.
I'll keep this short. THAT BURGER is one of the best burgers I've had. It looks like a simple burger but there is so much depth to the taste. Everything tastes so fresh. I would definitely recommend Holeman & Finch but go when you have a lot of time!
(5)Lesley P.
Best bartenders in town! Don't bother with the cocktail list or your standard go to drink, just tell them it's their choice and you won't be disappointed. I was a fan of their burger. We went on Sunday for "brunch" but really we just wanted to guarantee we got a burger. Good experience, nice small atmosphere, looking forward to going back.
(4)Kevin W.
I came here for the world famous burgers and I was shocked at how packed this place was. I was by myself and I still had a twenty minute wait to find a spot at the bar. The hostess took pity on me and brought out another chair so I could sit at the bar. The story behind this place is that they only offer 20 burgers a day starting at 10 pm. The burgers sometimes sell out in 5 minutes. Sunday brunch is the only time they serve the burgers the whole time they are open. The burgers are good. Everything about the burger meal is homemade. The fries, ketchup, mustard, pickles, beef, and buns are all home made. The burger is tasty. I do not believe the burger was worth the wait and price. I prefer to have something more interesting and exotic and this was a plain burger. I very good burger but plain indeed.
(3)Dawn C.
We went as a group and shared deviled eggs, pimento cheese (when in Rome), flounder, hanger steak, and a few others. All delicious and super rich! Great mellow vibe to the place too.
(4)L J.
In Atlanta for an extended weekend, so we hit up the town's top spots as recommended by Atlanta magazine and my fellow Yelpers. Pros: 1. Waitress- attentive and friendly 2. Drinks- AHmazing!!! Bravo H&F, this is your claim to fame. 3. Charcuterie and cheese plates were very yummy Cons: 1. I know Buckhead is supposed to be "the spot" in Atlanta, but this location sucked. Hidden on the first floor of some huge apartment complex and surrounded by strip malls; we passed it four times before we found it. This is Buckhead? Really?? 2. It's crazy small. It's not cool, it's annoying. Final Verdict: I am a fan, because the drinks were truly art, but a better location and a larger space would've bumped it up to 5 stars.
(4)William A.
Great experience. Fun atmosphere and great cocktails. Dinner menu was interesting but everything tasted great.
(5)Katherine S.
This is my neighborhood spot. Whenever we don't feel like cooking dinner, H&F is the reliable standby. Best cocktails in Atlanta, IMO, and a menu that's constantly changing. Trust your waiter, they won't steer you wrong!
(5)Amanda R.
This is one of our favorite places to eat in Atlanta! We have yet to do the burger. Maybe we'll get around to it on our next trip. We will definitely be having the pasta carbonara, which is simply amazing!
(5)Yichen K.
My friend always raved about this place so we finally paid it a visit. We got the steak tartare, pork belly grits, deviled eggs and pork tenderloins. They were all delicious. The pork belly grits were especially good, wish i could have some to start my morning everyday. Make sure to also get a cocktail while you are there. They make amazing drinks. I can't give it a five stars since I honestly can't say it was AMAZING but it was definitely good and I would go back to try more from their extensive menu. Btw, for you folks who are interested in their burger. They only serve something like 25 on weekdays but on sundays they make over a hundred. Just a little tip =D
(4)James S.
Great burgers. Terrible service. It's not about the long wait. It's about the fact that they clearly don't care. At least provide service in order to turn tables and make more money, even if you clearly don't care about your customers experiences.
(1)Bobby G.
Best burger I've had in my life. They make everything from scratch including their ketchup and mustard.
(5)Adam M.
My only complaint about this restaurant is that it's not in San Diego. I would be 100 lbs heavier if it was. So good
(5)Damien B.
I knew there would be a wait on a Friday night. I did not come for the Burger and was sort of suprised how packed and then empty the bar area would be. But the bartender made a few fancy cocktails and the time went pretty quick. Sat down and ordered the meat plate and bread to start. I loved the bacon bread more than anyone reading this for sure. I also tried the lamb brain, chicken liver, bone marrow gratin, and some heart. The only item i found I could not eat was the brain. I just dont like brain and I doubt any way it might be cooked will change my mind. But the other parts were excellent. The only reason I would not give it five stars is the wait for food to actually come out of the kitchen.
(4)Anita C.
The food is awesome and unique if you're willing to wait for a table. We went on a Tuesday night at 8PM and we still had to wait 40 minutes for a table. They do not take reservations. We went there thinking it was just a pub where you can order their "famous" burgers, but the burgers can only be ordered/held and they don't cook it until 10PM. So if you want to try to get a burger, I would get there around 8 and order it. They only make 24 burgers per night, so they run out if you wait until 10PM to get there. The burgers are very fresh. They make their own buns and it's very tasty without needing to add any ketchup or mustard. But I wouldn't say that the burger is to die for, or "orgasmic" or anything. The regular menu is a bunch of small plates like tapas where you can share. We ordered the Crawfish Pie, Duck brain and heart, mussels, rabbit liver, steak tartare, bone marrow, and two more I cannot remember. They were all good. I highly recommend the Crawfish Pie!!!! It has a spicy-ish sauce that goes with it and all of it together is to die for!!! The mussels were served on top of this bread and sauce, which I thought the bread was better than the mussels itself and I'm not usually a bread fan. Duck brain was interesting and buttery tasting. Rabbit liver tasted like liver. The steak tartare tasted like ground beef (raw) with ketchup/A-1 sauce, but still good. The bone marrow is much much better at Rathbun's restaurant. All in all, this is a great restaurant and I highly recommend ordering off of the plates menu!!!!! You can't go wrong with any of the small plates they have. They are all really good and unique, whether it's the dish itself, or the bread/sauce they add to it!
(4)J W.
Awesome drinks and some top quality bar food.
(4)Matt C.
finally made it over to h&f a couple weekends ago, after years of hearing about the place. it certainly lived up to the hype. we came for brunch, when i'm sure the atmosphere is different from a dinner service around 'burger time', and i've also heard the burger is, for whatever reason, 'better' at nights as well... but we were still VERY impressed with our experience. cocktails were unbelievable, as i'd expected. the 'sour account' was particularly good and refreshing, and tasted like sour patch kids. bacon caramel popcorn was far better than i imagined it could possibly be. deviled eggs were a nice small plate to whet our appetites.. and the burger was as good as i've always heard. i'd put it up there with a double-double from in-n-out burger as my favorite of all time. i'd heard that even if you're not fan of pickles on your burger, you'd like it here.. i personally didn't find that to be true. the burger really doesn't even need ketchup or mustard, though both are there. fries were great too. looking forward to trying everything else on the menu, as it was honestly hard to go with the burger by default with so many other great looking choices.. but it was impossible to turn down. i only wish the space were bigger, and i'd be back all the time for dinners. but seeing how crowded and cramped it was towards the end of a sunday brunch service, i really can't imagine what it would be like in there on, say, a friday night at 10. i'm not claustrophobic, but i've definitely gotten to a point in my life where super-crowded food & drink experiences are just annoying to me. anyway, i know it's this size for a reason and that most people love it, and since everything else is top notch, i'll just say 'well done'.
(5)Solomon W.
H&F knows what is up. I did not go for the signature 10PM burgers, but rather just to try some of the famous grub that seems to be all over the foodie radar. I only had a few meals to work with in Atlanta, so I figured that Holeman and Finch would be a good choice. Handcrafted fodder is always a plus, especially when you can order small bits of it for not too much dough. It hit me right in the gut because my current foodie trend is eating at gastropubs to find all these weird artisanal foods. They also design the meal structure according to what they figure fits the meal best. We started with deviled eggs 3 ways; my favorite was the duck ham, chow chow, and sriracha... equally. Next, was the guanciale carbonara. It was amazing. The sauce was super rich, the pork was perfectly crisp and interspersed, and the egg and Parmesan added the perfect buttery flavors. The pork belly buns followed, and the meat was flawless. I probably should have gone with something more exotic off of the "parts"menu, but my mother likes simpler things, and pork belly is delicious. The buns were slightly sweet, and the savory sauce was nice. Lastly, we had a cheese tray that came with ciabatta, strawberry preserves, a few dabs of honey and spiced kumquats (?). They really know how to source food here, as every cheese came from the Southeast. The Gouda Bleu from Kentucky was sharp but buttery, the Coppinger from Tennessee was gamey and rich, and the Chocolate Lab cheddar from North Carolina was simple and solid. The atmosphere is very upbeat and not too fancy, so it is perfect for a light dinner with some drinks. Definitely make this a dining priority when you are in the area.
(5)Ashley S.
We planned our night around getting those infamous 10pm burgers and finally got to try the homemade double cheeseburger. Yes, its good, but is it life changing? No but certainly didn't regret getting them, but can say we did it and just go back to Holeman for other dinner entrees now. This place is just so cute but very SMALL. Bacon popcorn is something you just gotta order to go!!!!!
(4)Jill K.
We had shrimp roll, steak tartare, carbonara and the crunchy gentleman (add runny egg). It was all good, but here lies the beginning of a deep seeded love for egg yolk. when we asked the waiter, 'really just ham and cheese, what makes it special?' he said add an egg. 'OK' YUMMY egg yolk is a magically sauce that really should just put all other sauces out of business. I have not been fortunate enough to try the infamous burger...one day...
(5)ATL n.
Not worth the wait? Or the pretense? Though the bartenders were excellent, Im a little over that air of pretense for what is very good but nothing-life-changing food or service. The hostess was disorganized and rude. Also, the 3 hour wait didn't much help - esp since its not in an area where there's a nearby spot to grab a drink while you wait. All and all, in NYC this would be a very average standard dining affair. All that said, I hear the late night service really does it for people.
(2)Tim B.
Running through the small plates menu has been done so I won't bore anyone with a play by play of everything that went into my stomach here last week. What, I can add, is that we had a great meal here last week. Got there early (6pm) was seated immediately, had a blast exchanging one liner's with the staff, ripped through the small brew list, had a mess of food and were never pressured to leave, even after the bar filled up and we had more than overstayed our welcome.
(4)l h.
Without a doubt, the best hamburger I have ever had. Words cannot even describe how fantastic it was. My boyfriend and I arrived at 11am one Sunday. The line was already wrapped just around the corner of the building. They opened at 11:30, and we were seated by 11:45. We got the last two seats in the house. It was absolutely worth the wait, and we can't wait to go back. If you like hamburgers, you must try this place!
(5)Addy C.
I thought this place was good overall but it did fall below my expectations (set high by the rest of the Yelp reviews). After re-reading some of the reviews, I realized the 4- and 5-star reviews were driven mostly by folks who actually got to experience the highly sought 10pm burgers ... so then I didn't feel so bad about my 3.5 rating (rounded to 4) b/c we didn't stay that late (i.e., no burger experience). Let me summarize my yay's & nay's: Yay's: - Ambience is great. Great bar area, too. - Loved the big window at the front where you can see directly into the kitchen and observe the cooks at work. - The wait is long but once you're seated and order your food, the food comes out relatively fast. - Menu is refreshed - I don't know how often they update the menu but the items were different from the menu online. - Interesting menu - they have a good selection of tapas but also feature some "adventurous" selections like veal brains & sweetbreads. - My favorite tapas - "Farm egg & pancetta carbonara with Gambino's guitar cut pasta" for $11 (the only "entree size" tapas), "Crispy Georgia white shrimp" in a Thai chili sauce for $11 (the shrimps were gi-normous!), "Georges Bank scallops with creamed leeks & balsamico" for $12 (scallops were gi-normous, too!), "Deviled eggs 3 ways" for $3 (if you like deviled eggs, you'll like this ...). Nay's: - Their restaurant is marked by a very easy-to-miss "H&F" sign (not "Holeman & Finch" which we were looking for). They are located in the "Aramore" condos, right next to "Restaurant Eugene." - No reservations so it's first-come, first-serve. You probably don't want to come here on a Friday or Saturday night if you can help it. The waiting area is in the bar area so it was pretty packed. - We had a group of 8 and there is only one area to seat a large group. This restaurant is pretty small. We had to wait a long time for the other large group to finish ... I wouldn't recommend this place for large groups. - This is a tapas restaurant so it's pretty expensive for what you get. We ordered about 3 plates per person and it came to about $40-50/pp, excl. drinks. - Wasn't a fan of these tapas: "Fried pork belly w/ arugula" for $8 (this was the special but the pork belly was almost all fatty, oozing grease & just disgusting!!), "Poached egg & roast bacon, Johnny cake & maple syrup" for $7 (tasted like a very mini-me version of a breakfast combo - nothing extraordinary), "Seared hanger steak with bacon & onion hash" for $12 (again, not extraordinary & the meat was pretty chewy, too). We also got the "Salami, charcuterie & sausage" platter for $15 b/c we were still hungry. That was pretty good but not enough to make my list of fav's. I don't think I would come back for the tapas (the wait is too long & it's pricey for what you get) but I'll definitely be back to try the famous burgers - during brunch since apparently I'm guaranteed to get one but not necessarily so at 10pm.
(4)Lynn E.
I've been hearing rave reviews of the Holeman & Finch burger and have made Mark Bittman's ground brisket burger...but it was finally time to score a burger. Since the thought of a burger at 10pm on a school night is hard to comprehend for this boomer I made plans to enjoy a burger during the H&F Sunday brunch. And the burger is worthy of the hype! Moist, tasty meat, onions, pickles and a home made bun. Rumor has it the ketchup and the mustard are also homemade. Everything about this space is warm, friendly and hip. The peek-in kitchen, the wine cooler and uber fun bar -- the right ingredients for a good time.
(4)Jesse F.
Visited this place lastnight with the girlfriend. Overall, it was a fun experience and we both agreed that we would return. We arrived about 830 and the place was packed. We decided to just move into the bar area. Several servers helped us and they all were festive and friendly. We shared a table with two separate groups as a result of the crowd. Not an issue, after all we were seated in the bar area. We started with salt and vinegar pork rinds which were surprisingly good. After this we had andouille sausage w/ lady peas....AWESOME. And of course we had the 10pm burger. The burger was good, but nothing to get excited over.....I can make a better one:). The ambience and staff made the visit an exciting and fun dinner. The jack & coke and holly-go-lightly definitely helped to make our spirits high.
(4)Femi O.
This is probably the place i've had the longest wait...ever! for. a. burger. ...and with a hangover...but i have to admit it was worth the wait. the drink wasn't memorable but i had 2. the food...was good. church good. deviled eggs...never tasted so good....then the burger came. and so did i. my only regret was the fact that i found this place a month after i moved back to nyc from buckhead...but whenever i'm back in town...i'll stop by. -0.5 stars for long @$$ wait. -0.5 for "ok" drinks....overall--really godly sh1t.
(4)Asteridae A.
I met a friend here on my last night in Atlanta for the secret off the menu burger. Be warned: this place is hard to find. Both my friend and I drove past it a few times before seeing it. There's no sign out front with the restaurant's name; just the logo, and the restaurant is located on the ground floor of some new condo buildings. It's very easy to miss. That said, the staff is friendly, we were immediately seated and the beer list was very good. The burgers were as amazing as everyone says (the homemade bread & butter pickles really make them) and the fries were that perfect combination of crispiness, creaminess, and tasted like 1000 blasts of potato on my taste buds. The rest of the menu looked delicious and I'd like to go back and try some other stuff next time I am in Atlanta.
(5)Kee O.
Food is great, but the place is tiny. Last two times I've been, the wait has been over 45 minutes causing me to leave both times. They really should take reservations or not sit large groups in their tiny dining room.
(3)Autumn S.
I love Holeman and Finch for the great late night eating. Finally, a place fit for a foodie with late night cravings. Because I'm not a red meat person, I can skip the whole 'clamoring for the limited burgers' business and try the other good stuff the menu has. My recommendations? The pimiento cheese( I have always thought this was the grossest concoction ever until trying Holeman and Finch's version), the johnny cakes with a poached egg, the deviled egss, the pasta carbonara, and the sticky toffee pudding are my favorites. Did I forget the cocktails? Try any of them, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Ash C.
My husband and I came here one night after a Braves game this past summer because, surprisingly, it is one of the few places open after 10pm that serves real food. I was a little worried about our attire, though. We were dressed nice enough, but we'd been through 90-something heat, then rain, then a distressing game. So, at the very least we looked rough. But the staff were nice, friendly, and patient when explaining some of the menu. However, our poor server could not get it that we weren't interested in their cocktails. Honey, if I tell you I'm allergic to alcohol, I'm not trying to be witty; it means unfortunately, I cannot consume your fancy cocktails without turning into the elephant man. The food was simply amazing. Trio of Deviled Eggs - Best deviled eggs without having to go through a funeral first. (I swear the grief makes them tastier?) Pot of Chicken Liver Pater - Good, but not the best I've ever had. Sweet Potato Greens - This was a life-changer. I had no idea you could eat sweet potato plants, and that they would be delicious. I'll be growing some in my garden just for its leaves this year. 3 of the meats - I can't remember which ones we had aside from the duck pastrami, which was really yummy. Yes it's a tad greasy, but that's just how duck rolls, okay? 3 of the cheeses - Again, sorry I can't remember. But each came with extras to try with the cheese. Oh candied grapefruit, I had no idea you existed and am so glad we met! Unfortunately I have no idea what we ordered for dessert, because a few minutes after we did the fire alarm went off. I have never heard something so loud! Our waiter tried to let us leave without paying, but the food was so good, we couldn't do it. We ended up paying half and scurried on our way. I cannot wait to return and try what new things they'll have. Hopefully we won't have to leave partially deaf next time!
(5)Ayon J. R.
Great hamburgers, nice service staff and yummy cocktails. The swanky vibe is cherry on the top :-)
(5)Megan F.
I've heard lots of good things about H&F but after reading some of the reviews on here, I steeled myself for a potentially frustrating and pretentious experience. What I got was decidedly neither. Now, granted, I went the day after a three-day holiday weekend when it was on the slower side, so your mileage may vary. First, parking wasn't an issue at all. The valet parking was complimentary, and the valet had my car waiting for me as I left the building. I spent my whole time seated at the bar. Not because there weren't any tables, but because the bartender and barback were so great and interesting to talk to that there didn't seem to be any reason to leave. The bartender in particular was happy to answer all our questions about the liquor selection and the specialized ingredients in their cocktails, as well as make spot-on recommendations based on our preferences. If I had to describe H&F in one (compound) word, I'd call it "well-curated." The wine and beer lists aren't huge or all encompassing, but the choices are excellent. The fact that they had Allagash Curieux--one of my favorite ales of all time--on tap gives them huge points in my book. Nearly all of their liquor is made by small-batch producers. To correct a previous review, they have plenty of vodka, just not trendy mass marketed brands like Absolute and Grey Goose. Plus, the cocktail list is primarily updated variations on classic (think prohibition and mid-century) cocktails, which tend not to use a whole lot of vodka, except in combination with other liquors like gin. There's quite a bit of offal on the menu, so just be aware of that. (Trendy? Yes. Sustainable? Also yes. I like it when restaurants use more than just the most expensive filet or loin from an animal.) If marrow and sweetbreads and rabbit liver aren't your thing, make sure you clear that with your dinner companions ahead of time. The burger didn't change my life, but it was really, really good. (Get there early if you want the burger. Like 8:30pm early. And pre-order it.) I described it at the time as a "classed-up In-and-Out Double Double" and I'll stick with that description. The Coke float with Fernet-Branca (a bitter digestif) ice cream was a perfect, decadent variation on a classic to end the meal.
(5)Andrew M.
I've been back here twice lately and both times were awesome. Neither of them a coursed-out dinner for 2, but bar hopping with friends and hanging out at the bar both times. The service is excellent, even when it's busy as all hell (ahem, always), and the vibe is always great. I always meet cool strangers shoved into that little bar. And the burgers... oh man, THE BURGERS! They actually are as good as you hear. Everything about it is so fresh and perfect. Especially after a few hand-crafted cocktails, made by some of the city's finest mixologists. Really, really excellent drinks.
(5)Tracy T.
Bar drinks and service were fantastic. Had reservation for table for four at 7pm, were not seated until after 9pm. That sucked! No apologies, as if host didn't care we were waiting, despite our many requests for our table.
(3)Wes P.
I've heard tons about H&F - particularly the burger and bakery. The in-laws were coming into town so we decided to finally try for ourselves. After reading up about the no reservation deal, I convinced them to get to the restaurant at six - which is too early to eat in our opinion, but we expected to wait. When we got in they were ready to seat us right away, but I asked to sit at the bar for some drinks, which they said was fine. The drinks are incredible! Watching the bartenders make them is quite a show - pulling unlabeled vintage bottles of liqueurs they've made. $9 - $12 is kind of expensive for a cocktail, but these are worth every penny. While drinking we also had the bread box - which includes an assortment of breads, including one with bacon and is fantastic. After about 45 minutes the host approached us and said he had a table waiting! Great service, he watched out to make sure we got some quality time at the bar and then a great table. Our server was equally good. He made sure we understood the concept - small plates for sharing, they come out as they are done, etc. etc. We ordered pimiento cheese, fried oysters, pancetta and farm egg carbonara, sweet breads, fish and chips, ny strip with kale and pickled mushrooms and finally the sticky toffee pudding. Jesus H. Christ was the food good. I love the idea of sharing a ton of food anyway, and the quality here is so amazing. Every single thing, down to the mayo in the pimiento cheese, is made in house. The best thing(s) that we had? Carbonara and Sticky Toffee Pudding! Do yourself a favor and come here with a small group of friends and enjoy life at it's finest.
(5)Jennifer C.
The place is tiny and the wait might be long but the food is delicious. I don't think you can find a place like it in Atlanta. A place definitely for adventurous eaters. deviled eggs three ways crisp b&b pickles poached egg and roast bacon
(5)Iffat B.
*****4.5****** I went for brunch to try the oh-so-famous burger and it lives up to the hype! The meat tastes very fresh which is burger's biggest selling point. It's super greasy so when you pick up the burger the grease is dripping off. Unfortunately, it's not the best burger I've had in Atlanta as the combination of the pickles, cheese, and bun didn't mesh as well as I wanted. The Vortex's cheeseburger is still my favorite in Atlanta! I loved the fries and onion rings. The fries are soggy, just the way I like them. If you like crispy fries, these aren't for you. The steak tartar is a great appetizer as is the banana bread. The butter that came with it was amazing! And lastly, the toffee bread pudding is a nice finish to the meal! The service here is great--very friendly, attentive staff. *****Also I wish they would add more non-pork menu items!! I can't eat 75% of the stuff on the menu!!
(4)Joao S.
Best Hamburger Ever! The burger was so good, I can't even remember what else I had. They only make 24 burgers and serve them at 10pm. We had to wait three hours for it, but well worth it. I plan to go back on a Sunday when the burgers are on the Sunday Brunch menu.
(5)Todd P.
I have a new chow hound buddy (or buddette??) and H&F was one of the spots on our list we wanted to hit. We'd both been before, numerous times, but wanted to go back together on a burger pilgrimage. We arrived at 8:30 pm, hoping to get a seat in the bar before the onslaught of burger chasers filled the place to the brim. Despite being there an hour and a half before the bull-horn announcement, we were still relegated to one of the side "shelves" along the wall, with no open seats at the bar or any of the proper high-tops they have. (I have yet to actually get a seat *at* the bar at H&F, despite going here a half-dozen times or more.) Going this early has its advantages. It gives you plenty of opportunity to try some of their mixologist concoctions and sample some starters while you wait for the cheesy meat on a fluffy bun. I had two cocktails from the featured list. These drinks change all the time, so it's fun to go and see what they're mixing up that's new. I had some rye whisky concoction with rhubarb bitters and ginger ale, followed by a drink with an Italian liqueur, Amaro CioCiaro mixed with a beer of some sort. Both were excellent. For pre-burger snacks: pot of chicken liver pate with apple cider jelly and toast (smooth, rich, mildly flavored -- delicious); cornmeal fried oysters (just okay, one oyster was as chewy as a spare tire, which was shocking since the rest were tender and juicy); Deviled Eggs Three Ways (yum! the Sriracha one was my fav); and the Citrus Glazed Veal Sweatbreads (super tender, crisp-fried, with roasted baby turnips -- nicely done). The first time I had the burger here, it was like manna from the gods. Maybe it was the build up, the folk lore of it all. This time, it was just okay. Not horrible, mind you. Overly salty. But I still dig the house-made pickles and condiments, though. Ask your server for one of their postcards that have all the staff nicknames. These people don't go by "Mike" or "Jenny" -- try Jelly Bean, Shooter, Fireball, etc. All nicknames courtesy of H&F management.
(4)B. C.
Wonderful place. Great selection on the menu and an equal amount of drinks to match. I asked the waiter if the chef would put together an impromptu tasting menu with drinks and was not let down. He stayed away from some of the more abstract items on the menu but still I walked away pleased, drunk and full. Well worth the trip.
(4)Alexa G.
Okay, So I have to agree with Kristine M. in some ways. It's a freaking burger!!! I'm in now way a connessiour of the pattied beef or anything, let me just note that now. But having tried the burger a few times now I was more disappointed than anything. First things first...the homemade ketchup was disgusting-not what I remembered from before. It was more acidic, less sweet.. just can't put my finger on it, but something was off! A few of us even mentioned wanting to go to McDonald's and sneak in some ketchup packets! The burger was good, but without the ketchup ( Which I loooveee) it just wasn't the same! Word is it's a new chef, and things have changed. I will go back, next time I'll skip the 10pm burger rush though.
(3)Scot L.
I'm sure they do a great job with their small plates, regular menu and I am excited to return and try those but their brunch leaves a lot to be desired. We got there early enough so we were right in at opening. Liked the look and feel of the space but the chairs were extremely uncomfortable. My wife ordered a coffee and we waited and waited. Finally the waiter returned to drop off sugars and cream and told her the coffee would be a few more minutes. They french press and it takes a bit. Would have been nice to know that in the beginning before we sat for 15 minutes getting pissed off. The coffee was very good when it did arrive. We ordered the cinnamon roll to share and I don't know where they have been eating cinnamon rolls to have the waiter say it was the bomb. This thing was pitiful. No rise at all to it, dense, dry, over frosted, and maybe a 1/4" thick. We each had two small bites and left it. I ordered the burger and the wife had the touch em all. The touch 'em all was skillet fried eggs, short stack, cane sugar syrup, griddled house bacon for $9. She asked to have the eggs scrambled with cheese instead and the waiter said no problem. Food arrived fairly quickly after the order was placed so no complaints there. But the eggs weren't scrambled. Waiter apologized and told us he had forgotten to tell the chef. So I have my burger and fries, wife is starving so we share the fries which were good. The burger was pretty good as well but we weren't blown away. It's just a good simple burger. Her plate comes back out 10 minutes later and the scrambled eggs are on top of the pancakes, bacon in the middle of it all and everything is covered in syrup. Not the best way to eat scrambled eggs. The pancakes were undercooked as well. An expensive lesson in some places just don't do breakfast food well.
(2)Daniel W.
We went for Sunday brunch, and this place rocks! The staff is very down to earth while still being some of the hippest people in the city. The food starts with down-home southern favorites and modernizes them. If you like bacon, get theirs! The decor is something out of a Details magazine! I cannot say enough about this place. Word of warning, the drinks are very strong! Also, its very intimate in that you'll be hearing your neighbors conversations. I think it adds to the fun! Deviled Eggs rock!
(5)Jeremy M.
Deviled eggs, pork, bacon, salami, yum. Everything I wanted and then some. It has all the quality and taste of the finest dining without the pomp and pretense. It really is exceptional, and the only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the burger drama... Yes, they are good, very good even. But to take the focus off of the rest of this exceptional menu and cause crowds over a burger of just very good quality every evening is a shame. I'll be back often in spite of the burger drama...
(4)Jennifer N.
Yes, Jesse and I went to get the 10 pm burger. All I have to say is that the whole experience of being at the bar at 830 to mingle and have drinks and apps was what made the night so much fun. The burger was good. But I do have to say that the sausage with lady peas and the pork rinds were amazing. We enjoyed sharing our table with several people as we drank and ate until 11. It was a great time. Loved the fact that the crowd was so diverse!
(4)M A.
There isn't much to say that hasn't already been said, so here's a disjointed set of paragraphs to add to the feeding frenzy: I'd already eaten the legendary burger (brought home to me by a very nice house guest!) but I have no idea what took me so long to actually go, sit down, and experience the magic. No excuse is worth missing out on this. From the bar to the service to the food, it was a fabulous couple of hours spent trying a variety of foods, many of which I had not seen since the grandparents had me eating pate as a kid. A cheese plate yielded some incredible local cheeses paired with a sweet jam that added to the flavors. The succatash was buttery and amazing while the carbonara was creamy and smooth. Nothing disappointed. Toast points with jam and pate or a refreshing drink with Pim's... safe to say this place is packed with good reason. Johnny Cakes were also fantastic - this coming from someone who normally hates pancakes of any sort! - and the ham and cheese sandwich is worth the juices dripping down your fingers. You just can't go wrong with this menu. Highly suggest going with friends so you can pass plates around and try a big variety of food! I didn't get a chance to wait around for the burger this time, but do know that they'll take orders before 9pm as long as you're able to stick around until 10pm to get your Thursday Burger (it's also an actual menu item for Sunday brunch). Well worth it.
(5)angela c.
This place has the best burger that I have ever eaten. My husband agrees. They are well probably best known for their cheeseburgers. They only make 24 cheeseburgers after 10pm. If you want one of the 24, arrive early. They also have them all day on Sunday,which is when we tried them. We waited around the bar area until 2 seats became available. I don't care much for cheese on my burgers, however, these are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Eveything is made fresh on site. The bread is baked there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to compliment the bread and the meat. They pickle their own pickles and the ketchup and mustard are made there as well. The burgers are simple, but very juicy and delicious. You must try this place. It is well worth the wait. They also have a fried peach pie that is served with ice cream. It was SO good that I wish I'd gotten one for myself instead of sharing with my wonderful husband :)
(5)Elbee M.
Deviled eggs for $3 were great. Well made cocktails and the drink menu is reasonably priced. I didn't like the chicken pate (apple cider jelly tasted like apple JELLO), but props to the h&f buns and the arugula beet salad. They treat their hamburger pretty pretentiously ( holeman-finch.com/burger… ). Based on what I saw of the burger and the turnout for it (didn't eat it myself), I think there is some over-hyped fancy burger delusion going on. Also, it's a rather hectic environment to eat a meal in.
(3)Will W.
Quite simply put this place has it all figured out. I know they've been featured on several television programs and it's well deserved. The cocktails are handcrafted and spot on. The several plates that were shared amongst friends were delicious. I will be back to try & secure of their elusive 10pm hamburgers!!
(5)Leslie W.
With all the fuss & hoopla surrounding Holeman & Finch, I was prepared to hate it from the beginning just to go against the grain. The BF and I hit the bakery before the public house, so I was expecting good things. The BF wanted to go on a Friday night which is not usually my evening of choice for this kind of venue. Too crowded. Well, it was crowded and I was feeling a little uneasy, but we finally found a seat at the bar and settled in to peruse the menu. Everything sounded pretty good to me, but the real sell, the real reason I braved the crowd was the roasted marrow bone. I know, I know, I'm mostly a vegasaurus blah blah blah. But, it's Anthony Bourdain's death row meal and I've been obsessed about trying it. Along with the bone marrow, we tried three of the meats from the "pressed & molded" section: duck, veal cheek & tongue, and something else that escapes me right now. Served with crunchy bread, whole grain mustard, and pickled garlic and all very tasty. The marrow bone, however, was not so great. The bone was splintered and we had a hard time getting the marrow out. Cocktails were delish. Super delish. So delish the BF was inspired to drop everything and enter a mixology program and devote his life's work to the science. Curing cancer, no, but certainly bringing joy to many. My fav was the witchy one. We topped everything off with their sticky toffee pudding. It was so good, I still can't talk about it. Ooey and gooey and salty and yummy. Be prepared to wait on your food and especially the drinks on a busy night. Everything is so complex and elegantly done that it take a while to deliver. We'll be back.
(4)Devon O.
They did it. They took the Piggly-Wiggly, southern-fried, down home culinary minutiae and elevated it to a twisted foodie wet dream. And hoo-boy, are they ever proud of it. I like the butcher shop-cum-soda shop vibe, but it is sort of cramped-ly small. No wonder it's always packed in there. Hanging slabs of meat like the weights in a grandfather clock, spare metal chairs, the lone coca-cola poster on the bar wall, the ebb and flow of hipster patrons: I get it. Concept album. They also made me realize I am officially done with all this ridiculous and precious cocktail showboatery. I got a Pig-Pik Sour, whiskey and ("NOT sour mix", our waitress insisted. "fresh lemon"), and a bacon-sugar rim. It was fine but pretty unremarkable. The rest of the cocktail menu looked similarly retarded and full of itself. I had a glass of champagne and it paired beautifully with everything. Looking forward to the simple resurgence of a fucking gin and tonic. The tapas were all great: the deviled eggs were unfathomably creamy, the fried pickles weren't greasy, the oysters were presented with raw shaved horseradish that at first tasted like paper towels then dissolved into biting complexity. Goody. One more realization: I just can't do offal. Not anymore, anyway. I had the beef heart and, swear to god, it tasted like the one time I had roadkill. Tough-ass roadkill on a dressed pile of dandelion greens. I might get my foodie cred revoked but whatev. Next time I go, it'll be on a wine and small plates expedition. Not for dinner. But thanks for helping me figure out the person I'm becoming. And the completely adorable staff- really, everyone i saw was hipsterly keeeeyoooot.
(4)George H.
Came to HF on multiple occasions and really just didn't feel like going through the typical 30 minutes-1 hour wait time. First time the host was also extremely rude, but finally made it on a Wednesday night and was seated immediately. The tables are small, and cramped but all worth it for the burger right? Not really, they don't all come out at 10pm and we didn't eat until around 10:40pm. Even ravished with hunger, I did not think it was the stand out dish of the restaurant. We tried the deviled eggs which were tasty, and good quick bite. The pork belly was phenomenal, greens were so salty though. Stand out of the night? Desserts! -Toffee bread budding, fantastic. TOFFEE -Apple pie, amazing without being overall sweet. Must try.
(3)Michelle M.
Did you know? They have 24 burgers after 10pm. In addition, they have them all day on Sunday, so you dont have to get there early and wait for those burgers. 2 words. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! My 6 friends and I went there actually at 7:30pm on Saturday night, realized that they only have 1 table that seats more than 4, so we just went across the street, ate some food, and came back at 9:30pm to wait for the burgers. Surprisingly, they had 4 left. I was already pretty full from the previous meal but decided to take a couple bites of the 10pm burger. What makes it so special? The waiter said they home make everything. The bread is baked in there, the meat is their own special blend, the cheese is paired to perfectly fit the bread and the meat. The pickles are picked themselves. The ketchup and mustard is homemade as well. When you go to Yeah! and Farmburger, theyre delicious, but theyre all spin-offs of burgers. You add your own sauce and put your own toppings so it no longer is an original burger. Here at H&F, I can honestly say (even after being full and not craving food anymore), this is the best burger I've ever had. It's the most stripped down, juicy, delicious, well seasoned, original burger. It was definitely well worth the wait. Overall, if you want a burger that's down to earth, come to H&F. It's absolutely melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness!
(5)Mel D.
There are so many great reviews on this establishment, but our dining party saw a few opportunities for improvement. Fairly tight quarters, our party of 4 ended up being sat at a community table with others, that was ok because we're a friendly bunch. Server was great, our drinks were delish even if they range from $11-16 for 5 sips. So the biggest thing we were surprised about was the size of the dishes...nowhere does it tell you that they are "small plates" except the server mentions it when you ask. So this being said, the two guys in our party had 2-3 plates each (totaling about $50/person) and left hungry. Expect a bill of around $150 for drinks and apps. If you come knowing those few things and still choose it, you'll be good to go! I however would have liked to know before coming for dinner : )
(2)Lindsay S.
Baby, baby, baby, I know I don't come to see you as much these days because a certain bartender has left. It doesn't mean I love you any less, baby. You're still my main squeeze. You know why I love you, baby? It's not your burger. Maybe that's why the others love you, but not me. You swing that big sexy burger around town, around the whole dang nation, and I understand why. I don't begrudge you sharing your burger with all the high rollers, the Alton Browns and Nick Caves of the world. A girl's gotta pay the bills; Lord knows I know that as well as anybody. But you and me, we got a soul connection. To me, you are so much more than the burger. Remember when I used to come by and see you and nibble on your sweetbreads and salads, sipping on something that Luke or Evan or Squirrels made just for me, something full of Campari and bitter as the drinker herself? Just you and I, nobody else listening in our our little date? Sure, maybe some middle-aged, tragic man will try to impress me with something, but it was all about you, baby. I'd outwit him, laugh, and come back to your beautiful plates. Remember those sweet evenings, baby? I know you do. I know I've been distant. It's not you, it's me. Busy and budgeting, because you know when I come see you, baby, I got to treat you right and fling money at all your gorgeousness. That's why it was so good to see you last night. Sure, your usual admirers were there, the wilting sorority flowers drinking house chardonnay, waiting on that burger. Your burger. But you tended to us so nice, with those deviled eggs all succulent and fresh; that chicken liver pate, so good that I am happy to eschew the bread and lick its earthy rich cream straight off my knife; your arugula and pickled beet salad, green and luscious; your pretty little beef cheek all moist and tender; those rabbit livers OH THOSE RABBIT LIVERS I think I fell in love with you because of your rabbit livers, you vixen; and then that fried pig ear bologna, you tease, you saved the best for last. Your liquor, as always, bitter, sweet, and glorious...of course. You treat me so good, baby. I missed you so much. Next time I won't wait so long. XO.
(5)Tian L.
I just have to say. I'm an extreme foodie. More than I am a foodie, I am a passionate person. I become extremely obsessed with things, people and ideas when I feel they strike a chord with me. And, I am very vocal about it. I am currently in Atlanta from San Francisco for a work trip. It's my first time this far down south in the country actually, and I was so inspired and impressed that I fell upon Holeman & Finch Public House. I don't think I come from a city that has a lack of amazing chefs, creative spaces to eat, lounge and share good meals with friends, but let me just stop to say, I was really blown away by my dinner here last night. For the first time in a very long time, I came in to dine alone. (I am usually with friends or boyfriend). I realized a few things when you do this: you pay way more attention to the minute details when you are not distracted by conversation with friends. Things like the smooth, rich texture of the pan-fried rabbit liver I had on a bed of blackberry jam. Or the fact that my mixologist (I forget your name but if I was single, I'd marry you in a second because your talent is so great and you seemed so passionate about your work) tailored a drink specifically to my order when I asked him to "surprise me." He took into consideration that the few small plates I ordered would enjoy a nice pairing with an orange vanilla like cocktail with a gin base to cut through the richness of the dishes. Then, when I tried sweet breads for the first time because I saw Anthony Bourdain do it in his most recent episode of No Reservations, the server who brought it to me (God bless him too), asked me three times if I really liked it, because it was his very favorite (which, btw, the citrus-glazed sweet breads was the highlight of my night). Multiple people actually asked me how I enjoyed my food various times throughout the night, in a way that I appreciated - like they truly cared and knew how damn good everything was and was waiting for me to say it so they could nodd in affirmation. Then the host, who was wearing a vest and black tie (with co-hostess) called three different taxi drives and he kept running outside to see if they had arrived to make sure I would arrive home safely. The food, the people, the space and the extreme kindness...my belly, heart and palate was very happy.
(5)Monica C.
Where do I start. I was visiting my boyfriend who recently moved to the Buckhead area and we were looking for a good place to eat before I left. After reading the reviews here we decided we had to try it. When we got there at 9 PM, we were told there was a 45 min wait for a 2top. Ugh, nonetheless we went to the bar to check out the drinks. That's when the magic started to happen. We were immediately approached by the hostess informing us they had an open table and would be seated immediately. When we sat down our waiter let us know that there were only 4 burgers left and he had already reserved two for us. CAN YOU SEE THE MAGIC HAPPENING? So we put in our order of drinks (which btw, I normally do not drink while eating dinner and these cocktails were amazing) and started off with the deviled eggs (I loveeeeeeee DE, and these did not disappoint) and the pork belly sandwich. EVERYONE SHOULD ORDER THE PORK BELLY SANDWICH. It's life-changing. Then we did a heirloom tomato salad (so sweet, so tasty) and the beef tartare (YUMMMM). By the time we finished everything the bell was ringing and it was BURGER TIME. One of the better burgers I have had. Better than 5 Napkins burger that's for sure. Kinda reminded me of a cheesesteak. First time ever no room for dessert. Will have to go back to try other things. Overall fantastic and I have not stopped dreaming about the pork belly. Our waiter was super friendly and offered great suggestions.
(5)Gimena G.
For my birthday, my fiance took me to Atlanta for the weekend. I was very excited to eat at H & F given all of the great press they have gotten. I wish I would have never set foot near this horrible place. If it were not for another fantastic restaurant on Krog, my birthday would have been ruined. The story... We showed up Friday night at around 8 pm. We knew we were going to have to wait, so when we were told 2 and a half hours, we were not surprised. The host, invited us to go have drinks at the bar. We turned the corner and there must have been about 75 people crammed in the small space. We thought we could just grab a drink and glance at the menu at Restaurant Eugene. Well after sitting at Restaurant Eugene for about 25 minutes without drinks, we decided to head across the street for beers. 45 minutes later, a full hour and 15 minutes before our table was to be ready, we returned to H&F. We were informed that we had been taken off the waiting list since we had left. When we asked the host why he hadn't told us the policy, he stated that we were not present. WE WERE PRESENT WHEN WE GOT ON THE LIST. Yet he kept telling us it was policy that if we left we were taken off the list. I would have been just fine, had he told us that we couldn't leave, but we were never made aware of the policy. I suppose H&F has a following since it is one of a handful of places like it in Atlanta, however, restaurants like this are dime a dozen in Chicago or New York, and those have much better service.
(1)Angela M.
Yes, Lauren S, that is a 5-star burger! When the food at Vita was nothing to write home about, and it got too hot, even inside with the air conditioning, we headed down the street to H&F. As we drove past on our way into the deck, I was quite taken by the decor of this semi-hidden gem - dark and clean with steel and black, and of course, all the meat hanging in the windows/walls. We headed straight for the bar area, since we were here for the famous burger. We sipped some delicious cocktails as Lauren told us all about why this burger is so amazing and all the ritual of burger time. While waiting Tulie enjoyed the pate - great texture and flavor, but ask for more toast points - and Katie had the deviled eggs, which looked delicious. I was impressed by the pricing - this is all quality stuff that some in Atlanta would be willing to pay a premium for, but they don't have to. Finally, after several minutes of sitting anxiously with the ridiculously aromatic small of cooking meat wafting through the area, the burgers arrived. Lauren was kind enough to share, because I was quite full, so I only had two bites, but those were two D@MN good bites! The juicy flavor of burger and cheese and onions and home-made mustard was a 10-star combination! Especially that mustard. Seriously, I almost walked out with the mustard cup in my purse - it's got great texture - not runny, but not really grainy - and amazingly fresh tartness. I can't wait to bring my husband here. I know I'll get the burger, but the other food on the menu sounded delicious as well, so we might have to warm up with some small plates before burger time. Then again, it's one good burger, so maybe we'll just watch the rest of the restaurant eat the other food and save our stomachs for the real thing.
(5)Miriam W.
Even the overly cacophonous Buckhead ladies celebrating next to us at the communal table couldn't diminish my love for Holeman & Finch. We began with cocktails which were just the sort of refreshment this evening called for! Jumping right in, we ordered the pimento cheese, griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms, deviled eggs three ways and the house cured plate. The pimento cheese was so tasty it made me sad to think I lived more than 25 years without knowing of this Southern delicacy. I made up for lost time at Holeman & Finch by gobbling up the blend of cheese, mayo and sweet peppers on crispy crackers. It was difficult to stop. But I had to save room for the house cured plate which arrived with meat, meat and more meat! Charcuterie lovers, take note! The griddled Hen of the Woods mushrooms came atop Anson Mills polenta. The maitakes were rich and meaty; the polenta served to balance them with its creaminess and a bit of aged Parmesan took this dish to another level. As for the deviled eggs three way - now why didn't I think of adding bacon to deviled eggs?! There's so much on the menu I didn't get to try (including a Coca Cola and Fernet Branca ice cream float!), but you can be sure I'll be clamoring to return to Holeman & Finch on my next visit to Atlanta to cample more widely!
(5)Zewditu D.
I went on the day they were offering their burgers all night long. Had to take advantage of that. It was madness!!!! Had to just wait and wait around at the bar since I went by myself. Had great conversation with other diners while I waited though- so that was wonderful. Finally got the famous burger. Not impressed at all. Tasted like any other burger. And I hated the ketchup that they had- keep it simple people. Another diner let me try out the bone marrow they ordered. My first time- it was actually quite nice. Overall, I don't think it's worth the hassle (wait and parking) or the money.
(3)Alain L.
Holeman & Finch is wonderfully luscious and decadent. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to it by some fellow Yelpers last night. Little did I know that I had been zooming past this establishment on P'Tree Road for months and had no idea it was here. So the draw, as was described to me, is the burgers. No....you don't understand what I'm saying. These Burgers are fried Gold people. For real. On top of that, there's a little ritual that happens at 10PM, when the burgers are officially served. What is the ritual you ask? Just a voice coming over the PA system asking, "What TIME is it?" and the crowd answers, "It's burger time!". Yeah, it's like that.
(5)Stephanie Y.
Sat at the bar and got awesome service. Bartenders were very knowledgeable about their drinks and what went into them. Found out the menu included creations from the bartenders themselves. Food: Steak tartare: one of the best I've had. Thank you to the bartender who recommended it to me. Very flavorful but not overwhelming. Veal brains: crunchy on the outside from the butter-coated frying but melt in your mouth on the inside. Sweetbreads: fresh and delicious. Go early and go on Mondays and Tuesdays. This place doesn't take reservations. I was there at 5:30 on a Monday and got a seat at the bar and the rest of the restaurant was pretty empty but by 7 when I left there were no seats left around bar area and the restaurant was getting a steady stream of people coming in. When I went again on Wednesday at 6p it was pretty busy at the bar. I'm definitely dropping back in anytime I'm in Atlanta.
(5)Sarah E.
I always intended to come back to H&F sometime in order to try the famous burger. However, I tend to eat dinner SUPER early like an old lady (yup, I'm all ready to move to Florida and hit the Early Bird Specials). Also, I live in Lower Chattanooga and it's hard for me to come out to a place where I'm not even going to be served my food until 10 pm and then I'll still have to drive almost an hour to get home. So anyway, I never really got around to trying the burger until one night at the Cobb Happy Hour UYE, Jang suggested we have an H&F burger night. So last Monday night, I met the Cobb Yelpers a little after 9 pm and we put in our orders for beefy goodness. I think it's a little easier to get the burger now that some of the hype has died down, as long as you show up early enough. Service was great with the possible exception or the weirdo host. When I walked in, he just kind of stared at me blankly. Finally, I greeted him and said I was meeting people. He said there were some in the dining room and some at the bar. Thank you, Captain Obvious! Anyway, I found my food buddies with no real issues so no harm, no foul. The bartender and server were both super nice. Bartender looked really into what he was doing - when he made the drinks, he had this majorly intense facial expression. It was like he was some kind of mad scientist of alcohol. He was also more than happy to make me a mocktail that turned out pretty spiffy, although I felt the need to tell everyone around me that it was only juice. We pre-ordered our burgers with no problems. While we were waiting, we got to play zombie and try some braaaaaaaiiiiiiins. Specifically, a couple of people in my party ordered veal brains. I tried really hard to find out whether it's safe for pregnant women to eat brains by searching on Google Mobile, but all I found were articles about what foods to eat in order to help your baby's brain develop. Finally, I decided that since the brains were cooked all the way through, it would be okay to try a little bit. They tasted way more normal than I expected them to. They were flavorful, and a little crispy on the outside and sort of flaky like fish only also mushy on the inside. The awesomest part was that they were served with these little toast points. Eating brains on toast is majorly badass. When we finally got our burgers, they were worth the wait. They were on the small side with double patties, resting atop a small portion of fries. They were served with mustard and housemade ketchup. I didn't like the ketchup on its own or with the fries, but it did go well with the burger. Even though the meat patties were cooked to about medium well, they still managed to be ultra juicy. Om nom nom. The meat and cheese were bursting with flavor without being parchingly salty. The bun was awesome (as I'd expect since I've had HF buns at Yeah! Burger). At first, I didn't think I cared for the fries but once some of the grease from the burger dripped onto them I was a fan for life. I've heard from other reviewers that the Holeman and Finch burger has gone downhill since they originally started serving it. I wasn't there to try it back then, so I can't be sure. But this burger was definitely worth staying hungry until 10 pm and coming into work on Tuesday morning dead tired. Just sayin'.
(5)Sonya S.
The 10 pm burgers called our name on a Friday night and so we heeded the call. H&F took care of us once again. The place was packed yet we managed to get to the bar and put our drink orders in and our names on the wait list for the burgers. From the front desk to the bar and then to our table each server attended to us as if we were one of a few people in the place. As usual we ordered several plates and they were all delicious. The burgers were very good too. What I like about the servers at H & F is that they seem to have an insider's knowledge about food and drink. I wasn't sure if I wanted a Manhattan...too dry. I didn't want a sweet drink either. So, the intuitive server suggested the Sergio Leone. I said fine. I'll tell you, I could have ordered several more of this concoction. Thank you H & F!
(4)Ali F.
Got here on a Saturday night the wait was hour or longer place was super packed! We put our name on the list and went into the bar area the bartenders looked like they really take making drinks seriously. I wish I could have taste one! It was a room full of people with only two bartenders which equals slow service. I hate when a bartenders look me right in the eye and don't ask if you want a drink. I don't know maybe bartenders have a salary and benefits now........ If you don't like pork and other weird meat stay away from here nothing on the menu caught my eye, I would wanna come back for a drink though. Oh the dining room is only like 10 sq feet which probably explains the wait.
(2)Alisa R.
Excellent food, exceptional drinks, and always a good time; however consider yourself warned... show up early if you want a table. The restaurant space is small and narrow only allowing for maybe 10 tables max. Also, do not try calling because they do not do call ahead or reservations. The attention to detail, love of the craft, and culinary wisdom of the staff complete the experience. I find the bartenders, or mixologists, particular talented as they whip up cocktails with essences, vintage liquor, and unexpected flavors. This can be quite dangerous for a "light-weight." The menu is composed of the small plates. Everything I have tried, except for one stinky cheese, was exceptional. Particular stand out items are the chicken liver pate, pork buns, bone marrow plate, and of course the legendary burger. The burgers are available post 10pm on all days except Sunday during brunch. Then, they are on the menu and can be savored for dine in or out. Except for Sundays, only a certain number of burgers are made each day so be sure ask early enough to be on the list. Do to the pure delight of the tapas and mixed drinks the bill can run up rather quickly. I suggest not coming too hungry because it may be hard to get full. Overall. I love this place... please visit!'
(5)Patrick W.
The cocktails are good - sometimes unusual but always interesting. Very much a craft cocktail program. But what brings me back is the food. Delicious, inventive, charcuterie driven menu. Busy, busy, busy, but a friendly and efficient staff will find you even if it's standing room only.
(5)Parker H.
I'm a huge fan of anything burger-oriented. In all honesty, in all my years of burger-eating, it doesn't get much better than "The Burger" offered at Holeman & Finch. After talking it up for weeks, my wife and I finally decided to hit H&F up on the way to a Sunday Braves game (btw, Sunday during their brunch hours is the best time to go IMO, because they offer unlimited burgers, whereas they only make 24 total burgers during the week; its part of their mystique). After much anticipation, my mouth met that succulent burger and I was mesmerized. The burger's simplicity made it so amazing that I honestly couldn't put it down. My wife isn't a huge burger fan like me, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. If you haven't been to Holeman & Finch for whatever reason, do yourself a favor and GO! If you love burgers as much as I do, there's no reason why you shouldn't have gone already...
(5)Melanie P.
Love, love, love this place!! First time coming here was because of their Speak Easy. I have to admit that Yelp is not the time or place to let the cat out of the bag. If you are lucky to know what goes down at 10pm - then you are in fact lucky enough enjoy your dining experience. We grabbed a few drinks at the bar (which were creatively delicious) and for an appetizer, we had the steak tartar. Amazing!!! The only two other steak tartars that comes close is the one served at the Bellagio in Vegas and a small joint I found in Paris, France. It was so freakin' good and advise anyone who can stomach this can of dish to at least try it. After the appetizer, we had our main course and it was so simple, juicy, and delicious. I am trying desperately to not give it away but I am sure some other person on Yelp below or above my review definitely let the dish out. I have not yet been here to eat for dinner during normal hours but based on my experience, I will be back. While waiting for our meals, I took a sneak peak at the menu and am confident that many dishes will be pleasing to the stomach and mouth in my next visit back.
(5)Michelle M.
Always a fun scene. Since the bar area is so tiny, going on a Monday or Tuesday night helps ensure quick and comfortable seating if you don't want to sit in the dining area. I have been several times, but have not yet gathered the courage to order from the "parts" section of the menu. I am, however, a two time orderer of the 10:00 pm burger, which unquestionably lives up to the hype...make sure you put in your request with your server at least an hour ahead of time! I never go without getting the deviled eggs - they are outstanding.
(5)Allen T.
I had this "famed" burger at Turner Field. It was ok. I get it. The burger is essentially a "high end", "high dollar" take on a Krystal. Two patties, cheese, onions, and a high quality bun. Nothing exceptional. Nothing near the Vortex or Dixie Tavern. Certainly not worth the12.00 price. Additionally, the fries were mediocre at best and came in a VERY small portion effectively equalling about 1.00 per single french fry. Glad I had the experience but much better options are available. Overall a very bland burger served by entry level cooks with a terrible price/performance ratio.
(1)Winston G.
3.5 stars. Service was good, but get here at 11:25 if you don't want to wait forever for a seat at brunch. Came here for the burger. Sorry, I need to say this, but it is OVERRATED. My friend also agreed that it was just okay. Might have been my high expectations, but the two patties were just cooked to a well done (although still tender, since it is oily), and so you don't get much beef flavor. I liked the fact there were some onions and such in it, but the burger was just not that impressive. The fries, however, were solid. Some of the better fries I've had. It is probably double fried, and just well done, with a crispy shell and a great flavor. The homemade ketchup was alright, nothing to gloat about. The bacon and cheddar biscuit (they mix the bacon into the biscuit, so there aren't actually slices of bacon) was mediocre. Way too crumbly, and not flaky like a biscuit should be. I'm down to try out this place again for some of the other dishes, but I won't be back for the burger, and I certainly would not wait for it.
(3)Dan W.
We had the duck liver pate, the pork belly sliders, the carbanara and the toffee pudding for dessert. They were all fantastic. Though the waitress advised us the plates were small, the three plates and dessert filled us with no problem. All the food was unbelievably good and made you want to savor every single bite. The service and ambiance were perfect for a date night and we loved being in the middle of the city.
(5)Cynthia S.
What a great place! Such fun to be able to try so many different items. Best,burger I've had in a long while, and I really need the recipe for the sticky toffee pudding!
(5)Ashley F.
I can't speak to the other menu items because I, like most people, only went for the burger. And Oh BOY, what a burger it is. At face value, it's an unassuming cheeseburger between two buttered buns. Don't be fooled. One bite and you instantly understand why people are willing to wait 2 hours for a table or hover in the bar to pounce on un-bussed tables for self seating. I haven't quite figured it out yet, but it is the best burger I have ever tasted in my life. They don't cook to temps and the beef is grass-fed, but the patties (yes, it's two of them) are perfectly juicy. The buns are perfectly toasted, the pickles and ketchup are homemade, and the handcut fries are awesome. I can't say enough. Go taste it for yourself already!
(5)Katie R.
We had a great meal that was totally reasonably priced. The tables are tiny which makes the meal quite intimate. Our waiter advised us against ordering "the burger" but, we couldn't resist (and I have no complaints, it was the best burger I've ever had). We also got the fired golden goose egg and shrimp risotto. An exceptional meal paired with an equally amazing wine (recommended by the server) and extraordinary service- can't wait to go back!
(5)Tiffany L.
Do not see what the big deal is over the hamburger can go to steak n shake get same thing.
(3)Johnny W.
So the ridiculous amount of hype for this place is true. I recently went there to try the infamous H&F Burger - (disclaimer for newbies - they only make 24 of these a day, you need to put your order in with your server as soon as you get there to find out if you made the list, and you are not allowed to leave the establishment once you have reserved a burger). So two buddies and I headed over there at 5pm, understanding we were going to wait it out. We sat in the bar, which at first was horrible due to space limitations, but once we found a spot at the bar it was all gravy. Sarah, our bartender, was amazing. Friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and a solid drink artist. The vibe in the room was fun from start to finish. We ordered a few appetizers ranging from the steak tartare, clams (these were unreal!), and yeast rolls. EVEN THE YEAST ROLLS WERE AMAZING!!! When the clock finally struck 10pm, a man came out and yelled "IT'S BURGER TIME!!!" at the top of his lungs. There was a small "Burger" "Time" chant and then you could hear the patties hit the grill. The burger is simple. 2 delicious patties, cheese, housemade pickles, housemade ketchup and mustard on the side, housemade rolls... and when put together, I couldnt be more satisified! I would highly recommend this place for the burger and drinks, I would recommend this place for a date night, hell I would recommend this place just to walk in and look into the kitchen and watch them work their magic. I am a huge fan and will be back for more burgers in the future. SIDE NOTE: I did hear that Sunday brunch has the infamous burger too and you will not have to wait until 10pm to try it.
(5)Chris H.
They finally put a location for turner field that I hate The actual location is amazing.
(5)L. H.
I love a good burger - it's one of my weaknesses. An H&F burger had been on my ATL dining bucket list for a long time and after finally having one today, I am disappointed. Best Atlanta burger my ass! I was expecting the burger to be at least a 9, but it was more like a 6. And moreover, I've had a long-standing love affair with Bocado's burger stack... After hearing so many comparisons between theirs and the H&F burger and then finally trying H&F, I'm baffled as to how people think they're about equal. Bocado's burger is far better... juicier, tastier, better bread (or maybe I'm partial to their soft, but buttery sesame seed bun). The H&F patty and Kraft cheese combo alone are comparable, but that's where it ends. The overall burger (and fries w/ garlic herb and dill sauce!) is much better at Bocado. I also had the gruyere-stuffed pretzel, which was not nearly as tasty as it sounds. I heard from two other patrons the caramel popcorn with bacon was greasy and nowhere near as good as it would seem in theory. Between this disappointment, the crowd and service, I'm perfectly content to not go back to H&F again. I wish I had the great experience here that everyone else raves about but it was just so less than mediocre.
(2)Annie Y.
This review is really only for the burger as we didn't order anything else besides the deviled eggs and pimento cheese dip. I have been hearing about The Burger from everyone-- that its the best burger in Atlanta. So today my boyfriend and I finally checked it out for brunch. Unfortunately, I just don't think the burger lived up to the hype. It's essentially a double patty cheeseburger with delicious pickles and onions served with home cut fries. It was certainly a good solid burger, and very filling. But as good as Shake Shack? Probably not. Perhaps it depends on how you like your burgers. I love fresh veggies (lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions) with my burger so I have a propensity for something more like Shake Shack, Yeah! burgher or Grindhouse. The deviled eggs and pimento cheese dips were very good, but nothing you can't get anywhere else. I have a feeling I would have been more impressed with the other items on the menu that I didn't get to try (crunchy gentleman, carbonara). Service was great and very fast. We did have to sit at the communal table since we didn't make reservations. FYI, we got there at about 1120A (opens at 1130A on Sundays) and there was already quite a long line. We just made it for the first sitting. So get there early! To enter HF, you turn into the same driveway as Restaurant Eugene. There was no valet parking on Sunday, but as you drive towards the back there's a parking structure in the back with reserved parking spaces for HF.
(3)J W.
We came back here because our last time was just awesome . NOT the case anymore. I have been a chef over twenty years and this is great chef food.I was excited to return. The food was ok,the wait time was just awful .and the place was half empty. We waited over 15 min for the"oyster poboy"its two oysters ! How long can that take.The servings were so small that i felt just ripped off and left this place hungry after spending $150 They should go back to the old format.Not small plates. Also. Its so uncomforted to sit in that crappy chair and table they have. I kinda hate this place now ! I will never be going here again.
(1)Justin S.
Pros: Burgers are great.. top 3 in atl Open LATE awesome atmosphere good location Cons: I just can't do the snooty food... I mean if you like animal parts (i have tried the veal brains and the sweetbread) then you will love this place. The only thing here that is consistently awesome is the burgers. The other stuff on the menu isn't tasty enough to keep me coming back for it. The drinks look pretty good although i'm not a big drinker Ok and this 20 burgers at 10 thing? I mean maybe it makes it cool or something but i can't tell you how many times I have come and not been able to get the burger because they are sold out. I don't even try. Now they serve it all day on sunday but i don't specifically want a burger on sunday. When I want a burger I want one and usually i'm not up for sitting at the bar for 2 hours. So yeah that is annoying enough to lose a start but i'd say it is worth the wait at least to try them. I still think grindhouse/farm burger has a better burger though
(4)Kara B.
Okay, get there in time and you will get a great seat at the bar. I've had their burgers and apps and they are delish. Where they really shine is their cocktails. My roommate and I got there for her birthday and they gave us great drinks for the menu and Anthony was able to create special creations and orchestra free apps and specials for us. So nice and really special! Come here for a great time and great convo.
(5)Wen Jin G.
came here on a cold winter night and there was no wait! for the drinks, we had the coke float and hipster ale. we tried the shrimp roll (excellent), deviled eggs (great starter), fish and chips (not too shabby), and of course, the burger! it was as amazing as i had imagined and more. the patties were juicy and perfectly seasoned, the pickles kinda cuts the richness of the beef and cheese, and the onion gives the burger a good crunchy texture. it was an amazing burger and the beef really shined. i had a great time and it's one of the highlights of my return to atlanta. for a detailed review, you can check out my blog: crunchycheetos3.wordpres…
(5)Steve R.
