Noche- Highlands Menu

  • Starter Tapas
  • Salads
  • Salad - Add Ons
  • Taste Of Spain
  • Tacos
  • Noche Favorites
  • Desserts

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  • Starter Tapas
  • Salads
  • Salad - Add Ons
  • Taste Of Spain
  • Tacos
  • Noche Favorites
  • Desserts

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  • Tayler E.

    Love Noche! We sat outside, and even though it was a hot day, the roof and fans made it enjoyable. Started with the queso - it was delicious. I guess it's tough for queso to not be delicious. I ordered the BBQ salmon and everyone else had quesadillas. I love the salmon - it's the perfect size and has great flavor. The quesadillas are a higher quality than your typical Mexican food place. They are so good. I want to come back and try everything on the menu!

    (4)
  • Kathryn D.

    Well. I'm never going back to Noche after last night. My friends and I walked in, and were treated absolutely terribly by a worker who was drinking at the bar, presumably off the clock. We walked in through a door that was already propped wide open, and this man at the bar then berated us for leaving the door open. As we waited at the host stand, he continued to harass us saying we were wasting air conditioning, and that we had no manners. As soon as we realized he was an employee, we left. He was the only employee that we had any contact with, despite many of his coworkers being around to witness his behavior. I'll be taking my business elsewhere from now on.

    (1)
  • Walker F.

    There was a public hair in my food. It was awful service. Gggggggggggejjdenbdnebdbehfhehfhjehfjrjfjrjfjrjrje­jrjrjjrjrjrjrjrjjdjdjdjxbdjddjswkskjdnejfhrjfjehdh­ehfjehfjejfiejfjejrjejdheibdejenns. Sekjwksjehwhsjwhwhs Giggity dkdisndidnejdjd

    (1)
  • T G.

    Went to Noche last Friday and it was horrible. We ordered a grapefruit drink and a margarita and I am fairly certain there was no liquor in them quite possibly due to the fact that the guy behind the bar was drinking all the liquor. My drink tasted like straight grapefruit juice and my boyfriend's margarita tasted like sour mix. The bartender had to be drunk due to the fact that the hour I was there, he consumed at least 4 possibly 5 drinks. We ordered a couple of tapas and the food was so terrible that I cannot even describe it. I cannot believe the reviews are as good as they are because you cannot make something seem good when it is below average. It seemed that some of the regular customers were treated quite well so maybe our experience was bad because we don't frequent this place but with this type of food and drinks I would never go back.

    (1)
  • Keo S.

    I've been here too many times to count now that we live in the neighborhood. There are so many things to love about this place. - Location & ambiance - plenty of free valet parking in the back, easy to walk to if you live in the "hood", awesome bar with 2 TV screens, back patio, and fun environment - Great drinks, awesome bartenders, and you can't beat $2 Tecate on Monday - Monday night Taco special - $2 -you can literally walk out of this place for $10 stuffed and with a beer - Fantastic Nachos - we love them - they are awesome!!! - My favorite tacos in town so far. Each has a unique flavor and taste and I love that I can get them in a lettuce wrap versus a shell. The best ones are Shrimp Tacos and Trailer Park Tacos Anyway, I love this place and we've been avid fans for over 2 years now and this place is consistently great!!

    (5)
  • Angela K.

    A few weeks ago, my friend and I spent an entire day eating/drinking at Decatur. This time, we decided to take our adventure to Virginian Highlands. First stop, Noche. We ordered the sangria pitcher with chips and guac. The sangria was alright, nothing really special about it. I felt as if there weren't enough fruit pieces in the drink and it felt a bit watered down with all the ice in it. The chips and guac were great however. The 2 salsas in addition to the guac were all very fresh and refreshing. Ambience is casual. I noticed they have a deck in the back but it was packed so we had to sit indoors. Nothing stood out to me greatly but I'd be open to return in the future to try some of their tapas.

    (3)
  • Agustus O.

    Although this this spot is for tapas their portions are quite good. Pretty much everything on the menus is good so you I will be coming back to try more items. The bartenders pour great drinks I suggest the Texas (Grand Gold Margarita) everything is pretty much priced under $10!!!!

    (4)
  • Liesl F.

    Great place for tapas at a reasonable price. The last time I was there the service wasn't great - my boyfriend's food didn't come out until I was done with mine, and then the server took forever to bring our check. But usually the service is decent. The Brookhaven location has half-price tacos on Mondays (and I'm pretty sure the VaHi location does too).

    (4)
  • Ozie A.

    Took the kids and it was a hit. They loved the Queso and Noche Nachos. The wife and I enjoyed the Tacos, shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes. Sat out on the patio and enjoyed the breeze And service. We will be back.

    (5)
  • Margaret H.

    I'm legitimately surprised this place doesn't have a better rating. I just moved here from Chicago, which has fantastic food, so I have higher standards for my meals. The Food: Salt and Pepper Calamari - Comes with fried jalapeños! I have my favorite calamari spots around the country, this just made the list. The sauce was perfectly paired. Queso Fundido - Has anyone ever not liked queso? Chicken Empanada - I typically steer away from chicken because it all tastes the same to me. This was definitely a switch up. A very flaky crust, packed full of flavor. Steamed Mussels - The best sauce! We asked for more bread just for dipping. Bottle that up and sell it to me, please. Fried Green Tomatoes - Whatever the sauce drizzled on top is, it's perfect. A nice change up on a delicious classic. I actually enjoyed every single part of this meal. Not one item lacked; I can't even pick a favorite. Enjoy it all! The Drink: Caipirinha. Every time I have these, I ended up in a great mood with a terrible hangover. Regardless, they're delicious and I can drink them like apple juice. Run here! It's cute inside too!

    (5)
  • Olivia P.

    Very expensive. Very loud and not much seating so may have to wait. I ordered the fried chicken and I wasn't too impressed. The paella was okay, sauce was different. But the Holy Guacamole was amazing! Queso, guacamole and salsa in one bowl!! We ordered two! Drinks were very good and strong but pricey. They did have a special of $5 sangria. Wait staff was great: always checking up and clearing our table. Was not expecting to pay $40 for one person though......

    (2)
  • Sara S.

    Went with a group including small kids and thought it was a lot of fun! It's best to order a lot of different tapas and they bring them out in waves so you can try all of them! Also they have a $5 house sangria which is delicious. My favorite tapas were the ceviche, and tuna cucumber dish. We sat inside but they had a beautiful out door area.

    (4)
  • Klark K.

    A quick note: I am not a fan of the 'star' grading system. If there were partial stars, I would give them between a 3.75 - 4.18 stars. Noche is one of the best-known tapas bars in Midtown. Located next to Atlanta's Piedmont Park, it has the best of location, fanfare, energy, food, and service. This tapas bar is the Tardis of tapas bars. The atmosphere wanders between the casual and the trendy. On the outside, you wonder if you have to wait a few hours for the bar to clear, bit after a quick step inside you see that the seating extends towards the back and into a patio for additional seating. The service is quick and friendly and you do not have to wait too long during their most busier hours. The food is fantastic. There menu is quite extensive and the portions are are generous enough to share. The menu pricing is great and they have a few drink specials rolling throughout the week. Be sure to make a reservation via Open Table if you have a good idea on your party size and time. Try the Spinach-and-Arugula Salad and then move to the Chicken Empanada and Applewood-Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Dates. Simply fantastic. Noche is a must-see, must-eat. You will not be disappointed.

    (4)
  • Danielle S.

    Good food, especially when you go on $2 taco night and the tacos are only $2! Sangria is delicious. Food always comes out really fast. Otherwise, service however can be hit or miss... sometimes it's great, other times, you wonder if they left. Overall, I can take spotty service for good food and tasty sangrias.

    (4)
  • Sheela K.

    I'm speechless at how much I love this place thanks to my dear friend for suggesting a great girls night venue. The blackened fish tacos and veggie tacos are a must if they sound appetizing to you. The fish taco was extremely fresh tasting and the slaw and special sauce they top the tacos with is soo good. The veggie taco was delicious as well. You can get full on 2 tacos if you're a slimmer female, but I think guys would be good with 3 tacos or more than 2 tapas. I also had the house sangria and it was meh but for 5$ you can't really complain it came in a big glass which I had a hard time finishing but I did and I got tipsy! Lol it did its job! Five star tacos seriously the best tacos I've had in life so far.

    (5)
  • Anne O.

    A shout out to the host......for finding us after being put on a 45 minute wait. We told him we'd be down the street for a cocktail. Little did we know we were in a cell void and he came all the way over to hunt us down and let us know our table was ready! You won us over! But, the food was pretty darn good as well! There were 5 of us so we ordered a bit of everything to try along with quite a few $5. margaritas.

    (4)
  • Karen A.

    We hit Noche regularly for Monday night $2 Tacos and Tecates, They recently started offering Tacos on a lettuce wrap (vs tortilla) which is great for those watching their carbs. The shrimp, steak and trailer park tacos are the best. Carne asada and pork are ok.... Getting away from the tacos - their nachos are some of the best around. Loaded with chii, queso, lettuce and tomatoes... yummy. Service is consistently good. The only thing that i would recommend they do is give the place a good cleaning, esp the bathroom...

    (4)
  • Kelly M.

    As John B. put it: Noche is good people. I love this place . It has one of my favorite back patios and a sort of romantic casual vibe. I usually come here just to grab drinks and enjoy the patio. If I'm getting food I'm usually getting a taco or 2...all are great. For sharing, their salads are nice and light but if you are really feelin' it go for the Holy Guacamole. Just do it.

    (4)
  • John B.

    Noche can easily be overlooked as part of the Highlands scene, but in many ways this restaurant is the glue that holds it together. I can't tell you how many times we've started here and ended up at Fontains or Highland Tap, and all within walking distance. The tacos here have always been delicious, as have the $2 Tecate special (with lime). Sangria should flow from the heavens and I've bet you never seen this place so packed when a sports game is on. Noche is good people.

    (4)
  • Mark H.

    Pretty good job with tapas. The carnitas plate and the trailer trash taco are awesome, and the calamari is crispy with a vert good marinara.

    (4)
  • Ashleigh P.

    I love this place, so when they had their 15 year anniversary Tequila and Beer Dinner, how could I say no? Herradura Double Reposado was the star of the night, and For Noche's 15th anniversary, they partnered with SweetWater to create a dry-hopped Belgian White IPA, aged in the oak barrel harvested from this signature tequila. So, not only was the tequila hand picked, but the keg we drank from was a one off, never to be had again, it was amazing. The meal started with a house margarita, which is very well made, and then we went into a shrimp and scallop ceviche that was tangy and spicy and delicious. They paired it with a tammarind margarita, with the glass rimmed with, how do I explain this... you know that spicy sweet Mexican candy? It was like they crushed it and used it on the glass. Perfect. Next came the Chile Relleno, paired with the aforementioned beer... I wished I could have had seconds. So good. Chicken Mole with two different 2014 tequilas, one aged in a highland barrel and the other in a lowland barrel... yes, please, more. Finished with a cup full of Tres Leches cake and a chocolate truffle... paired with a 2013 double reposado.... a wonderful meal, a great experience, there were representatives from Sweetwater and Herradura there, plus, a portion went to the Giving Kitchen. I hope they do this next year!

    (5)
  • Na L.

    Parking was confusing at first but that's every restaurant in Atlanta I was confused how to get to the restaurant itself and so was my friend. Somehow I walked up a flight of stairs and passed through everyone that was dining there...awkward. My friend was lucky enough to find a different set of stairs which saved her some embarrassment but not much prior to her looking for a set of stairs to walk up. Maybe if there were signs indicating where to meet the host and be seated, things would be less confusing. Service was nice. Very friendly and attentive. Food was pretty good. I had the shrimps and grits which was amazing. My friend ordered the calamari and let me tell you...that was THE BEST fried calamari I've ever had. It does not even compare to Pappadeaux version. That dish alone will encourage me to go back. Setting was very nice and romantic shall I say.

    (4)
  • Cole O.

    This place defines the Virginia Highlands to a tee. $2 Tecate. $10 Sangria. $2 Tacos (minus Lobster) on Mondays. Mark and the other guys have worked there for as long as I can remember, regular neighborhood people. Love this place. Great people watching. Fantastic place to meet random people. Dates. Always has people there, even at random hours. If you have ever been to the Highlands than you have probably been to Noche.

    (5)
  • Denada A.

    Came here spontaneously for dinner on Valentine's Day. The food is great and our server was wonderful. I highly suggest the applewood bacon wrapped dates. We will definitely be coming back here.

    (5)
  • Lauren O.

    Used to love coming here. Live in the neighborhood and they always had good specials and a friendly staff. They recently changed kitchen staff and it's not for the best. Their "holy guacamole" is a bowl of queso with a tiny lump of guacamole in the middle. Don't bother asking for more of the good stuff unless you want to pony up the cash. Overall, not impressed.

    (3)
  • Kelly Z.

    Noche was a staple in my college years because I loved the cheap sangria... I revisited yesterday for cinco de mayo and it was a better experience than I remember solely because they were running the $2 taco special. Now let me begin by saying that the dining room smells like straight vom. There's no getting around it. Everytime I've gone the strong scent of tan chunky emesis hits me but I don't mind, I've smelled worse. After a couple drinks, the smell actually fades...or maybe i just begin to smell like throw up. I was happily surprised that even on cinco they were still doing the Monday taco special...you could tell that the grilled tacos were fresh because they were bringing them out in rounds by the type of taco and they tasted like they were straight off the grill. They allow you to sub a lettuce wrap or corn instead of flour tortilla free of charge. I tried the: Blackened fish- the piece of fish was puny upon presentation but actually didn't taste as puny in the taco. This was my favorite flavor wise because of the sauce and slaw. Shrimp taco- there was alot going on in this taco...they add corn and black beans to hide the fact that they only give you 2-3 shrimp.. but hey, its 2 bucks Pulled pork taco- at first, this taco looked unappealing, the quality of the pulled pork looked like that you get out of a can... however, flavor was pretty good and it was a substantial amount of meat. My big problem with this taco is that between the bbq sauce and the slaw dressing this taco was a dripper, I basically had a small bowl of soup on my plate after eating this taco. Steak taco- This one was real simple with pico de gallo, cheese, and lettuce but steak tasted really good and fresh. Grilled chicken taco- chicken actually tasted juicy and there were some fajita bell peppers and a dab of guac as the acoutrements. This taco was pretty plain tasting but good quality ingredients. I asked for some hot sauce to accompany this taco and they brought sriracha. Heck ya, bring the asian girl some sriracha. We also got an order of goat cheese balls, calamari, and bacon wrapped dates. Goat cheese balls: these come in a bread crumb shell and the goat cheese on the inside is mixed with something so the contents are a creamy red-orange...they come in a small set of 4 balls with a sweet tomato sauce which is the perfect balance to the salty goat cheese. My only problem is that we ordered 2 plates of these and neither came out hot. I would imagine something that seems like it was deep fried should come out piping hot but these were just warm. Calamari- this was actually a good serving and I loved how it came with deep fried fresh jalapeno slices. I'm normally straight with jalapeno but one of those little badgers was really spicy and had me huffing and puffing away for five minutes. It comes with a marinara dipping sauce that tastes like your standard canned spaghetti sauce. Bacon Wrapped Dates- These come on two skewers of three BWD's per skewer for a total of six pieces. Pretty good although I always feel like the bacon should be extra crispy w/ BWD's to offset the mushy dates and this bacon was kinda chewy. Between four people for six drinks, three tacos each, and 4 apps, the total was $60, not bad at all. Given, the tacos aren't the best in the world, but they are definitely good, filling, and theres a variety to choose from. I'll be back next Monday night.

    (3)
  • A.J. C.

    I remember hitting this spot in the Highlands with some friends back in the day. Either before the club, or for some late night tapas. When we went it was always busy, and the food is pretty decent. Good times.

    (3)
  • David S.

    My wife and I ate here the other night and sat on the covered patio. The service was good and we found the staff to be very attentive and helpful. We started with calamari which was tasty but nothing special. The real treat was the fried lobster tail my wife got! Absolutely delicious and the dipping sauce was excellent. We didn't care as much for the meatballs, but the chicken empanadas and paella were all very tasty. So basically just stay away from the meatballs and you should be okay. They were overcooked and dry and the flavor left a lot to be desired. Prices are very reasonable and there is complimentary valet parking. I would likely go back if in Atlanta again.

    (4)
  • Robert P.

    I wasn't a big fan of tapas until I went to Noche. The food here is just fantastic and there is a wide selection of vegetarian options for my vegetarian fiancee. We almost always get two servings of the potatoes with the dipping sauce. The sangrias are also very refreshing and I almost have one when I go. The patio is small but when available, is my favorite place to sit. Parking is around back; it is complimentary valet.

    (5)
  • S R.

    Really good food, so perhaps the 3 stars are a bit low. But...it's a very small space, very noisy atmosphere and tables are very close together. I'm not sure the menu is unique enough to deal with the crowded space.

    (3)
  • Jonathan S.

    Great location love the balcony, and you have to have the bacon wrapped dates! Great for a relaxed evening where you can try a little bit of everything.

    (5)
  • Leanne E.

    I was delighted to find a late night joint that actually serves good food. Their kitchen serves until midnight on Saturday nights. I started with an orange dream-sicle which was delicious. We ordered the fried goat cheese with red pepper jelly. An order of four is just right! We next went with the Shrimp and Grits which are supposed to be a house favorite, this dish was just okay. The calamari was delicious as well as the fried chicken! The lobster tail and deviled eggs were okay. Do not hesitate to sit on the back deck in the winter. The heat lamps make for a cozy date night.

    (4)
  • Keith B.

    Noche? Naturally! We went on Monday which is taco night. All tacos except lobster are only $2. It is a great deal. Our favorite was the "Trailer on Fire" taco. The drinks are good, but nothing great. The tuna-cucumber tostada appetizer is nice, but not great. The side of spinach with pine nuts was good for a little veg with the meal. The best deals are the tacos. The place has a fun and trendy vibe. Even on nights when the tacos aren't on special, the prices are reasonable.

    (4)
  • Mike C.

    I have been coming to Noche in the Highlands for about four years. Overall, this is a great casual spot. I generally sit at the bar where Mark and the other bartender (can't think of his name) are great and attentive. They are super friendly and will get you whatever you need. The food is good casual tapas, nothing fancy, but gets the job done. The trio dip is delicious and filling, tacos never disappoint and entrees I have tried have always been good. I wish there were a few more televisions at the bar, but it forces me to converse with strangers..

    (4)
  • Robert F.

    One of my favorite Sunday chill out spots. I always start with the fried lobster tail and the fresh house made sangria. The chef specials are usually good also. Tonight's special was grilled Mahi Mahi. It was deliciously prepared and tasty.

    (4)
  • Ricky H.

    I really enjoyed my time here at Noche. This make my 3rd or 4th time here so i can give a fair review. Each time i have come the service has always been good. The tapas are great as well as the drinks. Today the service was nothing less than stella. Our waitress Priscilla was great and very attentive. She checked on us often and made sure we were ok. We had 2 servings of calamaria and i had the chicken empanada. I will recommend this location to all and will definitely be back soon. Noche keep up the good work and great service. This is a nice place for a date. The ambience was sophisticated.

    (5)
  • Shion R.

    I love this place! The food is really good for a cheap price. I went with a group of my friends for my birthday. When you go make sure you have money for parking! When we went it was a full house and we had to wait on a table for about 10 min. Our waiter was alright. Seemed like he was not focused on our party as much as I would have liked, I guess because they were busy and he had other tables to wait. Overall experience was good And my friends liked it as well. They kept asking me how did I find this place. I would definitely go again and I would recommend others to come here as well

    (4)
  • Rachel S.

    The absolute rudest experience I ever had at a restaurant . Heavy set Fat white chick..told me I was in the wrong restaurant. She thought I was looking for Fontaines Oyster House. I know I'm European and I may have slight British accent, but I enuciate with articulation! I should have given her instructions to Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers..or medifast!! Rude, nasty, tone disrespectful..and uncouth behavior!!!

    (1)
  • Michael W.

    First visit here and will definitely return! You must try the Expresso Margarita...delicious AND potent!! MY server Julia was a real sweetheart (great personality and attentive.) Will definitely ask for her as my server next visit. Food was amazing suprisingly for a tapas . I had the paella and chicken empnadas and I fell in Love.

    (5)
  • Sarah W.

    My friend and I sat at the bar late on a Sunday. The bar was full of people enjoying $2 Tecate. The bartender, Mark, was a top notch guy. He saved my friend from a bar dweller who was creeping on her. He served our canned beer with a chilled pint glass and lime. The bar was well stocked and the atmosphere was laid back. I would love to visit again and eat. Their margartia menu looked great, too!

    (3)
  • Joe B.

    We met friends in the Highlands and ended up here for drinks and tapas. The service was fairly decent and the prices were pretty fair also. We had the chicken nachos, the calamari, some bacon wrapped dates and the potatoes. All in all the food was OK but nothing crave worthy. The nachos were a little cold when they arrived but the bacon wrapped dates were solid. The calamari and the potatoes were pretty standard bar fare...I'd forego them next time and opt for something a little more creative.

    (3)
  • Katie R.

    I think this is a good tapas bar in the Highlands. Location-wise, it's right at the corner of Virginia and Highland, across the street from Murphy's. Like the rest of the restaurants on this strip, it shares a back porch with its neighbors, and the seating inside is limited and crowded. Given all of that, I still love the atmosphere. I have found the wait staff to always be friendly and accommodating However, the most important part is of course the food and drinks! I do love the tapas here. Some reviews have been negative because of the portion size, but I think as long as you realize you're in a tapas bar (and that the portions aren't going to be normal main meal-sized), you'll be fine. I think everything tastes great, and you really can't go wrong with any choices. What drops this down for me to 3 stars is really the drink list. I'm pretty unimpressed with their signature cocktails, especially their margarita mix, and they don't have a strong wine list. My best option is normally the sangria, which is just fine. Nothing is bad, I just think that given the atmosphere and what it's trying to be, I expected more. Parking is a bit better than average for this area. There is a lot behind the restaurant (entrance on Highland) that has valet service for the connected restaurants, and you can always try your luck with street parking.

    (3)
  • Pamela S.

    Food was very good (nachos, goat cheese fritters, special of chicken enchiladas), but service was very scattered -- perhaps because we were a larger group?

    (3)
  • Jamey M.

    I would like to write a review on the food at Noche... However, the rudeness of the hostess turned our party of four (looking to drink many, many margaritas) on a fairly empty Tuesday evening off to the entire experience. Hope the food is better than the hostess's poor attitude. Ended up drinking at Fontaine's a few feet away. They got out generous tip and quenched our thirst. Also, it's a shame you can't give this restaurant zero stars on Yelp...

    (1)
  • Shikha K.

    I like this place more for its atmosphere and drink specials than for its food. The tapas are just average, but its a good place to go to with a group before going out in the Highlands. If you do go here, my recommendations are the Holy Guacamole, Fried Green Tomatoes, and the Spanish Fried Potatoes.

    (3)
  • Don E.

    This is a great little spot. The everyday $2 tecates and Monday $2 tacos makes this place fun. The tacos are GREAT, as a taco connoisseur I think believe the tacos here on def on par and an amazing deal for $2. Not to mention, my favorite taco is here, the shrimp taco...WOW is all I can say. It never disappoints and is always dynamite. Finding seating can sometimes be a problem because it is so small and cramped, but otherwise no complaints. The staff is also friendly and great.

    (4)
  • Robert M.

    I used to like this place and visit often - especially on Sundays for $1 Dos Equis drafts. But I went this past Sunday with some of my friends (when it happened to be Cinco de Mayo) and I saw some ugly changes. When my friends and I arrived we saw more folks we knew and joined them at their table. I happened to be the odd man out and had to grab a seat from another table to sit on the end. After ordering food and drinks - but before the food / drinks arrived to the table - I was told by the hostess / manager that I had to move and relinquish my seat because they needed my chair to be put back where it came from. The hostess / manager said the table the chair had come from was reserved and that couple that made the reservation had arrived (and were waiting). At first I argued and said I could not leave since I had just ordered food. But after more arguing with the hostess / manager, I decided to instead give up the seat to go sit by myself at a small table (by the hostess stand that was decidedly uncomfortable and cramped). I almost canceled my order and left to go elsewhere in the neighborhood; however, one of my friends kindly opted to join me in my predicament. After my friend and I scarfed down our food after it arrived at the bad table we went back to the good table; two friends left to free up two seats. We then found out our Dos Equis drafts that we had been drinking (which normally cost $1 each) were - because of Cinco de Mayo - now $3. When I pointed out that the chalkboard, nearest to our table, showed that the price for our Dos Equis drafts were clearly advertised at $1, the reply from our waiter was, "Oh, THAT chalkboard is WRONG...the chalkboard near the FRONT (presumably near the front area of the restaurant) says $3 (for Dos Equis drafts), and THAT one is RIGHT" The hostess / manager said she would comp me one of my beers since I had to go sit at the bad table and because I did not make too much of a fuss about it. But when my bill came later on, I saw she did not follow through with her "generous" offer. As I said earlier in my review, I used to like this place; however, because of this experience, I will not be coming back. Just because it happens to be Cinco de Mayo, that does not mean it is suddenly okay to flippantly treat loyal patrons like dirt as well as smugly rip them off. Perhaps deserves one star; however, because I have had fun here and good experiences in the past, I will go with two.

    (2)
  • Faith A.

    Awesome place to come for drinks and small plates. I loved the ambiance on the heated patio, its nice and cozy, perfect on a cold night. The skinny margarita is quite tasty and guilt free so you can eat those chips and guac with reckless abandon. With the help of our fun waitress I was able to convince my friend to order the bacon wrapped dates (just trust me on this one) and by the end of the evening we had a believer! They were so good, you will LOVE them if salty and sweet is your thing, and I don't know anyone who doesn't like that food marriage.

    (4)
  • Lindsey E.

    Noche is one of those places that I forget about and then get excited when I rediscover it- kind of like finding a $20 bill in a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in a while. I have been to this location several times and it's definitely one of my favorite tapas spots in ATL. The Sangria is superb and $5 ($3 on Wednesdays!) and the food is tasty and seems to be of good quality. They have quite a few vegetarian/vegan options which is always a necessity for me. I had garlic mushrooms the last time I was there and they were awesome. I also love their hummus. The service is on par with the food and the restaurant, small as it may be, can accommodate large groups without a problem. The only thing I would change is the volume. It can be quite loud on the weekends. That's probably the 30 year old fighting to come out of me though. Nothing a third glass of Sangria can't fix.

    (4)
  • Loren B.

    BACON WRAPPED DATES.....oh my goodness. I didn't know what to expect when I walked in. Tapas bar that serves $3-8 dollar tacos? I'm game. I ordered the $5 sangria which was not anything to rave about, but those BACON WRAPPED DATES....I would HIGHLY suggest anyone who love salty and sweet to order them. It is yummy. The trailer park taco is also yummy which includes fried chickena and a queso. I was skeptical but it was very good and one of the favorites that most people order. Everything else left much to be desired including the Mango Salmon Taco...just mediocore. It's a fun cool date spot if you want a fun vibe, small portions and on a budget. :) Tip: Two Dollar Tacos on Tuesday!

    (3)
  • Belverly W.

    I just love this place. I come here at least once a week. The food is so delicious and the service is awesome. Leo is my favorite bartender. I had some fried lobster that was amazing, fried chicken and real mashed potatoes, mushrooms and spinach. Every time I come here and bring my friends it's alway a great time. I look forward to trying some of the new items on the menu.

    (4)
  • Kelly S.

    We have eaten here several times and it never disappoints. There's something for everyone to enjoy on the Spanish inspired menu. We love the Spanish Meatballs, Queso with Guacamole and the Empanadas. We also had the Shrimp and Grits and the Cheese plate on our most recent visit, which were both awesome! The dessert is also all really good. The cocktails are reasonably priced, and you can have a great meal here for two, under $40. If you are looking for a fun easy going place for friends or a date, this is a great spot!

    (4)
  • Larry C.

    Great place to go for a quick bite. Wait staff iare always pleasant and helpful. Love the tacos and the paella. Skinny margaritas are great. I go there at least twice a month.

    (4)
  • Blake B.

    The food was ok. But I won't go back because of the sub par service. They just didn't care! Nothing special at all!!

    (2)
  • Kelsey F.

    I like Noche. I really do. I think the food is really tasty and that strategic ordering is key. That being said, there always seems to be something slightly off with my visits here. Perhaps it is a misalignment of the stars, but the two times I have been to Noche have been slightly unsatisfying in the experience department. My big complaint with my first visit was the order the tapas were brought out in. We ordered paella, a cheese plate, and the chicken empanadas. The paella was oddly brought out first. Then it was about 15 minutes before the cheese plate and empanadas came out together. Just a little snafu of kitchen timing I suppose. The paella wasn't my favorite, but it was still enjoyable. The food was much better on my second (and very recent) trip. We ordered the goat cheese fritters (DELICIOUS SAUCE), a Monday $2 shrimp taco (wow town) , the Catalan Shrimp (mmmmm), and the chicken empanadas (wanna holla at that salsa). All super good and I would order them all again. The timing was perfect this time, however once we finished our meal we waited about 20 minutes before we got our check and we had asked for it twice. The daily deals at Noche are a big plus- really cheap drink options and $2 Monday tacos are so worth it. Word of warning- on the weekends & during certain sporting events Noche gets as crowded as a public swimming pool in the middle of July so consider making reservations if you are craving some tapas treats. I like the scene at Noche and would recommend that people give it a try if you are looking for a casual tapas option.

    (3)
  • Meagan H.

    Hands down, my favorite place to eat in the Highlands. Food is delicious and cheap and they always have $2 tecates. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that their margaritas aren't very strong and it's usually very packed. During season changes, sitting outside can be uncomfortable because they keep the overhead space heaters on. I can't stand them, but the 'elite' female local highlanders specifically prefer the heaters on even when their neighbors are sweating profusely. But anyway-- food is awesome. Specials are BA and service is always great.

    (4)
  • Tilia M.

    I thought the food was excellent, the service was a hot steaming pile. Came Saturday afternoon because of a Scoutmob deal (which, really, at a max discount of $10, really isn't a deal, but whateves). We got a few plates: The Trailer Park taco, the Potato-crusted Salmon( tasty, but was in dyer need of salt), the shrimp taco, the chicken empanada (not traditional, but so, very good.) For dessert, we tried the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and the cheesecake, which were both excellent. Why the three stars? The service was terrible. The waitress started out attentive for like 2 minutes, but it went down-hill from there rapidly. Noche needs to up the service, but, if you can deal with that, the food is great.

    (3)
  • Sarah M.

    Last night we had our date night and wanted to try something new. It was my first time here, and I can only say that I am upset that it took this long to go! We sat out on the patio, which I LOVED. It was a perfect August evening, which we have not had too many of lately! Our server was very prompt and helpful. The food was great! We had the specials, which were spinach dip and chorizo empanadas (YUM). Also, the shrimp and grits (DOUBLE YUM) and the chorizo meatballs (OK). Can't wait to come back!!!

    (5)
  • Chloe B.

    Over priced, greasy, gross, forgettable food. I don't even want to spend much time on this review. Avoid this place. There are much better places to eat!

    (1)
  • Jess C.

    Probably my favorite tapas in atlanta this far. They offer a good menu with a nice atmosphere. Servers could be better(messes up checks, take awhile to check in) but I like the food.

    (5)
  • S. N.

    For a Tuesday night I was surprised how busy Noche was, of course it was 78 degrees outside so that may explain the crowd. We sat on the patio and had a variety of drinks to choose from I chose the prickly pear margarita and my out of town guest had the spicy margarita. Both were great and refreshing. The tapas choice varied. We had the olives, sardines, salmon ceviche, and blackened fish tacos. Everything was delicious we were able to share all of that between the two of us. We were full, happy and spent under $60 for the both of us. Not a bad deal. It does get crowded and loud so keep that in mind when coming with a friend to catch up. I highly recommend eating on the outside patio it's dark and the romantic setting goes well with a warm spring evening. The 4 stars is for the slow service but the staff was friendly.

    (4)
  • Steven C.

    Tapas and two dollar Tecate with friends can't be beat. Lobster tacos were great. Next I'm going for the fried chicken. Overall great local bar.

    (4)
  • Laura O.

    I just visited Atlanta for the first time, and Noche was my favorite of all the restaurants we tried. And I was impressed with most of the restaurants. Pretty much everything I tried here was delicious: -Perfectly-seared scallops served on top of rice with a bit of spice -AMAZING goat cheese fritters -Sangria -Chips and queso -Fried chicken was just okay, but the chipotle mashed potatoes made things interesting and saved the dish from blandness No problems with the service, and the atmosphere was nice. It was a warm night so we sat outside on the big patio. Based on some of the reviews here, I'll probably try the shrimp ceviche, mojitos, and the tacos if i ever make it back. But I'm definitely getting the scallops and the goat cheese fritters again.

    (5)
  • Charles C.

    Great Atmosphere and Great food! The lobster taco is the bomb! A bit crowded at times and only one bathroom but otherwise a great place to sit back and enjoy a great meal. Charlie C.

    (4)
  • Michael T.

    Very good tapas, fun atmosphere, friendly staff, decent pricing.

    (4)
  • H B.

    This place is delicious...on nights they have deals. It can be a little pricey for tapas. Their Monday taco deals are the time to go. Have a cocktail, start with some dates or civiche, and order tacos...lots of tacos. The ambiance is great. Mixed drinks are average. Food is spectacular. Favorites: bacon wrapped dates (my goodness these are great) ceviche (I'm hard to please with ceviche but it's really good) bacon wrapped dates (worth mentioning twice)

    (4)
  • Doug B.

    Great service and great food. You can't beat the $2 tacos on Mondays. Also make sure to check out the nachos, they make a great starter for a party greater than 2. I've been to the Brookhaven location and the service and quality of service were equally as good. You will find more room to move around in the Brookhaven location though.

    (5)
  • Robert T.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Great for intimate dinners or group celebrations. Always great service and the food is superb. The only problem with TAPAS is that it ends up being pricey because you keep on ordering more because you get such small portions that you don't realize how much you are eating or spending, but all in all well worth the expense!

    (5)
  • Lawrence C.

    A decent respite from the heat and especially if you need a place to cool down with a brew (or your favorite beverage). We came here as we wanted to sit down (the bar at Murphy's was full) and we were not disappointed. Bar is not a scene, and the bartender can actually communicate.

    (3)
  • Eric S.

    Love it here ;)

    (4)
  • Dee Dee C.

    Oh Noche, *insert dramatic sigh* I really wanted to love you, I really did. However, from your subpar service to your poor presentation in food, you just wouldn't let me do that. But because I do like to give the good with the bad, I will say you have one of the most delicious fish tacos I have had in centuries. Wait, I haven't been alive that long. Make that ages. Yeah, that sounds about right. Also at $2 a pop on Monday nights, you almost make me kinda like you. Uhm but about that service, is there any way you can make sure your servers are aware that no one drinks straight from the cup in public establishments anymore. I mean like really. Eww. Twice we were given glasses without a straw. Also since when was it kosher to place lime on top of a beer can, sans glass, and act like it was all good?! Uhm, not never. Moving on to my $6 spinach salad. There is a little thing called presentation and this salad was lacking it on all sides. It sounded so lovely on the menu, but sadly the execution was poor. Oh, and what is up with the lack of condiments on the tables and the wait in between for said condiments? Must I wait more than 15 mins for salt?! Like I said, I thought we could be something together. You could have been a contender. But, sadly no.

    (2)
  • Alayne H.

    Came here for happy hour and sat at the bar. Nice atmosphere and good service. Mark, our bartender, kept our beers on ice near where we were sitting so was always armed with another round at our request. He made a point to learn our names and overall was great at what he does. The menu had a variety of tapas selections and I ordered a chicken quesadilla. It was good, hit the spot, but seems like the ingredients didn't blend to make a taste that wowed. A patron next to me ordered the paella and it looked yummy. That's on my radar to try next time. Background music was lively, good crowd, and good service. Yeah, I'll be back.

    (3)
  • Laura P.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Always affordable and delicious to go the taco route. The trailer park taco and the fried lobster are phenomenal!

    (5)
  • Sara M.

    I really don't come here enough. The food is always delicious. The service is usually good. Parking is not an issue (a big deal for me, the last person on earth who just can't get parallel parking). Did I mention the food is delicious? I've been here several times (still not often enough), most recently this weekend. My SO and I stopped in for a late lunch. I will always be forever grateful for the parking lot behind Noche. There is complimentary valet, plus a few spots to the right of the entrance of the lot that are self-park (fyi it's $5 to park your own car). Because the lot is behind the building, you can enter from the second story patio area (or walk all the way around to the front door...whatever feels right) and walk through the dining area to the hostess stand. There is one TV, and that is at the bar, meaning this is generally a place you come to socialize, not watch the game. The food. It's delicious. Seriously. Here is a list of what we ordered: Spinach and arugula salad: Topped with cotija cheese, cranberries, and almonds, which really make the dish. The citrus vinaigrette is tangy but not overpowering. (not gonna lie, I still don't think it's a $6 salad) Shrimp ceviche: Not the best cheviche I've ever had, but tasty. Make sure you get a little of everything in each bite. Could use more lime (but then, I am the type that thinks you can never have too much lime). Trailer park taco: My SO's idea. And not a bad one at all, despite my reservations due to the name. I'm not sure the queso and fried chicken, which are really good separately, mesh exceptionally well, but it's tasty nonetheless. Pork carnitas: The pork was flavored nicely. The tortillas were nice and warm. The lettuce/tomato/onion/avocado blend was good. Probably my least favorite dish, only because there wasn't anything remarkable about it. Still yummy, though. Carne asada: Grilled skirt steak with tobacco onions and a balsamic glaze. I get this every time I come here. Without fail. I believe it is the best thing on the menu and if they ever took it off, I may very well never come back. Last time I came, they forgot to give me a steak knife. Oh well. Still amazing. Heath cheesecake: The smallest piece of cheesecake I've ever been served. It was like if you took a regular slice of cheesecake and lobbed two inches off the tip. It was good, don't get me wrong. But definitely not standard size. They have a daily $2 Tecate special. Awwww yeah. $5 margaritas daily, too, I think...but I don't care as much about those. I've never had bad service per se. I've had some slow and/or indifferent service. But I never had anyone copping an attitude, or completely ignoring me. So overall, the food is totally worth any flaws in service. Get the carne asada. You won't regret it. It's...delicious. Idk if I mentioned that before.

    (4)
  • Mark J.

    Great tapas for great prices! Lot of beer and drink specials too. The atmosphere is decent and they have a large patio.

    (4)
  • Betsy J.

    10 stars. I love this place. Ask the waitress what to order - it will all be amazing. Don't miss the world's best stuffed dates.

    (5)
  • Paige N.

    Noche is located in a prime spot in the VA Highlands right across the street from Murphy's and sharing a lovely back patio with Fontaine's. It's a little narrow inside, especially since the bar is up front, so prepare to get skinny as you head toward the back to be seated. I'd heard many pretty good things about it, so when I was invited to see a show downtown and my date suggested Noche beforehand, I happily agreed. I wasn't disappointed... but I wasn't overwhelmed either. Let me say the sangria was great - house made, so I would highly recommend you try that, but the tapas were just so-so. We opted for the saffron paella (I'm a sucker for paella - anytime it's on a menu, I will almost certainly order it), the spanish antipasto plate, shrimp ceviche and the crab cake. All were good but none were great and the portions seemed a little small. Now I know it's a tapas restaurant, but still. The server was also friendly and helpful telling us her favorite dishes and bringing the check promptly when we said we were trying to make a show later. One friend says Noche was better before it became part of the "Here to Serve" restaurant group. I can't comment on that, having not eaten there prior, but he could very well be correct. It was a fine experience, just not that memorable.

    (3)
  • Addy C.

    I remember back in the day, I'd go to Twist all the time for their $10 AYCE tapas night and tried Noche's $10 AYCE just a couple times ... Twist was always better. Well Noche doesn't have that event anymore but thanks to Scoutmob, my friend and I made a visit to check out their food. Service was friendly although not as attentive as I'd like - but the restaurant was packed and busy. We weren't sure how many tapas to order - server recommended 2 tapas per person so our party of 2 ordered 4 tapas and 1 dessert, which was plenty of food. SPINACH & ARUGULA SALAD - $6 Good salad, good portion, and came w/ dried cranberries, Cotija cheese, Marcona almonds, and served w/ citrus vinaigrette. CARNE ASADA - $7 Our server said this was one of her favorites - grilled skirt steak w/ tabasco onions (looked like the fried shoestring onions) and balsamic glaze. On the salty side but still pretty good. SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI - $6 Probably best choice of the evening - another server favorite, and good portion. Came w/ jalapenos, drizzled w/ cilantro lime aioli, and served w/ coriander tomato dipping sauce. SUN BURNT TUNA STEAK - $8 This tapas was just ok and I wouldn't order it again. Tuna steak is rare, and came w/ a salty mole amarillo sauce, and served w/ chipotle mashed potatoes (good ... and a nice filler). HEATHBAR CHEESECAKE - $5 I thought the cheesecake was just ok. Portion was pretty small. We did agree w/ our server favorites, so worth mentioning are her other favorites - potato crusted salmon and pork carnitas. FYI - if you want to avoid metered parking, you can usu. find street parking further down Virginia Av.

    (3)
  • Kyra M.

    First off, I must start by saying, I luv Virginia Highlands! This is a great way to end your date night after exploring the area. On Mondays I get the $10 all you can eat tapas and a $5 margarita. Sangria is lovely here as well. The spanish potatoes, bbq salmon and shrimp/grits are to die for. This place does get packed, but some how I nvr wait long. I luv to eat outdoors when it's warm to escape the loud volumes. It's sorta small but so cute and sexy with low lighting inside. After eating here, my greedy butt heads on ovr to get some gelato across the street as tho I was not stuffed enough. Looks like a spot on Dawson's Creek or something.

    (4)
  • Annalee O.

    I've been frequenting Noche for years now. In my younger days I drank at the bar a couple nights a week. The bartenders have always been the most attentive and friendly in Va-Hi. I was never that impressed with the food until recently. Last week my friends and I had a full meal of tapas from the relatively new menu. I can't think of anything I would have changed. I especially liked the goat cheese fritters and ceviche. You can't go wrong with the tacos either. Our bartender let me taste several wines before purchasing a bottle, which I always appreciate but am usually too shy to ask. I used to exclusively drink the sangria, but have found it to be a little too sweet for me lately. Plus, sugary beverages have not treated me well the last few years. Definitely sit at the bar if you can. The bartenders truly are some of the best in town. Ask them their name, they'll remember yours.

    (4)
  • Brian K.

    I'd rather mop the floor at a peep show than be subjected to another meal at this restaurant. The food is not even a remote representation of Spanish tapas, the service is abysmal, and the noise level is akin to standing inside a running jet engine. Food: Noche touts itself as a tapas restaurant, but in actuality, they are anything but this. The food is poorly executed, unimaginative, and clearly devised to simply feed the drunken masses. Moreover, the portions are gargantuan; a tapas plate should not be a large portion, or complete meal by any stretch of the imagination. While dining at Noche in the past, I've tried items from various sections of their menu, including salads, tacos, and tapas. Although the selection is fairly extensive, I've found every dish to be laking in flavor and mildly reminiscent of something you'd expect from the mass produced offerings of a fast food chain. The drink menu is also surprisingly devoid of a decent selection of Spanish wines and cocktails, which any reasonable individual would expect to find at a tapas restaurant. Service: My advice would be to take a look at the staff on your way in, because that's the last that you'll see of them; everything from seating to ordering is met with an inordinately long wait and lack of attention. I've also found that there's never really any logic behind the sequence in which the tapas are served. When ordering both hot and cold tapas, the cold ones are traditionally served first; Noche is the first tapas restaurant I've ever dined at where this wasn't the case. Atmosphere: The actual bar and dining areas of Noche are excruciatingly small; the only way the tables could be closer together would be to stack them. This set-up, coupled with the lack of adequate soundproofing, makes for a dining experience that is louder than a monster truck rally. Cost: Moderately priced, but the cost is not commensurate with the food quality. Salads are priced between $6 and $8, tacos are between $3 and $7, and tapas are between $4 and $9. Other: Noche does take reservations, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you will be seated immediately upon arrival at the specific time. Moreover, the bar is normally always packed, so the wait can prove to be unpleasant at times.

    (2)
  • David K.

    $5 glasses of sangria and $5 margaritas were the perfect start to Date Night. So was the quick table Katie W. and I were able to get on Sunday evening. Our server was really nice and we ordered quite a few things to sample. My favorite was the shrimp (one of her choices), but we also tried the mussels and lamb. Well, I had the lamb. It was okay. The mussels were lackluster too. We each ordered some tacos. They come in green tortillas. Not sure what that's all about, but it had the consistency of a flour tortilla.

    (3)
  • Lauren H.

    I went here last night because I had a groupon deal that I had to use before it expired. I went with my fiance and one of our friends. Even with the groupon deal, we still managed to spend a good amount of money. I really liked the ambiance here. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night but it didn't take too long to get seats. The service was ok. After we were seated, it took a little while for our server to finally come by to take our order. There were also a few times that our finished plates weren't taken away soon enough which ended up crowding our table. The food came out pretty quick though. Between the 3 of us we had the following tapas: grilled marinated skirt steak- I asked for medium rare but it came out medium. Not too big of a deal though because it was flavorful. I didn't care too much for the tabacco onions. lamb chop lollipops- yummy but pricey. $9 for only 2 lollipops. BOO. shrimp ceviche- ok southwestern seared scallops- I love anything scallops! Not a big fan of the "southwestern" chili spice rub or the rice that it came with though. fried lobster tail- nothing special. It was a fried lobster tail. salt and pepper calamari- it was like any other calamari I've had before. pan seared crab cake- yummy but pricey. $9 for 2 tiny little crab cakes. BOO. sauteed shrimp with garlic- good but a little too salty. sun burnt tuna steak- overcooked. shrimp and jalapeno jack cheese grits- yummy. I love cheese grits so this was good. So overall this place is ok. I'll probably be back but it's not going to be anytime soon.

    (3)
  • Toni W.

    went there last night, it was awesome, per usual. However, unlike other times, I dropped my phone in the toilet :(, thankfully the staff was SO helpful, they hurriedly brought me dry rice so I could save the phone, which worked thankfully. they checked to make sure i was ok. the service is always pretty great but i always appreciate the willingness to go the extra mile to make my experience so awesome!

    (5)
  • Adam M.

    4.5 Stars. Recommendation to Management: Work on the Margarita's and I'll give you 5 stars. The food is awesome, and the prices are more than fair. It's my go to for this cuisine. Try any and all of the tacos and you will not be disappointed.

    (4)
  • Manshu V.

    I've been here a few times and it has always been a great experience. I've tried different drinks and different food, and it as never disappointed. Awesome place!

    (5)
  • Eric F.

    Good spot to share some tapas.

    (4)
  • Caroline P.

    5 stars, mostly because they make the best mojito I've ever had. I'm still trying to replicate it!! Perfect for some drinks and a bit of food when you don't want a whole meal. Great drink choices here as well. I miss it now that I've moved away!

    (5)
  • Shana B.

    Noche serves a variety of Spanish tapas (small plates) and has a full bar. Mind you, in terms of the food and decor, it actually has the potential to be a fun place to hang out. Potential is the key word here. There is a heated patio although most people were congregating near the front door. Since we had reservations (thanks to OpenTable.com ), we were able to be seated promptly. Lets start with the server. She was definitely Ms. Impatient and I'm Ready to Get Off of Work! Hopefully you have a good idea of the service we experienced for the rest of the night. The food was decent. We started with chips and queso and the chips were good although the queso was lukewarm. We asked our waitress to warm it up and she huffed and puffed. I also ordered the fried chicken that came with mashed potatoes (not necessarily the most Spanish meal... but hey I'm in back in the South) and this plate was actually a pretty good portion size and tasted good. My friend ordered chicken empanadas and she was pleased with her food as well. In terms of drinks, I initially ordered a mojito and it had a ton of sugar. Needless to say, the waitress caught an attitude when I tried to change it. My friend ordered a fruit cocktail drink and it tasted exactly like the tropical punch that Minute Maid sells in the grocery store but they were nice enough to put it in a martini class. We stayed a little while after we finished eating to catch up and the waitress definitely made it known that she was ready for the next party to be seated. Overall, we were disappointed when we visited Noche last night and will likely NOT return here. Great potential but failed to live up to our expectations.

    (2)
  • Jay J.

    This place is the definition of "meh." The food was slightly palatable...I got the fried chicken/mashed potato and the huevos rancheros. Both were alright but GREATLY lacking in the salt/seasoning department. The service was also nothing remarkable, even on the bad side honestly. The waitress took forever to acknowledge our presence and we literally had to flag her down for everything after that. This isn't Europe... Overall, just go somewhere else if you get the hankering for some tapas. This place just isn't worth it.

    (2)
  • Christopher M.

    I love Noche any day of the week, but Sundays are my favorite. The tapas are good. I've never eaten anything at Noche that wasn't delicious. The bartenders are top-notch. Maybe I spend too much time and money at Noche, but they know me by name and make me feel at home. Food and Service are great, but Noche also has some of the best drink specials in town. $1 Dos Equis on Sundays only. $2 Tecate, $5 Margaritas, $5 Sangria, and $15 Red Bull & Liquor pitchers all week! C'mon!

    (5)
  • Tammi D.

    Noche is pretty good, not fantastic, but decent tapas. I love tapa places, and their hummus is really good. I'm not so crazy about any of the other stuff...oh, but their red velvet ice cream cake rocks. I go from time to time. They just opened up one in Alpharetta, and I don't think it's as good as this one. I like the outdoor seating!

    (3)
  • Jade B.

    I'm almost ashamed to say that this past Friday was my first time at Noche...I've lived in Atlanta almost 3 years. Better late than never. Our food was outstanding, drinks on point and the service was great. The fried green tomatoes were delicious. Great mojitos!

    (5)
  • Jennifer P.

    This is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta and I've tried over half the menu, It is best to make a reservation here as it's super popular. Also, if you're craving that fabulous $5 white sangria, get there early. My only gripe is that they have been out of it a couple times when I came in late. Go into this knowing that it's a tapas restaurant and you need to order a few dishes, about 3 per person, to fill up. Spend the money, try some fresh, delicious, incredibly flavorful food, and share the experience with your friends. The best tapas in my opinion are: queso fundido spanish fried potatoes goat cheese fritters calamari saffron paella (must try! one of my faves) carne asada (my other fave! great flavor) Skip the desserts as this is not a strong point for them. Instead, indulge in sangria and extra entrees.

    (4)
  • Tramaine W.

    This is the kind of place you want to live close by.To start my mango mojito and sangria were great! We tried like 8 things so i can't list each.My favorites were the lamb lollipops and the strip steak.The best part was the dessert ,holy crap, best desserts i have ever had ( and i'm not a big dessert person)I had the tiramisu parfait, apple bread pudding and creme brulee.

    (4)
  • Meera S.

    Horrendous. Sad excuse for food. The ceviche was basically iceberg lettuce with some five-day old fish and canned diced tomatoes. The lobster tail smelled awful and apparently was rancid - only my fiance had the guts to taste it. The sangria was the saddest excuse for sangria I've ever tasted - more like Kool-aid and melted jolly rancher with fruit that was not in season. How in the world are they as busy as they are?

    (1)
  • Amanda D.

    They really, really changed their menu and it makes me sad. It's like tapas meets Tex-Mex. When I saw this, I first tried to sell off my Groupon for $15, but every bloodsucking mosquito who uses the discount coupon retail sites wanted $5. Seeing as they wanted to eat for essentially 87% off (and then probably tip 10% on whatever they actually paid), I decided to just go. Apparently everyone else decided to wait to use these at the last minute, and we had to wait a bit. We were quoted 80 minutes, but seated in way less time. I decided to get the cotton candy vodka drink. Its cotton candy flavor was overpowered by the pineapple juice, but the vodka was there, so can't complain..it might be scary by itself. The chips and queso should just be avoided. The queso had a really weird texture for queso, maybe more like cream than cheese, and it wasn't very flavorful. The tomatillo salsa is good, but the red salsa is pretty meh. And it does not come with guacamole anymore, but so many other things do so the chips can be used on those plates. They were out of the lamb chops, so we got the skirt steak. Way too much balsamic vinegar involved there. The chicken taquitos were really good, especially with the guacamole. The quesadillas are alright too, they just sort of fall apart though. There is still something slightly off about their patatas bravas, but nothing that bad. They also changed the fried chicken dish a bit, it now comes with a black bean cake instead of mashed potatoes. It's still an oversized chicken tender, with a really good thick crust on the outside. I found myself enjoying the black bean cake more. It's alright, the service was really great, but I don't care for the food now. I miss the lamb gyros :(

    (3)
  • Taylor A.