This is no longer the H&F I once loved. The burgers are commercialized and flavor is gone. What made this place great was the burger and the amazing hand made cocktails. Sadly those too are changed. You can no longer order old drinks off the menu and its a shame. I hope they go back to the way things were. Our favorite place in ATL is now just not the same. :(
(3)Titi O.
Just ate here. I wish I could be more excited than I am now. Unfortunately this place did not live up to the hype generated by the inexplicable reviews. The burger was just a burger, plain like a food chain restaurant; only difference is that the beef patty was a little thicker. The service was subpar: from the time we checked in, the hostess was rude and nonchalant, our waiter was just okay. The icing on the cake, was this rude tall Caucasian make waiter who kept scrutinizing our table, giving us a rude look every time he passed by which was like every 5mins while he was there. So inappropriate.
(3)Chelsea S.
This restaurant has such a trendy atmosphere. Great place to grab some friends for a drink and snacks. The pimento cheese is addicting!! Also, I highly recommend the BBQ sliders-so tasty!
(4)Kate T.
THE BURGER!!!! That's all you need to know about Holeman & Finch. My friends and I showed up on a cold Sunday for brunch after a night of partying. One of my friends raved about the food here. So I had to of course come here and see for myself. She said it was best to come in on a Sunday because it was the best day to try The Burger. I believe during the week they only make a certain amount and it's first come first serve. On Sunday, I don't believe they have a limit on how many they make. I love bacon, all forms, I've even had bacon beer at a different place. But I digress... The menu had bacon caramel popcorn.....WHAT?!?!?! What amazing and crazy concoction is this?! I had to order it. The popcorn showed up and I was in love, the smell, it was crispy and there were bacon pieces spread throughout. The bacon flavor was perfect and wasn't overpowering at all. Now back to THE BURGER. Sweet baby Jesus, this burger is good. Juicy and just full of flavor. I will keep it simple....get it, get it, get it. I need to make another trip to Holeman. I will fight anyone for this burger. So yummy, totally drooling, please excuse the puddle forming as you read this.
(5)Danny M.
Three stars and not a notch more. The hostess is extremely rude for no reason. If she was wiped off the face of the earth, no one would miss her - or her attitude. Burger is good but not worth the 1.5 hour wait. It's on a flat top so it gets very crispy which is the highlight. The double patty is actually not a plus, rather an odd layering of meat. The American cheese is the winner. Go to Bocado if you want a better burger - and reservations!
(3)David H.
Any foodie in Atlanta will rank the H&F burger as the best, or at least one of the best, in Atlanta, possibly the country. It took me over 5 years after hearing about this place before I had a chance to try one. So, we arrived at 7:30PM in order to make sure we could have a table and put in an order for the burger by 10PM. The place was packed and it was an hour before we got a table, but we did get one early enough and the 4 of us put in our burger orders, along with a bunch of apps and drinks. The meats and cheeses were good, and the drinks were poured well. We wouldn't have minded the wait, but unfortunately, the service was not up to snuff. In fact, the service was so bad the couple we were with put this place on their banned list. The burgers finally came shortly after 10, and true to form, it was a very good burger. One of the best I've had. But the best burger in the country? Eh... not sure I would agree with that. So, yeah, 2 stars. 4 stars for food, but the service was so bad it dragged the dining experience down 2 whole stars.
(2)Missy B.
We are here at Holeman and Finch right now first off we made reservations for 2pm and had to wait about ten minutes after that to be seated . Once finally seated everyone around us including those who came after Us got their burgers but we waited and waited! It's been more than thirty minutes and I'm watching a couple that was seated waaaay after us scarf down their burgers while we sat starving! I will NEVER return to this place and if I wasn't about to faint from hunger I'd walk right outta this bish! The deviled eggs were Ok but far from being worth $6 for three halves! I got a lemon drop martini and They came and took the super small glass it came in b4 I could get a pic of it. The waitress seemed timid while serving us just not a good feel. The burger was really fabulous but the service ruined the entire euphoria! Won't b coming back also burgers now $14 used to be $12
(1)Jamie A.
We stopped in on a visit to Atlanta with our three kids (5, 8, 11). Not a place for kids. No kids menu and few options suitable for their mid America pallet. Complimentary valet parking and the restaurant staff was quite pleasant as I'm sure they could tell we weren't quite the typical social class for their restaurant. However, the other diners seemed uppity and a bit over zealous, which was awkward considering HF encourages a community feel and conversation. On to the food. Small, most likely appropriate portions, but $4 for a 3" slider and sandwiches, $1.50 per two rolls, $5 for a pretzel roll, $14 for a side salad sized bowl of carbonara noodles (that we intended to share among five people), a hot dog for $6, a 3"x1.5" ice cream sandwich at $2.50 and fried apple pies with ice cream at $7 each were way overpriced regardless of the farm to table, homemade, high end experience. That being said, all the food was exceptional tasting (all be it unique and a little different). And we tried the normal tasting items on the menu. Bill topped out at $77 and we were at least satisfied but not stuffed. If you are expecting to be stuffed and have leftovers from dinner, this is not the place, but if you're looking for a sort of foodie tasting experience for adults, then it fits the bill. Just manage expectations appropriately. Oh, and I also enjoyed a visit to the bathroom. Neat little setup.
(4)Mike L.
This is probably one of the best burgers i've ever had. I drove 2 hours to see what this place was all about. After trying it out, i wouldn't even mind driving 4 or 5 hours for it. The service was great and i loved the atmosphere. It's also in a great location (Buckhead). I wouldn't mind driving down from South Carolina to eat the burger again.
(5)Tanya C.
My son would give this place 5 stars, because this is his absolute favorite hamburgers ever...he order them at the Braves games on every visit....but since he is not doing the review I have to be honest with my taste buds and go with 3 stars. We went for Sunday brunch last March. We were with out of town guests a total of 4 people. Our wait was 1hour and 45mins and my brother in law said "these burgers were not worth the wait" and I must agree!
(3)Christine K.
When for my birthday dinner. This restaurant is so small you can't move. We had a friend call and wanted to join us so they had us into the bar facing a wall. Food was just ok. Will not be back. Lots of better restaurants for dinner in Atlanta with better atmosphere.
(1)Kim N.
I've finally tried the famous burger; unfortunately, it was not the best burger I've ever had... not even close :( wayyy over hyped! I tried the deviled eggs while waiting for the burger and they were so delicious. Usually, I like my burger rare to med rare, so imagine my disappointment when I couldn't get the burger cooked to the temperature I like. When the burger came out, it was well done, thus super dry! I was starving from waiting and I still didn't enjoy my burger. Bummer! I loved the buns and condiments made in house, but the dry burger patties ruined it for me.
(2)Lauren H.
Excellent is all I have to say... Well I guess I should expand... While this restaurant is minuscule (read very very very tiny), they have a delicious menu and we are never disappointed. This visit we went for Brunch on a Sunday. There was a very long wait for a table at noon, but we were able to snag a spot at the bar in about 30minutes or so. We ordered the pimento cheese spread to start, which was awesome, followed by one burger and fries, and one Neutral Ground sandwich (fried shrimp and fried oysters) with onion rings. Both were awesome. The burger is by far the best in town (and wayyyy better than their ballpark stand), very juicy and delicious tasting. The homemade ketchup and fries were excellent too! The Neutral ground sandwich was amazing - the fried shrimp and oysters were done just right and the onion rings on the side were light and airy. I would definitely suggest coming here for brunch or for dinner. The dinner menu is completely different, so you should probably just go at least twice to check out both sets of menu items!
(5)Yvonne T.
Holeman & Finch Public House was a real find. From the same owners of renowned Restaurant Eugene comes a farm-to-table restaurant that rivals the likes of Toronto's the Black Hoof. A small glass window with the word EAT displays legs of ham and gives you a glimpse of kitchen action. A small restaurant that seats around 30 people has followed the "no reservations" trend that matches the snobbery of a Manhattan restaurant - but the food is anything but. The Virginia Peanut Ham (aka Smithfield ham) peaks my interest as the waiter tells us that the ham comes from pigs that are fed peanuts their entire life and that the natural oils from the peanuts therefore make for a tastier ham which is then smoked and cured for 17 days. The result? Bacon-like strips of ham, minus the "added" fats. For starters we opt for the Shiitake, served atop a bed of sunchoke purée with pickled kohlrabi and watermelon radish. Take it from a Chinese gal who's eaten shiitake at every single birthday and wedding banquet - this was a bang-on dish of 'shrooms. The mushrooms are just al dente and the added crunch from the kohlrabi coupled with the smooth and creamy sunchoke purée makes for a bounty of lipsmacking textures and flavor. We also opt for the Mondongo, a "stew" of tripe, crispy belly, hominy, sweet potatoes and plantain chips - the aromatics reminded me of my childhood days where chef Dad would whip up a bowl of comforting ramen in the absence of chef Mom; but the flavours were so much more orgasmic (sorry dad!). Tender pieces of tripe with cubes of salty pork belly with crispy plantain chips to bring the sodium high down a notch; I'd gladly slurp on this than jump on the undying ramen bandwagon. For our main we go down the Southern path of Oconee River Caught Cat Fish - not the usual "muddy"-tasting kind from the bottom of the pond. The fish was cooked perfectly and served atop a bed of creamy grits with Geechee gravy, bacon and Holy Trinity. Sweet Jesus! The share-plate sizes leave us just enough room for dessert as we opt for the server-recommended Pork Fat Caramel; reminiscent of a caramel fondue served with slices of apple, pear and again, kohlrabi and watermelon radish. The watermelon radish makes for an eye-catching display and adds a little color to an otherwise beige and brown plate. It was good caramel, but I would've happily eaten just the plate of crunchy pear slices if given the option. We also opt for the Sticky Toffee Pudding which really is more of a brownie than it is an STP - the death-by-chocolate kind of goodness that is just the right amount of chocolate without overwhelming to the point of exhausting your palate. Service is attentive but dishes come out at random from the kitchen; the Mondongo arrives after the catfish and at one point we ponder whether there was the possibility they had forgotten. A James Beard Award for their Outstanding Bar Program welcomes you into the alleyway for the single washrooms that becomes a bit of a social spot as the lineups build. Of the 2 cocktails we try, they don't impress us as much as the food. And while there are no over-hyped food trend items on the menu, the Holeman & Finch Burger is in high demand (comparable to the Cronut craze where people line-up 2 hours in advance to get in on one of 24 burgers served every night at 10PM, aka burger time). Pro tip? You can get the same burger at Sunday brunch without having to make a beeline through the crowd. But at the end of the day, my dinner companion and I agree - Holeman & Finch earns a spot on our list of best meals ever eaten, even without the burger.
(4)Tom L.
The only surprising thing about this place is how crappy it is. When I go to a restaurant I look at three things: Service, Atmosphere and Food. This place sucks at all of them... yeah the burgers are okay but unless you've lived under a rock all your life then there's nothing to rave about. Service is pathetic. They let one person hold an entire table while there is a long line of people waiting. This wouldn't happen in a real city but since its Atlanta obviously anything goes. I'm not sure how many waiters I actually had. They forgot to bring the eggs, fries with burger etc... but even after we received it all... they still kept on coming randomly saying "I'll look into those eggs". Mind blown. You could walk out without paying and no one would be any smarter. Atmosphere was very Atlanta. Wanna be hipsters that would be picked on by real ones, old school money and college students from small towns that think Anthony Bourdain actually makes good recommendations. Food is seriously average. The eggs were pretty good, Goose Patte with all the extras... lot of over-seasoned things there. The burger was fine. I went for brunch service but I wouldn't ever risk coming here again for dinner. This was more of an opinion of a person that ate at some real cities around the world. If you area native to the city or have lived in ATL for more then 10 years then all I can say is "Awesome burgers, you can't go wrong... enjoy!"
(1)Erik S.
What a gem!! I got a little worried when I first got there because despite the very considerate complimentary valet parking, the place was packed. I ended up sitting at the bar which is not typically what I like to do but in this case it was actually pretty nice. So let's talk food. I tried the pretzel bites filled with Gruyere and in my opinion.....meh! But then....the steak tartar. WOW. Talk about packed with amazing flavor! Quite possibly the best tartar I've had. Topped with super thin shoestring potatoes, the crunch mixed with the coarse ground steak was delightful. I also got the veal brains (a bucket list item) and wasn't disappointed. Great sear on them so there was a little crunch on the exterior while the inside remained creamy and smooth. Wonderful! Atmosphere was a perfect gastro pub setting so it went well with the red ale I had with my meal. If you're still on the fence about this place just stop reading and start eating....you'll be very happy with your decision.
(5)Trammy D.
Came here for brunch since we weren't able to get a table for dinner. Food was very good, though. I heard a lot about their burgers, so I had to try that. Meat was seasoned well and the cheese was melted nicely. It was good, but didn't live up to the hype to me. But it was a very good burger. Also ordered the deviled eggs, but those were decent. The service was great and the atmosphere was great, too. Definitely busy and I loved that you could see into the kitchen. I'll definitely be back next time in in ATL to try all their other menu items
(4)Richard F.
My GF and I had to try Holeman and Finch when we moved to Atlanta. Since I wanted to make sure I got a burger we went for brunch when they are a regular menu item. For starters we had their deviled eggs and bacon caramel popcorn. The deviled eggs were good but nothing too special. The bacon caramel popcorn was great. The salty smokiness of the bacon went really well with the caramel The burger was as advertised. By that I mean great! It had a great beef flavor and was seasoned perfectly. I would have liked mine cooked a little less but it was no where near overcooked. I like my burgers medium and I would say it was medium well. The fries were really good as well. I'm a big fan of good fries and these were up to par. My GF's main on the other hand was not that good. Because she sometimes like to go against the main stream she did not get the burger. She got Combate Sunrise and neither of us were impressed. The garlic ketchup mayo had too much garlic and was overly sweet with ketchup. The sauce was really a mess. The plantains were also dried out. The egg was well cooked and the bacon was good but over all the dish just didn't work. BTW she was the only one that we saw that did not get the burger. She said she will get the burger when we go back.
(4)Bryan E.
From out of town. One of the best places I've ever eaten. Got brave and tried the veal brains and was impressed. The poached egg dish with squash and boiled peanuts was unbelievable.
(5)Stacy S.
Great Classic burger. Was totally worth all the hype for me. Great crafted cocktails. First come first serve in the bar area otherwise you'll need a reservation or be prepared to wait! 4 stars because although the cocktails and food were awesome- our particular bartender wasn't very friendly...almost slightly rude. Everyone has bad days - this wouldn't keep me from going there again!
(4)Mark H.
We got there at 8:15 and all the cheeseburgers were gone for the night. So we returned the next night at 7:00. I had my doubts, but we sat and drank till the magical 10:00 pm moment when our burgers started cooking. The restaurant began to smell like beef and my mouth began to water. About 10:25 our burgers arrived ... Effectively a double-double with pickles. I cannot explain why this burger was one of the finest I have ever had ... but it was. Simply perfection in a burger ... simple but executed to perfection. Well worth the wait!
(5)David L.
I'm a big fan of this place. The food is great, and well priced. Cocktails are on the pricey side but quite a bit of work goes into them ($10-13). The burger was fantastic - simple and delicious, and the homemade ketchup sends it over the top. The steak tartare was good, and the yeast rolls are quite good as well. Beer is just above average price, but boasts an excellent selection and variety of local brews. The staff is really friendly. We sat at the bar and talked with Caleb, the head bartender. The bar was a little understaffed so it took a while to get drinks, but it was a Saturday night and every seat was taken. Caleb was very passionate and knowledgeable about the food and drinks, and knew all of the regulars by name, which really gave the bar a comfortable, homey feel. So many of the food items looked delicious, and I will definitely be back, and will have Caleb whip me up a drink on request.
(5)Chris K.
Everything is not so much prepared or cooked as it is crafted. Super high quality down to the bad ass sliding door bathrooms. The lady bartender with the vintage glasses is phenomenal and will educate you on the drinks as she is preparing them. The house cocktails are great btw. I recommend order tapas style and sharing with friends. The hot dog is damn good but I don't see it on the menu anymore. The hot chicken is just that, HOT, probably the spiciest dish I've had in my life. Seriously, don't get it unless you can breathe fire like puff the magic dragon. My date and I were given some type of special liquor to qualm the discomfort, but it damn near ruined the meal. I heard now that the burgers are served all the time which is great news. I never got around to do the wait for 4 hours thing to get a burger, but its worked for marketing sake. Every knows 'H & F' burger. I read today in creative loafing that they are opening a place in ponce city market. Cheers!
(5)Tony M.
I had been hearing about "The Burger" for a while, and knew that I had to try it for myself. Now that it is on the menu I finally made my way to H&F this past weekend. Honestly, I expected to leave there saying that it was just another overrated and overpriced burger, but I soon realized that I was wrong. This double cheeseburger was simplistic and just plain great. I added a little mustard and house made ketchup to the burger. I must mention that the ketchup was pretty good itself. Also, I have to mention that the fries and the draft "Le Freak" were not bad as well. I definitely plan to make my way back to H&F to give it a second opinion.
(4)Michael M.
I had this down as a must stop while I was in Atlanta. I am thankful I did. This place was great. The only thing that makes this a four star is the hot chicken wasn't that good and the wait (although well worth it) is kind of ridiculous for a burger. Now to how great this place is. I had 4 dishes overall in my 2 hour wait that ended with BURGER TIME. The hot chicken is the only thing I wished that I hadn't. The deviled eggs were really good. The caramel bacon pop corn was a treat. THE BURGER - - - One of the best burgers I have ever had and lived up to the hype which is hard to do. Surprisingly one of the more delightful things about the burger was the pickles. I don't like pickles, but these house made pickles were exceptional. Everything about this burger was great. They are also now serving this burger at Turner Field. I might be grabbing me one while I am there. The service here was really good and was also a pleasant atmosphere. Overall though the wait is brutal it is worth it. So go out of you way to eat here. TIP - Mondays might be the best night to grab one of these 24 special burgers.
(4)Doug Z.
Ok, they have really dumbed this place down. Used to be a foodie paradise and is now an elevated Chili's, serving burgers "all the time". SO DISAPPOINTED that it could not succeed in its original iteration. I guess the concept was limiting in how you could keep it "moving" and "fresh" for the loyal customer base but... Not that anything was bad...it's just not great and not cool anymore. SO SORRY!
(2)Debby L.
Although very overpriced, everything we ordered here was freaking delicious. DRINKS: DAMSON IN DISTRESS This one is a kicker. It tastes delicious and so easy to drink. Vodka with some fruity tangs, it's a dangerous one. I loved this one and would keep getting this again and again. Please add this to the permanent menu. MOOFAH DOOFAH Something like that. It's rum based, also a kicker, but you at least know how drunk you get because you can taste the alcohol more. ROY'S ROBE The boys loved this. Giant icecube makes it a bit hard drink, but that might be a good thing. HOT DOG Best hot dog I've ever had. I don't know if it's a beef frank or what, but the jalapeno and the ballpark mustard makes this the most deliciously rustic hot dog ever. DUCK LIVER PATE WOW. I licked this little scoop of pate clean. So crazy and buttery, we kept asking for more bread to finish this off. BREAD BOX I think one of the bread was smoked. I may have been drunk, but that bread box was amazing with the salted butter. 10 PM BURGER It was raved about on all the reviews and shows like Anthony Bourdain, but I found the burger to be mediocre. I thought the hot dog was so much better and by the time we got to the burger, there was so much good food consumed already. The fries that accompany it were amazing though because they were blanched before fried.
(5)Samantha M.
This place is quickly becoming a regular brunch spot for me. This past trip we decided that the deviled egg appetizer was too delicious for any of to us share. So glad I got my own! The burger is beyond amazing, I completely understand the craze for it. On a whim I decided to go for the pulled pork this past trip and while it was delicious, watching the others eat the amazing burger put me in enough agony that I will only be able to ever get the burger! I would love to try some of their actual dinner offerings sometime though, so we'll hopefully be making it in on a night they offer the full dinner menu (mon- sat). But if you're going for the burger, you can either compete for one on a weeknight (they only make 40 a night, promptly at 10pm and the list fills up quick after 8pm), or just go anytime on sunday because its on the sunday menu now ;)
(5)Caroline S.
Overall a disappointing experience with a very inflexible kitchen. The ambiance and waitress were nice, but I was put off by how many rules they put around how the burger is prepared. OK, that's fine if the resulting burger is mindblowing, but the burger was not at all memorable. Not only were they strict about the burger but they wouldn't change the fries for a different healthier side. To top it all off, they wouldn't let us order a dish to go...on a low traffic Monday night. The waitress was apologetic for all of these limitations but I'd suggest the management be more customer centric rather than have this take it or leave it approach. I left smelling like burger and feeling like I should've just gone to Five Guys.
(2)Jessica B.
Ok....so this review is really two in one. A two-fer. Been here twice and here are my thoughts: First time, not so impressed. Like REAL not impressed. Had the beloved burger and it was meh. MEH! It was right before they closed, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and say that it was a hurried up burger, with little attention given to those two sad patties. Second time, mucho impressed. Went on a Sunday (because they serve the burger ALL day every Sunday) and all was redeemed! The world was made right by this deliciousness that was this burger. The hype is true. The simple elegance of this burger allows the flavors to truly be represented in each bite. Two char-grilled patties that are cooked to perfection and the cheese has the perfect table-cloth melt. (Look it up, it's a real thing....table-cloth melt...promise) The onions add a dash of flavor that isn't over powering, but ties it all together. The bun is perfect and acts as a soaking vehicle for all those flavors. Seriously, worth the second try.
(5)MD W.
Finally had the the "infamous burger"!!! Note: If you wanna try this burger, go on Sunday for brunch... Shorter wait for a table, no lines at the bar... I'll say it was the second or third best burger I've ever tasted (MsAnn's was the best)!!! The cinnamon bun was "the best"!!!
(4)Lia P.
If this review was based on cocktails alone it would be five stars all the way. My husband and I loooooved our cocktails. He had the "Ranger Station" with bourbon and it had such a nice, lemon flavor. Really refreshing actually! I had the "Beach Bump" which was with rum and had a coffee flavor. A little different than what I normally get but also really cool, especially since I love coffee. The food was hit or miss. We loved the bacon caramel popcorn to start out with. It was a great bar snack. For my dinner I paired the deviled eggs and peach salad. The eggs were good, I particularly liked the jalapeno egg. The salad was a little disappointing. The peaches were delicious, very fresh and juicy. The candied bacon was a nice treat too. However there wasn't much else to it. Not really worth $9 in my opinion. My husband had the fish and chips which were really good. We ended up sitting at the bar since the wait for what looked like a cramp table was so long. The bar was a pretty nice spot to sit so I'm glad we took it. The bartender was pretentious. I wasn't expecting super warm and chatty since he was so busy but a little friendliness would've been appreciated. The bill was high- largely because of the cocktails. The cocktails made the meal though, otherwise it would've just been over priced bar food. I would definitely come back here either just for cocktails and a bar snack or with friends to sample more of the small plates.
(3)Netson W.
One of the best spots for food in ATL. The menu is good but the self service valet parking is one of the best. It might be considered a little off the beaten path so most days it the place to go for jigs and reels. Decor is a cross between early Netsonian decor and ambience of a Brittinghams. If the weather is tolerable sit outside and you can watch your car. See if you can get there when JANQ-H is playing, it is a real treat. Keep an eye out for Chris doing his tip toeing. I tend to try to the specials, today was a pattie melt on marble rye that would hold up against most any of the great greasy spoon restaurants that make the pattie melt to perfection.
(4)Dru C.
*Thumbs up* This was one of the best bar dining experiences I've had. Though on the pricier side, the food is worth it because you can just taste the handcrafted quality of every little ingredient. Everything is house made. H&F even has their own bakery. The menu changes daily, with a date stamp to remind you. I tried the bone marrow, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and the clams. Everything was spot on. My favorite would have to be the clams. If you're a fan of seafood and spice, this will knock your socks off. Ask for extra bread to sop up that precious broth. The H&F burger, as seen on TV, was as good as advertised. Everything about the burger was just... right. The overall size was good, not too big nor too small. The toasted, buttered bun was perfect. But the star of the show was the double patty. A chuck and brisket blend, it was ultra juicy, beefy, and flavorful. The oozing cheese just tied it all together. Surprisingly enough, the burger was not very heavy at all, especially for a late light digestion. *Thumbs down* For a modern and fairly new restaurant, it is surprisingly small. You might find yourself fighting for space at the bar area starting around 9 or 10pm. The dining "room" -- more like corner -- is not much bigger. *Tip* If you arrive around 9pm on a weekday, you should be able to snag one of the coveted 24 H&F burgers that start going on the grill at 10pm.
(5)Vj D.
What amazes me about their burgers is the simplicity. There isn't a lot of flair on your plate nor are there any visual cues that the burger you are about to eat is going to be one of the best that you have tasted. I came here on a Sunday morning and lo and behold, they are serving their signature burgers. I have heard about the long lines for burgers but I did not have to go through such an ordeal. It must be because I went on a Sunday morning. I understand they serve a limited quantity during most days and on Sundays as well. I couldn't imagine them serving up a different burger on Sunday compared to the crazy burger extravaganza that most people have heard about. If you want to avoid the long lines and the craziness, come on a Sunday. I know burgers aren't necessarily on your mind when you think of brunch, but this was a worthy substitute.
(4)Kim C.
Best burger in Atlanta. Parking and wait time suck. But the burger makes it all worth it.
(5)Ryan L.
This is what a gastropub should be. Does their hamburger live up to the hype? Yes, it was awesome! As a group we ordered every appetizer and a few mains and shared them all. Every dish was good. The shrimp and grits was epic and I don't like grits. The only negative is the ran out of all the beers on tap except for one before 10pm. Good variety on tap but they ran out of my two favorites For this quality of a place this is just unacceptable but it's still a 5 star spot.
(5)Duc L.
Man, so much hype, so much expectations, why did it ever take me so long to try this place out?! Well, today was judgement day for this place in my book. I would've given this place a 3.5 stars due to some service issues but I'll address that later. So you've heard of the wait on a weekday, I'm not going to wait for that. So instead, I'll wait on a Sunday as an early lunch. Opens at 11:30, can you believe the line started before 10:30? Got there at 10:30 and i'm already about 15th in line. Say what? Man, this place better be good. 11:30 rolls around, doors open, people are excited, you can tell the excitement on my face as the sweat is dripping down, or maybe it was just humid. But either way, quick and casual we go. Table of 4 please, got seated in a booth. Score. There's a long table that can seat about 15-20 people and the servers just add random people to that table to fill spots, lucky that we didn't have to deal with that. I like being comfy in booths thank you. So onto the meal: Started off with Deviled Eggs, Chicken liver pate and the burger plate. Starting off with the deviled eggs, not bad. Not like I really eat these often, so I don't really have a great gauge on how to rate them. I'm going to say that it's good since it was good, first off. But also, nice and creamy with a slight chili/peppery kick to it. Not bad. The chicken liver pate plate. Now if you're not adventurous, chicken liver pate may throw you off a bit. Surprisingly enough, It's pretty good. The apple cider jelly on top of the pate gives it a nice sweet flavor to it to contrast the semi-salty pate taste. It spreads smooth on the buttered toast that they also provide. Too much pate and too little toast? Just as for more. It's no biggie. But that pickled tomato, I can go without. It left a strange taste in my mouth that I'm not very fond of. Texture, flavor, all just really odd to me so I'll stick with the toast with pate spread. My table was going to get a pimento cheese plate as a third appetizer but I don't know what happened but the server never got our appetizer out to us and never said anything about it either. First two came out just fine, then all the sudden the burger came out. You know what, Just cancel it. I want the last flavor of H&F to be the burgers since this is what I came here for. So the grand finale, the burger. Double patty, house made sweet pickles, two slices of cheese, (fresh?) buns, served with fries and two containers of ketchup and mustard on the side. Ketchup was to die for, seems house-made which I dig. Had a nice smooth consistency and slightly sweet flavor. Mustard, I'm not much of a mustard fan to begin with. But the fries, nicely cut, fried, great flavor. So for the burger, what can I say? It's a great burger. In Atlanta terms, it's the best burger I've had yet. Simple, juicy, just big enough, and very fresh. The more I ate it, the more I liked it. I think what adds to what makes the burger so great is the pickles honestly. Take the pickles away, I thought it would've been a bit bland without the contrasting flavor. For 12 bucks a plate for a burger and fries, it's on the pricey side but I'm not coming here every day so I can justify it. But I do feel justified that the quality comes with the price, not just a gimmick that you're paying top dollar for a half decent burger. Would I come back? Hell yeah. Just keep in mind, don't come and stand in line on an empty stomach. You'll rack up a pricey bill in no time quick.
(4)Josh G.
Excellent adventure in food! Despite having to wait longer than desired for a reservation table, the experience was ultimately everything I could have asked for. Looking for to the next time around.
(5)Ida C.
Holeman and Finch Public House was the perfect place to kick off our weekend in Atlanta. Our flight arrived late in the evening, but luckily, Holeman and Finch is open until 1:30am on Friday nights! We missed the famous burgers, but there were plenty of other fantastic options to tempt our taste buds. We ordered aggressively with intensely satisfying results: 1. Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - 3 egg halves, one with ham, one with jalapeno and one with sweet b&b pickles. These were tasty but not necessarily unique. If you like deviled eggs, you will like these 2. Pimento Cheese ($7) - served as an ice cream style scoop in a little bowl with an array of sesame crackers, this was a nice traditional ATL snack to kick off the meal 3. Sauteed Okra - this was a seasonal option in the farm section of the menu. The okra was sliced lengthwise and seared with a somewhat Asian flavor. It was one of the best okra dishes I've ever had (we almost ordered an extra portion!) 4. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare ($12) - delicious and attractively presented with a nest of shoestring potatoes on top and an egg to mix in to add flavor and richness to the quality steak 5. Spicy Shrimp Stew ($14) - lots of tender shrimps in a mildly spicy stew flavored with red chili and cilantro 6. Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara ($12) - amazing! Probably my favorite dish of the night! Al dente spaghetti topped with egg, pancetta and a dense snowbank of grated parmesan. We mixed it all together and it was magic 7. Fried Apple Pie ($7) - delicious and crispy like an upscale version of Taco Bell's Caramel Apple Empanada (which I love)! The ice cream was perfect vanilla ice cream. Rich and not to sweet with great vanilla flavor PARTING THOUGHT: Holeman and Finch really lives up to the hype! We loved the ambiance and were treated to friendly service and will definitely be back next time we are in town!
(5)Javahnda K.
Definitely one of the best burgers in Atlanta! I've been here twice and was impressed by the quality of food and good service. Despite the place being very small, we always managed to go even without reservations and nab a seat in the bar area. I'm not even a fan of burgers, but Holeman & Finch burgers are life changing. Soft, juicy, full of flavor and the fries are to die for too. Crisp, not too salty, and most importantly hot and fresh. My boyfriend and I plan on making H&F our burger spot more often.
(4)K K.
One of Atlanta's best hands down. You can't go wrong with any of their selections. You can go simple like their charcuterie, or try their burger but all the food items have always been on point. Menus change but try to marrow, carbonara, or the fish and chips - they're usually on the menu.
(5)Pamela S.
I didn't know anything about the burger hype when I popped in for a late lunch on a Sunday. There was a sign on the door that they were out of burgers, and I thought nothing of it...until the waiter explained. By the time I ordered they were actually able to serve burgers again, but I had already been seduced by idea of the fried shrimp and oyster po'boy. Now that I know how hard it is to get one's hands on a burger, perhaps that was a serious beginner's mistake...but what's done is done. My shrimp and oyster sandwich was incredibly greasy yet incredibly delicious, and while the battered onion rings on the side were almost overkill, I managed to enjoy them nonetheless. My arteries were partially salvaged by the small pile of greens on the plate. The burger will be on the top of my list for my next trip to Atlanta!
(5)Justin C.
Opted to come here for Sunday brunch/lunch with my father. It might have just been us, but it was slightly hard to find. I asked people walking in the area if they knew where it was and multiple people said they had never heard of it. Turns out, I was literally standing across the street and when calling the store, the host could see me.. It has no sign except for an HF logo on a large metal slab. It's across the street from a small plaza with Supercuts and Panera, and on the same side, sharing a parking area with Eugene Restaurant. For the food: The burger was really tender and delicious, and the bread was perfect. Also had the Chicken Liver Pate which I'd highly recommend. The Oyster and Shrimp Po'Boy had nice sauce and flavors, but overall was disappointing. Finally, had a small red bean (?) dish that my father enjoyed more than I did, but was definitely decent. If you've never been, I'd definitely recommend it for at least the burger and pate. I'm there are other dishes that are tasty as well as the place was packed when I went.
(4)Daniel S.
Gret atmosphere is awesome. I would avoid getting a meat and cheese plate because you do not get the bang for your buck (18$ for literally a sliver of chorizo, not my cup of tea). Besides the price and small quantity of items, the bacon caramel popcorn is fantastic. Deviled eggs are fantastic. The Pretzel is also fantastic. Get there early to get a spot at the bar and do not forget to try the burger.
(4)Tom S.
This place is ludicrous. If you like trying everything on the menu and every part of every animal paired with the right wine, beer, and (possibly or) bourbon, this is the place. Get there at open and stay a while. Great environment and great servers. Don't try to decide what to eat, ask the server to tell you what to eat. Cracklin salad was surprisingly delicious. The progression of flavors was impressive.
(5)Jennifer N.
Listen...you can read the other reviews that will explain the strategy for getting a burger ...I just simply want to say it is the best burger I have ever had. Do whatever you must do to get one..lol. But seriously I have had the burgers at Ann's Snack Bar, Bocado, the Vortex and several other highly coveted places...but this burger is the one or me. As other reviewers have stated the place is small and not really for kids...expect community seating. But we had a great experience. Ok now that that's out of the way try everything...the popcorn, fish and grits and everything else even the bacon flavored beer!!!!
(5)Purnajyoti B.
"The Burger" tasted bold in this trendy restaurant bar. Two voluptuous burger patties were soft, seasoned and dressed in a string bikini of fresh veggies which situated between two golden buns. Nothing was trying to hide the flavor of the meat. There was a light spread on the crisped inside of the buns. The chicken skins had too much hot sauce, so maybe other flavors of this dish or the devilled eggs may be worth requesting.
(4)Tom E.
Yes, it says I have one check in here, but I have been here twice. So what the hell happened the first time I was here? A 2 hour wait, that was what- to hell with that- in 2 hours, I could have butchered my own cow and made "The Burger!". It took a while for me to get the courage to come back. As I was told that this place has unlimited burgers for their Sunday brunch, I thought it would be a good time to check it out, trying to be the first person there. I went on Father's Day- and no I was not the first person there. Getting there at 11:40AM (which mind you , no valet at that time, but they have it in the PM), I had a 40 minute (which ended up being 50+) wait for myself. F it, I am waiting this time! And so I did... She finally called, "TOM" and my pants shook with excitement- I was ready for the ride that I have been hearing about for years... Wait a minute, we are talking about food- my apologies... I sat in like a lovers booth (which I thought was small for 2 people, but perfect for my fat ass)- hey it was a seat, and I was that much closer to getting "The Burger". My server, Andy- came up and asked me if I wanted it, I told him hell yea! And to get me a "Southern Cola" (I needed a drink after that wait, and I kept hearing this place has some decent drinks). As I was waiting for my food, I realized that there aren't many seats, and I can see why the long wait(s)- which is ok, because it is quality over quantity here. "The Burger" came, and I killed the fries first. I wanted to tease that thing before it got inhaled. Now just an FYI- not a fan of onions, pickles, or mustard, but I had all 3 on "The Burger". I will have to say, it tasted well! Was it the best burger I have ever had? No- but, it is on my top 6 all time. The finely shaved onions and the crisp, fresh pickles helped out a lot! The mustard even had a nice zing. Oh yea, and the actual burger was great too! Andy asked me if I wanted anything else- I was about to get another burger, but I ended up getting "The Hootenanny"- a southern breakfast item. Damn that was good too! I ended up getting bacon caramel popcorn to go too, I liked it as well! I could have sat there the entire brunch getting one of every item, but I decided to hold back. I already dropped $70 on myself (oops)- but it was worth every penny. I liked the decor, but at the same time, I was surprised to not get a black napkin (as my dress pants got covered in lint). Other than that, the people were friendly (hell, Andy even commented on my wooden watch- that was cool!). So why not 5 stars? This is a STRONG 4, with sprinkles on top... But sometimes I think the illusion of the 24 burgers a night and the long long long waits can create the buzz. At the same time, when you wait that long, you would want to eat anything in front of you (at least that holds true for me). Don't worry, I will be back! If you do not valet, be careful where you park, seems like you can get towed if it even looks like you park in a wrong spot!
(4)Michael U.
Items selected: Spikey #1 - Old Tom Gin, Bonal, Combier Pamplemousse, Lime, Swedish Herb Bitters, Sea Salt Bread Box with Salted Butter - Crostini, Gruyere Ciabatta, Bacon Baguette, Multigrain, Dinner Roll, Pumpernickel Walnut Poached Farm Egg and Duck Liver - Griddled bacon, Johnny Cake, Sorghum Syrup Glazed Sweetbreads - Baby Squash, Hen of the Wood, Honey Jus Crunchy Madame - Riverview Smoked Ham, Gruyere, Egg Mondongo Tripe with Crispy Plantains Bacon Caramel Popcorn with Pork Fat Infused Caramel Sticky Toffee Pudding with Whipped Cream Raved for its Burger, now available at Turner Field where I would be only a few hours later watching The Braves, and amongst a handful of Public Houses and "Gastropubs" that started the trend instead of following it, my visit to Holeman & Finch was somewhat spur of the moment as spotty weather had kept me in Buckhead after my family had turned north for the day but arriving just as the restaurant opened its doors what I found was far better than I'd hoped - a largely empty restaurant with educated service and a menu that, although pricey for a 'public house,' featured some of my very favorite things prepared in very unique ways. A really beautiful space with wood floors and exposed cement walls playing point/counterpoint with floor to ceiling windows and various seating options including a large bar with a copious collection of wine and spirits and a cocktail menu to match it seemed only rational to begin with a drink and the house made 'bread box,' the former very refreshing and the later amongst the best bread services I've had in recent memory, particularly the savroy ciabatta. Moving onward to plates proper with the kitchen happy to send them out one at a time the progression was admittedly compromised by selecting exceedingly heavy dishes but opting to go sweet to savory and small to large the delivery could not have been better - the breakfasty eggs, foie, and pancake like something straight out of APdC while the sweetbreads proved clean, creamy, and vegetal leading into a toasty and traditional croque and spicy-gives-way-to-sweet bowl of tripe with an amazing degree of depth and textural nuance. Sated but not stuffed despite the richness of that which had already occurred desserts would prove every bit as good as the savories, the nontraditional Sticky Toffee Pudding described as a "fig brownie meets bread pudding meets a lot of butter and toffee" amongst the sweetest interpretations of the dish I've experienced and the signature popcorn, a gift from the kitchen, exactly as decadent as it sounds - the savory notes coming through on the finish with a great mouthfeel akin to creamy caramel meets good Tonkotsu ramen broth.
(4)Brad H.
Everything from the staff to the burger to the grouper cheeks to the float were phenomenal. Highly recommend it while you're in Atlanta. Btw, the cocktails were amazing
(5)Jim K.
Simply the best. Theres nothing else to say. Best burger in Atlanta, hands down.
(5)Alexandra P.
The burger is to die for, if you get the chance it's a must order. The bone marrow was also delicious and the clams as well. Overall a great spot, loved everything about it and it was definitely well worth the wait!
(5)Eliza R.
I have visited H&F 3 times, and I have yet to eat or drink anything here that I don't love. If you want a guaranteed amazing meal in Buckhead, this is the place to go. My approach is to go with several friends so we can order a lot and try as many items as possible. The menu for the most part (except the burger) is small plates, so easily shareable. Most recently, we ordered charcuterie board, pimento cheese, deviled eggs 3 ways, heirloom tomatoes, carbonara, farm egg with foie gras, and of course the burger! Everything was amazing, but my favorite item was the farm egg with foie gras. It was perfectly seared foie gras, poached farm egg, the most delicious bacon ever, Johnny cakes, and sorghum syrup. Yum!!! The pimento cheese was also incredible. The burger is definitely worth waiting for, especially because you can spend your down time eating and drinking your way through the menu! The only downside to H&F is they do not take reservations, so you have to work for a spot at the bar while you wait on busy nights. This will definitely not stop me from continuing to go here though!
(5)Torrey S.
The food was tasty. We had the pimento cheese, po boy, and burger. Everything was good for what it was. The burger was exactly what I like in a double cheeseburger, but did not feature a anything special flavor or ingredient wise. The po boy was cooked very well, tender meat and crunchy breading with good basic ingredients. My complaint is the atmosphere and "expectation" was a little high for what it is. Good food, expensive drinks. Small ( for the south) portions. Mostly just not impressed over all. Tasted good though. Great place for a local as opposed to a traveler looking for some gem.
(3)Lena N.
this place was featured on the food network and so we've always had this restaurant on our "to do list". we went here a few weeks ago as a double date. this place is very hyped up, especially about their bacon popcorn and burgers. we didn't care for the popcorn, but we did come for their famous HF burgers. let's break down, shall we? FOOD: like I said before, all 4 of us each ordered our own burgers. the burgers was your classic american cheeseburger. it came with 2 buns, 2 patties, and 1-2 slices of cheddar cheese. the ketchup and mustard is left on the side and they give you very little -- equivalent to one of those ketchup packets they give you at a fast food joint. other than the burger itself, the dish comes with fries. the fries are nothing special, just a touch of salt..no extra flavoring. I tried to burger by itself btw; i'll give 'em credit for the juicyness, but it still lacked flavor for me. I've been to enough burger places to compare. PRICING: for a double date (total of 4 ppl), with a burger per person and 2 drinks (from the bar)...our bill came out to around $70 for LUNCH! idk about you guys, but that's crazy expensive for a lunch bill. keep in mind that the burgers are real pricey at $12 each. CONCLUSION: H&F didn't live up to all their hype. would I go back? maybe, but I won't be ordering their burgers though.
(3)Connor G.
Awesome experience, came in at 10pm had "the burger" it was amazing.... Like butter melting in your mouth.. Sam was our service tonight, and I really enjoyed how personal he was with us. I hate when servers act like they have a broom up their ass! So long story short make a reservation and come when they are flipping the buttery patties you won't regret it!!
(5)Yisi L.
It's more like a foodie ceremony or adventure rather than a meal. I heard about this place and of course the burger madness a lot. So when I needed to pick a Sunday brunch spot for my out-of-town friend, H&F definitely sounds cooler than a regular choice in Virginia Highland. So we got there around 11:40 am on a Sunday morning and it was almost impossible to get in. It was small, or at least the waiting area and the bar were small. Just imagine the check out line on Black Friday. It was weird, awkward but fun: I was holding a drink and standing right beside a table where people were still eating... Waiters are friendly, making their ways in the crazy crowd. Finally we got seated. The table was tiny, right size for two burger plates. Menu is fun and has a Sunday newspaper on the back. Ordered bacon caramel popcorn, pimento cheese and two burgers. Listen, you've got order some appetizer otherwise you'll be starving while waiting forever for the burger. The popcorn was really good, I wish I could have it in a movie theater; pimento cheese was okay, Empire State South has better one. Then, the burger. I saw how they assemble the burger while waiting; they make a whole bunch each time, not one by one. The bun was cold. After one bite I was a little bit disappointed- it was decent but did not really blow me away. It was a greasy, sinful burger with nice house made pickles. Can I say the only thing I love is their pickles? I talked to my neighbors who were burger fans and we all agreed that it was decent but not the best. Farm Burger may be better. Fries here are pretty good though. I'm pretty sure this is a great place for foodies but the burger is somehow overrated. I'll probably come back for a bizarre food dinner. BTW It was interesting to watch a dress-up lady taking off the buns and onions, slicing the patty and feeding herself with fork. This is not supposed to happen at a burger place.
(4)Ana M.
The burger is good, but there's so much more to this place, such as: Best drinks in town. I never had a bad one. Fun bar scene. It is always busy (even on random weekdays) with sophisticated folk hoping to imbibe in high quality drinks and munch on gourmet pub fare. Last time I was there we talked to a kind older couple who ended up giving us their seats, and later talked about the history of cocktails with a tipsy cocktail expert from the neighborhood. You will never have a bad time here. Awesome servers. The bartenders know everything about cocktails. They will handcraft something novel based on your tastes and moods, or they will wow you with one of their signature options. They also know everything about the menu. The table servers do not disappoint and in fact last time I bonded with the server over how awesome all the food, and especially the carbonara is. Which brings me to the carbonara. Authentic as it can be with a pretty little yolk on top just waiting for that fork. And everything else on the menu... my favorites are the pate, the devilled eggs (best in town), the steak tartare and the field peas. The best smelling hand soap in any bar I have been to. no joke. Sweet ambience, awesome vibe. Linton Hopkins is one of Atlanta's best chefs and, (little known fact), his dad is an amazing neurologist, and one of my favorite lecturers at Emory Med school. (ok that was a tangent).
(5)S B.
The only reason people go here for the first time is the burger. The infamous "only-sold-after-10pm-except-for-at-brunch" burger. We went for brunch... to try the burger (duh). The place is super small and the bar is very crowded. There was something ridiculous like a 2.5 hour wait for a table (WHAT?!), so we opted to scope out a bar seat. Luckily, we found two in about 15 minutes, but had it have been much longer, I would have bailed. We had deviled eggs (nothing special) and two burgers. The burger is pretty damn good. Two thin patties with melty American cheese and caramelized onion. Pickles, too. I'd totally eat it again, but I think there are other burgers in Atlanta that are more deserving of fame (ex. Harper Station's Beltline burger), where you also don't have to wait all afternoon for a table. Maybe my expectations were set too high, but I don't think I'd go back. I'm glad I had the burger, though, but would totally take an In-n-Out burger over this one any day.
(3)Kelly H.
Delicious!!!! Some favorites were the pimento cheese sandwich and the burger. The pink lady drink was also great. I have absolutely no complaints and will be back very soon. Thanks holeman! Keep it up!
(5)Lauren A.
Still great place - just thought I'd point out that after a revisit, the 10pm burgers and the weekend burgers are both good and taste, well... the same to me... So, if you cant wait until 10pm, be sure to visit on the weekends!
(4)Phil R.
I know the Kobe beef burgers are really highly rated, but the restaurant could be so much more. They pride themselves on mixology, but it REALLY doesn't take 20 minutes to make a drink. Service is an theoretical abstract thought here. The waiters and bartenders are hipsters that enjoy you waiting 20 minutes for a drink ironically. They will never tell you the limited burger amount on Saturday is drawing near. Instead they LOVE to enjoy telling you after they've sold out. The rest of the menu is eclectic at best or weird in straight talk. Save yourself the stress. Go to any other nearby bar. OVERRATED!
(2)Tim A.
I had a lot of fun visiting Holeman and Finch for the 10 PM burger release. I arrived at about 9:20 on a weeknight and there were still 9 left at that time. I passed the time enjoying the superb beer selection. I also followed the waiter's advice and tried one of the cheeses. They didn't bring a lot of it, but they picked a great one. I really need to catch up on my cheese lingo to know what the heck I'm talking about, but needless to say there were a bunch of subtle flavors that went over my head (in a good way). I'm sure the burger was made even better by the fact that I'd waited until 10 PM to eat and I was damn hungry. I respect a place that tries to do a simple dish really, really, well, and that's exactly what this burger perfects. There's no denying it, this place rules. If I were to return, I'd bring someone else who hadn't had the burger yet, force them to give me one bite of it, and proceed to explore all the other great stuff that's happening on this menu.
(5)Lisa P.
I find myself with a shortage of adjectives to describe my experience here last night. First, ask for Kaleb at the bar. He is, without question, the best bartender I have encountered in my 46 years. He made me a cucumber based cocktail--not on the menu--which required me to close my eyes and have a moment of privacy. That. Good. I followed it with a cocktail called the "ol' blind Darby". I could spend a lifetime deciding which one was better. Husband had the famous burger. It was like every really great fast food burger combined and then elevated with amazing finishes. And $12! But back to Kaleb--I promise he isn't my brother or my best friend, I just met him last night, but his customer service was exceptional. He made us feel like we were just as cool as the clearly rich and gorgeous super model standing behind us. And after a couple of his drinks, I felt like a super model. Enjoy:)
(5)Ben S.
You know, I have to say, I didn't love the burger. I found it kind of dry and salty. Heresy, I know. But I did love everything else. My wife and I have been back to H&F a bunch of times now, and each time it impresses us with the quality of the food and the drinks. The sweetbreads are fantastic, as is the marrow. Honestly, I don't think I've ever had a bad meal there. And the drinks are really, really well done! Virtually every drink is well-balanced and delicious. Often the drinks have new flavor combinations I'd never have thought of, or new liquors I didn't know existed. Everything is a bit pricey, but well worth it.
(4)Silvia S.
The burger was truly amazing! It left me craving for more. I gave the place a four star because when placing our order the waiter did not inform us that they were out of fries. Once I received my plate and saw onion rings instead of fries, I couldn't help but to feel let down. I had imagined having the "best burger in the US" (according to my BF - he's had many many many burgers) with nothing else but fries. They just go together plus I don't like onion rings so that might have added to my disappointment. I'm already planning on going back sometime this week. I need to try THE BURGER and fries, together.
(4)Mike P.
As one of true gastropubs in Atlanta, I have to say that H&F is one of my favorite places to go for a drink and food while waiting on the cheeseburgers to arrive at 10:00pm. The small plates are terrific, and the burger was as good as I've had in Atlanta. Not the best, I've ever eaten, but I appreciate the attention to detail and the focus on sourcing local goods. Gotta love Chef Linton's approach and with the Peachtree Farmers' Market, he's definitely one of the culinary leaders in Atlanta. Hopefully, he'll keep introducing fresh ideas and concepts to the food scene here, and in the meantime, I'll be sure to return to H&F soon for another round!
(4)Marisa F.
H&F is a true gem, but it pays to have the 411 on this place ahead of time since there's a few tricks. I had my 'birthday party' here though and it was a smashing success! It's a bit tricky to find since the storefront just has a simple h&m sign to identify it. It's a few doors down from Imperial Fez. We valeted and I didn't see any evident self-parking. They start serving food at 5:00pm, and we arrived at 6:00pm on Tuesday with 7 people. At this hour, the place was still empty and we were able to get half of the huge public house style table. H&F is all self-seating, first-come first-serve, and the dining area is super tiny. Mostly tables for two, and a few booths. The cocktail list is indeed unique, and created by a master mixologist. That either impresses you or it doesn't. If you don't do cocktails, they have a nice wine list with some surprises. The menu is basically all small plates, and our group elected an official to just order about 10 things to share. So, I've tried most of the menu, but instead of listing them out I'll just say that I loved everything and the steak tartare was my top fav. Before I went, I was worried that my friends would not all be able to find something to eat on this appearingly challenging menu. It turns out to be much more friendly that I guessed to both the foodie and the 'fraidie. Everyone was pleased. Since we ate at 6pm, we did not get to try the burgers. Those famous little devils are only available at 10pm. (You're either there, or you're not!) We opted to get dessert elsewhere, since by 7:30 the restaurant is in full swing packed with people and bustle. The crowd can get pretty trendy, but the servers never made us feel out of place. So, I love this place. Which is quite a shock considering how comfortably nestled in Buckhead it is, but what can i say!
(4)D L.
This place is not a dirty nasty pub. Looking for a dirty nasty establishment will cause you to drive by this place several times. Went for dinner. Ordered: - griddled garlic sausage - will order again - fish 'n shrimps - Carolina shrimp bowl - deviled eggs - will order again - farm egg and pancetta carbonara - sauteed blue oyster mushrooms - will order again - a set of three different kinds of sausage... We were too early and too late for the special hamburger that is served at 10pm. I will go again. AND, next time, I will order alcohol. This is food that needs to be consumed with alcohol!!!
(4)Rook N.
Best fucking burger I've ever had in my Ossim life!
(5)Alison B.
Woo Hoo! Finally got to try the burger last night at an impromptu UYE (unofficial yelp event for those not familiar with the acronym...as I wasn't until yesterday!). About 10 of us were there after an afternoon at Cypress Pint and Plate and what a great way to end the evening. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming to a new yelper, I couldn't be more delighted so thank you!! Back to the burger as it was the star of the show.. truly FANTASTIC! So juicy, so flavorful, so decadent...even the brioche bun was meltingly rich... I am in love.
(5)Art Q.
Interesting menu, but I was there for one thing and one thing only: the "best" burger in Atlanta. It didn't disappoint. What it lacked in extras, it more than made up for in taste. The mustard in particular is unique and an essential part of what makes this meal specials. Basically, there's a reason that you need a reservation for one of these on Saturday nights, and if I lived in Atlanta, I'd tell you they were awful so there'd be more for me. I'm definitely not the most carnivorous guy out there, but this burger is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Period. While you wait (they don't serve these guys until 10 pm on Saturdays), they have a great selection of cocktails, good bartenders and a great atmosphere.
(5)Tamy N.
a friend and i went here last night for his birthday. the host quoted us a 10-15 minute wait for a table in their tiny dining area. so we decided to go over to the bar and order some cocktails to kick off the birthday celebrations. it was impressively busy for a monday night and we appreciated the bartender/mixologist coming around the bar to get our drink order instead of us crouching over other patrons enjoying their meal. we ordered holland tunnel (a little strong) and brown derby (sweet but good for the ladies). of course the birthday boy ordered the 10pm burger and lucky for him it was available. i have been here a couple of times before and every time i have gotten the burger, it has always been cooked perfectly. but last night the chef was very heavy handed with with the salt. in addition to the burger we had: -steak tartare (my favorite dish here but the birthday boy thought it was too raw lol); -squash casserole - surprisingly this was super delicious (his favorite) -shrimp roll - this reminded me of a smaller version of a lobster roll
(4)Karen K.
Yummy yummy little tapas type food. Went with some good colleagues and family-styled the little dishes. The tapas are fun twists on "traditional" American food items. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun-hip place to go in the Buckhead area.
(4)Damon T.
The only reason im giving this place 4 instead of 5 stars is because I think the price should indicate 3 dollar signs....$$$. Its more of a tapas place which increases what you will spend here, but other than that, this place is great! This is the place to go if you want to try something unique and cooked in a world class manner. And yes, the burger is magnificent!
(4)Jerry C.
Ann Burrell, GQ, Esquire, Yelp all tell us to come here. So we finally do what we are told, led like sheep, to a really good experience. Articulate yelpers have plowed this ground well. So I have nothing to add except to agree that the burger rocks, the servers are fun and efficient; there is a good vibe, an interesting crowd and a great cocktail list (although we can't recommend the Southern Cola). Good spicy Bloody Mary! Try the bacon caramel corn!
(4)sherrie n.
This place is really hard to find, the signage is minimal, and it's within a building. Luckily there's garage parking. But wow this place has an impressive look to it with huge glass walls, a very intimate setting, dimly lit, and just beautiful modern decor. what has me confused - amazing food, great ambiance, high-end service, and all for a reasonable price? yes, embrace it! Its so hard to find a place of this quality nowadays. they are known for their burgers, and the waitress specifically came to our table telling us this crucial piece of information and asking if we wanted one of the last two available for the night. my colleague jumped on it and was not let down. to start we ordered the chicken liver pate which was phenomenal - kinda salty a bit sweet, deliciously smooth. we also got the pretzel which was soft, fluffy, and just comfy. i have to say the deviled eggs really are amazing, and i'm sad we only got one order because i couldn't try every kind. everyone devoured these with closed eyes and smiles. we got a side of the butter beans which i've never had but are similar to lima beans. they were ok. for my main course, i got the poached egg dish with no bacon on johnnycakes. they were kinda sweet and i ordered the eggplant side, which was well sauteed and had great taste. Since we were in atlanta, i had to taste the awesome sweet tea, and to my delight it had the perfect amount of sweetness. for dessert, we got the fried peach pie with vanilla ice cream, and trust me, this is a dessert that's absolutely decadent and truly defining of how you consume georgia peaches. crunchy, flaky crust like an empanada, warm and soft peaches which played perfectly with the ice cream. i couldn't help myself and also tried the brown sugar cake with blueberries. amazing. surprised? don't be. i will definitely be back one day! wow i'm hungry again.
(5)Uncle F.
Just a tad pricey, but for good food, you'll pay extra. We showed up at opening on Sunday, and JUST got seats. If you want to get in, come early. Two of the three of us had The Burger, which is the big attraction. BE WARNED: this is not a crazy, over the top burger, so don't come expecting that. It's a very basic burger, but a very well executed burger. The meat was quite flavorful, and with a nice texture. The bun, while a white-bread bun, had a little more density than a normal one, and actually had some flavour to it. The pickles were bread & butter instead of dill, which was enjoyable. Red onoin instead of white, to my happiness. Solid, tasty, very good. I followed with the bacon & caramel popcorn. There re bits of bacon in it, but even if you just take a bite of the popcorn itself, you get a smoky, bacon-y flavour in the caramel coating. VERY enjoyable. Also very enjoyable: the staff. We sat at the bar, and were treated to the awesome Evan, or Darth E, as he was listed on the bill. Very friendly, very fun. All-around awesomeness from him. I will definitely be back, but it will not be my regular Atlanta hangout- partly because it's not the part of town I'm normally in, and partly because I'm cheap. :)
(4)Perry ..
This is probably my favorite spot in ATL and a place where I bring almost anyone visiting from out of town. If you are an "in the box" type, don't bother, you won't truly appreciate what this place offers. After nearly a dozen visits, I am never disappointed. I believe the best experience comes from sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders perform their craft. They will be happy to answer any questions and swap stories with you when they are slow (Those times are mostly gone). Evan makes the best Sazerac in ATL. The menu offers some real treats. Nearly everything is made in-house or brought in locally, and the burger is perfect. I love that these guys have the cojones to try dishes that 99% of places would never dream of offering. (I've had calf brains, split chicken heads, and bone marrow). They also just opened a bottle shop that I look forward to visiting soon.
(5)Talib K.
The cage of cured meat hangin' up front is either gonna make you go mmmmm or ewww! But the real strength of this place is the mixing skills of the bartenders, and according to my fellow yelpers, the 'not-on-the-menu' burgers. Nice ambiance and a great in 'da cut location on Peachtree. Good spot for a late night fix. Easily accessible, free parking, open late, and good service. Nice place. p.s. thanks 'Gastro'
(4)Cooper G.
Here it is: Yes - The burger is delcious. Like a gourmet fast food burger. Yes - The drinks are amazing. I know why they are called mixologists instead of bartenders. Yes - It is a fun, cozy bar atmosphere. Yes - YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GO
(5)Clint M.
What a cool experience. Got there around 8:30 for the 10:00 burger. It lived up to the hype. Also, the pimento cheese was a great appetizer. Definitely an experience worth doing again!
(5)Vania H.
the wait is probably the worst part of holeman + finch. everything else is delicious and innovative - the plates are small, but perfect for sharing with friends. i've been here a few times, and all i can say is that the best thing i had was probably the carbonara, the crunchy gentleman, and the sticky toffee pudding. everything else we had was excellent as well - but these definitely stood out. i still haven't had a chance to go try their burgers, but it's on my list :) the atmosphere is pretty unique itself (along with the food) - it's a little pricey for tapas-style plates, but totally worth it for the experience!
(4)Kim H.
I was unsure whether the burger would live up to the hype. Bottom line - it did. That was a damn fine burger. So simple, but you can taste that all the ingredients are house made. I am not a fan of the 10pm nonsense. I wouldn't play that game. So I went during brunch on Sunday, so no fighting for 24 burgers. Tip: You can't have a beer with your burger until 12:30pm during brunch.
(4)Shaunda H.
This place is GREAT! My husband and I went here for our date night. The atmosphere was great, the service was excellent. The burger was amazing! This is a MOST go!
(5)Brian U.
Arriving at midnight on a Thursday night, it was very crowded and noisy. So loud that some noises made me jump which means it was louder than the blues bar, Blind Willies, that we just came from. I wish there was a Holeman and Finch "Private" House that is more peaceful. They also don't take reservations. Although they had wines by the glass, we went solely with specialty cocktails. This is a "pub" after all. There were two gin-based menu drinks. The Holly Go Lightly which wasn't very good with an astringent mouth feel and the Whichside which was clean and balanced. I followed that with a Brother Israel that used the new Bulleitt rye whiskey which was another good drink. To eat, we started the first round of three dishes with the chicken liver paté. The paté itself was the best part of the dish. The apple cider jelly on top of the paté helped a little, but I'd never miss it if it were gone. The pickled green tomato that comes with the paté was overpoweringly strong and over pickled. It should be like at Palate in Glendale, CA where the tomato still has some crunch. The deviled eggs came three ways. The sriracha version was not too hot (it's common to overuse this Los Angeles hot sauce) and the favorite of my girlfriend. The duck ham was my favorite of the three. The chow chow was both of our least favorite. Sometimes traditional local dishes can be good, but this Atlanta fascination with chow chow needs to go. I see where the chef is coming from by replacing a pickle relish with an onion-pepper relish. But, I've never been a fan of pickle relish in deviled eggs. Even though the eggs were quite good, it doesn't beat the cured salmon egg by Mark Peel who was on "Top Chef Masters". We're in Buckhead, but where's the Buckhead Beef? Where are all the cows? There aren't cows at Holeman and Finch, but they have plenty of other animal parts. And that's a good thing because the lamb fries were tasty. Lamb fries, which are deep fried and breaded testicles, are soft like sweetbreads but less pungent. They came with an orange frisee salad and vanilla-whiskey syrup which were more like garnish. I wish I had tried more animal parts like the veal brains. We ordered another three dishes for the second round. The BBQ pork buns are overrated. With a scant amount of meat wedged into a popover bun, it's smaller than a slider. For me, it's about a bite and a half. The pork was a bit dry and tough, too. The oyster mushroom dish was dry. The final dish of the pork crepinette was stiff along with BBQ beans that were hard. If we had the second round first, we probably would have left and not ordered more food. One final note: The fight over their 24 burgers at 10pm is silly. Isn't this mentality why American's are disliked by other countries? Here is a restaurant with the resources to make as many gourmet burgers as demanded by plenty of patrons with plenty of money, but they artificially constrict the supply so the customers have to fight over the food. Tell that to someone fighting to get potable water in a third world country. This is just silliness. Okay, I get that the kitchen might not want to prepare for burgers all day and night. So do what Grace in Los Angeles did. Have a burger night. They also had a doughnut night, too.