    Have you ever had a vodka drink with cotton candy vodka? What? Well, you must. It's awesome! The smell alone will bring you back to the country fair. It's called the Carnival or something and it's worth the novelty. That being said the food's pretty decent too. Lots of variety at a decent price. This time we had plantains and bacon scallops. I'm not a big plantain fan as I thought I ordered potatoes, so I won't comment. The bacon scallops were much bigger than expected and tasty. Our server was very nice even though our table was half the reservation number we called in with. Politeness will get you far! Plus they have $2 Tecate and other cheap drink specials all the time. Great neighborhoody place to check out if you're in the Highlands!

    (4)
  • Brandi T.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Noche last weekend. A girlfriend and I stumbled upon it after failed attempts at a nice dinner elsewhere. Noche was the spot to be at! The shrimp ceviche, arugula salad and plantanos were my favorite! I tried the fried lobster tail since other yelpers referred it but I didn't have the same dazzling experience as they did. For me that was $9 down the drain. And the best part?!? (Drum roll PLEASE!) The Mojitos!! Man oh man, I'm still dreaming of it! I had the peach and it was fan-freaking-tabulous. I can't wait to get another. The waitress said the watermelon mojito was great as well. My friend had the expresso martini and stated that was delightful also. The ambiance, cool chairs, bright colored walls, mitch match water glasses (too cute!), beautiful artwork, good music, and excellent staff made my night a blast. I definitely think I'll be making more trips to VA Highlands in the future. Carpe NOCHE my friends!

    (4)
  • Quin M.

    One of my favorite restaurants!!

    (4)
  • Winston G.

    Went on Monday for the all you can eat tapas. For $10, it's a pretty decent deal, but I was not really impressed with the dishes at all. Makes sense considering the low price, but I think I would have preferred instead to just order things off the regular menu. I would suggest that they feature a few of their "best" dishes during these all you can eat sessions, and perhaps bump up the price a bit so that I'll be tempted to come back and eat their food. Also, call ahead before you decide to walk in. On Monday nights, it is pretty difficult to get a seat with any sized party around dinner time. $2 Tecate cans. Parking in the back (free valet, just tip). Pura Vida is still the top tapas spot in the ATL.

    (3)
  • Lisa P.

    Saturday was my first visit to Noche and I wasn't disappointed. Tonya and I started with the fried green tomatoes and they didn't disappoint. The cholula remoulade that topped the tomatoes was so good. Next we shared the calamari. The calamari was delicious and when I return I will definitely order it again. The calamari was topped with jalapenos and aioli so if you like a kick order it. We also had the mussels and they were ok, I prefer to have mussels in a different broth other than the tomato base that was used. Lastly, I had the spinach salad and it was ok. All in all I will definitely return to Noche.

    (4)
  • Bobbin W.

    My attempts to make homemade ceviche always miserably fail. Chopped tilapia sits half-cooked in fishy lime juice; quartered shrimps frown a sickly pink. I eat my ceviche out instead, like at Noche, where shrimp sits in a precious tortilla bowl, flavored with red onion, avocado and lettuce shreds. My favorite tapas dish perhaps is the garlic-steamed mussels, tomatoes swimming in a spicy broth in which I can dip the accompanying bread. The potato salmon evokes moaning as well; the thin-sliced starch looks like spaghetti wrapped around the fish. $5 house margaritas serve as dessert prior to the meal -- and then Heath Bar cheesecake is "DESSERT dessert," a cinnamon-y cactus cookie inserted in the center. With a heavy stomach and caramel-covered heart, I had a buena noche.

    (4)
  • Paige J.

    The food was really good; the atmosphere is pretty cool. My only complaints are: it's really tiny inside and you sit really close to the surrounding tables, and it was also really loud inside. I'd go back, regardless.

    (3)
  • Stephanie D.

    Health Food Rating - 93 When I first went there, the restaurant had a half-off deal going on. That deal is now over. The happy hour is a great time. The shrimp taco is soo gooood! I also like the mussels. Matter of fact, there is nothing I didn't like on the menu.... Nix that. I wasn't too big on the paella. It was too mushy. Maybe that was a one time thing. They have complimentary valet. I personally don't care for valet at all. But at least it's right behind the restaurant.

    (4)
  • Teresa C.

    Great tapa, good ambience and reasonably priced. Fun upbeat setting and they play music that isn't too loud you can't hear the people you're with. Recommend ordering: shrimp and grits with chorizo - best dish I ordered, sauce was fantastic, grits were really rich and creamy Garlic shrimp - similar shrimp as in above but served with diff sauce, very good Calamari - large portion for tapas, good breading, served with peppers that gave it a kick but weren't too spicy Mussels - good but not as awesome as treehouse's, broth was well flavored Others: Ahi tuna was served with mashed potatoes which was interesting but worked - only complaint is tuna was a little overlooked for ahi Sangria - wasn't too impressed, Eclipse de Luna still has best sangria I've tried

    (4)
  • Sherry W.

    Spanish fusion tapas. They also serve tacos as well. Setting would be a good happy hour or late night date spot. I thought all their dishes were mediocre with the exception of the carne asada/skirt steak with balsamic glaze and onion strings (Although it can be inconsistent, ah-mazing the first time, not bad the second time). Over-priced, for small portions. Good house sangria though.

    (2)
  • Ross K.

    Very predictable and tasty tapas restaurant. You pretty much can't go wrong on the menu. $10 all you can eat on Mondays isn't about volume of food, as much as trying things (that rock) that you wouldn't normally order. Order a couple of $4 (solid) house margaritas or discounted draft dos equis, as well and you are set. The patio is fun. It can get crowded for good reason. What is the secret to that fried chicken??! Free valet parking in the rear lot.

    (4)
  • L And F V.

    A freakin plus Great bartenders amazing food great drinks great location .... Love this place

    (5)
  • Bryn Y.

    This is a place that is dear to my heart. I have been going here for years for their great staff, great crowd and great food and drinks. This Noche location beget the term Sunday Funday because they serve $1 Dos Equis Lager all day every Sunday... Yes... $1 Dos Equis. This type of deal brings a robust 20-30 somethings crowd looking for a good time. I have made long-term friends here both with the patrons and with the staff. Noche has personable and talented bartenders, especially Mark and Sean, who are easily capable of concocting wonderful drinks and shots that you didn't even know you liked. While I have dined here on many occasions, I typically eat and drink at the bar so I have more extensive experience with the bartenders than with the wait staff. That said, I have never had a bad visit here. This is a Tapas restaurant, so you can expect smaller dishes in the $5-$10 each range, which is pretty typical of this genre, with each dish coming out as soon as it is ready. We LOVE their steak and chicken tacos and their calamari! The restaurant portion of this location does offer a more intimate setting- great for a date night and it's centrally located in one of the best neighborhoods in Atlanta- The Virginia Highlands. After dinner and drinks, you can easily walk around the corner or down the street to experience some fantastic nightlife. I left Atlanta for Los Angeles about a month ago, but I still miss Noche every Sunday.

    (5)
  • Ee Vonn Y.

    Mediocre margarita and the nachos were not that filling. This surprised my boyfriend and me considering that we just had dinner next door. The food was not memorable. However, this is absolutely a fun, loud, and crowded restaurant to go to. You'll enjoy your experience here more than the food.

    (2)
  • Michelle B.

    Love Noche and sitting outside !! It is an a very cute location of Vinings !! The Mojito are excellent and so are the margaritas !! I agree with one of the reviews that this was the worst Cuban sandwich I have ever had, they should take it off the menu. the ship and grits are excellent and so are the tacos, fish items and crab cakes. Everything is served when it is ready so sometimes everyone at the table received their food at different times, not an issue for our table but I can see how some people would not be thrilled with this pace of their dining experience. I love Noche and we will be back soon !!!

    (5)
  • David J.

    Noche has excellent food, and I would eat here again. I am craving their Grilled Marinated Steak Taco and Carne Asada as I write this review. My only complaints are that the restaurant was out of pork, the service was a bit slow, and the food was pricey. However, it was a busy Sunday afternoon and they had $1 Dos Equis. Great beer for a great price always makes me a forgivable man.

    (4)
  • Dorothy S.

    I had previously only known Noche for it's sangria, but recently tried the food and I'm a big fan! The carne asada is amazing, and $1 tacos on Mondays are a great deal! They don't have a huge wine selection, but I think they make up for it with their margaritas. Noche has definitely become a "go-to" after work place for my friends and me!

    (4)
  • Kisha M.

    It's certainly not the best tapas bar in town. But it will do in a pinch if you are looking for small plates and cocktails. The fish taco is pretty good. So is the sauteed spinach. I wasn't impressed with the patatas bravas. They weren't very "brava". I would say the overall value is decent, but again their is better tapas to be had in Atlanta.

    (2)
  • J Det D.

    Not impressed at all. Everything I had I could make at home and make it taste better. I had the Spinach and Arugula salad. The salad had very few cranberries or almonds and was dusted with the cotija cheese. The dressing, however, coated the salad. It was almost like the arugula and spinach had been dunked in water and then immediately covered in dressing. Not good. I also had the Assortment of Spanish Cheeses. Thin was the theme of this dish. 3 super thinly sliced pieces of cheese, 4 thinly sliced apple slices, 2 dates and 2 pieces of thinly sliced toasted bread. It felt like a dish my midwestern parents would throw together and offer as an exotic assortment of appetizers similar to the ones they had at the local Applebees. No dude, you got that stuff at Kroger and sliced it thinly. It was not impressive. The service was a tad odd, too. The server would rarely appear and never refilled our drinks or gave us straws. Then we'd have random workers from the restaurant come out and announce our food. 'SALAD? SALAD?" If you weren't seated near them they either leaned in on us to hand it to the person or we had to hand it to others at the table. Really?? Your boobs pressed up against my face and sweaty armpit are not what I want to see and smell right before I eat. Go somewhere else. This isn't worth your time or money.

    (2)
  • Kathy N.

    $2 Taco's on Mondays, can't be beat! Great skinny margaritas too!

    (3)
  • Stephen G.

    I knew of the Noche in Brookhaven but wasn't aware of the VA Highlands location until the Scoutmob feature. By the time I finally made it over there, the deal was over but I was still anxious to visit the restaurant. I've had their tacos before and they definitely get the seal of approval. This time, however, I wanted to try the tapas. The shrimp and grits is by far the best thing we had. I strongly recommend you try this one. The mussels were also very good, especially the chili broth they were served with. The paella was the most lacking in my opinion. Seemed a little bland compared to other dishes and needed some more flavor to it overall. However, the spanish sausage in the dish was very good. Service was great and this location has a better ambiance than the Brookhaven spot (in fairness, both locations kind of correlate with the neighborhood that they're in). I definitely recommend checking out Noche if you're a fan of fusion-style tacos and/or tapas.

    (3)
  • Chris K.

    Fish Tacos were good. It draws a clean crowd, but the place is a bit small to draw any decent sized crowd. At best, I'd say this place is best for a late night bite to eat just before you head home from a night of drinking in the Virginia Highlands. I'm quite the tougher review though mates :) Happy Hunting

    (3)
  • Rebecca L.

    Ok so the sangria gets 5 stars...my favorite I'm Atlanta! And the food is a 3...not Eclipse Di Luna but still ok. If you go opt to sit outside...much better atmosphere!

    (4)
  • Carrie Neal W.

    My second stop for Dining Out for Life was to help a friend who was hosting the fundraising at Noche. It'd been awhile since I'd paid a visit and it was all-around great, on top of being a place supporting a good cause. I tried several things I hadn't before, in addition to having the yummy Sangria I knew I liked. The calamari is very good - just a drizzling of a lightly creamy aioli type sauce on top, and (good in my book) mostly rings not tentacles - as are the chicken quesadillas (if you've read any of my Mexican restaurant reviews, you know how I feel about those!!). I also learned that they do nightly $5 drink specials - the Sangria, plus gin and a few other drinks - as well as several entrees. Most of the crowd, including everyone I knew, was in the bar area or the area just outside the open doors. The bartenders did a great and efficient job keeping up with the orders, food and drink-wise. The crowd was full, the atmosphere was fun, and I'm definitely putting Noche on my go-back-to list!

    (4)
  • Katrina M.

    What I loved: - That Heath bar Cheesecake! So much better than I expected. - The empanadas. Very well made. What was ok: - The Potato Crusted Salmon. A little salt would have gone a long way (and I'm not even a salt lover). But the presentation was lovely. Simply beautiful. - The Shrimp Taco. I sort of kept comparing it to Holy Taco's shrimp taco. This one lost the race, but it was still the best of the tacos I ate at Noche. - The Trailer Park Taco. Great name, classier McDonald's taste. What should change: - The service. Good god they're slow! You should only spend an hour and a half at lunch because of great drinks and conversation. Not because it's been 30 minutes since you placed that order for the Lobster Taco and you've given up on it because somehow you were able to put in a desert order with someone else and it arrived first. Sigh. - The prices. If each Taco came down by at least a buck, I might complain about the service just a little less. But only a little. The only reason this place should need scoutmob is because I wouldn't put up with waiting so long for food unless I was getting 50% off. But thanks to that nifty fine print, that didn't even happen. I want to give this place 3 stars, because 2 stars just looks so bad and I don't think this place sucks, per-say, but when I read what each stands for, "I've had better" seems to fit. Try Holy Taco.

    (2)
  • Brandon W.

    This is one of our favorite double date spots. Food is always amazing. Only downside is that it can be a little cramped inside at times. The trailor park taco is my favorite, along with the calamari, humas, and skirt stake. Everything is always very fresh. Be prepared to pay a few bucks for a valet parking tip (service is free though). The food is priced great so you can try a lot of new things.

    (4)
  • Kathleen M.

    Noche has excellent Tapa's and a really cool atmosphere! I love their Spanish potatoes, Lobster Taco's, and Hummus Dip, and Queso Fundido with Chips and Salsa! It also has a great patio for both cold and warm weather! They have $1 beers on Sunday as well!

    (5)
  • Elizabeth S.

    Good service. Decent food. Nothing exciting.

    (3)
  • Linda C.

    Overpriced, over crowded, and super mediocre. Why is this place so popular again? Ummm....went there with a friend last night. It was my first time. My friend raved about how good the food was. We got there kinda early (6pm) and copped two seats at the end of the bar (the curved spot in front of the window. Apparently the bartender doesn't serve people that sit in these seats. I sat there for 10 minutes wondering if I could get a drink of sangria, water, nibbles...hell, anything! No dice. We finally had to yell across the bar for the guy to acknowledge us. Now, for the vittles: The menu uses plural a lot for items that don't come in multiples. "Chicken tacos", "pulled pork tacos", "lobster tacos"....there was only ONE taco! WTF? Anywho, my friend ordered the chicken taco(s) and the lobster taco(s). He killed the chicken taco so I guess it was good to him. Didn't look that appetizing to me. His lobster taco(s) were coated with cheese with sprinkled bits of lobster. Are you kidding me?!?! I know I'm not in New England, but c'mon! I ordered the pulled pork taco and the Spanish antipasta plate. The antipasta plate had herbed olives, cured ham, spiced almonds, and olive bread. It was yummy- but then again that's not a hard dish to pull off. I make that at home. And I can't wrap my head around why they would call this dish antipasta. Spaniards don't use that word....that's Italian. As for the pulled pork taco(s), it was okay. Pork was very tender, toppings were cabbage and some other greens, but there was absolutely NO FLAVOR. Hella bland. Seriously...where was the lime? Cilantro? Something!!!! Lastly we both got Sangria and shared the potatoes bravas. Sangria was good. The potatoes came seasoned with some red, creamy, tangy dipping sauce. It was okay, but nowhere near as good as other tapas places. And can someone please tell me why there would be shrimp and grits on a friggin tapas bar menu??? As if you can't get that in every other restaurant here in Atlanta. Are you kidding me??? Ugh...I was so vexed with my food experience when I left. The place got really packed. It was jumping by 7:30pm-8pm. I have no idea why...the food is so damn medicore. It makes me wonder if these people have ever had real tapas. If they did, this place would be out of business in a heartbeat. Am I going back? Hells no.

    (2)
  • Carrie P.

    One of my besties kept telling me that we needed to go to Noche due to its deliciousness. Negative. I was shocked at how bad not only the service was, but the food also. I have a difficult time comprehending how Noche has been in business for long as it has and that my friend acutally thinks its delicious. It was THE WORSE tapas me and hubby have ever tried. I wouldn't eat here if I was dying of starvation, it's that bad.

    (1)
  • Sandra G.

    Definitely not what I expected on my second visit. Positive Feedback: (1) Great heated patio section. (2) Great attendance and service from the servers. (3) Quick on bringing drinks and food. (4) Coffee was not too watery. (5) The cheesecake was great! Negative Feedback: (1) Both times that I've been here, the inside smelt like dirty mop water and throw up. You could chew how thick the smell was. There is no excuse to still have the same horrible smell more repeatedly. (2) The entrees are only a few pieces (which I understand are tapas) but not worth the prices. I'd rather pay for tapas that will make me not regret paying for them.

    (3)
  • Michelle S.

    So here's how I do Noche. And trust me, Noche and I are good friends. 1. Reserve your table 2. Order drinks (very reasonably priced) 3. Once you get your table order tapas to share 4. Leave with a reasonably priced bill. I think that's why Noche and I are such great friends. The reasonably priced drinks and food. Combine that with a great atmosphere and you've got a solid start to a great night out in the highlands. It's the way to go. Is the food over the top amazing? Nope. But then again, over the top amazing usually costs a pretty penny and let's get real. I'm 23. Pretty pennies are hard to come by. Noche delivers quality food every time and I've never had a bad experience there.

    (3)
  • Juan M.

    We did the ScoutMob and it was a nice experience. Sitting at the bar is always a lot of fun for us and this time didn't disappoint; when we went it was still hot outside so we got the sangria and it went down well. Lots of people watching (which is fun for us) and good food. IMHO, stick to the Spanish tapas items as they really hit the spot.

    (3)
  • Kari S.

    Other than a long wait to get a table, this place is great. I've been here twice and it's been packed on Monday nights both times. While difficult to meander to and from your table, the mass of people does lend to the ambiance. The food is terrific. It's little. And on little plates. Inventive and appetizing small plates are brought out not-too-fast and not-too-slow. I love this type of eating. Variety in a meal is like icing on the cake to me, so Noche is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta. I also love that you can reorder the item or items you liked at the end of the food parade. While each plate seems small (they're tapas), I've never walked away hungry. The last time I sat on the back patio, a thunderstorm broke through the night and warm rain fell just feet from our table. We were protected though, and the food just kept on coming. So many flavors on so many little plates. I just love it.

    (4)
  • Brian H.

    I was a little leery about going here because I've never been a big fan of tapas, but this place won me over - probably because it's got a good mix of different types of food. I'm a big fan of the fried chicken with potatoes and the beef kabob. Each has a little kick, but they're not too spicy. The guacamole's great too. The drinks are good - and pretty strong usually. I always like to sit outside, as the dining room can get pretty loud and crowded.

    (4)
  • Roger A.

    Not an authentic Tapas place, but the food was OK. Nice geography, too. There are several better tapas places in Atlanta, but this one is passable. Their niche might be the tapas place for people who like tapas but who have friends who would rather go to a fusion Latin restaurant with options to have a taco. Not a small group of folks I'm sure.

    (3)
  • JEWELe M.

    iLove LoVe LOVE the Tapas hours @ Noche!!!! Great food for half the cost! Who wouldn't love it?!??! My favorite were the chicken taco and queso dip. The chicken taco had great texture with the fixings and the queso was so rich! I'm so glad my boyfriend lives a walk away from this spot! I can't wait to go back for the happy hour and try the other tapas!

    (4)
  • Ashley C.

    I went to Noche a noche con mi novio. Sorry, couldn't resist. My spanish sucks. Anyway, it was a great experience. They were really crowded, as many people have mentioned before in their reviews, BUT luckily we were able to get a table with no wait at all. I wish we could have made it for the half off tapas but I think it was still worth the cost. The drinks were great. I had the Carnival and mi novio had the Coconut Creme Pie. Delicioso! As far as the tapas themselves were concerned, I wasn't too concerned because they were pretty tasty. I wasn't that excited about the salmon wrapped in potato with a lobster cream sauce (as delicious as that sounds, I wasn't impressed). The salmon was just overcooked for me. And being black, if I say something is overcooked, you KNOW it was overcooked! We also tried the fried chicken w/ the black bean potato cake mmmmm delish!!!! The calamari was great too (kinda hard to mess that up although some do), the skirt steak (swimming in delish sauce and cooked at perfect MR), Oh and the noche salad which was good for what it was worth (cucumbers, chick pea, cherry tomato, sw ranch)....and I think that was it. (Dang did they eat the whole menu in one noche?)

    (4)
  • Gene G.

    The best thing I can say about this place is that if your new to tapas and want a busy atmosphere then this is the place. None of the dishes have any type of novelty or excellent presentation. I've been 3 times and have always left unsatisfied. Noche doesn't have good service, freshness, and its loud (could be bad or good). Go here if your the introverted and less of a risk taker, for me its just not a good fit. I might have thought this place was awesome at 18-22. I'm usually long winded on these things, but this establishment isn't worth my time. Pros Exciting Atmosphere Cons Food Service Novelty Presentation Other Items to note Loud Packed

    (2)
  • Heather B.

    Delicious! First things first holy delicious margaritas! YUM YUM! Any place that serves a pitcher of red bull and vodka for only $15 is okay with me. While they have a special spot for vegetarian meals the choices were meh. I was with two vegetarians when we went here and they found a few things but compared to the rest of the menu I was not impressed. The food was awesome I got one of the specials of the day and the fish taco (which was perfect). The food was great and the atmosphere was even better the prices were a bit steep but for good food one can't really argue the price. I will definitely be back!

    (3)
  • D.L H.

    This place is hit or miss. The empanadas, lots of flavor and goodness. The lobster tacos, yuka (when available) and much more on the good side of things. The best advice I can give you for this place is do not stray off course. Go with what you know you like or else you may end up with very bland food(brisket). I personally did not like many of the options on the menu that we got, and of course it is very over priced due to the area it is in. Lastly great desert had, the apple bread something or the other. I just wish we got more than a TINY and I mean TINY portion of ice cream (maybe one bite each).

    (3)
  • Holly H.

    Overrated, unfortunately. After hearing amazing things about Noche, I was severely disappointed. Want great tapas? Go to Eclipse di Luna. Exponentially better.

    (2)
  • Lauren N.

    Pros: Atmosphere, Location, Size, Drinks, Good Food Cons: Parking Noche is one of my favorite "go-to" places in Atlanta. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and the atmosphere is always vibrant and attracts a trendy crowd of young twenty-somethings. I've been here for my birthday twice, friend's birthday dinners (just went to one last night!), $10 monday night tapas, date nights, or just drinks with friends. Regardless of occassion, it's always fun. Food-wise, my recommendations include the following: - Potato-wrapped salmon - Hummus plate (large portion...you can share) - Noche house salad with goat cheese and roasted peppers (salads here are generally large as well) - Grilled vegetable flat bread with goat cheese & cilantro pesto (so good, just tried this last night!) Beware of small portions if you order the tacos or sauted spinach. More important than the food, are the drinks! They are great. Really interesting and delicious cocktails and sangria (and I'm not usually a fan). A lot of people come here just for the bar. The place is noisy. Call ahead to make a reservation as the place gets packed and people stay there late. The service is great, atmosphere trendy. Overall, with two tapas and a drink expect to spend around $25...adds up quickly! It's a good time and I will definitely be back.

    (4)
  • Eli J.

    I like Noche. It gets ridiculous crowded sometimes so I start early. The wait staff is the best in town and the bartenders rock! Food is always good and priced well. Tapas happy hour is the best deal in town. Go there if you haven't and if you have, go again.

    (4)
  • Caitlin N.

    I thought the food here was good, not great, but good. My only real complaint was the speed the food came out in. My group ordered 8 tapas and they all came out at the same time. I would have liked if a few came out at a time. I felt that the food we didn't try first was getting cold and it rushed the whole meal.

    (3)
  • Claire M.

    The tapas were fairly hit-and-miss -- luckily for us, we ordered a bunch of hits! The skirt steak with tobacco onions was phenomenal. We wished we had ordered one person, that's how savory the marinade was on the perfectly tender meat. Another winner was the Trailer Park Taco...the mix of fried chicken and queso was so tasty. The chicken quesadilla was much better than I expected of such a basic. The meh things we ordered -- tuna steak, chicken empanadas -- were easy enough to overlook since we had plenty of other food. In retrospect, though, I wish we had ordered 12 orders of the skirt steak and 512 Trailer Park Tacos! And as you can call from the taco name, this is not a traditional tapas place. That's fine -- I didn't expect it to be. If you're expecting a little slice of Madrid in a trendy part of Atlanta, you're SOL -- so don't. :)

    (3)
  • Mia P.

    We planned to eat and have some drinks at Noche on a Tuesday evening. We came in and there were many empty tables. We ordered a table for 5 and because 3 of us were still not there they let us wait in the hall way for 35 minutes. I have asked them again: "we want to sit and order some drinks and food already, you have many vacant tables", the hostess denied. Because the bar was so full we could not even have a drink while standing and waiting. Besides that she was very unfriendly that honestly, I will never go back there. When the other 3 friends arrived we decided not to stay.

    (1)
  • Amy V.

    Love it! Great atmosphere, great service, great food and great drinks. What more could you want? I didn't take advantage of the $10 all you can eat tapas since I really wasn't super hungry. I ordered the sangria ($5 special in a large glass...woo woo!) and my dinner companion ordered a beer which was served in a frosty mug which was perfect since it was pretty warm inside. He had the grilled chicken and vegies which he said was amazing. Upon the recommendation of our waitress I had the BBQ pork. It was served between two plantain cakes and topped with onion strings. Oh my gosh, the mix of flavors and textures was amazing. The next time I go I am for sure getting the all you can eat and trying the "chef's selection!" A cautionary note to those who don't like noisy crowds: It gets packed and noisy! I love the energetic atmosphere, but I understand that it's not for everyone.

    (4)
  • Jennifer B.

    ALL YOU CAN EAT TAPAS FOR $10.00??? YES PLEASE!! the calamari is awesome! I love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (4)
  • Glenn A.

    the here to serve restaurants are fairly good . the beef i have is the expiration on the gift cards. i bought some gift cards for some clients and they were slow to use them and when they went there they were turned down . made my business look terrible. don't buy their gift cards .

    (1)
  • Liz D.

    Ah, Kit....you're being a little tough on Noche! I have been going to Noche regularly for their week nights specials for 5+ years...it is one of my favorite places! I give Noche 3 stars for food, but I would give it 4.5 stars for ambiance. Whether you go there for $1 Dos Equis on Sunday, $3 margaritas & $10 All-You-Can-Eat tapas on Monday (select menu...but always very good variety), or $3 Sangria on Wednesday...it's always a good time. The food is nothing to write rave reviews about, but it's good & the drinks are strong. There is always a good crowd of friendly people at the bar. If you are dead set to enjoy the $1 beer on Sunday, be prepared to fight the crowd...the place is sure to be packed. If you drop in, tell Mark Liz says hi....I will miss Noche when I move to San Francisco! I have had many fun "girls nights" at Noche!

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  • cody d.

    Despite the questionable concept of serving vodka redbull by the pitcher, the reasturant was surprisingly good.

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  • Pamela M.

    Noche' is one of my favorite tapas places. Great menu and pricing and nice location in the Highlands. I like sitting outside on thier makeshift patio ... LOL. The patio can be kinda intimate but it faces a parking lot below in the back , so much for a view. It does not however take away from the food or service. Good drinks, I like thier Sangria's. Noche' will remain an ole fav on my list

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  • David S.

    I can't give Noche more than 3 stars. I just can't. It is not on the level of better restaurants in Atlanta like La Tavola next door, or Agave, Canoe, etc. Frankly, if it weren't for the $2 Tecate and a few delicious plates, I would probably give it 2 stars. But I'll come back to that. You know the odd thing about this place? For a restaurant that is centered around the idea of Spanish style tapas and flavors, their Spanish-inspired dishes are usually the most disappointing. For instance: the Safron Paella. No flavor at all. I'll just take their word for it that it does indeed contain safron, because I couldn't taste it. The rice was mushy and bland, and the meats (shrimp, chicken, sausage, mussels) were dry and lacking flavor. They also have a spanish ham plate that comes with various cured meats. Ugh. The meat is a step above what you'd find in a deli. It's just so odd that their spanish dishes are so bland. It's not that the menu is bad, it's just not executed very well. They do have some winners, though, don't get me wrong. My favorite dish in the entire place is simply called "Carne Asada". Fantastic cut of skirt steak, grilled medium-rare (my choice) served with tobacco fried onions and a balsamic glaze. Pound for pound it is one of the best dishes in Atlanta. I eat it every time I come here. I also like the deviled eggs, the fried chicken, shrimp and grits. When we lived OTP, we came here somewhat frequently. What does it say for Noche that, after moving to the Highlands in February, we've only visited this place twice in ~ 8 months?

    (3)
  • Abhi K.

    Noche is a very standard tapas bar. There is nothing too special about it, but it is certainly not bad. On Monday nights, they have all you can eat tapas for $10. It is usually a good deal. The service here is generally very fast, especially considering that the place is packed on Mondays and the servers are constantly running to and from the kitchen. Have a pitcher of sangria. It's really good here!

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  • A M.

    The food and service were good as usual, but YOU GOTTA BRING BACK THE POTATO CRUSTED SALMON-IT WAS THE BEST ITEM ON THE MENU!!!

    (4)
  • Josh G.

    If you're local, this is a Tues, Weds spot. Thursday is Emory crash night, Fri-Sun is full of suburbanite tourists, Mon. is some over-crowded all-you-can-eat night...or was once anyway. But, Tues and Weds. are great. At least they were when we haunted the Highland. The food truly is great.

    (4)
  • Jeremy A.

    Ive been here on two separate occasions to check out the 10 dollar all you can eat tapas deal that they do on Monday nights. Its pretty good but the selection can sometimes be limited and it gets super packed. If you haven't been though definitely start out your experiences by checking out the all you can eat tapas, so you can have an idea if you like the place enough to pay full price on your second visit ;)

    (3)
  • Carmen S.

    The best mojitos in Atl, especially the coconot mojito. Love the fried Lobster. Overall great service!!!

    (5)
  • Matt C.

    first time in this location last night. have been dragged to the one in brookhaven several times, and never been happy with the food. hoped this would be different, as i've always thought the noche menu looks great on paper.. but i walked away with the same experience... some good, mostly bad. service was good here, though, which is always a problem at the brookhaven location. tried their watermelon margarita which was definitely the highlight of the visit: probably the most refreshing summer drink i've tried... although very girly looking on the table. my fault there.. started with one of the few things i've really liked at noche.. the bibb salad. then decided to go with what i thought would be a 'safe' item, the cuban sandwich. it was awful, and easily the worst cuban sandwich i've ever had in my life.. the roast pork tasted like a sloppy joe, and the bread was already a soaked and gooey mess when it got to the table. avoid that one for sure..

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  • Tastybeverages T.

    This place used to be one of my wife and I's favorite places in the highlands, with great food and a great happy hour deal for 1/2 priced tapas. We rolled in there today expecting the same, but the 1/2 priced tapas are long gone, some of the old favs are gone/changed, and the food quality has also gone down hill. We got three things, nachos, potato encrusted salmon, and a scallop dish. The nachos were good, but nachos are hard to screw up. Next, my wife's old standby the potato-encrusted salmon came out. The sauce and garnishes have changed, and not for the better. It was overcooked and under-seasoned. Finally the scallop dish, with scallops so rubbery that I could barely finish them without washing down a big gulp of water. All in all, this place has gone down hill, and I don't know if it is the new management group or what, but I won't be spending one more dime there. On a positive note, at least the service was still good.

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  • Lindsey H.

    Shrimp and grits is my favorite. Nice drink specials for us fruity drink ladies.

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  • Jeff L.

    noche is atlantas classic best f***** bar in the city my suggestion is to get up here get about 10 dollar drafts every sunday all sunday long because you're not gonna find anything better then this place. I mean I got 2 dollar beers in my hands a bum with a stripper moves getting down next to me how u gonna beat that?

    (5)
  • Lydia L.

    Ah yes, another Here To Serve restaurant. I think that some of these reviews are kind of harsh. I'm a big tapas fan, and while the tapas here don't compare to Spain, they're definitely not horrible. I think the best time to come IS the Monday night $10 all-you-can-eat tapas (ahem and $3 margaritas). At least with this option you get to sample what you want, and order it as many times as you would like without ever going over...$10. It's a high-energy, fun environment. Generally though, the menu is pretty weak in terms of quality. I've tried the queso fundido, spanish fried potatoes, fried green tomatoes, hummus, mozz and tomatoes, calamari, spanish cheeses, potato crusted salmon, mini crab cakes, hmmm ok most of the menu when I've gone with large parties. Nothing is spectacular, but it's certainly not bad. Great for a girls night out (on Monday). Get drinks and just go to enjoy.

    (3)
  • Amy P.

    $10 All You Can Eat Tapas on Monday nights! We showed up at 5:30 when the doors opened and were escorted outside because of the number of reservations that night. It was a cold evening in Atlanta and the ceiling heaters did not do much to keep us warm, so instead we stuffed our bellies with food. The menu that night included corn chowder, iceburg lettuce and blue cheese dressing (really?!), chicken taquitos (the table favorite), mahi mahi with grits, pork, and penne pasta with sauce (yes, just noodles and sauce). What do you expected for $10? The food was good and the atmosphere was fun, but the company of my friends was the best part of the evening. Iceburg lettuce with blue cheese dressing... really!?

    (3)
  • Erika S.

    The food was divine. I love the small plate serving style. Some really interesting but delicious combinations (crab cakes with a jalapeño tartar sauce). We had the fried green tomatoes, grilled chicken quesadilla, Spanish potatoes, crab cakes, and calamari. Great for sharing among friends. The desserts were heavenly... 3 for $10. We had the creme brulee, heath bar cheese cake, and apple bread pudding. Sunday night is $1 Dos Equis night which was such a good deal! Margaritas were $5. The waitress let us try the sangria in a small cup before we ordered, free of charge, which was so nice! The sangria was good too ($5) but we decided we were in the mood for margaritas and beer. The place was packed. Must have been the beer specials. It was also REALLY hot, at sometimes unbearable. We were sliding off of the vinyl booths because of sweat. Sorry if that is TMI, but you have no idea how hot it was! Overall great food, great service. I recommend it.

    (5)
  • Dio S.

    Intimate (though noisy) setting with a patio (though not much of a view). Tapas selection tends to be a bit boring, both in preparation and ingredients. Come to think of it, also in taste. A lot of simply grilled items, not very many braised, stewed, roasted, or otherwise more labor and skill intensive preparations that you can find at a few better tapas restaurants in town. Most of these are decent and don't offend the senses. Bread is average. Good skirt steak and lobster taco, mainly because it's not easy to mess these up. Specials are an attraction. $10 all you can eat Mondays and $1 beer on Sundays. $3 Margarita. More than 50 different premium tequilas. In my experience the Mojitos are simple and good, if expensive. All you can eat is disappointing in that it is off of an even more boring and smaller menu than the regular menu. You don't complain only because: the price really is low; you are getting hammered from drinking all those $3 margaritas; the decor/music is good enough to divert your attention. For truly great tapas, keep looking.

    (3)
  • Liz F.

    I'm a fan of tapas restaurants and Noche is no exception. We tried the fried plantains, sauteed spinach, bbq salmon, potato-wrapped salmon, and cheesecake for desert. The spinach was so-so, but everything else was very tasty! The bbq salmon was *amazing*! I tried both the sangria and the margaritas and would definitely recommend the margaritas. Our waiter was very nice and knowledge about the food and gave really great recommendations.

    (4)
  • Ken L.

    This place is just meh... for me. Overpriced... It was packed on a friday night... I ordered the empanadas, mussels, and paella and tried some of the seared tuna and calamari as well. The empanadas were just filled with some pulled chicken that didn't have too much flavor and the crust was a little too thick. I did like the dry mango salsa on top of the chicken empanadas although I wish there was some kind of glaze or moisture to go with the dish instead of the dry pastry and the dry chicken. For 6 dollars... this was a little overpriced... The mussels kind of smelled funny and not all of them were opened. There were cloves of garlic (unminced) in the tomato broth and it just seems like not a lot of care went into this dish... I guess when you do tapas and you are trying to make a large variety of dishes, not all of the dishes are going to be made with much thought and care, but I thought the piece of bread that came with it was going to have some kind of garlic butter on it, instead I just got a piece of toasted french bread. Overpriced at 8 dollars. The paella I liked more than the empanadas and the mussels, however, it was a little too salty for my tastes. The first bite of it was good, but then afterwards when you keep eating it, the salt kind of overwhelms the taste of the ingredients. Maybe I should have asked for a slice of lemon to squeeze some lemon juice over the paella to give it an extra dimension but the paella was just okay. 9 dollars... for a small plate of paella (you can get a much larger size plate at la fonda for the same price)... hmm disappointing. The sangria was good though... I really wanted to like this place, but I guess the more popular you get... the more you can get away with serving mediocre food at a high price.

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  • Gregory P.

    With a slew delicious tapas and $2 Tecate, Noche is a great place to enjoy some food and drinks with friends before going out in Virginia Highlands. What is most impressive though is the atmosphere and experience are a unique blend of seemingly contradictory ideas. It has an outdoor dining feel without really being outdoors. It is high tempo but laid back. It is crowded, but you only notice the people you are with when seated. My personal favorites on the menu are the hummus and pita bread, salt & pepper calimari and the carne asada. In terms of tapas in Atlanta, it is unbeatable. I've sampled a couple other places like Loca Luna and Twist, but they have nothing on the tastiness of Noche.

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  • Shane A.

    Hooray for 1/2 Price Tapas through the week! I love popping in right after work when they have 1/2 priced tapas from 5-630pm. It may be early but it gets me and my GF in for a good time! Last night we had a fried lobster tail, asparagus in a balsamic glaze, huge pork chop with phillo wrapped sweet potato puree AND lamb gyros WITH 2 Tecate beers apiece (4 total @ $2 all day). We ended up with a stellar tab of about $25! LOVE IT!

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  • Heather P.

    Go. To. Noche. Seriously, right now. Go check it out. The review will still be here when you get back. ... Did you go? Did you? Wasn't it AWESOME? We have to talk about how awesome it was!! Ohmygodit'ssoawesome. 'Twas many a year ago when my boyfriend first took me to Noche. I had only had tapas once before, at Cafe Babareeba in Chicago, and was eager to try it again. Noche was not then, and has never been, a disappointment. The atmosphere is lovely. The patio is heated, so even when it gets cold (even as cold as it's been lately), you can dine al fresco. The bar area is tiny and cramped, but people gather in the hall outside to smoke and wait for tables. The section in the back is more for dining in. It's smallish, so unless you like crowded bars or waiting, I'd make a reservation. The fare is an interesting mix of Spanish and Southern, with a static menu and daily rotating specials. (I've never had the all-you-can-eat Mondays, so I can't comment.) However, I've never had anything that wasn't completely delicious. Things at Noche that will blow your mind: * Spanish fried potatoes, little spiced chunks of potato served with a delicious, light and creamy roasted red pepper dipping sauce * Grilled chicken quesadilla on a spinach tortilla with fresh guacamole with a kick of lime, roasted corn pico de gallo, and a drizzle of aioli * Tender, flavorful grilled skirt steak with a balsamic-reduction-jus and a mound of thin, crispy onion strings (which soak up the tangy jus and OM NOM NOM oh my God tastegasm) * Pulled barbecue pork on corn cakes (he eats the pork, I eat the corn cakes, which are tender and delicious) I could go on. We returned to Noche for V-Day this year, as it is a favorite of ours. We always get the queso fundido with tri-colored tortilla chips and two kinds of salsa (the tomatillo salsa is wonderful), and this time also sampled the spiced almonds and marinated olives, which are just as great as they sound. The service is prompt, tapas come out as they're made, which makes for a leisurly dining experience, and the sangria here... wow. It is wow sangria. Even people who don't like boozy drinks can appreciate it. Something I don't understand: People are complaining about how expensive it is. Yes, if everyone at your table gets a few of the fried lobster tail tapas, it's going to be expensive ($9, the priciest on the menu.) However, they have a good selection for $4 or $5. To put that in perspective, a Quarter Pounder with Cheese (sandwich only) will probably run you just under $4. Yargh. For a nice dinner for the two of us, including tax, tip, and a pitcher (yes, pitcher) of sangria, dinner was under $50. Do you people just have a skewed perception of what "decent" is?

    (5)
  • Tyler W.

    My wife and I love this place. The tapas are great. It was the first restaurant we visited when we moved to Atlanta and have been regulars ever since. It reminded us of a place we loved back home in Philly. The menu has a nice sized selection and is reasonably priced. And the drinks were great. If you're looking for a good place to eat or just hang out at the bar I would definitely recommend it.

    (5)
  • Jessica S.

    The name is fitting, because Noche sure comes alive at night. It seems the later it gets, the more packed the restaurant becomes. Tonight I went here for the second time, and when we arrived at 7:30 p.m. our group of 6 was seated right away. When we left at 9 p.m., it looked like there was a small wait. Those crazy night owls! The Nitty Gritty Anyway, let's get down to what really matters- Is this place any good? Yes, Noche is good. It deserves four starts in my book. I can't give Noche five stars because the food won't blow you away. While the food's good, it isn't the "best you've ever had". What Noche does have is a vibrant atmosphere, cheap drinks (the large sangria won me over), great location, good menu selection and pretty good service. This place is also great for groups. If you have loud friends (or just a loud, obnoxious laugh like me), then this is the place for you! It is not an intimate date place because it can get loud, but it's a great place for some good 'ole fashion fun. The menu also has something for everyone- and nothing on the menu is overwhelming. You know when you pick up a menu and you can't pronounce anything on it (yea, embarrassing I know)? Not here- it's just your good 'ole fashion tacos, calamari, etc. Bottom Line Noche is worth trying, especially if you want a fun night out with friends! I can't say that you'll be blown away, but I do think you'll enjoy yourself (especially after a sangria or two). Happy eating!

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  • Dalla A.

    I was really not into this place. Was in Atlanta for work & came here on 2 recommendations. My coworker & I tried about 6 dishes total and only one of them, the chocolate tres leches dessert, was anything special at all. None of the dishes really came together. Spicy jalapeño margarita wasn't spicy at all & didn't taste like jalapenos, and the "best mojito in Atlanta" wasn't anywhere near the best according to my friend. Also the heated porch was so hot we were really uncomfortable-- when it's 55 degrees outside there is no need to blast the heat up that high.

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  • Tiffany D.

    Great place for a night out with the girls for dinner. The prices for food and drinks are pretty good. If going out after dinner there are a lot of cool bars walking distance from the restaurant. The food is good quality for the price you pay. We ordered the fried lobster tails, chicken quesadilla, queso, calamari, paella, and a couple different tacos. We all shared the items and where pretty full for it being six of us sharing the items. This is a place I will defiantly be back at again.

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  • Allison H.

    It's probably just not my scene, I was here for a friend's birthday dinner, but I got a weird vibe from this place. I'm still giving them four stars because I don't really have a reason, they did everything right, except have a private parking lot. The place has a nice ambiance, if you're into that, and all the food I had was really good, but nothing stood out as delicious. I tried the potato crusted salmon, the trailer park taco, and the spanish fried potatoes. It was a little pricey for my tastes, I love my cheap dive bars, so help me, God. We were a party of 13 and got very well taken care of. 18% gratuity added in, which is totally cool and expected. I would recommend this place to people I thought would like it, if that makes any sense. I just probably won't be back any time soon.

    (4)
  • Blake B.

    Noche is a decent place to drop in and drop out, but hanging out here is pretty difficult unless its a slow night. The bar is a small area that gets packed quickly, and once they stop serving food in the evening no one really goes into the restaurant part of the building. They have some fantastic margaritas and mojitos for which they charge a bit higher prices than other places I've been. I've snacked on some of their tapas treats and gotten full and pleased, even though the food isn't anything unusual. Standard tapas fare. Since Tequila tends to get you pretty drunk pretty fast, the crowd here can by turns by obnoxious. I had to fight off a waiter here (who I couldn't tell if was on or off service) from groping my girlfriend in the crowd. Definitely a more Buckhead-style gathering than other Midtown acts (though thus is the nature of the Highlands).

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  • Kari F.

    Noche is always a big hit with me and my group! The tapas are delicious and reasonably priced, the drinks are well made and they always have specials, and it's within walking distance for us. The only downsides are the long waits on weekend nights and the noise! When full you have to shout to be heard. My boyfriend and I usually order 4-6 tapas for the two of us and leave full, spending an average of $20-$30 each. My top picks: Almost anything from the daily specials, especially the pan seared flounder and fried oysters they had this past Sunday. Any lamb specials they have. Fried lobster tail, calamari, fried plantains, grilled NY strip, fried chicken and chipotle mashed potatoes, spanish fried potatoes, and the queso with chips and salsa. Drinks: My favorite is the prickly pear margarita. The guys like the daily $2 Tecate and on Sundays, $1 Dos XX. Not a big fan of the sangria, though.

    (5)
  • Chris M.

    All I have to say is that when I asked if they had tortilla, "you know the Spanish tortilla made with egg and potatoes," (a staple of any tapas place anywhere) the server had no idea what I was talking about and said their "tortillas are made of flour." Tapas restaurant????

    (1)
  • Dawn M.

    I enjoyed good drinks and good food here with my mother and my aunt. Shrimp and grits, fish tacos, and the coconut battered lobster tail were all delicious. My aunt enjoyed a couple of house margaritas, my mom went for lemon drop martinis, and I chilled with some Tecate. We sat on the patio which was conveniently located to an electrical outlet, so I got to be one of "those people" who charges their cell phones in public. Overall, we had a great experience and knowing my mom, we will be back.

    (4)
  • Jennifer L.

    Noche is a great little spot in Virginia Highlands. Tapas are great - really. Don't waste your time on the salads - not creative or even good - don't hold tot he rest of the menu. Service is hit or miss - more miss than hit but the atmosphere and the bar make up for it. I've had to wait at the bar while waiting on a (very late girlfriend) and was never uncomfortable - great neighborhood feel and easy to meet new people. Be sure to make a reservation on Friday or Saturday night or you'll have a bit of a wait. Defintely a place you should check out!

    (3)
  • Gleni J.

    Yay I have an update! Me and a group of friends went to Noche to have a little going away dinner for me since I was moving back to Brooklyn. We came here on a Saturday night and boy was that place packed. We were like 11 deep of people and we basically arrived at 9:30 pm. We had requested seats and was told we wouldn't have a spot until 11:30. Yes it was my fault for not making reservations but hey... We ended up waiting around and I'm sorry to the host for being a constant nagger but I just wanted to know if the time had shortened lol. But he was really helpful and tried hard throughout the night to get us spots. And what do you know, we got seated around 10:50. We were waiting for a group of people that were sitting there for atleast a good 3-4 hrs. I would of thought on a busy night they would of had limits but I guess not. Now onto the food...I had ordered the pulled pork on plaintain cakes, empanadas and the skirt steak. Wow, they were really really good. I didn't get to sample anybody else's food but it all looked good. Me and the boyfriend ordered a pitcher of sangria, and yeah that tasted really good. My friend had ordered something which he didn't end up liking, but they replaced it for him without adding any additional monies. All in all, service was good, food great...wait time...ugh crazy lol, but it was a big group of us which they were able to accommodate shorter than the said time. I do see myself coming back when I go back for a visit in ATL.

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  • Apryl E.

    Great variety of tapas and drinks

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  • Thomas B.

    Tapas Galore, $1 Dos Equis on Sundays, and $1 Tacos on Mondays... What's not to love? Last night I made my way over to Noche in Vinings and left with only a $15 dollar tab. I had the chicken empanadas (not my fav but filling for $5) and split 10 beers with a friend. This is a good chill spot with a nice patio. They also have a tequila bar in the back if your a tequila fan. Service was quick and the bar tender was spot on. This will become a regular spot for summer nights.

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  • Courtney D.

    I love Noche! The staff, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the music, the patio....everything is fabulous! They have specials nearly every night and they are all totally worth fighting the crowd over! * $1 beer (Dos Equis) on Sundays * $10 ALL YOU CAN EAT, yes!...all you can eat, tapas on Mondays * $5 Margaritas/$5 Sangria/$3 Vodka drinks/$2 Tecate EVERY day of the week Doesn't get much better than that. Tapas you MUST try out: the Grilled NY Strip Steak with Chipotle Au Jus, the Sun-burnt Tuna Steak with Mole Amarillo (my personal favorite!), Fried Chicken with Chipotle Mashed Potatoes and Natural Jus, Fried Lobster Tail with Spicy Apricot Glaze, and ANY of the tacos (grilled chicken, crispy fish, lobster, &/or grilled steak) -- all of the above are out of this world good. So good. Lots of good drinks and shots paired with awesome bartenders that will definitely take good care of you! Go, go, go!

    (5)
  • Katee L.

    Ahh. $10 all you can eat tapas on Monday nights. Where else can you find such a deal? Not in NY, I can tell you that! Sangria was great for $5. Rounds of tapas coming, not just one little dinky plate for the entire party, but individual plates! Oh Atlanta, how I miss thee. If you plan on trying out this great deal, make sure to make reservations!

    (3)
  • Cassandra C.

    This place is the hip tapas restaurant you have dreams about. The food is reasonably priced. I went on Monday tapas night, so you get great portions of food for under ten dollars. I ordered a sweet alcoholic drink to go with my tapas which was a perfect way to start the night. The amount of food was perfect and you had the opportunity to choose two more plates of your favorite tapas. My only qualm is that the tapas weren't very vegetarian friendly, yet it was more food for the rest of the party at my table since I did not partake in the animals served! The service is if-y. I've only been once but I have to say if I was a server at a chaotic tapas restaurant night for specials..I probably wouldn't be the happiest server either.

    (4)
  • Shannon W.

    Fried apricot lobster tail #thatisall

    (5)
  • Emily C.

    I came here solely for the "$10 all-you-can-eat Tapas on Monday night." I love tapas, and I'm cheap, so it seemed like a good combo. And I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much, but these tapas were pretty terrible. I feel bad judging, because I kind of deserve to eat bad tapas if I'm only going to shell out 10 bucks for them, but STILL!-- some of this stuff was practically inedible. Or cold. Or just, gross. Like, my college cafeteria served better food than this. The table next to us wisely opted out of "all-you-can-eat" in favor of actual tapas on the actual menu. They looked delicious. I kept staring at their plates and plates of breads and meats and cheese thinking "why oh why am I so cheap?!?" Thank god for the sangria. I will never again order all-you-can-eat tapas. I should take this as a lesson and vow to be less cheap, but lord knows I'll be back for $1 Dos Equis.

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  • Arjun R.

    Absolutely infinitely terrible. It is stupefying to me how they can send out the food that they do and simultaneously be as crowded as they seem to be on a regular basis. The Sangria pitcher tasted like fruit concentrate and nothing more. Ordered the fried lobster tail and could smell it long before it arrived at our table. Honestly speaking it was rancid. Ordered three jalapeno sliders for the table (two medium, one medium-well) - and they all were similarly charred and overdone. There was no discernible jalapeno component to it. Shrimp ceviche was a few sad shrimp heaped on top of nacho chips and shredded iceberg lettuce. The only edible dish (only just so) was the seafood paella. Even so the flavor was lacking and the mussels when opened out literally had a single fork-prongs worth of actual mussel in them. All in all a highly disappointing and unsatisfactory meal.

    (1)
  • Maura F.

    The food is good, and they have great drink specials, especially on Sunday. It's young and a good spot for dinner/drinks before a night out. The goat cheese fritters are amaaazing. The tacos and the calamari are good too. My biggest complaint is that the food is pricey for the portion sizes and quality.

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  • Amanda G.

    I'm only reviewing on the bar. It was packed! $2 tecates are drinkable and I like the space, but I'd prob try to go back on a week night. Fri night there was no space to move.

    (3)
  • Lindsay M.