(3)Blissful G.
The first thing you see when you walk in the gastropub is the kitchen, which I loved. Chef Linton Hopkins was working away with his seemingly permanent smile. The cooks looked relaxed and happy--always a good sign. The entrance is flanked with a see-through wine cellar and a glass meat locker filled with a massive assortment of the in-house cured meats. You have two options for seating. There is a "speakeasy" with tables to the left or the bar to the right. We chose the bar because we could interact with the barkeeps while eating. We sat in front of Andy Minchow, a partner in the establishment and spied Greg Best, who is also a partner working his tail off as usual. I really dug the music selection the entire night (Tricky, The Cure, The Gorillaz, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Radiohead, War, etc.). It was like a greatest hits from my ipod so I instantly felt at home. The purse hooks under the bar were a great touch and so thoughtful. Call me crazy, but I hate putting my purses on the floor. Looking around, it was a definite mix of people including one too many former cheerleaders sucking down the Chardonnay instead of the fantastic cocktails. But, hey, they seemed like they were having a good time so who am I to judge? Having organized an alternate form of transportation, Moon and I proceeded to work our way through most of the cocktail menu and also had Andy make us some drinks off the menu. The drinks were so good--dangerous even. Verdict: This is the kind of place Atlanta needs. The cocktails, staff and atmosphere were just fabulous. The food, while good and made from well-sourced ingredients, didn't wow me but it worked given the setting. Anyone would feel comfortable here and I can definitely see this place becoming a regular spot on our rotation. When we asked Greg how business had been, he said, "It has been so much fun that we don't want to leave at the end of night." We felt the same way.
(5)Jahret S.
Another one of my favorite craft cocktail bars in the world. Very knowledgeable bartenders. I have yet to have a cocktail I did not like there. My only complaint is that it can get a bit too crowded for me, but the bartenders do a great job in still crafting the drinks in a timely manner.
(4)Ellen D.
Everything about it was amazing. Small place but great food and service!! Different wine list, in a good way. Lots of good reds I hadn't seen anywhere else.
(5)Peter Y.
Haven't been back in a while and finally got a chance last night. Had the sweetbreads and lamb livers. Both were pan fried to perfection. I was even lucky enough to get a burger. Still a great place for a brew and some offal.
(4)Lydia E.
Chicken pate was tasty and served on lightly toasted bread. But I'm a fan of pate on french bread, but nonetheless tasted good. My date got a southern cola, which was a drink served with a lime ice cube and whisky I believe? As the ice cube melted, the flavor of the drink would change. He thoroughly enjoyed it. I got a veronica gold; it was mixed very well and went down very smooth. Awesome, awesome customer service. The bartenders definitely know what they are doing. The place is kinda small; they need to expand it to accomodate all the people! Next time, I gotta try the burgers :D
(4)Janice C.
Holeman & Finch is my No. 1 favorite place in Atlanta. When I had a crappy day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I had a great day at work... I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have something to celebrate...I go to Holeman & Finch. When I have friends in town... We go to Holeman & Finch. The main reason I keep coming back is that this is the kinda place where you can get a great drink, eat amazing food, and hang out with a wonderful staff . For the adventurous type, this is THE place where you can get items like sweetbreads, bone marrow, beef hearts, and rabbit livers. As for the drinks... where do I start. They never cease to amaze me. Depending on my mood, I usually let the bartender know what I'm in the mood for and let their creative side run wild. Almost every drink is delicious. And the reason I use the word "almost" is because there may or may not have been a time or two where I might have had a little too much to drink, so I don't recall whether I liked it or not. Last but not least, please don't come here and complain about how you couldn't get a reservation or how they don't serve your usual Vodka Cranberry. It's a Public House!!! And they only use fresh ingredients... so ask yourself, are cranberries in season? If not, then don't expect them to have it. And frankly, you're killing the buzz of everyone around you who is having a great time.
(5)Leeanna L.
Holeman and Finch did not disappoint. The food and service were above average and delightful. The oft-changing menu is varied and offerings range from standard enough fare like Fish and Chips to more adventurous items like Seared Veal Brains. Given the popularity of this restaurant and the lack of a reservation system, I was very surprised when we showed up on a Friday night's whim around 7 pm and were seated with no wait. Tables filled up quickly shortly thereafter. HAND CHOPPED STEAK TARTARE ($12) Topped with gossamer shoe strings fries, these came perfectly seasoned with huge flavor. I'm a fan of Shaun's steak tartare and these might actually be better. GRATIN OF MARROW ($9) This is one serious bone, dissected perfectly lengthwise. It was rich and delicious served with small slices of toast and parsley salad. My dog is still enjoying the bone. SEARED VEAL HEARTBREADS ($14) I thought these were just a different name for sweetbreads but was informed that it's actually a different gland. It had a stronger flavor than your standard sweetbreads but was still pretty good. These were beautifully caramelized over roasted turnips. We rounded out the meal with several selections from the Farm section-- Local Nero Radishes ($8), Creamed Serenbe Melon Salad ($8), and Creamed Butterbeans with Tasso Ham ($7). All were good, nothing spectacular. Although the radishes will put some hair on your chest. Ouch, outrageously peppery. Desserts--don't do it. We got the Fried Georgia Peach Pie ($7) and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich ($7). They were average and portions were too big in comparison to the rest of the menu. Not worth it. Spend your gut space and wallet on the main menu. Overall service was good and appropriate to the restaurant. Our waiter took our entire order up front with promises to time/pair the dishes. He delivered, unlike a similar but disappointing experience at Abattoir. Holeman and Finch, I love you.
(4)zee t.
Finally made it to F&H last nite. My niece accompanied me to experience her first Pub style dining experience. I knew the area that I was looking for, however, the Pub was not obvious from the street. We got there around 8:30pm and the host advised us to go to the bar area (full bar) and we can order the burgers from there. When we got to the bar area we had to wait a while for a seat as there were many people waiting to be seated in the dining room and some waiting to sit in the bar area. Luckily we found a bar seat that was close to kitchen and found watching the chefs to be quit entertaining. We started with the Deviled Eggs which was only $3 for 3, each a different flavor.. I tasted the Eggs - was good (but I am not a huge deviled eggs fan) My niece had the 3 slice of bread w/ cheese that was around 9:15pm The waitress told us that the Burgers are done at 10pm so we sat around talked, watched the chefs and waited with excitement. I explained to my niece the concept and the big fuss about these burgers and since I've tried Grindhouse burgers it was now time FOR THE TEST. 10pm.. the burgers are on the grilled, topped with onions, then cheese! They come out in 2 rounds... the first round, not us, but we were surprised when we noticed, some people at the bar that was there when we arrived that got the first round, which means they've been there for a while for the Burgers. 2nd round.. we were the first to get our burgers. Double pates- nothing on the burgers.. w/ a side of Fries and 2 dipping sauces. THE LOOK - mouth watering THE TASTE - Juicy, I can taste the salt on the burger. I did not need to add anything else to the burger. My niece did not eat all of her burger but I think it was because she had so much to eat prior to eating her burger. AMBIANCE - Like many other reviews, really modern, small, may be a bit tight but fits the "Pub concept" Casual and the waitresses moved fast and makes everything work. THE VERDICT -It was tasty and lived up to my expectations...especially after reading all the reviews. The Burger cost $10 bucks and that is not a bad price. Will I go back and wait as long as I did just for the burger, MAYBE NOT, unless I want the experience and interested in trying all the other items on the menu, but if I do that, by the time the burger comes out, I will have no room left to devour the burger :) IMPORTANT- If and when you go, the first thing you do is ORDER YOUR BURGER, again ORDER YOUR BURGER.. they make only 24 burgers! RECOMMENDED - hell yea!
(4)Brian P.
Really enjoy this place... I went here with a friend and asked the waiter to recommend some items for us. I had a really great wine here, a nice cab sauv mix--very juicy front end with a good deal of unravelling complexity. My friend had a delicious stout. I really enjoyed having some of those fun hot dogs--the absolute best part is the toasty bun... It wasn't my kind of new york dirty water boiled hot dog, but for that matter, I believe these hot dogs to have a nice smooth consistency and tasty fattiness. The kale with lamb tessa was delicious; we ordered two. The mushrooms on grits was absolutely my favorite, because it was smoky, creamy, slightly crunchy--a very textural experience. I had a crawfish pie and tried some steak tartare with shoestring fries on top. The crawfish pie was fun, wouldn't call it completely new orleans, but certainly the flavors kind of approach that feeling. By the way, get the steak tartare, it's delicious in a ceviche meets red meat kind of way. i didn't believe that steak could be quite so refreshing. fried pig tail--could have passed on it. it was more of a fatty tasting thing than anything else--nothin on that plate felt substantial, but at the same time it came with a confusing amount of fattiness... was not satisfying. This piece of the meal probably put the meal on the really unhealthy side of an already luxurious, sumptuous meal... Should have done a salad or something, honestly. Would go back. need to try one of these burgers...
(4)Scott M.
So my 300th review I considered VERY, very heavily which restaurant I was going to choose to focus on.... Then I thought about all the amazing things that I had experienced in this city and settled on one, Holeman & Finch. I discovered this place randomly. Walking down Peachtree looking for a new apartment, I came across H&F Bakery randomly. As I mused what I was going to purchase (which ended up being a very yummy slice of Chocolate cake), the cashier somehow mentioned the "Best Burger in the city" and how it was only available at 10pm....dont sleep on it, they only make 24 of them." The whole concept was just cool. They had the supply/demand thing going on, along with an underground buzz....kudos to the marketing guy. I pined for three days about the damn burger. How soon was I going to go, what did it really taste like, and why the hell had I never heard of it before...i mean, I am a foodie damn it, I should know about things like this... But I didnt. The first time I went to Holeman & Finch, me and my love (at the time), decided that we would experience it on a Friday night. The restaurant was packed at 9:45, and even though we had gotten there early, I was nervous as hell that we werent going to be "on the list". We sat at the bar for a minute, until our table was ready. Once we were seated, we both ordered cocktails that came out the size of my pinky...I couldnt understand why the damn drinks were so damn small. At a few moments after 10p, just like clock work, these burgers began to appear all over the restaurant paired with french fries....and just like that, our burgers landed on our table as well. From the bun, to the meat, to all the fixings....(even the mustard), every ingredient was fresh and most, if not all, stuff made in house. It tasted like heaven. Literally. I have no clue what heaven is going to be like, but I'd imagine, there would be all you can eat Holeman & Finch burgers...(not sure why that thought makes me really, really happy---I think I have a problem...). The burger has a "spec" temperature, so there are really no modifications that you can make (i think they prepare it at Medium), and it so damn delicious. Is it the best burger in Atlanta? Maybe, just maybe...perhaps I'll tell you when I reach 400 reviews...but for right now, I am going to bask in meaningless glory....
(5)Damian B.
Im giving the $12 burger 5 stars. It was perfect - "no need for ketchup or mustard" the waiter told me, and sure enough he was right. Supposedly the 10 oclock burger is better than the one served during sunday brunch, but i dont know how that is possible. Run to holeman and Finch for these burgers. If you want a app go for the deviled eggs. they were really good too!
(5)Huazzy K.
Best meal I've had in Atlanta and one of the best ever in general. Note* I am originally from the Northeast (NY/NJ/Phila), so I can be the snob of all snobs when it comes to food. But Holeman was just an amazing eating experience. From the mixed drinks (mixologist) who yammered on and on about the custom drink he made me (shows he's passionate), to the food presentation in general. Just top notch. Things I liked: - Whenever a dish was brought the staff would be sure to mention what it was and what was in it. I thought this was great b/c it reflected a sense of pride/knowledge on their behalf. - Chicken Liver Pate? Sounds gross right? But that junks haunts my dream. So fatty and rich and good. Damn. - Price. Our baller lawyer friend subsidized part of the bill, but we basically ate everything on the menu and dropped less than $40 each. I'm talking at least 8 different plates. Tips - Don't buy into the hype of the burger. Yes it was good, but it tasted like a glorified McDonalds cheeseburger. Delicious yes, but go to Bocado if you want a good burger. - Get a drink. They're way overpriced and you won't taste/notice 1/2 the ingredients they put in there but they're just "good". - Prepare to wait. This place is busy. This place is #1 in my Atlanta Power Rankings. Go Holeman!
(5)Roberto C.
What a great find! We had dinner and drinks at H&F and were NOT disappointed. The food is probably more four stars than 5, but the ambiance, the vibe, and the creativity of the concept deserve 5 stars. In not many places you can have lamb heart served like a tuna steak, soft, delicate and tasty. Or very good clams. Or a state-of-the-art double cheeseburger (only 24 each night). Creative cocktails and good selection of craft beers complete the offering. If in Atlanta, I am pretty sure I would go back again!
(5)Stuart M.
I stopped by late Saturday night with my girlfriend after seeing a movie (open until 1:30am on the weekends) and my taste buds were happy I did! Sure, it's pricey, but the food snob in me had no problem forking over the cash once I got a taste of the food. Deviled eggs, Red Fish, Lamb Two Ways, and something I can recall the name of with two poached eggs, flapjacks (pancakes), and the best piece of bacon I've ever eaten! No seriously. If you go and don't eat something with bacon in it or on it, you've missed out. Oh, and the Fried Peach Pie (which is like a sweet empanada) was delish. Also check out the Mexican Cola, or if you'd prefer the cocktail version -- the Southern Cola. We had the BEST booth in the back corner, perfect for some quiet conversation, and an attentive server who was full of suggestions (when we asked). Make it a point to check it out, but be ready to pay. The only thing I'd change are the portions. I'd like a little bit more. (Of course, I was also very hungry that night.)
(5)Rob P.
Unlike my fellow Tallahasseean from a few reviews prior I am not a professional writer, and so my talent/skill at food scribing is also humbled, nay, dwarfed, by the talent/skill of the bartenders and cooks here. But then, if someone is paid to do something that you're not you should hope that to be the case, no? All fun aside, Holeman & Finch has become one of my more favorite Atlanta haunts over the past year or so, alongside perennial go-tos Pura Vida, MF Sushi, Canoe and Bacchanalia. Its communal-style pub eating is a great example of a concept long standard in cold weather food cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Montreal finally making its way south. Throw together a strong menu of myriad small plates then force your patrons to sit elbow-to-elbow (for warmth, originally) and you've got a recipe for an experience, one way or another. Luckily at Holeman & Finch, it's a delicious experience. Sure, "burger time" at 10pm is fun, but why fight a crowd for a limited number of cow pies that are always available on the Sunday menu? Instead have your fill of organ meats and other bits, that's what this place is all about. Yes, the burger is good but nothing life-altering. You want razzle-dazzle? Try some lamb heart or liver, or the sweetbreads which are some of the best-prepared I've ever experienced. You thought you liked mom's deviled eggs? How 'bout a couple with guanciale? Woah. If you're coming here for the first time and have done your research, you're clearly a carnivore. Skip the burger and load up on five or six plates of meat and find a neighbor to share with. You'll leave better fed for your efforts and a few friends richer.
(4)Bonnie Y.
One word: BURGASM!!!!!
(5)Adam M.
Of course I had the burger. It was not all that I thought it could be. The burgers are not cooked to order, and there is simply too much salt used in the making. High quality ingredients did save the day, but I wouldn't give the burger much more than 3.5 stars. There are certainly better gourmet burgers. The place, however, was really cool. Everything from the entrance to the bathrooms were some mix of contemporary and medieval. I loved it. Overall, I may be back for drinks and to try some other menu items, but likely no more H&F burgers for me.
(4)Elizabeth H.
Great bar and bartender! I went to Holeman & Finch for drinks the other night, I arrived before my date, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The space is super intimate and small.. .the bartender was super helpful and creative! I wanted a vodka martini, but didn't see any listed on the cocktail list- my bartender suggested a "moscow" something?? It was delicious, vodka, fresh lemon juice, and homemade ginger beer! It was tart and sweet- and left my lips feeling a little numb (kind of stange, but whatever)! My second cocktail was the "clean getaway"- gin, sparkling wine, lemon, and something else... so good! It was served in a tumbler on the rocks, definitely more of a sipping drink! The great thing about Holeman & Finch is that all the juices used are freshly squeezed- as I witnessed while at the bar. This place is more of your neighborhood bar- great for a weekday cocktail!!
(5)Kevin F.
Holeman and Finch's 10pm burger are one of 3 BEST BURGERS in ATL. You MUST get there early (around 9:30pm) in order to order these lovely meat on a bun sandwiches. If you have time (and money) to spend, I highly recommend stopping by here at such time. As far as other (non burger) items on the menu, H&F does an excellent job with even the most outlandish dishes. Unfortunately, portions are very very small and after $100 spent with a group of 3, I was left with my stomach (and wallet) unsatisfied. Burger is definitely the best deal. Its not worth dining here unless you get the burger.
(4)Dai T.
Love.this.place . trendy and cozy yet mature minus the smug attitudes. Chef is awesome! Came and personally described his favorites.
(5)Colleen L.
Soo annoyed! Server at the bar spilled veil brains on my friend's new squirrel sweater she was so excited to wear that night. LOL. He comped our 2 drinks but never even acknowledged that he dumped an actual plate of greasy sauce on my friends head. Literally. Then our new server was a good 10 minutes late to the table. The manager came up and asked us what we wanted to drink without even mentioning the fact that we had been waiting there for a while. When our server finally showed up, he too, did not apologize for the delay. Then he started telling corny stories that I was NOT in the mood to listen to. At that point, I just wanted to enjoy a nice dinner with my friend in peace. We wanted to get the fried chicken and he kept insisting not to get it. Then they were of course, out of the chicken and he kept suggesting the pork sliders; we got them, and they were not all that great. The food was decent but the service was terrible! I understand it was busy but the lack of concern was ridiculous! I would have expected better from a place like this.
(2)Jerry M.
One of my favored gastropubs in any city. Was there for the famous burger, which was quite good. Great staff was always looking for ways to make our wait enjoyable, by expediting an extra app or anticipating our requests ahead of time. Had so much fun, went two nights in a row. Gotta get the sweetbreads...
(5)Bill M.
Oh my GOSH - The 10PM burger is amazing. I came for Sunday brunch because this was the only guaranteed way to get the elusive 10pm burger, and the timing worked out perfectly on my drive down from northwest Indiana to Daytona Beach. We arrived early and a number of people showed up between 11-11:30 before they opened. The brunch menu was pretty small, and really didn't give descriptions or details on what the dishes were or included. -1 star for that. We started with some deviled eggs that were really interesting, as each was prepared differently. They were each unique and had their own flavor nuances that I couldn't pinpoint (I would have loved to know what exactly was in them, but again the menu lacked descriptions). The out of this world 10PM burger was on the menu as "Burger". That's it. So unassuming, so simple. Nothing about the burger only being prepared one way. No, you can't have it medium or medium rare. It comes out our way and that's it. We were a little taken back by this, but after seeing this thing on food network (And knowing the details about it) I had to have it. The burgers came out rather quickly and my mouth was practically drooling. We cheered the cheeseburgers and bit in. This is the juiciest, most succulent burger I have ever tasted. The meat (Thanks to the brisket) was so tender, and ever so slightly falling apart. I would never have got onions on this burger but they were cooked so well I didn't even realize they were there. This is burger perfection. The house made pickles and ketchup complimented each other well, and the fries were really, really good. I couldn't pinpoint the flavors in the ketchup, but it was almost like there was some liquid smoke in there. We ordered some bacon caramel corn to munch on which was pretty good. Our server was excellent and I would put this on a list of must eat places. I'd like to check out more of their menu, but I think every time I come here will be for that burger. It's just THAT good.
(5)Sophie H.
Took a friend who was visiting from out of town. H&F did not disappoint! My friend was totally blown away by everything he tasted...I think he was disappointed that he could not order every single item on the menu! H&F is always consistently good - one of our favorite places.
(5)Chef Invisible T.
My first One Breath Review........ Holly F'''''n Pig Ears, Moscow Mules, Succulent Sweetbreads, and Bodacious Burgers: I'm in love. 4.678 stars rounded down because I'm jealous. Chef Invisible--Out
(4)Ben D.
Some of the time, restaurants like these fail to live up to the hype. We sensationalize them and they get too busy to take proper care of their customers. This place is fantastic. Can't miss: Hotdog (best ever), lamb sausage, green bean salad, beet salad, rabbit livers.
(5)Erika M.
It's 5 o'clock on Monday and I'm planning a trip to H&F on Sunday. Yep - 6 days out and I'm craving that burger. I'm too old to go out during the week and get the late night round. I have to go for Sunday brunch and get it. One tiny note -the ketchup for the fries is weird. Maybe British style. I think I'm making that up....but the ketchup is still weird. Everything else about the burger is just right. Bun. Pickles. Juice running down my paws. Go to here.
(4)B W.
The nasty bits. No one does it better than H&F. If your a trendy hipster punk go for the scarcity limited availability burger, but if you appreciate food go for the rabbit livers, sweet breads, pork rinds, cured meats, head cheese and strong cocktails. Of course everything is presented with a tongue in cheek name (pun intended), for example "Gentalmans Relish", but damn it tastes goooooood! Thank god for something other than fried food in the ATL. Now the important part, the beer is limited but of good quality however the cocktails are truly special even though they are presented with an attitude. If you don't make the effort to try H&F, then your a pussy. On to the details of what we sampled: Pork rinds: Light, salty and crunchy. Pairs well with beer or a number of the available cocktails. Bread box: Incredibly fresh and tasty with very large portions. 3 meats: coppa, brescella, and smoked duck ham. All three were excellent and presented with bread. Veal sweetbreads: great flavor and texture. Our first opportunity to sample sweetbreads and it was well worth the wait. Rabbit livers: Absolutely rocks!!! The carrots look like pasta, but are perfectly paired with the rabbit livers. Great presentation with just the right amount of gamey liver flavor, but not overpowering like beef liver. A must try! Pork skin ramen: An Asian take on the standard French onion soup with a great gingery, salty broth without the normal fish sauce broth based broth. The slice of sweet toasted bread presented in the broth was a nice complement to the salty broth. Poached farm egg & griddle bacon: Our last entree and a perfect complement all the previously sampled nasty bits. Everything had great flavor, but the pancakes and bacon truly stood out. Fried apple pie & vanilla ice cream: In my opinion this was the weakest item that we sampled. The apple pie filling was full of spices without too much sugar that allowed the fresh apple flavor to stand out. However, the crust was disappointing in flavor and didn't have sufficient flakiness (particularly for a fried pie). Although we were somewhat disappointed with this dessert it certainly wasn't enough to dampen our overall enthusiasm for the entire meal.
(5)Mike Y.
I've been here for both dinner, drinks, and brunch so I've pretty tried most of the items on the menu. I know that people go crazy over their burger, but I was a bit underwhelmed. Don't get me wrong though. It was a decent burger. It had a good beefy flavor and it was cooked just right. I thought the bun was a bit dense though. I think this is a case of over hyping. The sweetbreads, brains, and other small offerings were spot on though. The dishes are on the small side, but since everything is so rich I doubt a normal person can down multiple portions without having a heart attack. The vibe is pretty boisterous even for Sunday brunch. The wait was about 40 minutes for a party of 2. The coffee they served was excellent. Some of the best I've had around town. It took forever, but they were slammed and I'm positive I saw a french press back there. I really like H&F for all it is...and it's definitely a place to bring visitors. 1/365
(4)Melonie T.
Dear God that was good. I don't like to jump on the foodie band wagons, but my Friday evening dinner here was spectacular. We got to H&F at around 8:45- I had thought we wouldn't be here late enough to enjoy the burgers, but thanks to the rain and delayed planes, it ended up not being a problem. To tide ourselves over we enjoyed: Deviled eggs- these were interesting. Not traditional, every egg tasted different; bacon, dill, and I can't remember the rest. Mussels- yum! They were simmered in a creamy broth with spices and fresh herbs. Steak with parsnips- another hit! The steak was pretty rare which is a plus in my book, and it paired wonderfully with the creamed parsnips. Pork shoulder- good lord this was heavenly. I loved the tart sweetness of the glaze. And finally...the burger. I split one with the hubby since we had already gorged ourselves. It melted in my mouth. Perfection on a bun. I do have to add a note: I would not describe the burger as a "burger". Its more like a great, creamy steak, ground and placed on buttery bread. If you like hearty, greasy steak this isn't going to satisfy your late night craving.
(5)Nichole K.
First time and will go back again. A girlfriend of mine and I went on a last minute thing to try their famous burger. We first started out with some cocktails. Order the shrimp spring rolls? I forget the exact name, but it was delicious. Full of flavor and the shrimp tasted fresh. We moved onto wine and cheese. We did the 3 different cheeses for $10 all were great. They charged for more bread which ehhhhh. Ok I get it, but they only brought out 4 pieces to begin with. But it was served with honey and jam. Huge plus. Then 10:10 rolled around. Our server already put in our burger which was thoughtful, but didn't not as us our cook temp. A few minutes later out 8oz burger came out of the kitchen. Served on a bun with 2 4oz patties, cheese, and condiments on the side. For a plane nothing special burger it was delicious. Fries were so-so, but my friend loved 'em. Worth splitting between two people so you can enjoy other things on the menu. Atmosphere was great. Bathrooms were awesome, very industrial. Service wasn't bad, but they could of acted like they wanted to be there. I hate the two people tables, they are just too small especially when you plan to cocktail for awhile. We had to put out drinks on the window ledge, no biggie, just cramped. Overall, good experience.
(4)Harry v.
This is my second time here, and the quality is just as good as I remembered. I had the duck pate and the beef cheeks. Both were fantastic. Plates are rather small, so I shared a crusty gentleman. Also good. If you do not like meat products, you might be disappointed with the menu, but the bar scene hops. All in all, this is a great place.
(4)Jasen M.
Ive been to this place once and it was a while ago. But let me tell u its impossible to forget. Met with a decent size group of coworkers after shift end, they had no problem handling our group. Decent beer selection. But if ur strapped on cash hope ur not to thirsty.. Pints run about 5 bux a piece... Food here is excellent. We kind of did a little mini tasting and got a variety of things. Pigs tail, sweet breads, pork belly. Just to name a few. All of it was AMAZING!.. If ur up for trying something diff deff check this place out.
(4)Paul N.
This is a place located in the middle of Atlanta. I heard that this place has a reputation of being a chef's restaurant. The location is open late, and it is a very intimate place. I found the place very crowded and hard to maneuver around. Additionally, a lot of the food is over priced and quite unhealthy for the heart. I had the pleasure of eating at this place multiple times, and I must say that the experiences were not consistent. The Pork Buns was too sweet for me. Most importantly, very greasy and fattening. The flavors were not mixed well together because it contained too sweet and too salty. Additionally, the greased buns did not help it go down the throat easily. The Bread Company Soft Pretzel was your typical pretzel, but over drenched with salt and grease. After consuming the pretzel, it left me wanting coke to wash down the salt and great out of my mouth and tongue. Cornmeal Fried Oysters were terrible idea because I should have known that if the restaurant is going to grease and fatten everything the place serves, the restaurant will take a full advantage with a fried food. Farm Egg and Carbonara pasta was actually filling for a small dish, and it was very good. The carbonara sauce contained a lot of cheese and butter, and it was very easy to spot the sauce's rich flavor and fat after the first bite. Bacon Caramel Apple was too sweet and greasy for me. It's more unhealthy than the movie theater popcorn. Instead of the butter the theater popcorn uses, this popcorn is covered with bacon fat. The Daily Raw Oysters were ok. It's not the most fresh tasting oysters, I was able to spot the taste and the smell of "sea." Real fresh oysters are not supposed to have that smell or taste of sea, but these did. Lastly, the almighty burger that the restaurant serves late nights for limited time and supply. Not worth the wait, money, time, and stomach. If you want a good burger, then try Bocado. I feel that Ronald had a better idea about burgers in McDonald's than these Holeman and Finch Burgers. The pickles in these burgers were so sweet that it overwhelmed the burger itself. Additionally, the bun were covered with grease, and the patty might as well been lard. The burger was flavorless and the fries that came with it was wet with oil. When I took a first bite, I felt as if a ball of grease was going down my throat. The patty was moist, but in a wrong way. It was so oily and fattening, that it had to be "moist." Making it "limited" raises the hype about the burgers, but the burger was very disappointing. I felt like I wanted to clean out my arteries after consuming this burger. Bottom line, this burger is tasteless, greasy, and too sweet. Overall, I wouldn't go back to this place unless I have to. The restaurant is very cramped, and the food is greasier than Varsity burgers put together with a fat kid's skin. I find the place completely overpriced and over hyped. Additionally, the flavors of every dish is overpowered by the wrong ingredients. Either the chef has lost a lot of his or her taste buds due too much smoking and drinking or he or she just loves overpowering every dish with random ingredients that throw the entire dish off. Don't take your hot dates here because you're going to be wasting your money.
(1)Chad B.
They get 5 Stars for the burger alone. One of the best I've ever eaten. And I'm a burger guy. Also had the deviled eggs which were very good. And the pasta carbonara was on point. Be sure to try one of their signature cocktails. Bartenders there are awesome.
(5)sultan w.
This is my first review, and i had to do it on my favorite spot first! H&F still has the best burger in the ATL!
(5)Mea A.
Yes please! We've been talking about this place for ages and last night my friend and I went for a girls night out. I was set on ordering that burger so I insisted we arrive early. We didn't make it until 9 because we were a little lost outside. The signage isnt the best. Had I not seen the bakery on Peachtree street we would have driven past it for a 3rd time. **Located next to Restaurant Eugene at the Aramore. It is not facing Peachtree Street so just pull in, park and walk to the valet stand where the entrance is. Free parking is available on the second level of the deck. The menu was interesting with a lot of veal options. I of course went for the burger but my vegetarian friend got a simple bibb salad. There aren't many meat free choices here besides some side orders of veggies. The pimiento cheese was a great starter to go with our delicious bottle of vino. The burger. So good yet I'm so confused about the hype. I mean, I get it. Its fantastic and gooey in all the right places. The bread is phenomenal and the fact that its a double patty just makes me all the happier. I guess I was expecting something else like a giant 1 pounder. Yuck. Dont expect to special order this one. It comes with onions and cheese and fries on the side. Cooked to a perfectly pink medium, emphasis on the PERFECT! Please, H&F, take no offense to this... this burger is like the sophisticated older sister to our favorite west coast delight. In-N-Out Double Double, Animal Style. I will order it again and again and love it every time. Here's the best thing.. its only $10!!! I cant wait to go back now that I know how to get there!
(5)Kerry G.
The burger is what people come for, it's what I came for, so it's what I'll review. First, if you don't like this style of burger, you're going to have a hard time choking this down. After three bites, all I could taste was grease, cheese, and salt--my god, the salt. The fries were so salty I couldn't eat more than a few, and the homemade ketchup didn't help. I did enjoy the pickles and mustard, and the bun had good texture--but the flavor of it was lost with all that mess in between. Even worse, I paid $12 for a meal that I couldn't finish and felt sick after eating. Not good. Maybe I'm just a delicate flower, but I think that's a sign they're overdoing it just a touch. A big disappointment, but then again, maybe it's just not my style of burger.
(2)Jason W.
It's difficult to express exactly how much I enjoy Holeman & Finch. The food is consistently great, and yes, the burger is probably one of the best I've had in my life. The rest of the menu items don't disappoint either. I won't review anything directly because I've had almost everything on the menu over the last few years. I just hope you are adventurous to try something different on the menu. Don't be the person that says they only feed bone marrow to their dog. You're just depriving yourself of great food that you can't find elsewhere. And you're offending the rest of us who do enjoy the entire animal. After all, there's no use in wasting food, especially when it's as delicious as the food they churn out in the H&F kitchen. The staff is great. They treat you like family, whether you're new or you're a regular. They're half of the reason why I keep coming back. It's great walking into the bar seeing our favorite bartenders and staff knowing that we'll have some good laughs along with great food and drinks. Don't even get me started on the drinks. Maybe I did drink the kool-aid, but I'm ok with that. For as many times as I've been here, during dinner, late-night, or brunch, I'm swimming in the kool-aid. Kool-aid spiked with delicious cocktails.
(5)Mariana R.
4.5 Oh My God!!! Super Delicious! My boyfriend had been talking about this place for months until we finally got to eat there. We got to the place at around 9:00 PM. and were seated right away. Our server was a very perky, happy blonde girl, can't remember her name but she was great. We ordered a couple of burgers and one of the cocktails from the little cardboard menu, it was some kind of grapefruit beverage that did not taste well at all so we sent it back. This led me to the my new favorite beer (really what I was in the mood for) Le Fin du Monde, a 9% alcohol, citrusy beer that will most likely change your life, yeah is that good. By our waitress's suggestion we got the skillet mussels which were also life changing, so awesome and cooked to perfection. We also got the gratin of bone marrow which I would not recommend or either order again (as the name says it is a bone and you don't know what you are going to get, in my case it was half a spoon in the inside) the deviled eggs were amazing, the sausages are unbelievable and of course the very famous H&F 10 o'clock burger, with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup...delicious. The dessert menu changes often I've had the toffee something, I can't remember the name but was so great and the fried apple pie also unbelievable. I am just resuming some experiences because I have been to H&F a couple times already and you won't regret trying it. Definitely ask the staff what their favorites are, They have never been wrong just yet and I don't think they will.
(4)Brett H.
Duh. Of course we liked it. This was the self made buffet me and the wife enjoyed while sitting at the bar. Pimento Cheese Corn Tub of liver pate` and fried pickles Everything was really good. They live up to all the chatter. Next up, the burger.
(4)Jennifer C.
I'm not sure what everyone is raving about here. The concept is great (love small plates!), but execution needs a bit of work. Granted, we didn't have one of their infamous burgers... We went during off hours (2pm on Sat) and the good news is there was no wait. The wait staff was friendly and willing to offer suggestions. We each started of with a drink - hubster had the #2 and I had the #7. Both of which were underwhelming with respect to size and flavor. I thought they were both too bitter to taste all of the components & subtleties of the drinks. Food: ordered the loco moco (most expensive dish on the menu), pig ear salad, marrow gratin, and the lamb frites. Best dish was the loco, only because of the foie gras and runny egg. Otherwise, the flavors didn't work together. The pig ears needed to be more seasoned prior to frying. The bone marrow was overpowered by the gratin topping, the parsley salad had too much lemon (sour), and the bread was too soft to hold up to the marrow. Lamb frites were ok...except for the fact that the lamb was not really cooked at all. But they were tender. So, long story short, if you've never had a small plates experience, give it a whirl. If you like small plates, this will disappoint.
(2)Katie W.
I'm finally getting around to reviewing Holeman & Finch. I'm giving in and writing it up now because I finally went here to eat and had a whole meal. In the past, I've come here for the excellent cocktails and had some stray deviled eggs (very good, very good) or a dessert (the guava empanada they had one time was delicious). But last night, I went here to eat for real. My friend and I sat at the bar and had cocktails (Moscow mules, Muddy Waters - both great as always). We shared a cheese plate which had three different cheeses, sorghum syrup and a few pieces of crusty bread. All the cheeses were very good and I have to admit that I love cheese plates. If a restaurant offers a cheese plate, I'm usually in. This pleased me at Holeman & Finch. For my entree, I had the pork belly sandwich. It was actually two little sandwiches with pork belly, chow chow and something else that tasted good. These were delicious little sammies that melted in my mouth (except for the tasty, chewy pork belly in the middle which I had to, obviously, chew). I would get this again. My friend ordered the Crunchy (not Cracked) Gentleman, which is a translated version of Croque-Monsieur (a ham and cheese sandwich, covered in melted cheese). She devoured it and proclaimed it to be delicious. I didn't get a bite so I'll take her word on it. We shared the caramel and bacon popcorn for dessert, which was very tasty and a good, light ending to the meal. It was like a sweet snack rather than a full-on dessert, and had nice think little chunks of bacon stuck to the popcorn and coated in caramel. I think I'm going to try and make this at home and give it to people for Christmas. It was very good. Our server (bartender) was great - talkative, friendly and helpful. I have always found the service here to be very good and very friendly even when they are completely packed out. I like that. The one minor con to H&F for me would be that they are very meat-focused. I don't eat much meat so there are really only a few items on the menu that I'd order, but the ones I've had are very good. For meat-eaters, this might be a pro since there are a lot of interesting meat choices and, of course, the 10PM burger.
(4)jerry m.
Over priced hipster food. Cocktails too expensive.
(3)Jani B.
Wow. Seriously good food here! My boyfriend and I stopped in a week ago Sunday. The wait wasn't too bad - about half an hour, but that was still about fifteen minutes longer than I would have liked. The place is tiny, which is why wait times pile up easily here. But I digress. The decor was very minimalist in a European/Nordic sort of way, with the odd little toy or...thing...stuck here and there (mostly in the wine case or where the meat was being cured). The food...OH. MAN. I started off with a beer, Oscar Blues something-or-other (so bad with names, forgive me) which was delicious. I love beers that are bursting with flavor and this was definitely one of them. We each ordered a burger. As others have mentioned, it's not a wildly exciting burger, but one that is executed perfectly! I've never noticed burger meat before, which probably says something about past burgers, but this meat was tasty! I still like 5 Guys burgers better, but this is a very close second. In addition to the burgers we ordered a plate of their house-cured meat (salami, I think) which came with a couple chunks of bread and some mustard. Great flavor, spicy with black pepper corns - I would easily eaten 3 or 4 portions of this, or, even better - pair this up with a great whiskey and go to town! As if that wasn't enough, we had to go and order dessert. My boyfriend ordered some sort of custard type dish with a burnt sugar topping which was ok. I ordered a deep-fried apple pie which, by all accounts, should be illegal in several states and Puerto Rico because it was like a sugar-gasm in my mouth. It tasted like a Krispy Kreme donut on the outside, and sultry apple pie on the inside. If you dare call yourself a sugar-baby, you MUST order this. Lastly - the staff were friendly. Host was distant, but also had his hands full so I don't fault him too much for that. Our waitress was cheerful and seemed to actually care not just about her job, but about our experience too. I can't wait to go back!
(4)Britt C.
The menu at HF was a bit confusing to me at first. I would describe it as a whole animal-style small plates selection with a section for veggies/ salads as well as a good variety of cheeses and cured meats. Having eaten a million burgers this month already, I was not at all interested in their burger. I ordered the Japanese belgian wit (delicious!) My boyfriend and I ordered the beef carpaccio, the crunchy gentlemen, the pork belly dish, the bone marrow gratin, and a side of roasted beets w/ coriander. Most of the dishes were awesome, though I felt like I've eaten creamier bone marrow at other restaurants and the beets were a little too undercooked, almost crunchy. They have some exotic (to me) sounding whole animal dishes like veal brains that I haven't brought myself to try. Maybe someday. Definitely worth a visit for a weekend or a special night with an adventurous eater.
(4)David P.
This place is great and one of my favorite places in Atlanta. I've been a couple of times. Although I haven't had the burger (I'm a vegetarian), I can say that it worth going here for the rest of the menu as well. I also think that Holeman and Finch is the best place to get cocktails in Atlanta. The service is attentive and friendly, which isn't always the case for places like this. Unfortunately, it's not the biggest place and gets crowded so you may have to wait awhile to get a table but it's worth it.
(4)John H.
This place has made my Monthly At A Minimum visit list. Went lastnight for my sister's (Buckhead Betty) birthday. I mean, did you really have to show up my Maxima by you and hubby arriving in the Twin Turbo 9-11? They took my car downstairs while yours was parked out front? Shennanigans. Seriously though, I love this place. Yet again, I hit up the bar area. They were filming some show for TLC. No idea what it was, but the place was not packed and you would think it would be with camera crews in there. I was worried it might be Real Housewives of Atlanta or something like that when I saw the cameras. If so, I would've stabbed myself in the eye with a fork. Thankfully, it wasn't. The bar staff is friendly and attentive right out of the gate. Simply put, they engage you, introduce themselves, and have a drink for you within a minute of you sitting down. Plus 1. My sister was in a mood. She's a wine snob, but stays away from the cocktails. She ordered this drink that 1 part rum, 1 part champagne, 1 part unknown, 1 part lemon peel. Strong, but damn damn damn damn good. It was called Celia 39 I think. I would've been drinking it too if it wasn't for the fact that I would question my manhood. I had a glass of Montinore Pinot. Ok, I actually had 4 glasses. Sue me. The food there is this eccletic mix of ingredients, types, etc that kind of boggles the mind a little. I couldn't pick for the longest time, but ended up ordering the HF Bread with Salted Butter and the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. Their bread is simply awesome and I love the salted butter. I couldn't get over the Cornish Hen with Sweet Potato Puree. I used to hate Sweet Potato. Now, if I see it on a menu, I get the item. WTF is going on here? Taking a piece of Hen and dipping into Puree was pretty close to heaven. It's definitely a superb place. Only reason it didn't get a 5th star was due to the camera crew taking up space in the bar area. Get out of my way when I am sluring words due to 4 glasses of Pinot bitches.
(4)Richard K.
Great food, great service, but way overpriced even for small plate and wine lovers like us.
(3)Tyler N.
This was my first visit to Holeman & Finch, and plainly put, could not have loved it more. I work at restaurant has a chef driven menu and a cocktail program, so I was expecting great things already but H&F sprinted past that with flying colors. We started off with a North Carolina Cheddar & the house cured salami - both wonderful. The Fried Bread & Butter pickles, also, could not have been better. Now - The Burger. If youre not familiar, H&F serves only 24 each night at 10pm. Get there early enough to reserve yourself one. We were lucky enough to snag one and share it. Too great to even start on.... I then had the Confit Cornish Hen with sweet potato greens. Best chicken dish ive ever had. Overall, the food blew me away! And im someone who goes somewhere to drink, usually paying little attention to the cuisine quality. Drinks-Greg Best has done a incredible job building a cocktail menu of originals and takes on classics. We tried at least half the cocktail menu and it was all incredible. Service - Our server George was great. He ensured we always had water, were enjoying ourselves and our food. Very good job. Michael at the bar was also great. He made our cocktails with great confidence and describing each component as he made them. He also was very eager to talk about cocktails and spirits, which is the best part of sitting at a bar if you ask me... Overall, I cannot wait to go back. ***** This is an update i have now added months later****** I back to Holeman plenty of times and every trip is as satisfying, exciting and special as the first.
(5)Jenn Y.
Low Down... Ambience: Really modern, casual, cool atmosphere but is a small venue Staff: Front of house was AWESOME~ Food: Menu changes pretty regularly here. BTW ****There are ONLY 24 BURGERS AVAILABLE EVERYDAY (order early) unfortunately I didn't get one, but I'll "reserve" one next time Charcuterie: Highly recommended. The 3 Item combo is a good deal. You can pick N choose. Salami Picante is actually picante! The Piedmont is a tasty, hard cheese. Cool presentation~ Grilled Grouper with Rattlesnake Beans and Lemon Zest: The fish is super fresh, cooked perfectly and the zest was oh so lemony Seared NY Strip: The Blue Oyster Mushrooms are almost the best part!! Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara: Yum...chewy noodles good sauce Deviled Eggs 3 ways: They were ok... I liked the spicy one Pretzel with Homemade mustard: Pretzel made into a loaf which is pretty cool but I could pass on it next time. Mustard is spicy! Overall, great experience! My coworker who has never had a "culinary experience" was SOLD! I'd DEFINITELY come back if I find my way to Atlanta again...
(4)Harrison H.
Snobby rich white people everywhere.
(1)Kristine M.
Everyone pick up your fist-sized rock. I just can't get into H&F. I went for brunch, and all five of the breakfast-y items seemed to involve a solid piece of deep-fried pork fat and/or were a complete mystery as to what they were. So I went with the burger that I'd been hearing so much about, but never tried. I asked for the burger without cheese, and got a look like I'd asked for kitten shavings on top. I scraped off the onion and declined to use the ketchup, homemade or not, because I don't like those condiments on my burger. I just used a bit of mayonnaise. It was very juicy, but somehow... off. I like duck, but I think the duck fast just gave it a weird aftertaste. (And during-taste, for that matter.) Maybe I screwed up the perfectly balanced flavors, but if BK lets me have it my way, HF should too. The second time I went back was on a Saturday night. We arrived too late for the burgers, but I didn't care. Technically we arrived too late for the valet, but he parked my car anyway. He said he'd bring in my keys, but since I was at the back of the crowded bar, that didn't happen. I was a tad apprehensive since I had neither my car keys nor a valet ticket, and that's not good when the valet stand is closing up. (I drive an old guy's car, not something worthy of Ferris Bueller shenanigans, but still.) Anyway. For Saturday night, I was just trying the various cocktails since I'd heard so much about the mixology talents. Neither of the drinks I had really tripped my trigger, and whatever I had with cayenne pepper just did not work for me at all. I grabbed a straw to try to drink around the cayenne, but ended up leaving it on the bar 2/3 full. Overall, I feel like H&F tries too hard to fabricate its own hipness, what with the pointless valet (there's plenty of spots!), manufactured scarcity of the burger, and weird/icky drinks. In my eyes, it's not hip so much as hipster pretentious. Now take your fist-sized rock and let the stoning commence.
(2)Courtney C.
We visited Atlanta to try the "Best Burger in America." Scratch that, we came to visit my brother, but the burger was a close second. We'd talked about the elusive burger for weeks and how the restaurant makes it hard to obtain just to create hype. All of this buzz couldn't be right, right? It absolutely was. We took a bus around 6:30 PM on Friday because there was no way in hell we were going to let this burger escape us. We ended up missing the bus stop because apparently they don't announce the name of the bus stops like they do in Chicago. We ended up at the end of the line completely confused. At this point, we'd already had a few cocktails (and by few, I mean at least 3 each) so I had to deal with my brother and husband tipsy and almost in tears that I screwed everything up and made them miss the only thing in life that they wanted. Melodramatic, much? Fast forward 45 minutes and we made it to H&F. They both ran into the doors and immediately ask "DID WE MISS THE BURGERS?" We were told that there were still plenty of burgers left and that a wait for a table was an hour and a half. We hung out in the bar and ordered a few drinks. The bar was packed too and we ended up just in the way. Once a few people got their tables, we were able to sit down in the bar and order some food. (Around 8 PM, we asked how many burgers had been ordered and our server said 17. There were only 7 burgers left two hours before serving time. Yowza) Here's what we tried while we waited: -Roasted eggplant - we originally wanted the stuffed peppers, but they were out. The server assured us that the eggplant was way better anyway and we were not disappointed. The eggplant was very soft and delectible. -Deviled eggs 3 ways- Since there were 3 of us, we each got 1 half. My husband devoured the jalapeno one so I didn't get to try that, but my bro and I each took a bite out of the ham and pickle ones. Of the two, I thought the pickle one was the best but they were both really good. -Pimento cheese- I could have just kept eating this all night. I'd never tried pimento cheese until visiting Atlanta, but did have it a few times after H&F. Theirs was, by far, the best. So creamy! -Sapelo Island Clams-Besides the burger, this was my favorite thing of the night. (It also happens to be on the "100 things you must eat in Atlanta before you die" list) The broth was almost like a clam chowder base. Super salty and really filling. I wish they would have brought me about 10 more pieces of bread to go with the broth though, one wasn't nearly enough to soke up all of that amazing juice. After what felt like forever, we got a table. Not much time passed and then we heard the "IT'S BURGER TIME" call. Everyone started cheering and jumping out of their seats (and by everyone, I mean the two males at my table.) About 10 more minutes passed, and we had the burgers in front of us. It's important to note too that we only ordered 2 for the three of us to share because we didn't want to be burger hogs. We'd prepared a plan on how we were going to split the burgers up once they were brought out. The plan was all shot to hell once the burgers were on the table and it was every man/woman for themselves. I probably got the least amount of the actual burger, but dear Lord it was perfect. At one point, I think I blacked out and I do remember eating most of the burger with my eyes closed. I heard that it's hard to eat the burger without making audible noises, so I tried to eat it silently. It WAS impossible and I know that I made quite a few disturbing noises. What makes this burger so much better than every other piece of beef I've consumed in my life? First, it's the meat to cheese to bun ratio. They have it absolutely perfected. There's just a little bit of bun draping over the most perfect patty you've tasted in your life. The taste profile of it reminded me a lot of an In-n-Out burger, with a thicker patty and even juicier than the West Coast version. The patty itself was simply delicious. They don't put much on it, just cheese, homemade pickles and grilled onions, but that's because the patty speaks for itself and there's no need to mask the taste. People told us that we're stupid for waiting so long and everyone's entitled to their opinions, but they're the stupid ones. My dinner at H&F can now be considered the best meal I've ever had in my life and I thank every single person at H&F for making that possible.
(5)Benjamin G.
I'm sure more than enough people have peppered their reviews with how awesome the burger is and how wonderful this place is in general. I can only agree. The vibe is just spectacular. It's any culinary's dream with dry-aged meats hanging in glass cases, clear views to the kitchen (which is nothing less than perfect), simple lines, limited seating, walk-ins and no reservations, and a menu that reads on one page for Brunch. It's nothing short amazing. The burger: I won't take time dissecting it. What I will say is that the burger is what I think every burger in the country should emulate. It's the simple care, affection, and design that makes a good burger. Not Kobe beef, onion rings, and some sort of sriracha glaze BBQ sauce or some other schmancy shit. H&F has portioned their burger perfectly. It's an easy size to pick up and eat with one hand, which I love. I don't want a forklift in order to maneuver my burger. The shining star is the consideration for toppings. Great cheese choice, incredible pickles, onions, and a nicely sized bun. This burger is what I could call as close to the "definition" of what a "burger" truly is. Oh, and the mustard and ketchup served with the burger are wonderfully complex. Both were great for the fries and, in moderation, on the burger. I really dig the BBQ-esque flavor of the ketchup. Most of the time, I'm not really interested in trying house-made ketchup as it's always mediocre. However, the complexity of the H&F variety keeps you curious and coming back for more. Much more, in fact. That mustard is round about the same as far as interesting. Rather spicy but sour, smooth, and provides another avenue of flavor. I'm a huge fan of plain yellow mustard and H&F nailed the head on another variety I find myself wanting more of. H&F has my vote. I can easily say that the burger lives up the every expectation and truly houses every statute that other burger savants I working to create in their kitchens. Carry on, boys.
(5)Aliza L.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Atlanta. I have been here half a dozen times and already my friendly waiter knows my usual drink. The restaurant is small and doesn't take reservations, but that definitely should not deter you to go. I normally head there with friends and grab a drink at the bar while I wait for my table. I've never had to wait more then thirty minutes. The cocktails here are amazing. This is definitely the place to drink cocktails over beer and wine. The food here is amazing. I would suggest going with a few friends so you can try a bunch of things. I highly recommend starting off with the bread basket...there are a bunch of different bread in there (my favorite is the one with chunks of parmesan in it). You must also get the pork buns and the bone marrow (don't be scared, just try it). The one thing I get EVERY time I am here is the carbonara with a farm fresh egg yoke right on top. IT IS TO DIE FOR. Last time I had the caramel Bacon popcorn for dessert...I should of taken my waiters advice and had it as an appetizer....didn't satisfy my sweet tooth. In the winter time you must get the sticky toffee pudding...its sinful and delicious.
(5)Mickey D.
Fun meal. We showed up around 7:15 on a Saturday, so I guess we shouldn't have been surprised when told that the wait would be an hour and a half. And the bar was packed beyond standing-room. But this night, we had faith. After standing outside for a few minutes, some space cleared in the bar and after claiming it, someone immediately came over and took our drink order. The three of us each ordered a signature cocktail, and they were each fantastic (and better be for $12 each.) After only 30 minutes, our table was ready. I guess that hour and a half was a bit of a sandbag. Despite the crush of a Saturday night, our server really took his time with us, made a bunch of solid recommendations when asked and generally did a good job of making me feel relaxed, which is no easy task as I still have nightmares about my time waiting tables on busy nights. I have a bit of restaurant anxiety. We ordered six items to share, plus two more for dessert: Peach salad: Most boring thing we had, but the candied bacon really makes it. Grilled Mortadella: Comes with a deep-fried egg and blueberry preserves. Ordered because of the unusual combo, this was my favorite dish we had. Beef heart: Fairly generous portion on this one, and tasty. Just a slightly different texture than rare steak. The fennel salad served with it pairs nicely. Marrow: Actually a little disappointing. Still good, but the gratin kind of overpowers the marrow. Jade beans: A favorite of our table. Perfectly done and a touch spicy. Fried oysters: Perfect. Another group favorite. Peach pie: Wonderful. Pork fat caramel: Great. Ordered all at once (except dessert), everything came out well-timed and plates were cleared quickly. Service was unimpeachable. My one real complaint is the noise, but that is hardly unusual. We were still able to talk, so it could have been worse. I'd been here previously for the burger at brunch (ho-hum, it's pretty great), and it was nice to finally come down and enjoy the rest of the menu. And there's plenty left to explore here.
(5)Bill S.
On a recent business trip to "the ATL" we were on a quest to check this place out. Based on all the Food Network and Travel Chanel pub we wanted to experience H & F for ourselves. The experience exceeded our expectations ! We figured we'd have to get there early since we knew they only served 24 of their "special" burgers per evening, ( precisely at 10 pm ). So we arrived around 7:30 and were added to the "burger list". We sat at the bar and began to order some small plate appetizers in anticipation of our 10 O'clock meal. We had a cured meat sampler a pickled sampler, bok choy, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, a homemade pretzel and deep fried kale with bacon. Each dish was creative, amazing and delicious. If I had to choose just one, I'd go with the fried kale. It was such a unique dish, I've never tasted anything like it. The burger arrived, as promised, a midst a lot of "fan fair", and deservedly so ! Cooked to perfection, the meat was full of flavor, the condiments ( homemade pickle, grilled onion, homemade bun and cheese ) complimented the burger but did not overpower or take away from the flavor. Isn't that what you want in a great burger ? I now know, firsthand, why this burger has made so many top 10 lists. In addition to the great food, the service is also extraordinary. Our bartender / waiter was truly an artist when it came to mixing cocktails ( this from a guy who doesn't drink ) but it was like watching a virtuoso do his thing behind the counter. I also believe he was endowed with some sort of Jedi powers, because he anticipated our needs before we spoke them. I can see this being a regular stop on future trips to Atlanta.
(5)John T.
I needed to understand what the hype was about. I see H&F on the food network, in mags and the bar won a James Beard award. So we hit it last night as the mystery burger is now a regular menu item and we are on a mission. I have had my share of burgers and if you have too then you know this is an art and not all of them are created equally. This burger is OUTSTANDING. It is really simple with 2 thinner patties, red onion, nice cheese and house made pickles. Bun is perfect. I added just a touch of house made mayo. First bite is good, second is better and by third you understand that the hype is actually street Cred. We started with a Sidecar and this is a difficult drink to make and get right. It was delicious. We then did a tour of exotic old time Bourbon cocktails. All were good. My only hesitation on a full five stars were that the atmosphere is cramped and the charcuterie was a bit disappointing. But when I had the desert which was a salty caramel toffee pudding. Brilliant. Five stars became the obvious choice. All burger lovers should put this at the top of their list....
(5)Michael W.
The food is awesome here. The best thing I tasted was the Pork Belly Buns. It had an American twist on the popular Taiwanese street food. The buns resembled more of the American hamburger buns stuffed with Asian slaw and tender fatty pork belly. Delicious! I also had the bone marrow served with bread and a vinaigrette salad. The marrow was so delicious and buttery with a bread crumb texture on top. Excellent! Service was quick and prompt and we were in a rush so our server made sure everything came out quickly and got us our checks super fast! We missed out on the 10 oclock burgers, but there was no way we'd wait 2 hours for that anyways. They looked good, but not good enough for a 2 hour wait. That's insane! Was told they were sold out at 7:30 and they didn't get their burgers until 9:30. I don't get how a small place like this can do that and not turn their tables more effectively? Anywho, still a nice place to enjoy an intimate ambiance and delicious dinner fare.
(5)Lisa W.
This place just gets better and better the more of a local I become. The bar tenders here are as awesome as their creations. I have never had a bad drink and they have always had the perfect suggestion for what I was in the mood for. The Maître d was super friendly and informative, we even got a complimentary dish (the poached egg) while we waited and let me tell you it was awesome. Love this place
(5)Alexandra W.
Awesome ambience, service, and food! I could have drank the Mule Variations all night! Food was all delicious and cost less than expected. All cocktails were $13, but were well worth the price. We had the oyster slider, catfish, some oyster and mushroom cream thing, and the coveted burger. Definitely make a reservation! The restaurant is tiny, and we were lucky to find a table in the bar area on Friday night.
(5)Lindsay A.
Haven't had a bad meal. However, the acoustics suck in the bar. If you have hearing issues with large crowds, don't bother! LOL. Otherwise, you'll just sit an nod like you understand. I have yet to have a famous burger. Drinks are always great as well. Service is great too!
(4)Rian A.
Pricey but worth every cent. I always suggest at least $60 a head before going. Don't be put off by portion sizes (drinks/food). Everything is decadent and concentrated. Two drinks is a safe bet. They will be the most expertly prepared drinks you've gotten and you will have to sip them...no guzzling through a straw here, this is authentic cocktailing. It gets crowded, very fast at night but somehow the servers still do a great job of attending to you. I usually get cheese and meat plates. The Lomo (meat), salty but not painfully so and it's my fave. I'm also a huge fan of the bone marrow. Simple, rich and perfect for the place that makes bomb ass baked breads; don't be afraid to slather all that goodness on your ciabatta! I also die for the carbonara. But don't think about calories, it's like they basted it in butter. It's sooooo good. Also, when I doubt, ask your server as everyone is pretty knowledgeable about the menu (which is my favorite thing in the world). I know you despise asking someone about a menu item and they "need to go check." It's like, don't you work here? Lol Anyway, great place for cocktailing and social hour; not conducive to social media play, which is a great thing.
(5)Randy A.
What a huge disappoinment! The longest wait of my life & my party STILL never got seated-- we ended up just leaving. Completely out of control! No restaurant is worth a 3+ hour wait AND at senior citizen time too. It would help if they didn't have just 10 tables. Pathetic. Here's the warning sign: if the valet attendant has a sad look on their face and asks you if you want to check on wait times before they take your car... JUST LEAVE!
(1)Carlos J. C.
Deviled eggs are awesome, you must try the burger though, so try to get there before nine thirty as they do a very limited amount every night. Great environment, a little crowded sometimes but usually wonderful for a few drinks.
(5)Cindy H.
A year ago, I ate here to see what the hype was about. The burgers were good, but I haven't been back. So in my book, if the food isn't crave worthy. It's just okay. The wait isn't worth it in my opinion. The parking situation isn't worth it. The prices? C'mon. so not worth it. I would rather eat at Grindhouse Killer Burgers or Farm Burger and avoid the pomp and circumstance.
(3)Katie C.
Love Holeman and Finch; especially the bar! My experience is unique in that I've only been to the restaurant for their bar/spirits classes. They have an amazing schedule of classes that I highly recommend. I've been to the bar tending 101 and agave spirits class and both were exceptional. These bartenders really know what they're talking about and they are truly excited to share their knowledge with anyone who is interested. The classes come with lunch which was fantastic both times. Unlike their usual fare, the kitchen got to branch out for the agave class and include Latin inspired food including chicken mole and braised goat. It was really, really good. Highly recommend that you visit the bar if you geek out on cocktails and spirits.
(4)Nemil S.
It's hard to find a good cocktail place in Atlanta, and this is definitely one of the best. They change their cocktail menu often enough where I don't get bored, and if you ever want one the classics they're happy to make it! If I am feeling like being different, the waiters and waitresses always have a great suggestion for whatever is striking my fancy at the moment! Also, if you want to make something you like at home, head on over to their Bottle Shop where they have a database of all the cocktails they serve at HF and Restaurant Eugene and knowledgeable people to help. So, for the menu: Hot Dog - A little bit underwhelming, I was expecting more of a 'ballpark frank' style hotdog, but got something skinny. Pork Skin Noodle - DELICIOUS! All of the ingredients go together very nicely. Tasty dish. Sweetbreads - The waiter warned us before ordering this dish, but we knew what we were in for. It definitely has an interesting texture. Tastes delicious with all of the ingredients together. Gratin of Marrow - Very delicious on the country bread! I liked this A LOT more than the marrow at Leons. H&F Bread Box - you get a lot of different bread for the price, definitely good for sharing, and easy to eat with drinks. Deviled Eggs Three Ways - The deviled eggs are delicious but a bit pricey, you get three halves. Hand Chopped Steak Tartare - I'm not a huge fan of potatoes (I know, I'm weird), so personally this isn't one of my favorite. Everyone else enjoyed it though. Fried Apple Pie - My favorite dessert here! A big piece of HOT apple pie with cold vanilla icecream! Yummmmm!!! Burger - I've gotten the burger three times now, twice during 10PM and once during brunch. Both times it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING DELICIOUS FANTASTICAL!!!! I think it is my favorite burger and not too bad priced at $12. The fries that came with it were average (again, not a huge potato fan). Brunch - the brunch line was really long, we waited for about 90 minutes before being seated (and they don't serve alcohol until 12:30 *sadface*). They told us that by the time they open their doors, there is already 40-50 people waiting. My advice is to get their early or really late. It looked like people that got there 30min before closing got seated right away.
(5)Kristin B.