    Noche is a tapas bar located right in Virginia Highlands. I went with a friend on a Wed. night, so not the most popular night which I am sure made our experience less eventful, but also led to prompt seating and quick food delivery. Our waitress was good- I always appreciate a waitress who can honestly recommend good food and drinks. I got the Strawberry Basil Mojito- and trust me I was scared as well when I heard the name. It was a recommendation, and I tend to like drinks that venture off the beaten bath a little so I thought this might be an interesting concotion. However, after the initial weird taste the drink was refreshing and matched the outside atmosphere for the night. I had a good meal here- a little pricey I felt but the drinks were good and the tapas hot and fresh. My friend and I split four different tapas- we got the hummus, BBQ salmon, crabcakes, and the vegetable flat bread. I personally thought that the hummus and the salmon were the highlights of the meal. The hummus and warm pita bread it came with were a good appetizer. The BBQ salmon was hot and the fish was fresh- nothing worse than tasting seafood that is not fresh. The vegetable flat bread I found a little dissapointing, slightly greasy, and turned out to be the only tapa that was left unfinished on our table. In general, a good night out, and great drinks. The tapas were good, not outstanding, but worth a visit. I keep using the word good in this review- and thats because it was just good, not outstanding. I would come back for sure- but there are a lot more restaurants I would like to try in the area first.

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  • Tina W.

    Should be more like 4.5 stars. I'm NEVER disappointed by the variety of food, but the crowd at the bar (which is TINY) and waiting list can be intimidating (don't let that detour you). Get there well before 6PM to take advantage of 1/2 off tapas (try the paella) and be sure to order the $5 margarita OR sangria...they're great!

    (5)
  • Elizabeth N.

    The Virginia Highlands area is really expanding from what I can tell. We went to Noche while we were visiting the Atlanta area, and it just so happens that we went on a Monday night. All you can eat Tapas for $10! It was a fun experience, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I'd like to return again the next time I'm in town.

    (4)
  • Michael E.

    Had drinks and some tapas here last night with my favorite Turkish and Irish girls, Zeynep and Nicole. I haven't been in the space since it was The Dessert Place - anyone remember that? I've always been a big fan of small plates that a table of friends can share, so kudos that. Anyway, we had: Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes - tasty, I would order again Chicken Quesadilla - my pick; probably the best of the bunch Lobster Taco - sounded good, but the lobster didn't taste like lobster I'm used to; I probably wouldn't order this one again Grilled Shrimp - didn't try this one, but the girls loved it. Grilled Skirt Steak - really enjoyed this, especially the crispy tobassco onions that come with it (why does everything that's fried simply taste better?) Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Skewer - this was just OK; grilled veggies on a stick is hard pressed to make you go "WOW!" Once I got passed the 50 something couple making out next to us all night long (Seriously! I mean, really? Is it necessary to let the whole place know that you've got a pocket full of Viagra? Gross.), it was good. I would go back but, honestly, with La Tavola just two doors down, it probably won't be for a while.

    (3)
  • littleone J.

    LOVE this place!!! I just moved here from San Francisco and when I visited my boyfriend I always demanded to go to Noche! I seriously craved this place when I went back to SF and even yelped places there that would fill my void. The tapas are sooooo good! Some dishes are not worth the price but you can never go wrong with the following items: *Fried Chicken and mashed potatoes * Lobster Tail *Pulled Pork *Iceberg wedge It is usually pretty busy so we try to get there earlier so we can snag a seat on the patio. The vibe is great, the staff is nice, and I never leave here disappointed! I still have yet to come on Sunday but I heard it is poppin! lol! I highly recommend Noche! See you there!!

    (5)
  • Anisha H.

    My fav Tapas place in ATL!!!! Especially during the summer time, it is such a cute place to be in the highlands... the crowd - this place gets packed on the weekends..make sure you have reservations!! The food.....yummoo!! The Epanadas and fries....sooo yummy...gosh I am getting myself starved!!!! I love love this place and its def better then Esclipse de luna....try noches if u love Tapas.. :)

    (4)
  • Fenny G.

    3.5 stars if you look at the menu and price, right away you will think the price is cheap but you got to remember... it's tapas! so they only serve small plate and little portion.. good enough for appetizer... So go here when you know that you tummy is not empty otherwise they will eat up your pocket.. OR as everyone else said... they have all you can eat tapas on Monday and Sunday but I think only 8 tapas from the regular menu..

    (4)
  • Kara G.

    I was actually surprised at how much I liked Noche (since ya'll know I don't like anything). I visited with a group of friends for Cinco De Mayo. For sure a crazy night to visit, but the food was pretty good. Tapas style Mexican. I had the steak taco which was awesome, the chicken taco, which I could have lived without and the chips, salsa and queso which was very good. They do a different take on queso, I liked it, but everyone did not so keep that in mind. Everyone was pretty into the steak dishes, but not crazy about the enchillidas and stuff with chicken. I was the only one who had dessert, the Heath bar cheesecake and let me just say that cheesecake was what was up, it was sooooo good for $3.00. Overall my meal was about $30 with a margarita, three tapas items, dessert and tip which I thought was very reasonable. Will for sure visit Noche again.

    (4)
  • Mindy Y.

    The 3 for $10 dessert deal is a steal! Coming from New York, I was pleasantly surprised by Noche. Great ambiance, solid execution on food on most dishes, and excellent value. I really enjoyed my crab cakes. The sangria was great!

    (4)
  • Scott L.

    Food is great. The place gets a little crowded. Not there fault.

    (4)
  • Mike H.

    I think this is the same location (they have another) that I was at. At least, I hope so! Went to Noche for my friend's (and mine!) birthday party. We decided, well after much coaxing on my part, to have it themed. We were at Richard's Variety Store (Midtown) and I came across som fake moustaches! So... Moustache Party! The place was kind of packed, but we got good seats outside on the patio and we wore our moustaches proudly and brilliantly. A lot of friendly people asked what the deal was and we made sure to bring extra 'staches for those who wanted to join in on the fun. Service was great for such a croweded place and I believe I had the shrimp 'n gritts, which were awesome and for something sweet I got the tres leches and something else with peanut butter in it, which was freakin' amazing; I love anything with chocolate and peanut butter. I'll have to go back again when I have time.

    (4)
  • Kyle S.

    Had a good time but not really that compelled to go back. Ended up going for the $10 Monday special - a big hit and lots of raves, all with good reason. Outside of the special menu, a very wide selection of tapas. A couple of good-looking lobster dishes to boot. You know what was weird though? The frozen chicken fingers that came within the $10 special. Not bad, just strange. Plus a bit of redemption in the mashed potatoes that came along - that was good stuff. Also the dance club music. What gives with that stuff? As if the rule were dance music=automatic trendy hotspot (read: it doesn't).

    (3)
  • Kelly O.

    This place never disappoints. I love going to tapas with a big group because then everyone can get as much or as little as they want (and spend as much or as little as they want). Noche is especially cute inside and is a great place for large groups and birthday celebrations. My personal favorites are the scallops and fried green tomatoes and the sangria is also my drink of choice, although I hear the margaritas are pretty dangerous as well.

    (4)
  • Dustin S.

    Classy but hip, fun place at Virginia and Highland. Diverse menu with good prices. They have a $10 all you can eat option which is fun and fills you up. The food on the menu is better though. $2 Tecates are awesome. Other drink specials with a full bar. Wine list is not too bad. Has cool outside seating that adjoins Fontaine's. Important tagline is that you won't spend at ton and leave hungry like at some tapas places.

    (3)
  • Alli H.

    The food is great, if you get a table early enough. The drinks are really good too, just be careful about going on a Tuesday night for their drink deals because you will be inundated by college students looking for a scene and cheap drinks. Otherwise, the atmosphere is nice, the food is pretty good, a risotto dish stands out particularly. It is also really close to a lot of other bars nearby, so you can start at Noche, then go have a drink at another bar across the street.

    (4)
  • Jennifer N.

    great food, TINY restaurant. I definitely recommend this restaurant for couples or small groups but I was there with a large group and they usually won't seat you unless the entire party is there. however, there was no room left to stand so they let us sit while we waited for the rest of the group. I had the fried lobster tail & the trailer park taco. Someone else had suggested the lobster and it was spicy & sweet at the same time, very delicious. The trailer park taco got me on just the name alone. It had fried chicken, queso & pico de gallo on it so I had to use my fork to make the chicken smaller but it was all very tasty. Sunday nights are $1 Dos Equis beer so that probably added to the congestion in the bar/waiting area.

    (5)
  • Cat P.

    I have a couple of groupons so we tried this place again the other night (I haven't been very impressed in the past). meh. The food is hit or miss, and the service is average. The best part of the meal was dessert, which isn't saying much. I guess the location and the atmosphere keep people coming back.

    (1)
  • Liz K.

    Worth a shot at trying-- but not my choice of place to dine when it comes to tapas. They have unlimited tapas on Mondays, which is the only plus ($10.) The food seemed bland for what they were, really. Fried chicken? Is that now what's considered tapas? This is a mingling kind of place but not my pick when it comes to tapas.

    (3)
  • Erin R.

    Noche is almost always completely packed, and almost always with the kind of noisy crowd that this old lady loses patience with fairly quickly. We stopped in last night for dinner anyway, and weren't terribly impressed. They do have a couple of Sunday night beer specials - $1 Dos Equis and $10 pitchers of Peachtree Pale Ale - but the sangria special is no longer, though a glass is just $5. The wine list isn't individually priced, oddly - all glasses are $7, all bottles, $28. I opted for a tempranillo that was much too light and sweet for my taste, but that's really no one's fault. The menu has a nicely varied selection of vegetarian tapas (along with plenty of meat- and fish-based plates). It's always nice to have some options. We weren't blown away by any of the plates we shared, but my guy did really enjoy his fried chicken. Nothing else stood out, unfortunately. I think we'll stick to Pura Vida for tapas, or Eclipse di Luna if we're up for the northward trek.

    (2)
  • Trey N.

    I did NOT dine here. I met a friend for drinks and it was very "hole in the wall" and I liked that. Very cozy feeling and the prices were reasonably. Check them out.

    (4)
  • Brian R.

    What can I say about Noche that hasn't already been said? It was just aight for me, man. The food was decent, but I won't have any future cravings for anything I tried. The whole concept of tapas is somewhat silly to me, but it's fun to go with a group and share them all with each other. The service for our group of ten was stellar. I would definitely recommend it for larger parties if you have reservations ahead of time. Make sure you go on a night that features some sort of special, e.g. Sunday ($1 Dos Equis), Monday ($10 all-you-can-eat tapas from a select menu), or Wednesday ($3 sangria).

    (3)
  • Dustin W.

    I've been to Noche twice with my girlfriend for drinks.I think it's one of the nicer places in the Highlands to hang out. I haven't eaten the food yet but I'll get to it soon.

    (3)
  • Rebecca K.

    I met an old friend for dinner at Noche tonight. I hadn't been since a good friend who was hooked on $1 Dos Equis moved to Africa a few years back. From memory, Noche was squarely in the Srat/Frat-People-with-Real-Jobs category for me. Not really my scene. A lot of VaHi is like that these days. Seems that as they age, they migrate south from Buckhead. Anyway, the atmosphere on a Wednesday evening was nicer than I remember. It wasn't too crowded for us to be seated immediately a little after 7. I liked the soundtrack (though it was definitely in the aging Srat/Frat genre), but after about 8, it got too loud. I guess as the restaurant filled up, they were trying to convince folks not to linger. The server was friendly and gave us a bunch of recommendations--especially important when eating tapas as there are so freaking many choices! I was a little concerned because 75% of the recommended items were breaded and fried, but we had plenty to work with, at least. We started with drinks--I had the Noche margarita and my companion had the pineapple upside-down martini. My margarita was kind of watery, and left not a whiff of tequila on my tongue. I hate weak margaritas. My friend reported that her martini was good, though. Maybe I just picked the wrong drink. First course: Chicken ravioli special-solid. It came in a nice cream sauce with roasted corn. The filling was more spinachy than chickeny, but it was tasty. Calamari-mediocre. The big loops of squid look promising! But the flavor didn't deliver. The breading was bland, it was slathered in this heavy aioli and the salsa dipping sauce didn't work. It also needed salt. With salt and a squeeze of lemon, it was better than mediocre, but I don't think it achieved average. Second course: Fried green tomatoes-Breading was gritty and too-dry, sauce was thick and kind of dry and the manchego was wasted, I thought. Mmm...manchego. BBQ salmon-the fish was cooked well, but the BBQ sauce kind of tasted like Kroger brand or something. The jicama salad that came with it was AWESOME, though. Very summery--cold, crisp, well-seasoned. The jicama salad was the best thing we ate. Third course: Dessert trio- Bread pudding-Delicious. Moist, caramely and everything a bread pudding should be. The ice cream improved it, but again, it was sort of Kroger brand. Flan-Ick. The texture was okay, but it had a really strong liquor bite to it that was not at all pleasant. Chocolate mousse-like stuff-Respectable and wholly worth the calories I ingested for it. Chocolatey, creamy, really nice texture. The price wasn't too bad--check was about $48 pre-tip. So, yeah, in the scheme of the neighborhood Noche is probably pretty decent for the type of food since it's pretty much surrounded by a sea of bar food, but for destination dining, get thee to Eclipse di Luna.

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  • Montez B.

    I mean... Wow, it was ok.. but I mean, The place is so narrow , how on earth did they expect to make this work as a restaurant... limited seat, plus slightly large crowds, equals problems , but in their defense it was cinco de mayo.. but overall, PASS!

    (2)
  • Laura H.

    Love this place. Used to frequent it on Monday nights until my trivia got changed to Mondays and messed that all up! A must-do on Mondays for the All-You-Can-Eat $10 tapas and $3 Margaritas strong enough to make me wish I had Tuesday off. I love this night because the fixed menu makes me try things I never would normally (why not, it's included?!). Then I can always nix that and get more of what I loved. And there are always at least 3-4 plates on the list that I LOVE. I stuff my face! Crowded and noisy - usually a wait, at least on Mondays. Reservations recommended. You might as well, since they take them. Also - I always opt to sit on the patio when I can.

    (4)
  • Jennifer B.

    went there for dinner with a few friends ordered a bunch of tapas and oh my gosh! all of us were mmmmh'ing and ahhh'ing over the food. I had the spinach salad which was actually amazing. The chipotle in it made it sooo good. the chicken skewers, awesome. Mussels, sooo good!! I could go on and on. JUST GO and try out for yourself. The prices are reasonable. The portions are good given they are tapas. And the atmosphere is really nice. Great for a first date or a night out with friends. Tonight I'm going there with my fiance for $10 tapas on Mondays. And I have some friends visiting from out of town this week-end and I'll definitely be taking them here.

    (5)
  • Jangmee H.

    Noche is always a great spot for casual dinner and drinks. I enjoy their Monday nights for smorgasbord of tapas for $10. They always seem to have a crowd on any night, so plan accordingly.

    (5)
  • Aanal P.

    Not another Tapas bar........Noche offers a wide...i mean wide selection of foods and drinks. Their sangrias are really good, but drink it slowly because it will hit you fast. Some suggestions off the menu...their marinated skirt steak with tobacco onions....yummmy! And their Iceberg wedge salad......i am in love! They have a nice patio outside and they have a bar inside with some seatings. Really cool place to hang....and I believe they have $1 drafts on Sundays......but must try the sangrias....awesome!

    (4)
  • Camron M.

    Noche, the place where food flavor is redefined. a Place where two people can go and order two tapas each, have enough for leftovers AND still make it out for under $50. I prefer the AMAZING steak taco, the calamari, the chicken empanada, and the BBQ chicken pizza with no onions and no corn lol.

    (5)
  • Melonie T.

    The atmosphere here is nice- bright colors, clean look, shaded back porch. The drinks we enjoyed were poured well- not too sugary with a good tequila flavor. Our server was quick, friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items although we didn't need much assistance since we ordered almost everything available. I can't remember anything being spectacular, but the food was definitely well made and well presented. This place seems like a nice, hip tapas place although it is not as experimental and edgy as some places around town.

    (3)
  • kisha s.

    A friend of mine recently hipped me to the Monday all-you-can-eat tapas specials at two of Here to Serve group's restaurants - Shout and Noche. In general, I'm kind of wary of all-you-can-eat specials, since it's usually a euphemism for, 'hey come eat a sh*tload of crappy food for a trifle'. Add to that the fact that I'd just finished reading Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, in which he gives the following warning about 'Monday specials': "Never order fish on Mondays, especially if it is a "Special". By Monday, the fish is already 4 days old. The chef places his fish order on Thursday... he assumes that if he has any left on Sunday he can get rid of it on Sunday and as a "Special" on Monday. So, most likely that tuna you plan to order on Monday night has been hanging out in the restaurant's reach-in cooler, with the doors opening every few minutes during the dinner rushes, for at least 4 days." But the lure of a belly full of food for $10 on a night I am usually just too drained to cook, was enough to convince me that I should at least give it a try. The all-you-can-eat option at Noche doesn't include everything on the restaurant's menu, you have to choose from a much smaller selection of items that changes every week. On the Monday I visited, the week's selection consisted of a lot of starchy items - obviously to get you feeling full faster - and some others that both sounded and tasted pretty average. The server brought one of each item to the table for our first 'round', after which we just told her which items we wanted more of. Here's the highs and lows of the night's offerings. * Mixed greens with ranch dressing - nothing else to this really. Greens on plate with ranch. I don't like ranch, so mine was just...greens on plate. Yawn. * Gazpacho - half-serving of the classic cold, spicy tomato soup. Good, but not great. * Montaditos - sort of like bruschetta, there were three types to choose from: BBQ pork, prosciutto and manchego, and grilled zucchini, each served on a bite-sized piece of French bread with a drizzle of balsamic. The BBQ pork was by far the best of the three. The prosciutto and cheese seemed like they'd been sitting out too long - both were dry and almost crunchy, not tender and chewy. The zucchini honestly had no taste at all. * Garbanzo salad - simple with bright, yet unassuming flavors, but effective as a palate cleanser * Veggie risotto - I was looking forward to this, but it tasted more like overcooked rice - sticky / gluey, not creamy / smooth like I'd expected. * Grilled chicken with corn masa - the chicken was very tender and the sweet taste and slightly grainy texture of the masa was a nice complement * Blackened tuna with chipotle mashed potatoes - when I saw this one on the menu, I could hear Tony Bourdain's wise-ass voice in my head, "Feel like tempting fate, do ya?" At this point, I felt like I didn't have much to lose, so I figured, why not? Surprisingly, this was the highlight of the meal. The potatoes were whisper-light and enhanced by the subtle, smoky heat of chipotle. The tuna - of which I'm not a big fan, even under non-questionable circumstances - was perfectly seared with a delightful blackened crust. Throughout the evening, the service was quick and efficient, though not overly attentive. In short, Noche's all-you-can-eat Mondays probably won't become a staple of mine, but it's a good one to keep in the mental Rolodex for another try. Magic 8-ball says: Reply Hazy. Try Again Later.

    (3)
  • Keith B.

    Noche is overrated. There are much better Tapas restaurants in Atlanta. The place seems to be always packed and I'm not sure why (except for the beer specials). The food is not that good. The last time we went, I never saw the waitress again after our food was served until I had to flag her down to get the bill. They missed out on some revenue, because we were willing to try some more plates and order more drinks. I want to like this place and so we have gone back several times to see if we just had a few bad trips and service is not always as bad as the instance described above, but food has not improved. If you are going, set your expectations low and maybe you will not be disappointed. My recommendation is that this place is not worth the wait.

    (2)
  • Annie R.

    I went here for lunch today (the wait at murphys was to long, and it turns out they are open for lunch of the weekends). Ive been here a million times and it is good. Not amazing, but good and the prices are right. The best thing about them is the drinks, they have great mojitos here. This can be a good starting spot for a night in the highlands.

    (3)
  • Cooper G.

    I am always a fan of a good 10.00 meal on Mondays. They change the menu each Monday. I haven't been there during the week, but a fantastic value on Mondays. Make a reservation if you don't want to sit at the bar. I personally enjoyed sitting at the bar though. Great service!

    (4)
  • Holly S.

    I can't get enough of the potato crusted salmon or the spinach salad. Great sangria, too!

    (4)
  • Linda W.

    Good strong drinks, and the Monday all-you-can-eat-tapas for 10 bucks is a steal. They bring you plate after plate of food until you walk out cradling your food baby in your arms. I like the variety they had: chinese snapper, roast chicken, bbq pork montaditos, spicy tuna tartare montaditos, green salad, corn chowder soup, etc. The tapas on the all-you-can-eat list can be a hit or a miss, but after trying everything, you can request more portions of whatever your fave is. The balsamic sauce is delicious!

    (4)
  • T. Murray -.

    Noche is another part of the Here to Serve Restaurant Group and one that people who know about the others (Strip, Shout & Twist) probably don't know about. I like everything about Noche except for the cluster-crunch that is the entrance. If the bar is crowded be ready to excuse your way to the hostess stand. There is a nice variety of tapas to choose from and the prices aren't that bad. Drinks are also tasty and won't break the bank. Noche's name tells you the best time to go. Any night of the week you'll find folks who are kicking back with food and drink.

    (4)
  • Nikki K.

    I have only gotten as far as the bar, and for the price of drinks, there better be some sort of entertainment. But no, that is not the case. The atmosphere is cool, but the prices are not. I think I still owe my friend Blake some money for taking me to this joint!

    (3)
  • Emily O.

    I love this place! Noche is great especially if you're heading out into the Highlands after dinner. Atmosphere is perfect whether you're on a date or with a big group. Nice selection of food, I've never gotten the same thing twice. Queso is a great starter and their mojitos are delicious! Deals are superb, but make a reservation anytime you want to go!

    (4)
  • Art C.

    My first experience at Noche was great. My date and I chose the spinach salad, fried plantains, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and chicken empanadas. Très bien! The four selections were more than enough for the two of us, and served individually as soon as they were ready. I haven't been to other tapas bars in Atlanta but would definitely recommend Noche based on this first encounter. As the governor of California says... "I'll be back!" After thoughts: *It is very loud inside the actual restaurant, which is fine if you're okay with that atmosphere. There is seating out on their patio as well. *Gentleman - Remember to bring cash if plan to park on site. This will keep you from having to ask your date for cash for the valet!

    (3)
  • CJ C.

    SO SO good! Tapas are always fun to share among friends because you get to try a little bit of each and I was really glad I got to try a little bit of everything since they were all so yummy! The saffron paella was my favorite (lots of seafood and just a touch of saltiness that really brought out the flavors). The salt and pepper calimari sounded awfully plain on the menu but tasted really delicious. Some of the other dishes we tried were the shrimp ceviche, taquitos, and pork carnitas.. all that I would recommend again. I really wanted to try the torta cubana but they were out (wasn't too pleased).. I guess I'll have to go back next time!

    (4)
  • Hambri Enta M.

    I love noche but the ten ($10) all you can eat tapas are a disgrace. Mostly montaditos (A piece of bread with a dollop of something like pork or chicken or some fruity stuff). Not the thing i would disseminate for the masses. No bueno. $2 tecates and $1.00 dos Exxis on Sunday still great. so is their regular fare

    (3)
  • Nunziata M.

    LOVED IT! OK, it's not very often I go places and I can say I liked everything, but this is one of those times! Was in town for the w'end so me and a 2 friends met up her for a later diner. We had....Spinach & Arugula Salad, Pulled Pork Tacos, Grilled Chicken Taco, Chicken Empanda, Taquitos De Pollo.....and more I can't even remember. All I know is everything I tasted was DELISH! It was a nice night...had a couple of cocktails and the service was pleasant also. I suggest you try this spot when you have a chance.....I think you will love it!

    (5)
  • Kim D.

    Sunday nights bring big crowds... and for good reason... $1 Dos Equis from the tap! If you like a really boisterous atmosphere, definitely stop in for a drink and (if you're lucky enough to get a table) some tapas. We had to wait an hour and a half for a table last week, but the waitress says they DO take reservations if you call in advance (point noted!). I'm definitely a fan of the BBQ pork and corn cakes as well as the chips and queso. A perfect place to enjoy some reasonably-priced food and drinks with friends!

    (5)
  • BeverlyAnn C.

    Wow, I cant believe all the good reviews. My husband and I just got back from Noche and couldn't wait to write a review of how bad it was. We know good Tapas since we've gotten it in Barcelona, Spain and in New York. We ordered 6 tapas plates and most all of them were barely edible. Thank God for the dipping sauces which help the flavor. We ordered Lobster, scallops, shrimp, potatoes, crab and I forgot the other dish. All were bad except for the shrimp tapas, which was just okay. We sat at the bar and waited for a while to get our check. The bartender never asked how our food was so we never told him our dissatisfaction. We decided to write our experience here. A lot of people were drinking so maybe the drinks were good but the food was under seasoned and just really bad. what a waste of $60!

    (1)
  • Paul G.

    i stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon for a beer and some food. I was the only customer and the staff seemed like they would prefer if I prefer if had left it that way. I had 3 different servers, and getting served was impossibly slow. A glass of water never appeared, after asking many times. The food was okay, but then this place is selling a group/party atmosphere, not good food. Hindsight - stick to TacoMac across the road for a beer and wings or Fontaines, or the burger joint across the road (Joes?). But don't disturb 4 waiters when they are busy serving no one.

    (1)
  • Beth B.

    Noche is a tapas restaurant. They have fabulous mojitos, beware they are $7.50 it adds up quickly. They have a really nice outside patio out back that connects to fontaine's. The last time I went I had the pulled pork, definately one of my favorite things on the menu. On the weekends it gets pretty crowded, so ask for a table.

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  • Timber W.

    Honestly, I haven't be to Noche in a while, but the few times I'm eaten there I've loved it. There were several seafood and vegetable tapas to choose from, and once I stuffed myself with them as I sipped a tasty mango margarita. I loved the lobster taco, fish taco, and crab blossom. This might actually be one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Eating dinner here makes for a perfect noche.

    (5)
  • Samir P.

    One of the best tapas places I've found in Atlanta. I haven't had one bad thing to say about any of their plates. This place is always busy and takes long time to get a seat, especially if in a big group. They take your name and number down so you can chill at the bar or go around the corner and hang out at the bars around the area. Great drink specials so the wait doesn't feel as long.

    (4)
  • Christine C.

    great food and dessert!

    (5)
  • Mary L.

    good tapas, fun atmosphere. Go on Monday night to get $10 all you can eat tapas and lots of drink specials.

    (4)
  • Keisha D.