Finally made it here since the burger is now on the menu. Had a 7pm reservation on a Thursday night and got seated around 715. Gave us time to get a drink at the bar, where they have great craft cocktails. After we sat, service was great. Split several small plates: caramel bacon popcorn, deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and the chicken liver pate. Excellent pimento cheese, best I've had. We enjoyed the deviled eggs, the bread and butter pickle one was our favorite. Bacon caramel popcorn was good but I would probably skip it next time. Excellent chicken liver pate, although I didn't love the sweetness of the jelly topper, it was easy to knock off though. We then both got burgers for our entree and they absolutely live up to the hype. Delicious fries and housemade ketchup. Either the best burger I've had in town or at least tied for best. Great dinner. The restaurant space is very small with mostly tables for two. There was one large table in the center of the room that had several couples In different parties directly next to each other. We were fortunate to have a table for two by the window but I think I might have been a little uncomfortable if I was dining directly next to couples I didn't know.
(4)Lilly Y.
Food is excellent, as well as the service. I came for Sunday brunch to get the famous burger (which I'll get to in a minute) and was glad the reviews matched my experience. I first learned about H&F on Anthony Bourdain's Travel Channel show, "The Layover" and I can see why he made it a point to stop by. We sat in the bar because the wait was over an hour in the dining room (note: the bar stools and high tops are seat yourself, so you can put your name on the hostess' list and cross it off if you get a spot in the bar). The wait probably gets backed up quickly because they take the time to do everything correctly the first time, and the dining room isn't very big. It was fun talking to the bartenders and watching them make drinks during our visit. For awhile, we went over and watched the cooks preparing stuff; there's a glass window looking into the kitchen near the hostess stand. Everyone paid a lot of attention to detail and you could taste it. The food came out pretty quickly and was hot off the grill. If you haven't heard already, the burger is fantastic, especially with the Southern Cola to drink. I almost didn't want to put sauce on it because the whole thing just tastes so good by itself. If you go during Sunday Brunch, it's a regular on the menu (which works out for those who can't make it for the late night service). However, I would recommend getting extra ketchup with your order, especially if you're a heavy sauce person. My date and I went through almost three times the given amount between spreading it on the burger and dipping the fries in it. They graciously handed over extra ketchup without a fuss or extra charge, and even gave us an extra side of fries on the house by request. Bottom line: it's an awesome place to eat and hang out, and you definitely need to prioritize it on your restaurant list!
(5)Larry W.
Imagine a restaurant that has one dish. Yes, one dish. Now imagine that this one dish is only served after 10PM and that in order to get one, you have to arrive 2-3 hours early and sit and order overpriced tidbits while you wait and wait for your dish to come. So, if people are willing to do all this to eat this dish, it must be something fabulous, right? Maybe an incredible lobster or duck or rare fish, something amazing and exotic? No? Guess again. The amazing dish that people are jumping through hoops for is A CHEESEBURGER! That's right. H&F has devised the most amazing con job imaginable. They have a system where they cook a small number of these hamburgers each night and force people to arrive early when the only food available is expensive little morsels of nothing notable and overpriced drinks. Then the payoff is a hamburger. A very good hamburger, but a hamburger none the less. I can't imagine that anyone would come to H&F to eat any of the other odd-ball dishes on the menu, if it were not for the hamburgers. It appears that Atlanta diners are easily brainwashed into putting up with this sort of manipulation and many of them come away grateful for the experience. Personally, I felt manipulated and used after my recent experience there. Portions are tiny. Prices are high. Cocktails run about $13. The beer is bottled not draft. The staff seem to have a level of enthusiasm that borders on the manic. Apparently, they've been brainwashed too. At 10PM, the chef comes out and shouts that the burgers are ready and everyone is expected to jump for joy. The diners apparently think all of this is so, so hip. It's anything but hip. It's actually rather sad to see people falling for this shtick.
(2)Ruoqi Z.
There are some times when you can wait for a table in a place bearing the occasional cold breeze, h&f is one of this place. The caramel bacon popcorn is always worth coming back for. The drink is great. The burger and the steak tartar is divine. It's a perfect place for a late night snack and Sunday brunch.
(5)Ken C.
Amazing food and dining experience. Hospitable staff at door and bar set tone for great experience. Yes you will need a reservation! 1-2 hour quote on Wednesday night. We opted to eat are bar and had to fight for those seats. It is a small plates dining experience so dont go expecting big portions. Bartenders very knowledgeable about food and wine and offered great suggestions. It isn't cheap, but it was great. Must get the burger!
(5)Antonio V.
The. Best. Burger. If you want an excellent burger, go to Holeman and Finch. I do not recommend their alcoholic beverages (they are probably to sophisticated for my pallet). Drink first. Take a cab or über. Then eat the burger.
(5)Jack H.
The burger extravaganza is a bit of a spectacle, but we found it well worth the 2 hours we sat in the bar area waiting. With an impressive craft beer, wine, and cocktail list as well as excellent appetizers, we had more than enough to keep our minds busy and our bellies full until 10:00. The burgers themselves are a masterpiece of childhood nostalgia, hewing to Chef Linton Hopkins' ideal of local and homemade ingredients while not shying away from using good old Kraft singles for cheese because, hey, it's the meltiest and it's exactly what your dad put on your burgers when you were a kid. Two 4 oz. patties that send juice running down your wrists, on soft house-baked buns, simply dressed with cheese, pickle, and onion - artful in its simplicity yet dazzling in its execution. You've got to know what you're in for if you want one of those burgers, whining about the hype isn't going to help any. The waitstaff was attentive all the way through the clock striking 10 and we were glad we spent the time in the bar. I highly recommended H&F to some friends passing through town, and they were no less impressed. I now give the same recommendation to Yelpers.
(5)Johnny D.
Had heard about this place a few times on television, so I finally go an opportunity to go last night. I really enjoyed it. Everything that we all tried was very good. OMG! The Duck Pastrami is delicious! Although it's a small portion for a man with a hearty appetite, I think that was my favorite dish of the night. My friends ordered the fried oysters and the calamari which they both were in agreement that their dishes were really good. I then ordered "The Burger", which was very cheesy like I like it. I ordered The Monkey Bread, but unfortunately I didn't get it because the server forgot to place the order. I will definitely becoming back to this place again. My only issue is signage, I was driving and trying to find the place so I kept passing it, lol, cause trying to read and drive in Buckhead at night, you can only imagine. My only recommendation would be, if you decide to go here on a whim as I did, make reservations online or be prepared to wait. We had a 45 minute wait for 3 people, but it wasn't bad because I was looking forward to trying it so I wasn't going to leave. Let me know what you think of this place when you go. Hopefully, you will enjoy it as much as I did. Let me know.
(4)Julee D.
I was there on Thursday night. This place gets alot of hype regarding their burgers and cocktails. I was a bit disappointed on the cocktail side. Very petite (5oz), pricey cocktails. (Though I did not order the burger that night, I had it at Turner Field and thought it was pretty good.) For my meal, I ordered a pasta dish with pancetta and too much black pepper. My friend ordered the bbq pork belly which I had a bite. It was yummy but very petite portions. Though I was a bit underwhelmed by the food and average customer service, I would give it another try on Sunday to experience the brunch.
(2)K V.
I'll keep this one brief and to the point. Loved every single thing out of about 7 (?) things we tried including dessert. Fantastic.
(5)Michael S.
We were visiting Atlanta for the weekend and decided to try for ourselves one of only 24 of the holy grail of all burgers that evening. We arrived at about 9:00 pm and went straight to the bar hoping to get one of this those elusive 24 burgers they serve nightly. We ducked into a corner of the bar with stools not the most comfortable but it worked ordered our drinks and asked about getting a burger we were told they where out. Bummer. A table opened up in the bar so we quickly grabbed it and reviewed the menu for other options. We ordered a Deviled Eggs 3 Ways, Pimento and Cheese and Farm Egg and Pancetta Carbonara about 15 minutes had passed and the waiter came back and indicated he had one burger left and he reserved it for us. At that point I said of course but thinking I already ordered enough appetizers to offset the burger. Appetizers arrived they where unique and good. 10 minutes later it was Burger time and it was met with the traditional hoopla and fanfare by the staff which was fun. I happened to notice another party that came in after us and they also received a burger. I could not help but wonder if HF uses the old bait and switch method to sell more food and increase bill size. Nevertheless it was a good experience and fun
(3)Dillon M.
Shitty service! Waited an hour after making a reservation. The food cannot make up for my terrible experience and I will not be coming back...
(1)Rachel B.
I will preface this review by saying I came for Sunday brunch (maybe that made a difference). The wait was obnoxiously long, which would have been okay if the burger tasted good. There's a lot of hype around this restaurant, but the burger was blah. I was with a party of four people, and they all agreed it wasn't good. It was sort of like a bad White Castle burger. Their deviled eggs, however, were pretty damn tasty. Might come back - not on a Sunday - to give this place one more chance.
(2)Caleb M.
"The Best of Atlanta List" listed this as a standard setter for Atlanta last December. At its essence,"it says, "Holeman and Finch exists to serve you pork". In all of it's trappings, the rustic/industrial decoration, it's textbook schematics of the righteous mythical pig that tells you exactly where your meat of choice is coming from, it certainly seems that they take the art of meat very seriously. That being said, I was a bit underwhelmed by my pork slider. It was cooked well, but it lacked the punch I would expect from authentic southern barbecue. What I got instead, was a very fine example of a "restaurants" version of barbecue. I tried the clams--tasty. Not wow, but tasty. The rest of the menu all sounded really well, and next time I go back, I'll definitely drop some dollars and start with their charcuterie plate. The waitress said it was the place to start, and in a meat-centric restaurant who's mission is to let you "scarf down rabbit livers, lamb heart, lamb testicles, or veal brains," and has "a whole menu section revolves around vegetables."And I feel like starting there is really going help you take the journey the chefs intended. A couple notes about that journey--this is much more of a tapas-style menu. Tiny little plates, a la carte etc. Prices reflect what would be a full meal at other restaurants, so take that into consideration when you come here. This wild ride also includes a water feature--they have cocktails for days, and a "old-and-gold" menu that is approximately six years long. Bourbon, Scotch, Rye....I was like Wilbur singing Smorgasbord. An ironic analogy for this place, I know. The take-away is this: They have a liquor menu that would make Ernest Hemmingway would have practice for. Last things to note: the staff was amazing. Warm, and friendly and knowledgable. The flow, the look of the place was awesome. Gotta appreciate industrial sliding doors over the bathrooms. I'll be back. I'll be drunk. And I'll try something other than the slider.
(3)Jason C.
So first time here. You probably saw them on the food channel. They send out 20 special burgers at 10p. Great place to get homemade cocktails. However when I went they had a bad case of fruit flies. Shame as great vibe in the restaurant. Food was pretty good. Tried deviled eggs, pimento cheese, hot chicken. Chicken don't waste your time. Besides it being over the top spicy there is no flavor.
(4)Carrie Neal W.
So I feel a little disloyal to The Boy for writing an update of a spot we went to, and loved, that I just visited tonight with another man. However. My companion tonight is a very old and dear friend (and The Boy knew what I was doing), and . . . TV Cameras were involved. Seriously. My friend hadn't had the burger and we got there at 7ish, after work and to make sure we got one of the limited # (24, to be precise) burgers to have for dinner. We did start with the deviled eggs- he loved the one with jalapenos and I loved the bacon one best. Bacon - yum. We were about to tuck into our burgers - cheese, perfectly cooked at med/med rare, onion in the middle which was a surprise to me, and now they don't add bacon (harrumph) - when all of a sudden a news camera flashed right in our faces. Ok . . . you want to see me eat a burger? Yes, yes you do!! Apparently, since we were sitting at the bar and got two of the 24 burgers for the night, we became tabloid fodder. We even signed disclosures that it was ok to use our images and conversation, etc. It was funny, cool, weird . . . but the burgers were - oh so yummy. My friend was pleased with his first visit and I was happy, too. We don't know if or when we'll end up on a show - but we did all the paperwork!
(5)Brian D.
Pretentious is the best word to describe this place. We were told that we HAD to go there to try the AMAZING burgers. What no one told us was that A) they don't cook nor serve them until after 10pm and B) you have to call in earlier to reserve the limited number they do cook. I mean, get over yourselves! It's a frickin' burger and if it's so good, why limit the number and serve them so late at night? Is your intended customer so drunk they think that anything they eat is AMAZING? So, no burgers for us. What's on the rest of the menu? Not much in the way of a real meal. Lots of fru fru appetizer type nonsense and when you do order something, it's quite a small portion. Which worked out because the table three of us were seated at would never have taken a real plate anyway. The seating is cramped and far too many people are shoved into a very loud small room. I've been to MANY restaurants in Atlanta and all over the world and Holeman and Finch ranks as one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I can only imagine that those giving this HOLE a high rating haven't been anywhere else beyond McDonald's.
(1)Tracey F.
Abbbbbbbsolutely overrated. Burger was nothing special and the fried oysters bland. I wanted to believe the hype! *sad face
(2)D D.
I like simple, well prepared fresh food. Someone gave us a gift card for this restaurant. Rich food, kind of strange is what I got here, but it might be to someone else's taste. Dish towels for placemats? Expensive for what you get. The décor is so dark and depressing, too. Again, to each their own.
(2)Rex M.
I decided to go here with my gf for a date night. Our main reason was for the burger. Obviously most people that have heard of holeman and finche have all read about it or have seen it on shows like the best thing ever ( food network) or have seen it on the travel channel. The out of this world praise this burger and restaurant as a whole has received was promising. We ordered the pimento spread, veal brain, two burgers and drinks. The spread was good. The veal brain which was supposed to be served prior to the burgers because it is in fact considered a starter was terrible. Not only did it come at the end after the burger....it tasted burned. I am not a brain aficionado but my gf has had her fair share. The brain was raw on the inside and burned on the sides around the outside. The sauce it came in was considered brown butter. Far from a nice caramel brown butter. It was black and tasted burnt. Most who enjoy cooking like i do have burned oils and fats accidentally while preparing something. The taste and smell is very unpleasant. The waiter tried to tell us the sauce was a blackened butter just to make up for the lack of care the chefs put into making our meal. Now I come to the burgers. Simply put the cheese was not melted and had a fresh out of the wrapper square shape....let me actually start by saying they have the burger crossed out in red ink if as though to say it is sold out. Obviously those who go seeking this burger will ask if there are any left at which you will most likely hear the same thing we did. There are only about 2 or 4 but i can place your order now so you get them. Take in mind they now serve the burger all the time. After placing our order about 20 burgers left the kitchen before we got ours and after at least another dozen made its way out....simply put the burger has left the building because of all the hype. I am sure at one point it was an amazingly juicy quality burger. Now its quality could not rival a red robin or other chain restaurants. Your burger you make at home on the stove or grill with store bought buns and american cheese will taste better ten fold. It was very disappointing. The worst part is the place is crowded for no other reason then it being the hip well known place to go. Buyer beware. There are at least 100 other places with bigger portions cheaper prices and actual quality food within the city. Lastly, our waiter was very nice, pleasant, friendly, and took care of us along with everyone he waited on. If you do decide to go here and have a bad food experience do not take it out on the waiter. It is for the most part their job to serve and make you feel welcomed. It is the chefs job to create a amazing meal. I will not be going here again. Plenty of other places to experience with the person you care about. The only enjoyable part of the night was spending time with someone i enjoy immensely.
(1)Kristin M.
Was looking forward to a visit to Holeman & Finch, as I have visited Atlanta several times but never had a chance to try the place. Originally heard about it on the Food Network's 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate' show, then several times thereafter from locals and other chef-types. Like many people, I went for the burger and to see what the H&F experience is like in general. Went with a group of five people on a Sunday--all are locals except for me. They hadn't been before other than once or twice for a late night drink. So, we were all new to the brunch experience. We knew to try to arrive early, so we got a spot in line by 11:10am, and the restaurant opens at 11:30am on Sundays. There were four parties ahead of us is all; however, even so, we were unable to be seated in the main dining area--(the place is really much smaller than I realized)--so were directed to find a spot in the bar. We easily found a table and pulled up a chair to accommodate the five of us. The bar area filled up very quickly with diners (can order off full menu in bar) and with others who were waiting for bar spots or tables in the main dining area. Overall, we should've waited for a spot in the main dining area, as the bar became so crowded that diners and staff were constantly bumping into us or brushing up against us--felt very "hover-y" (a family kept asking us whether we were about to leave when they noticed we were getting the check) and claustrophobic. Also on the downside, our server seemed half-way out of it and took quite a while to take our food order, then appeared to forget to put in our food order for quite some time (waited an oddly long time for our food compared to other tables around us), delivered an empty french press to one of us (no coffee in it initially), failed to alert a person in our party that they don't serve any alcoholic beverages until 12:30pm then placed the wrong order anyway, and spilled water on one of us. Just really no enthusiasm and seemed confused about how to split a check...maybe was having a rough morning, but still... was just really a strange experience, and it was as if a friend of one of the main staff was randomly filling in or something but was not being paid for his work so didn't feel a need to put in any effort. In terms of food, we ordered the pimento cheese & crackers, morning bun, and of course the burgers. The burger--though a double--wasn't too overly large portion-wise, and the fries weren't a massive heap on the plate like other places. So, even if you have an average appetite, you'll probably be able to easily eat the burger and fries without feeling too stuffed. Doubt I'll return due to the crowds and poor service. Could get a comparable burger somewhere else. Bummed! Was hoping for a better experience.
(2)Edward C.
Great food, exceptional service. During a recent weekend trip to Atlanta, GA, my wife left the itinerary in my hands and I wasted no time in making sure we made a pit stop through Holeman & Finch. Now, I'm usually one to over-prepare and research quite a bit before a trip, but admittedly I was short on time on this trip and did not know much about Holeman & Finch besides the little bit I remember watching on one of Anthony Bourdain's show. Upon arrival, I was pleasantly surprised at the clean and upscale decor. For whatever reason, the clip I recall from Bourdain's show made the place looked much more like a sticky table dive bar to me. In any case, we walked in and were happily greeted by the hostess. Taking some tips from other Yelpers, we arrived late (nearly 2pm) in hopes to avoid long lines--and it worked! We were seated immediately. As the server approached, we wasted no time in ordering an iced tea and 2 orders of "The Burger." After having waited what seemed like 20+ minutes for our order, the server came by and noticed that we unfortunately had not received our food. (This being our first time here, I had no idea if the burgers just took a while to make or if something had gone wrong in the kitchen.) It turns out, the server told us, the kitchen somehow lost our ticket...but on the flip side, to make up for this she picked up our tab! WOW! Our burgers arrived minutes later, just as delicious as everyone else probably has described. Fresh patties paired with perfectly soft buns. Easily an "A" burger on any day. The fries were also fresh, light, crunchy and delicious. To my chagrin, I have a sweet tooth and could not avoid asking if I could also order one of their famed cinnamon buns for dessert. Knowing the tab was paid for, I felt a little sheepish asking, but the server was extremely nice and even offered root beer floats on top! (wow again!). I didn't take her up on the offer, though, haha. Our server was amazing...I really wish I caught her name to call it out here, but unfortunately didn't... To cap off our meal, on our way out as we were no more than 20 yards from the door of the restaurant, the hostess chased us out to thank us and wish us well with a big, happy smile. (wow, yet again!) It's been a long while since I've seen such service. If the food alone wasn't already delicious enough to write about, the exceptional service just about blew me away. Two thumbs up, Holeman & Finch, for running a superb joint. I'm sold, and I will happy dine here upon any future return to the ATL.
(5)Joanne B.
I came in on a Sunday recently, this is my fourth time visiting this place. It is always spot on for after work drink mingle place. However, I really wanted to give the famous burger a try! The Atlanta burger scene has worn out my love for burgers but this experience has renewed my believe of burger with cheese. Everything and I mean everything was right about this burger and fries. Sauces made in house but the burger was so delicious it didn't need any sauces. The bun, perfectly cooked, the best cheese perfectly proportioned and melted on a juicy delicious patty. I am literally salivating writing this review. Delicious in every way, nice beer to join it up makes for a nice Sunday experience!
(5)Jeremy A.
Yep, you can probably imagine I went here for the burger and it was very good. For sure one of the best ive had in the city. They have a very cool bar that doesnt seem to big for its britches considering they are in buckhead. I liked it alot and will absolutely be back for another burger and to try the rest of the stuff on the menu.
(4)Glen T.
I've been to Holeman & Finch several times. BEFORE the burgers were only offered at a certain time. Because I go with the same people all the time we've noticed during our first visits they play this game of keeping you at the bar and ordering those carefully measured drinks at the bar. This time this came into play at the wrong time. Initially I was told that the wait was 20 minutes. After 30 minutes the hostess, Tracy, comes to the bar area where we are sitting and asked if we wanted to order more drinks because there was one more party ahead of us. Between that time myself and my friend who I was dining with used the restroom, which requires you to walk through the restaurant, and noticed that it areas was half empty. Once finally seated, an hour later, we were sat the the "community table", even though there was an empty table near us. We went to order and the waiter says that they ran our of burgers. We paid our bar tab and left. On the way out we had a conversation with Tracy and asked her if the restaurant was half empty, why were we just being seated? She said she was holding those tables for reservations. This concept blows my mind. People who were late for their reservations were having tables held for them, however there's a cramped bar-area full of people waiting for a table....TO SPEND MONEY! We then asked her why did they run out of burgers so early, she said "We encourage our guests to try other things on our menu" Dear Tracy, When you come to a restaurant where the most popular item on the menu is a burger, guess what? THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE WILL ORDER! In addition, if I wanted my mother at Holeman and Finch to decide what I should and should not be 'encouraged' to eat, I would have invited her to the restaurant. As I was leaving Tracy, was also having a discussion with the bartender (probably considers himself a mixologist based on the way the drinks are made) about how the customers were obviously getting on her nerves...maybe she's not cut out for what she CHOSE to do.
(1)Julia R.
I was extremely disappointed by the service I received. My boyfriend and I ventured over to H&F after dinner for a drink tonight, and after enjoying my first drink I requested another. The waiter turned away and another woman showed up at the table and told me that she saw me "stumble in" and go "straight to the bathroom" and that "I should stick to water for a while." I was extremely offended because I had only enjoyed 3 drinks throughout the course of the evening (only 1 at H&F) and was by no means too intoxicated to enjoy another. I quickly gave her this explanation, and had no idea that I had "stumbled" on my way to the bathroom. Sorry I have a knee problems and can't walk in heels but that by NO means justifies me being cut off from enjoying another drink just because someone makes a quick judgment. I have never in my life been kicked out of a bar or been cut off from drinks because I've been too intoxicated and feel offended and utterly turned off by this experience. Needless to say Holeman and Finch will never be receiving my business or praise again.
(1)Danielle E.
I love everything about Holeman & Finch. The burger is everything they build it up to be and more. My only recommendation is that you try one of everything (do not skip the pork belly sandwich or the carbonara.
(5)Fuudcritic C.
Super friendly staff! After many attempts going there on a week night, at 9pm to find out they were out of burgers. yyeeehawww...discovered that they put out 200 burgers on Sundays. Lines were long but we managed to find a seat a the bar. Well worth it!
(4)Chris C.
First time in Atlanta and this place blew my socks off. If you are into fabulous flavors and nose to tail, this is the place. Had a great waiter and let him pick dishes and drinks for us the entire night. Amazing!!!!!!!! Even the vegetable dishes were great.
(5)Cherry L.
My original plan was to go and eat the10pm burger after arriving in Atalanta around 9. But due to bad weather, didnt arrive until close to 10!! I was so disappointed that my friend and I wouldnt make the 10pm deadline :( But we decided to try anyways. After getting lot for 10min and not realizing that HF is right next to Ibiza/across the street from Panera on P'tree. We finally made it! Once we got inside, i saw them preparing the burgers in the window...they looked sooooooooooooo good--so I went for it, I asked if there were any burgers that we could still order...and guess what? Someone had JUST canceled their order so here was ONE burger left!!!!!!! and damnnn...that 10pm burger is SO good Since one burger split between the 2 of us wasnt enough, we also ordered the: slow cooked bershire pork belly soft grits and chow chow--this was really yummy! and the mussels--had really good flavor, but a little too much butter/oily i wanted to try some of their other things....but wasnt feeling too adventurous....maybe next time. overall--burger wasnt too expensive, but plus the other things we ordered....it was a little expensive for the amount food we got. yummmm.
(4)Juan D.
Do yourself and your party a favor and go to Bocado. The burger here is good but not as good as bocado and a few other places in town. This place is always way too crowded for its own good. The drinks are amazing but it will take you forever to get to the bar. This leads to an overall frustrating experience for a hungry customer, but hey at least they are not still going for the 25 budget / night gimmick. For the staff: You guys do an amazing job navigating this crowded place and getting the food out quick but when people are done, it's time to go. People with reservations should not have to wait 30 minutes if they show up on time.
(3)Kevin P.
I'd recommend going with a group so that you can get a variety of options and share them. I liked the deviled eggs, heirloom tomatoes, and the cheese tray, but I didn't have anything I couldn't get at five other Atlanta restaurants. I suppose I could have gotten the lamb testicles or trotter, but my palate isn't nearly that refined. I've heard several people rave about the bacon popcorn, but it was seriously just okay. No one in our group of five was wowed by it in the least. I thought the service was okay, not horrible but definitely not awesome, especially given that we were there before the rush hit (and way too early to even think about waiting for the burger).
(3)Maria S.
I'm in love! (And I haven't even tried the famous burger.) H&F is my kind of restaurant. Expert, attentive staff and thoughtful, well-prepared food and drinks. Sleek industrial interior design, with no overhead television sets. Friendly, local vibe, with an ever-increasing energy that grows into a fever pitch as the hour of the burger approaches. My favorite way to experience the joy of Holeman & Finch Public House is to arrive early. Way early, like right after they open at 5:00 PM. You'll be able to snag a parking spot in the garage, a coveted corner spot at the bar, and the attention of the master mixologists behind it. These lovely men and women know how to prepare adult libations, and no matter how busy the joint gets, they never waver in their attention to detail. If you like gin martinis, I recommend the Valley Forge, made with bluecoat gin, cocci americano, canton ginger liqueur, and bittermens grapefruit bitters. As to the food, my favorites so far include the hand chopped steak tartare, whatever fresh mushrooms are on the farm section of the menu, and a plate of cured meats and local cheeses. All these are excellent for snacking at the bar while enjoying several cocktails. (Note - do try the smoked duck ham. It's amazing.) If you prefer to enjoy your dinner seated at a table, H&F does have a very small, narrow room available on a first come, first served basis. There are no reservations. But I think you miss out on what makes this place truly special if you hide away in that part of the restaurant. Stick to the bar area. That's where the magic happens.
(5)Elie H.
I read so much about this place as being the most hip and best burger in Atlanta. I went twice to this place before writing this review. I eat out 5 times a week and eat 3 burgers every week. Here's my review: 1-ambiance: Hip, scattered dressy couples with some hipsters who came in here to check the best burger. It's a crowded place. 2-staff: The majority are nice and very polite. 3-service: I think waiting 25min to get 3 glasses of wine at the bar and waiting 50 minutes for a burger is ridiculous... 4-The Burger: Certainly not the best! Two patties, well done with American cheese. They don't even offer to make it other than well done.. The two patties are not tasty or juicy. There's more hype than a good burger. I haven't tried other items in the menu bit j can tell you that the burger is a regular pub burger! And definitely not the best. And doesn't deserve the 50minutes wait. If you are going to this place just for its burger I recommend you to go somewhere else in midtown Atlanta..
(1)Brittiany M.
I love the concept of the restaurant with 24 burgers at night and a very limited menu at Brunch. Get there at 11:00 on Sundays if you don't want to wait in line when they open at 11:30. The Burger was excellent but was it the best burger ever? NO.... but the hype behind it does make it pretty yummy :) A Coke is 3.00 and is presented to you in a glass bottle, so I assume no refills. I will definitely go back and all the reviews about this place are definitely on point. Parking is iffy ...
(4)Jordan R.
Great burger! Important to note they do NOT allow you to add anything to your burger...it comes as is. Very small and crowded inside. We had a party of 5 and were crammed at a very tiny table. The wait for the food was EXTREMELY long. They make their own ketchup and it's pretty good too. Overall, great burger..ok service.
(4)Justin O.
Top notch service with quality food and drinks. They are known for their famous H&F Burger, but you must arrive early to get your name on the list to reserve one and you can't leave until they are served. They hit the grill at 10 and by 10:15 you are enjoying a delicious double stack that is made of 100% in house ingredients with the exception of the cheese.
(5)Alisha D.
True American gastropub. Food and drinks are delicious with a regularly rotating menu. Small plates, tapas style, and easy to share and try lots of things. If it's on the menu, go for the pork belly sandwich. And don't skip out on those yeast rolls! Perfect for any date night.
(5)Gigi R.
Nice combination classic cocktails and fresh concoctions of summer fruits and fresh herbs. The bar has an urban industrial feel and warms up as the it begins to fill. The deviled eggs are a must, along with the steak tartare. If you haven't tried their legendary burgers you are missing out. But get their early, place your order and prepare to wait. They have a crazy system which creates a desire to win the pleasure of a taste. Unnecessary, but we all want what we think we can't have ... enjoy a charcuterie and cheese selection while you wait!
(4)Joe C.
I absolutely love H + F. The burgers are the best in Atlanta and the ambiance is great. The bar is one of the best in Atlanta as well. Can't wait until I get back here!
(5)Steven D.
Food $12 Sunday burger. Probably the best I've tried. It makes Five Guys taste like McDonalds. All the ingredients fit perfectly. The meat is lean without being bland. The fries were good but the ketchup was a little to sweet for me. Decor Modern and cramped. The couple sitting next to us were so close that they could hear our awkward conversations. The bathroom is clean but it has the slide doors and not the hinges. I hate slide doors with a passion. Service I came here after eating a full meal at 1kept and was seated after a two hour wait. Restaurant hopping is a lot more difficult than bar hopping. After waiting two hours, we had to wait another 30 min to get our seats. The server was very friendly but also seemed rushed. They closed in 30 min. Server was quick and filled our waters. Would I come here again Probably not. I got there at 12 to get a table for six at 2:30 pm. The burger is amazing but I'm also inpatient. It's a must try for burger lovers but I won't be a regular.
(5)Sebastian M.
Best burgers in the city but is a bitch to get one. It's 80% hype. But boy that 20% is legit deliciousness.
(4)Russ M.
The Burger at 10PM is all that its reputation says and more. The burger itself is outstanding and the experience is tremendous! I can't wait to go back and do it again!
(5)Bryan S.
This is probably my favorite restaurant/bar in Atlanta. The bar program is truly world class. The burger is worth the hype, but it's far from the only reason to eat or drink here. In fact, I don't usually get the burger. The menu changes frequently, so I ask the servers for what's good, and they have never steered me wrong. There have been a number of personnel changes in the last year. I've been on the lookout for a decrease in quality, but I haven't noticed any. One caveat is that this is a small place, and the crowd can be overwhelming at times. If you really want a burger, you must come early or on an off night.
(5)John C.
My wife and I have lived in Atlanta for more than a year and were extremely excited to try this place. The service was great and the staff were nice. However, the food was extremely overpriced and portion sizes were almost comically small. We ordered a starter, two items from the "parts" section, and an entree. We ended up getting two small slices of lambs testicles and a similarly small amount of sweetbreads. As for the pasta entree, it initially came out barely room temperature; the staff quickly remade it and the dish was quite good in the end. However, it was such a small portion that I doubt one could make that small a portion of pasta at home if they tried. They've added the burger to the menu full time, with the staff stating that most people get it. I know it's Buckhead, but there no way you can use "Public House" in the name and charge those prices for such little food. I would recommend just going to a Braves game and getting the HF burger there; it would be cheaper.
(2)Lucy W.
Yes, there's a long wait, especially on a Saturday night...and yes, I went across to Restaurant Eugene to have an appetizer while waiting before going back to Holeman and Finch to get the "real" food and dessert. I had to try this place, since it's been raved about so much. I understand the obsession, though I would have to be in the proper mood to put up with the wait again. First of all, I didn't expect the restaurant to be so tiny...only a handful of tables and a bar area...no wonder the wait is so long! Had a great gingery Moscow Mule with homemade ginger beer. I ordered the pasta carbonara with pancetta and a raw farm egg (always my favorite part of this pasta). Everything was fresh and the pasta noodles were obviously homemade...so delicious! I also tried the pimento cheese that was ordered for our table to share...I normally am not a huge fan of pimento cheese, but I liked it. The highlight of our meal was the dessert- the sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream...heavenly, though not too sticky...the edges there the toffee had a slight crunch was my favorite part. Service was excellent...we were well looked after by our server and those who delivered our food and drinks. We had the prime corner table toward the back that has been mentioned by other Yelpers...the other small tables are pretty small and intimate so I'm glad we sat at a table with a little more room. Great people watching while waiting...some of the outfits people in Buckhead/Brookwood wear are quite amusing. While the restaurant is quite casual, there are definitely some stilettos and short skirts worn by some people. Free valet parking available in the driveway between Holeman & Finch and Restaurant Eugene.
(4)Liz H.
Pricey. 3.5 stars. I have been here for the hyped up burger. I have stood in line for 30mins, and waited another 30mins at a small table for the mentioned burger. And when it arrived at the table, I had to paused a moment to consider the effort taken to obtain this average looking burger. Then I took a bite and I want to say that it was worth all the trouble, but I cannot. Taste-wise, I would compare this burger to a Vortex invention, or one of the Farm/Yeah burgers. Price-wise, it's a whooping $12 for a double patty with pickles and Kraft cheese. Sure the meat is juicy and you can smell the burger on your hands an hour later, but I gotta say.. it's a lot of work for a burger. At that same brunch, I tried the oyster sandwich and found it pretty tasty. I actually liked it better than the elusive H&F burger, but I'm biased. I love oysters. The Food: Burger and fries - juicy patties, average fries. Did not like either sauce that came with. Oyster sandwich - delicious. The hot sauce complimented it well. Deviled eggs - basically gourmet deviled eggs. a-ok Pate - pretty tasty but then again can you go wrong with pate? Bread was delicious as well; additional bread is not free. Bacon popcorn - you can definitely taste the bacon but it's one of those "tried it, not gonna order it again" dish. On a side note, I did like the bathroom doors. They're kind of like a warehouse door? With a cool handle. Also, they have parking in the back, but it's not really advertised anywhere. P.S. Do not come in large groups. It will take forever to be seated. It's best to come with one other person.
(4)Alyssa K.
4.5 stars. I visited Atlanta for the first time this past weekend and I wasn't sure what to expect from the food scene there. It's not known as a big foodie city like NYC or Chicago, but after eating here, I left very satisfied and impressed. I was here with my brother and two of his friends, and we ordered nine dishes and three desserts. Since dinner here is small-plate style, you can try a wide variety of food. That night, they had everything from the normal (hot dog with pickled jalapenos... a fave of the majority of the table) to the daring (veal brains, head cheese, etc.). We kept things pretty safe that night; the poached farm egg and duck liver with griddled bacon, johnnycakes, and sorghum syrup was probably the most "exotic" dish we got (and it was absolutely delicious). Other dishes we ordered include the hand chopped steak tartare, deviled eggs, farm egg and pancetta carbonara, shrimp roll, crunchy gentleman (like a croque monsieur), spicy shrimp stew, and the ham, Genoa salami, and pork rillette from the charcuterie selection. Seriously, everything looked and tasted great. If I had to choose favorites, I'd have to say the jalapeno hot dog (with its perfectly buttered and toasted bun), the crunchy gentleman, and the steak tartare. But we definitely didn't regret ordering any of the dishes. I only wished that we had more room for extra food. Nearly everything on the menu sounded mouth-watering, and prices weren't bad at all (ranges from $4 to $19). Our server (I think his name was Chris) was very friendly, attentive, and helpful, too. The three desserts were all excellent. The sticky toffee pudding with whipped cream was the clear winner... very moist, not overly sweet, and just overall melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Every one of our reactions after the first bite was, "Wow..." and then we quickly dug our spoons back in for more. If you don't like this dessert, then something is seriously wrong with you. We also got the fried apple pie and the duck fat caramel (duck fat's used instead of butter), which were both very, very good. My brother and his friends all got cocktails, and they were all very happy with them. Holeman & Finch has a small cocktail menu printed out, but if nothing on there appeals to you, just tell your server or bartender what you like to drink, and they'll shake something up for you. They're known for their mixologists here; I wish I hadn't ordered a beer beforehand... I'll definitely have to return and try a cocktail. Overall, an excellent establishment and one I wish existed in NYC! I will return here for sure on my next visit to Atlanta, and hopefully I can try their famous burger then, too! Come with a decently-sized group (though expect at least a 30 min. wait during peak hours) and have at it with the vast menu!
(4)Mike P.
THe only reason this place is so famous and considered the best burger is for one reason and one reason only. Their Brilliant strategy of only serving 24 burgers after 10 pm during the week!!! We went on Sunday and ordered as many as we wanted. THere was a line of 75-100 people on line waiting before the doors opened at 11:30. WHY?? Supply and Demand. ONly 24 burgers served at 10pm has created a buzz and people want what is difficult to have!! With all that said the burger is very tasty and enjoyable! But THE BEST? please! Its not worth $12 buck with a very small side of fries. I'm glad I tried it but no need to rush back there and have it again. To me THE BEST burger is still THE Counter!! THe meat is hormone free and you can taste the quality!
(3)Marta P.
Come early, stay late. Wait in anticipation for that bull horn. Drink lots of cocktails to justify eating the whole burger. Go home happy. Is there anything else you need? I took my dad to H&F since he had never been. We showed up on a busy Wednesday night, put two burgers on the list, and sat down at the bar. He usually gets pretty cranky when he's hungry, so we ordered cocktails immediately. I got the Smoking Chango and it was delicious, and strong (the best kind). The flavors blended wonderfully, which allowed me to sip and really enjoy the cocktail rather than downing it like a cheap rum and coke. For appetizers we ordered: Deviled eggs 3 ways House Ham Gouda Cheese The deviled eggs were very tasty. I just wish there were 2 of each kind on the plate! My dad had the jalapeno, which I tried the country ham and b&b pickle. The pickle was my favorite. I feel the sweetness of the pickles really amped up the egg yolk flavor. The country ham was also tasty and smokey, but I just felt the ham was a little too much for my taste of deviled eggs. The house ham, amazing. It is fatty and melts in your mouth almost like a Spanish Iberico. They give you an entire plate that is easily gobbled up. The Gouda cheese came with some bread, honey, and pickled peach puree. All three flavors on the piece of bread were delicious. The Gouda was mild and creamy. I love fruit and honey on my cheese (who doesn't?) so I was happy to see pickled peaches that were not too sweet and complimented the cheese very well. 10pm rolled around pretty quickly and it was burger time! We could here the sizzling meat behind us as we waited in anticipation. As soon as they were placed in front of us we dove right in. My dad SCARFED that burger down and was delighted. It's so simple, just so good. Good beef, cheese, pickles, onions, and bun. Delicious fries and house-made ketchup and mustard. Our plates were clean before the second wave of burgers came out. It is so good that you want another one, but luckily you can't get one haha. The best thing about the burger (besides how it tastes) is that it only costs $10! You can spend way more at Fuddruckers for a crappy burger. It is so worth the wait. I want one right now. For dessert we got the sticky toffee pudding. Get this. You have to. It's the perfect ending. Runny chocolate, delicious pudding-cake, and whipped cream. You CANNOT go wrong with that. I don't come here nearly enough, but I'm always excited to go. It's the type of restaurant that you never get bored with.
(5)Lola P.
Seated promptly (we had a reservation), solid service, great food made with simple ingredients at an affordable price. The complimentary valet was also a nice touch.
(5)Hazel J.
Long wait: agree with past reviews: get there early, get on the list for a table, start a tab at the bar, reserve a burger with the bartender DRINKS ARE STRONG. Hallelujah Deviled eggs: so good Cheese plate: good Kale salad: my fiance loved it, but i found it salty Burgers: the "infamous burger" was very, very good. from a "traditional" standpoint, this may be the best traditional burger in america. Take a taxi so you can enjoy their drinks while you are waiting for their burger. Prepare to be smelling the person's deodorant next to you - the bar gets packed, and the tables are tight!
(4)Sarah W.
Since moving from Atlanta down to Florida, I have been searching for a burger that reaches the level of perfection that H&F achieves and have never found a comparable burger. I dream of this burger and the second I knew I would be back in Atlanta for a weekend, the burger was on my list. It has never disappointed. It is the only dish that I can polish off and be tempted to have another one the next day. Besides the burger, H&F's cocktails are not to be missed. Don't stick to your favorite cocktail- surprise yourself and order something new and unexpected. Other food to order while waiting for your burger- chicken cracklings and the pickled shrimp with fried shrimp heads. Already looking forward to my next visit!
(5)Bryan L.
Marta P. has it ALMOST right. Come early, come often, and stay late. That's how it should have read! You know this place has banging food. That's a given. You know they have awesome craft cocktails, right? The thing that puts the 5th star on Holeman and Finch is the service. I was in again recently and got there at about 9PM. I was wishy washy about getting the burger since it was almost 10, but I decided to just order some plates instead. 1. Deviled Eggs = Awesome 2. Kale Salad = Awesome 3. Hot Chicken = not as good as Nashville's, but still awesome 4. Country Fried Brisket = Awesome Then... I was like... Maybe I do still have room for a burger! So I stopped my server and asked what the chances were of still getting a burg. He was like "Man, I knew you had a burger in ya when you walked in, so I already put in an order for ya." DING 4th Star!!! Love you H&F.
(4)Sabrina H.
Burger is good... Not better than Bocado... Expectations were very high. 2 hour wait may have killed it. Drinks are great especially El Salvador Charlie.
(3)Jesse W.
Go here if you want to eat excellent, high quality, deeply considered food. I found myself thinking several times: "someone meant to do exactly this." Highly recommended. I went on a Thursday night at 7, grabbed a seat at the bar with my friend, and settled in with some bresaola, pate de campagne, and a bourbon cocktail made with in house everything. Each bite and sip found me more excited about a restaurant than I've been in years. For a main, I got carbonara, which is the kind of dish I never get unless I deeply and fully believe in the quality of the kitchen and serving staff. You can't trust a good carbonara to a hapless kitchen or a dawdling runner. You just can't. But mine came out piping hot with a fresh, raw egg on top, which I quickly broke and swirled, watching the sauce come together as perfectly as a dream. It was an excellent bowl of pasta, if a little small. I felt the need to order an additional item, since my eating buddy had a short delay in his food (I finished nearly before his arrived). He had the Hot Chicken, which is head-sweatingly hot. So hot. So so hot. Szechuan hot. I heard another couple ask about it, and I was compelled to exit my restaurant bubble to warn them. We tried water, our cocktails (deeply vegetal, highly interesting, but unequivocally not up to the task of calming the heat of the cayenne from the chicken), but to no avail. Luckily, my second item was a pork bun with mayo cole slaw which tamed the heat immediately and left us full, functioning, and well satisfied. Can't wait to go again and track down one of their legendary burgers.
(5)Ronnie E.
Went in on a Sunday and decided to arrive early as I heard the wait can get out of hand. So waited about 30 minutes for the place to open up, but it was worth it to get a seat at the bar. I got the burger and the wife ordered combate sunrise, which were both awesome and real tasty. I mean, you can taste every single ingredient and its freshness. The burger was awesome, right up there with Bocado and Farm Burger, just wish a little more fries came with the burger. The combate sunrise was talked about for days, but we also noticed how small it was (just about the size of the egg that cooked on top of the plantains). So everything was real tasty and delicious, but serving size were below average.
(4)J V.
So after seeing all these food shows/burger lists listing their burger ..I knew I had to try it once before moving back to FL..I coulda done without the hour wait on a Sunday afternoon in the outside GA heat ..but try it I must ..therefore waiting I did... the guy manning the list was very nice ..n he thanked everyone he seated for waiting (thumbs up buddy!) ..We got seated in a corner booth ..that looked outside (host guy's favorite table he said)..and it was nice to be able to look outside ..but if that driveway wasn't there..and the restaurant could be expanded and pushed back to look over that nice little stream of water and nature scenery right there on the other side of the cement wall..with it's floor to ceiling window ...I might have to say it could possibly be my favorite table too Hmm our server was ok..from how he acted I felt like they're train to assume you want burgers on a Sunday? ....so burgers we got ..3 of them ..when I went on ahead and said 2 medium and 1 well done ..he told me .."they come as they come"..meaning no they can't cook it medium for me or well done for the other person ..:/ ..he said they usually come med-well to medium..I don't like my burgers bleeding red..but I do like it pink..it came out well to med-well..tad bit overcooked to what I thought would come out ..no pink at all..I was a little put out by this and not being able to request how I wanted it cook to begin with..but it's ok..it was still good..altho a little too cheesy for me ..the thing I like best about this burger..is that the beef kinda falls apart ..(not completely ..but it crumbles a little..and melts in your mouth) signs of a hand-patted patty? ..I'm not sure ..I like to eat..not necessary like to cook ..so I don't study up on it ...it had the right amount if lean to fat ratio ..and good choice in cuts of beef We also had the deviled eggs ..favorite one was the pickle one ..surprisingly ..didn't like the salted boiled peanut ice cream float at all ...I would have been good with a good old fashion homemade vanilla ice cream float..also had the red hare beer (the easy Sunday option) with the burger ..server said it was picked to compliment the burger...fries were delicious ..onion rings..cooked perfectly ..but lacked flavor .. The place itself is smaller than I thought it would be ..the wine rack looks wicked cool in the middle of the place and served as walls for the space ..the bathroom was nice too ..industrial looking ..but that damn lock bolt nearly broke my nail ..had a half second scare of being stuck in the restroom...and having to call for help..O.o
(4)Aletha H.
The Burger interrupted my 2 year beef fast and it was definitely worth it! I've only come for Sunday brunch and was delighted when they decided to stop limiting the number of Burgers cooked during the brunch period. My friends and I have been trying to pinpoint exactly what makes The Burger so awesome and was surprised to find out that the cheese used is some simple Kraft cut off the block! Who would've thought?! I think that made it even more near and dear to my heart... In addition to this staple, we normally order the deviled egg trio, which usually doesn't disappoint. The cocktails are pretty good and I'm a fan of their bottled ginger ale (I sometimes feel like a heathen drinking so shortly after leaving church). All in all, the atmosphere, food, and service provide a great brunch experience. This place is definitely recommended.
(4)Thai N.
I have only ever went on a Sunday where they have the burger as a mainstay item on their brunch menu. I arrived 15 minutes early before open and the line had already wrapped around the corner! The wait ended up being about 1.5 hours - insane!! -The Burger- Is it worth the hype? Yes, I would say so! It is absolutely delicious, the meat patty is juicy and flavorful, the bread is soft, the fries and condiments are always fresh and taste-y. Would I wait 1.5 hours again? Probably not. 1 hour? Maybe. 45 minutes? Definitely. Recommendations + Try going around 2pm on a Sunday. I saw tables starting to clear around then. + Do not bring a big group! Ideally 2 as the tables are all small and there is only 1 large table in the center. + Grab a cocktail while you wait and enjoy!
(4)Liz V.
Ladies and gentleman, I have experienced THE H&F Burger!!! I felt the need to use upper case considering I worked for months and wasted many sad evenings being denied at 10:00PM only to find out from Richard R. that they're now being served for Sunday brunch. The place opens at 11:30AM and learning from my previous disappointments, we got there at 10:45AM and were immediately greeted by 10 other people already in line. Within 15 minutes the line had grown to 20 people and by 11:15 the line had wrapped down to the parking garage. As the line grew, so did my anticipation. I wanted to call someone! I wanted to take pictures with the people in line as everyone was rattling with excitement and all discussing their own stories of failed burger attempts. All of us so obsessed with burgers and excited for this one. Alas, I was with my people! The doors opened at 11:30 and rather than everyone piling in screaming for a table I was proud all of us for acted like adults and waited to be seated. I was clutching my dates hand as we were brought back to a table, the prized, private corner booth with a 360 view of the wooded area behind the restaurant. As we sat down I noticed several people in line waving at me with the same excitement I had as I was handed a menu. The waitress promptly came over with a smile and said: "You're here for the burger?" I suppose the dumb smile on my face gave it away. We got the deviled egg trio in case we didn't make the first burger cut off but to my surprise within 2 minutes of getting our eggs the burger was set before us. The eggs were ok. I had better deviled eggs at Bocado but the smoked duck deviled egg was our least favorite. Since when does duck taste like Spam? Save your hate mail! But we weren't here for the silly eggs...on to the burger! When the burger was put in front of me I felt like a teenager the first time I saw a pornographic picture. The excitement on my face, the funny feeling in my pants and the shaking in my hands were a clear give away of just how excited I was. I took my first bite and I instantly wanted to give an Oscar acceptance speech. The homemade H&F bun is perfectly paired with bread and butter pickles, raw onion, ketchup, cheese and 2 perfectly seasoned patties. I enjoyed the fact that the burger came with no other options other than "THE" burger. You couldn't add or take away things. You got the burger the way they wanted you to have it and it was amazing. Unlike Farm Burger, that has 2 options for how the patty is cooked and both are cooked exactly the same-WELL DONE, H&F nailed it! The seasoned patties were perfection. Within a few bites we were trying to figure out what spices were inside hoping to make one at home. Just when you think you can't finish the burger you are licking your fingers debating on getting another one. Overall, this burger was well worth the wait and definitely worth the #1 title. I never thought Anns Snack Bar would be tossed to #2, but this burger makes Anns look like the dollar menu. Just don't tell her, she scares the hell outta me!!
(5)Dontrell H.
Went here on a Friday night got there around 7-8ish they told me the Burgers were already reserved so I got kinda mad and left will try this place out some other time
(1)Brandy T.
I will be back. Again. And again. And probably again. Oh. Em. Geeee. Everything was on point with this place. From the valet, to the host, to the bartender, servers, bathroom, I could go on and on. My husband and I arrived at 7pm with the agenda of seeing the night through to the most talked about burger. We were placed on the wait list and were told we could expect a table in 35-40 minutes. We grabbed a seat at the bar and barely had our rear ends on the stool when the host came to seat us. First up, drinks. The server was extremely informative on their cocktails and explained everything to us in detail. He inquired about my tastes in drinks and suggested a great cocktail to me, whose name has now escaped me. As for starters, we began with a trio of cheeses and meats. A blue vein cheese, smoked salmon, and another mild cheese that now escapes me... Next up was a sampling of their deviled eggs. Wow. I never knew deviled eggs could come in different flavors. Bread and butter (my fave), jalapeño, and Country Ham (hub's fave). We then shared a bowl of caramel bacon popcorn. (So freaking YUMMY). After the popcorn, I coerced my husband into trying the Bone Marrow Sliders. He was blown away by the savory goodness that is bone marrow. The server suggested the Pork Sliders for our next taste of mouth watering goodness and they did NOT disappoint. 45 minutes until the hallowed burgers were set to make their grand entrance, another server mentioned the blackened cabbage. So we had our fill of cabbage (and if I could make cabbage taste that good, I'd eat it everyday!). Then the joyous announcement of the much anticipated burger was made, and our heavenly plate of deliciousness arrived at our table. It. Was. Life. Changing. I kind of wish I HADNT split it my husband. Should have told him to get his own darn burger. It was perfection. Nothing extravagant. Nothing foodie about it. Just a perfect burger. With perfect cheese. And perfect bread. Mouthwatering juiciness. I swear I felt the clouds part, saw a light shining down on our table, and heard the voices of 1000 angels singing in unison. Well, until another customer staggered by our table, sloshing his drink around, and gave us the finger, claiming that we "stole his burger." I replied that I had patiently waited 3 hours for MY burger and I suggested that next time, he do the same. After our rude guest made his way to his own table, we took the advice of the server, yet again, since he was rock solid on all other suggestions, and ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert. Once again. No buyers remorse with this decision. I am in love with Holeman and Finch. I am now infatuated with Holeman and Finch. I will return to you Holeman and Finch.
(5)Kevin R.
Really cool, hip place. Loved the food - cheese , meats, and outrageous drinks . Service is outstanding. Definitely a great place to go.
(4)Amber A.
This was my second visit (last visit was years ago late night). I felt it was noisy and very tight for a restaurant. The menu was confusing to read. If you are on a diet or watching your food (which I was) you have very little to choise from. They do not have Kettle One, which is fine but being such a high end bar it was surprising. I had a salad, steak tartar and a few bites of the pimento cheese app. All were great but it is not place I would go back with all the great choices in Atlanta......except for late night for a burger! :) We were a big group and I will say the service was great.
(3)Pam K.
Ohhh what a wonderful, and delightful burger. I have followed the Food Network mantra of the best burger I have ever eaten. I will travel near and far in search of a good burger and I have to say this is at the top of my list. I have not tried to go on a week night as I would be completely disappointed if I could not get my hands on this scrumptious morsel ( they only serve 25 a night). I venture to Holeman's on a Sunday where the focus is the burger. Yes I wait fro about 1hr as they do not take reservations... I think I may have to go this Sunday as my taste buds are screaming for it... Must satisfy the need!
(5)Bob S.
Everytime I go there i have a wonderful experience, I know i have to wait!!! It is well worth it. The Burger is the Bomb.... But love the Hot Dog, the homemade sausages. Everything I have had here is great....
(5)Erik B.
Awesome burgers! Probably the best burger in all of Atlanta except for a freshly ground one at a friends house. Love the great cocktail list and the bar staff. Very professional and they make a great mint julep. One of the only bars I will drink gin at due to their great skill in creating cocktails. I always start with a pate' or terrine if its available. Just a great spot to go to with some pals.
(5)Angela H.
Although I had Holeman & Finch Public House bookmarked "To Try" for quite some time now, my first visit was totally unplanned. A friend and I were planning to get some pizza from Antico around 1:30 pm on a Sunday afternoon. Sadly, we drove all the way there and found out that they're CLOSED on Sundays! =( My friend was devastated that he wouldn't be getting his pizza craving satisfied, but we did a quick search on Yelp for another place we wanted to try and came across Holeman & Finch. I am SO glad we did! I had heard that Holeman & Finch offers their "limited" burgers (only 24 per night starting at 10 pm from Monday through Saturday) all day - from 11:30 am to 3 pm - on Sundays for brunch. I called and confirmed this before we drove over there and, sure enough, the rumors were true! When I asked if there was going to be a long wait, the woman on the phone told me that they weren't too busy so we wouldn't have to wait too long for a table. YAY!!! After driving past Holeman & Finch (it's SO easy to miss!), we turned around, spotted Restaurant Eugene (restaurant next to H&F per the recorded phone message's directions), and found a parking spot in the garage. Although parking spots are very limited (many spots are reserved for Starfish restaurant's customers only), I LOVE that parking is FREE! =) We arrived around 2 pm and waited about 10 minutes before we were seated at a table. Our server handed us the paper menus, which must be printed at least every Sunday since there was a date stamp on it. Then, he quickly said something along the lines of, "Okay, you're both getting burgers." We laughed and said yes, we were there for the burgers. He didn't ask how we would like our burgers cooked, so I guess they cook them to one temperature. Since I don't normally like pickles in my burgers, I asked if I could get the pickle on the side. Our server asked if we wanted any appetizers, such as the Deviled Eggs Three Ways. Although I didn't really care for any because I wanted to save my stomach for the famous burger, I was surprised when my friend said yes to the deviled eggs. I thought it was kind of random, but I can see that they're actually pretty popular with Yelpers! The deviled eggs were served first and fairly quickly. To our pleasant surprise, the burgers were served shortly after we were done with the deviled eggs. * Deviled Eggs Three Ways ($4) - Per the description, this appetizer consists of three deviled eggs made three different ways. If my memory serves me right, one of them was a little spicy, one had relish in it, and one had bacon in it. I tried a little bit of all three, and I really liked the the relish one (surprising because I usually HATE relish) and the bacon one. However, at $1.33 per half of an egg, I thought it was a little pricey for what it is. * The Burger w/French Fries ($12) - Although I had asked for my pickle on the side, I noticed that there was one inside the burger as well as a slice on the side. I took a bite of it and instantly liked it because it was sweet and different from a regular pickle, so it turned out to be a good thing! However, I didn't realize there would be onions in the burger, which I immediately picked out of the melted cheese. As soon as I took my first bite, I knew this was a truly delicious burger! It really was as good as many people had said it would be, but - in my opinion - it wasn't better than Bocado's. I loved that the double patties were juicy and so flavorful, even without any fancy sauce in the burger. I also really enjoyed the bun, which was slightly toasted and buttery. Mmmm! I highly recommend the burger - AND *gasp* the pickle! The fries were good, but they weren't great because they were over-salted. Since I like to dip my fries in ranch sauce, I had asked our server if they had any. Although he told me they didn't have any ranch sauce (NOTE: All of their condiments, salad dressings, etc. are homemade in-house!), he did mention that they may have a buttermilk dressing that they use for salads. Sure enough, he brought me some buttermilk sauce, which looked just like ranch, and it ended up tasting super yummy and awesome with my fries! My friend tried some of it and agreed that it was great! I was very, very happy... =) Overall, Holeman & Finch gets 4.5 stars for their wonderful service and great burger! Every employee that we had spoken to, from the hostess at the front to our own server, was super friendly and seemed to be genuinely happy to be there, which I really appreciated. Our server was attentive and checked with us several times to make sure we were happy with our food. I also thought the unisex bathrooms with the heavy, wooden sliding doors were pretty cool-looking and clean. I would definitely return and highly recommend anyone who is interested in trying the (not-so-) "limited" burgers on Sunday for brunch when everyone who wants one will get one! =D [Review 152 of 366]
(4)Rachel S.
The best carbonara! Everything was delicious but don't expect to take home leftovers.. Still amazing though!
(4)Justin M.
I've consistently given H&F the best reviews and thousands upon thousands of dollars of business since they've first opened in my neighborhood. As a local bar of great quality, I fell in love with this place and its people. The staff have recently turned over...that's ok, it's the industry, but, tonight, the [very] new manager made it clear that she doesn't care about the loyal neighborhood patrons who supported this establishment from day one or H&F's tradition of quality service. Tonight, seven local and previously very loyal patrons walked out of this bar for what may be the last time. We loved you, but you've lost your soul and the new manager is the wrong leadership for the tradition of excellence in service that has made you so successful. We (and the many others who have recently shared their comments) hope you (re)find your way.
(1)Mayet C.
First time in Atanta, this place was recommended by an Atlanta chef. We came in last minute, 10:30 p.m., six people and was seated right away. The restaurant is beautiful and trendy. There was a good vibe. Loved the food. Some of our favorites: deviled eggs, pickled shrimp, pimento cheese, hot chicken (very hot!), carbonara, butter beans, foie gras and duck egg, grouper cheeks. We ordered many more items but those were the stand outs. The service was good too. Quite inexpensive. We had a terrific time. It was definitely the perfect end to our Atlanta trip.
(4)Wells R.
Okay, I have wanted to try this place at least three years. I live in outer perimeter, it just hasn't worked out. Today, I finally brought my adult and teen daughters and hubby here! It's very very small on Inside. But I will tell you, I felt my food was worth the hype. The bacon Carmel corn, is crazy good. Like I wanted, a mixing bowl size! Five burgers, ordered. The house made ketchup and mayo! Crazy good. The burger itself, good quality beef, not over cooked, toasted house made bun, house made bread and butter pickles. Really really good, and a little on the messy side. At first, you wonder is this enough? Yes! That little burger is bigger than you think, and if you take to to savor the favors yummmmm! We left feeling, the trip was worth it and with happy bellies! Loved Jazz our server, fantastic service from everyone from bar to tableside!
(5)David H.
Had a Sunday burger date with the woman. We were told there was an hour wait and almost left. I thought to myself why wait an hour for a burger? How could a simple burger be worth losing an hour of my time. We joked that the burger was probably so good because by the time you get it you're starving from the wait. After about 20 minutes of waiting we were able to get a table. We quickly ordered deviled eggs as a starter, a root beer float, 2 burgers and a Bloody Mary. Everything on the menu was a bit pricey but definitely worth trying at least once. You get three different deviled eggs each with its own unique spice and flavor. The pecan sorbet float was very smooth and not too sweet. And the Bloody Mary was incredible! It wasn't too salty and wasn't just Bloody Mary mix. Our burgers came out about 15 min after we initially ordered and so we put the burger to the test. HOLY GOD it was so damn juicy. Some how this place has perfected the perfect burger. There was a layer of grills onions in between the two patties and the cheese melted on it some magical way. I could not believe this sorcery. And to add their ketchup and mustard to the equation I was in burger heaven. Normally when I eat my burgers I require a side of sauce some bacon and all sorts of toppings. This burger didn't need any of that. This is a definite must try if you ever get the chance! I would have gladly waited an hour to indulge in this meaty goodness.
(5)Henry G.
Food was delicious. Small portions unfortunately, and while I understand the gimmick of having only 24 burgers, it was annoying that only one person in our party could get one. Sat at the bar and had to fight to order. But worth it in the end.
(4)Rachel S.
I wish they served burgers whenever, but I guess that would take the fun out of it. Bar is awesome, appetizers are different but delicious, burgers are WORTH THE WAIT.
(4)Ivan S.
It had been a while since I'd been to Holeman & Finch. It's not because I hate the place, not at all. I just hadn't been back because 1) it's in Buckhead 2) I'm old and don't go out very often 3) I've become forgetful in my old age 4) when I go out, my old bones wants a full sitdown meal, not bar noshing and finally 5) I've become forgetful in my old age. But after the Yelp party at Fado, my friend Cindy (a resident Buckheadite) dragged me back to Holeman & Finch. I'm glad she did. I know I'm tougher on H&F than other places. It's probably because of the accolades and the hype and the fact that it's in Buckhead and I hate Buckhead. I also recognize how unfair it is that I hold H&F to a higher standard than others despite using the same 5 star scale. That accounts for my previous 4 star review (and the fact that the menu at the time was suited for a full meal, in my opinion.) But in my time away, the menu had been expanded considerably. Also, I knew enough not to arrive starving. The four plates we ordered between the two of us (the braised veal tongue, the veal sweetbreads, the confit pork belly and grits, and, yes, the burger and fries) was enough to sate the two of us. The tasty plates along with th expanded menu helped me decide to bump up my rating of H&F another star. Alas, this wouldn't be Yelp if I didn't have something to complain about. Mainly, my only complaint was that, with the new menu, the Southern Cola was no more. Boo! Though I enjoyed my Sacred Oath cocktail, the Southern Cola was Daisy Duke, skillet fried chicken, and the '95 Atlanta Braves rolled up into a single awesome drink. I lament its passing.