    On a recent visit to the ATL I allowed my friend, who has been Georgia-fied, to recommend this great place to get Fried Lobster tail. Now every fiber of my being is saying "No don't do it, fried lobster is just wrong". I mean is there any thing these Georgians won't fry? Twinkies, Pickles, Snickers now Lobster tail? So I ordered it despite my concerns or thought to my arteries and boy am I glad that I did! It was so yummy. I mean who would have thought that this would be a good thing? Not only was the Fried Lobster tasty, the sauteed spinach was excellent. Now I know you must be thinking "it's spinach, what's there to do to make it special"? Well I have no idea but it was divine with just enough seasoning and perfect amount of fire. I really could have order 2-3 plates of it and been happy. I did try the crab cake minis. Let me say, I knew better. They weren't bad, but I am a MD girl and my crab cake standards are very high. They were a little bland, not bad, just bland. This place is cute and oddly laid out. It was a little tight in there to move around, so don't. There was a crazy wait going on. Thankfully they set your wait time really high (Ma'am your wait is 75 minutes) and they get you in sooner than you expect. However, if it is a 75 minute wait when you arrive, suck it up and wait it out. Every bite will be worth it.

    (5)
  • jason k.

    As far as tapas bars go, they were pretty good. The staff is very friendly and helpful about accomodating vegan requests. The menu has good variety. The mood inside is a little strange for me. It's mellow but, too dark and their selection of music is... hmm. Also the entrance is a little confusing when you go the first time, as it is combined with other shops adjoining Noche. Otherwise, it's some where I wouldn't mind going again say.. before/after a semi-casual event.

    (4)
  • Tulie L.

    This Place has an interesting entrance which is a bit on the tight since the bar is directly in the main area upon entering. As you go in further there are a bunch of tables..and a patio in the back. The place has vibrant colors and awesome 80's music playing for most of the time I was there.. The music was beyond awesome. Now let's talk about the food. The food for a tapas place, is ok.. deserving of a solid 2.5 stars.. closer to 3. The grilled sampler was pretty, all small portions of grilled lamb chop w/ bone, skirt steak marinated in an Asian style, and a grilled jumbo shrimp, all served with this corn meal hash/cheese.. which was delicious. I would skip the cheese w/ apple & dates. The scallop w/ bacon was not very well seasoned, but still moist. The sangria needed more fruits in them, and less ice.. but it was not too bad.. but definitely not the best Sangria I have ever had. The place however plays great music all 80's but even though the music is great, it doesn't mean it goes with the theme of the place, I mean Tapas, and then you are listening to "Pet shop boys" and "Belinda Carlisle" what is going on??

    (3)
  • Jacob A.

    Awesome! Loud, but fun! Great food with lots of variety. All tapas style.

    (5)
  • allison T.

    I love this place as a after work drinking spot! Great Drinking specials ($2 Tecate, $3 well vodka drinks, etc) and the bar staff is confident, knowledgeable, and friendly! I just moved here and this place made me feel right at home! Thanks guys and keep up the good work! See you tonight!

    (5)
  • Todd P.

    I hit Noche on NYE with a couple of friends to grab a beer and a quick bite before heading to a friend's house party. It was perfect! We were seated quickly, the service was great, and how can you go wrong with tapas? There's a nice variety of small plates on their menu, from salads and veggie fare to tasty tacos and other meat dishes. Nothing soared, but nothing was nasty either. A solid three stars.

    (3)
  • Nick S.

    The food was pretty good and filling. We went last night hoping to have their all you can eat tapas but of course there was a time frame to actually get in and have them which the site does not post nor do they tell you when you call about it. That kind of pissed us off that we went there specifically for that and were let down. Just know they end that a 10 pm and apparently it doesn't even start til 8:30pm, as someone else on here wrote. Also, it is a "selection choosen by the chef." Just be aware you will not be able to chose just anthing off their tapas menu. Service was ok when we went last night but we were disappointed to have been lured out.

    (3)
  • Natalie F.

    I go to Noche every time I go to Atlanta. I love the large selection of Tapas. The atmosphere is lively and fun. Everything is pretty reasonably priced that if you are sharing with friends you can have a fantastic variety of foods without breaking the bank. the back patio is great but if you go in the winter it is a little chilly even though they do have heaters back there.

    (4)
  • Christian B.

    I used to love this place when I first moved here 5 years ago. Last time we went, on my birthday no less, I was underwhelmed. Haven't been back since and probably won't be.

    (2)
  • Jenny B.

    Went here for the $10 all-you-can-eat tapas, and it was a fun night! The tapas were good, not great, but hey, it's $10, and they keep tossing plates on your table so you leave completely beyond full. The margaritas were good! I hear the sangria is good, too. If you plan to do the Monday $10 tapas thing, go late - the place is impossibly crowded until like 9:00. It's a fun way to spend an evening in the Highlands.

    (3)
  • Kelly T.

    Not one of the previous reviews touched on my favorite part about going to Noche on Sundays- THE HUGE GATHERING OF SINGLE PEOPLE!! Of course it is great to have affordable tapas, but what is better than $1 Dos Equis- ok maybe a million dollars or a pony. Back to Noche- Sunday is a great night to go to meet single fun people and enjoy cheap beer. Monday is also a great night because of the $10 all you can eat tapas.

    (5)
  • Shelly M.

    Parking is hard, because it is in Virgina Highlands. But, the place itself is very nice. Drinks and food are good, nice price. Good for a girls night out or a first date.

    (4)
  • Jeffrey A.

    Noche is a good interpretation of what a tapas bar should be. The menu is good, nothing to write home about, but the atmosphere is very lively. It's a good place to meet up with some friends for a few drinks, and a quick appetizer before moving elsewhere within the highlands. I wouldnt recommend this for a first date, as at certain times, it's very loud and hard to hear the person next to you. I was a big fan of the skirt steak and the calamari. This is not a place to go if you have a big hunger, as the little "tapas" will suddenly start adding up in price. Worth stopping by to "absorb the Highland nightlife" before moving on to something else.

    (3)
  • Katie W.

    I have only ever been here for drinks and snacks, and have always sat in the front at the bar, but it has always been fun. The bartenders are very attentive and get our drinks quickly, we always get seats (eventually), and we are able to order form the late night tapas menu until we are completely filled up. I like the chips and queso fundito, and the chicken and fish tacos, and the chicken empanadas, but they have a ton of other tapas options, too. It is nice to have drinks here late because you know you can get good food, too. There is also no line for the bathroom later in the evening which makes is infinitely better than many other places where I could be having drinks.

    (4)
  • Kan B.

    Love Noche. I didn't like the lobster taco. it was so drowned in white sauce I couldn't tell if it was cat. But other than that. we ordered about 8 dishes plus desserts and the bill was only about $60. Everything was good.

    (3)
  • Sandte S.

    The food was honestly not that good. Most of it came out cold and bland. I went on Monday night for the all you can eat, I didn't know anything about it before I got there. The food possibly would've been better if it hadn't been cooked in mass. But I still feel its a place of business and no excuses should be made for poor cooking. Most of what was on the menu didn't come prepared as described. The potato soup didn't have potatoes in it, it was flavored to taste like potatoes. The fried green tomatoes weren't fried in traditional batter so the consistency was horrible. The tiramisu parfait was nothing more than a brownie w/ pudding and espresso flavoring on top, they ruined my favorite desert. Some would argue that it had parfait in the title so I shouldn't have expected tiramisu however nothing about that desert said tiramisu except the espresso taste so they should have just said it was a parfait. The flouta was the only thing I enjoyed but that had marinara sauce on it which was strange but still tasty. I don't think I would go there again since there are better tapas places in atl and much better restaurants on that street...cough...Murphy's...cough.

    (2)
  • Melissa P.

    There's one thing you absolutely have to know about this place: 1 dollar dos Xs Sunday nights. Otherwise it's an okay bar but nothing super special.

    (3)
  • J. D.

    Noche opened as a Southwestern bistro with much fanfare, but quiclkly the crowds diminished. They reconcepted a bit and went tapas. The reformulation seemed to click, and an emphasis was placed on the bar business which also proved fruitful. Noche features $1 Dos XX draft beer on Sundays, and the crowds pack in the tiny (claustrophobic) bar area. the bartenders are characters and the regular customers appreciate their attention. Rookies may feel a little left out however. The large menu of tapas items includes everything from seafood to salads. Generally they are average at best, and seem to be kind of rushed out of the kitchen. The grilled items are overly smoke flavored from too much hickory wood in the fire--which makes them quite bitter tasting. A pet peeve of mine is that the restuarant serves its tortilla corn chips in baskets without a paper lining (do these baskets get washed?) Doubtful. Service here is notoriously whacky, partially because the place gets so overwhelmingly crowded, and partially because some of the servers themselves are a little coo-ccoo for Cocoa Puffs. If you've been here quite a bit like myself, you know what I mean. With all it faults, Noche remains a fun place to gather with friends, and a great place to meet new ones. A quiet date place this ain't. I decided to update my review...there is a new menu with many of the old favorites still around. I actually think the food is a tiny bit better and more consistent. My opinions above remain the same, but will say the service has improved a bit too. They still don't have paper liners in the chip baskets and that still grosses me out. The server tells me they wash the baskets though. Additionally the queso dip is terrible.

    (3)
  • A + P.

    We haven't been to Noche in a while, but it is a favorite. To me, there's almost nothing on the menu that you can go wrong with, so I'm not set on any particular tapas, definitely want to try new ones each time, though I'd opt against beef and lamb. Tonight, we had the spinach salad, which is a favorite from a past visit, queso fundido with chips and salsa, chicken and vegetable skewers, seared tuna steaks, and crabcakes. All were excellent. Service was quick and professional. I was almost going to put Noche down for a 5-star rating, but took off a star because the Yelp page says there's a 10-year anniversary event at Yelp starting Tuesday, and there was no indication of that when we were there this evening. That's kind of a harsh reason to ding them a star, but I'll also add that the pistachios on the spinach salad weren't as sweet as they used to be.

    (4)
  • Ginny N.

    YAY for NOCHE! Just went Wednesday night. Can't go wrong with the $3 Sangria drink special.

    (5)
  • Bill W.

    The food is great, and the patio was an enjoyable place to eat and relax. It seemed pretty noisy inside (Saturday night), so be prepared.

    (4)
  • Tyler B.

    I have to disagree with a review regarding the $10 tapas. This is the best deal in town. The comment that the meal was mostly Montaditos (cut french bread with a topping) is simply not true. One of the many courses is 3 montaditos with a variety of different interesting food on it. I'll go through what was on the pre-set menu that i can remember from last night, all for only $10. AND the menu changes every week. Poblano Soup, Mixed Green Salad, 3 Montaditos (spicy chicken, balsamic tomatoes, and smoked salmon), Shrimp Quesadillas (amazing!), Grilled Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes, Mahi Mahi and cheese grits, Spanish potatoes, and Fried Plantains. They all come out one after another, everyone gets their own portion. Once you make it through the list, you can go back and order more individually. I do this almost every Monday, you should give it a shot. I suggest when you go, do not shovel the food in. Slow down and enjoy it. I love going because if i feel like stuffing myself I can, and if i feel like having a light dinner I can do that as well. Also, the Fish Tacos on the regular menu are REALLY good. Noche would be great for a date, meeting friends, or a family outing. Call and make a reservation on Mondays if you plan on going just to be safe, or be prepared for a 15-30 minute wait -- but hey, just get a drink, they always have specials. Hands down Noche is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta.

    (5)
  • Kathryn S.

    We went here for our 1st time last night- made a reservation for 8:00. arrived and seated in about 10 minutes-ordered a texas margarita $8-good . Sat inside and it was very loud- tables very close together-ordered shrimp special and skirt steak- both were good- others had fish taco ,calimara, crab cakes and grilled asparagus- all plates were empty-like that you can order several different things and menu is not to big

    (3)
  • Esteban V.

    Generally the food was good tasting but not for the price. Some of it also was served cold when it should have been piping hot. The drinks are ridiculously priced although they make a decent mojito. Those that complain about the food being too little or not served all at once simply have no clue of what Tapas are and should understand the culture and concept before showing their ignorance.

    (3)
  • Rebecca O.

    I learned recently that the word "tapas" is overused and even inaccurate in most cases. However, having forgotten the better word choice, I'll just use it. Anyway, Noche's tapas are not only tasty, they're enjoyable on a weekly basis. I usually find myself dining at Noche once a week. Monday nights offer unlimited tapas for $10 --- try to find a deal like that anywhere else. Sunday nights boast $2 Dos XX drafts and $3 sangria. My favorite: grilled shrimp with white corn masa (i.e., really good grits). And no, you don't have to be southern to enjoy this one.

    (3)
  • Margo R.

    This is a nice place to start the evening. Sit outside on the back patio and order a pitcher of their sugary (let me emphasize the sweetness) Sangria. Or perhaps have a mojito or margarita, and a few tapas if you are in the mood to snack. I don't think this is a great place to go for dinner - the food is nothing special - but the drinks are good and the location is even better. Continue circulating through the rest of the Highlands and you will have a fun night. Just don't spend the entire noche at Noche.

    (3)
  • stephanie ..

    This is a great place to go with a big group! Delicious small plates with a huge variety. The sangria is yummy!

    (5)
  • E J.

    I love Noche. I've eaten at the bar, in the dining room and on the patio... all great experiences, which is high praise since i'm very picky about atmosphere. I think it's non-smoking inside which sucks (if you're a smoker), but that's the trend now anyway. Overall, the food has always been tasty. The sangria, mojitos, martinis, margaritas etc are all pretty good. Of course, the $1 Dos Equis on Sundays are a bonus. I make a point to go to Noche whenever i'm in Atlanta.

    (5)
  • Linh H.

    $10 All-you-can-eat Tapas on Monday night. Sounds great right? Well yes and no. Tapas is an expensive culinary excursion, much like sushi. So when I found that Noche was doing this, it just blew my mind. I love Tapas, ask me about any tapas restaurant in Atlanta and not only have I been there, but I could probably tell you their specials. Pura Vida on N. Highland hands down is the best Atlanta has to offer. Noche not so much. Their $10 night is great if getting drinks is your main reason for going out and you'd like to have a few things to distract your mouth with. But by no means is it a gastronomical delight. By the time they bring your second dish, which most likely will be another round of bread, or salad or some sort of filler, it's all-you-really-want-to-eat. The meat courses come later towards the end and will usually be something exotic like Chicken. I think I may have had beef once in the three times I've been there. However, don't be discouraged in visiting this neighborhood eatery because the drinks are really good and the atmosphere is great. Do plan on waiting 40+ minutes if you arrive after 8. If you get there before 7, then it's generally about 15-20 minutes. The place gets packed. I mean a bargain is a bargain.

    (3)
  • Tayler E.

    Love Noche! We sat outside, and even though it was a hot day, the roof and fans made it enjoyable. Started with the queso - it was delicious. I guess it's tough for queso to not be delicious. I ordered the BBQ salmon and everyone else had quesadillas. I love the salmon - it's the perfect size and has great flavor. The quesadillas are a higher quality than your typical Mexican food place. They are so good. I want to come back and try everything on the menu!

    (4)
  • Kathryn D.

    Well. I'm never going back to Noche after last night. My friends and I walked in, and were treated absolutely terribly by a worker who was drinking at the bar, presumably off the clock. We walked in through a door that was already propped wide open, and this man at the bar then berated us for leaving the door open. As we waited at the host stand, he continued to harass us saying we were wasting air conditioning, and that we had no manners. As soon as we realized he was an employee, we left. He was the only employee that we had any contact with, despite many of his coworkers being around to witness his behavior. I'll be taking my business elsewhere from now on.

    (1)
  • Walker F.

    There was a public hair in my food. It was awful service. Gggggggggggejjdenbdnebdbehfhehfhjehfjrjfjrjfjrjrje­jrjrjjrjrjrjrjrjjdjdjdjxbdjddjswkskjdnejfhrjfjehdh­ehfjehfjejfiejfjejrjejdheibdejenns. Sekjwksjehwhsjwhwhs Giggity dkdisndidnejdjd

    (1)
  • T G.

    Went to Noche last Friday and it was horrible. We ordered a grapefruit drink and a margarita and I am fairly certain there was no liquor in them quite possibly due to the fact that the guy behind the bar was drinking all the liquor. My drink tasted like straight grapefruit juice and my boyfriend's margarita tasted like sour mix. The bartender had to be drunk due to the fact that the hour I was there, he consumed at least 4 possibly 5 drinks. We ordered a couple of tapas and the food was so terrible that I cannot even describe it. I cannot believe the reviews are as good as they are because you cannot make something seem good when it is below average. It seemed that some of the regular customers were treated quite well so maybe our experience was bad because we don't frequent this place but with this type of food and drinks I would never go back.

    (1)
  • Keo S.

    I've been here too many times to count now that we live in the neighborhood. There are so many things to love about this place. - Location & ambiance - plenty of free valet parking in the back, easy to walk to if you live in the "hood", awesome bar with 2 TV screens, back patio, and fun environment - Great drinks, awesome bartenders, and you can't beat $2 Tecate on Monday - Monday night Taco special - $2 -you can literally walk out of this place for $10 stuffed and with a beer - Fantastic Nachos - we love them - they are awesome!!! - My favorite tacos in town so far. Each has a unique flavor and taste and I love that I can get them in a lettuce wrap versus a shell. The best ones are Shrimp Tacos and Trailer Park Tacos Anyway, I love this place and we've been avid fans for over 2 years now and this place is consistently great!!

    (5)
  • Angela K.

    A few weeks ago, my friend and I spent an entire day eating/drinking at Decatur. This time, we decided to take our adventure to Virginian Highlands. First stop, Noche. We ordered the sangria pitcher with chips and guac. The sangria was alright, nothing really special about it. I felt as if there weren't enough fruit pieces in the drink and it felt a bit watered down with all the ice in it. The chips and guac were great however. The 2 salsas in addition to the guac were all very fresh and refreshing. Ambience is casual. I noticed they have a deck in the back but it was packed so we had to sit indoors. Nothing stood out to me greatly but I'd be open to return in the future to try some of their tapas.

    (3)
  • Agustus O.

    Although this this spot is for tapas their portions are quite good. Pretty much everything on the menus is good so you I will be coming back to try more items. The bartenders pour great drinks I suggest the Texas (Grand Gold Margarita) everything is pretty much priced under $10!!!!

    (4)
  • Liesl F.

    Great place for tapas at a reasonable price. The last time I was there the service wasn't great - my boyfriend's food didn't come out until I was done with mine, and then the server took forever to bring our check. But usually the service is decent. The Brookhaven location has half-price tacos on Mondays (and I'm pretty sure the VaHi location does too).

    (4)
  • Ozie A.

    Took the kids and it was a hit. They loved the Queso and Noche Nachos. The wife and I enjoyed the Tacos, shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes. Sat out on the patio and enjoyed the breeze And service. We will be back.

    (5)
  • Margaret H.

    I'm legitimately surprised this place doesn't have a better rating. I just moved here from Chicago, which has fantastic food, so I have higher standards for my meals. The Food: Salt and Pepper Calamari - Comes with fried jalapeños! I have my favorite calamari spots around the country, this just made the list. The sauce was perfectly paired. Queso Fundido - Has anyone ever not liked queso? Chicken Empanada - I typically steer away from chicken because it all tastes the same to me. This was definitely a switch up. A very flaky crust, packed full of flavor. Steamed Mussels - The best sauce! We asked for more bread just for dipping. Bottle that up and sell it to me, please. Fried Green Tomatoes - Whatever the sauce drizzled on top is, it's perfect. A nice change up on a delicious classic. I actually enjoyed every single part of this meal. Not one item lacked; I can't even pick a favorite. Enjoy it all! The Drink: Caipirinha. Every time I have these, I ended up in a great mood with a terrible hangover. Regardless, they're delicious and I can drink them like apple juice. Run here! It's cute inside too!

    (5)
  • Olivia P.

    Very expensive. Very loud and not much seating so may have to wait. I ordered the fried chicken and I wasn't too impressed. The paella was okay, sauce was different. But the Holy Guacamole was amazing! Queso, guacamole and salsa in one bowl!! We ordered two! Drinks were very good and strong but pricey. They did have a special of $5 sangria. Wait staff was great: always checking up and clearing our table. Was not expecting to pay $40 for one person though......

    (2)
  • Sara S.

    Went with a group including small kids and thought it was a lot of fun! It's best to order a lot of different tapas and they bring them out in waves so you can try all of them! Also they have a $5 house sangria which is delicious. My favorite tapas were the ceviche, and tuna cucumber dish. We sat inside but they had a beautiful out door area.

    (4)
  • Klark K.

    A quick note: I am not a fan of the 'star' grading system. If there were partial stars, I would give them between a 3.75 - 4.18 stars. Noche is one of the best-known tapas bars in Midtown. Located next to Atlanta's Piedmont Park, it has the best of location, fanfare, energy, food, and service. This tapas bar is the Tardis of tapas bars. The atmosphere wanders between the casual and the trendy. On the outside, you wonder if you have to wait a few hours for the bar to clear, bit after a quick step inside you see that the seating extends towards the back and into a patio for additional seating. The service is quick and friendly and you do not have to wait too long during their most busier hours. The food is fantastic. There menu is quite extensive and the portions are are generous enough to share. The menu pricing is great and they have a few drink specials rolling throughout the week. Be sure to make a reservation via Open Table if you have a good idea on your party size and time. Try the Spinach-and-Arugula Salad and then move to the Chicken Empanada and Applewood-Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Dates. Simply fantastic. Noche is a must-see, must-eat. You will not be disappointed.

    (4)
  • Danielle S.

    Good food, especially when you go on $2 taco night and the tacos are only $2! Sangria is delicious. Food always comes out really fast. Otherwise, service however can be hit or miss... sometimes it's great, other times, you wonder if they left. Overall, I can take spotty service for good food and tasty sangrias.

    (4)
  • Sheela K.

    I'm speechless at how much I love this place thanks to my dear friend for suggesting a great girls night venue. The blackened fish tacos and veggie tacos are a must if they sound appetizing to you. The fish taco was extremely fresh tasting and the slaw and special sauce they top the tacos with is soo good. The veggie taco was delicious as well. You can get full on 2 tacos if you're a slimmer female, but I think guys would be good with 3 tacos or more than 2 tapas. I also had the house sangria and it was meh but for 5$ you can't really complain it came in a big glass which I had a hard time finishing but I did and I got tipsy! Lol it did its job! Five star tacos seriously the best tacos I've had in life so far.

    (5)
  • Anne O.

    A shout out to the host......for finding us after being put on a 45 minute wait. We told him we'd be down the street for a cocktail. Little did we know we were in a cell void and he came all the way over to hunt us down and let us know our table was ready! You won us over! But, the food was pretty darn good as well! There were 5 of us so we ordered a bit of everything to try along with quite a few $5. margaritas.

    (4)
  • Karen A.

    We hit Noche regularly for Monday night $2 Tacos and Tecates, They recently started offering Tacos on a lettuce wrap (vs tortilla) which is great for those watching their carbs. The shrimp, steak and trailer park tacos are the best. Carne asada and pork are ok.... Getting away from the tacos - their nachos are some of the best around. Loaded with chii, queso, lettuce and tomatoes... yummy. Service is consistently good. The only thing that i would recommend they do is give the place a good cleaning, esp the bathroom...

    (4)
  • Kelly M.

    As John B. put it: Noche is good people. I love this place . It has one of my favorite back patios and a sort of romantic casual vibe. I usually come here just to grab drinks and enjoy the patio. If I'm getting food I'm usually getting a taco or 2...all are great. For sharing, their salads are nice and light but if you are really feelin' it go for the Holy Guacamole. Just do it.

    (4)
  • John B.

    Noche can easily be overlooked as part of the Highlands scene, but in many ways this restaurant is the glue that holds it together. I can't tell you how many times we've started here and ended up at Fontains or Highland Tap, and all within walking distance. The tacos here have always been delicious, as have the $2 Tecate special (with lime). Sangria should flow from the heavens and I've bet you never seen this place so packed when a sports game is on. Noche is good people.

    (4)
  • Ashleigh P.

    I love this place, so when they had their 15 year anniversary Tequila and Beer Dinner, how could I say no? Herradura Double Reposado was the star of the night, and For Noche's 15th anniversary, they partnered with SweetWater to create a dry-hopped Belgian White IPA, aged in the oak barrel harvested from this signature tequila. So, not only was the tequila hand picked, but the keg we drank from was a one off, never to be had again, it was amazing. The meal started with a house margarita, which is very well made, and then we went into a shrimp and scallop ceviche that was tangy and spicy and delicious. They paired it with a tammarind margarita, with the glass rimmed with, how do I explain this... you know that spicy sweet Mexican candy? It was like they crushed it and used it on the glass. Perfect. Next came the Chile Relleno, paired with the aforementioned beer... I wished I could have had seconds. So good. Chicken Mole with two different 2014 tequilas, one aged in a highland barrel and the other in a lowland barrel... yes, please, more. Finished with a cup full of Tres Leches cake and a chocolate truffle... paired with a 2013 double reposado.... a wonderful meal, a great experience, there were representatives from Sweetwater and Herradura there, plus, a portion went to the Giving Kitchen. I hope they do this next year!

    (5)
  • Na L.

    Parking was confusing at first but that's every restaurant in Atlanta I was confused how to get to the restaurant itself and so was my friend. Somehow I walked up a flight of stairs and passed through everyone that was dining there...awkward. My friend was lucky enough to find a different set of stairs which saved her some embarrassment but not much prior to her looking for a set of stairs to walk up. Maybe if there were signs indicating where to meet the host and be seated, things would be less confusing. Service was nice. Very friendly and attentive. Food was pretty good. I had the shrimps and grits which was amazing. My friend ordered the calamari and let me tell you...that was THE BEST fried calamari I've ever had. It does not even compare to Pappadeaux version. That dish alone will encourage me to go back. Setting was very nice and romantic shall I say.

    (4)
  • Cole O.

    This place defines the Virginia Highlands to a tee. $2 Tecate. $10 Sangria. $2 Tacos (minus Lobster) on Mondays. Mark and the other guys have worked there for as long as I can remember, regular neighborhood people. Love this place. Great people watching. Fantastic place to meet random people. Dates. Always has people there, even at random hours. If you have ever been to the Highlands than you have probably been to Noche.

    (5)
  • Denada A.

    Came here spontaneously for dinner on Valentine's Day. The food is great and our server was wonderful. I highly suggest the applewood bacon wrapped dates. We will definitely be coming back here.

    (5)
  • Lauren O.

    Used to love coming here. Live in the neighborhood and they always had good specials and a friendly staff. They recently changed kitchen staff and it's not for the best. Their "holy guacamole" is a bowl of queso with a tiny lump of guacamole in the middle. Don't bother asking for more of the good stuff unless you want to pony up the cash. Overall, not impressed.