(5)Michael L.
Finally made it out here. We tried coming here for their Sunday brunch several weeks ago, and decided that a 1.75 hour wait just wasn't worth it- we were on a time crunch as well. But today, there was no time crunch. We were told there would be a 45 minute wait...and we did wait...for about an hour- super hungry, so expectations were high, especially for their burger. Wifey got the fried oyster sandwich with onion rings. Was the burger worth the wait? Mmm...yep. The flavors of the simple ingredients (pickles, red onions, cheese, meat patty, and toasted buttered bun) indeed melded together to make a truly great-tasting burger. I was doing my best to savor the burger, so I intermittently kept picking at the chicken liver pate we also ordered, which was quite good as well. Great burger (4.5). I realize that I'm "late to the game" regarding having their burger, and have heard/read that it has seen better days years back. But it is what it is. A great burger. I wasn't necessarily feeling so great afterwards (food coma), but I'd come back...maybe in a few months. Pimento cheese appetizer wasn't bad either. All in all, a definite 4+ star experience.
(4)Paul C.
Meh. That burger is nothing to write home about. Certainly wasn't worth all the fuss and bother. ANd you WILL have it the way the chef wants you to have it. Who do you think you are?
(2)Michael S.
Holman & Finch is quite the experience. I have not been to a restaurant similar to this in Atlanta. Their menu choices are very interesting with options ranging from incredible hamburgers and sandwiches to cow brains and testicles. The cocktails here are one of a kind. Each drink is hand crafted with a single ice cube carved out of an ice block to top it off. It's quite the production that will set you back about $13 a drink. Personally I recommend their famous hamburgers but you better get there early to reserve it. They only serve them at 10 pm and they generally only make 24. One they are out there's no more. I only rate them at 3 stars because of a situation we had with them grossly overcharging us for shared appetizers. We had a group of 7 and ordered 5 different appetizers to share. When we got the check they charged each person for all 5 appetizers. Ouch!
(3)Adam S.
Great food, I've always enjoyed it. However, the young front of house staff and the bar staff need to be seriously better trained in customer service. Don't expect anything other than piss-poor attitudes and a "you should feel lucky to be here" sentiment from the staff. Despite that remarkable, burger, remarkably poor hospitality skills will quickly lead to a very expensive yet dissatisfying evening. Staff is too young and too poorly trained.
(2)Lauren G.
I went with a friend to H&F recently, both for the first time. Service & food were both fantastic. We got the pretzel & butter rolls as appetizers, and they were delicious. She got the burger (very good) and I got the carbonara, a favorite that I usually get when it's on a menu. It was AMAZING - the egg in the middle added some lusciousness (is that a word?) to the dish, and it was one of the best carbonaras I've ever had. Not too salty, perfectly cooked pasta, decadent flavor, and just the right portion size. Absolutely going back, and soon. I just hope that I'll be able to get other items on the menu - the carbonara is already calling my name again...
(5)Mike B.
Definitely a Top 5 Burger spot in the city of Atlanta. Tad bit overhyped, but all in all a good burger experience.
(4)Christy M.
Finally! I feel like I've experienced an Atlanta foodie rite of passage. Y'all, I had The Burger. I knew about The Burger long ago. In fact, this was actually not my first attempt to nab one. About a year and a half ago, I tried to go with a group of friends; there were maybe 10 of us. If you are thinking of visiting, let me give you the heads up now: it is NOT built for large groups. There is some seating for large parties, but there's not much seating at all, period. So don't think you're getting one of those precious burgers at 10 p.m. if you show up with 10 people at 9. Not. Gonna. Happen. My second attempt was more recent, just this past December, and only with two other people. "Surely," I thought, "surely this will be my moment." Nope. At 8:45 p.m., the table wait was about an hour and half, and the burgers were already sold out. Once again, I left in a cloud of hunger and disappointment. But this past Sunday, I finally got smart. Why try for one of the elusive 10 p.m. burgers at all? I mean, honestly, do I need to be eating a huge pile of meat, cheese, and fried potatoes at 10 p.m. anyway? No, I do not. So why not hit up H&F on a Sunday morning for brunch, when burgers literally flow as if they were manna from Heaven? And that, folks, is how I now find myself amongst the local blessed/cursed. Blessed, because I have experienced what is likely to be the most delicious burger I will ever eat. Two rounds of juicy, oh-so-tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned beef, topped with the melted cheese. Sandwiched between them, wisps of red onion so thin they are like angels' wings. Four thick, crunchy slices of bread & butter pickles that bring the perfect amount of sweetness. And all this, nestled in a buttery, grilled bun that is at once both perfectly fluffy and yet substantial enough to hold it all together. The house-made ketchup and mustard on the side were amazing, but absolutely unnecessary. The Burger sings, y'all. And the fries? They do The Burger justice. Which is saying something. And why am I cursed? Because I can't stop thinking about it. And you won't be able to, either.
(5)Leah V.
I have been here probably 3 times. I usually go on a date. The drinks are stellar and the food is always incredibly tasty (although, the portions kind of suck ass considering the price...I'm a small girl, and if I'm not full by the end of a meal - something is terribly wrong). However, the rudeness I experienced at my last visit will keep me from returning ever again. Newsflash, guys, you're not the only joint in Atlanta with fancy drinks and such. So what if you have a coveted hamburger? Until you get rid of that chick at the hostess stand who thinks it's cool to smack gum in front of customers and present herself like she just rolled out of bed, I'm steering clear, and I'm telling anyone who will listen how H&F prefers to be "too cool" rather than provide customer service to guests. Seriously, I felt like Mary being told there was no more room at the Inn. Fail. Short story short: H&F wouldn't find the space for us, so we went to Abattoir, had a fabulous meal, and were seated immediately because the folks who run that place aren't dumb enough to try to fit a restaurant inside something meant to be a barber shop.
(2)Jason Z.
Burger is as advertised. Great beef, bun and toppings. Pickles are house made as are the condiments. Definitely worth the trip and you can't go wrong with a $12 meal in Buckhead.
(5)Carol L.
I missed out on one of their limited edition burgers during my visit (damn flight delay), but I stayed for a late dinner anyhow. No reservations are taken and it was still about a 30-45 minute wait on a Wednesday night around 10 pm. The space seems equally split between the bar area (first-come, first-served seating and really loud) and the small dining room (you can leave your name for a table when you arrive). It's all small plates for sharing, but some items are more substantial than others. I decided on: * 1/2 dozen (raw) BLUE POINT OYSTERS * PORK SKIN NOODLE SOUP - I thought there would be some crispy pig skin involved, but it's not the case. There were some tender meatballs, thick-cut super-soft noodles, kale and shiitake in a thin pork broth seasoned with bourbon barrel soy. Overall, it was good with the broth being the best part. The meatballs were on the slightly bland side though. * POACHED FARM EGG AND DUCK LIVER - This is like having breakfast for dinner. In addition to the perfectly poached egg, there was griddled bacon on a couple of johnnycakes drizzled with sorghum syrup. Then there was the duck liver, a first for me. It's similar to foie gras, which I'm not sad is banned in California. I felt guilty for having it, but I wanted to try it just once. I think the dish would still be great without it. * FRIED APPLE PIE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM - This hand pie had a great crust and the chunks of apple inside were piping hot. It was definitely freshly fried. It came with a small scoop of ice cream. There was a special dessert that night that sounded great too, made across the way at Eugene, but I didn't want to pass on this and I'm glad I didn't. To drink I had their SMOKING CHANGO made with berkshire ragged mt. rum, king's ginger, dubbonet, breckenridge bitters, fidencio classico mezcal and bitter truth decanter bitters. It's a strong drink, but you cannot pass on one of their cocktails. Service was good. Out-of-towners: You'll have to cab it here. And don't make plans for after dinner because this outing will take a few hours.
(4)Nick S.
The best burger I've ever had. The small plates were good too, but you go here for the burger.
(5)Kate W.
Great burger, one of the better, however small portions for the prices, and ridiculously small space for such a huge demand. Expand!
(4)Cynthia K.
Awesome! Fresh boar sausage, tea collared greens and bacon Carmel popcorn. My taste buds are exploding in delight!
(5)Justin M.
Very glad to report H&F fired that worthless manager from Feb. 2014 and I am now safely installed back in my neighborhood bar. My boycott is over!
(5)Cece U.
I'm just going to agree with half of the other reviews. Holeman & Finch serves the best burger I have ever had. I just wish the date I went on here wasn't the worst. I guess the burger and the date cancel each other out. Also, the fries were really good too. The service was excellent and parking was easy. The atmosphere was fun and trendy. I will definitely come back and try some of the other items on the menu which I've heard great things about as well. I am just thankful that I am one of the fortunate in this world who've got to indulge in that burger :)
(5)Emilia L.
Came to H&F just one day shy of the airing of Bourdain's "The Layover" featuring Atlanta eateries, including H&F. We arrived around 11:15 on Sunday to find a very long line already. They open at 11:30 for Sunday brunch. Be mindful of that -- COME EARLY. Since there were six of us, we were seated at the bar. It was quite cramped but doable. Thankfully, there were hooks for the ladies' purses. I got the burger and BF decided to try Neutral Ground -- a sandwich of fried oysters and shrimp, mayo, lettuce, pickles, sriracha and served with a couple of onion rings. He also got a ginger ale, which came out of individual bottles served in the skinniest glass ever. The ginger ale was very gingery and not that sweet. Pretty refreshing and different. Thankfully, Greg, the bartender, was an easy guy to chat with because our food took quite a while to come out. The burger patties were juicy and soft with slightly crispy edges. The slivers of red onion were only slightly cooked and not strong at all. I ate my fill and gave the rest to the BF. Still think it is incredibly salty, though it is the kind of subtle salty that is not that noticeable until you see that half your water glass is gone. The shrimp and oysters in the BF's sandwich were huge. I tried a bite of oyster and it was lightly fried, so I mainly tasted the oyster itself, including how slimy it was :\ I always eat oysters with cocktail sauce so just a plain oyster itself wasn't my thing. One thing of note: portions are on the small side, compared to other restaurants. We are so used to gargantuan portions that to see just a small handful of fries or two onion rings on a plate can come as a shock. It is not a bad thing; in fact, it is nice to just eat what you have been given and not have leftovers. To my amusement, I noticed Anthony Bourdain got a heaping helping of fries. Mmmmm-hm.
(4)Tiffany C.
We tried this place for the first time last night and we would return in a heartbeat! We had a great server who was very helpful and informative. The atmosphere was nice as well- perhaps a little on the loud side, but it was not ridiculous. The food was delicious! Our top picks of the evening were the roasted baby beets, quail with creamed corn, deviled eggs, collard greens, and last but not least the fried apple pie. Overall we had a great experience and we certainly would return a second time if given the opportunity.
(5)Jamie H.
Holeman and Finch is happily close to my residence when I'm in town. The cocktails are always amazing and the staff is very friendly. On one occasion, our waiter wasn't quite up to par with his knowledge of the charcuterie but since then, I haven't had a problem. My favorite dish at H&F has to be the fried oysters, although I'd be happy with the fish and chips, steak tartare, or carbonara. I'm always excited to try their new dishes and cocktails!
(4)Cassie C.
Get here early to order a burger. You have to wait for it. Be prepared.
(4)Chris S.
Very original/unique menu, if you're into veal brains and tripe pudding, but each menu has a date stamp, indicating a dynamic offering, which was nice to see. I went there after seeing this place on a documentary about the nations's 10-best sandwiches. This place was nominated for their famous 10pm burgers, limited to 24 per night. I was waaay early passing through town, but figured I'd at least have dinner and if the vibe justified, stay for a few drinks and maybe catch the 10pm before i took off. As early as i was, it was too late. the place is super tiny (bar area was maybe 15x15? and the dining area was like a hallway). The seating area at the L-shaped bar is pretty cool and especially accommodating for groups, as it has sections that extend slightly away from the bar, as if a few high-tops were pushed up against it, so 3 people can easily sit together and have the bar as the 4th seat. Very cool, but if there's not a spot for you, good luck. They have 2 other tiny tables or you're stuck eating your meal at the drink rail with about 6 inches between your face and the wall. I decided to tuck in my skirt and have dinner with the wall. Server was unapologetic about the strange menu and lacked any real recommendations, which quickly killed the excitement I had for eating at a place that could make a burger worth placing within the top 10 sandwiches in america. (He later redeemed himself when his name on the check said: "D Vader"... that alone was worth 20%). I ordered some of the bacon and caramel popcorn (how could you lose with that) and the tri-tip. Popcorn was ok. Never thought I'd say this, but the flavor of the bacon was a little heavy, haha. Trust me, i love bacon... maybe just too unexpected for my pallet to experience it with popcorn. Tri-tip was about 6 bites. $15 price tag on the menu should have clued me in on that, but nonetheless, my belly was sad. Must admit the taste was wonderful, though. I ordered a mixed drink with just a splash of mix, but it still showed up watered down and i knew my tab would spiral out of control without much to show for it if i stuck around much longer, so I decided to skate. In summary... it's a cool place if you get there early enough. Not ideal for a road warrior, but I could see doing some pre-game with a couple pals. Nice spot for a date, if she can stomach reading the menu. If you're mindful of the portions, then you should be okay. I probably wouldn't go again, but I'm a little dismayed i didn't try the enticing cheese options on the menu.
(2)Laura W.
This place is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. It's a great spot for a date night, as long as you and your date are both adventurous eaters. The menu changes regularly which keeps things interesting. I love eating at the bar when there's room because it's a lot of fun to watch the bartenders craft their speciality cocktails.
(5)Autumn B.
Holeman & Finch had great service and a tasty burger. Portion sizes were smaller (we literally got about 10-12 fries each). The Burger, which they are most known for was good but I would not say award winning. They close early on Sunday and that is the only day they serve it at a decent time of day to eat a double cheeseburger nor do they provide call in orders on Sunday and the kitchen closes at 430pm. So if you are not up for eating a burger as a midnight snack or for breakfast some planning is involved to get there during that perfect window of time at the end of the week. The deviled eggs which is most talked about besides sandwich was three half eggs and we only liked one flavor. It's a cool place to try but others tell me the rest of the menu is otherwise disappointing.
(3)Candace L.
LOVE this restaurant. Of course, the 10 o'clock burger is great. The double patties and fresh bread melts in your mouth.. homemade ketchup and mustard AND pickles? A favorite! ... on everything. Its the perfect version of a classic hamburger. P.S. They DO sell out before 10pm - get there early, especially if you'd actually like to sit down while you eat. The bar is my favorite seat in any restaurant.. This one is nice and intimate, but its also small and cramped. Don't expect to sit in the most comfortable place for this bar meal.. Also, expect to wait for a drink. Drinks here are perfectly crafted - I hardly recognize all the ingredients in each specialty cocktail, but somehow they always make something unique and tasty. Food - Tapas style food, great for sharing. Order a bunch of plates. A lot of their dishes are seasonal.. and even tastier than they sound. This is the place to try something new. Their jamon and cheeses are a specialty, but I highly recommend picking an item you've never had! Kitchen is open late - another plus. P.S. Bacon caramel popcorn = a must try.
(5)Aaron W.
Went late on a Friday night. Had the pancetta, it was amazing. Great cocktail recommendation by our server. Will come back.
(4)Keo S.
The hype is real. Amazing service and food. I wanted to keep eating, that's all I can say. Drinks were a little pricey and "foo foo", but the food was absolutely delicious. Love the pork belly sandwich and the seasonal corn. I can't wait to come back and try the burger. One of the best placest to eat in Atlanta and casual enough to be feel comfortable for all groups. :)
(5)Catherine L.
I went to H&F after reading Yelp reviews. Was more planning on experiencing what people seemed to qualify as a great mixing place (as in mixed drinks). But turns out the 4 starts are for the ambiance and the food, more than for the drinks. The drink list was actually quite limited, and the one I got, with peach liqueur (I think) and cracked pepper on top was not bad. Maybe not $11 good though. The food on the other hand was nothing short of amazing! I got the pork sandwich and the pear salad. Both were outstanding. Pork melts in your mouth and offers such a delicate contrast to the sweet toasted bun and creaminess of the coleslaw. More please! The pear salad was served warm and savory, and was a total novelty for my taste buds. My only regret: not ordering the peach salad too. Be prepared to wait though. I was on my own and still was given an hour wait, or the bar, which was busy at the time. I waited about 20 minutes for a seat to open up. Totally worth it!
(4)Jason S.
If there was ever a reason for you to visit Atlanta, GA., Holeman and Finch should be that one reason. This restaurant is worthy of a 3-Star rating in the Michelin Guide. The cuisine is truly exceptional and worth the special journey. The spirits are handcrafted from top quality liquor, the service is far beyond any restaurant at the same price point, and the food stands in a class by itself.
(5)Liz K.
My review of H&F has altered over the past couple years ever since it opened. It is now one of my favorite restaurants, and go to places. I take out of towners here (friends from LA) and they loooooved it. I love how the drinks are specially crafted by mixologists. If I want a drink especially made for me a certain way- they know how to do it. They will take a gin and tonic to another level. Anyway, the food is fab. Anything weird from parts to normal ol' piece of lettuce drizzeled with some kind of fancy smacy vinegrette. Pork buns? Omg heaven. I would eat 5 of those if they didn't cost $10/plate. Hehe. The burger? I've had it twice and I DO like it-- but I just can't eat something THAT heavy at 10 pm. It is one of those "must try" things I guess... I didn't care for the carbonara. Too rich and heavy also. The cheese was overbearing the flavor even after the egg was mixed in. Great vibe, and great energy throughout the place.
(4)Kevin C.
Thought the reviews of the burger might be hype, but decided to try H&F for myself. First, the deviled eggs are pretty good, but they're not the best I've ever had. I want to try the pimento cheese next time I'm there. The burger, on the other hand, was the best I've ever had...anywhere. The mix of brisket and chuck is fantastic, and the accompanying cheese, onions, pickles, buns and condiments make this burger a home run. I'm going to start cooking my burgers on my griddle rather than my grill, as the taste of this burger is no doubt driven by the fat content of the beef used. I would recommend this burger to anyone. We waited 30 minutes for the doors to open on brunch, and this thing is worth every minute. Going to do dinner here sometime and try the more daring dishes.
(5)tugger m.
This is not the best burger in the city. It is DARN good but that's it. This is the ongoing debate between my boyfriend and I. He swears it is the best in the city. It loses points with me for the wait and hype aannd I think Farm Burger bests it by a mile. While we waited the 2 hours for one of the 24 burgers cooked exactly at 10 pm, I had an amazing bacon pasta and a perfect craft ginger ale. The bf had a tapas style pancake breakfast. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere cozy. You should definitely go check em out.
(4)Enoch C.
yeah, i'd come here again sometime. i first saw this place on food network and then heard my friends talking about it. i knew i had to check it out myself. my group of 9 got there at 9. and yes, it is VERY easy to miss. it's across the street from panera in the aramore complex next to restaurant eugene. we waited til around 9:45 to get seated. until then we were just obstacles for the servers to maneuver around in the cramped bar area. luckily we got the big communal table in the dining area, but i definitely wouldn't recommend coming with a large group as we did. i think we got lucky. we got our burgers promptly at 10:30 and we went to town. "burger time!" we all yelled as we chowed down on h&f burgers. i was really quick to judge the burgers after having burgers from ann's snack bar, vortex, and farm burger but the wise words of a friend cut off the supply to my haterade. it's a simple burger. what you have to judge it on is pretty much patty quality alone. and with that, the patty's are quite good. it tastes like a really good homemade patty. the pickles were a little too sweet for me, but everyone else seemed to love them. the french bread was a great choice to compliment the patty. overall a little greasy, but delicious. i think the hype does kill the anticipation of the burger. i mean, this is a burger i would easily pass up if it were on the regular menu in order to try other things. maybe they know that? but for 10 bucks for burger and fries, it's not a bad deal at all. and if you're with friends, the long wait doesn't seem so long. i'd say it's worth a try if you haven't been. we went on a monday night - their least busy night and all got burgers. i'd like to try it again, although it'd have to be a night where i can get my friends together to go. service was excellent and besides the fire alarm going off, an enjoyable dining experience.
(4)Thomas S.
I finally was able to get here and enjoy H&F for the first time...then I went again 4 days later. While I had to wait a decent 1.5 hours for a table (and the host forgot about us), I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this place. The bar was crazy packed while we waited but after getting a seat the time flew by. The mixologists at the bar are very good at what they do and don't shy away from the multitude of questions I had about the drinks they served up. Egg whites gave smooth and frothy texture, citrus appears to be always fresh squeezed, and even the shape of the ice cubes made a difference for my drinks on the rocks. Sure the drinks will cost more than the meal but as someone who enjoys a good cocktail, it's worth it. Beer selection is decent given the small size of this place. Many styles are given a place here but only one or two producers per style of brew. As for the meal, oh boy. I feel like this is the ultimate value play for a Friday night. The Charcuterie selection was almost decadent, pork rinds salty and flavorful, and the carbonara was a simple preparation packed with an abundance of character. The second night we visited after our dinner nearby, this time just for the hamburger. It's everything it's cracked up to be in my book. Don't let the hype oversell this burger. It's not the second coming but executes beautifully on all aspects. I left knowing this is a destination that allows me to come with friends and spend 3 hours soaking in the libations sharing terrific food.
(5)M L.
#2/18 I went there last night with my girlfriend who won't eat weird food. She ordered fried oysters, beef tartar, and I ordered veal curry wurst, gratin of marrow and veal brain! I had a thick beer, rabbit something, and another one - dang well, it was a pale ale, i forgot the name! Crystal had a wheatbeer! Yum. I wanted to have dessert there, but there was no way that was happening bc i was so full from my dinner and beer! I love all the dishes I order, and after I ordered them, I asked the waitress if they were weird enough items from the menu, she said that I am doing well. =) Yey for me for trying new things! The veal wurst was the best, the veal brain has the texture of silky tofu, and the marrow was awesome, if you've never had veal brain before, this is definitely where you need to try it. I'm definitely going back. Then when i got home to tell my other half abt it, he gave me a hard time about eating veal, bc we both gave up beef! Comon' love, veal is a young cattle, beef is a grown cattle! i didn't give up veal!!! just beef!!! He even made me wikipedia that, he wants to know if wikipedia saids veal is beef. Lucky me, it's NOT beef! Holeman, i'll be coming back for more VEAL!!!!
(5)Vee W.
The whole concepts is nice but they have the worst business concept. We went there for a birthday party and it was terrible. I enjoyed the dancers but the waiter finally took our orders after a very long time. After about an hour they came back and said they were out of chicken and lamb. That's everything on their menu. They claim that they will discount out bill by $10 and charged us 20% gratuity. Which for me is for great services and we did not have a good experience at all. I will never go back there again not even for free.
(1)Bob G.
It's always frustrating when you don't get the same experience as the majority of the reviewers clearly have. Nice ambience in the place, very busy and clearly a popular place. GF and I ordered a charcuterie platter to share as a starter to get us moving while we dwelled on the decisions for main course. When the drinks arrived we added our order for clams and the kale salad. Much to our surprise, no annoyance actually, they brought the main course while we were halfway through our first course. I told them to take it away. Basic communication between floor staff and kitchen obviously poor. The menu is a bit unusual, but that doesn't make it is good. They deducted the drinks from the bill, but that is too late. I can afford the drinks. I just want a good dining experience and we left disappointed. As a Gastro pub, it doesn't come anywhere near somewhere like longman and eagle in Chicago.
(2)Mark D.
Although the burger was disappointing, everything else I've had has been incredible. I had to add a star.
(4)Broderick S.
I've been back for the burger and its excellent, the new hot dog is giving it a run for its money too -- 50% beef 50% fat, and 100% tasty. Although the burger is great and warrants its own page on H&F's new website, the perfect alternative is the delicious pancetta carbonara. Its actually better than the burger, pair it with a delicious cocktail or wine and you're set.
(5)L C.
I've been to H&F several times before, but only recently got to try the elusive 10pm cheeseburger. Damn. That was delicious. Went with a group of friends and hunkered down for a couple of hours with a revolving door of small plates and drinks until 10pm came around. Since the place is small, we were lucky to get a table as soon as we did (arrived at 8 on a Friday and were seated at a table by 8:30). Stuffed as I was by 10pm, I couldn't NOT eat the cheeseburger...and wow, H&F gives Flip a run for its money. Also, I have to give kudos to the servers and bar staff - they're so knowledgeable about the food and its preparation/origin. They're also uber laid back, despite the restaurant being a mad house...they could easily be pretentious foodie snobs if they wanted to be (some of the patrons have these tendencies...you can't help but overhear ridic comments at the communal table from people who have watched one too many episodes of Top Chef and proclaim themselves foodies), but it's apparent that the staff just loves sharing good food with their customers. I can't help but love the Crunchy Gentleman, even though I could make it at home. Something about their homemade mustard makes me drool...
(5)Julie J.
$22 for a "roast chicken for 2." You think, okay, that must be good, it must be enough to feed 2 people comfortably, let's order it. Except when the chicken comes out, it's the size of a quail. A very scrawny quail. COME ON! My boyfriend and I dined here with high expectations. I mean, anyone would, right? We ordered a bunch of stuff, including the oysters (super fresh -- I don't like oysters and I had 2), deviled eggs (great, but, uh, it basically costs $1 per half egg??), steak tartare, and bone marrow (wow). Oh yeah, and that ridiculous-in-a-bad-way roast chicken. I know this place is highly rated and acclaimed, and while I agree that the flavors were spot on, H&F can't possibly claim that such a meager dish properly served 2. When that chicken arrived on our table, we were both shocked and speechless. Did it taste good? Yes, of course it did. But the sticker and reality shock ain't worth it. Such a shame because we had such a great dining experience up until that point. Then, we left the restaurant, disgruntled and still hungry. Go there, eat, drink, but just don't order that chicken.
(3)John G.
i have been here several times and the burger is really the best item on the brunch menu as far as I'm concerned. I do like the bannana bread as an app. although last time it was a little cold, like it was in the fridge. My burger was not as good as last time...it was very good but it seemed like it was less juicy, maybe they overcooked . Overall it was all good, we didnt have to wait very long to sit down maybe 10 minutes.
(4)Adisa N.
Went tonight with my attorney. It was crowded and we were hoping to have burgers but they sold out fast. No biggie. We have had them before and they were delicious, so we scoured the menu. We had the pork buns and the hot dog. The pretzel. The fish n chips, the lamb schnitzel, and the roasted mushrooms and grits. Everything was delicious and the servers get just as excited about the food as you do. Cocktails were amazing too. Love the energy, the food, the vibe. H&F is as good as it gets in Atlanta. By the way, start with the Bacon Caramel Popcorn which is actually listed as a dessert. (Lil menu trick my server taught me)
(5)steven c.
I ended up at Holeman & Finch Thursday night with my most regular restaurant partner. We arrived at 9:15 and were seated in the middle of the communal table. With moderate anxiety we tried to order two of the burgers, and we were told that we were "in play." This made the ordering process difficult, and as we stumbled over a few questions about things we'd never tasted like rabbit livers our seasoned, but rough around the edges waiter took our menus. "I've got you," he said. I like to ask waiters for recommendations, but to have zero input was new for me. First came a tongue salad, which was great. Next an assortment of deviled eggs, another success. I probably wouldn't have chosen either of these items, but as we waited to see if we were going to get burgers it certainly added to our experience. At 10 p.m. one man started yelling "Burger," as his female counter party yelled "time." It was a little corny, but fun. We didn't get burgers on the first wave, and got nervous as our neighbors started to ask for them, and were simply told no. Eventually we got our burger. Best burger ever, I'm going to go with yes. It was better than FLIP, and I don't really think I've been paying that much attention prior to that. Now the benchmark is set. Worth checking out ...
(5)Taylor H.
Every minute of my experience at Holman & Finch was amazing! We did not have a reservation and unfortunately there was a 45 minute wait (on a monday!). So, we sat at the bar instead and that turned out to be an amazing experience. The bartender was a classic "mixologist" who really took time, effort, and intensity with each drink. We then indulged on a smorgasbord of small plates, including: Fried Green Tomatoes, Pancetta Carbonara, Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole, and Duck Buns. Solid experience. Each dish was prepared with such care and delivered HOT! I will definitely go back and would recommend this to anyone who loves the gastropub concept mixed with creative drinks.
(5)Diana A.
The food here is fabulous. Everything from their burgers to the pates/terrines, deviled eggs, salads and on and on. In the department of drinks, they have craftily prepared drinks and an elegant wine and beer list. The downside: very busy and VERY loud. No reservations, which means it's first come, first sit at a table type of place. If there are no tables they have a beautiful bar, but too often it gets awfully crowded and too loud. My suggestion: arrive early to really enjoy the food and hopefully your company. Otherwise, come later for "the place to be" type of atmosphere. If it was not for the loud atmosphere this place would be five starts, because I really love the food here. I am just really sensitive to overbearing loudness.
(4)Scott M.
Few if any restaurants are worth of 5 of 5, but this place is close. The small plates are great, the wine and beer selections, while limited, are quality, and the service is always good. After more than a dozen visits I only wish it was larger and open for lunch - so if you want to try it, come early or expect to wait (if you want the hamburgers just go for brunch).
(4)Ross R.
OK, I went here just because of the hype, I read the praise here of the burger and had to try it. I've been to Ann's, Sublime, Vortex, FLIP, and so on to H&F to see if the legend was to be proven or debunked. A friend and I arrived on a Saturday night at 9pm. It was busy but not packed. We found two seats together at the bar and asked to be put on the list for the burger. We had an hour to wait, so that meant two things: cocktails and appetizers. First, let me say the cocktails are great. Fresh ingredients, rare and bizarre spirits, and knowledgeable staff made for a perfect bar experience. I'd love to tell you all that I ordered but the names escape me but I think one was called a "A left hook in the rye." Fun, tasty, and potent described all of them that were sampled. Next the apps, we ordered three and they ranked good, great, and amazing. The Crunchy Gentleman was good, nice texture and flavor but it's really just a hot ham and cheese at the end of the day. Quality ingredients but when the mustard it the best thing about the sandwich, you're left wanting a bit more. The great category was the fried oysters. Great cornmeal breading, no grease, and large tasty oysters. The matching breaded and fried pickles were a nice surprise as well. I could have eaten twice the amount served and never even noticed. The amazing comment was for the chicken liver pate. My friend said he didn't like pate but this one made him a believer. Creamy, savory, tangy, all combined on toast points for a near perfect plate. The only complaint was the service size, for two, it left us battling for the final bite. So then the chant went up, "Burger, Time, Burger Time." And our main course appeared. A double patty cheeseburger with thin shoestring fries along with house-made ketchup and mustard on the side. The first bite was great. A hot, juicy, cheesy, mouthful with just a hit of sweetness, I loved it. Now I have to say about 3/4 into it, and it cooled most of the magic wore out. It started to become a heavy cheeseburger. I think the man behind the curtain here has to do with the sizzling meat, warm bun, and gooey cheese. Once that starts to dissipate, the special leaves with it. So I urge you to eat quickly because while the heat is there, it's near perfect. One final shout out to the staff which was friendly, funny, and genuinely seems to enjoy their job.
(4)Christopher P.
burger + coke = 12 dolla burger what what!! wifey and I have been there twice to get one of the night burgers.... negative ghostrider.... fast forward to sunday brunch... score! on a scale of 1 -10 it gets a 9. It's a damn good burger. pound for pound wise, on a good day, it could be the best burger in america... could be the h&f buns have a smooth buttery texture, kind of like a potato bread. the double patties were a tad too greasy and not salty like some other reviews have mentioned. the bread and butter pickles help balance the burger. fries were the bees knees as were the catsup and spicy stard.... just go
(4)Alberto V.
This has rapidly become one of my top two restaurants in Atlanta. The food is always excellent, the menu changes so you do not get bored and they have a decent selection of wines and cocktails. If you go, you have to have an open mind: there is a parts section to the menu and some of the best dishes come from that section. Overall, its the go to place for us. Only drawback is that it is a bit pricey and they do not take reservations so you may have to wait. The bar is packed on the weekends so you may have to wait standing, outside :). Still it is worth the wait.
(5)Bianca W.
So, here's the thing.... I don't know what it is, I'm the queen of the road trip, I have an excellent sense of direction, but I kept getting lost last night, and for some reason I found H&F a little tricky to find, but once I got there the evening was fantastic.... A group of Yelpers decided to hit H&F after a fantastic Yelp event, maybe its because I'm a sucker for dark wood and modern contemporary design, but H&F hit all the right design notes for me, while the space is small, it's oddly cozy, and absolutely chic. I ended up mingling in the bar area with friends, every time time I'd ask someone what they were drinking I was met with "Southern Cola," upon first sip of this magical concoction my taste buds kind of freaked out, it was unlike anything I had ever tasted, kind of sweet, a little tangy, so I headed to the end of the bar, caught the eye of a vest-ed waiter and got my drink on. Officially The Southern Cola contains: Mexican cola, Amaro Cio Ciaro and lime flavored ice cubes, a fucking fiesta of goodness in my mouth. And those kids working behind the bar, after watching them mix drinks for two minutes I could tell they were master mixologists, and that's a skill I can respect. While chatting with the boys I happened to peek into the kitchen, and let me tell you, H&F does not fuck around, the kitchen looked like a well oiled machine churning out delicious looking burgers, shiny buttery buns, cheese dripping off juicy patties of naughty hunks of beef(even this vegetarian can appreciate attractive men making sexy food in the kitchen). We ended up grabbing the communal table, and while there were a few fantastic sounding veg friendly options on the menu after stealing one of my PIC's fries I knew my stomach wanted to forego the fussiness and just have some good old fashioned fries. A few minutes later I was met with a mini cast iron skillet of warm, crispy, salty, tender, yummy, scrumptious homemade pom frites, add a generous, and I mean generous helping of homemade katsup for this katsup enthusiast, and I was the happiest girl at the party. I don't think I've ever been so satisfied after an order of fries, in fact, that's all I had, JUST FRIES, and let me tell you, I wanted for nothing else the entire evening. Our waitress was truly stunning, and in between filling our orders and keeping our glasses full, she added a healthy dose of fantastic conversation and laughs, great time had by all, we even met a fabulous new friend in town on business from DC, I hope the Yelpers didn't scare him too much. While waxing philosophic about iPhone apps and video games, I sat back and enjoyed the glow on the stuffed faces of my newest partners-in-crime(PICs for the uninitiated), and I was filled with many thanks for H&F as the backdrop for a wonderful evening. I see a trip to H&F in my near future, if only for more fries and Southern Colas.....
(4)Kristi B.
Still loving H&F. We went again this week and I wasn't that hungry after a huge dinner at JCT the previous night plus some Thai food for lunch. I had an interesting dinner of pimento cheese and fried sweet pickles. Semi- rounded on the food groups? My assistant had deviled eggs and bacon caramel corn. Which was interesting, but I just like regular caramel corn. Anyway, I'm still a fan, I think if I lived in ATL this would be in the permanent restaurant rotation.
(4)David R.
Since a friend from out of town was visiting, I thought it would be a good excuse to finally try what some claim to be the best burger. We did get there early to see if we had to get on a list. It's strictly first come first serve: so come early, have a couple drinks, then try the 10PM burger! Sure, later I found out that they serve burgers all day long on Sundays, but I think it is more fun to participate in the 10PM gimmick. The space itself is pretty small, and they do try to make it seem like a more upscale bar. I first noticed they had a good selection of single malts...I've been trying peaty ones and they had a Lagavulin 16. Really nice scotch: definitely will pick up a bottle when I've got a special occasion. Next I tried one of their special mixed drinks...I like that they do feature rye whiskey. It's a whiskey that was sorely neglicted, but thankfully is making a comeback. And now, my impressions of "the main event"....the burger. My verdict is that it is a good burger, but I wouldn't rank it as my favorite. I think for people who like cheeseburgers, this would be the best burger. It is very rich in cheese. The main aspect I like in a burger, though, is nice and thick and red in the center. Since the meat wasn't the main star, it isn't my favorite. However, they do get extra brownie points for having a really good bun, fries, and handmade ketchup. These guys have a wining formula: entice you to come early, have drinks, have some splendid grease to wash it down with another nightcap!
(4)Eatoutatlanta E.
We really enjoy eating here... we ordered all "the Parts" and they where all great... execept the Lamb fries where too sweet with the syrup.... ask for the pickeld dish... if you like pickeled foods this was a geat mix of peppers, small tomatoes, onions. The staff is very friendly and they "Get It" ....
(5)Jen C.
Nondescript hipster bar and pub serving up great beer, strong cocktails, and an awesome burger that is worth all the annoying protocols you have to do to get it. The waitstaff is beyond accommodating, friendly, responsive and blew me away at every turn. Funny, because its hipster you expect to see the younger crowd sporting the geeky chic eyewear; which you obvi do. What you don't expect is to see the grey hairs sporting the hipster eyewear but they are equally as hip as the younger gens, but in a different more sophisticated "experienced" way. Think expensive looking Harry Potters, not the retro Ray Bans. But I digress....Did I mention David Cross was there? I'm telling you, this place has got it going on. We were a party of 5 that arrived at 8.30 to try the elusive 10pm burger. We put our names on the list for the dining room, but ended up shadowing a five top in the bar to the point we almost shared the end of their meal with them. We finally took their table and 2 hours later the maitre'd came by and said how glad he was that we got this table because every one in the dining room had decided not to move. He bought us a round of bourbon on the house, which was very memorable. Now, onto the food and drink. Started off with the Valley Forge, which has a special place in my heart because my dad went to THE Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania...how's that for full circle? Anywho, it was a strong martini, pretty good if you're in need of a stiff one. Then saw that they had Rogue Yellow Snow on tap so went with that for the rest of the night, it was perf and went really well with the burg. The pork buns and carbonara are just as good as the reviews have said. The actual buns are the most soft and delicious and buttery buns, go perfectly with the pork. Highly recommend. Wanted the pretzel but it was 86ed after we ordered it. The burger is just as good as everyone has already said. Very rich, tender, and lingers in your mouth. Never had one quite like it, and I've had a lot of gourmet burgers, but this one was different. You could tell the beef was high quality. Whole experience just hard to describe. All in all, it was a great, memorable experience. Would return in a heartbeat.
(5)Nishant P.
Holeman and finch, is undoubtedly a unique place. The pedestal was definitely high, as everyone I spoke to so generously informed me of the great food, and oh yea, this so called 10pm burger. I finally made the plunge after a complete stranger, and resident "elite" Yelper, Erin D. (shout out to Erin!) suggested going there for dinner. My friends and me had no intentions of going there for this burger, but due to a late afternoon nap, and my laziness, we somehow ended arriving around 9pm. We initially ordered two plates and one part, and as expected received the small portions, The food, however, was delicious, but for an individual who wanted to eat to fulfill his apatite, it didn't hold up. 9:45 rolled around, and we had to inquiry. Our waiter, who by the way was extremely friendly and on point when it came to describing the menu to first timers, gave us the in on the burger. Getting on the list for the burger might have saved the night. With the portion size and our hunger level still very high, we would have dropped a least $40 bucks more a person to come out satisfactorily full. When it arrived, I was impressed. I certainly wasn't expecting two patties, let alone cheese, onions and some spicy mustard to die for. To be blunt, it was good. I can't honestly say it was the best burger I have had, but it's up there. I think what made it good however, was that I was just really hungry. In which case, my opinion is biased. All in all, I suggest experiencing it yourself, because like it most cases, the best opinion is your own opinion.
(3)Ann T.
H&F (as we like to call it) is cool. It's crowded every night that it is open. There's a reason for this. The food is really good and the service is excellent, most of the time. There is one waiter in there who's strange and I kind of try to avoid sitting in his section but in general, the guys in there are swell and enthusiastic to have you try and love the things that come out of their kitchen. I think the secret of H&F's success is 1). the food (it is unique and nicely done) 2). the location...excellent. I live in the building and so for me, I just walk downstairs and 3). the intimate dining experience due to the small size of the restuarant. It's like a little cocktail party in there each night. You sit down in the bar and you are in such close-quarters, you end up meeting and talking to the other patrons around you. It is FUN! As for the cocktails, they are really different and interesting. I like the Coke Cocktail thingy with the lime juice infused, ice-cube. Watch out though, it has a serious KICK! More than two and you will feel like hell the next morning. I had a basil infused cocktail one evening and thought it was the perfect summer cocktail. Not too sweet, not too basil-y, not too bland. Perfect. Refreshing. The wine list is great as well and they have some local wines, yay for them! Support the local food-chain (anybody seen Food, Inc?). The burger is really excellent, as everybody says. I know it is a mix of different meats and it is sublime. The bread really is a nice compliment as well. If you eat it at 10:00 after a couple of those yummy cocktails, it will taste even better! Just make sure to tell your waiter at 9:30-ish if you want to "reserve" a burger. The small plates are small. Don't expect to come there for a full dinner unless you don't have much of an appetite or you don't care about dropping $75 for dinner with drinks (that's a lot to me!). That is my one reason for not giving them five stars. I think it is too pricey for what you get food-wise. Wear your trendy best. Good singles scene too. I'm single and appreciate that. This is not a cheesy crowd, but rather a sophisticated and cool one.
(4)Stephie P.
I've only had drinks and dessert at this place but I'm a fan. Apparently they're famous for their burgers, gonna have to try that next time! We got the fried apple pie and the coke float, which were both very, very good. FYI - the spoons were wider than the shapely glass of our coke float. It posed a problem when we got to the bottom of the glass and our spoons grazed the top of the ice cream. And gents, don't worry the waitresses will not judge you if you order the most girly drink on the menu. You go ahead and enjoy that apple cocktail.
(4)Bobby C.
Quality ingredients and care provide for good food, good drink and absolutely amazing bread here.
(4)Wallace S.
There's no denying that H&F makes great, well prepared food. I now make it a point to avoid the fantastic fried oysters and deviled eggs just so I can see what else is on the menu. Their food is probably a little too adventurous for a good number of my friends, but they can't help but be won over by the exquisitely crafted drinks. I love to sit at the bar and marvel at the bartender's skill at mixology. The crowd tends to be the not-quite-thirty-good-job type that are sure to be the stereotypical Buckhead Betty/Bob family in a few years. Not quite my cup of tea, but the food, drinks, and great service keep me coming.
(4)Robert M.
Wow...I've never seen so many 5 star reviews gathered in one place since I went over to Citisearch and read reviews of Applebees. Is this a case of borderline mass hysteria? I was expecting President Obama and Miley Cyrus to walk in at any moment to 'calm things down a bit'. eh hem. Sorry to extinguish the fire, but an empty stomach and an $80+ bill makes Robert M. a dull boy. But hey, I'm still giving it 4 stars to fit in with the crowd. I give it 4 stars for its creative menu and culinary effort, but really it is a 3.5 rounded up. I'm only going back one more time, to hunt for and then order the elusive buttermilk fried Snipe. Oh sorry, I meant the burger. Luckily for me, I was with a group and was able to sample additional menu items. The orders: I started off with a 04 Routas Wild Boar French Cab which was pleasant on the nose but ran out of gas at the finish line. It was a decent pick since the 'by the glass' selection was Merlot happy. Buttermilk fried quail with tabasco butter - George Costanza needed special ordered tiny instruments for an operation on a squirrel he ran over (was that on the menu too?). I needed special tiny utensils to eat my fried bird. Yeah...I know, IT'S A QUAIL and this is a small bird! Still left me hungry though. The tabasco butter was brilliant, you could dip Chattahoochee River mudfish in this and make it taste good. Hanger Steak with Bacon/Onion Hash - when this came out I felt like Bear Grylls coming across a lemon caper trout he "caught" after 3 days of starvation (thanks crew!). The bacon gave the steak a nice smoke infused flavor, cooked medium rare, and hit the spot. Still hungry... Farm egg and pancetta carbonara - the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente, and the egg held together the pancetta, romano and pepper together nicely. Still hungry... Beer battered Georgia white shrimp - nice crispy light batter covered amply sized shrimp, the devil must have came down to Georgia for Finch's authentic Georgian shrimp. Still hungry... Bershire pork belly topped with chow chow and laying on some bitter greens - the belly was sliced a bit thick but dissolved nicely and tasted much better with the bitter greens mixed in. Still a bit too chewy even for pork belly. By the way, I am still hungry at this point. Deep fried pork belly (the special of the night) - this was better than the above mentioned pork belly, with a nice crunch yet melts away. However, it was a meal fit for a field mouse. I'm still hungry. The cured meat plate - yeah, this had some prosciutto, some salami, some bresaola and I believe one or two other things. The Bresaola was the winner of the cured meat fight. I could eat pounds of this, but unfortunately a pack rat would go hungry on this plate. Maybe they thought I would accidentally choke if the meat was sliced a bit larger, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Overall, the flavors of the night were pretty good, but not "wow". Once I go back to catch my Snipe, I probably won't be back, no matter how trendy a 'gastro pub' has become in the ATL.
(4)Jason T.
This is currently my favorite restaurant! The dishes are delicious in taste and interesting in combination. If you love food, you need to check this place out. I live in NC and plan to return just to eat at the public house!
(5)Bill S.
As the last Yelper to have not tried this place (until tonight), I will say that, YES, the burgers ARE that good! My wife and I also had two of their specialty drinks, which I thought were both pretty ok. The service was very friendly, though it was a little loud, making it a little hard for us to have a conversation. I asked about the burger as soon as we were seated and our waitress said yes she'd put us in for two, though "technically" she wasnt supposed to since we were just having drinks. I thought that was strange, but we did end up ordering a cheese plate to tide us over the 30 minutes or so until the horn sound and cheering from the bar section came, signaling that it was BURGER TIME! Everything else that can be said about H&F has already been said in the 70000 reviews, but a good "Yelp Best Practice" is to still chime in with your two cents no matter how many others have.... its an opinion site, that's what we're here for!
(5)Travis M.
I've been here half a dozen times and the food is always great. Strangely enough though, I've never actually sat down in the restaurant side. I prefer the fun and energetic bar area (plus the "restaurant" side only has about a dozen tables and seems a bit cramped). After much ado about the 10pm burgers, we decided to forgo any decent dinner hour and give them a try. It was definitely worth the wait! The burgers were great and much larger than i was expecting (2 decent size patties with cheese in the middle served on a delicious fresh baked bun). I would say this is probably the best burger I've had in the A, beating out FLiP for one-on-one taste (though FLiP is definitely more creative in their burger endeavors). We also had the 5 meat platter which is one of my favorite items on the menu.
(5)Michelle S.
After all of the hype, I had to try this place. I was visiting from out of town and I knew I might be in trouble given all of the folks I talk to from Atlanta had never heard of this place. When I arrived, it was busy but as I sat there, it became packed. I was craving the burger that I had read about in the reviews. No burger on the menu. On the menu were weird things like chicken livers, veal brains, sweetbreads, etc. Although I thought I was adventurous, I did become a bit turned off by the menu. I ended up with pasta carbonara with a farm fresh egg and sliced baby squash. I then ordered a cheese plate for dessert. The pasta was okay, the egg was a bit weird and it wasn't quite cheesy enough for me. The baby squash had excellent flavor and the cheese plate, well, it was a cheese plate. The waitress, who was very friendly, suggested the sparkling pinot noir and that was very good. I thought the food was okay, nothing spectacular. I wish I could have tried that burger. The food was certainly unique. It had a hip feel to the place. Worth a try once, just didn't love it enough to skip trying other new restaurants to go back.
(3)Joshua P.
Just not very good. I love the kind of restaurant that Holeman and Finch presents itself to be - a gastropub with an interesting menu of odd bits and old classics. The execution just isn't there. Service was iffy. Food was just ok. The tartare was good, but everything else we tried missed the mark by a fair margin. Waste of time and money. Hit up Abbatoir instead.
(2)Rashar d.
I loved the service. But the food did not blow me away. I did like the defiled eggs but the burger was not the mind blowing experience I was waiting for. I would not mind going again though
(3)Lisa A.
I had the famous 10:00pm burger at 12:30, today. it's true, the burger is on the Sunday Brunch menu! We got there at about 12:15 and there were already about 15 people waiting for the doors to open. I had no idea how tiny this place was. We grabbed a seat at the communal table and happily ordered the burgers. We started with the pimento cheese spread. It's served with some sesame cracker bread, pretty tasty. Three of us had the burgers and the other person had the chicken fried steak. Burger was very good and I can see why people would wait in line for it. The onion rings were too greasy and soggy for me, but the others all seemed to enjoy them. My friend said the chicken fried steak was good, but he was bummed he did not order the burger! We also ordered two cups of the punch and we were sorry we did not order the pitcher. Perfect way to start the day and not too sweet. Service was fast, which is a good thing because by 1:00 there was a huge line of people waiting to get a table. I don't think I would try and squeeze in here at night, but I know I will be back for brunch, soon!
(5)Brandon B.
Holeman & Finch is a great find. It's a small modern pub with an inviting atmosphere and extremely attentive staff. I went in by myself after a hard day of work and sat at the bar. The bartender was professional and on-the-ball. If you like beef, try the Tri-Tip steak plate and the oysters are tasty as well. Both tasted awesome with a nice, room temperature pint of Guinness. For dessert I heartily recommend the creme brulee. It has strawberries with roasted strawberry sauce on top. F____kin' incredible. The black coffee I ordered was brewed in a personal sized French press and was out of sight. Be prepared. The plate sizes are small, tapas style. Seems like it would be an ideal late nite date spot. EAT HERE NOW!
(4)Katie E.
burger was good! and the shaved and cured ham was amazing.. salty but worth a try!
(4)Hicky F.
I just want to start by saying twice a week I try new restaurants, one for date night and one for ladies night. Last night was ladies night and we went to Holeman & Finch. The place was jam packed and they don't accept reservations, so we had to wait in the bar area to grab a seat just to wait to be seated in the restaurant. It was actually pretty cool ( although it took an hour and a half to get to a table at 9:00 on a Wednesday), because we sat right next to the kitchen where you could watch them cook. We ordered the bread box with 5 varieties and the deviled eggs, both were great! Our little cocktail girl was fun and funny and the bartender ended up slinging us some pity shots for the gratuitous wait. When we did finally sit we had been contemplating whether or not to leave, but were just happy to sit down. Our waiter was awesome and knowledgable, I told him I was a veggie and he ordered me 3 things- more deviled eggs (yummy!) a light salad with a type of young mustard green, almonds & orange zest, (delicious), and a bowl of okra with smoked peppers (fantastic!) My friend had the fresh carbonara and swooned over it. We loved the joint despite the wait. Everyone was so awesome that we returned to the bar to hang around after dinner. Thanks Holeman & Finch! P.s. We were so pleasantly surprised at how affordable it was!!
(4)Live To Feast I.
Ok, so I am obviously a little late to this party. Holeman and Finch Public House has been a foodie favorite in Atlanta since they opened and is possibly one of, if not the most, covered restaurants by my blogging brethren. I have been DYING to eat here for the longest time, but could never seem to convince my friends to head down there, partially because there is almost always a significant wait to deal with. So, I finally decided that I had put this off long enough, and flew solo for my first trip to the now famous gastropub. For those that do not know, Holeman and Finch is widely known for having the single best burger that one can buy in Atlanta. And this burger is not only absent from the menu, but is only served after 10 PM every night (and during brunch service on Sundays). Part of the reason I have never been is that none of my friends want to go unless they can get the burger, and most can't wait that late into the evening to eat. Well, let me assure you, if the burger is all that you know of H&F, you are in for a treat. There is so much more to this place than a well-crafted hamburger that it is staggering. So, if you came here for yet another review on Atlanta's most popular burger, you will be disappointed. Fortunately, I arrived around 6PM, so I was able to pony right on up to the bar and dive into their impressive drink list. Greg Best, the house mixologist and part-owner with Chef Linton Hopkins, maintains a constantly changing menu of great house made cocktails. As with everything served here, from the ketchup to the cured meats, all of the cocktails utilize house-made ingredients that give the drinks an edge over their competition. I started my evening with a Badgers Hiss (Rittenhouse Rye, Becherovka, citrus punch, and seltzer water). Light, fruity, and satisfying. In addition to a few glasses of Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year bourbon on the rocks (I'm a sucker for bourbon), I also put away a glass of The Shrub, which is a house made cranberry and ginger syrup, Gin, and lemon seltzer. I hate gin. But I loved this drink. Now for the food. Those of you that have read my reviews of Abbatoir know that I am not afraid of a little offal in my meals. So, the adventurous eater in me was immediately drawn to the "Parts" section of the menu. But if eating outside of the box isn't for you, fear not. The offal portion of the menu is only a fraction of their offerings, so you won't be forced outside of your culinary comfort zone if you aren't up for that. I started things off with an order of Deviled Eggs Three Ways. You can ask any member of my family that has ever eaten a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner with me - I F'ing love deviled eggs. These were fantastic. Unfortunately, I only wrote down two of the three "ways" the eggs were made - Country ham and Sunchoke. If you are one of those salt-sensitive people, the country ham might be a little too salty for you, but I ain't one of those people. The Country Ham deviled eggs were my favorite of the bunch. Next was the Griddled Pork Belly served on a Parker House roll, topped with Chow Chow. God DAMN I love pork belly. These were basically little pork belly sliders. The belly itself was sliced very thin, and this resulted in about 80% of the surface area being the tasty crust, which added a lot of flavor. I don't think these things lasted more than 3 minutes in front of me. Next up was a suggestion from the bartender - Pan Roasted rabbit livers, sweet potato puree, and red wine apple butter. This was a great combination of fall flavors. This dish tasted like fried Thanksgiving. Loved it. Now, my next dish was a bit of a novelty buy - Veal Brains pan fried with lemon butter and home-made croutons. I'd never had brains and wanted to be able to say that I had. What shocked me the most about this dish was how much this reminded me of my mom's pan fried veal cutlets that she used to make when I was a kid. Maybe it was the traditional pairing with the lemon butter. Either way, this didn't have the organ-y flavor that I was expecting (I know...organ-y isn't a word. Get over it). This dish tasted so much like veal, I completely forgot that I was eating brains. Finally, despite the fact that I was bursting at the seams already, I ordered the Hand Chopped Steak Tartar w/ farm egg, whole grain mustard, and shoestring potatoes. This was an excellent tartar. I think the overall "Oh my God this is so good" factor was probably diminished by the fact that, at this point, I was a little tipsy and extremely full. But there was nothing I could complain about. Full or not, I enjoyed the hell out of it. Holeman and Finch is a guaranteed good time. The atmosphere is awesome, the food is satisfying, and the drinks go down oh-so-well. Hell, I had a great time and I went by myself! And I can't wait to go back.
(5)Mark J.
Brunch leaves a lot to be desired, literally, as the menu contains only 9 food items, 3 of which work as an entrée. I'm a burger junkie (just short of a quasi-connoisseur), so I thought I'd see the H&F burger was all about. Sure, the much-hyped (more like over-hyped) burger is served more than anything else, but it's pre-cooked and sits out ready-made in the kitchen (just peer through the glass) and it tastes more like cheese & onions than beef. For $12 trust me - skip it. Today, the New Orleans plate was gone by 2 pm followed by the deviled eggs. After waiting in cramped quarters for close to an hour, we were finally seated at a "community" table (even though the actual tables stand separately) where we couldn't help but feel the cold in the poorly heated room and the relentless bellowing from the guest next to us. Basically, there's no "atmosphere" in this tiny place, and the servers move about haphazardly, expecting guests to love everything regardless of how the place feels and what's actually being served. I'm sure that dinner service is better, but with this tiny, tiny dining room, if you're not interested in sitting or standing at a noisy bar, I don't see the attraction. They've been here five years and still haven't expanded or moved. That's just fine, because you won't find my car moving anywhere near the place in the future.
(1)scott m.
Almost a year to the day that I first read about H&F I finally had the opportunity to visit, around 1:30 on Sunday afternoon my companion and I were seated at a table for brunch. Joint was hopping, and as we walked past the tiny glassed-in kitchen I saw a team of chefs creating H&F's famous burger in a well-oiled (or greased, as the case may be) assembly line. This burger is the stuff of legend: mainly because it is freaking incredible tasting, but also because of the fact that it is very difficult burger to get your hands on and mouth around. That's because they only prepare 2 dozen a day and offer them for purchase at 10:00 p.m. each evening. There are just not that many burgers to go around. The big secret is that the restaurant's limited brunch menu provides the chefs with more valuable griddle space, enabling them to pump out a larger number of burgers. No exaggeration, every single table in the entire joint had at least one burger on it. Once seated at a narrow table by the window we each ordered a Bloody Mary (deliciously spicy and served with a spear of olives and pickles) and a glass of water before settling in with the menu. We already knew that one of the plates we ordered would contain a burger, but a decision needed to be made on plate number 2. The lady opted for a breakfast dish containing stone ground grits, fried glazed pork belly and two poached eggs, served with splash of chow chow, which I just discovered is a green tomato relish. As we watched table after table receive trays full of burgers my anticipation rose. The menu was pretty impressive and innovative, but the burger was obviously something special as so many customers flocked to it. When it arrived in front of me it was a thing of beauty. Served on a standard size dinner plate, the burger sat aside a small pile of crispy French fries and two small metal condiment bowls. One contained mustard, and the other a slightly thinner than usual house-made ketchup that was a delicious vacation from the Heinz standard. The burger itself was small in stature: two patties with American cheese on top of each, a small pile of griddled onions in between the patties and a layer of home-preserved pickles (both sweet and spicy) on top. The bun was toasted and buttery (and came from the restaurants bakery outpost down the block), and as I cut the burger in half (no matter how good it was the decision had already been made to share this burger) a little meat juice and melted cheese oozed out. Oftentimes simple pleasures like a well-cooked hamburger are over-rated and over-hyped by over-zealous fans: I'll tell you right now; this is not the case with H&F's burger. The burger was damn near perfect, the fries were light, crispy and delicious and the homemade condiments were the perfect accoutrement. Normally I slather a layer of mayo on my burgers, but there was no need for it here and I felt that doing so would be insulting to the chef's creation. To sum it up, the burger was a big bucket of win. But we had another whole plate on the table, and though we had come for the burger this dish was also excellent. Though Florida is a southern state through its inclusion in the Confederacy so long ago, South Florida, where I reside, is far from the Deep South. That being said, I don't think I've ever had grits as good as these. Served in a deep bowl with two perfectly poached eggs, a couple of small but succulent slices of pork belly and a wispy trail of chow chow, this dish turned out to be a wonderful breakfast stew. Interestingly enough, the lady and I both can't stand tomatoes, but we both felt that the sweet contrast of the chow chow was an integral part of the dish. Wonder if we would have felt the same knowing it was made from the ingredient we both dread the most. As we worked our way to bottom of the bowl it became apparent that some of the delicious goodness would be left at the bottom, and I was always taught never to waste food (especially tasty vittles like this) so we asked our very attentive server for some toast. She returned with two slices of triangular cut toast coated with sweet cream butter. The combo was delicious on its own, but when used to soak up the goo from the bottom of the plate it was divine. When the waitress returned we suggested that they included the bread with this all the time, and I was told that they were going to take it into consideration. We had saved some room for desert and both gravitated to the fried blueberry and peach pie, served with vanilla sorbet. Both the waitress and hostess commended us on picking the best of their deserts, and when it arrived I was a bit surprised. I was expecting a slice of pie that was fried. Instead I got what looked like a sweet version of a meat pie or empanada. The glaze was decadent, the filling was delicious and the vanilla sorbet was a much lighter accompaniment then ice cream would have been. Nothing like a great desert to finish off an excellent meal.
(5)Gina C.
Last night my friends and I came here for dinner. We had a big party, so we waited for a good 30 minutes, if not longer. We got there around 6:30. Come early if you don't want to wait all night. The place is really small. I ordered the Southern Cola drink. It was okay, but next time I'll stick to wine. I thought it tasted like a flat cola with alcohol. As for the food my bf and I shared 4 small plates. We ordered the scallops -my fave, so delicious, shrimp - 5 good sized fried shrimp in a chili sauce (very good), panchetta carbonara pasta - it just melts in your mouth, and hanger steak -this was okay for me. The 4 small plates were a little under $50. The food is very good, but the portions are small. I was fine after I finished my meal, but my bf was still hungry. I'm glad we got dessert afterwards! Too bad we didn't stay late enough to order the burger. Maybe next time...
(4)Joel C.
I've been curious to find out what all the fuss is about this place. When Lauren S invited me to join her and a few others this past Thurs for the 10:00PM Burger, how could I resist!? My verdict....I was pretty impressed! H&F has a lot of charm to it! It's a pretty small space so be prepared to stand the entire time or fight for a table. The drinks were probably the BEST I've ever had in Atlanta. The bartenders really know their stuff and I fell in love with the Piedmont Apple. Let's get to that burger...best in Atlanta???...ummm...yeah! The simplicity of this burger...two patties with two slices of cheese, grilled onions and pickles on a freshly baked bun...was what made this burger so awesome. No fluff, no gimmiks...all delish! The best part is that it only cost ya $10.00! This will definitely become one of my favorite places to hang out and I look forward on going back often. The only down side...the "REAL" Housewives of Atlanta, or shall i say the Buckhead Betty's hang out here too with their sequence shirts, overdone hair and mac makeup galore. Seriously ladies...money does not buy class but it does buy me to be your personal shopper and adviser! Oh, and please apply makeup in the bathroom, not at the bar!
(5)Barbara S.
So I have been reading about this famous burger for a while now. Even in NYC, I heard mention of the H&F burger. Last weekend I decided that it was time to put aside my fear of cramming myself in to the tiny space of Holeman and Finch, and give the burger a try. The burger was so perfect; the flavor, the moistness of the meat, the melted cheese, onions, pickles. MMMmmmmm. Oh, and that house made ketchup and mustard! True perfection! The fries were also made to perfection as well. Now for my drink; It was an amazing Champagne Cocktail which included Champagne with fresh lemon juice, a geranium liqueur and rum. You would think that based on the ingredients, this would be a very sweet concoction, but it was light, slightly tart and very refreshing with just the perfect hint of sweetness. LOVED it!! Can't wait to go back and let the mixologist mix up another fantastic beverage for my consumption!! On another note; So sorry to hear that H&F Bread has closed. We were on our way there today and decided to look for a menu online when we read that they are now only open for wholesale business.
(5)David Z.
Sunday brunch. Crowded. Burger. Good. Onion rings. Not bad. Homemade mustard. Yummy. HF Bakery. Dessert. Chocolate Guinness cupcake. Tasty.
(4)Rachel B.
I've since had the burger...and although I was pleasantly inebriated that burger was pretty darn good. It's really a purest burger - complete with American cheese (or some sort of high end version of American Cheese). It's buttery and yummy (unless you don't like bread and butter pickles - we had a few complaints about that) I still love this place.
(5)Alex O.
I like to eat things I have never eaten and drink cocktails the same way, so this is the best place for that. you have to go at least once if you're in Atlanta.
(5)Kelly O.
While there are already a ton of positive reviews - this place deserves another! The atmosphere is trendy yet inviting and a wide range of people. We had a drink at the packed bar (where you can dine as well) while waiting for our table. Despite the fact that once we were seated we were freezing because we were up against the window, we graciously listened to our knowledgeable waiter explain the menu. We ordered the chopped raw steak with a quail egg and french fries - and this is as raw as you can get folks. It was seasoned to perfection, but I definitely got a little queasy at the site because it looked like a raw hamburger patty. We also tried the cheese plate, scallops and what the waiter described as a croque monsieur (I can't remember the exact name on the menu) - all delicious. Then, our waiter whispered we could get on the list for the 10 pm hamburger because there were a couple slots left, so we figured why not - it was definitely worth it, and one of the freshest hamburgers I have ever had. But, the best part was the homemade mustard and ketchup. I will keep coming back here and recommend to people as well for a completely enjoyable and delicious restaurant experience :)
(5)Katy G.
Holeman & Finch gets 5 stars from me for their service. We were sat at a less than desirable table (it was in the sun) and the hostess made us aware of that before seating us, in case we wanted a different table. My husband and I both ordered the burger and it took a little while for us to get our order and without us saying anything we were brought a complimentary plate of pimento cheese and sesame crackers. The cheese and crackers were excellent. After finishing the complimentary snack we still didn't have our burgers (which didn't faze us) but the owner/hostess let us know she would be picking up our tab. As she walked away we were served and the burgers were great! It says something about the way you run a restaurant, when you are aware of your customers complaints without them actually having to complain. We will definitely be back to H&F.
(5)Nicholas b.
So I am a HUGE fan of this concept, just when I was kind of thinking that the whole "gastro-pud" craze was getting a little overplayed and that the same dishes were being had all over the place... I was wonderfully pleased with the honest and trend-minded atmosphere of Holeman and Finch. Since everyone has commented on the ever-sought-after burger already, I wont go into depth about it... all Ill do is agree - it is, for sure, an amazing burger, with a solid and totally reasonable price-tag ($10)... the fries could be improved upon a little bit, it seems like they may not be doing pre-blanch in the oil correctly... but the homemade condiments are spot on for sure. We started going fairly early on after they opened, and have watched some of the dishes improve over time, as expected and a show of positive evolution in the kitchen. Was pretty let down by the sweetbreads on a few occasions, so different reasons on multiple visits, still haven't gotten a good serving of it as of yet, but my love for sweetbreads will keep my trying. The Pate has been SOLID since H&F's inception, and is my absolute favorite dish on the menu. Salads have been very decent, and I definitely recommend ordering one and throwing it into the mix of small plates as a nice little palate cleanser and something the lighten up the meal. Cocktails: have not disappointed to date, and if booze is your bag, then I would suggest sitting at one of the bar seats (which I might add are designed perfectly for conversation and dinning) and chatting with the bartender or mixologist who are always more than accommodating to craft something unique per your tastes if nothing jumps out off the list. All in all, place is great. If I lived on that side of town it would be my regular hangout, but until then, its a favorite for almost any occasion (they also have very reasonable buy-out pricing for large parties if your looking for that). Cheers.
(5)bean c.
Absolutely loved the food that this place serves. What we ordered: Rabbit terrine, Champagne terrine, Chicken liver pate, Crunchy gentlemen, Foie Gras over johnny cakes w/ bacon and maple syrup, Tri tips, Fried quail, Banana pudding, Chocolate tart. All were excellent. The terrines really stood out for me. I'm very happy that there is finally an accessible place in town to have decadent meats served the right way. Service was fast and efficient. Waitstaff was not fussy but still attentive. This place is not big or roomy. Come on an off-night and maybe the wait won't be so bad. Overall - I would like to revisit this restaurant as often and my budget would allow and order everything on their menu.
(5)Jason K.
Really one of the more fantastic places to pop up in ATL in the past year if you ask me. I took a great friend / first date there and was seriously blown away by the place. Went for late Friday night drinks and lit bite to eat and think that this place goes on the list. List for only the special people in my future. Not for everyone. (Don't want to spoil it in my mind...) H&F has an amazing wine list, so they have that going for them right off the bat. By the glass and insane bottles of really, really good (expensive) wine. Love it, and you will too. They have the bartender from next door at Restaurant Eugene (name slips my mind, but he really is a funny guy, pours some pretty authentic drinks with VERY original ingredients) working the cocktail menu and they are just flat out fantastic cocktails. So this place has something for everyone in that department. Food wise: I'm not a lover of pate or liver of any sort, but I was asked to try it, and I got to say it really was flat out GREAT! Well done there guys. Well done. The Crawfish Beignets is where it is at. Small little nothings perfect for the great bottle of wine that we ordered (and you should too). I think the biggest downside (and everyone who has been there will likely agree): it is small. bar area is where you want to see to people watch and enjoy the drink and lite bites, but it really is tiny, tiny. Keep it up guys. Fantastic job!
(5)josh b.
at the risk of overselling it my college pals blathered on effusively about how having an h&f burger was equivalent to stepping through the wardrobe and getting a handy from the white queen. boy were they wrong. it was better. here's how it was told to me (is all of this true? tastes like it) - the buns? baked that day three doors down. the meat? ground within the last 48 hours with beef from a farm within an hour's drive. onions and pickles? home grown. all the condiments (including the ketchup which will only be admired and will see no use...'cept maybe with fries - swear to god...if you put ketchup on this burger, well, you shouldn't be permitted to vote)? made on site. two patties, two slices of american cheese (kraft singles - bizarre, but perfect), onions, pickles, mayo & mustard on the glorious bun... tastes like the best slider you've ever had, but if you were to eat it while it was having sex with heidi klum. wouldn't steer you wrong on this. the thing about them only making two dozen burgers a day? true (on weekdays). get there to order by 9p at the VERY latest. at 10p 'the girl next door' gets on the mic and says 'hey, everybody...it's BURGER TIME!' and even if this is your first experience you'll be so excited, i swear, a lil' poop'll come out. bring extra undies. finally, while you're waiting and the excitement is building order...anything. seriously. anything. i had the deviled eggs three ways and the crunchy gentleman and they were so good i could've been convinced to streak down peachtree street for another if it weren't for the fact a burger was on the way. and if all this weren't reason enough, h&f is also home to one of the country's foremost mixologists, greg best. i sampled probably 10 cocktails the likes of which i've never tried before and every one of them made me want to sign up and fight wars for our country. seriously, if you have any sense just go and tell greg to make you whatever he wants all night long. dealer's choice until you pass out. again, you will not regret this. (warning - eating a burger at h&f will likely temper or ruin every other burger experience you have anywhere else for the rest of your life. procede at your own risk)
(5)Deanna J.
Chic and laid back. No reservations and get in line for some community dining (which you'll likely have since the number of tables are limited) and talk about the foodie-trendy cocktails with your new dining friends on either side of you. Strange location, but worth venturing into this combo of businesses for some creative, creative cuisine. A place I'll be excited to take friends and out of towners alike to show 'em how we do in Atlanta.
(5)Karl H.
The food is delicious, yes -- but the portions are so darn tiny we racked up $115 (w/o tip) tab and left hungry! 3 stars was a stretch for me because of this...I was really dissappointed. After the first round of orders, we asked the waiter what he would suggest that was "more substantial" since we were hungry. Literally no suggestion was given...so we just ordered another round on our own. Sorry to be a downer, but I won't be going back for dinner.
(3)Akizogn N.
The ambiance was lovely. The lamb was tender. The flounder was decadent. Didnt try the burgers though, will return for that with my boo
(5)Shannon M.
We read some review where the mixologist said something about how anyone can pour a drink, but only mixologists can make special drinks (such as those poured at H&F). The quote was annoying. But OMG this restaurant and that mixologist are both doing divine things. I actually saved the menu so as to remember what food we ate (in case the delicious memory slipped my mind). But I really don't think it was necessary. I've decided H&F is like sleeping with your high school thing years later. You know when you get down to business that it's going to be good--so your brain will kick into memory mode and saves each detail. Highlight for hubby: chopped steak served tar tare. He said it was a revelation. My highlight: all the food I didn't get to try last night that I know I'll be going back to enjoy (hello head to toe---I know where to find you). Fried haters and oyster haters do yourself a favor and go get some of that cornmeal fried oyster madness. I promise it'll change your life.
(5)matt h.
CHANGE YOUR KETCHUP! 4th time having Holeman's amazing burger this past weekend and the only thing that comes up over and over again to anyone I bring here is.... "if only they had good ketchup...cause this ketchup tastes like sh*t!" That's 4 different groups of friends I've taken to Holeman for the burger! All of them loved the burger and could not stand the ketchup! Why not just own up to the fact that Heinz is the best and call up the distributor. Trust me, no one will think any less of you. Other than that everything on your menu is outstanding!
(4)TurboFerret S.
Best bar in town. Crowded but that's because they are a freaking awesome place to eat and drink.
(5)Adam R.
I have been putting off writing this review until I had an entire burger for myself. I always ended up coming here after we had eaten somewhere else and it just never worked out. The first time I came here was after a happy hour event at Hot Stix, which is all you can eat. The thought of more food after that was not appetizing so I had just a bite of another person's burger. It was really good, but I could not appreciate its greatness from just a bite. This time we planned in advance. I ate my meal during the day mid afternoon but not too late so that I would be ready. I really felt like Rocky waking up and drinking a dozen eggs (and by eggs I mean pizza, and by dozen I mean two slices) then going to the factory to hit some meat, and since Holeman & Finch has meat hanging up in the window that analogy seems appropriate. We got there around 9:10-9:15 for the 10:00 burger. It was packed and we were not sure at first we could get it. Someone had decided to have their birthday there, but luckily most people had already eaten and probably did not know about aforementioned burger as it is not on the menu. We found a small corner near the bar and gradually expanded out as people left kind of like my belt gradually expanded throughout the night. The first few times I came here I tried the bartender's recommended mixed drinks which were really good. One of them had pineapple in it which I love. On burger night, I got a recommended beer which was also quite good. I am not sure why someone would pock the "none" option for alcohol on Yelp, but someone did! I feel bad for asking a chef to change something that is fixed, but I just do not eat cheese on burgers (I will pay for it later) so I had to. Luckily asking for less food is usually not a problem. The burger was amazing, and I recommend everyone go at least once, just not on the same night as I am, since there are only 22 burgers a night! Great food, great environment, great crowd for burger night (sometimes a little too crowded), though we were missing a few of my favorite regulars;)
(4)jimmy s.
Went there again last night. Had to wait about 1.5 hours for a table, but hung out at the bar and had a good time. Talked to Andy (mixologist) a little bit, he was very friendly. Ordered the chopped steak (tartare), fried oysters, charcuterie plate, and once 10PM rolled around, two burgers. The salumi/charcuterie plate was a lot more sparse than the last time I got it. Everything else rocked, but the burgers are a real treat. Plan on being there to order them as soon as 10PM rolls around. Seriously, they are that amazing.
(5)Drew W.
I went here last weekend when I was on a trip to Atlanta. I literally have one of everything on the menu and I did not regret anything I had. New things I had not ever tried before like Lamb Brain and Chicken Heads for example. The understanding of flavors and textures by the cooks was just perfect. The bar tender was upbeat and brought a great atmosphere to the place. The Burgers were amazing some of the best I had ever had!
(5)David H.
4.5 With so many reviews gushing over "the burger," you'd think that H&F is a one trick pony. Not so. H&F is what happens when high quality executive chefs get to indulge themselves and are freed from the constraints of traditional restaurant menus. Under the guise of a bar, you can serve ridiculously unhealthy but delicious food that might not have a place anywhere on a standard restaurant menu. That's the beauty of a "gastro-pub" -- pub food redone in a more sophisticated and skilled manner. I can see why this place was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation's 2009 "Best New Restaurant" award. Anyway, Holeman & Finch is a nice place to come and sit with a few friends for a while and share a bunch of dishes over drinks. Their menu is quite diverse and it also changes regularly, so you can get a lot of variety if you're adventurous. I like variety in my meals (and I'm also drawn to unhealthy pub-style food), so this place really works for me. They also have excellent cocktails (as many other reviewers have mentioned). The dining area is quite small (if you don't want to sit at the bar), so don't expect an intimate, quiet date. The main downside is that, while each dish is relatively inexpensive, if you're eating here for a meal you're probably going to rack up a fair bill: it's like tapas or sushi. Unless you eat like a bird, you're definitely going to be in for about the same as a nice meal at a regular restaurant.
(4)Holy Guacamole M.
Good place to unwind after a long day. The food and beer selection is great. The staff seems to know more about their beverages than the food they serve though.
(3)David S.
This place rocks. Went here one night looking for good drinks and some good small plates for dinner and we got both and then some. The small restaurant was packed at 7:30 on a Sat. but we were able to find a table in the bar area. I told the bartender my typical liquor preference (bourbon) and he came back with a great drink with a small batch bourbon, grapefruit juice, bitters, etc. We asked for food recommendations, and he asked if we trusted him. In a good mood and with some confidence we said yes. First came fried oysters - succulent, perfectly cooked with a spicy remoulade that did not overpower the sweet oysters - and pork buns - my only complaint is that there wasn't more of this dish. Next we received a small pot of fresh peas and vidalia onions in a wonderful butter sauce. These were outstanding and props to our host for sending a veggie dish to us. We requested more and received hen-of-the-woods mushrooms with polenta (this was ok. Not my favorite, but a good dish) and some wonderful mussles. At this point, and after a new round of delicious drinks, we were nearly full. For some dessert we requested the sticky toffee banana pudding and would have happily eaten another. It was all good. The service, the food, the knowledge of the staff. I really like this place.
(5)Lindsay C.
Mmm, mmm this place is the bomb. I stalk their pimiento cheese. Seriously stalk it to farmer's markets around the city. The bread, the drinks, the offal, the atmosphere, the crazy cool bathrooms, the bartenders. There are a million reasons to visit H&F. Everything is top notch. I just wish I didn't have to wait when I'm there! Make sure you try the burger. I literally sweated deliciousness the first time I ate it. Word to the wise - they also serve burgers during weekend brunch. Getcha some.
(5)Dio S.
Opens late, great drinks selection, tasteful but relaxed atmosphere, and a foodie friendly menu, Holeman & Finch is one of the best late night get-together food pub in town. I enjoyed most of the items on the heavy-handed menu featuring liberal use of fats and variety meats (chef Adam: "We got the scallop and salad for the Buckhead crowd"). Chicken liver pate is velvety, fragrant, and sweet. Wonderful pork belly, roasted sweetbread, and carbonara (might be better than Richard Blais'...my opinion). I was very excited to see the range of house cured meats (hmm, even includes lardo), and did enjoy very much, but have to say the $15 sample plate falls short to Krog Bar's $20 sample plate. Maybe as good as Ecco's. Love the hen of woods mushroom on polenta, although I had it way too salty one time; so H&F's execution is not 100% consistent. The elusive burger was comically more similar to a fast food style than gourmet. My expectation was very high and I was underwhelmed, but still an amazing burger. Same thing with the fries (please chef don't kick me out of the restaurant next time after you read this...). Remoulade with fried oysters--absolutely dynamite. The amount of butter that must have gone into the mashed potatoes (here served with skirt steak) was mind boggling, every mouthful was heaven combined with a sense of doom. The beignet I was not too crazy about. Overall a fantastic menu for late night hang out for people who love to eat. Beer and wine lists are not long, but offer really good selections. The highlight though of course is cocktails made by the famous mixologist. These are definitely original and must-try. What surprised me was that you can order coffee and espresso drinks, which are not on the menu, and these will be made with Dancing Goat. Wow. And the bar staff all took coffee/espresso classes at the Dancing Goat. Really a huge wow. The first time I visited, this place struck me as looking swankier than the name and menu would suggest, but after many visits I can definitely conclude that the atmosphere is very relaxed and casual. A diverse crowd slowly transforms to one of lots of restaurant people, cooks, their friends, and gastroholics after midnight. Although this is a small space, I haven't found seating to be a problem. H&F doesn't have a singularly perfect dish, and the menu is not for everyone, but with the combination of great food, drinks, space, and crowd, overall is one of my favorite places to go eat and get together late at night.
(5)Juichia C.
the burger is the best burger i have ever had. enough said. worth any length of wait. amazing bartenders and drinks.
(5)Patrick L.
Incredible place. Known for their burger and cocktails but everything on the menu is awesome!
(4)Danielle C.
Mmmmmm! Burger Time! the cheeseburger is delicious! the meat is perfectly seasoned and has superb caramelization to give it just the slightest crunch when you take a bite. the cheese is perfectly complimentary to the taste of the burger, the pickles are the icing on top. not sure if it's customary, but they didn't even ask me a temperature preference, i generally order my burgers medium and i was very satisfied. (the fries are just there to help you savor the burger a little while longer). i followed the burger with a Southern Cola - De-friggin-licious!
(5)Jacob M.
Went for the buzz. Very good place to eat maybe a little too much hype. Good service with lots of unique menu items all made fresh. Deviled eggs are killer.
(4)Kate C.
Please try to imagine this situation in your head while I describe it to you: It was almost 1:00 in the morning, my coworkers and I had been in the airport for almost half a day. Our trip home got delayed and we were stuck in Hotlanta for the night. We hadn't had food in almost 12 hours. We just barely got a rental car after waiting for awhile. With no plans for a hotel, all we could think of was "food." What place in this mysterious city is still open so late? McDonald's? No, not good enough. So we Yelped it. The first restaurant we came upon was Holeman & Finch. It's quite a little drive from the airport but totally doable. After 40 minutes of speeding through downtown on a Friday night and most-definitely taking some wrong turns, we burst through the doors of Holeman & Finch, sweaty, panting, dressed in paint-covered clothes (from work, of course), and starving. We definitely stood out from the calm and jovial atmosphere at this restaurant, but we were treated with some of the best hospitality a person can find at 1:00 in the morning. And here is what I experienced: H&F ballpark Hot Dog, Arugula and Pickled Beet Salad, Glazed Eggplant, Deviled Eggs Three Ways, Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Fish and Chips, Farm Egg and Guanciale Carbonara, and Fried Apple Pie. Add to that a crazy ginger-flavored cocktail made with a ginger liqueur and you can imagine the haze I was in. What was this place? How did I get here? Is this really happening? They serve Pig Ears and donuts! They serve Veal Brains and Hot Dogs! They have a classy decor and at the same time, pigs hanging upside down as if in a butcher's shop! When I woke up the next morning, I felt like I'd just returned from an alternate universe. It was like some sort of restaurant my mind would make up in a dream. To this day, I still can't forget my glorious and complex meal at Holeman & Finch. It looks like I'm not the only one. Bravo. It wasn't until two weeks later that I realized I'd seen this restaurant on Food Network's "Best Thing I Ever Ate" for it's burgers.
(5)jason h.
My god. I went here on a blind date. After about fifteen minutes, my date asked, "What kind of place have you taken me to?" Not that we ate anything. We were ensconced in the bar, drinking cider and beer. I felt, as I sipped my Strongbow, like I had walked into a time warp and been shot out into an eighties video. Among the bar's numerous inhabitants was a large, middle-aged man clad in a double-breasted blue pinstripe suit, a la Wall Street. He sat stewing over a watery cocktail, his dusty blond hair hanging raffishly over his drink. Nearby, a rapidly aging peroxide blonde stood against the wall doing her best to project some kind of cougarish sex appeal. She looked like she had mistaken a microwave oven for a tanning bed. Her tiger-striped dress and Egyptian-style eyeliner set her firmly in the realm of the absurd. As my date and I continued to ignore each other and gazed around the human zoology experiment we'd stumbled into, I noticed a man get up and walk to the bathroom. Almost instantly his date or wife, neatly embalmed in a mountain of powder, rouge, mascara and lip gloss, turned and made a flirtatious comment to the pin-stripped junk bond broker, who brightened and came jauntily over to have a chat with her while her husband innocently relieved his bladder. Meanwhile, the requisite ex-athlete, boozing with his ex-agent, leered menacingly at whatever females came through the door. He was wearing a massive tropical shirt and slacks, signifying he was now permanently on vacation. Eventually, the date and I paid and fled. The time warp machine ejected us into the late evening glare of Peachtree Street and South Buckhead, doing its damndest to move into modernity, with curiously unsatisfying results. But now I know better. Next time I'll wear a power tie and leave the date behind.
(2)Phillip C.
Burger time! It speaks for itself I would never do it justice. I love this place. We come here all the time. Mostly for Sunday brunch. The menu is always different and always delicious. The chefs here take great pride in their work. The libations are always interesting and tasty as well. I'm a bit old school with my cocktails but these cocktails are very good. From the offal to the bread you can't ever go wrong here.
(5)Esther K.
Just love this place. Love the food, the ambience, Regan (my biggest girl crush ever), burger hour, drinks, the service, and even the small space. It's pretty much packed on any night so try to get here early if you want to get burgers. If they're serving caramel bacon popcorn on the menu, or even if they're not, ask if they have some. Some people might be crinkling their noses and shaking their heads no due to the caramel and bacon mix, but trust me. It's reaaaaaaaalllllly good. It's so good that if the Boy Scouts sold caramel bacon popcorn in a can, I'd probably mug those poor boys for their popcorn. It's a great place to go hang out with your friends after work/school/whatever you're doing. Go and have yourself a pint and maybe a cheese and meat plate with a friend or friends, lover, or even yourself!
(5)Enrico C.
Great drinks and awesome bartenders, but a very upscale crowd TRYING to be casual. Don't go unless your with a group, or prepared to wear your bank statement on your sleeve. Not sure how this crowd ends up here, in such an obscure location, but we people that make under a million a year need to take this place back over. The millionaires don't deserve it.
(4)Reed J.
Really enjoyed our experience at Holeman and Finch. Tried the Coca-Cola braised Pork Shoulder, which was tender and flavorful. The Brussel Sprouts and Panchetta were really good - and I hate Brussel Spouts! The Griddle Pork Belly was outstanding. The Charcuterie plate and cheese plate were both good too. We thought we were done, but since it was close to 10PM, we had to order a cheeseburger. Glad we did. Yes, there is a lot of hype about the 10PM burger, but it was fun to take part in the experience, as we were not aware. I guess we've been cooped up in Alpharetta too long not paying attention. If you're adventurous and want to try some parts on a small plate, H&F has several items on the menu that won't kill your budget. Not knowing the area well, we had trouble finding the restaurant. On Peachtree Road, look for Peachtree Memorial Drive NW. H&F is on the opposite side of Peachtree. Pull into the underpass / driveway of the condo-looking building up to the valet parking. H&F is on the right.
(4)Jill M.
All I can say, this is one of the best experiences I've had in Atlanta.. (I guess I need to get out more?!). The staff was perfect! The organs' I tried were actually yummy, the cocktails were wonderful and the BURGER was probabaly one of the best in the city. ALL worth the wait. And like nothing else. I can't wait to go again!!
(4)Todd G.
Went tonight with my father and a friend. It was a great experience. Their menu was very diverse with everything from succotash to pork belly sliders. I had the 21-year-old rum drink that was pretty tasty with a sweet honey flavor. The menu items are tapas size and best when shared with the table. I would say 2-3 orders per person would be enough for a meal. The restaurant was a little tricky to find as it is in a condo/retail community on peachtree rd. The restaurant offered complementary valet, but I think self-park would be available if you cruise on around the corner from the valet stand. Overall, it's a great place and worth a visit if you are in the area.
(4)Laura M.
There are soo many reviews of this place that I really don't need to write one, but I will. I love this spot! It's beautiful little jewel box of a bar is perfect for an after work drink with a friend or a romantic chat. The drinks are insane and have so many delicious, interesting ingredients. I had one with freshly grated cinnamon on top---wintery and wonderful. Definitely drop by after work if you want to get there before the crowd.
(5)Casey G.
Overrated. I really love a good burger, and after hearing a lot about the H&F burger, I finally made it out there with a group of friends. The burger was just okay, not the best I've ever had, not terrible either, but I wouldn't make it a point to go back just for the burger. The french fries were kind of disappointing. Our server was really nice and ensured our table got at least two of the night's 10 pm burger. We ordered several other things from the menu and they were a lot better (the pretzel was amazing).
(3)Stephie Z.
Just went here the other night. Be aware of the small size of this spot. the bar is as large as the dining room which isn't saying much. They don't take reservations and there is only one table in the whole place that can seat more than 4 people so if you get there after another 5+ party you have to wait awhile. The food is brought out super quick though which does help speed things up and get you out quicker. I started with a couple of specialty cocktails: the Johnny Ryall and the Piedmont Apple. I had heard how great the drinks where but I could have had those anywhere. The Johnny Ryall is essentially a shandy of miller high life, cherry liquor, and some bitters thrown in. The piedmont Apple was my fav out of the 2 but was small.. so small. Why, oh why couldn't they have given me more:(? Anyways, the apple drink was made with: wait for it...wait for it...some kind of APPLE liquor (shocker) and some other stuff and bitters. It was good though. For dinner we got their small plates, which is all they had. The plates are more expensive then apps you find at some restaurants but possibly smaller than those apps too. That was my other warning. Then again this place is new and trendy so I guess it should have been assumed that it would have small expensive plates. Okay so we ordered piminto cheese with some kind of soft crackers. It was good and a suprisingly larger order then the rest of the food we got. Then again it was cheese so how expensive is that to make. We also ate fried quail that was perfectly fried and not oily at all. It was also tiny. But I do love me 2 little quail thighs. We also ordered the cornmeal battered oysters with homeade mustard. This dish was great and well worth the price, there were probably 6 or 7 bad boys on the plate. We also ordered 2 more dishes:the lobster roll, which was good but at $16 for a 3 inch roll was not worth it, and 2 scallops in a yummy corn salad stuff, which defintely was worth it. All in all the fav dishes were oysters and the scallops. For desert we ordered the very chocolate cheesecake. Let me just say that I think this desert is a waste of money. It tastes like hard chocolate pudding. I could have eaten a bowl of sugar free instant chocloate pudding from Kroger and been just as satisfied. Again: the negatives are that this place is small, can't seat a crowd, and has tiny little plates that are a bit expensive for what you get BUT the food is very good, the drinks are decent, and the wait staff (at least for our table) was on top of things. Fav dishes: Cornmeal Encrusted Oysters and their Scallops dish. Least Favs: Very Chocolate Cheesecake and Lobster Roll (LR, simply for price... its good but way too expensive).
(4)Cat D.
I've been here 4 or 5 times now and I'm always impressed. The burger, of course, is excellent, but my favorite item so far is the chicken liver with apple jelly. Everything on the menu sounds exciting and delicious though and I plan to continue coming here to try as many menu items as I can!
(4)Elizabeth K.
Such a great place! Everything I've tried has been delicious. And the bread! Omg. The bread! Still havent had the infamous burger...must go back soon!
(4)Gordon M.
From brain to anus.........you can get it here! Outstanding restaurant, world class, from the make every-little-thing-yourself school. All sausages, cured meat and pickled vegetables is made in house. I sat next to the cured meat/cheese cooler, nice pongy smell, and had a few of the house specialty cocktails. The bar is small, crowded and pub like. I sat on a little T-shape, with another couple. He was a bit of a DB, and spent more time outside smoking and on his cell phone, so I ended up spending most of the night with his girl. Cute. I was in an Italian mood so had the carbonara. Wow!! I lived in the south of Italy for a year, and this was perfect! The best I have had in USA, full-stop. The desserts were amazing too. Holeman & Finch Public House is the reason to move to Atlanta!
(5)Vang H.
Of course the burgers are why this place is so popular (and they're sold out by 9:30 Friday nights), so I'm only going to give a few thoughts on it- fresh, juicy, and melts in your mouth. Also known for their ecletic menu- they do a great job with this. I've had the pork belly and pate, but can't wait to go back and try the others (both were delish!) Pretty standard decor andn the staff are wonderful... I'm a lifer!
(4)Greg B.
Fun place. Creative Loafing said that it is a place that you let bartenders and chef's have all the power and you get Holeman & Finch. This is an accurate description. Servers, bartenders, and even chefs are friendly. You shouldn't leave this place without getting at least one mixed drink. The bartenders are pretty much the shit and could make piss 80 proof and mix it into something amazing. But in reality, they use awesome ingredients and serve with a smile. I love this place. Bit pricey, but I hope it stays that way because it is really small and tends to be on the overcrowded side of the spectrum. Very cool place to bring friends you want to impress. Hot spot. I hope it doesn't change.
(5)Diane R.
Awesome menu, awesome food! Not for the faint of heart, though. We are adventurous eaters - anything once, right? - and this place was fun. Lamb balls were on the menu so we had to give them a try. Why? Why not! The waitress raved over them, but we liked other things better... the texture was a bit squishy. The steak tartare, sweetbreads, deviled eggs, fried oysters, and fried apple pie were all top notch. We'll be back!
(5)Jeff M.
i really do enjoy this place. Others have mentioned it here. If you've never been here before, expect to drive past it at least four or five times. The only thing more difficult than finding the place is actually getting to have their famed burger. Great food, great ambiance. The burger? For a while, it was my favorite burger in all of Atlanta (until Bocado came along). It really was that good. Though it seems it's quality has been fading. Sunday brunch is a great time to go.
(4)Kathryn J.
Oh, sweet deliciousness. Don't even bother with the burger--why bother with all that pretentiousness, when you could be chowing down on ALL OF THE OTHER AWESOME THINGS ON THE MENU?
(5)Patty M.
First off (I say what I'm about to say with the utmost respect to the respective Yelpers' experiences), H&P is not a health food establishment, nor is it some type of Fight Club-type restaurant. You're allowed to talk about the things that happen here -- hell, even the restaurant's website outlines Burger Time explicitly and tells you what time to show up. You also do not come here for wheatgrass shots, vegan mac and cheese, or anything else that's going to fortify your immune system or add vitality or whatever. If you have an aversion to red meat and fat and grease, there are plenty of new age communes in Atlanta that will serve you your heart's literal and figurative desire (R. Thomas is coming to mind). If you do not, hello. You are my kind of people. If I die at 40 of congestive heart failure, I will do so knowing that I ate well. Very, very well. And I can also assure you that H&P's bucket-list-worthy burger will be a vivid taste memory making it all worthwhile. I had to take the pickles off, but other than that, it was perfection. I don't use words like amazing, incredible, and perfection lightly, so heed my words well, stranger. My dining companion speculated that they marinated the meat in fish sauce. I don't know how true this is, but it certainly had depth of flavor that umami burgers are known to have. Better than the Vortex, Steak n' Shake, The Varsity, all the kobe burgers I've had, and all the other burgers I've had in life. If you take nothing else away from what I'm writing, take this: eat the burger. Eat the whole burger. You're welcome. Oh, I guess I had other food too. The memory of my burger is eclipsing the rest pretty heavily. We started with deviled eggs that had some delightful crunchy bits in the filling -- onions or pickles, maybe? -- and I made sure they disappeared quickly. Next was the steak tartare, which was great aside from the weird gummy, rubbery strings I kept biting into. I've had steak tartare before and I've never had that issue. Some kind of mix-in that I didn't like the texture of. I was worried that the mustard used to bind it all was going to be too spicy, so our server Stephen brought a little in a dipping cup for me to try. How great is that? Stephen went above and beyond in many ways, and I would love to have him again when I go back. You should ask for Stephen. He'll bring you mustard in a cup. He's okay in my book. Then the burger. I'm going to give myself a food bliss seizure if I talk about that anymore. After that came the clams. Pretty great, though the thin sauce was a little flavorless for my liking. The wild rice casserole was very earthy and dense. Wish there was more cheese. (I always wish there was more cheese.) Finally, even though my stomach was crying and waving a white flag, I ordered the sticky toffee pudding. Shut up, stomach! You'll make room for dessert and you'll like it! Oh, it was... divine. Like... slices of bread/cake soaked in sugar syrup and caramelized without burning, plus some pieces of some kind of solid, sweet something on the bottom. More toffee? I don't know how they did it. And the whipped cream on top was actual cream that someone lovingly (or angrily, which is also a distinct possibility) whipped moments before sending it my way. There is nary a can of whipped cream in sight here, and I dig that. I waddled out of the restaurant with my stomach struggling to hold my meal. It hurt so, so good. When I got home, if I flattened just the right spot on my torso, I looked like I was about 4 months along with a food baby. My only gripe was that we sat in the middle of a long table in between two different parties. I was sandwiched between two strangers and as much as I like conversation with new people, I don't like it to be forced like that. I like the option of walking away if I so choose. With this seating arrangement, I was trapped next to someone who didn't like cheese, and yet was upset he didn't get a burger. I'm pretty sure you'd want to move, too. Hint about parking: we parked across the street at the strip mall and walked over to avoid paying valet. Sorry, but I'm already dropping what little disposable income I have on the food, and you want me to pay to have someone else park my car? Nah. I will come here as often as my wallet and proximity to Buckhead allow.
(5)j l.
OK. broken record much?? holeman & finch = sweet nectary goodness. the dude and i went for a leisurely late-night dinner, and aaaaalmost everything was perfect... i snagged a couple stools against the wall in the bar area when i walked in--nice peek into the kitchen, but who likes facing a wall?? luckily, a bar table opened up and we made a lightning-quick dash for some better seats. our server, Evan, was awesome all night. many props to him, and the rest of the H+F crew that stopped by. drinks were imaginative, and more importantly, delicious. we stuffed ourselves silly! note to self: next time, bring a couple more people to share all the irresistible items on the menu. so the food: fried oysters were fantastic, and the fried pickles that snuck their way in were very, very welcome. the steak tartare?? HEAVENLY. seriously. fold a french fry in half, fork some raw meat up on that thang and mmmm mmmm mmmm. and of course, the 10o'clock burger. it was wonderful. i give the burger five stars. (that being said, i also give the Five Guys burger 5 stars. so...do with that what you will.) THE BUN IS AMAZING. like medianoche bread. the only un-perfect parts of this experience?? the chicken liver paté was silky and luscious, but it lacked ANY of that wonderful, earthy intensity that i love about chicken livers! it just tasted like whipped butter with a tasty jelly on top. boo. and the music. it was obnoxious. when the food and the drinks are that intense, that decadent...i want music that lets me sit and savor and relish in the awesomeness going in to my mouth. the tunes on this particular wednesday night were reminiscent of Ru San's sushi disco. yikes. overall...you have no idea how glad i am that i can walk to this place.
(4)Chris R.
This place is worth the hassle! I went to Holeman and Finch last Friday night with a few friends. This is a small restaurant so I recommend getting there early if you want a table. I had heard so much about their burgers that I finally broke down and tried it. I promise you, you wont be disappointed. This is without a doubt the best burger in town. New patrons need to know that there is a limited amount of these delicious sandwiches available each night. We arrived around 9:30. We almost didn't get a table, but fortunately we made friends with someone sitting in the bar area so we took their table when they left. We ordered our burgers as soon as we sat down and we were still only able to order 2 for a table of 4 people. The drinks are unique to the bar also. The bartenders are as creative as they are talented. If you have friends coming to visit the city I highly recommend taking them to Holeman & Finch. I am certain they wont be disappointed.
(5)Tracey B.
I'm going to say this once and don't ask me to repeat myself. I ate the head cheese and I liked it. It sounds nasty, but tastes delicious, and the deviled eggs were unbelievable too. I never thought I would rave about deviled eggs, but here I am.
(4)RJ P.
This is a must when in the ATL area. Love this place and would go back anytime and take all my friends and colleagues.
(5)Douglas O.
The Sunday Brunch was good, the pancakes were yummy and just the right size. The hamburgers still are the craze, which you can have on the weekend brunch or I believe after 10pm weekdays. The fries are cooked in duck fat to make them taste cleaner. I left impressed, friendly staff, tasty food.
(4)Bobby H.
Great Place! I didn't even eat the burger! Food: Fantastic. Portions are small but delicious! I had the cornbread fried oysters, the pork belly (best dish!), and the 3 cured meats plate. The mustard on the cured meat plate was fresh and the bread was delicious. My only gripe was that the bread had too big of holes... Price: Ok, it's expensive. But you know that going in. $5 beers, $5-10 plates. If you order enough for a meal, you're prob looking at a $50 tab. I'm a big drinker and I picked up some of my friend's drinks so my tab ended up around $100, but well worth it. Ambiance: Very small place, we had 7 people and we crowded around a small communal table at the bar area. The restaurant is divided in half by the kitchen area-bar and sit-down. The decoration is warm and inviting and made me feel really comfortable. Service: 200 stars! The guys are super trustworthy in their food selection. Trust in your bartender! Just tell them to bring you a plate or two, and a drink or two, and they'll bring you their favorites. I did that all through the night and was never disappointed (3 drinks, 2 plates). They were friendly, attentive, and def. some of the best service I've ever had. There's free valet there. We took off around 8 to go down the street to Ibiza (another amazing place, 5 stars). They told us that the valet leaves around 11 but we'd be able to go inside to pickup the car keys. We came back around 1240 and my man the bartender helped us track down the valet (who was about to leave). Again, 5 star service. Would I come back? Hell yea! I would bring people too. Don't come here if you're a nit-picky eater though. You'll be scared by the menu. Oh yeah, if you're a picky eater, why are you on yelp? Go to McDonald's, it's safe there. No sweatbreads.
(5)Yellow J.
Almost Bacchanalia good (and in some cases, better)... The staff is friendly and nothing short of awesome! The drinks are fun and creative (but expensive)... and they have REAL Mexican Coke!!! Not that kind of coke, the drink silly... I'm talking Coke that feels and tastes like you remember as a kid... Made with SUGAR and not that awful HFCS crap... It just so happens that it is imported from Mexico... Only complaint... the layout inside sucks... unless you are at the bar, the seating is terrible... but I have heard that they are to expand into the space next door in the near future....
(5)Sean W.
Yes, the burger rocks. It's everything... even the bun. Melts in your mouth. Their bread is amazing, as you might have heard. Top quality across the board. Other items besides the burger may be a bit pricey - as are some of the drinks - which is why it's only an occasional visit.
(4)Rob P.
Best burger in ATL.
(5)Nicholas N.
So I went here twice to try to get a hamburger. The first time I went at 9:45pm, they were spoken for. So I came in at 8pm to pre-order one so it was not so bad. I expected more from the burger, a bit salty so I was disappointed for waiting for 2hrs to get one. The other items were pretty good Pretzel, Crispy Pork Rinds, and Cheese platter were all great items. I mean when I think In and Out Burger tastes better that is pretty sad... Hey Atlanta do you guys have In and Out Burger?
(3)Ron B.
I just go for the burger, which is one of the best.
(5)Leo T.
First I'd like to say the food was amazing but the service was beyond terrible. In fact, it is the sole reason why I will never go back, or recommended this restaurant to anyone, period. To be fair, I'll talk about the food first. The Carpaccio (sp?) was phenomenal, the sweet breads were cooked and seared to perfect, as well as the pork belly. A turn for the worst comes with the mussels... They served us about 12 mussels 3-4 of which were un-opened after cooking (a sure sign they have gone bad). They were served to us, and when it was brought to the attention they acted as if nothing was wrong with them and then offered to bring us bread to soak-up the sauce. After about 10 mins after the bread never showed we asked for our check. The waitress had the audacity to charge $0.50 for bread on a ruined dish. After it was brought to her attention she was kind enough to take the bread and the mussels off the plate. When we brought it to the attention of the manager that a dish was served to us with at least 25% of the product potentially rancid, she tried to talk her way our of it and said "sometime that happens with mussels, just because they don't open doesn't mean they're bad." Anyone who has ever cooked mussels knows this is WRONG! As we were walking out the manager had the gall to mock my sister when she walked out of the restaurant. There are plenty of places in Atlanta comparable to Holeman & Finch, and each and every single one should be considered before choosing to spend your money there. We dined there on 11/20/2010
(1)Vy A.
I had a chance to try the burger again and it was MUCH better this time - it wasn't nearly as salty and the texture was great. I can't say it is the best burger ever but it's an excellent burger, and I'll be back. The pickle is a really nice element of the sandwich.
(4)K W.
i'm not afraid to admit i'm a snob, especially when it comes to good eats and booze. sweet jesus, this place reeks of pretension, and i like it. on a recent visit, i sampled a ton of goodies as a good glutton should, and i wasn't disappointed. minus one star for trying to pass off a sazerac (nola, baby!) as something called an ~*oracle*~ (squigglies for effect cause the name of this drink deserves it).
(4)Mela C.
I came here by myself one night and I'm glad I did. Since there is some seating that has people sharing the table picnic-style (I don't know what it is actually called) I was able to have an interesting conversation with the people next to me. I took my time and enjoyed my food... I had the fried apple pie, H&F hotdog, and the gouda cheese. It was all so flavorful and yummy! The staff was incredibly sweet and attentive, and endlessly patient, which I noticed during my wait while I heard customers ask the host the same question over and over. I would definitely go back.
(5)Sarah A.
The 5-star rating is partially on behalf of my boyfriend. We stumbled in here a year or two ago with no expectations and were blown away. I might rate H&F 4 starts because I tend to prefer less rich, granola-y food...but tons of places cater to that kind of palate and not many offer the kinds of things H&F does, from sweetbread to duck prosciutto to pates, all of top-notch quality. (By the way, the classic chicken liver pate is probably my favorite dish here.)
(5)Lynne B.
For a few reasons, my expectations for this place were pretty high. I wish that I could say that I wasn't disappointed but a teeny tiny part of me was. They don't take reservations - which is no big deal here in Atlanta. Any place that doesn't take reservations back in SF, you have to get there at 5.30 to secure a table or a place at the bar. My friend and I got there around 6.00 and getting a table (in such a small place) wasn't a problem. I was surprised at how small the actual bar area was - again, I was expecting a little bit more since there is probably only room for about 6 people at the bar itself. I was also really surprised at how small the restaurant was - unless I totally missed a larger dining room, the only seats are right to the left of when you enter the space. I would say that there is no more than seating for 40. Again, maybe I totally missed a whole other dining room...and if so, someone please let me know. Once we sat down (table for two right next to the window), I got a chance to check out the decor which I really liked. Warm, cozy, and loved the huge, hanging drum shades in the dining room. But as much I really liked the interior, I was not a huge fan of the entire wall of windows looking out at the valet/front entrance to the hotel next door. Now finally...on to the food itself. We started out with a glass of sparkling pinot (pretty much a rose) and the steak tar tare and the duck liver pate. The pate was TO DIE FOR!! Honest to god - it was more like dessert than a small plate. There was this awesome sweet gelee on the top of the pate and although I forget what the waiter said that it was, it kicked ass. I wanted to just eat it with a spoon! The steak tar tare was good - not great - but really good. But maybe it would have been great had I not eaten some of the pate first. A note on our server - really nice guy and gave a great rundown of the menu (even if he did cover every single item listed) but he definitely seemed miffed every time that he came by our table and we weren't ready to order. We told him that we planned on being there for a while since my friend from SF was in town and we had some serious catching up to do - but he couldn't have given two shits. We ordered a bottle of wine and had additional glasses on top of that so it wasn't like we were sitting there for hours on end drinking water and eating free bread! But by the time we left, he had lightened up a bit. Back to the food. The next two dishes that we ordered were the scallops over sweet corn and some salad of which I am totally blanking on. Both were really good (I'm a sucker for scallops and sweet corn. Hello Rathbun's!). Then for dessert we decided to try the chocolate brownie with black pepper ice-cream. I'll tell you right now, I really wanted the ice-cream to taste like black pepper, shoot, even have a smidgen of black pepper flavor. Either my palate totally sucks or there were only trace amounts (that's my CSI skills kicking in there) of black pepper. So what we ended up with was a brownie sundae with chocolate ice cream. It was good - but I could have had it anywhere. All in all, we had a great meal with some minor misses throughout the course of the night. I would definitely go back - but it's not at the top of my list.
(4)Ryan F.
Yes, the burger quality has gone down. But the real tradgedy here is the onion rings. They went from the absolute best I'd had to shittier-than-frozen. You guys are slippin'.
(3)A K.
I am starting my review with the overall sensation of the place. I wouldn't deny that this place is very modern, young, trendy and cool. ( all the words associated with the hype of young professionals can be used here. )This place is not very obvious from the street and i admit, i have passed this on Peachtree street maybe a hundred times and never once did i notice this restaurant lurking in the corner of a high rise building. However, i have my husband to thank for surprising me with this wonderful restaurant. We decided to try out this place as we were on a tapas hunt since we had a really full lunch and weren't really hungry at 8pm. which later i realize it was a smart move or maybe a life-saving move too. I said that because when we reached the place, it was ultra packed, (not because it had a lot of people, but i think mostly because the place was only SO big.) we were told the wait was going to b about 30 minutes for a table for 2. we had to squeeze our way towards the bar and couldn't even get near the bar area. We decided to park ourselves at the only stool available by the walkway where i could rest my feet from the unforgiving heels i decided to wear that night, and my husband had to keep taking deep breaths and lean against the wall so that people can walk past him in the walkway. Even So, we decided to make the best of the situation and pamper ourselves with alcohol. the price for cocktailes ranges between $9-$13 (if i remember..) and i asked for the sweetest one avail which was still a little too bitter for my taste but just the cuteness and sophistication of the appearance of the cocktail was enough to cover up the bitterness of the drink. After about an hour wait, (which seems to pass by fast as we were enjoying ourselves doing some people-sightseeing and cuz we weren't on verge of dying of hunger) we were finally shown to the dining area across the bar. i was quite shocked to see the petite dining area and did a count of the tables around the area. there were only about 10 tables all in all! no wonder i had to wait for an hr! it was really amazing to see a restaurant opening for business with only 10 tables n letting their patrons squeeze in the bar area and wait for an hour for tapas on a friday night. however, we dove into our meal right away. We decided to try the ever so famous burger, deviled eggs, pork belly, mussels, and pork terrine. deviled eggs were ok, i feel that anyone could replicate it at home. but for $3, it was pleasant. pork belly and mussel was unforgettable. pork belly was served with grits (whoever thought of such a combination must be a genius and daredevil!).. i was never a fan of grits and that grit, i almost licked the plate clean. the little cubes of green tomato add touch of sweetness onto the dish and was very savory. I had always been a big fan of mussels and theirs was really good. we had to ask for extra bread to soak up every bit of the mussel gravy. However, we were very disappointed with the Famous Burger. it was just a step higher than Wendy's (yes i am not kidding..).. nothing memorable. Well to sum up my visit, Love the decor, the music, the crowd. Hate the wait. The price was Okay too.. not very expensive.. we ordered way too much and filled ourselves to the extent of near coma and we were pleasantly surprised when the bill came. So, if you are thinking of a nice and fun weekend out for a little and hype dining experience, this is the place to be. If you are bringing a date to impress, just be prepared to think of enough fun and interesting conversation to entertain ur date for the one hour wait or at least prepare to spend on drinks to keep ur date happy!
(3)Thomas W.
I didn't know they were producing food like this in Atlanta! H&F is a big city gastro Pub w/ amazing food and a really strong and unusual beer list. The food is off the charts good. We had a little bit of everything: Rabbit Liver and Grits w/ a sweet sauce. It was so good we got two orders of it. The Oysters were great- fresh and tasty. I wouldn't come here if I wanted to eat two dozen of them but they were good and fresh. The Deviled eggs were really good too. The Burger was yummy but not the best I've ever had- I've had some great Burgers though so thats not a diss. The Beef Tartar was great- one of the best I've ever had. The moles were great too- they were good and spicy with a big piece of butter bread to soak up the sauce! I really loved this place. Friendly service and super yummy food. They lose a half star for very limited hours though....I wish they opened around 2:30 instead of 5:00 though- It would make it easier to swing through here and grab a beer after work!
(5)Chris C.
I have been going here for a while now, and it's always top notch. Superb mixology and tasty treats. Tonight, though, my opinion was validated by Chef Gordon Ramsay who left with the verdict, "Delicious". Enuff said.
(5)Alex R.
I went here super excited about the burger, but left most impressed by the drinks and the tuna tartare. The burger wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't anything to write home about. Luckily the rest of the meal made up for the minor let down I experienced after years of burger hype. The overall quality of the dishes was impressive; everything we ate was enjoyable and some dishes were outstanding.
(4)Felix H.
Holeman and Finch has the best cocktails in the city. The menu is chock full of wonderfully executed unusual munchies and the 10pm burger alone is worth a visit, but you really have to dodge the nights when the Buckhead fratties invade the place. Yes, the bar is supposed to be social, but please, don't come for a beer and scoff at the offal at the table next to you and then worse, let your girlfriend steal bread from another patron's basket "because she's had a bit too much to drink." Ugh. H&F needs to move the hell out of Buckhead and into Midtown.
(5)Derek C.
I went to H&F with a few friends because the menu sounded really interesting with stuff I won't find at other places, mostly in the "parts" section. We got 15 different plates to split between us three. They were all good portions to split between three. The cured meats were good but not great. Most of the entrees were the same quality. The marrow and pork belly buns were to die for though! Our server recommended that we finish with the bacon caramel popcorn, not a good dessert. The bacon left a salty aftertaste that I didn't enjoy much for a dessert. Overall, the meal was enjoyable. Definitely try if you're looking for something a little different to eat.
(4)Sara W.
I arrived at H&F straight off a (delayed) flight from Houston. The flight was bumpy, and I was hungry and irritable. I needed a drink, a cheeseburger, and great company. Fortunately, I got all three things at H&F. This place ain't easy to find. We drove right by it once, but found it on our second drive by. The only sign is a pretty design of the letters H and F. Parking is around back - complimentary valet? Yes, please. We arrived around 9pm on a Friday night and were lucky enough to snag the only available spot in the restaurant. It was one giant, shared table, and our party of four fit nicely in the center. The lovely Melonie T. of Atlanta and her hubs had been dying to try this place, and I'm so glad she suggested it for mine and Mr. W's first night in town. We started with drinks. Both of us girls had a nice Italian red and the boys had beer. I like how the beers here are served in that beer brands glass. That was pretty awesome. Our server was friendly, although he forgot about my wine once, and our meals came out pretty fast. Together we shared a couple orders of deviled eggs three ways, beef sirloin, pork shoulder, and mussels. I've always been a fan of deviled eggs, and these were superb. I believe one had bacon in it (winner!), one had relish, and one had cayenne. Delicious! The pork shoulder was perfection. I worried that it would be fatty and it wasn't at all. The meat was moist and flavorful and just feel apart at the slightest poke from the fork. I didn't try the mussels, but the sirloin was great too. The serving was small, and I learned that parsnips pretending to be mashed potatoes are kind of irritating, but the meat itself was very tasty. We asked our waiter about the hamburger situation around 9:45 and placed an order for two - for my Houston readers who don't know the legend of the H&F burger; H&F only makes their burgers after 10pm, and they only make 24 a night. I believe they make 72 on Sundays during brunch, but these things are a rarity! "That was the best burger I've ever had." Those were my husband's exact words after that tasty experience. I chose to savor my half while he hurried through his, and I had to tell him "yes, I'm going to eat that" at least ten times before I finished up. Everything about this burger is amazing. The patty is part ground beef, part brisket, all deliciousness. It's very lightly seasoned, and incredibly juicy. The house baked buns are soft and buttery, and the red onions give each bite a nice punch. Topped with bread and butter pickles, American cheese, and house made ketchup and mustard, this burger is a masterpiece. I'm not sure if I could say it's the best burger I've ever had, but it's definitely in the top 5. I just have trouble making serious statements like that. I honestly feel privileged to have had a burger here, and I have Melonie T. and Yelp to thank for it. And I'd just like to add - H&F, if you're reading this, hows about opening up a place in Houston? You could only sell burgers and make millions, I promise. Think about it.
(5)Alex D.
Visited on Sunday for brunch. Sat at the bar and loved the whole experience. The mixed drink selection is great. Our bartender was awesome! I asked him to surprise me... Told him what I didn't like. Loved what he did. And... the burger... YUM!
(5)Sasha H.
Truly, "as good as it gets!" Host made a joke as we walked in, and, it was funny. He and our servers were all adorable, funny, and awesome! Not to mention great at their jobs. But more importantly, the food and drink, was to. die. for. The rundown: - Deviled eggs 3 ways - duck ham, Sriracha, and chow chow - all delicious, gobbled up in about 3 seconds flat. - Housemade pretzel and mustard - so simple, so good. Am craving this right now. Great crust on the pretzel. - Charcuterie plate - smoked lardo, bresaola, duck ham - came with homemade mustards, pickled carrots, pickled green tomatoes, and one other pickled veg that I no longer recall. Favorite was the smoked lardo, duh. But everything was incredible. We practically licked this plate clean. - Marrow gratin - words can only diminish this dish. This may be one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. Marrow, covered in buttery crumb, slathered on country bread. Good candidate for last meal on earth. - Veal sweetbreads - have had better sweetbreads, but the accompanying greens and sauce were truly great. - Veal brain - first time eating a cerebral organ. They came with capers (scrumptious) and butter with a side of toast (aka very heavily buttered toast for the slow learners). Don't know how much of a fan of brain I am, it has a very fatty mouthfeel and is hard to eat a lot of. That said, this preparation was awesome and flavorful. - Steak tartare - a close second to the marrow gratin. This was my first time eating raw meat, and I honestly didn't notice. The meat was seasoned to perfection and texturally amazing, it very well could have been unicorn sashimi. - And finally, the infamous burger. Really delicious, but a bit oversalted. Jack's Press cocktail was one of the best I've ever had. Dinner companion was sick of hearing me gush about it after every sip. I don't live in Atlanta, so need. recipe. now. Coke drink was also pretty good, the harmoniousness of the flavors in both drinks was pretty incredible. For dessert, we had the sticky toffee pudding cake. Let me note that, all the above dishes were consumed by two people. So we were stuffed. But even if we had just participated in an eating contest, I would still order this dessert. It is every amazing dessert you have ever dreamed about all-in-one. It has a moist crumb like a cake, creaminess like a bread pudding, chocolateyness like a brownie or molten chocolate cake, crispy caramel edges, just incredibly delectable and perfect. This was the meal that solidified my love for ATL.
(5)SC S.
The food is excellent. The BF and I liked the deviled eggs so much that we ordered them twice. My problem is with the wait. We went on a Monday night and got there at 8. We were told that we'd be seated in about 30 mins, 2 hours later we sat down. The BF ordered the burger and I got the trout. the burger came out about a half hour after we sat down, and it took an additional hour for my trout. the portions are super tiny, and I had to come home and eat to fill my tummy (there was no point ordering anything else cause if I had I'm sure I'd still be there waiting on it). Food-5 Service-2 Overall experience-3.5
(3)Shannon C.
Best burger in town!!!!
(5)Mark P.
First off why are so many reviewers complaining about the view - who cares, if you're in the company of good friends you shouldn't be daydreaming by looking out the window. I really enjoyed Holeman & Finch. Everything I had heard and read was pretty much true. We were a party of 3 that arrived around 7PM and were sat right away in a nice booth. We ordered 10 dishes between us not including dessert. The cornmeal fried oysters were the best, they melted in your mouth. The carbonara, cornish hen, steak tartare and bone marrow were all superb. I should have ordered the veal brains - oh well, next time...and the next time will hopefully include the 10PM burger. If I had one complaint it would be the napkins, mass towels don't make good napkins - to linty!
(4)Jason S.
My biggest regret is that none of us had a flash on our camera phones to take decent pics to take with us. But the awesome food and great service is the best take away. My sister and a friend I grew up with in California kept telling me that they finally found a great burger place in ATL...or rather, a great place that served a great burger. I was taken there the other day for my birthday. While waiting for our burger, we had the beet salad, Sepelo island clams, chicken liver pate, pasta cabonara and pork belly....I know it sounds like a lot, but remember, it's a pub and the dishes are portioned apropriately. All in all, very good food. The burger...awesome. These guys really understand how to make something so simple so great. It takes cooks who love food to make great food. I feel this joint has these kind of cooks. Too many restaurants employ cooks who solely need a paycheck and care nothing about food. Kudos to the team who manages this crew. ...the service was great too; on point, friendly and professional.
(4)lauren b.
My new fav place!!! The kind of low key, fabulous place I want to stop at every night. Amazing drinks, to die for food, wonderful attitude free service, seriously just can't say enough about this place. Have yet to be dissappointed, and have yet to get the burger, imagine that. Atmosphere is probably way cooler than me but I am made totally comfortable here. Thanks guys!!!
(5)Dave C.
Great small plates restaurant. The menu is unique and changes fairly frequently. Each dish is wonderfully prepared. The food quality and presentation are both superb. The limited quantity of cheeseburgers served each night at 10pm (often sold out in advance, so get there and order early) are amazing. They are simple, yet extremely flavorful.
(5)Joi M.
I like that the restaurant provides parking in the garage. The cheeseburger is really good but I saved half for home because I like mine with tomato. The fries are great as well. Not too salty or crispy, and fried perfectly. I went for Sunday brunch and even though I arrived before the restaurant even opened there were already patrons waiting outside!
(4)Ali P.
Perhaps my palate is not as sophisticated as I thought. I found the food at Holeman & Finch to be good, but not spectacular. Truthfully, so many 5 star reviews had my hopes up a little high. We started out with the Chicken Liver. It came with some unbelievable toast that seemed to be steeped in butter. This was new ground to me, never tried chicken liver and I was a bit scurd. I bravely picked up the toast and went for a dip, but the surface of the chicken liver was hard! Ooops, you have to spread it on, so we tried it. Surprisingly good. Next the Legendary Burger came out. Double patty, medium rare, perfect bun, ultra-thin sliced pickle, and a little onion. We had to split the burger because apparently it was the last one. The burger was good. Very good. But honestly, for $10? Hmmmm.... I could have made ten of the same burgers at home for $10. Maybe even better. The only thing that mystified me about the burger was the bun. Where can I get some buns like that. Amazing. Another irritation was the whole 22 burgers per night. That just doesn't make sense to me. What? They want people fighting over the burgers like back in the Cabbage Patch Kids days? The last course, as we had shared the dishes to get a taste of the place, was the Short Ribs. The Rib meat was tender and fatty, soft and as aforementioned in another review, had that 'melt in your mouth' quality. One thing I noticed is that H&F was able to bring out a great deal of flavor from the meats with a minimal amount of seasoning. No doubt the food is good, but in my opinion over priced for what you're getting. I've paid for expensive meals but usually, you get at least a filling plate. I'd need two of those burgers to fill me up if i was hungry. And when they make only 22/night isn't it a little greedy to take 2 out of 22 into your own stomach? I'll bet they have a one per customer rule. Over all, it's a really nice place for drinks and over priced, appetizer sized plates. But they really do pack some flavor in those little bites. If the price was more appropriate (for my little coin) I'd give it 4 or maybe 5 stars, I'm going with three because the place left me broke and still hungry, haha. I recommend Holeman & Finch for sure, it's a real experience, beautiful place. But peasants like me can't afford to hang out there every night. Bon Appetite Fellow Diners
(3)Brittaney D.
No complaints...The people behind the bar are fantastic (Shawn) and exciting to be around...even after midnight. This place has a brave menu that boasts 'parts'. Its exciting to eat somewhere that makes something wonderful out of the nasty bits. Very fast kitchen...If you're not scared to spend a $50 on a few drinks and a few items from the menu and a NICE TIP, this is the perfect place. Nice atmosphere, great food and lovable staff....what more could you ask for?
(4)Erica J.
yummo. cured berkshire ham- melted in my mouth crispy pork belly- could have eaten 10 orders of this, grits were superb too gratin of morrow- flavor was a bit bland, not my favorite hand-chopped steak tartare- great hint of wasabi served with potato strings farm egg & pancetta carbonara- perfect pasta, perfect egg, perfect pancetta lamb sausage (can't remember the dish)- great spicy flavor break box with salted butter- had to eat every type of bread in the box so good so good so good.
(5)Wolfgirl E.
Best place for industry folks! Awesome cocktails (I've yet to have better in the city- the handmade bitters, syrups, and the like really put these drinks at the top of my list- and lots of people may be trying to copy H & F... but they aren't H & F and they don't share my love of Absinthe like H & F does, anyway) great small plates, a wonderful, friendly, fun staff, and an overall great atmosphere. If you're not an adventurous eater, this place isn't for you. If you can't appreciate a well crafted drink and you'd rather swill some shit down at your sports bar on the corner, this place isn't for you, either. But if you truly love good liquors, wonderful food, and an appreciation of ingredients... H & F is home. The burger IS the best in the city.
(5)Gloria M.
I came here on a weeknight, and the wait was 1 hour! I think we ended up waiting for around 30 minutes instead? Ordered the deviled eggs, bone marrow, liver pate spread, steak tartare, and the famous burger. Deviled eggs were eh, I think I got the one with bacon in it? The bone marrow tasted like....sweat. It was my first time trying it so maybe it just wasn't meant to be? Steak tartare was the best thing I ate..the burger was sooo salty. The ketchup it came with tasted a bit too sweet but the fries were good!! I shall come again to try the other dishes...and it was fun watching the kitchen make some of the food :D
(3)Barney B.
what an odd, odd, terribly odd space. don't get me wrong, I love what they are trying to do - and for the most part they succeed. but there is only one place in this joint that felt at all comfortable, and that was the john. everywhere else was weird angles, seating, protruding counters or walls - just plain oddness of space. and I wish I could say I knew how they could have done things better - the only thing I can think of is kill the tables back towards the parking ramp and just make this one huge bar and then keep serving me your fine damn food and your awesome damn beer. because while the space is odd, the place is bang on. like all 'small plates' places, expect to have your wallet sucker punched - but it's worth it. every item off the menu (we had 8) was perfect - the beer selection (and corresponding descriptions from the bartender) worked out awesomely. it is the perfect place. so long as you dig sitting in a Picasso painting.