    (3)
  • Mark H.

    Pretty good job with tapas. The carnitas plate and the trailer trash taco are awesome, and the calamari is crispy with a vert good marinara.

    (4)
  • David S.

    My wife and I ate here the other night and sat on the covered patio. The service was good and we found the staff to be very attentive and helpful. We started with calamari which was tasty but nothing special. The real treat was the fried lobster tail my wife got! Absolutely delicious and the dipping sauce was excellent. We didn't care as much for the meatballs, but the chicken empanadas and paella were all very tasty. So basically just stay away from the meatballs and you should be okay. They were overcooked and dry and the flavor left a lot to be desired. Prices are very reasonable and there is complimentary valet parking. I would likely go back if in Atlanta again.

    (4)
  • Robert P.

    I wasn't a big fan of tapas until I went to Noche. The food here is just fantastic and there is a wide selection of vegetarian options for my vegetarian fiancee. We almost always get two servings of the potatoes with the dipping sauce. The sangrias are also very refreshing and I almost have one when I go. The patio is small but when available, is my favorite place to sit. Parking is around back; it is complimentary valet.

    (5)
  • S R.

    Really good food, so perhaps the 3 stars are a bit low. But...it's a very small space, very noisy atmosphere and tables are very close together. I'm not sure the menu is unique enough to deal with the crowded space.

    (3)
  • Jonathan S.

    Great location love the balcony, and you have to have the bacon wrapped dates! Great for a relaxed evening where you can try a little bit of everything.

    (5)
  • Kelly Z.

    Noche was a staple in my college years because I loved the cheap sangria... I revisited yesterday for cinco de mayo and it was a better experience than I remember solely because they were running the $2 taco special. Now let me begin by saying that the dining room smells like straight vom. There's no getting around it. Everytime I've gone the strong scent of tan chunky emesis hits me but I don't mind, I've smelled worse. After a couple drinks, the smell actually fades...or maybe i just begin to smell like throw up. I was happily surprised that even on cinco they were still doing the Monday taco special...you could tell that the grilled tacos were fresh because they were bringing them out in rounds by the type of taco and they tasted like they were straight off the grill. They allow you to sub a lettuce wrap or corn instead of flour tortilla free of charge. I tried the: Blackened fish- the piece of fish was puny upon presentation but actually didn't taste as puny in the taco. This was my favorite flavor wise because of the sauce and slaw. Shrimp taco- there was alot going on in this taco...they add corn and black beans to hide the fact that they only give you 2-3 shrimp.. but hey, its 2 bucks Pulled pork taco- at first, this taco looked unappealing, the quality of the pulled pork looked like that you get out of a can... however, flavor was pretty good and it was a substantial amount of meat. My big problem with this taco is that between the bbq sauce and the slaw dressing this taco was a dripper, I basically had a small bowl of soup on my plate after eating this taco. Steak taco- This one was real simple with pico de gallo, cheese, and lettuce but steak tasted really good and fresh. Grilled chicken taco- chicken actually tasted juicy and there were some fajita bell peppers and a dab of guac as the acoutrements. This taco was pretty plain tasting but good quality ingredients. I asked for some hot sauce to accompany this taco and they brought sriracha. Heck ya, bring the asian girl some sriracha. We also got an order of goat cheese balls, calamari, and bacon wrapped dates. Goat cheese balls: these come in a bread crumb shell and the goat cheese on the inside is mixed with something so the contents are a creamy red-orange...they come in a small set of 4 balls with a sweet tomato sauce which is the perfect balance to the salty goat cheese. My only problem is that we ordered 2 plates of these and neither came out hot. I would imagine something that seems like it was deep fried should come out piping hot but these were just warm. Calamari- this was actually a good serving and I loved how it came with deep fried fresh jalapeno slices. I'm normally straight with jalapeno but one of those little badgers was really spicy and had me huffing and puffing away for five minutes. It comes with a marinara dipping sauce that tastes like your standard canned spaghetti sauce. Bacon Wrapped Dates- These come on two skewers of three BWD's per skewer for a total of six pieces. Pretty good although I always feel like the bacon should be extra crispy w/ BWD's to offset the mushy dates and this bacon was kinda chewy. Between four people for six drinks, three tacos each, and 4 apps, the total was $60, not bad at all. Given, the tacos aren't the best in the world, but they are definitely good, filling, and theres a variety to choose from. I'll be back next Monday night.

    (3)
  • A.J. C.

    I remember hitting this spot in the Highlands with some friends back in the day. Either before the club, or for some late night tapas. When we went it was always busy, and the food is pretty decent. Good times.

    (3)
  • Leanne E.

    I was delighted to find a late night joint that actually serves good food. Their kitchen serves until midnight on Saturday nights. I started with an orange dream-sicle which was delicious. We ordered the fried goat cheese with red pepper jelly. An order of four is just right! We next went with the Shrimp and Grits which are supposed to be a house favorite, this dish was just okay. The calamari was delicious as well as the fried chicken! The lobster tail and deviled eggs were okay. Do not hesitate to sit on the back deck in the winter. The heat lamps make for a cozy date night.

    (4)
  • Keith B.

    Noche? Naturally! We went on Monday which is taco night. All tacos except lobster are only $2. It is a great deal. Our favorite was the "Trailer on Fire" taco. The drinks are good, but nothing great. The tuna-cucumber tostada appetizer is nice, but not great. The side of spinach with pine nuts was good for a little veg with the meal. The best deals are the tacos. The place has a fun and trendy vibe. Even on nights when the tacos aren't on special, the prices are reasonable.

    (4)
  • Mike C.

    I have been coming to Noche in the Highlands for about four years. Overall, this is a great casual spot. I generally sit at the bar where Mark and the other bartender (can't think of his name) are great and attentive. They are super friendly and will get you whatever you need. The food is good casual tapas, nothing fancy, but gets the job done. The trio dip is delicious and filling, tacos never disappoint and entrees I have tried have always been good. I wish there were a few more televisions at the bar, but it forces me to converse with strangers..

    (4)
  • Robert F.

    One of my favorite Sunday chill out spots. I always start with the fried lobster tail and the fresh house made sangria. The chef specials are usually good also. Tonight's special was grilled Mahi Mahi. It was deliciously prepared and tasty.

    (4)
  • Ricky H.

    I really enjoyed my time here at Noche. This make my 3rd or 4th time here so i can give a fair review. Each time i have come the service has always been good. The tapas are great as well as the drinks. Today the service was nothing less than stella. Our waitress Priscilla was great and very attentive. She checked on us often and made sure we were ok. We had 2 servings of calamaria and i had the chicken empanada. I will recommend this location to all and will definitely be back soon. Noche keep up the good work and great service. This is a nice place for a date. The ambience was sophisticated.

    (5)
  • Shion R.

    I love this place! The food is really good for a cheap price. I went with a group of my friends for my birthday. When you go make sure you have money for parking! When we went it was a full house and we had to wait on a table for about 10 min. Our waiter was alright. Seemed like he was not focused on our party as much as I would have liked, I guess because they were busy and he had other tables to wait. Overall experience was good And my friends liked it as well. They kept asking me how did I find this place. I would definitely go again and I would recommend others to come here as well

    (4)
  • Rachel S.

    The absolute rudest experience I ever had at a restaurant . Heavy set Fat white chick..told me I was in the wrong restaurant. She thought I was looking for Fontaines Oyster House. I know I'm European and I may have slight British accent, but I enuciate with articulation! I should have given her instructions to Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers..or medifast!! Rude, nasty, tone disrespectful..and uncouth behavior!!!

    (1)
  • Michael W.

    First visit here and will definitely return! You must try the Expresso Margarita...delicious AND potent!! MY server Julia was a real sweetheart (great personality and attentive.) Will definitely ask for her as my server next visit. Food was amazing suprisingly for a tapas . I had the paella and chicken empnadas and I fell in Love.

    (5)
  • Katie R.

    I think this is a good tapas bar in the Highlands. Location-wise, it's right at the corner of Virginia and Highland, across the street from Murphy's. Like the rest of the restaurants on this strip, it shares a back porch with its neighbors, and the seating inside is limited and crowded. Given all of that, I still love the atmosphere. I have found the wait staff to always be friendly and accommodating However, the most important part is of course the food and drinks! I do love the tapas here. Some reviews have been negative because of the portion size, but I think as long as you realize you're in a tapas bar (and that the portions aren't going to be normal main meal-sized), you'll be fine. I think everything tastes great, and you really can't go wrong with any choices. What drops this down for me to 3 stars is really the drink list. I'm pretty unimpressed with their signature cocktails, especially their margarita mix, and they don't have a strong wine list. My best option is normally the sangria, which is just fine. Nothing is bad, I just think that given the atmosphere and what it's trying to be, I expected more. Parking is a bit better than average for this area. There is a lot behind the restaurant (entrance on Highland) that has valet service for the connected restaurants, and you can always try your luck with street parking.

    (3)
  • Pamela S.

    Food was very good (nachos, goat cheese fritters, special of chicken enchiladas), but service was very scattered -- perhaps because we were a larger group?

    (3)
  • Jamey M.

    I would like to write a review on the food at Noche... However, the rudeness of the hostess turned our party of four (looking to drink many, many margaritas) on a fairly empty Tuesday evening off to the entire experience. Hope the food is better than the hostess's poor attitude. Ended up drinking at Fontaine's a few feet away. They got out generous tip and quenched our thirst. Also, it's a shame you can't give this restaurant zero stars on Yelp...

    (1)
  • Shikha K.

    I like this place more for its atmosphere and drink specials than for its food. The tapas are just average, but its a good place to go to with a group before going out in the Highlands. If you do go here, my recommendations are the Holy Guacamole, Fried Green Tomatoes, and the Spanish Fried Potatoes.

    (3)
  • Don E.

    This is a great little spot. The everyday $2 tecates and Monday $2 tacos makes this place fun. The tacos are GREAT, as a taco connoisseur I think believe the tacos here on def on par and an amazing deal for $2. Not to mention, my favorite taco is here, the shrimp taco...WOW is all I can say. It never disappoints and is always dynamite. Finding seating can sometimes be a problem because it is so small and cramped, but otherwise no complaints. The staff is also friendly and great.

    (4)
  • Robert M.

    I used to like this place and visit often - especially on Sundays for $1 Dos Equis drafts. But I went this past Sunday with some of my friends (when it happened to be Cinco de Mayo) and I saw some ugly changes. When my friends and I arrived we saw more folks we knew and joined them at their table. I happened to be the odd man out and had to grab a seat from another table to sit on the end. After ordering food and drinks - but before the food / drinks arrived to the table - I was told by the hostess / manager that I had to move and relinquish my seat because they needed my chair to be put back where it came from. The hostess / manager said the table the chair had come from was reserved and that couple that made the reservation had arrived (and were waiting). At first I argued and said I could not leave since I had just ordered food. But after more arguing with the hostess / manager, I decided to instead give up the seat to go sit by myself at a small table (by the hostess stand that was decidedly uncomfortable and cramped). I almost canceled my order and left to go elsewhere in the neighborhood; however, one of my friends kindly opted to join me in my predicament. After my friend and I scarfed down our food after it arrived at the bad table we went back to the good table; two friends left to free up two seats. We then found out our Dos Equis drafts that we had been drinking (which normally cost $1 each) were - because of Cinco de Mayo - now $3. When I pointed out that the chalkboard, nearest to our table, showed that the price for our Dos Equis drafts were clearly advertised at $1, the reply from our waiter was, "Oh, THAT chalkboard is WRONG...the chalkboard near the FRONT (presumably near the front area of the restaurant) says $3 (for Dos Equis drafts), and THAT one is RIGHT" The hostess / manager said she would comp me one of my beers since I had to go sit at the bad table and because I did not make too much of a fuss about it. But when my bill came later on, I saw she did not follow through with her "generous" offer. As I said earlier in my review, I used to like this place; however, because of this experience, I will not be coming back. Just because it happens to be Cinco de Mayo, that does not mean it is suddenly okay to flippantly treat loyal patrons like dirt as well as smugly rip them off. Perhaps deserves one star; however, because I have had fun here and good experiences in the past, I will go with two.

    (2)
  • Faith A.

    Awesome place to come for drinks and small plates. I loved the ambiance on the heated patio, its nice and cozy, perfect on a cold night. The skinny margarita is quite tasty and guilt free so you can eat those chips and guac with reckless abandon. With the help of our fun waitress I was able to convince my friend to order the bacon wrapped dates (just trust me on this one) and by the end of the evening we had a believer! They were so good, you will LOVE them if salty and sweet is your thing, and I don't know anyone who doesn't like that food marriage.

    (4)
  • Lindsey E.

    Noche is one of those places that I forget about and then get excited when I rediscover it- kind of like finding a $20 bill in a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in a while. I have been to this location several times and it's definitely one of my favorite tapas spots in ATL. The Sangria is superb and $5 ($3 on Wednesdays!) and the food is tasty and seems to be of good quality. They have quite a few vegetarian/vegan options which is always a necessity for me. I had garlic mushrooms the last time I was there and they were awesome. I also love their hummus. The service is on par with the food and the restaurant, small as it may be, can accommodate large groups without a problem. The only thing I would change is the volume. It can be quite loud on the weekends. That's probably the 30 year old fighting to come out of me though. Nothing a third glass of Sangria can't fix.

    (4)
  • Loren B.

    BACON WRAPPED DATES.....oh my goodness. I didn't know what to expect when I walked in. Tapas bar that serves $3-8 dollar tacos? I'm game. I ordered the $5 sangria which was not anything to rave about, but those BACON WRAPPED DATES....I would HIGHLY suggest anyone who love salty and sweet to order them. It is yummy. The trailer park taco is also yummy which includes fried chickena and a queso. I was skeptical but it was very good and one of the favorites that most people order. Everything else left much to be desired including the Mango Salmon Taco...just mediocore. It's a fun cool date spot if you want a fun vibe, small portions and on a budget. :) Tip: Two Dollar Tacos on Tuesday!

    (3)
  • Belverly W.

    I just love this place. I come here at least once a week. The food is so delicious and the service is awesome. Leo is my favorite bartender. I had some fried lobster that was amazing, fried chicken and real mashed potatoes, mushrooms and spinach. Every time I come here and bring my friends it's alway a great time. I look forward to trying some of the new items on the menu.

    (4)
  • Kelly S.

    We have eaten here several times and it never disappoints. There's something for everyone to enjoy on the Spanish inspired menu. We love the Spanish Meatballs, Queso with Guacamole and the Empanadas. We also had the Shrimp and Grits and the Cheese plate on our most recent visit, which were both awesome! The dessert is also all really good. The cocktails are reasonably priced, and you can have a great meal here for two, under $40. If you are looking for a fun easy going place for friends or a date, this is a great spot!

    (4)
  • Larry C.

    Great place to go for a quick bite. Wait staff iare always pleasant and helpful. Love the tacos and the paella. Skinny margaritas are great. I go there at least twice a month.

    (4)
  • Blake B.

    The food was ok. But I won't go back because of the sub par service. They just didn't care! Nothing special at all!!

    (2)
  • Kelsey F.

    I like Noche. I really do. I think the food is really tasty and that strategic ordering is key. That being said, there always seems to be something slightly off with my visits here. Perhaps it is a misalignment of the stars, but the two times I have been to Noche have been slightly unsatisfying in the experience department. My big complaint with my first visit was the order the tapas were brought out in. We ordered paella, a cheese plate, and the chicken empanadas. The paella was oddly brought out first. Then it was about 15 minutes before the cheese plate and empanadas came out together. Just a little snafu of kitchen timing I suppose. The paella wasn't my favorite, but it was still enjoyable. The food was much better on my second (and very recent) trip. We ordered the goat cheese fritters (DELICIOUS SAUCE), a Monday $2 shrimp taco (wow town) , the Catalan Shrimp (mmmmm), and the chicken empanadas (wanna holla at that salsa). All super good and I would order them all again. The timing was perfect this time, however once we finished our meal we waited about 20 minutes before we got our check and we had asked for it twice. The daily deals at Noche are a big plus- really cheap drink options and $2 Monday tacos are so worth it. Word of warning- on the weekends & during certain sporting events Noche gets as crowded as a public swimming pool in the middle of July so consider making reservations if you are craving some tapas treats. I like the scene at Noche and would recommend that people give it a try if you are looking for a casual tapas option.

    (3)
  • Meagan H.

    Hands down, my favorite place to eat in the Highlands. Food is delicious and cheap and they always have $2 tecates. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that their margaritas aren't very strong and it's usually very packed. During season changes, sitting outside can be uncomfortable because they keep the overhead space heaters on. I can't stand them, but the 'elite' female local highlanders specifically prefer the heaters on even when their neighbors are sweating profusely. But anyway-- food is awesome. Specials are BA and service is always great.

    (4)
  • Tilia M.

    I thought the food was excellent, the service was a hot steaming pile. Came Saturday afternoon because of a Scoutmob deal (which, really, at a max discount of $10, really isn't a deal, but whateves). We got a few plates: The Trailer Park taco, the Potato-crusted Salmon( tasty, but was in dyer need of salt), the shrimp taco, the chicken empanada (not traditional, but so, very good.) For dessert, we tried the bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and the cheesecake, which were both excellent. Why the three stars? The service was terrible. The waitress started out attentive for like 2 minutes, but it went down-hill from there rapidly. Noche needs to up the service, but, if you can deal with that, the food is great.

    (3)
  • Sarah M.

    Last night we had our date night and wanted to try something new. It was my first time here, and I can only say that I am upset that it took this long to go! We sat out on the patio, which I LOVED. It was a perfect August evening, which we have not had too many of lately! Our server was very prompt and helpful. The food was great! We had the specials, which were spinach dip and chorizo empanadas (YUM). Also, the shrimp and grits (DOUBLE YUM) and the chorizo meatballs (OK). Can't wait to come back!!!

    (5)
  • Sarah W.

    My friend and I sat at the bar late on a Sunday. The bar was full of people enjoying $2 Tecate. The bartender, Mark, was a top notch guy. He saved my friend from a bar dweller who was creeping on her. He served our canned beer with a chilled pint glass and lime. The bar was well stocked and the atmosphere was laid back. I would love to visit again and eat. Their margartia menu looked great, too!

    (3)
  • Joe B.

    We met friends in the Highlands and ended up here for drinks and tapas. The service was fairly decent and the prices were pretty fair also. We had the chicken nachos, the calamari, some bacon wrapped dates and the potatoes. All in all the food was OK but nothing crave worthy. The nachos were a little cold when they arrived but the bacon wrapped dates were solid. The calamari and the potatoes were pretty standard bar fare...I'd forego them next time and opt for something a little more creative.

    (3)
  • Chloe B.

    Over priced, greasy, gross, forgettable food. I don't even want to spend much time on this review. Avoid this place. There are much better places to eat!

    (1)
  • Jess C.

    Probably my favorite tapas in atlanta this far. They offer a good menu with a nice atmosphere. Servers could be better(messes up checks, take awhile to check in) but I like the food.

    (5)
  • S. N.

    For a Tuesday night I was surprised how busy Noche was, of course it was 78 degrees outside so that may explain the crowd. We sat on the patio and had a variety of drinks to choose from I chose the prickly pear margarita and my out of town guest had the spicy margarita. Both were great and refreshing. The tapas choice varied. We had the olives, sardines, salmon ceviche, and blackened fish tacos. Everything was delicious we were able to share all of that between the two of us. We were full, happy and spent under $60 for the both of us. Not a bad deal. It does get crowded and loud so keep that in mind when coming with a friend to catch up. I highly recommend eating on the outside patio it's dark and the romantic setting goes well with a warm spring evening. The 4 stars is for the slow service but the staff was friendly.

    (4)
  • Steven C.

    Tapas and two dollar Tecate with friends can't be beat. Lobster tacos were great. Next I'm going for the fried chicken. Overall great local bar.

    (4)
  • Laura O.

    I just visited Atlanta for the first time, and Noche was my favorite of all the restaurants we tried. And I was impressed with most of the restaurants. Pretty much everything I tried here was delicious: -Perfectly-seared scallops served on top of rice with a bit of spice -AMAZING goat cheese fritters -Sangria -Chips and queso -Fried chicken was just okay, but the chipotle mashed potatoes made things interesting and saved the dish from blandness No problems with the service, and the atmosphere was nice. It was a warm night so we sat outside on the big patio. Based on some of the reviews here, I'll probably try the shrimp ceviche, mojitos, and the tacos if i ever make it back. But I'm definitely getting the scallops and the goat cheese fritters again.

    (5)
  • Charles C.

    Great Atmosphere and Great food! The lobster taco is the bomb! A bit crowded at times and only one bathroom but otherwise a great place to sit back and enjoy a great meal. Charlie C.

    (4)
  • Michael T.

    Very good tapas, fun atmosphere, friendly staff, decent pricing.

    (4)
  • H B.

    This place is delicious...on nights they have deals. It can be a little pricey for tapas. Their Monday taco deals are the time to go. Have a cocktail, start with some dates or civiche, and order tacos...lots of tacos. The ambiance is great. Mixed drinks are average. Food is spectacular. Favorites: bacon wrapped dates (my goodness these are great) ceviche (I'm hard to please with ceviche but it's really good) bacon wrapped dates (worth mentioning twice)

    (4)
  • Doug B.

    Great service and great food. You can't beat the $2 tacos on Mondays. Also make sure to check out the nachos, they make a great starter for a party greater than 2. I've been to the Brookhaven location and the service and quality of service were equally as good. You will find more room to move around in the Brookhaven location though.

    (5)
  • Robert T.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Great for intimate dinners or group celebrations. Always great service and the food is superb. The only problem with TAPAS is that it ends up being pricey because you keep on ordering more because you get such small portions that you don't realize how much you are eating or spending, but all in all well worth the expense!

    (5)
  • Lawrence C.

    A decent respite from the heat and especially if you need a place to cool down with a brew (or your favorite beverage). We came here as we wanted to sit down (the bar at Murphy's was full) and we were not disappointed. Bar is not a scene, and the bartender can actually communicate.

    (3)
  • Eric S.

    Love it here ;)

    (4)
  • Manshu V.

    I've been here a few times and it has always been a great experience. I've tried different drinks and different food, and it as never disappointed. Awesome place!

    (5)
  • Eric F.

    Good spot to share some tapas.

    (4)
  • Caroline P.

    5 stars, mostly because they make the best mojito I've ever had. I'm still trying to replicate it!! Perfect for some drinks and a bit of food when you don't want a whole meal. Great drink choices here as well. I miss it now that I've moved away!

    (5)
  • Sara M.

    I really don't come here enough. The food is always delicious. The service is usually good. Parking is not an issue (a big deal for me, the last person on earth who just can't get parallel parking). Did I mention the food is delicious? I've been here several times (still not often enough), most recently this weekend. My SO and I stopped in for a late lunch. I will always be forever grateful for the parking lot behind Noche. There is complimentary valet, plus a few spots to the right of the entrance of the lot that are self-park (fyi it's $5 to park your own car). Because the lot is behind the building, you can enter from the second story patio area (or walk all the way around to the front door...whatever feels right) and walk through the dining area to the hostess stand. There is one TV, and that is at the bar, meaning this is generally a place you come to socialize, not watch the game. The food. It's delicious. Seriously. Here is a list of what we ordered: Spinach and arugula salad: Topped with cotija cheese, cranberries, and almonds, which really make the dish. The citrus vinaigrette is tangy but not overpowering. (not gonna lie, I still don't think it's a $6 salad) Shrimp ceviche: Not the best cheviche I've ever had, but tasty. Make sure you get a little of everything in each bite. Could use more lime (but then, I am the type that thinks you can never have too much lime). Trailer park taco: My SO's idea. And not a bad one at all, despite my reservations due to the name. I'm not sure the queso and fried chicken, which are really good separately, mesh exceptionally well, but it's tasty nonetheless. Pork carnitas: The pork was flavored nicely. The tortillas were nice and warm. The lettuce/tomato/onion/avocado blend was good. Probably my least favorite dish, only because there wasn't anything remarkable about it. Still yummy, though. Carne asada: Grilled skirt steak with tobacco onions and a balsamic glaze. I get this every time I come here. Without fail. I believe it is the best thing on the menu and if they ever took it off, I may very well never come back. Last time I came, they forgot to give me a steak knife. Oh well. Still amazing. Heath cheesecake: The smallest piece of cheesecake I've ever been served. It was like if you took a regular slice of cheesecake and lobbed two inches off the tip. It was good, don't get me wrong. But definitely not standard size. They have a daily $2 Tecate special. Awwww yeah. $5 margaritas daily, too, I think...but I don't care as much about those. I've never had bad service per se. I've had some slow and/or indifferent service. But I never had anyone copping an attitude, or completely ignoring me. So overall, the food is totally worth any flaws in service. Get the carne asada. You won't regret it. It's...delicious. Idk if I mentioned that before.

    (4)
  • Mark J.

    Great tapas for great prices! Lot of beer and drink specials too. The atmosphere is decent and they have a large patio.

    (4)
  • Betsy J.

    10 stars. I love this place. Ask the waitress what to order - it will all be amazing. Don't miss the world's best stuffed dates.

    (5)
  • Dee Dee C.

    Oh Noche, *insert dramatic sigh* I really wanted to love you, I really did. However, from your subpar service to your poor presentation in food, you just wouldn't let me do that. But because I do like to give the good with the bad, I will say you have one of the most delicious fish tacos I have had in centuries. Wait, I haven't been alive that long. Make that ages. Yeah, that sounds about right. Also at $2 a pop on Monday nights, you almost make me kinda like you. Uhm but about that service, is there any way you can make sure your servers are aware that no one drinks straight from the cup in public establishments anymore. I mean like really. Eww. Twice we were given glasses without a straw. Also since when was it kosher to place lime on top of a beer can, sans glass, and act like it was all good?! Uhm, not never. Moving on to my $6 spinach salad. There is a little thing called presentation and this salad was lacking it on all sides. It sounded so lovely on the menu, but sadly the execution was poor. Oh, and what is up with the lack of condiments on the tables and the wait in between for said condiments? Must I wait more than 15 mins for salt?! Like I said, I thought we could be something together. You could have been a contender. But, sadly no.

    (2)
  • Alayne H.

    Came here for happy hour and sat at the bar. Nice atmosphere and good service. Mark, our bartender, kept our beers on ice near where we were sitting so was always armed with another round at our request. He made a point to learn our names and overall was great at what he does. The menu had a variety of tapas selections and I ordered a chicken quesadilla. It was good, hit the spot, but seems like the ingredients didn't blend to make a taste that wowed. A patron next to me ordered the paella and it looked yummy. That's on my radar to try next time. Background music was lively, good crowd, and good service. Yeah, I'll be back.