(4)Trip B.
I couldn't remember the exact cocktail I ordered after the meal but it was very similar to a gin fizz except for the fact that it was with Bulleit bourbon. I'm craving one of these a couple days later.
(5)Chris L.
If your giving this place 5 stars then you have not been to Abattoir. I'm going to just come out and say it, Abattoir has this place beat hands down! Silly me falling for a novelty burger (good not great and the homemade ketchup doesn't help), Steak tartare good, duck pastrami excellent and the cheese plate falls short. This place has every new age equipment that would make any chef's mouth water but that doesn't always translate into success on the plate. I'm glad I went but I would not go back knowing Abattoir is just a hop skip and jump away.
(3)Lori B.
I would have started out at four or four and half stars, but then I had their much anticipated burger and had to kick it up to five. This is the kind of burger that makes a demure little flower turn into a no mannered slob that will cut you if you get too close to her food. All polite and dainty behavior was out the window once I smelled and saw the burger. It was the kind of burger that makes you not want to eat any other restaurant's burgers even the burgers that you usually really enjoy. It is the kind of burger that will make you in an instant not care about the good dinner conversation you are having. The service, décor and ambiance is also wonderful. I also love all the small plates I've had there especially the butter beans and spaghetti squash. I'm working up my next big meat craving and will hopefully satisfy here with a late night burger.
(5)christina h.
I had heard such rave reviews from friends, I had to go. I'm happy that H&F met my expectations. The atmosphere is slick, intimate... and my favorite... quirky. The food was great, although we went for a safe route on our first visit (no liver for me please). We arrive @ H&F (beside Restaurant Eugene) and had a short wait for a Thursday night. While we waited, the drink specials come out on a piece of cardboard box and we were left to survey the hanging meat nearby. We were quickly seated by a guy who didn't wear the classic, cheesy greeting grin. The waitress was knowledgable.. and you guessed it ...quirky. We ordered scallops, mushrooms (don't be mislead by the Hen in the name), calamari and another vegetable. Overall, great experience and next time I'll have to remember to order the Crunchy Gentleman.
(5)Shack D.
I would eat here every day if I had the funds... I try to eat here as much as I can. Some updates: - Screw the burger, try the hotdog. Really damn good. - On Saturday mornings, they are selling bread/pastries from H&F Bakery. There is some product available for walk in but call and order before noon on Friday to get your bakery fix. I suggest the bacon bread, the bran muffin, and any of the croissants. Oh, and the fried pies... - Try some of the offal. You will not be disappointed. Leave your hate at home. Listen to your waiters and bartenders - they know best. Don't complain. Tip your waiters well. FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN'T VISITED: Be prepared to wait - standing up - in very close proximity - to lots of people - who are having a good time - and are probably loud - who are willing to spend a good amount of cash - on many plates of great food - and the best drinks in the city.
(4)Michael H.
Yes, the food is as good as you've heard. Yes, the view and seating layout kind of blows. You do know you're in Atlanta............right?
(4)Julie Y.
Took awhile to finally eat here, and their limited seating did not help. Had the marrow gratin which was amazing! Nice and unctuous with their delicious bread. I love that dish! Also, enjoyed their pork belly because fatty pork and creamy grits are two of my favorite foods though I did not care for the chow chow. I'm glad that they tried to incorporate vegetables into the dish, but the sweetness didn't work for me. The scallops and sunchokes were executed well, but the endives reminded me of the Asian vegetables my mother forces me to eat. Definitely coming back for the marrow and to try more parts.
(4)Jennifer C.
The food was creative, and fresh. They have combinations of flavors that are innovative, but also not too daring, so they're easy to love. The one stand out for me, oddly enough, was the watermelon salad we ordered. They used a local heirloom watermelon and it looked nothing like the watermelon I'm used to seeing - it was a beautiful deep red, and it was so dense and delicious. I guess that's what a watermelon really used to taste like! And I loved the bits of lime tossed in - sweet and puckering at the same time. The service was wonderful. And the cocktails delicious!
(4)Eva D.
Heaven on earth. This is the place for true foodies in Atlanta. Once you've been here, you'll know. Fabulous selection of meat and cheeses and great rotating dishes such as hen of the woods mushroom, scallops, carbonara etc. H+F burgers are fantastic, but there are far better things on the menu so please be adventurous! Cocktail list is not to be missed.
(5)ernesto s.
without hearing too much about h&f, we decided to give it a shot. the interior design is quite unique, and we had no complaints with getting what might have been the worst seat in the house, facing a couple less than 6 feet away (looked like a second date). i have to be fair - the food here is good. Buuuut, it's HEAVY. Even the cabbage has pork grease on it. The 10pm burger is also good, but more hype than heaven. I'd definitely recommend this place after a 10K. outee.
(3)Julia L.
Holeman and Finch! Never a disappointment! What a great spot - I actually prefer the bar area over the restaurant because it is so full of life every night I've been there - which is a mix of weekend nights and weeknights. The front of the house staff is made up of skilled bartenders and a host of interesting and personable servers who are knowledgable about the menu, ready to entertain conversation and are truly there to make sure you have a great experience at Holeman. (On my last trip here, the bartender did not have Jack Daniels honey and made a housemade mixture of honey and bourbon to make sure I had the drink I asked for. Great service.) This has become my go-to spot when I have friends in town and want to take them a memorable place in Atlanta. I have still yet to have the famous 10 o'clock burger (I feel like if I have it for weekend brunch, it's just cheating), so looking forward to doing so a future trip!
(5)Emily R.
Just a quick update, they are now serving the Sunday brunch burger with fries, not onion rings and at least the ones I had were excellent. They are also selling the burger to-go, which means that now even on Sunday it's not a sure thing as they are only set up to do 70 of them, so don't plan to wander in around 2:00 and get a burger. They might also be sold out of just about everything else on the menu as the brunch crowd has been growing and growing, with a hour and a half wait two Sundays ago.
(4)Joshua M.
So my third time to this establishment and this time I whent for the burger. Yep, "its burger time" as they say. Only 24 burgers made every night. The meat was incredibly tender and every component but the cheese is made in house(the bun,, pickles, ketchup and mustard and handcut fries) Deffinetely the best burger I have had in my life. However I can not write this review soly on a burger, I must in fact mention that the menu changes daily and every time I have been we are treated to something new. My rooster head was a bit strange with hardly any meat, but once you get to the brain the texture is creamy and light. The cockscumb was a bit like chicken fat, but it is what it is. My server was new but seemed happy to be working and was delighted to give us as much information as he was able to give. I love the atmosphere of this restaurant and with the kitchen open for viewing with the house cured meats in the window I was thrilled to see how proffesional there setup was. Dont count this restaurant out on your list of atlantas favorites.
(5)Shrimpy A.
after all the buzz i had to give it a shot... went on a Sunday just after 11. had a mimosa and the pimento cheese app.. i am a huge pimento cheese snob, and i make the best around... or at least i thought i did. H and F's is the best i have ever had.. sharp, creamy, great pepper flavor, damn it was tasty... ordered the infamous burger. mid rare. it was possibly the best non-kobe burger I've had.. juicy, succulent, seasoned ONLY with salt... fresh baked roll that was perfect. not to big, nothing fancy.. a couple sprigs of red onion, and AMERICAN cheese.. this sucker is the real deal.. if you don't love this burger there is something inherently wrong with you, and i would not let you watch my dog for a weekend.. hand cut fries were pretty good.. the house made mustard, ketchup, and pickles on the side was a little over kill... some good ole Heinz would have been on point for me.. but that is their thing. bonus: they skimp a bit on the crackers with the pimento cheese spread app, so we had a good bit of the cheese left... quickly wiped it up with the french fries... wooo-eeeeeeeee... when i go back, i am anxious to try other menu items... but i don't know if i will ever be able to....
(5)Jim H.
Incredible bar selection. Bourbons, whiskeys, ryes....oh my! The food is tasty but can get a little complex on the seasonings and flavors. I highly recommend going mainly for the fantastic drink selection and ordering some tasty meats or cheeses to compliment the experience. The menu makes it difficult to create a full meal so definitely try the bar first to get a taste of H&F first. Another suggestion would be to treat it like a dim sum place and go with a small group so you can all get small tastes of lots of different dishes while you toast the night away!
(4)Ven R.
In town again for work and wanted to try the companion restaurant to Eugene. H&F was very good. We arrived in time to grab a quick drink at the bar and got set up in a booth thanks to Regan. Our server was friendly and informative when asked questions about vegetarian options on the menu. We ordered a dozen oysters, pimiento cheese, pasta carbonara, fried shrimp salad, butterhead lettuce, red peas, and steak tartare. For dessert we picked the fried apple pie and burnt cream. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes. Service was prompt. This is a good place for small groups.
(4)F H.
HOLY MEAT! This place was great, but super-crowded. I loved the "old fashioned" drinks and think they have started a trend to get people trying more traditional cocktails, rather than that cosmopolitan garbage that was all the rage a few years ago. The burger WAS great and all, but I don't know that I like all of the rules and having to reserve my meal and only being able to eat at 10 pm. The other dishes we tried were strong enough that I'd pass on the burger ridiculousness and try something else next time.
(3)Chuan S.
I have been back to H&F many times since. I still don't like the logistics and seating arrangements at H&F, but I had a chance to eat their 10PM burger as a whole by myself. It was good burger even though it was on the greasy side, but that is what you get when you have two burger patties with two slices of cheese cooked in duck fat. The sweetbread is awesome though and it is a good place to eat when you can find a seat.
(4)aaron s.
decent food for a pricey-ish gastropub. interesting menu but the portions were needlessly small. NOTE!!!!! our waiter was racist and short tempered. he was old, and had a very pointy ugly chin beard. avoid him. AVOID THE OLDER WAITER WITH THE CHIN BEARD! HE WAS RIGHT OUT OF AUSTIN POWERS
(2)Jason B.
I've probably been to H&F about a half dozen times. It's been reviewed ten ways from Sunday. So, I present three tips to help ensure a five-star experience when you visit H&F ... 1. Don't go on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if it's your first time. Heck, you might even want to stay away from Thursdays. The place is open everyday and serves food until really late. Why not try it on a Tuesday? 2. Plan your visit around Burger Time. Look, the rest of the menu is phenomenal. But, if you know about the burger, and you miss an opportunity to have it, you're going to be a little bitter and it will impact your experience. Arrive by 9:30. Have a drink or two. If you're really hungry, one burger is more than enough (who said they wanted to have two????). If you're not, or you want to try other items on the menu, too, then split one. Top to bottom, it's phenomenal, but I dream about the homemade mustard. 3. Follow the advice of fellow yelpers. Order what's mentioned often, like the crunchy gentleman. Everything I've ordered on the menu (and I've tried to touch every corner) has been superb. The only dish I wouldn't order again was the Lobster Roll, and not because of the taste. It's simply overpriced, but I know that, and I stay away from it. So, these are just a few tips to help enhance your H&F experience. Once you get that first visit under your belt, you can branch out and try the charcuterie plate on a Friday evening. But for your first visit, keep it basic!
(5)Betty R.
Why did it take us so long to visit this happenin' Buckhead spot? I had finally heard enough wondrous and magical things about H&F to give it a go. The space is much smaller than I imagined, but the vibe is pretty comfortable. We started with the bread and salted butter, the deviled eggs three ways, and the crisp B&B pickles. The bread "box" consisted of Parker House rolls, a slice of pumpernickel, a slice of crusty baguette-type bread, and a slice of rye. The rolls and the pumpernickel were definitely the standouts - and the butter would have been as well, had it not been inconsistently salted (some bites were bland, and some were SUPER salty). I loved the deviled eggs, though I can't for the life of me remember the "three ways." I'm not normally a huge fan of bread and butter pickles, but these fried babies were absolutely delicious, especially when paired with the spicy mayo. Next we decided to do a fish course, ordering the pan-seared black bass with braised Vidalia onions and the fish and chips. The former was somewhat underwhelming - the fish was cooked perfectly and the overall flavor was nice, but I suspect that there were leeks accompanying the dish rather than Vidalias, and they were quite stringy and tough. The latter, however, was frickin' fantastic. The fish was tender and flaky, and the batter was flavorful and just the right thickness. It was fried perfectly, with just the right amount of grease. The potato wedges were fine, but they needed some kind of sauce. We decided that round three would be all about offal (or, what is labeled on the H&F menu as "Parts"). We ordered the gratin of marrow and the peppercorn crusted veal hearts, served with a parsnip puree and a blood orange marmelade. I was quite hesitant at first, because as much as I love "parts," some organ meat has that very metallic taste, like sucking on a penny. Thankfully, the heart was rich and tender and not organy at all, kind of like eating a really high-quality steak. The star of the dish, though, was the parsnip puree - not only was it delicious, but it was the smoothest, lightest, most velvety puree I've ever encountered. I didn't care for the blood orange marmelade (I found it bitter and overpowering), but husband loved it. As for the marrow, I'm not sure I have the words to describe it. It was so ridiculously decadent and over the top, and it was just as good on its own as it was spread on bread and topped with a parsley and onion salad. We could have easily stopped at this point and been completely satisfied. That would have been the mature/smart/healthy thing to do. So, clearly, we did exactly the opposite and stayed for a burger. Was it worth the hype? Abso-frickin'-lutely. The meat, while cooked medium throughout, was tender and juicy and flavorful. The bun was fresh and light, but it still stood up to the burger and toppings. Speaking of toppings, the meaty, cheesy, melty goodness was perfectly salty, so the homemade bread and butter pickles were a welcome change from the usual dill. Of course, the mustard and ketchup were homemade, and of course, they were top-notch. The fries were really awesome - I just wish I had room to eat more of them. Service was great, and cocktails were perfect. It was not an inexpensive meal, of course, but we felt that it was a fantastic value, considering the atmosphere, the service, and the quality and variety of food and drink. We can't wait to return!
(5)Alethea S.
This place is the best! There is food on the menu that you can't get anywhere else. They cure their own meat which taste very good. I didn't get to have the burger but I am definitely going back to try it soon.
(5)Mark B.
I can't believe it took me a whole year to get back here. Well I had been back after first review but it was a year ago. You know why? I thought it would be too busy and the whole parking thing is a drag, what with the valet. Didn't want to go and then find there was a wait for a table, that sort of thing. Well I needn't have worried. Parked across the street and there were plenty tables. Now ladies, next time you go out, could you please ask your companion if you are shouting? Because that foghorn voice of yours can be very annoying! And this place seems to have its share of LOUD ladies. I had a draft beer that was very chemically, so I switched to a better bottled beer, but they were both very expensive. In fact the whole meal was too expensive for what we got. Also I ordered the sweetbreads, which I order whenever I find them because they are so lovely. Well, these weren't like sweetbreads I am used to and they were not lovely. The veal heart was better and we liked the charcuterie, although the bread was pretty wierd in that it was a hole surrounded by crust. I know its supposed to be light and airy, but really! The service was okay if you like the chess-club types. Must be tech students. So we are demoting the rating to 2 stars. Update April2010: Yeah, I feel vindicated now that David K among others also gave a 2 star review!
(2)Hambri Enta M.
I need to revisit this joint. Went at the urging of Kasia and because the Name Finch, my doggie's name.. The release of their "25" burgers was highly anticipated, I think they only release them at 10 PM on Tuesday? I tell you, one is enough. They are not so mini, but they sure were yum. Did I say THEY. Well, I ate one and took the other one home! Did not have mixed drink. I am a chicken shit for new drinks that are not mixed by Ex Chad.
(4)caroline r.
Delicious, friendly, hip...such a great ATL spot. The menu changes often and even for my non-meat eating stomach, there is always something (many things, actually) enticing and soooo super yummy. The servers are so knowledgable about the ingredients, their origin, flavors, textures, etc. (Kate with red glasses!) Dishes come as they are ready, and most plates are relatively small but meant for sharing...which works out well in the end because I always end up ordering half of the menu. A separate chapter could be written about the cocktails, but in short: YUM! Ingredients you won't likely see elsewhere, creative mixologists who have cool hair-do's and wear neat vests. stay cool H&F!
(5)K B.
Everything was excellent. Food, service, ambiance. Deviled eggs were delicious. As was the popcorn and burgers. The bloody mary just tasted like bad vodka, however.
(5)Herman N.
We went here for my birthday celebration a few months back and I was beyond wowed. Exotic cocktails from one of the city's best mixologists, awesome food of various styles and a hamburger that could be the best in the city. I'll be back.
(5)P K.
OK, in glancing through all the star ratings, I'm just shocked at all the 5 stars. I'm reading through thinking, "Somebody? Anybody? Who got the Bomb?"(my ode to Coolio) because I was looking for someone, anyone that didn't feel a 5 star was deserved here....I found very few. Seriously, I don't get it. I love food. All food. Innovative and regular old Taco Bell and everything in between. We just left the Come Fly with Me performance at the Alliance and realized that, "OH MY GOD, WE CAN MAKE THE 10:00 DEADLINE FOR A BURGER!!!" It was 9:56 and we walked into H&F at 10:11, all burgers were gone. But at first we did get to watch that beautiful view of the chefs putting all the burger orders together, my mouth was watering. We got to the table, confirmed that all burgers were gone and ordered some other food: deviled eggs 3 ways: one bacon, one sunchoke, one cayenne. Cayenne was the best and excellent. My dining companion thought that the bacon was the best. We considered the oysters but at $17.00/dz, they were a little pricey, so we got the poached egg with bacon and sorghum cake. It was good. The bacon is VERY, VERY HICKORY SMOKED. I normally don't like overly smoked food but this was good. The portion is small, so in this case that is a good thing. At some point, the waiter came back to us and said, "I've got a burger if you want one." It was so funny because it was like this super secret, his mouth barely moved. It was very kind of him to offer it to us and we of course screamed, "YES!" We could not wait to tear into this cheesed double pattied mound of meaty goodness. I bit into it first, didn't say anything and when asked what I thought, I said that it was good, in a let down kind of way. You know the, "It's good" when your voice gets higher as you say it. Really, I swear I did not feel let down because I had over blown expectations. I just thought it would be a lot better than it was. It was just a decent burger. When it cools off, it is nothing spectacular. We both felt the same exact way: we could get some good fatty meat and make it at home. I don't get what all the fuss is about. I really think their shtick is limiting the burgers, creating a frenzy and desire...to me it is just not worth it. Oh, and as a side, the fries were good but I have to agree with at least one other Yelper, they were waaaaaay too salty. This coming from someone who loooooves salt. We also ordered the 3 for $10 charcuterie plate of hot soppressata, duck pastrami and coppa. The duck pastrami and coppa were the best. Lastly, we got the andouille sausage---this was the best thing that we ordered. It was juicy, spicy and very fresh tasting. The service was good. Friendly hostess and waiter. Water glass sat empty though (I know, I know, small detail but having been a food server, it ain't right). It is very loud here and we were there on a Tuesday night. All in all, decent, trendy place but not worth the hullabaloo over the burger. If you really must try the burger, I heard that they serve it for brunch on Sunday. So my rec would be to call to see if that is true and go then or bump the burger and go during the week for lunch. If just based purely on the food--I would have given it a 2.5 but combined with service and ambiance I decided to go 3 instead of 2!
(3)Catherine P.
Super "authentic" place to get your meat on...almost as much meat as Fogo or something! We started with a couple drinks at the bar...which was pretty packed already at 7:30 on a Friday. First, I sampled The Usual, which was light and served up in a champagne glass. The Mr. had a Johnny Ryall, since he likes the beasties, and it was intriguing how one of the ingredients is Miller High Life! It totally tasted like a Belgian cider, like Duchesse or something. Next we decided to go start waiting for a table while we waited for our friends. There was only one group in front of us, but we honestly probably waited 45 minutes to an hour to be seated, which kinda sucked. I guess the meals are pretty drawn out here, and there isn't much seating. Fortunately, we could look through the window to the kitchen the whole time, plotting what we would order and analyzing the poor sous chef's every move. Finally our foursome gets seated at the long shared table, at the end. We probably ordered half the menu, being so hungry! The 3 buck bread box contains really delish artisan bread and fresh butter. I also loved my pork sparerib...very melt-in-your-mouth. The southern ham showcase was about 6 huge wads of pancetta on a wood block with french bread...awesome. We were swindled into getting a 10 PM hamburger too, which was one of the best I would say. Pretty cool place...it tries pretty hard, but mostly with success.
(4)Christine H.
farm egg & panchetta carbonara = al dente house-made pasta + rich parmesan + salty panchetta bits + rich & lovely egg yolk spice bandit = cognac + orange liqueur + something warming and spiced that i can't remember the name of + topped with peche lambic + might be even better than the harrier
(4)Daniel H.
One word, AMAZING! I know almost every post on here talks about the burger, I didn't order it, and to be very frank, I wouldn't get it until my 4th or 5th trip. I am sure its phenom, but come on people have you seen the rest of the menu?!?!? Also, whats up with some of the complaints on yelp about HF? I read some of the 1 star reviews. The gist of the bitching is, "whaaaaaaa I don't like (fill-in-the-blank)/ what do you mean the chef will not hold the cheese/not butter my bun/come out and dance like a puppet for me.....whaaaaaaa I'm the customer I am always right". You get the idea. I say "bravo chef, bravo". If you don't like an ingredient in a dish....don't order it. I know....I just blew your mind. Would you have the gall to tell Da Vinci "yeah, that mona lisa, its okay, she would look way better blond, change it"? Hell no, he knows what he is doing, and people, so do chefs. If you can't handle it, I am sure there is a denny's near by. I want to wrap it all up with my desert. Upon learning they do Charcuterie in-house, I literally came at the table. Going with a 5 meat sampler for desert is the greatest decision I made in my entire life. It was so good I would literally eat it of a homeless man's bare chest. I could easily ramble on for another 3500 words about HF, but that's it for now. Oh, I forgot to add how amazing the service was. Hands down my waiter provided some of the best service I have experienced anywhere in the country.
(5)Montrell V.
Overall good burger, but, I mean, honestly really nothing extraordinary I haven't tasted before. I eat out OFTEN and have been to a lot of different restaurants from the east coast to the west coast. I can see how one who maybe hasn't experienced a plethora of "good" restaurants in various locations could think it's the "best burger they've ever had." Anyone knows the key to a good burger is the beef. I went to H&F during Sunday brunch specifically to try the burger. I drove past the place 3 times! before I even saw it. It's very hidden and not visible at all, very poor signage. I guess their exposure comes from word of mouth. After I sat down and ordered, I looked out the restaurant window to my left and saw one of the cooks outside in his apron petting and rubbing all over a fat bulldog!!! Some lady was walking the dog near the restaurant. That was really gross to watch since he was going to be in the kitchen preparing the food. He did wipe his hands on his apron after he finished. Crazy. I sure hope he washed his hands. What a senseless act. And speaking of senseless acts, the waitress brought me 2 lemon wedges on a plastic drink stirrer and sat the lemons directly on the bare table. I was like, WTH??? Talk about unsanitary...just senseless. Nice restaurant, though, fru fru. Patrons were kind of snobby, uppity acting, but I guess that comes with the territory in that part of town. Anyway, the burger definitely looks bigger in the pics than it does in person. I agree with others on here who have said it's definitely not worth fighting for at their weeknight 24-burger-only cattle call. I would have been disappointed had I gone through all that drama for that "expensive" burger ($12). Don't misunderstand me. It was a "good" burger, but no more grand than my favorite burger in the world at NuGrill in Ft. Scott KS or In-N-Out or Five Guys. And I guarantee you'll pay MUCH less at any of those spots for a "good" burger and still have money left in your pocket than what you would have left had you gone to H&F. I also had their famous fried peach/blueberry pie ($8). Omg delish! The best buttery, flaky crust. But just like the burger, waaaaaay too pricey!!! My meal for the burger, fries and dessert came to $21! Needless to say, I had water to drink lol.
(3)Stricky T.
This pub has the makings of an upscale British pub with an excellent selection of beers, simple pub grub and a comfortable setting. Imagine a cold winter night in London and a nice glass of "Whyte and Mackay" scotch...............get the picture...................be there.............
(5)Ms. D.
Delicious food. Great atmosphere. SMALL portions. But the food is so good, I'll definitely go back.
(4)David F.
SUNDAY BRUNCH STAPLE. BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD. Not to mention fun environment and very original mixed drinks.
(5)Katherine D.
I love novelty, even if a bit contrived. This odd cut of meat phenomenon that is hitting Atlanta seems a bit contrived. Generally, innards and "parts" are either considered a delicacy (sweetbreads) or something eaten out of necessity (pig ears and tails) from lack of being able to afford good cuts. What H&F is attempting to do is bring both cuts to the masses. Well, the masses that call Buckhead their stomping ground, anyway. Is parading obscure food around in a "for the people costume" a little annoying to me? Yes. But it is so good and the service so amazing, that I just can't stay annoyed for long. Plus, I'm kinda one of those foodie wannabes that flocks to this sort of place. Besides the draw of alternative meat, H&F's other plates are darn good, though my cayenne deviled egg did leave a little something to be desired. Still, I definitely recommend! Check out the bathrooms. Neat-O.
(4)Garrett L.
Even with the hype, I think this is the best restaurant in Atlanta. I've been going here for over a year and it impressed me every time. Don't waste your time ordering. Get the goat, jelly bean, or any other waiter to make the decisions for you. Sit back, have a handful of drinks, and enjoy 3 hours of the best dining experience in Atlanta.
(5)Jeff P.
Great meal, great vibe, unique cocktails...all around great experience. Greg took great care of us at the bar and you can tell he has a vested interest in making sure you have a great time. Go with the coca-cola with lime cubes for a great start. We had a great sampling of plates....loved the pork belly, the griddle mushrooms, the deviled eggs, the sensational house cured ham! if you are a fan of classic southern staples distilled into their purest and tastiest forms, this is what you can expect. I came with pretty high expectations from my experiences at Eugene, and they were met. I highly recommend spending some time here...
(5)Rudy K.
Best Deviled eggs and salumi in town
(4)Debra D.
Best.Burger. Ever. Loved the cozy-chic atmosphere and the cocktails were outstanding. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Sarah V.
I love the cocktails (esp. the dark and stormy), the devilled eggs, steak tartare, and of course the burger. It's the only meal you will need all day. Yummy. The staff is awesome too.
(5)Dorothy P.
Came here for the 2nd time for the 10pm burger and drinks (would like to come here more, but I don't usually stay out that late on weekdays). The burger didn't disappoint again, still luv the duck fat it's cooked in! I just wished the fries were better. I'm thinking if they'd cut the fries really thin, to the point of being shoestrings, it would taste less mushy. My dining partner, who tries to not eat much meat, even devoured his burger...true testament to how good it is. I wanted something w/ peach schnapps in it that night, and the answer I got from the waiter was basically that they're better than that:)...apparently they fresh squeeze all their juices, so since peaches aren't in season yet, I can't get anything w/ peaches in it...I'm beginning to feel peach schnapps are for unrefined folks like me??:) well he mentioned they make their own cranberry juice, so I ordered a cosmo...wow, it did not disappoint! I think instead of coming for the burgers next time, I'll just come for their "fresh-squeezed" cocktails. ATL is so lucky to have a place like this!
(5)Todd D.
Been here a few times, and the food is always exceptional. Took my wife last night for her birthday (first time she has ever been). Honestly I thought she might not be adventurous enough to dig in and enjoy this type of fare, as well as the cocktails. She is not much of a cocktail person; she even restated this on our drive over. Well, I was utterly surprised at how my lady was head over heels for Holman. We both had delicious drinks; I had two Pistoleros. We had froi, sweet breads (she's had these before actually), lamb fries (testicles), pork belly, rabbit heart, and of course the ten o'clock burger (I knew this was a no-brainer). And the fried apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Regan was charming and hilarious per usual, Greg and Co.'s drinks were awesome, and Lee our server was excellent. My only complaint is my wife loved the lamb testicles so much that mine will never again be safe in her mouth! Just kidn'.
(5)Spoon T.
Big Fans we are. Great drinks, food, space, and personalities.
(5)The C.
I must have had a good time in Atlanta, because this is about the fourth good review I've written, but I can't help it -- Holeman and Finch brought me great joy. I had two cocktails -- one off their menu and one I that I requested -- and both were excellent. In fact, the one that I requested was either the best I've had or a very close second. I also liked their pretzels (although they were a bit greasy, so would have been difficult to eat had I been on a date, etc.), and their duck ham was wonderful. Finally, I think that if I had a never-ending bucket of their caramel/bacon popcorn, I could (and probably would) die happy.
(5)Lindsey B.
The burger continues to be the best I've ever had! (I know you it is such a popular and boring item at any restaurant, but seriously, this IS the best.) I also thoroughly enjoyed their bacon and caramel popcorn. The space is small so there is always a wait for the table, however finding a seat in the bar area has never been a problem for me. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Abigail S.
Owning my own business and knowing how detrimental a review can be I have never before been compelled to write a one until experiencing Holeman and Finch. I am not shy to expensive or over priced dining experiences if the food and service matches accordingly. Even though the portions were small and my husbands meal arrived after mine was finished we were still prepared to carry on, enjoy our evening regardless never to return. After my husband finished his 3-4 oz NY strip he was still hungry and I asked the bartender for a "Crunchy Gentleman " (grilled cheese). A secondary waiter, not ours, suggested I order it with egg. When the waiter saw I ordered the sandwich he came to the table uninvited and commented I had not followed his instructions. When I politely explained to the waiter I don't like eggs, he responded "American woman don't eat anything". To his unsolicited, sexist and ignorant comment regarding women and food I corrected him on my nationality to which he responded 'that's even worse". Nobody wants to be insulted when going for diner especially when the food is as absorbent as this. I asked to have a word with the manager and she only added insult to injury with her condescending behavior, when a simple apology was all that was needed to prevent my review from being written. There are many superior restaurants in Atlanta, 4th and Swift being one. We finished our evening there after canceling the grilled cheese and had a fantastic meal with spectacular service. Holeman and Finch was an absolute farce.
(1)Eric K.
Really dug this place. Went in about 7 PM on a Saturday night and, luckily, grabbed a couple of spots at the bar. The bartender was both knowledgeable about cocktails and spirits and the food menu. Just watching the care that goes into crafting the speciality cocktails, gives you an indication of the care that goes into the food. It's a perfect place to try a lot of different things -- many of which you don't have the opportunity to try often. We started by sharing a trio of house cured meats -- soppressata, veal tongue and pork jowl -- and each was excellent in their own way. Followed it up with a spring vegetable salad, marrow gratin, pork buns (who doesn't love pork belly?), pate grandmere and, the show stopper for us, veal brain, which had an incredible flavor and texture. Sampled our way through some micro brews, wine and bourbon, all the while being guided along by our knowledgable bar tender. A very memorable experience and one that, for the quality of the food, was quite reasonable.
(5)Lindsay E.
As a general rule, I prefer people/places/things that are cool without trying to be. Which, to keep this review short and sweet, is pretty much how I'd sum up everything about this place. Its not trying to convince you of anything, it just calmly carries on, cause it knows its the s#!t. One of my favorite spots in the city.
(5)Michael V.
I went into Holeman & Finch for the first time to celebrate my brother's birthday, after hearing him rave about it for weeks. I have to say I was wholly impressed by nearly everything we tried, which was a lot. We ordered the Pate w/ pickled green tomatoes first, which while it was pretty tasty was probably my least favorite part of the meal, which was interesting because it was probably what my brother had raved about the most. Next came the fried oysters & maitake mushroom with polenta. Both of these were out of sight. So rare to find a dish that truly highlights the earthy flavor of a mushroom in a way that does it justice, but this dish really hit the mark. The oysters were coated in a fantastic remoulade, and while I could have done with more spice, that's just me being a guy who likes a lot of kick in my creole cuisine. The fried pickles were a very nice touch. After that we got the Crunchy Gentleman (basically a croque monseiur) which was awesome. The homemade mustard set it off. We got some of the roasted sunchokes also which I was a big fan of. Then came the serious business. The burger, which I just had a bite of but I will be returning to eat in its' entirety, the sweetbreads, and the marrow. This was the first time I'd had sweetbreads or marrow, despite the many times i've seen them prepared and discussed in my viewings of Iron Chef America & Anthony Bourdain's show. The sweetbreads were very tasty. The grits were creamy and the brown butter was great. A nice mix of flavors with something in there giving a tangy kick that I couldn't identify, but loved. The marrow was the highlight for me though. Spread that stuff on a piece of the fresh bread and you've got yourself a little piece of heaven. Top it all off with a couple of Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPAs and it could be last meal territory. Loved Holeman & Finch. The design was clean & modern, but with a certain rustic feel from the display of meats. Big, big fan. Now that I've tried the sweetbreads & the marrow, I've got to get back for the brains & the pork belly. I think it's gonna be a while before I get adventurous enough to try the veal fries though. Very reasonably priced as well. Killer spot for an adventurous eater.
(5)stuart f.
One of the best meals I've had in a while. Basically just about everything that came to the table was fantastic (although I didn't think the sweetbreads lived up to the hype). Scallops were litteraly the best tasting scallops I've ever had. Had a kind-of gumbo/etouffe thing that was superb. Pork belly was out of this freakin' world. The meats and cheeses were excellent as well, and was able to try some I haven't found in other restaurants previously. Service was solid, and very friendly. Place has a great feel--warm, cosy, energetic. Can't recommend it highly enough.
(5)Julie S.
Top three meals I have ever eaten, every dish was unique and delicious. I would have paid double for a meal of this quality. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Christina B.
While Holeman and Finch doesn't need any more raving reviews - here goes another. Though we waited about an hour and half for a table (after we were told it would be 30-45) and it was difficult to get service in the bar area, we still had an amazing experience. The staff was incredible. We ended up having to stand in front of the bar for about 20 minutes where we were blocking the servers from entering and exiting the area. Each time a server had to pass, they kindly said excuse me and moved on through. Our drinks were ordered and received promptly. Not one looked irritated at us. We finally saw a high top table open up so we moved to sit down. It did take another 30-45 minutes to get drink refills and order an appitizer but once we finally got the appitizer it was incredible. We had the cured beef tenderloin, and two pork cured meats, 2 goat cheeses, aged chedder and head cheese. The sampler came with mustards and pickled fruits. Everything was delicious. Shortly after receiving our appitizer we got seated in a booth in the dining room. The dining room is extremely small so we justified the long wait. It only seats about 30 people (about the same amount as the bar). We asked how the burger ordering worked and we were told that they were sold out. It wasn't more than 20 minutes later when our server came back and whispered that some burgers had opened up and we could order some. We ordered two, and they generally do not take requests on how you would like your burger cooked. The burgers were absolutely amazing. In addition, we tried the pork buns (spectacular), carbanara (just OK), and the steak tar tar (amazing). Since we just drank wine and beer I can't speak to the mixed drinks but overall we had an amazing time, which says a lot considering our initial reaction to having to wait so long with the air conditioner broken. Once we started eating, everything was so fantastic it erased anything that could have made our experience bad.
(4)Ken L.
i had heard a lot of good reviews about this restaurant and always wanted to try out the burger.. finally had a chance to taste it last night during an impromptu visit to the place for some after dinner alcohol with some friends. the restaurant is very nice and you could even smell the food from the open kitchen. the type of alcohol is a bit 'gourmet' but still good. i shared the burger with four of my friends since everyone is full.. thanks for some good connections we managed to pre-order the burger and have it promptly served to our table at 10pm. everything for the burger is homemade - the 2 patties are the freshest id ever tasted - the buns -the fries -even the ketchup... yummy!!! we requested our burger to be cut in half and it was served exactly that way...what wonderful service considering so many burgers they are serving that night! i truly recommend a trip for this... by 10:05, the burger is 86'ed.. "sorry sir, the burger is sold out" thank god i have a chance to taste it on my first trip
(5)Ashlee T.
A little pricey, but as so many others have said, the burgers here are AMAZING. Seriously. LIghtly toasted brioche bun, double layer of cheese, two patties...ugh and that bun! Did I mention that lightly toasted brioche bun? They're served in limited quantities though, so be forewarned. Also had a few of the small plates (mussels and then a steak dish) and those were also really delicious. drink menu was pretty good, atmosphere great/fun, all in all, def 5 stars.
(5)Christian B.
Went here with a buddy last night and the visit was more about catching up than the food. That said, the food was very good pub grub, the house cocktails were very nice and the service was friendly/helpful. I started off with a Muddy Waters, a drink my friend recommended. It's root beer, absinthe, muddled mint and...something else that the waiter clearly didn't want to share. Anyway, we split three things between us: the charcuterie plate, the bratwurst and the pork shoulder. Everything was nicely done, but the brat was probably my favorite (the house-made mustard pushed it over the top). Once the food was cleared, we ordered another round for the road. This time I got the Zombie, which consisted of two types of rum and a blend of fruit juices. It was kind of like a dessert you could drink, though probably better suited for summer. All in all, Holeman and Finch is a good place to kill a Wednesday night. Next time, I'm going to have to come back later in the evening and try the burger I've heard so much about.
(3)Sunny H.
My husband and I went at Sunday brunch to guarantee burgers. We had a difficult time finding the place and if I had not seen Eugene's I would not have know H&F was there. We didn't have much of a wait. Thank goodness or I would have been that much more disappointed. I got the burger and my husband ordered the oyster sandwich. It's now been 4 days since we were there and he is still complaining about paying $11 for some buttered Texas toast. He usually is willing to pay whatever for great food but this was not great by any means. You couldn't taste the oysters, only toast. As for my burger, it was good but not amazing. I had really high expectations after reading all the hype about being the best burger in Atlanta but wasn't even on the menu, blah blah blah. I would probably go back to have the burger again if it was on the menu and easier to get but there is no way that I would go through all the drama to get just a mediocre burger.
(2)J W.
perfect spot. very casual yet gorgeous interior. eclectic menu. nothing else like it in the city. probably not good for vegans!
(5)Francois G.
I went there for the first time last night after much anticipation. I had a great cocktail ("unmarked grave") and some amazing food...in MICROCOSPIC portions. Reading all the reviews above, I cannot believe that this is not a more common complaint! The charcuterie plate, in particular, was ludicrous: 5 different cuts for $15, tiny and literally razor thin. I could not help but laugh when the waiter brough it over. I then had the marrow gratin and, hoping for a bigger portion if I order from the "plate" section, the beef cheeks, I had to order bread and dessert to feel satisfied... The food is excellent, expertly prepared, the menu is exciting and the flavors are unique, but I felt like I was getting a sample of each plate. I will not return, for that reason alone.
(2)Amy H.
from nyc to the atl, i jetted down the east coast for a long anticipated reunion with the dirty south. three sheets to the wind the previous night, we started the evening by gorging at antico, the hottest pizza napoletana in the city, after which point we headed for buckhead's highly-acclaimed holeman & finch public house. recorded in the annals of culinary acclaim by the likes of esquire, food & wine, and epicurous, h&f has received such honours as #33 best new restaurant, #10 best cocktail bar, and #1 best late night burger. but let's cut to the chase, i came to settle a score. i'd been hearing about this legendary burger for months...with a bullhorn sounding at 10pm, at which point only two dozen of these tasty treats are served per night. now anyone that knows me knows that i'm all about fancy 3-star michelin joints, but my patty piety has always been with the speed, simplicity, and scrumptiousness that is in-n-out's two layers of 100% pure beef, american cheese, grilled onions, and 'animal sauce' (the angel's brew of thousand island). however, while in nyc, i had the shake shack shackburger and within minutes, ten years of in-n-out devotion was blown right out of the water. it was at the shake shack that my atl-ien friend threw down a comestible challenge: go to h&f and compare their burger to this one. so there i was, at the bar of holeman & finch, having a fernet and coke (note to self: lime ice cubes are fabulous EXCEPT in fernet and coke) and chowing down on a plate of charcuterie and their oh-so-dreamy bone marrow gratin, sitting pretty with an insider-track in the burger-ordering department. as the clock approached the stroke of ten, i started realizing the errors i'd made up to this moment: the hangover, the pizza, the pre-burger nosh....it was too late to refactor and shortly before BURGER TIME!, we canceled the order. some may scoff and say that i should have just gotten the burger anyway, but to them i rebut the following arguments: a) i am not an asshole; if i'm not hungry enough to enjoy this burger, then someone else deserves it and b) i owe it to burger history to conduct a controlled study. the conclusion? i'll be back...in the name of science.
(4)C V.
Would go back for drinks. Not so sure if I'll be eating there seriously again, though some of the dishes were tasty. Without eating the burger, it would be hard to have "dinner" since the plates are small. And I was heavily disappointed in the burger -- it was extremely salty and nothing special. In-N-Out burgers are way better. However, the atmosphere at the bar is nice and I would go back there for drink anytime.
(4)Brad W.
The food at Holeman & Finch is excellent, and it lives up to the good word so many have given it. The atmosphere is sublime, the whole place has a luxuriously aged feel, truly classy. "The" burger is worth the hype in my opinion. My first experience here was five star, the waiter was fantastic, explaining the menu, providing refills, etc. So why the two stars? My second waiter was mediocre at best. First, we entered the restaurant and waited 10 minutes before anyone even said 'hello'. Then, once seated, the waiter realized we would not be having any wine or anything of the such, and she then proceeded to ignore us for the remainder of the evening. I felt I had to beg her to come to the table to take our order, give us our check, etc. To make matters worse, the table next to us received her upmost attention. I was frankly embarrassed, as two very close friends of mine were dining with me from out of state, and I had stated what I wonderful place this was. Regardless, I think they still enjoyed the food. I would have tipped generously had we been treated well, as I realized we were not spending quite as much as others. The lesson being, you had better be prepared to drink at Holeman & Finch. I may return sometime in the future, and will update with my impressions.
(2)D.L H.
Ok upon a fellow yelpers request to try this spot again I went in to eat once again....I once again had the carbonara and once again it was amazing. I'd have to say that is the best in town. I also had the flank steak. It was interesting. I can't say that I loved it b/c it was a bit chewy, however, the sauce and the potato that accompanied it was flavorful and almost made up for the dish--the actual dish it is served on is too small. The third dish I had was the bone marrow. Also just interesting. I think bone marrow is just an acquired taste? Maybe but it just tasted like crunchy butter? I'm not even sure if it's good for those who like the exotic? Lastly I had the Crunchy Man or something like that? It was basically a croque-Madame. It was very very good and I'd recommend it for sure. I'd also like to see if they have croque-monsieurs. However nothing on the menu indicated what this dish was so good luck finding it if I messed up on the name. I also tried a drink this time. It was called the Diabolic. You know it wasn't bad and it hit me pretty hard without it tasting that way. However, I gotta say this place may have the most overpriced drinks in town with exception to Trader Vics which actually are the most overpriced drinks in town. I realize there is this belief that making these special cocktails are somehow a craft to be paid highly for, however at what cost? Are you really that in need for a sugary 8-10 dollar cocktail....Well if so they do make a good one.. But really 10 bucks? Ok enough whining on my part. I loved 2 of the dishes I had, and 50 percent aint bad at all. There are so many other things on this menu that intrigue me that I will definitely go back. I'm looking forward to the cheeses and pate'. Also, this time when I went in a very nice man greeted us and got us well situated. He was very nice and courteous. The place was still cramped and we waited a bit for a table but I imagine this is part of the allure for some folks. Anyway I'm giving it 3 1/2 stars but will be back soon to try the rest of the food. Who knows, 4 stars next time?
(3)S S.
We just don't get tired of this place. The wait staff is so friendly and they clearly love food and cocktails as much as we do, making the experience that much better. We've sampled probably 90% of the menu over time and I can't say that anything is bad. My husbands veal schnitzle balls (not like meatballs, but true veal balls!) freaked me out a little, but he liked 'em. The fried oysters are delicious, the chicken liver pate and pimiento cheese are great. When they have the scallops on the menu make sure to order. We finally had the burger last night. Really, really good, but I think I'd hyped it up too much in my mind. What I found most interesting was the housemade mustard. While they have great desserts, it was hubby's birthday, so we took in a cake from a local bakery (not Publix, mind you! A "real" bakery). The staff was great about it and we even shared about 1/2 the cake with the kitchen staff and they came back for me. Cocktails are superb. If you don't see something on the menu that strikes your fancy, just tell them generally what you like. They made something special for me and when my friends tasted it, they said it was like me in a glass... weird, but apparently they got me! Try it and hopefully you'll enjoy as much as we do.
(5)Alicia L.
The "New,HIP" spot H&F def has buckhead buzzzzzzzzing! Some friends and I went to H&F on a Friday night and the wait was two hours, so we walked over the Restaurant Eugene's for a cocktail (please see review for my ranting on the MOST amazing White Chocolate Martini I have ever had). Now back to H&F, the food was really good, we ordered almost everything off of the menu. The pimento cheese dip was REALLY good. The roasted garlic dip was fantastic (just don't eat it on a first date). I wasn't too impressed with the Southern Cola, so I opted out for a glass of Merlot. The wait staff was so nice, our waiter accommodated our every need. This restaurant will be buzzzzzzing for a long time to come!
(4)J. B.
I really like the vibe of this place. Its rather small but warm and inviting. I sat at the bar for my first visit, and had a superb time! I l-o-v-e that they stay open later then the average Atlanta restaurants. Its so frustrating when you can't get a bite to eat late night at a good restaurant. So if you are looking for that place...here ya go. We walked right in, had a seat at the bar, and ordered up some food and drinks. Unfortunately I missed the 'famous' hamburger that everyone raves about, because it was well after 10. One day...one day I shall consume the Holeman & Finch's mighty meat. My husband and I ordered up some of their specialty cocktails. They were really delish, and the bartenders serving them were really friendly and personable. Love that. I really didn't know what drink I wanted, so I asked for advice. The only thing I wish is that they offered to experiment and make me a drink that was not on the menu. I guess I am spoiled by the speakeasy's in NYC. I got the Gin drink with the grapefruit, and I loved it. I am not a sweet drink person, so this hit the spot! We ordered the cheese plate with several meats as well as the pasta (i can't remember the name, but I def remember the taste!) YUMMY IN MY TUMMY! It definitely was amazing food! I really think music can make or break a place as well, and they had some alt music playing that I say "hey! thumbs up on the playlist". That is followed by a high five, because I am cool like that. This is a place I will be frequenting a lot...if I didn't have a lil one, I would be a regular. Holeman & Finch..I hope you are around for a long time!
(4)Garrin H.
Holeman & Finch is the kind of restaurant/bar that really cares about their product -- you can tell instantly. For me, it was my custard-creme filled honey nut graham bread dessert, delivered to my table by one of the cooks, in a way that elegantly illustrated how much these folks care about their culinary creations. The waiter's beer recommendation was fabulous. Some of the menu items were a little exotic for my taste...I don't particularly care for veal brains, thank you very much. And while I consider myself to be adventurous, when it comes to the food I place in my mouth....not so much! The night my friend and I arrived, the kitchen prepared 20 hamburgers...the woman sitting to my left was ecstatic that she received one of the coveted hamburgers. It seems like they're a hot commodity here. I don't eat red meat, so can't comment on that. Definitely a classy establishment.
(5)louis n.
Best kept secret: off- menu burger served each evening after 10PM. Don't hesitate to ask your server to reserve you a burger early in the night. They have a limited number they serve per night. If you find yourself clamering for a seat, H&F also houses the best mixologist in-town. make your way to their bar and try their specialty drink menu made with fresh fruit juice squeezed on the spot.
(4)leigh k.
Grabbed a few plates and a drink at Holeman & Finch last night. First, let me say that the space is very cool. I really like how you can see into the kitchen when you enter, and I love the hanging cured meats. (This place is not vegan/vegetarian friendly.) There are two options for seating. The speak easy section (kinda first come first serve with a large family style table in the center) and the bar section which can get loud. Since it was Monday, and not as crowded, we opted for the bar and grabbed a table. I started with a signature cocktail. I apologize, I can't remember the name, and it isn't on the menu online, but it was the top one on the menu there, and was suggested by the server. It also had pernod, which I wasn't sure I would like, but the licorice flavor was subtle, and actually worked really well with the drink. As for the food, we ordered the gentleman's relish with toast, the carbonara with pancetta, and the skirt steak with potatoes. The portions were very small, so you may need to order several to fill up. The skirt steak was cooked rare, but was still fairly tough. It was served with a tasty chimichurri sauce, but unfortunately was sitting in a bowl of grease. The potatoes in the dish were also coated in grease. It was a bit unappealing. The gentleman's toast was crunchy and buttery. Score! The relish was delicious, but is probably not for everyone. The server said you either love it or hate it. I loved it. It was made with anchovies, salt, pepper, butter, and vinegar. Lastly, and probably my favorite of all the dishes we had was the carbonara. It was served with an over-easy egg that we stirred into the dish adding additional richness to an already intense flavor. The saltiness of the pancetta kicked up the flavor as well, and the noodles were thicker which I really liked. All in all after the three dishes and drinks, the meal was about $45 which is totally affordable. We weren't stuffed, but were satisfied. The food was ok. It's definitely bar food, and extremely fatty and greasy, which I'm not crazy about, but overall the flavor was good. I wasn't totally blown away, but I will definitely come back for Round 2 to taste more dishes and drinks. Final thoughts: cool space. greasy/fatty food. awesome drinks.
(3)Tulie L.
When you enter the building, the decor is pretty minimum, with clear glass that has hand-written items in black - to categorize the type of cured meats hanging behind the glass itself.. so the approach to the decor is an awesome deli with meats hanging .. Ended up eating at the bar.. and the menu was pretty extensive for a small plates setup.. What is small plates you say? It's like Tapas..little bits of food each plate ranging from 6-14 bucks. What was ordered? Head/ Tail (I think this was pork) - the tail was yummy with some cartilage to give it some bite, it was coated in a crispy non-oily fried batter, when you bite into it, it goooos out some yumminess.. the ear cartilage was very soft, but honestly had real no taste to it. This all came with a BBQ sauce dip- which I really didn't care for.. since it masked the taste of the entire dish and you might as well be eating nuggets from McDonald's otherwise. Pork Belly - AHHH man it was damn good, a little dry, but I ain't complaining, since there was enough fat to go around..it was served w/ some awesome ass GRITS.. OK.. since I moved to ATL, Yes, I do now appreciate some cheesy grits I cannot lie. Chicken Liver w/ an anjus to DIE FOR... it came w/ mini toast, and the liver was so delicious .. would definitely recommend this for sure if you go here.. it's a great combo of sweetness and richness..they give you lots of pate, so be sure to ask for more toast.. Woods Mushroom- was served with palenta, which helped the dish cut its saltiness down a bit.. but the mushroom would be awesome if the chef was light on his hands w/ the salt.. the texture of the plate was great. I hope the next time I try it, it will be less salty. Overall.. the restaurant is definitely a very fun concept.. small plates to eat w/ friends..and as soon as they get their liquor license, I am sure it will be wall- wall packed.. the service was great and attentive.. to end the evening we had the fried donuts, and let me tell you, it was ok.. It can NOT Beat a Fresh KK... I mean call me what you want.. but fresh Krispy Kreme dressed up on a plate, can easily sell for 7.00.. and damn I would pay for it..
(4)Lowe S.
We were excited to finally get a chance to try HF out. We met another couple there to have drinks and eat lightly. To the point...Service is awful. Call me crazy, but when you have a scotch, with one cube of ice, don't try and pick up my glass with some still in it. The fact that our sever did this everytime, to everyone of us, pissed us off. It got so bad that we would put our hands on our drinks when he can around. I should mention, he did this with our food also. The only thing I can figure is he wanted us to hurry up and leave. I could go on, but this is just making me mad thinking about it. So quickly, the food was o.k. - not great. service sucked. ticket for the four of us $200. not worth half of that. I don't care where, what, or who owns the joint.
(2)Pepper P.
The food is wonderful, although I wasn't impressed with their proscuitto platter. Overall, very interesting ingredients and very innovative cruisine. I would go back. The plates are tapa style, pricey for the size.
(4)Felix C.
The burger was good, but I pushed the rating down to a 3 because it's only available at certain times. If it was the best burger I ever had in my life then I wouldn't mind the waiting and planning. But it wasn't something that made me feel like i needed to come back over and over for. I only had the burger and fries though. Didn't try anything else on the menu.
(3)John S.
Came here with a date last night around 1130, kinda sad I missed the 10pm burger but kinda excited to try their other dishes and hoping they were as good. And heck, my hopes were met. So we got there and were quickly seated since there weren't many people (Wed night). Pretty quickly our server came, along with a friendly attitude eager to serve us. He asked if we wanted drinks and we didn't so he just said he'd give us a bit to look at the menu, and adding that we should keep in mind that the dishes are all like small samplers. Kind of like tapas, it sounded to me, and it was. I ended up ordering 3 of the meats as a starter, the corned beef tongue, bresaola, and the paris ham. Those three came as a tiny tiny portion with sauce, and showed me that quality was definitely taken into consideration over quality! The little strips of meat were incredibly good in taste and texture, not dry, but just moist enough. We also got 2 warm dishes. My date got the farm egg and pancetta carbonara, and as per the waiter's recommendation, I got the beef tongue(?). I don't recall the exact name since the menu online actually doesn't seem to be updated. Anyways, they both got there before we finished the starting dish, which was a nice touch. As soon as i started cutting into my dish, it already seemed tender, but when I actually put it in my mouth it was just spectacularly savory. So tender and flavorful and ugh, I just had to hold myself back from devouring it to enjoy it longer! I also tried the carbonara, and kinda stole a really big bite because it was SO good. It was almost like it was too salty but it definitely wasn't, it was just the combination of flavor and... my mouth is now watering thinking about describing it. Ugh. Anyways, now having tried something besides the already AWESOME 10pm burger, I see that Holeman and Finch is seriously an awesome place to eat. If you live in the ATL and haven't been here you need to fix that ASAP. Open til 1:30 pm Mon-Sat!
(5)Jessie K.
Shared a number of small plates with a few friends. I'd highly recommend going with a few friends for the first time. The more plates you can taste the better. The server will bring out the plates in order of lightest to richest in flavor. Their cocktails are tasty and unique as well. If you're starving... this may not be the best destination. I was pretty hungry, but I didn't mind because I was enjoying the cocktails in between plates. An overall amazing experience. One of our favorite places in Atlanta. The pork sliders were my favorite... Also had the deviled eggs, crunchy gentleman, steak tartar, carbonara, an arugula salad, and a few others. My next mission is to try their burger... now that we thoroughly explored the rest of their menu, it's time to strap down and get their burgers. Supposedly that's the main reason why they only make two dozen of them, and only serve them after 10pm - they want to be sure everyone realizes that they are capable of SO MUCH MORE.... than just burgers. Can't wait to see what all the hype is about.
(5)Andy N.
Oh how I crave the food from H&F. Great atmosphere and well designed space. Not big but they have maximized every inch of space! The bar overlooks Peachtree st with some retro pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. The meats hanging in the windows completes the look. This is a place that is run by purists but dont give off that snobby aura. Their drinks are delicious and go for brunch on sunday if you want the best chance of getting a burger. Fresh ketchup, mustard, bread...what more could you ask for? Well....they do serve testicles. Oh yeah, this place isn't cheap so dont forget your credit card!
(5)April C.
I've been to Holeman & Finch three times now because I kept thinking I needed to give it another chance, but I think I'm done. The first time I went, we had dinner from the regular menu on an early Saturday night. Everything I had (pate, rabbit livers and marrow) was very good and my date seemed to like his food. We also shared a couple of very good cocktails, a bottle of wine and dessert. Everything was fine until a server (who wasn't our server) came over as we were paying our bill and asked us to leave because they had others waiting for a table. I don't mind establishments asking us to move to the bar with a complimentary drink, but just asking us to leave as we are paying a $150 bill is just rude in my opinion. The second time I went was late night on a Wednesday night for a burger. I knew the "rules" about getting the burger during the week, so I didn't mind coming early and waiting until 10pm for food. The burger is good, but I think the Bocado burger is much better. Certainly not worth all the hype or wait. The last time was for Sunday brunch. Our waiter (who just happened to be the same waiter who asked us to leave the first visit) didn't seem to be able to communicate well and we ended up sending food back three times because either he or the kitchen kept incorrectly making our order. It was so bad and uncomfortable that the manager had to come over and apologize and comp two of our entrees. I'm not sure what happened (if it was the kitchen's fault or the waiter), but the server certainly didn't handle it very well and just looked angry and anxious. I really like the regular menu items, which are pretty unique and interesting. But the horrible service just makes me sad. And the location (looking out onto a parking garage) is pretty dismal. I won't be back because there are just too many great restaurants in Atlanta that treat me better and deserve the business.
(1)Jamie N.
Honestly love this joint. It's cool and upbeat and filled with young professionals. For drinks, I started with a paper windmill which was refreshing. I had the deviled eggs (delish, I converted my friend who doesn't eat eggs with this one dish) also the pâté plate (honestly, not my cup of tea, maybe the pâté I'm used to is a bit different, but this was overwhelmingly flavored with the apple jelly that topped it. It was very strange). While waiting for the burger, we also ordered the fish n chips, which was tasty, nothing infamous about this dish, just simple and good. We also ordered the carbonara, I really enjoyed this dish. I would give it a 3.5, it was tasty, but the flavored order of the sauce did not meld with the handcut pasta nor digit coat my entire pallet. The favors were delicious, but short lived. Now for the grand finale, the burger. The burger is delicious! I can't say that it is the best burger I have ever had, but it is well worth the wait. You can tast the home made aspects of it. The soft buns, the crisp pickles, the handcut fries along with the condiments really make the burger what it is. Had the burger again later on that week.
(5)Katrina W.
My husband and I decided to try H+F for the first time for our 4th wedding anniversary. We went around 8pm on a Thursday night - this restaurant is TINY and there isn't an easy to see sign so we passed it at first. Walking in, there was one party ahead of us but it didn't seem too crowded. However, the host asked for our name and then said it would be about a 45 minute wait. We sat in the bar area and started to look over drink/appetizer menus, but the host appeared and let us know they just had an opening. I guess we got lucky? Ended up in a cozy "for two" booth that was perfect for our anniversary, but the dining room is seriously SMALL! Don't try coming with a group larger than four. We started out with a couple of cocktails which were perfectly prepared and delicious - we also ordered a cheese sampler. Each cheese was paired with something such as honey, jam, vinegar, etc and it was definitely the best cheeses I've ever had! We ordered two plates to share - a pasta dish and the braised short rib. The pasta was fresh and good but the short rib out-shined everything. It was served in a cast iron skillet on a bed of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The beef had been cooked for 18 hours and fell apart in your mouth. It was juicy, savory amazing...my husband and I had wished we had gotten two so we could have it all to ourselves :) Since we were seated quickly, it was only around 9pm when we were winding our meal down, so I knew we wouldn't be able to stay for the 10pm burger...plus we were pretty stuffed. But we did go for the "foieroes" dessert, which seems super strange but was actually delicious! Bittersweet chocolate cookies with a foie gras center and served with milk brandy punch. Trust me, it's better than it sounds! Everything was rich and decadent - we will definitely be back! I hope to attend a brunch sometime soon so I can try The Burger. :)
(4)Adam R.
Let me start off by saying I was in Atlanta for 9 days for work and went to Holeman and Finch 4 times. If I'm back in Atlanta I'll be going again for sure! The first time was awesome it was a Monday night and got seated right away, party of 2. The other times I was by myself and sat at the bar. Once was on a Friday night around 8pm and the bar WAS packed but someone walked up to me right away standing there alone in the middle of a crowded bar, handed me a drink menu and quickly there after got me my beer. Beer selection is small but very good. And the cocktails were awesome! The Quarter Till was out of this world! When I told the bar tender (a different one than before) that I was going to try to make it and asked about an ingredient she said, "here let me write the recipe down for you!" amazing! Also amazing is the food, period. Its tapas sized portions and 'unique' dishes! But that's what I love so I'm bias. In all seriousness the food was stellar. I had the burger the last time I was there, hell of a meal for only $10. Wouldn't say its the best burger in the world, but it's good. I can't see how this place could be any better. Probably one of my favorite restaurants ever. Sadly I don't live here... I could image it being difficult with a large party, and yes I could see the trendy-ness of the place and popularity getting annoying, but I say suck it up because they deserve it, it's that good.
(5)Spencer S.
Everything from top to bottom is amazing. Try the Mondango- it will not disappoint you!
(5)Andrew M.
I would have loved to have eaten here. First, a comment:. I understand why restaurants love to jump on the "no reservations" bandwagon. By not taking reservations, they can stack up their tables, eliminate their losses due to 'no shows', and don't have to pay commission to sites like OpenTable. They don't have to deal with the hassle keeping track in the first place, never mind the cash they make while everyone waits at the bar.. However, I do not understand why the affluent, taste conscious, discriminating diner puts up with it. Like I said, I would have loved to have eaten here. We showed up at 7:30, and waited a full two hours before giving up. In the meantime we had our drinks and a few appetizers comped (caramel corn and deviled eggs - too little, too late). We left angry and disappointed, but were shuffled next to the much more expensive Eugene. In their defense, the place was slammed, and the manager was very apologetic - but keeping your diners waiting 2 hours for a table is simply not acceptable. Restaurants are supposed to be in the business of hospitality, and cramming too many people into a tiny bar for hours while they wait for a table is not hospitality. Ultimately, despite the gift cards they gave us - we won't be back any time soon. Any restaurant that would ask their patrons to wait 2 hours seems to misunderstand what we expect of them. When they'll take my reservation, and honor it - then I'll consider using those gift cards.
(1)Erin L.
I really love this place. I've never met an unfriendly member of the staff... the cocktail menu is EXCELLENT (try the genever and grapefruit bitters!!) and while the summer salad (which I thought would be the freshest thing on the menu) was slightly disappointing, everything else I've eaten there is just amazing. Who knew bread could be so delicious? I've never been so in love with carbs as when I dip a hunk of that bread in the clam sauce... Go, you won't be disappointed. More review with pictures, here!! eattalk.net/2012/08/post…
(4)Jeremy M.
I have to say that this place is not at all what I expected on a couple of different levels! The first ting tat really got me was the location. I live OTP and came into town to have dinner with my family. It wasn't difficult to find but it also was not the easiest place either. My mom had to walk outside for me to finally notice the place. The atmosphere inside is definitely nice and enjoyable the only issue was the table space is quite limited, there happened to be a party in while my family and I were there and it made the place feel like it was about 4 feet wide. The food here is absolutely amazing as is the staff! Our waiter happened to be a friend of a friend but all the same he was great and every other member of the staff that happened to stop by our table was as well. We wound up getting ourselves some H&F burgers and they absolutely did not disappoint at all. My brothers and I were raised eating some amazing burgers that our grandmother would make for us and the consensus among us was that these were the best we had eaten since she passed away. I would absolutely say despite the space H&F should definitely be something everyone tries!
(4)Hannah W.
I had seen so many positive reviews of this place and was excited to finally take my fiance for brunch. When we arrived we were told the wait would be about 45 minutes, but we didn't have a problem with that initially as we liked the atmosphere and were excited about the prospect of delicious, high-quality food. However, as we waited along with a couple dozen others, we saw person after person who arrived long after us have a word with the hostess, who then managed to seat them within minutes if not immediately. The people who received this preferential treatment were clearly wealthier than us, which was the only feasible explanation for their expedited service. I am a student and my fiance and I, while dressed appropriately, clearly weren't equipped with the proper amount of Louis Vuitton for the occasion. We waited for well over an hour, watching guest after snotty guest being ushered past us. We felt quite out of place and ignored. When we were finally seated, the waitress was polite, and when the food was served, it was decent. Only decent. I had a seafood po-boy and my fiance had an egg and potatoes concoction in a miniature skillet the size of the palm of his hand. My bread was very, very dry, almost stale, and the sandwich was also bizarrely small. It certainly didn't meet our expectations. I will add that the restaurant has a very nice aesthetic quality and is well-designed. That's about the highest praise I have for this place. If you enjoy the company of pompous, condescending people who are willing to pay for status and slip the hostess a $50 to get a seat and some inferior food, go for it. But if you're even remotely a foodie or a friendly person who likes down-to-earth, normal people and don't want to join the A-hole club of Buckhead, save your time and money and go somewhere where you'll be fed something larger and tastier than a mouse breakfast.
(2)Teresa L.
First, it is nearly impossible to find this poorly unmarked restaurant. Parking is valet only. The bar is larger than the restaurant. The menu is most definitely not vegetarian friendly. I do eat fish, so I ordered fish and chips, as did about 5 other people in our party. We were informed 45 minutes after ordering that the restaurant had run out of fish and chips. The fish options are extremely limited, so I ordered the mussels. 45 minutes later, I had to place my order to go, since I had somewhere else to go. 2 hours at this restaurant and I never had the opportunity to eat while I was there. Our waiter was exceptional. I really felt sorry for him. People who like to eat "parts" (this is actually a section on the menu) and weird carnivorous stuff will love this restaurant. I kind of liked the coziness and extremely friendly service of this restaurant, but the food or lack thereof is the reason that I will not return.
(2)Austin M.
H & F is so much more than just the burger, although the burger is delicious!! The selection of cocktails are carefully crafted with unique ingredients and pair well with the food offerings. The beer and wine list is expansive. I have never had anything less than extraordinary from here and the offal offerings will elucidate your perception of nose to tail dining.
(5)Christian L.
Great tapas style place. Love the ambiance and food.
(5)Joe L.
My 2 friends and I got here on a Thursday night at 9:30 PM. We had one goal. To eat the famed HF "double cheese burger" AND BOY THIS PLACE WAS PACKED. I'm not talking about 15 - 20 minute wait for a table. I'm talking about 15 - 20 minute wait after camping their bar for a place to sit. AND, most importantly, even though we ordered exactly at 9:30, they only had 2 burgers left. That's right, 30 minutes early and they were already sold out. Luckily, one person canceled his order (wrong decision btw) and all 3 of us were able to get a burger. The bar seen is pretty alive, they had a pretty good selection on top and the bartenders were knowledgeable. After waiting til 10Pm, they finally began cooking the burgers and oh my gawd, the smell was heavenly. The aroma of fat, beef, pork and fries definitely invigorated my appetite and set my stomach rumbling. After an agonizing 20 minutes (since we were the last ones able to order the burger), we finally got them. And boy was everything we went through worth it. The beef brisket patty was well seasoned and the sweet homemade pickles served with it perfectly complemented the salty and savory meat. the cheese and onions were served in perfect proportion on the burger itself. A common saying is that the best burgers don't need any condiments on them. With respect to the HF burger, this is totally true. I have never had such a good plain burger before. No ketchup, no mustard, just the pickle, onions and cheese that came on it. It was perfect just as it was. I also definitely did not have the problem and my bun falling apart like other reviewers. In fact, based on how juicy the patty was (it was medium to medium rare), the bun held up extremely well. That's not to say the sides were any lesser. The fries were crunchy, fresh, and not killed with salt. And I am definitely a fan of the homemade mustard. Sweet, almost like honey mustard, but it still had a kick to it. It went perfectly with the fries. All in all, if you come here on a weekday to get the 10 o clock burger ($10), get here at least 30 minutes early. and its definitely worth the wait
(4)Dallas B.
Went there for my birthday. I had the burger at 10:00. WOW! it is really a great burger. 5 stars. This place was packed. What a special day!
(5)Chuk V.
I love this place. However. Hostesses, they should be personable. And also not wearing a thermal vest and an unpleasant attitude. 1 star deduction.
(4)Jen K.
I LOVE this restaurant! Other than Legal Seafood across from the Georgia Aquarium, this place is tops on my list of best restaurants in ATL. Here's a run down of what I ate... Sweetbreads: these were OK. They didn't rock my world but they were pretty good. Steak tartar: This was amazing!!! Best steak tartar I've had in a really long time, possibly ever. Cheese plate: also good but since I'm from Vermont and grew up with access to farm fresh cheese, I wouldn't say this WOWed me like the steak tartar. Burger: I expected this to be a gimmick. I was TOTALLY wrong!!! These burgers are incredible, delicious, fantastic. Like, I had a food-gasm over this burger. True story. Get there by 8pm if you want to reserve a burger. It's well worth the wait.
(5)Joe B.
I heard a number of good things about Holeman & Finch and took the wife out for dinner on a Saturday night. Since H&F does not take reservations we had to wait at the bar for about an hour, but this wasn't anything unexpected. Overall the bar area was completely packed and we were forunate to be able to get a seat at the side wall. The service within the bar was very good with the servers navigating through the crowded area to take everyone's order. The menu is designed as tapas style with small plates meant for sharing. My wife and I split five items on the menu and I would say that each item was good, but nothing stood out as being spectacular. This may have been due to some high expectations I had about the food. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't dispappointed by any of the items that we ordered, but they all left me wanting more from a flavor perspective. I would say that the Catfish and Grits were the favotire item that 5 minute egg in the pork skin ramen was very good as well. Would I go back again, yes, but not anytime soon.
(3)Shahny K.
I went to H&F because their burger was listed as one of 20 best in the U.S. recently. Firstly, the atmostphere is nice for a night out with friends. The bar/restaurant itself is very small, so be prepared to get shoulder-checked a few times. The daily menu itself, in my own opinion, is somewhat pretentious; except the cheese, the cheese is great. If you go on a weekday, the burger isn't even on the menu! They only serve their hamburgers after 10pm, so get there AT LEAST 1.5 to 2hrs early. Oh, and they only serve 24 of them a night. During that waiting time, you could certainly down many of their overpriced cocktails with fancy names. Now, on to the burger. AWESOME! The meat is so tender. The cheese is so soft. The buns are so brioche. The combination of these 3 seem to melt in your mouth in a wonderful medley that can only be vocalized by the world's greatest tenor as "yummmmmm". Great price, greater burger. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the unnecessary wait. Either this is a marketing gimmick, or, H&F is full of themselves. I seriously doubt there is a lack of ground beef in the back kitchen .
(4)Sylvia Y.
Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We didn't have a reservation so we waited for about 40 minutes for a table. We ordered their famous burger and the hootenanny. I wasn't too impressed with their burger but the hootenanny with poached eggs, grits, pork belly and chow chow was a creative dish that I would remember for a very long time. A bit pricey for what it was, though ($9) Sweet tea took forever to refill, not once but three times. Did they have to brew fresh tea for us each time? I'd love to come back here for dinner on a special occasion.
(3)Ashley R.
A friend's friend wanted to go here for the burger, and that's all that needed to be said to me for me to go, I didn't even know the name of the place, but unbeknownst to him (and us) they only serve them after a certain time. When the menus were handed to us we looked over them and were a little surprised at the items (there was a section dedicated to 'PARTS') and my roommate and I looked at it as an appetizer to the burgers that we desired. When we mentioned the burgers to the server, she was honest and said 'It happens all the time'. We made our exit then. My rating is based solely on the friendliness of the staff.
(3)Micah W.
Ahh, I'm in love. Went here on a whim after a ridiculously crowded holiday shopping trip at Lenox- enough said. In serious need of a reprieve from the hustle and bustle, and I found it. The atmosphere was so relaxed, the moment the host sat us I felt like we had been coming here for years. They treat you like old friends. The bartender made me a delicious Caucasian (White Russian), just what I needed to warm up. The menu is made up of little plates, great for ordering a few things to share. We ordered the shrimp bowl and the crunchy gentlemen. The former- shrimp, bacon, baguette all in a yummy broth. We actually asked for more bread so we could soak up the broth to the very last drop- it was so good! And the latter was a ham sandwich toasted with gruyere melted on top. I was unsure about the choice until I took a bite. Now let me say- I will love anything with melted gruyere on top. But this....omg. There are no words. Just order it people. For dessert, we had the toffee pudding with butter pecan ice cream. Yum. By the end of the meal, we were full but not stuffed. The plates were just enough to fill you up but leave you wanting more. Everything was amazing and I will definitely be going back, a lot.
(5)Melody L.
I went to Holeman and Finch on a Sunday, waited about 45 minutes in line, and it was totally worth it. My father and I ordered drinks, and the cocktails were excellently made. We sipped on them during the wait. And then we ordered the burgers. Oh my. This is the best burger that I have ever eaten my entire life. A little on the saltier side, but I paused while I was eating to determine whether it was better to eat faster to experience more of the good stuff, or to eat slower to savor it. I don't know how they do it, but the aroma is utterly fantastic. Extremely high quality food. I started dipping my fries in the grease that flowed out of the burger on my plate. Yes, it was that good.
(5)Sarah T.
We were able to try the dining area last night, for a get together with a bunch of people for Justin's B-day. The dining room is so small! I was very surprised, but it wasn't that bad. The food was simply amazing. I tried so many different things and was just blown away. And the mixologist at the bar! They are extremely skilled at what they do. Definitely recommend trying some mixed drinks here. The fish and chips here are a must have. The fish was so moist and soft and the crisp outside done to absolute perfection. The wedge fries were perfectly salted and so flavorful. I thought I had gone to heaven. I think I'm spoiled for any other fish and chips. The Farm egg and Pancetta pasta was superb. We ordered several of them because we loved it so much. It was so creamy and garlicky! Oh the garlic. Yum. One thing to note however, is the portion size. These are tapas style, and the plates aren't huge. It's a decent portion size though for sharing, or if you are going to selfishly horde your plate and snap at any fingers trying to sneak a morsel, then you might fill up pretty quick. We also tried the burger once again, and they have definitely improved on it since the last time we were there. Very good this time around. We tried a bunch more, but all I can really say is just go and ordered as much as you can. It will all be worth it. Very impressed with the menu and up my star rating accordingly! The service was accommodating and kind, and put up with our crazy group of people ordering all sorts of things randomly etc. Will be going there again for sure.
(4)Melissa T.
My hubby and I had the deviled eggs, the charcuterie plate, baby lettuce head salad, and the fish special. All were delicious, especially the fish and deviled eggs though. I want those recipes! I must say, I don't get the hype about the burger. Although I've never tried it, I will not stand in line and wait for a burger served at 10pm. Besides that, the place is super small so you should go early. The tables are small, close together, and some are by the storefront windows, which is a bit drafty, but worth the food. The drink list is very unique so I recommend having a specialty cocktail. Also, the service was quite good except for the wait for the cocktails, which was slow. I could see the bartender creating them from where I sat, so I understood why it took so long. I would definitely recommend this place.
(4)Cara A.
Great vibe and an interesting menu. We grabbed some beers and sampled everything from salads to entrees which were all unbelievably amazing - so amazing I wish they would open a Tampa location!
(5)Will W.
Excellent Fries Oysters & Pickles. The Cheese Plate and the Bok Choy were great also. Great mixed drink menu and beer selection.
(4)Dustin F.
Okay - to be fair, I only went there for drinks and some apps, but it was a huge win and I can't wait to go back. To start, they take their drinks SERIOUSLY, not in the pretentious annoying way, but in the - we brew our own ginger beer way. My buddy and I had the perfect tri-fecta of drinks - Brown Derby, Pimms Cup, and a Dark & Stormy. Each were perfectly made and absolutely delicious - Like I mentioned they brew their own ginger beer and everything is nicely balanced and presented. As for the food - if you are a fan of Bizarre Foods, you will like this place. We tried the Head Cheese (for those uninformed, it is not cheese) and a plate of their house aged and cured premium ham (think Serrano, but we had a more spicy offering). The Head Cheese was amazing and the meat was perfection! I am an absolute fan of this place and can't wait to go back!
(5)Lexie M.
Came with a friend on a Saturday night and somehow got a table immediately, so we were off to a good start. From the moment we sat down to the last bite of dessert, the service was amazing. I was in the company of a fairly picky eater, but our server was very accommodating, cheerfully offering excellent suggestions and frequently checking in for feedback. The wine selection was decent, nothing to write home about, but the cocktails were fantastic. As a twosome that consistently eats for four, we sampled an ambitious chunk of the menu and agreed that the assortment route was the way to go. Save the burger for another kitchen; skipping that steak tartare just wouldn't be right. Afterward, if you're craving a Holeman take on the traditional, go for the fried apple pie. Actually, even if you're not, go for the fried apple pie. Painfully stuffed? The fried apple pie will fix it. I promise. Overall, Holeman & Finch is a worthwhile experience, and if you do it right, not even the price tag will disrupt that gluttonous gastropub bliss.
(4)Anne O.
Yes!!! Went back again to my fave place and had another grand tour of the menu, courtesy of DJ. I ordered their spring salad with parsnips, carrots, blueberries and some amazing greens with some kinda amazing dressing. I kid you not...the BEST *%!# I have put in my mouth in ages. I don't know how they did it, but I ordered another one. I also sampled the lamb heart and the squash blossoms on the visit. I was expecting copper with the heart and was surprised at the mild flavor and excellent texture. The balsamic did not overwhelm the organ and the greens added a nice peppery kick. The squash blossoms were stuffed with goat cheese and had a killer beet type thing with it. Amazing. I think this is the only place that knows how to handle vegetables! You must go...again and again.
(5)Shemal ..
Awesome food and great atmosphere. I was a little too late for the burger, maybe next time! But I had the pompano, which was beyond delicious and amazing corn that popped! Who knew?!
(5)Dani L.
Believe me or not.... A burger cannot get any better than that! After a long wait me and and my friends decided to visit H&F on a Sunday to try their burger for brunch( because Sunday is the only day they serve ilimited burgers and not just 24 in the middle of the week) My first impression of the place was a sophisticated bar style place with a cool deco. The service from the first minute to the end was amazing and really helpful! And my burger came...... OMG! I couldnt put that down. It was juicy, crunch and full of flavor! Delicious! I would rate this burger as one one of the atlanta treasures of 2011 for me.
(5)Spencer H.
The customer service at this place is equivalent to a rock. Very crowed and we waited 30 mins to get in. It appears that the staff is overwhelmed from the rush of the opening door. We where in the bar tabIe area. I can deal with crowds as thats not my beef. Two families where not served and left. A bar staff member just laughed it off. Funny and no customer service humor is not funny because you have hungry people waiting. I would seriously ask that the owner and manager streamline some type of training soon. Burger was good as my only reason for 2 stars. I will never go back
(2)Atiyah T.
Lobster burger was soooo good. One thing that I can't let go of is the garlic french fries. soooo goood! But just beware you will smell like garlic afterwards.
(5)Sabrina M.
I realize I am in the Yelp minority here with this one but I just don't get it. Maybe I need to go back and try it again but the thought of doing so makes me cringe a little. I was so excited about going. Having read all of the reviews and hearing raves about it from my friend, I was psyched! Alas, I left completely underwhelmed and a slight bit irritated, if I'm being honest. First off, the place is tiny. Okay, fine. I don't really have a problem with that. I just thought it was worth mentioning. I missed out on hanging at the bar, but my friend mentioned that they didn't serve vodka. Really? No vodka. At a bar. Okay, fine. If that's your thing. Do you. But seriously? Next, the menu. I checked out the menu prior to getting there and originally I thought we'd be too early for "The burger!", so I was going to get the fish and chips. Nothing else really jumped out at me. But we were able to pre-order the burger (seriously?), so I started to get a little excited. Apparently, this burger was supposed to "change my life" or something. Whatever. We ordered some apps/small plate stuff and honestly, I didn't care for any of it. The deviled eggs, the cheese, it was all just...not right. I don't know if it was the presentation or something else; actually, it was everything. It just all seemed to be trying too hard. My friend ordered the Gratin of Marrow and declared it the best thing she'd ever tasted. Whereas, I couldn't get past the smell enough to try it. We literally had to move it to the other side of the table. Not appealing at all. So, finally, the bells ring, the voices cried out - it was burger time! I'm getting excited again. Mainly because I'm pretty hungry at this point and again, I'm ready to be moved by beef. But I get it and it's just meh. Not bad at all. But, not the awesomest of the awesome that I was expecting. Hell, I think my friend grilled burgers that tasted just as good at her house. I will say, the buns were really good, though. So, there's that. Overall, if I had to sum it up in one word - pretentious. And I'm completely taking into account the fact that maybe I just didn't get it. But I want to. I really do. I'll probably give it another shot but it won't be anytime soon.
(2)Stephanie A.
Adventuresome foodies rejoice! The hype is true. Do not miss going a time or two. More than once is needed simply because there is too much goodness to be tried in one visit. I happened to FINALLY end up here because it's very late night and my date is a fellow foodie. It wasn't time to go home yet. We wanted more food and after 11 it's slim pickins in the city. Waffle house and Landmark diner aren't worthy. It's southern heavy, farm to table, inspired and fantastic. Strong showing at the bar too. wine, hard stuff and beer selection can hold its own. For godsake the caramel corn has bacon lardon in it. Get it! Raw oysters, can't pass them up. My date and I are always fans. Standardly delicious but note that they do offer them. Maybe would have one upped ourselves to get the cornmeal fried version. Next time for sure. Not on the menu as obviously it's seasonal, ham wrapped ramps grilled smokey deliciousness. Oh I love some off the menu items. I knew it was a good call when off the clock servers were getting plates of it. You can see charcuteire hung and drying in the glass walls around and over the door. Now that is some ambiance I can enjoy! Lively knowledgeable servers, great bar area. I am hooked. I can't wait to get my tail back in there for the burger. If only I am so lucky. If they run out there are 18 other items on my list to check off. P.S. The host or manager maybe (something other than chef or server) is a dead ringer for Alton Brown. Just sayin.
(5)Tia H.
Unlike many of the reviews here, I came here for lunch on Sunday when you are guaranteed to get a burger. Our server was exceptional. He was very friendly and personable. He helped us pick out our appetizers and although we came for burgers, told us he would be doing us a disservice if he allowed us to get anything else for our entree (truth). Here's what we ate: -Bacon Caramel Popcorn: This stuff is like crack. There is a magical flavor combination going on on this popcorn. It's so good that we ended up ordering a second one to-go. Order it! -Deviled Eggs 3 Ways (Duck Ham, B&B Pickles and Siracha): All three combos were yummy. The Siracha one was my favorite. -The Burger: Okay okay. So I know there's a lot of hype about this burger, but it really is delicious. It's a juicy double cheeseburger with sweet pickles and onions-nothing too crazy, but it's the quality that makes it awesome. I would definitely say this is one of the top 5 best burgers I've ever consumed in my life. Also, the make their own bread, pickles, ketchup and ground beef. How cool is that? -Apple Pie: Not nearly as remarkable as anything else we ate, but still good. It was a standard apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream. Perhaps we should have stopped eating after the burger, though. (P.S. Everyone in the restaurant except one woman was eating a burger, what does that tell you?)
(5)H J.
Definitely loved the atmosphere here. I'd so far recommend the following items: - chicken liver pate - grouper cheek - gratin of marrow - pork sandwich: very good, but still prefer to eat pork belly on its own - farm egg & pancetta carbonara: YUM, my favorite!! - arugula salad - 10pm burger: hands down best burger in town; worth going early & waiting - sticky toffee pudding - annie's sorghum stack cake: their best dessert Their soft pretzel and bacon caramel popcorn were just mediocre and probably not worth getting again (unless you're waiting for the 10pm burger). Overall, service was great and the food was very tasty. I've always had a pleasant dining experience at H&F :)
(5)Chris S.
Maybe I'm just a weakling and can't tolerate salt anymore but this place was salty! The pork bun was way too salty and heavy on the sweet sauce. The clams where also salty on their own and the pieces of thick cut bacon (I know this is the stuff that I dream about too!!) in the cream sauce took the dish to a new level of saltiness that I did not care for. But, the service was flawless and my waitress even took the pork buns off the tab since I could barely finish half the dish. Hence, the food by itself deserves 2 stars but the great service is why I bestow an extra star.
(3)Danny W.
I've been trying to give fewer five stars to restaurants, and was debating giving H&F 4, but the burger rally pushed it over the top. All the other food here is good. (The mussels especially were very good.) The cocktails were fine - H&F is supposed to be famous for them, but neither really blew me away. But the burger. It's not every day that I spend three hours in a restaurant for a burger, but we did. And it was worth it. I didn't think it was going to be. I've eaten a lot of burgers, and was very skeptical of finding a burger that was in a different league compared to those that I had previously eaten. But this one does it. It just does. Infinitely juicy throughout. Perfectly cooked and paired with pickles and onions. Fries are fine. But the burger. Maybe go on a Sunday so you don't need to wait. But whatever you do, get it.
(5)Scott K.
Lets get that missing star out of the way straight out of the gate... Atlanta, and in turn, Holeman and Finch, have no concept of location. As with all fine dining in Atlanta, the view is of a parking lot and/or a busy road. Gorgeous. Simply stunning. There are few things less inspiring then the perpetual cacophony of rush hour traffic, and despite this intrinsic fact, there are only a handful of eateries in this city that understand the concept of location. The mind boggles. The space inside of Holeman & Finch only drives my point home. It's claustrophobic at best, and angering at it's worst. Here you have one of the most sensitive menus in the city, and the space in which you are asked to enjoy it... hates you. Well, the good news is... any connoisseur with a taste-bud in their head can attest to the quality of this phenomenal European gastronome! The food is so fine and loved that it actually puts you in a better mood. Which you'll need if you look out the window. Don't.
(4)Jeremy S.
Best.Burger.Ever. Definitely worth the hype, lines, tight quarters. Go get it. Fries could be better.
(5)Tophe L.
Delicious!! Wow, very small restaurant with HUGE demand. The menu is awesome, with parts of animals that not many people would dare to eat. I think I had the pork belly and was amazed. Menu changes, which is great. Portions are small, prices are high, but worth it! Service was great.
(5)Sabrina C.
Went with a group of 12 to get the burgers for brunch. Let me tell you they were in fact everything that they are made out to be. We also had a few apps that tasted delish as well. Sadly the service for burgers starts before the bar is open on Sunday so you will have to factor that into your timing. The service however was not my favorite - our group got our food at all different times.... around 30 minutes apart.
(4)Leah D.
This place has won my heart. I literally drove by it 5 times to find it but once inside this packed hole in the wall of a restaurant we had some of the most amazing food ever. Don't plan on eating soon when you go here because it is TINY! We walked in and put our name on the list, then went to the bar to wait. We ordered wine and a 22 oz cider and waited....and waited...but it was ok. Once we were seated, our server, William took our menus and asked us how adventurous we were and then we told him we wanted to start with the cheese plate and deviled eggs. After that he sent us small plates 2 at a time and each plate was amazing. My girlfriend and I loved the atmosphere of a crowd but our table was intimate and we were able to talk and catch up. The deviled eggs were different but were quickly finished as well as the 5 different cheeses. Next came some sort of pasta and a plate of pork and grits. They were both so fatty and full of calories but we didn't care. After that, we enjoyed some fried veal frites that had some sort of orange or tangerine flavor. I am usually not a fan of Brussels sprouts either but with bacon, they were mouth-watering. For dessert we finished with a toffee cake, which my friend loved but me, not so much. It was very rich in flavor. We never actually ordered any of this, William just continued to bring plates to our table that he liked and we just told him when to stop. Now this place is amazing for someone like me that likes to try a little of everything but doesn't really have the appetite for an entire entree. If you are a person that can finish an entire meal, maybe this place isn't for you. All in all, tonight was wonderful and I will definitely return! Seemed very packed but relaxed. LOVED IT!
(5)Esther L.
What we ordered: Deviled eggs - Sriracha one is the best. Speck tastes like mayo. B&b pickle was decent and tasted like bacon Bread co soft pretzel- good not amazing. Tastes like an ordinary pretzel. H&f breadbox - meh. The bread was really crunchy. Burger- solid burger but not worth the two hour wait. We got the last one and had to split it between four people, which was really lame. Fries - too salty. The place was packed and there wasn't really space to wait. The bartenders took forever to get drink orders. The famous burger was not worth the wait IMO. I might come back for a full burger but only for the lunch on Sundays.
(3)Jaz R.
I cannot say enough good things about H&F. The burger is the best meal I've ever had-- no exaggeration. It beats out fresh Omaha Steaks in Omaha, NE (my #2 meal), Kansas City BBQ at Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City (my #3 meal)-- it's that good. The wait staff is always freindly and as enthused about the food as I am, which says a lot if you refer back to my previous statement. I almost don't want to leave a review because as more people go it gets more crowded and it will be harder for me to find a spot in the bar area for my weekly Sunday brunch burger (the only time burgers are available in unlimited quantity). They also recently expanded their brunch menu and the carbonara is delicious, as is the caramel bacon popcorn-- actually everything I've tried there (including the bone marrow at dinner, not offerred on brunch menu) has been outstanding. And then there are the drinks-- which they're also known for. My go-to is their Pimm's cup, recently I've been having one of their cocktails with lychee from the seasonal menu (constantly changing), but I've never been disappointed. If you like a good burger (warning: this will ruin all other burgers for you by comparison), a cool atmosphere, good food, or are even remotely considering trying H&F-- GO!
(5)Michelle R.
So I wasn't super disappointed when I was told the burger was sold out last night, because I'd heard raving reviews of their other dishes. The menu looked awesome (even though at least four or five of the items were "86"ed), and I confidently ordered the tartare and rabbit livers . The tartare came first, looking fresh and awesome if a little overwhelmed by the topping stuff (potato, right?). My first bite, though, was definitely off--overwhelmed by mustard, to the point of being inedible. A gingerly-taken second bite confirmed that I was eating meat-textured mustard paste, apparently. My friend agreed, so the waitress offered to take it back; however, the second dish tasted exaaaactly the same. I'm too shy to send something back twice, so I took a few bites and just left it. The rabbit livers, unfortunately, didn't even come out particularly impressive-looking; they appeared to be very heavily breaded, though the menu described them as pan-fried. A taste confirmed that they were, in fact, heavily breaded, and cooked to the point of being a grainy, tastless mush. I've only had liver cooked super-rare before, andddd now I know why! Two stars because I did love the atmosphere, and because the bartender had a heavy hand with the whiskey in my whiskey-water. I'll probably come back to try it again, though, because a place that packed on a Tuesday has to have something to offer!
(2)Roy T.
One of the best places in Atlanta for drinks, and a very unique/delectable selection of food. My friends and I always end up here whenever we have trouble deciding where to go for the night. the 10 pm burger is one of the many "attractions" of this fine eatery. I have seen a couple bickering on one occasion because person A forgot to place an order. This burger is scary.. Never try to share this burger because you will see the ugly side of the person you are sharing it with. The liver pate, marrow, pork buns and this pork skin soup that resembles noodles are to die for. Will always come back here again and again and again and again.
(5)Lauren M.
Best thing about this place was an awesome bartender who mixed drinks for me and my date off the menu (including a free one just because!) and really knew what she ws doing. i wish i remembered her name because i'd give her a shout out, but she was really top notch-- super friendly, and also an actual mixologist that appreciated her craft and handled the incomprehensible drink offerings like a pro! ok on to the burger. i will admit that i had no idea what the 10pm burger was when i went.... but i was seated at the bar and my date (who also just moved to atlanta, like me) had heard about this, and we ordered one to split (this was about 8:45 on friday night-- they weren't sold out yet which im surprised about when i read the other reviews here!) don't get me wrong it was a very good burger! but i don't really see what the big deal is! i would certainly eat it again and order it if i happened to be there and it was offered to me, as was the case yesterday, but waiting 2+ hours etc for it seems like a stretch, unless you're just doing it for the sake of a foodie bucket list. i would give this place a 4, but knocking it down to a 3 because of the seating! the ambiance is cool but sparse..... but half of the seats in the bar room sit facing the walls. it's a small space for sure but i feel like they could do a little better to make it more comfortable.
(3)Paul S.
After the the burger what else is there? We have cocktails which Holeman and Finch is getting known for, but after that, how's the food itself? Well, I went this week to have some dinner prior to the time the Burger came out so I was forced finally try the real menu. I have to say I really wasn't impressed. I'm not sure what's going on in the kitchen but someone may want to check their taste buds or their heavy hand. Everything we had was over salted. Myself and two others shared six small plates and every plate with the exception of the Steak Tar tare was coated in a heavy dose of salt. Whether it be the sauce, the protein, the veg... the consensus at the table was that salt was the main ingredient in everything. After getting through the salty haze the food itself was just decent. Once again with the exception of the tar tare I was just left whelmed. Even the best meal on the table (raw steak) seemed to have little bits of chunk in it. Not the most appetizing thought when you're eating raw meat. I'll come back for the burger and the drinks but I think as far as the actual menu is concerned.... thanks, but no thanks. After all was said and done the bill was $100 which just seemed steep for the quality of cuisine we were provided. Well.... you win some you lose some... Still 4 stars for the amazing burger, cocktails, and restrooms....
(4)Jake W.
I absolutely loved it. I was in town and met some friends here for drink one night. They have a excellent liquor selection and awesome bartenders. They gave good recommendations and make GREAT drinks. I saw the menu and decided I needed to go back the next day. For lunch, I started with a plate of duck ham and goat cheese. It came with baked apples, some kind of pickled radishes, fig jam and honey. It was all awesome and went together really well. For my entree, I got veal sweatbreads which came with creamed spinach and artichoke. It was a bit pricey, but melted in my mouth. The portion was a perfect size for lunch. My sister got the trout, which was fantastic. The dinner menu was more extensive, so I really want to go for dinner next time I'm in town. They have lots of different types of meat, and it looks like the menu changes. The dining room is pretty tiny, so I could imagine it's could be tough to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night.
(5)Thomas C.
If making your burger and fries/rings from scratch (minus the cheese) doesn't sound good already maybe this will, chuck and brisket patty cooked in DUCK FAT. My friends in ATL raved about this place and wanted to take me there as soon as I got there. Unfortunately thanks to Spirit air, my trip to this gem got pushed back a few days. But like they say better late than never, and the wait was definitely worth it. As a burger aficionado, I've had some good burgers, and this is definitely at the top. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, I ordered the deep fried Peach Pie (a la mode) and boy was it scrumdiliumcious. As a cherry on top, ever waiter/waitress/bartender there are all down to earth and friendly to the point where they gave me a history about why the number 68 is used as a significance to items be sold out! If my review doesn't convince you alone, perhaps the review for best restaurant overall in ATL for 2010 will: clatl.com/atlanta/best-o… This truly is "the restaurant our New York friends are jealous of"
(5)Ben C.
Go for the burger.
(4)Zella A.
This place has a ridiculous amount of reviews so I won't expand too much on it. Negative first, definitely not a fan of their onion rings. When I think onion rings, I think deep fried and crunchy, but not here. They weren't crispy at all and way too chewy. But that's truly the only negative. I love how the chefs here a constantly trying new twists on classic favorites. In true Gastronomy style, Holeman and Finch pushes the envelope in food and drink and almost rivals the great gastros in Chicago. We started out with a classic charcuterie platter with the country pate', lonzino, and duck ham. All delightfully fresh. I had the oyster po boy as an entree and the oysters were perfectly fried and went well with the remoulade sauce. But even more impressive is their bar and the great mixologists behind the bar. I had "a horse with no name" which made perfect sense since every sip introduced a new flavor to me. I didn't get to try their famous burger, but I will definitely be back to try it!
(5)Derek C.
The first time I went to H&F, I went solely for the food on the menu even though all I heard about was the burger. Even though I bypassed the legendary burger, I was very impressed by their other offerings. My party and I shared close to 12 different plates and loved all of them (except I couldn't quite eat the heart because of the texture, not the taste). Recently I decided to suck it up and stake out for the burger. We went on a Monday night and there was still a 2 hour wait for a table for four, so we went to the bar. We ordered some drinks, I personally tried a few new beers that were outstanding. We finally found a seat about 45 minutes later and then we heard the megaphone shout it's burger time. We had a clear view into the kitchen from our seat so we got to watch them cook the burgers. Once we received ours, I devoured mine quickly. The burger itself wasn't as good as I had hoped, maybe because they cooked it well done, but it was worth the experience. Still a great place to try for the menu food, drinks, and the burger.
(4)Emily G.
Alright H&F, you got me. You got me good. I still can't believe I spent over 4 hours at this place and wasn't bored or annoyed at any point in time. We got there at 7 but didn't get seated until 9pm. However, the bar area was busy with people, drinks and appetizers, so it kept me happily busy until our table was ready. Consider H&F like a multi-course tapas-meal. You got your first course (their signature-holy-cow-they're-super-strong! drinks), the bread and cheese course, the side salad course, the main pasta course, and the dessert (the famous burger). By the time you get to the last course, you just realized that you just spent 4 hours at a restaurant, ordered waaay too many dishes and drank you ass off. Damn you H&F. You got me good. The best dishes there were the pancetta carbonara and the burger. The farm salad was pretty lame (4 pieces of lettuce with a thin cut of dry salami doesn't really scream SALAD to me), and the pimento cheese was great, but I like the Costco brand I buy a bit more (its spicier and chunkier). But the pasta.... well, how can you NOT like home made-cut fresh pasta, garlicky sauce and the egg right on top, perfect and ready to be mixed it with all the delicious cheese and pancetta. I could have eaten a tub-full of that plate. Then the burger. I have to admit, we didn't come here for the burger cause we thought they weren't served on Saturdays.. but the second we got seated at 9pm, the waiter asked us if we wanted to order it, and so we did. By 9:05pm, they had sold out. Score. I won't lie, I think that if you came here FOR the burger, actually waited 4 hours for the burger and had built soo much anticipation for it, you might not enjoy it as much as I did. For me, it was a nice surprise on top of all the great food I had already tried, and that made me enjoy it much much more. Like the server said, don't put anything on it, just eat it as is. The burger, unlike anything on the menu, is a giant meal. It is juicy, sweet, tender, and all the things you imagine an awesome burger to be. I licked my fingers more times than I could count, and was sad that the pieces of pickles (im not even a big fan of pickles!) were so small, cause I fell in love with them as soon as I put them in my mouth. I know, i'm starting to sound like a softcore-porn novel writer... but I can't be more accurate. It made me happy. Good job on food, service and atmosphere. You're too expensive for me to come here very often, but if it were free, I'd eat it anytime.
(5)Ken N.
First off. I want to give some clarity for folks interested in getting a burger here. My friend found recommendations that this restaurant has the best burger in Atlanta. Possibly the best burger in the United States. A pretty big statement to live up to. Based on some of the reviews, it seems the weekday dinner hours has a ridiculous wait times for seating. Trying to avoid this. Our party arrived promptly at opening time. 5p.m. To our surprise. There was only one other group there. The other folks waiting for the doors to open, were also there to experience the famous burgers. When we sat down, we went over the menu. Surprisingly, no burgers. When we inquired about this. It seems the burgers are in prep. And they are not available until about 10p.m. or so. Our plans were dashed. As we discussed with our waiter. The strategy may be to come at around 7p.m. or so, then snack and wait. 3-4 hours then have your burger at 10p.m. The other strategy is come in late. People who have been sitting and snacking for several hours sometimes don't want their burger. So you can come in and swoop in and nab their burger. I have to say, this seems to be a bit ridiculous practice. I subtract one star for this. I guess they blow a bullhorn at 10p.m. and people cheer when the burger horn is blown. I don't know. Maybe this experience is what makes the burger so good? I unfortunately, still don't know the answer. Despite being highly disappointed. We went with it. Realize the regular menu is unique. The wild river catfish is good. As is the pork rillettes. I walked away though with the Lamb Belly and Glazed sweetbreads as my favorite. Unfortunately for our vacation, there was not time for us to experience their famous burgers. I've bookmarked this place as a place I must revisit. If only to experience what must be the most elusive burger in America.
(4)bob k.
Lets just begin with the burger, yes it is very good. however, the fact you can get it at braves games now it is no longer a big deal to wait for burger time. it also helps when you are drunk at night to eat it. i still dont think its as good as JG Melon or Rare in NYC, but its good. The place itself is great and love to drink here. What is ironic is that they didnt want to be known as a burger joint so they didnt put it on the regular menu, but if you watch anytime they are tv, its always about the burger. its sort of a shame because its a good place to hang and drink in atlanta.
(4)Amy H.
This place has a very pretentious feel to it, but it's my absolute favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I've never had anything on the menu I didn't like! My only complaint is that you can expect to wait at least 45 minutes for a table if you get there after 8pm, but it's got GREAT cocktails and small plates... so the wait is worth it. Definitely try the caramel bacon popcorn and the squash gratin for small plates, then the carbonara for an entree. Of course, if you're lucky enough to get on the list for a burger, you HAVE to try that! All in all, H+F is my go-to when I have out-of-town visitors who are looking for a nice, relaxing bite to eat when they arrive in Atlanta. They always love it, and I'm always happy to take them. :)
(5)Tom C.
Last time I came here I was disappointed. It failed to live up to it's hype. I came back again because of their "famous burger". I researched the burger and saw that Food Network named it the best burger in America. The meat is made up of only chuck and brisket and that the meat is put through the meat grinder twice. The bun is French. The ketchup and mustard are made from scratch and yada yada. I read the reviews about it on Yelp the good and the bad. My friends and I came at 9pm and we didn't get our burgers till 10:30pm...yea pretty late. So finally the famous burger is placed in front of me and I take a bite.... Yea...I can definitely see the bad points of the burger from Yelp. I tasted splotches/pockets of salt in the burger that were inconsistent with the whole patty and it was a bit greasy BUT despite what was mentioned it was a pretty good burger.The meat and the bun were soft and I loved the sweet pickles that were added to the burger. I took the servers recommendation and ate it with out the mustard and ketchup to get the full flavor. The fries were good too. Oh yea...the burger is $10....nice-suh! The service was a lot better than last time. My server kept up with my water. He folded our napkins when we got up and left the table. We got fine dining-like service. He did a great job recommending certain food items or pairing drinks. Verdict...the burger was good. It's up there in the top burgers I tasted thus far. Would I come back for it?...yes but I probably go Sunday brunch to get it instead of waiting so long for it.
(4)Daniel R.
H&F doesn't take reservations. We showed up at 8PM looking to grab the big table for a party of nine. We were told we would be seated at 10:30. We were not. However, we managed to find standing room in the bar area. Food: Cheeseburger & Fries: The hype is legit. The burger is surprisingly beefy. More of an aged steak flavor. We're probably talking 30-40% fat beef for these things. Perfect Bun. Just great. I recommend watching people take their first bite... wide eyed. Pâté: Smooth and slightly sweet. I don't eat a lot of pâté, but this is the best I've had. Cheese Plate: Funky stuff. Pretty good, but not a lot of variation. Pork buns: Delicious slow-cooked pork in a small soft bun. Very tasty. Cocktails: The bartenders are probably certified mixologists.... they are very good. The cocktail menu has many good offerings, but their personal creations are where you want to put your money. Beer: Decent bottle collections and a couple of rotating taps. They had Stone Levitation which was helpful for battling those funky cheeses. The Victory Summerlove was on tap. Nice.
(5)M D.
Ugh, I don't get it. The food here is fine, but I think this may be the most overrated restaurant in the city. And so overpriced!! A real rip-off. Annoying service, too. When waitstaff describes every single dish I ask about as "AWESOME," it's a sign that she doesn't actually know anything about the food she's serving. Someday this trend of gussied-up, tricked-out, greasy southern food that costs an arm and a leg will be a thing of the past. Can't come a moment too soon.
(2)Kyle S.
Decor and service was very good. I didn't like he food that much but it is well prepared. I had the pork and the fried oysters. Both were ok. My friends got the steamed clams (and extra bread to soak up the juice) and it was great.
(3)Brian K.
Holeman & Finch is one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. Food: This restaurant is a gastropub that offers a wide variety of very unique small plate food options. From rabbit liver, to pork belly, to veal brains.....they are truly innovators in the Atlanta restaurant scene. The menu is continually changing as well, so it's always a surprise each visit. They also offer an incredibly unique drink menu and have some of the most knowledgeable and well trained bartenders in the city. Service: The restaurant and bar areas are always packed, especially on weekends and Sunday brunch, so seating and service is normally slow. On a good day, expect to wait at least a half hour for a table - on a bad day, at least 2 hours. Go before 6PM on any day if you'd like to be seated immediately. Atmosphere: Holeman & Finch is cramped, but welcoming and lively. The patrons are always diverse, though the crowd tends to get younger as the night gets older. Dress is casual. Price: Not cheap, but well worth the price. Drinks are around $10 and Small plates range between $5 and $25. Other: This restaurant does not take reservations, so again, come early or expect to spend some time waiting. On many occasions, even the bar area reaches capacity, so you may have to wait outside. Also, they open at 5PM on weekdays, so it's not a viable lunch option.
(5)jane k.
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Great service, ambience, drinks..and of course the food. The wait can be pretty crazy at times..but when you do end up finally seated the food has always been on point. My husband and I always order the pasta carbonara and beef tartare..both so freaking good. We love the burger and also the hot dog is super good too. And of course all of HF bread is amazing!
(5)Jinny Y.
I finally got my 10 o'clock burger! YUM! I don't want to over hype, but at the same time I do. It was gooood. It was totally worth rushing after class to get there at 8:30pm and beg the waiter to reserve one for me AND my not present husband. *Tip for everyone, they only reserve burgers for people who are present in the flesh in the restaurant. Usually one person from your group has to give a credit card in order to reserve the burgers. While we waited we tried: Deviled eggs 3 ways. Very good, creamy, and flavorful. Chicken liver pate. Also really good, had some type of vinegar based jelly on top it was a good pair with the pate. The crostini type bread they served with the pate was good too A couple of cocktails. Also very good. A glass of red wine that was a mix of Syrah and something that started with an M.. (not Merlot). Anyhoo, the wine was big, bold, and perfect. Finally the 10 o'clock burger. It's two 4 oz patties that are seasoned (my opinion) and served with cheese, skinny strips of cooked onions, bread and butter pickle slices, a heavenly bun. There might have been fresh onion on there too, but I probably took that off. They served it with fries and homemade mustard and ketchup. It was really flavorful, not to greasy or soggy, and big enough that I couldn't eat the last two bites. =( Not to worry, the hubs finished it for me so no burger went to waste. Now that I've had the real 10 o'clock burger at night, I'll probably come back during Sunday brunch for the burger. But, I definitely want to come back and try other stuff on their menu. =)
(5)Bran M.
This is my "fancy" neighborhood hangout (the un-fancy place would be Treehouse). First of all the drinks - containing many ingredients that I have never heard of before - are always spectacular. I used to try to dissect the ingredients on the menu, trying to figure out what I like, not daring to order drinks with ingredients that I know I don't like. Funny thing is, they can take those ingredients, and mix them up into something surprisingly palatable and refreshing. My second reason for the top rating is the food. People rave over the burgers, and yet I have never had one. There is so much more to the menu than burger! My two favorites are the carbonara with egg and the Crunchy Gentleman, which is basically a ham and cheese grilled sandwich, except the cheese is cooked on the OUTSIDE. I also have to give a shout-out to the deviled eggs, pimento cheese, and cheese plate (I like my cheese, in case you haven't noticed). Finally, H&F has chill atmosphere and cool vibe. I really don't eat at the tables - such a tiny area - but would rather sit at the bar or in the bar area. Gotta be quick (or early) to get a seat there, though. If you do get a good seat, you can stay for hours, good people watching here. As for price, my tab seems to get away from me way too easily, but that's just because everything - drinks and food - is just so darn good. UPDATE 8/4/12: Finally had one of the burgers. Whoa, just WHOA. Best. Burger. Ever!!!!
(5)Xteethx B.
The burger lived up to expectation; probably because we had to wait for it. But it was really good and didn't need any ketchup or other condiments; the pickle was the perfect accoutrement. I also had the shrimp roll which was good but it's definitely the burger that was memorable. Bocado's was good too but their fries are not that good as H&F's. Coming at 9:00 p.m. on a Wed night was more than enough time for us to reserve the burger and we had great service at the bar and at the table.
(5)Esther L.
Worth the 2 hour wait they told us it would be? The good news was that we snatched some seats at the bar and didn't have to wait that long. Everyone ordered the burger and fries and it was close to one of the best I had. It rivals Umami Burger, PlanCheck burger and Blue Dog burger in LA. The only bad thing is that we can only get it when we visit Atlanta.
(4)John P.
OK, once again I'm wandering around Atlanta...blah, blah, blah:) Yet what can I add about Holeman & Finch? Excellent burgers, worth the trip - check. Great drinks worth taking your time on - check. Fun place, good energy level, friendly and nice crowd - check. Very friendly waitstaff - check. Pretentious bartenders - check. Seriously folks, were making drinks here (and they ARE excellent), yet Michelangelo you are not. I'll come again, I'll just ignore you:) P.S. The waitstaff are very friendly and accommodating!!!!
(4)Bobby S.
I hate to hype the hype, but this is a solid 4.5 star experience for me, so I'll round it up to five. I think this place deserves 5 stars alone on cocktails. I drop in here a couple times a month, and each time I get sat with someone knowledgeable about the changes on the nightly cocktail list. I'll describe what mood I'm in tonight (I just got off work, looking to wind down, vs heck, two more hours of party fun), what flavors I want (bitter and peppery, maybe something summery sweet with peach), and will get a sophisticated cocktail that may include such ingredients as absinthe, sugar cubes, delicious premium whiskey, etc -- and that's not to stress the fact that I'm more of a beer guy and their beer list is fantastic. The cocktails here just make me want to order a cocktail. My girlfriend loves the Monday Memphis-style hot chicken much, that even though there might be a painful bowel movement in the bathroom in two hours, we get two orders regardless :-D Personally, my staples usually include a bread basket (with the awesome bacon infused sour dough), pimento cheese/crackers (who uses crackers! bacon bread + pimento cheese = teh awesome), and one or two small plates such as a fresh in house cured sausage, or perhaps some braised greens. They change the menu frequently, so this place is never a standby but always an adventure. I usually go here for drinks and a couple of bites, but I have had the chance to experience burgertime, weeknights at 10 on the dot (but you need your order in by 9, and even then, it helps to be a regular), and it is EVERY bit worth the notoriety this gets in several national publications. This burger is insane, and it's made by the house made bun, the fresh crispy house made pickles, the spot on seasoning on the patties, and the gooey Kraft American cheese that just can't be replaced in this experience. The crispy skin on spuds served with house made ketchup just put this experience "out of bounds", and Guy Fieri isn't my favorite Food Network star. Definitely the best burger experience in Atlanta, but just slightly edging out Bocado over not relying upon mayo give the burger a little extra juice. Ambiance is cute, slightly older hipster, would be great for a first date night after the actual date. I could imagine nodding along to Foster the People here while talking about losing a couple of percent off the top of my personal portfolio. A couple of things to note: parking isn't pleasant, and it's easy to pass this place up on Peachtree. If you've reached Verasano's, you've gone too far. It's pretty much across the street from the complex that has an Office Depot and a Willy's, just past Houston's. They're open late, and any Monday night from 8-11, you'll probably find me lounging around here.
(5)Greg W.
best burger i have ever had
(5)Frank H.
This place lived up to the hype. The cheeseburger was amazing. Top 10 burgers I've ever had. The only issue was the service. We were the 2nd set of people in but weren't served for almost 20 minutes. The deviled eggs were awesome as was the pimento cheese but the cinnamon roll was pretty bad. Overall worth the wait.
(4)Melissa B.
Most of the time I hear about Holeman and Finch it comes up in 'best burger' talk and since I'm not a burger person I guess I've just never made the trip here. But the good news is even if you aren't hunting out the elusive 10pm burger this place is still worth a try. The cocktail list (that is so elegantly laminated on a classy piece of corrugated cardboard) is a fun mix of flavors and liquors that all sound appealing to me. I do feel like the cocktails are a bit pricey...it's just a tiny glass of booze after all. But the 4 I tried (simmer down, I only actually finished 2...tried a sip of two others) were really quite tasty and unlike anything I'd had before which is always fun. The first drink took a while to come out, but I suppose I ordered the fancy shit? And it's not like it has to go far because this place is super tiny. The space is narrow and I see what people mean about it getting crowded...15 is a crowd in this place. Sampled a few of their small plates....fried oysters are yummy, tempura asparagus was great and whatever that spicy chicken thing was has a great kick to it, nice strong asian style spicy. Service was friendly and I think this is a good place for trying new cocktails. Or eating that silly burger I guess. Maybe I'll go back just to get one and not eat it...I'll just take a picture of it and post it here next to the 78 other ones (mine will be the best photo of course) and then take it in a to-go box and give it to a homeless man :-)
(3)Jason K.
Oh my good lord their burger is one of, if not the best, I've ever had. However, their wait and seating system is horrible. Standing room only. First come first serve. And worse than that no reservations in dining room and no wait list in bar so you have to hover and vulture just to get a table. Damn good food, worth the wait, but they could be a lot more customer friendly. Woulda been 5 stars except for their antiquated seating system
(4)Sha T.
Sexy lighting, Prosecco, and me. One of my friend had been raving about this place that had a specialty night for their burgers. He said they only serve a certain amount but, if you get it...it's sooo worth it. Sadly, I didn't get a burger. But what I did get pulled me in and made me want to come back for more. I initially tried one of the many fine brews they on hand. Next I got into the lighting and got a flute of delicious Prosecco. I know you're thinking, what did she eat? I had the black forest ham and guyere grilled cheese tapas. So cheesey, savory and nicely seasoned salty. It added the perfect background to accompany my bubbles. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Han L.
What can I say about Holman and Finch that hasn't been said already. It really is a cool place in town. The bartenders are awesome and funny. I love watching them prepare the drinks. I have to say, the drink selection is an interesting one. I also like the subtle incorporation of the decor. It makes the place feel personalized. I had fun deciphering their menu. It's interesting and esoteric ( maybe just to me bc I'm not too cultured). I ended up getting the schnitzeled lamb private parts. I don't know why. It was very tender and you would have never guess this was a lamb's privates. Even so, I still didn't like it, I'm uber sensitive to the taste of lamb. Everything lamb tastes gamey to me. I think (?)the person I came here with enjoyed it. Ok so Holman and Finch is also known for their burgers. Please don't shoot/lynch/strangle/smother me for saying this. The burger is good, but is it really the shite? I liked it a lot, but it must have been too hyped up for me bc I thought it was good, but not God's gift to the world. So, to recap others, there's a limited amt of burgers made, 20, I believe. They serve them at 10 and apparently there's already a que for them at as early as 9 pm. I came here at 9:30 and we were SAFE! We gots the burgers. The burgers are also available for brunch on Sundays. Their homemade catsup and mustard is interesting. The space is intimate. It's supposedly intentionally small to encourage conversation amongst strangers. Expect a long wait to be seated at booth or bar. Otherwise, happy standing. Yelp 365 #41/365
(4)Meghan C.
Pretty cool spot! We went on a Friday night and were told that the wait was 2 hours so we decided to grab some drinks at the inside bar. The place was packed! After not even 30 minutes, the server found us and walked us to our table. Drinks were fantastic! They have a small paper menu but the bartender will make you anything! We ended up having 6 dishes since the portions are small. Only, we did not get to try the famous burger that everyone is talking about. Overall, great experience.
(4)Serena B.
Went here one night with the fiancé. We were lucky to have a table because it was getting super busy and they don't take resos. I must say, this place is a gem among stuffy, uppity Buckhead restaurants (ahem Rathbun's? Anyone?) We parked ourselves at one of the round bar area tables and service was prompt. I had the liver/johnny cakes/poached eggs dish with some bartender recommended pinot noir and it was amazing. The bartender let me sample 4 different kinds of red wines beforehand and I was amazed at his helpfulness and attentiveness (I am a wine snob). The fiance had some artisan cheeses and a craft beer. He is a craft beer snob but even he enjoyed the recommendation! The bartender we had (not the asian one, the asian bartender was rude when we went) was so sweet and accommodating. Also he was the funniest guy ever. The only qualm I have with this place is that they don't take reservations. They need to so to eliminate the waiting time for their guests. The 2nd time I came here with some friends the waiting time was 1 hr and 45 minutes. No thanks. We went somewhere else. But all that aside, I would recommend this place. But you have to come early or there probably won't be tables.
(4)Kate N.
Being in Atlanta only for a few days, we had to try "The Burger" since it was featured on The Best Thing I Ever Ate and so popular among ATL Yelpers. We arrived at 11:25am for Sunday Brunch. We were mentally prepared to wait based on other reviews. Came and was surprised to see a short line. Stood for 2 minutes when they started seating. Overall impression...eyy.. It's a good burger! Can't deny that! Good quality meat. Not much more to it. If we had to wait longer, I think we would left disappointed. Was also bummed that no alcohol was served until 12:30! WHAT?!? But it's Sunday Brunch! Bring on the mimosas and Bloody Mary! Total blasphemy if this was NOLA! So we just had coffee and freshly squeezed OJ! Hey! The juice was good! Overall: 2.5 to 3 stars in my book. Hey! I take these stars pretty seriously! Can't be too generous! Lol!
(3)Keith B.
Very crowded but worth the wait. This place is a must visit for anyone coming to Atlanta. Make sure you wear something nice. People who frequent here tend to dress-up.
(5)Matthew D.
One of my favorite spots in Atlanta. The 10 pm burger is famous, but remember for those not wanting to stay up late during the week they offer the burger at brunch. It is worth it, one of my top five burgers in the country. The place is very small and parking can be a little tough. So large groups are out, I wouldn't do anything larger than 4 and that almost seems to be pushing it. The bar is stocked with small batch spirits and the bartenders do a nice job (love their bloody mary). I know they don't describe the menu this way, but to me it feels like a mix of southern eclectic and french small plate. I have already mentioned the burger, which is worth going for just to try, but other dishes I would recommend include: blackened grouper cheeks, gratin of marrow (not for the faint of heart..or err bone), hand chopped steak tartare, crunchy gentleman& braised short rib. If you are looking for something different, this is place to experiment with your palate. To Recap: The Good: The food is unique and wonderful. I have never had a bad dish here and for the last time, the burger! I love the decor and vibe of the place. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The Bad: The place is tiny. More than 15 people there at it can feel cramped. There is never room in the bar...ever. The Band This Restaurant Most Resembles: Nirvana. Trend Setting, powerful and if it doesn't move to a bigger location, gone before its time.
(5)Rachel L.
Our favorite place in Atlanta by a landslide... some places say they have a seasonal menu, but this place doesn't mess around. Our first time here, my husband wanted some cranberry juice from the bar and it took a moment for me to understand that they don't have any because cranberries aren't in season! Burger is definitely good, but it's not the burger that keeps us coming back. Solid menu with a taste for everyone and you really don't have to spend a lot to enjoy H&F, however we tend to go a little overboard every time due to our excitement :) Get there early as you can if you don't want to wait, they don't take reservations.
(5)Julie N.
For all of those people who have gone to Holeman & Finch and had a great experience, good for you! For years I had heard many exceptional things about the ever-so-impressive burger and the mystique of the only 25 burgers a night. So when my boyfriend came into town to visit, I was eager to see what all the excitement was all about! We went on a Sunday, when you can order a burger at any point for lunch and not worry about them being sold out. While we were waiting for our table, we sat at a bar top and enjoyed a delicious appetizer of deviled eggs, 3-ways. I highly recommend this specialty. Once we got seated in the dining area, we ordered the ever-so-famous burger. We sat and waited, and waited, and waited some more. We asked our waiter what was taking so long and he said that they were plating the burgers right now and that they only make 12 burgers at a time. He said ours would be out soon. But to our surprise, that didn't happen. After waiting another 15 minutes or so, I asked him where our food was and his reply was, "your order went to another table. I'm sorry." As you can imagine, we were less than thrilled. To come to a place where their main draw is a burger and they couldn't even get them out in a timely manner! The manager came over to apologize and offered us some food or a drink. We agreed on a couple Bloody Marys, which happened to be not very well balanced with too much alcohol. We finally got our burgers after about 40 minutes of waiting for them. They were very tasty, flavorful, well balanced between the juicy meat, homemade pickles, onions and homemade ketchup and mustard. Once we got our bill, we were SHOCKED to see the burgers and deviled eggs on it. For a place that prides themselves on their burgers, one would think that they shouldn't take nearly as long and that they would want to get them out quickly so they can flip the tables. What they SHOULD have done was to comp our entire bill due to their very poor service. Had they given good prompt service, this review would have gone another way. But since they showed that they were cheap and didn't want to fully please customers who were obviously having a terrible experience, they get an A- for food and a fat F for service! Never going back again. There are plenty of great restaurants with good food AND good service! I would rather go to one with both!
(2)Yasmin L.
So I'm late on this review- last Friday night showed up with my friend and sat at the bar- Jason was our chemist that evening and can I just say the man is not only talented making his drinks but also !! Food: Pork buns!!! Knocked them out of the water! Delicious!! deviled eggs- not a fan of these they are ok- The burger- disappointing to say the least I took two bites and sent it back! Yes I did! Jason(bartender-chemist) couldn't believe it! It was not what I hoped for Not worth the extra calories in my opinion! Overall service great- atmosphere great- will be back! Visit Gabriel at Eugene's! He's amazing as well!
(4)Jaime B.
I just had the worst service period, I had to go to the bar and get my own drinks. If you love veal brains, pig fat sandwiches and chopped bone marrow presented by servers that were never trained on customer service, please try this little broom closet dump out. Never ever again, my friends were right....complete joke.
(1)Jorge O.
The only reason I give this restaurant a 4 star review is the size of the location and the fact you can't place a reservation. I'm sorry but no restaurant is worth a 1 1/2 - 2 hour wait. I've been here six times now and enjoyed the food that I ate but I did get there at 5:15-5:30 each time to avoid the ridiculous wait times. Recommend you do the same unless standing around is something you consider fun to do on any given night. On to the food; as I stated before I've been here six times and not because I wanted to see if it got better. Their food is top notch, their service has never disappointed and the variety is fantastic. Come here with an open mind when it comes to eating food, veal brains sound gross but wait until you try them as the texture and depth of flavor is something that will leave an impression. The deviled eggs are great, the caramel corn with bacon is something I order when I get there and order some to go so I can enjoy it at home. The home made charcuterie never lets you down and mix it with some of the cheeses. I'm not a mixed drink fan but enjoy their selection of craft beers and wines. Come here early and your experience will be great and prompt. I tried to come here at 6:30 a couple of weeks ago and was basically given a snide comment by the front of the house basically suggesting that I was crazy for not wanting to wait an hour and a half to eat dinner. Haven't tried the burgers but have heard mixed reviews. TL;DR, this is a great place to eat. Come here early and don't be afraid to order things that you normally wouldn't consider eating. The ingredients are treated with respect and the food is fantastic.
(4)Jonathan W.
Interesting and delicious take on modern southern cooking. Great bar. Small portions, but that just means you get to order a lot and try a bunch of different items. It can be pricey, but the quality and service make up for it. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Atlanta to try something else on their always-changing menu.
(5)Kathy H.
This one really IS as good as it gets (for me). Always my go-to for some form of phenomenal pork, though on my last visit I ran the meat gambit! Started with the CHICKEN liver pate & toast points, which comes with apple cider jelly & pickled green tomatoes as accompaniments - SO DELISH, good gracious! Moved on to the trio of deviled eggs, which includes a bacon, a red jalapeño, and a B&B pickle flavored egg - very good indeed. Next up: crisp PIG ear salad with arugula & pickles, nothing but crunchy goodness here, people! Also managed to stuff in (thankfully) a LAMB liverwurst and Decimal Place chèvre before moving to the COW (gratin of marrow with parsley salad and country bread), which was fatty and glistening and lovely and stood on its own without all the wasted cheese on top - absolutely useless to try to improve on the solidly delicious taste of the roasted bone marrow! No room for dessert this time, and behind all that meaty goodness it might have been a slight to even bother - instead I went for a second glass of Gobelsburger Gruner Veltliner (Osstereich, Austria) - the perfect beginning and ending for a divine, i mean REALLY divine, nay, HEAVENLY meal & fantastic service. Holeman and Finch rocks my world EVERY TIME, and always leaves me wanting more even when I've nowhere to put it - until next time, that is ;)
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