    (3)
  • Laura P.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Always affordable and delicious to go the taco route. The trailer park taco and the fried lobster are phenomenal!

    (5)
  • Paige N.

    Noche is located in a prime spot in the VA Highlands right across the street from Murphy's and sharing a lovely back patio with Fontaine's. It's a little narrow inside, especially since the bar is up front, so prepare to get skinny as you head toward the back to be seated. I'd heard many pretty good things about it, so when I was invited to see a show downtown and my date suggested Noche beforehand, I happily agreed. I wasn't disappointed... but I wasn't overwhelmed either. Let me say the sangria was great - house made, so I would highly recommend you try that, but the tapas were just so-so. We opted for the saffron paella (I'm a sucker for paella - anytime it's on a menu, I will almost certainly order it), the spanish antipasto plate, shrimp ceviche and the crab cake. All were good but none were great and the portions seemed a little small. Now I know it's a tapas restaurant, but still. The server was also friendly and helpful telling us her favorite dishes and bringing the check promptly when we said we were trying to make a show later. One friend says Noche was better before it became part of the "Here to Serve" restaurant group. I can't comment on that, having not eaten there prior, but he could very well be correct. It was a fine experience, just not that memorable.

    (3)
  • Addy C.

    I remember back in the day, I'd go to Twist all the time for their $10 AYCE tapas night and tried Noche's $10 AYCE just a couple times ... Twist was always better. Well Noche doesn't have that event anymore but thanks to Scoutmob, my friend and I made a visit to check out their food. Service was friendly although not as attentive as I'd like - but the restaurant was packed and busy. We weren't sure how many tapas to order - server recommended 2 tapas per person so our party of 2 ordered 4 tapas and 1 dessert, which was plenty of food. SPINACH & ARUGULA SALAD - $6 Good salad, good portion, and came w/ dried cranberries, Cotija cheese, Marcona almonds, and served w/ citrus vinaigrette. CARNE ASADA - $7 Our server said this was one of her favorites - grilled skirt steak w/ tabasco onions (looked like the fried shoestring onions) and balsamic glaze. On the salty side but still pretty good. SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI - $6 Probably best choice of the evening - another server favorite, and good portion. Came w/ jalapenos, drizzled w/ cilantro lime aioli, and served w/ coriander tomato dipping sauce. SUN BURNT TUNA STEAK - $8 This tapas was just ok and I wouldn't order it again. Tuna steak is rare, and came w/ a salty mole amarillo sauce, and served w/ chipotle mashed potatoes (good ... and a nice filler). HEATHBAR CHEESECAKE - $5 I thought the cheesecake was just ok. Portion was pretty small. We did agree w/ our server favorites, so worth mentioning are her other favorites - potato crusted salmon and pork carnitas. FYI - if you want to avoid metered parking, you can usu. find street parking further down Virginia Av.

    (3)
  • Annalee O.

    I've been frequenting Noche for years now. In my younger days I drank at the bar a couple nights a week. The bartenders have always been the most attentive and friendly in Va-Hi. I was never that impressed with the food until recently. Last week my friends and I had a full meal of tapas from the relatively new menu. I can't think of anything I would have changed. I especially liked the goat cheese fritters and ceviche. You can't go wrong with the tacos either. Our bartender let me taste several wines before purchasing a bottle, which I always appreciate but am usually too shy to ask. I used to exclusively drink the sangria, but have found it to be a little too sweet for me lately. Plus, sugary beverages have not treated me well the last few years. Definitely sit at the bar if you can. The bartenders truly are some of the best in town. Ask them their name, they'll remember yours.

    (4)
  • Kisha M.

    It's certainly not the best tapas bar in town. But it will do in a pinch if you are looking for small plates and cocktails. The fish taco is pretty good. So is the sauteed spinach. I wasn't impressed with the patatas bravas. They weren't very "brava". I would say the overall value is decent, but again their is better tapas to be had in Atlanta.

    (2)
  • Carrie P.

    One of my besties kept telling me that we needed to go to Noche due to its deliciousness. Negative. I was shocked at how bad not only the service was, but the food also. I have a difficult time comprehending how Noche has been in business for long as it has and that my friend acutally thinks its delicious. It was THE WORSE tapas me and hubby have ever tried. I wouldn't eat here if I was dying of starvation, it's that bad.

    (1)
  • Brian K.

    I'd rather mop the floor at a peep show than be subjected to another meal at this restaurant. The food is not even a remote representation of Spanish tapas, the service is abysmal, and the noise level is akin to standing inside a running jet engine. Food: Noche touts itself as a tapas restaurant, but in actuality, they are anything but this. The food is poorly executed, unimaginative, and clearly devised to simply feed the drunken masses. Moreover, the portions are gargantuan; a tapas plate should not be a large portion, or complete meal by any stretch of the imagination. While dining at Noche in the past, I've tried items from various sections of their menu, including salads, tacos, and tapas. Although the selection is fairly extensive, I've found every dish to be laking in flavor and mildly reminiscent of something you'd expect from the mass produced offerings of a fast food chain. The drink menu is also surprisingly devoid of a decent selection of Spanish wines and cocktails, which any reasonable individual would expect to find at a tapas restaurant. Service: My advice would be to take a look at the staff on your way in, because that's the last that you'll see of them; everything from seating to ordering is met with an inordinately long wait and lack of attention. I've also found that there's never really any logic behind the sequence in which the tapas are served. When ordering both hot and cold tapas, the cold ones are traditionally served first; Noche is the first tapas restaurant I've ever dined at where this wasn't the case. Atmosphere: The actual bar and dining areas of Noche are excruciatingly small; the only way the tables could be closer together would be to stack them. This set-up, coupled with the lack of adequate soundproofing, makes for a dining experience that is louder than a monster truck rally. Cost: Moderately priced, but the cost is not commensurate with the food quality. Salads are priced between $6 and $8, tacos are between $3 and $7, and tapas are between $4 and $9. Other: Noche does take reservations, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you will be seated immediately upon arrival at the specific time. Moreover, the bar is normally always packed, so the wait can prove to be unpleasant at times.

    (2)
  • Kyra M.

    First off, I must start by saying, I luv Virginia Highlands! This is a great way to end your date night after exploring the area. On Mondays I get the $10 all you can eat tapas and a $5 margarita. Sangria is lovely here as well. The spanish potatoes, bbq salmon and shrimp/grits are to die for. This place does get packed, but some how I nvr wait long. I luv to eat outdoors when it's warm to escape the loud volumes. It's sorta small but so cute and sexy with low lighting inside. After eating here, my greedy butt heads on ovr to get some gelato across the street as tho I was not stuffed enough. Looks like a spot on Dawson's Creek or something.

    (4)
  • David K.

    $5 glasses of sangria and $5 margaritas were the perfect start to Date Night. So was the quick table Katie W. and I were able to get on Sunday evening. Our server was really nice and we ordered quite a few things to sample. My favorite was the shrimp (one of her choices), but we also tried the mussels and lamb. Well, I had the lamb. It was okay. The mussels were lackluster too. We each ordered some tacos. They come in green tortillas. Not sure what that's all about, but it had the consistency of a flour tortilla.

    (3)
  • Lauren H.

    I went here last night because I had a groupon deal that I had to use before it expired. I went with my fiance and one of our friends. Even with the groupon deal, we still managed to spend a good amount of money. I really liked the ambiance here. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night but it didn't take too long to get seats. The service was ok. After we were seated, it took a little while for our server to finally come by to take our order. There were also a few times that our finished plates weren't taken away soon enough which ended up crowding our table. The food came out pretty quick though. Between the 3 of us we had the following tapas: grilled marinated skirt steak- I asked for medium rare but it came out medium. Not too big of a deal though because it was flavorful. I didn't care too much for the tabacco onions. lamb chop lollipops- yummy but pricey. $9 for only 2 lollipops. BOO. shrimp ceviche- ok southwestern seared scallops- I love anything scallops! Not a big fan of the "southwestern" chili spice rub or the rice that it came with though. fried lobster tail- nothing special. It was a fried lobster tail. salt and pepper calamari- it was like any other calamari I've had before. pan seared crab cake- yummy but pricey. $9 for 2 tiny little crab cakes. BOO. sauteed shrimp with garlic- good but a little too salty. sun burnt tuna steak- overcooked. shrimp and jalapeno jack cheese grits- yummy. I love cheese grits so this was good. So overall this place is ok. I'll probably be back but it's not going to be anytime soon.

    (3)
  • Toni W.

    went there last night, it was awesome, per usual. However, unlike other times, I dropped my phone in the toilet :(, thankfully the staff was SO helpful, they hurriedly brought me dry rice so I could save the phone, which worked thankfully. they checked to make sure i was ok. the service is always pretty great but i always appreciate the willingness to go the extra mile to make my experience so awesome!

    (5)
  • Adam M.

    4.5 Stars. Recommendation to Management: Work on the Margarita's and I'll give you 5 stars. The food is awesome, and the prices are more than fair. It's my go to for this cuisine. Try any and all of the tacos and you will not be disappointed.

    (4)
  • Sandra G.

    Definitely not what I expected on my second visit. Positive Feedback: (1) Great heated patio section. (2) Great attendance and service from the servers. (3) Quick on bringing drinks and food. (4) Coffee was not too watery. (5) The cheesecake was great! Negative Feedback: (1) Both times that I've been here, the inside smelt like dirty mop water and throw up. You could chew how thick the smell was. There is no excuse to still have the same horrible smell more repeatedly. (2) The entrees are only a few pieces (which I understand are tapas) but not worth the prices. I'd rather pay for tapas that will make me not regret paying for them.

    (3)
  • Shana B.

    Noche serves a variety of Spanish tapas (small plates) and has a full bar. Mind you, in terms of the food and decor, it actually has the potential to be a fun place to hang out. Potential is the key word here. There is a heated patio although most people were congregating near the front door. Since we had reservations (thanks to OpenTable.com ), we were able to be seated promptly. Lets start with the server. She was definitely Ms. Impatient and I'm Ready to Get Off of Work! Hopefully you have a good idea of the service we experienced for the rest of the night. The food was decent. We started with chips and queso and the chips were good although the queso was lukewarm. We asked our waitress to warm it up and she huffed and puffed. I also ordered the fried chicken that came with mashed potatoes (not necessarily the most Spanish meal... but hey I'm in back in the South) and this plate was actually a pretty good portion size and tasted good. My friend ordered chicken empanadas and she was pleased with her food as well. In terms of drinks, I initially ordered a mojito and it had a ton of sugar. Needless to say, the waitress caught an attitude when I tried to change it. My friend ordered a fruit cocktail drink and it tasted exactly like the tropical punch that Minute Maid sells in the grocery store but they were nice enough to put it in a martini class. We stayed a little while after we finished eating to catch up and the waitress definitely made it known that she was ready for the next party to be seated. Overall, we were disappointed when we visited Noche last night and will likely NOT return here. Great potential but failed to live up to our expectations.

    (2)
  • Jay J.

    This place is the definition of "meh." The food was slightly palatable...I got the fried chicken/mashed potato and the huevos rancheros. Both were alright but GREATLY lacking in the salt/seasoning department. The service was also nothing remarkable, even on the bad side honestly. The waitress took forever to acknowledge our presence and we literally had to flag her down for everything after that. This isn't Europe... Overall, just go somewhere else if you get the hankering for some tapas. This place just isn't worth it.

    (2)
  • Christopher M.

    I love Noche any day of the week, but Sundays are my favorite. The tapas are good. I've never eaten anything at Noche that wasn't delicious. The bartenders are top-notch. Maybe I spend too much time and money at Noche, but they know me by name and make me feel at home. Food and Service are great, but Noche also has some of the best drink specials in town. $1 Dos Equis on Sundays only. $2 Tecate, $5 Margaritas, $5 Sangria, and $15 Red Bull & Liquor pitchers all week! C'mon!

    (5)
  • Tammi D.

    Noche is pretty good, not fantastic, but decent tapas. I love tapa places, and their hummus is really good. I'm not so crazy about any of the other stuff...oh, but their red velvet ice cream cake rocks. I go from time to time. They just opened up one in Alpharetta, and I don't think it's as good as this one. I like the outdoor seating!

    (3)
  • Jade B.

    I'm almost ashamed to say that this past Friday was my first time at Noche...I've lived in Atlanta almost 3 years. Better late than never. Our food was outstanding, drinks on point and the service was great. The fried green tomatoes were delicious. Great mojitos!

    (5)
  • Jennifer P.

    This is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta and I've tried over half the menu, It is best to make a reservation here as it's super popular. Also, if you're craving that fabulous $5 white sangria, get there early. My only gripe is that they have been out of it a couple times when I came in late. Go into this knowing that it's a tapas restaurant and you need to order a few dishes, about 3 per person, to fill up. Spend the money, try some fresh, delicious, incredibly flavorful food, and share the experience with your friends. The best tapas in my opinion are: queso fundido spanish fried potatoes goat cheese fritters calamari saffron paella (must try! one of my faves) carne asada (my other fave! great flavor) Skip the desserts as this is not a strong point for them. Instead, indulge in sangria and extra entrees.

    (4)
  • Tramaine W.

    This is the kind of place you want to live close by.To start my mango mojito and sangria were great! We tried like 8 things so i can't list each.My favorites were the lamb lollipops and the strip steak.The best part was the dessert ,holy crap, best desserts i have ever had ( and i'm not a big dessert person)I had the tiramisu parfait, apple bread pudding and creme brulee.

    (4)
  • Meera S.

    Horrendous. Sad excuse for food. The ceviche was basically iceberg lettuce with some five-day old fish and canned diced tomatoes. The lobster tail smelled awful and apparently was rancid - only my fiance had the guts to taste it. The sangria was the saddest excuse for sangria I've ever tasted - more like Kool-aid and melted jolly rancher with fruit that was not in season. How in the world are they as busy as they are?

    (1)
  • Amanda D.

    They really, really changed their menu and it makes me sad. It's like tapas meets Tex-Mex. When I saw this, I first tried to sell off my Groupon for $15, but every bloodsucking mosquito who uses the discount coupon retail sites wanted $5. Seeing as they wanted to eat for essentially 87% off (and then probably tip 10% on whatever they actually paid), I decided to just go. Apparently everyone else decided to wait to use these at the last minute, and we had to wait a bit. We were quoted 80 minutes, but seated in way less time. I decided to get the cotton candy vodka drink. Its cotton candy flavor was overpowered by the pineapple juice, but the vodka was there, so can't complain..it might be scary by itself. The chips and queso should just be avoided. The queso had a really weird texture for queso, maybe more like cream than cheese, and it wasn't very flavorful. The tomatillo salsa is good, but the red salsa is pretty meh. And it does not come with guacamole anymore, but so many other things do so the chips can be used on those plates. They were out of the lamb chops, so we got the skirt steak. Way too much balsamic vinegar involved there. The chicken taquitos were really good, especially with the guacamole. The quesadillas are alright too, they just sort of fall apart though. There is still something slightly off about their patatas bravas, but nothing that bad. They also changed the fried chicken dish a bit, it now comes with a black bean cake instead of mashed potatoes. It's still an oversized chicken tender, with a really good thick crust on the outside. I found myself enjoying the black bean cake more. It's alright, the service was really great, but I don't care for the food now. I miss the lamb gyros :(

    (3)
  • Taylor A.

    Have you ever had a vodka drink with cotton candy vodka? What? Well, you must. It's awesome! The smell alone will bring you back to the country fair. It's called the Carnival or something and it's worth the novelty. That being said the food's pretty decent too. Lots of variety at a decent price. This time we had plantains and bacon scallops. I'm not a big plantain fan as I thought I ordered potatoes, so I won't comment. The bacon scallops were much bigger than expected and tasty. Our server was very nice even though our table was half the reservation number we called in with. Politeness will get you far! Plus they have $2 Tecate and other cheap drink specials all the time. Great neighborhoody place to check out if you're in the Highlands!

    (4)
  • Brandi T.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Noche last weekend. A girlfriend and I stumbled upon it after failed attempts at a nice dinner elsewhere. Noche was the spot to be at! The shrimp ceviche, arugula salad and plantanos were my favorite! I tried the fried lobster tail since other yelpers referred it but I didn't have the same dazzling experience as they did. For me that was $9 down the drain. And the best part?!? (Drum roll PLEASE!) The Mojitos!! Man oh man, I'm still dreaming of it! I had the peach and it was fan-freaking-tabulous. I can't wait to get another. The waitress said the watermelon mojito was great as well. My friend had the expresso martini and stated that was delightful also. The ambiance, cool chairs, bright colored walls, mitch match water glasses (too cute!), beautiful artwork, good music, and excellent staff made my night a blast. I definitely think I'll be making more trips to VA Highlands in the future. Carpe NOCHE my friends!

    (4)
  • Quin M.

    One of my favorite restaurants!!

    (4)
  • Winston G.

    Went on Monday for the all you can eat tapas. For $10, it's a pretty decent deal, but I was not really impressed with the dishes at all. Makes sense considering the low price, but I think I would have preferred instead to just order things off the regular menu. I would suggest that they feature a few of their "best" dishes during these all you can eat sessions, and perhaps bump up the price a bit so that I'll be tempted to come back and eat their food. Also, call ahead before you decide to walk in. On Monday nights, it is pretty difficult to get a seat with any sized party around dinner time. $2 Tecate cans. Parking in the back (free valet, just tip). Pura Vida is still the top tapas spot in the ATL.

    (3)
  • Lisa P.

    Saturday was my first visit to Noche and I wasn't disappointed. Tonya and I started with the fried green tomatoes and they didn't disappoint. The cholula remoulade that topped the tomatoes was so good. Next we shared the calamari. The calamari was delicious and when I return I will definitely order it again. The calamari was topped with jalapenos and aioli so if you like a kick order it. We also had the mussels and they were ok, I prefer to have mussels in a different broth other than the tomato base that was used. Lastly, I had the spinach salad and it was ok. All in all I will definitely return to Noche.

    (4)
  • Bobbin W.

    My attempts to make homemade ceviche always miserably fail. Chopped tilapia sits half-cooked in fishy lime juice; quartered shrimps frown a sickly pink. I eat my ceviche out instead, like at Noche, where shrimp sits in a precious tortilla bowl, flavored with red onion, avocado and lettuce shreds. My favorite tapas dish perhaps is the garlic-steamed mussels, tomatoes swimming in a spicy broth in which I can dip the accompanying bread. The potato salmon evokes moaning as well; the thin-sliced starch looks like spaghetti wrapped around the fish. $5 house margaritas serve as dessert prior to the meal -- and then Heath Bar cheesecake is "DESSERT dessert," a cinnamon-y cactus cookie inserted in the center. With a heavy stomach and caramel-covered heart, I had a buena noche.

    (4)
  • Paige J.

    The food was really good; the atmosphere is pretty cool. My only complaints are: it's really tiny inside and you sit really close to the surrounding tables, and it was also really loud inside. I'd go back, regardless.

    (3)
  • Stephanie D.

    Health Food Rating - 93 When I first went there, the restaurant had a half-off deal going on. That deal is now over. The happy hour is a great time. The shrimp taco is soo gooood! I also like the mussels. Matter of fact, there is nothing I didn't like on the menu.... Nix that. I wasn't too big on the paella. It was too mushy. Maybe that was a one time thing. They have complimentary valet. I personally don't care for valet at all. But at least it's right behind the restaurant.

    (4)
  • Teresa C.

    Great tapa, good ambience and reasonably priced. Fun upbeat setting and they play music that isn't too loud you can't hear the people you're with. Recommend ordering: shrimp and grits with chorizo - best dish I ordered, sauce was fantastic, grits were really rich and creamy Garlic shrimp - similar shrimp as in above but served with diff sauce, very good Calamari - large portion for tapas, good breading, served with peppers that gave it a kick but weren't too spicy Mussels - good but not as awesome as treehouse's, broth was well flavored Others: Ahi tuna was served with mashed potatoes which was interesting but worked - only complaint is tuna was a little overlooked for ahi Sangria - wasn't too impressed, Eclipse de Luna still has best sangria I've tried

    (4)
  • Sherry W.

    Spanish fusion tapas. They also serve tacos as well. Setting would be a good happy hour or late night date spot. I thought all their dishes were mediocre with the exception of the carne asada/skirt steak with balsamic glaze and onion strings (Although it can be inconsistent, ah-mazing the first time, not bad the second time). Over-priced, for small portions. Good house sangria though.

    (2)
  • Ross K.

    Very predictable and tasty tapas restaurant. You pretty much can't go wrong on the menu. $10 all you can eat on Mondays isn't about volume of food, as much as trying things (that rock) that you wouldn't normally order. Order a couple of $4 (solid) house margaritas or discounted draft dos equis, as well and you are set. The patio is fun. It can get crowded for good reason. What is the secret to that fried chicken??! Free valet parking in the rear lot.

    (4)
  • L And F V.

    A freakin plus Great bartenders amazing food great drinks great location .... Love this place

    (5)
  • Bryn Y.

    This is a place that is dear to my heart. I have been going here for years for their great staff, great crowd and great food and drinks. This Noche location beget the term Sunday Funday because they serve $1 Dos Equis Lager all day every Sunday... Yes... $1 Dos Equis. This type of deal brings a robust 20-30 somethings crowd looking for a good time. I have made long-term friends here both with the patrons and with the staff. Noche has personable and talented bartenders, especially Mark and Sean, who are easily capable of concocting wonderful drinks and shots that you didn't even know you liked. While I have dined here on many occasions, I typically eat and drink at the bar so I have more extensive experience with the bartenders than with the wait staff. That said, I have never had a bad visit here. This is a Tapas restaurant, so you can expect smaller dishes in the $5-$10 each range, which is pretty typical of this genre, with each dish coming out as soon as it is ready. We LOVE their steak and chicken tacos and their calamari! The restaurant portion of this location does offer a more intimate setting- great for a date night and it's centrally located in one of the best neighborhoods in Atlanta- The Virginia Highlands. After dinner and drinks, you can easily walk around the corner or down the street to experience some fantastic nightlife. I left Atlanta for Los Angeles about a month ago, but I still miss Noche every Sunday.

    (5)
  • Ee Vonn Y.

    Mediocre margarita and the nachos were not that filling. This surprised my boyfriend and me considering that we just had dinner next door. The food was not memorable. However, this is absolutely a fun, loud, and crowded restaurant to go to. You'll enjoy your experience here more than the food.

    (2)
  • Michelle B.

    Love Noche and sitting outside !! It is an a very cute location of Vinings !! The Mojito are excellent and so are the margaritas !! I agree with one of the reviews that this was the worst Cuban sandwich I have ever had, they should take it off the menu. the ship and grits are excellent and so are the tacos, fish items and crab cakes. Everything is served when it is ready so sometimes everyone at the table received their food at different times, not an issue for our table but I can see how some people would not be thrilled with this pace of their dining experience. I love Noche and we will be back soon !!!

    (5)
  • David J.

    Noche has excellent food, and I would eat here again. I am craving their Grilled Marinated Steak Taco and Carne Asada as I write this review. My only complaints are that the restaurant was out of pork, the service was a bit slow, and the food was pricey. However, it was a busy Sunday afternoon and they had $1 Dos Equis. Great beer for a great price always makes me a forgivable man.

    (4)
  • Dorothy S.

    I had previously only known Noche for it's sangria, but recently tried the food and I'm a big fan! The carne asada is amazing, and $1 tacos on Mondays are a great deal! They don't have a huge wine selection, but I think they make up for it with their margaritas. Noche has definitely become a "go-to" after work place for my friends and me!

    (4)
  • J Det D.

    Not impressed at all. Everything I had I could make at home and make it taste better. I had the Spinach and Arugula salad. The salad had very few cranberries or almonds and was dusted with the cotija cheese. The dressing, however, coated the salad. It was almost like the arugula and spinach had been dunked in water and then immediately covered in dressing. Not good. I also had the Assortment of Spanish Cheeses. Thin was the theme of this dish. 3 super thinly sliced pieces of cheese, 4 thinly sliced apple slices, 2 dates and 2 pieces of thinly sliced toasted bread. It felt like a dish my midwestern parents would throw together and offer as an exotic assortment of appetizers similar to the ones they had at the local Applebees. No dude, you got that stuff at Kroger and sliced it thinly. It was not impressive. The service was a tad odd, too. The server would rarely appear and never refilled our drinks or gave us straws. Then we'd have random workers from the restaurant come out and announce our food. 'SALAD? SALAD?" If you weren't seated near them they either leaned in on us to hand it to the person or we had to hand it to others at the table. Really?? Your boobs pressed up against my face and sweaty armpit are not what I want to see and smell right before I eat. Go somewhere else. This isn't worth your time or money.

    (2)
  • Kathy N.

    $2 Taco's on Mondays, can't be beat! Great skinny margaritas too!

    (3)
  • Stephen G.

    I knew of the Noche in Brookhaven but wasn't aware of the VA Highlands location until the Scoutmob feature. By the time I finally made it over there, the deal was over but I was still anxious to visit the restaurant. I've had their tacos before and they definitely get the seal of approval. This time, however, I wanted to try the tapas. The shrimp and grits is by far the best thing we had. I strongly recommend you try this one. The mussels were also very good, especially the chili broth they were served with. The paella was the most lacking in my opinion. Seemed a little bland compared to other dishes and needed some more flavor to it overall. However, the spanish sausage in the dish was very good. Service was great and this location has a better ambiance than the Brookhaven spot (in fairness, both locations kind of correlate with the neighborhood that they're in). I definitely recommend checking out Noche if you're a fan of fusion-style tacos and/or tapas.

    (3)
  • Carrie Neal W.

    My second stop for Dining Out for Life was to help a friend who was hosting the fundraising at Noche. It'd been awhile since I'd paid a visit and it was all-around great, on top of being a place supporting a good cause. I tried several things I hadn't before, in addition to having the yummy Sangria I knew I liked. The calamari is very good - just a drizzling of a lightly creamy aioli type sauce on top, and (good in my book) mostly rings not tentacles - as are the chicken quesadillas (if you've read any of my Mexican restaurant reviews, you know how I feel about those!!). I also learned that they do nightly $5 drink specials - the Sangria, plus gin and a few other drinks - as well as several entrees. Most of the crowd, including everyone I knew, was in the bar area or the area just outside the open doors. The bartenders did a great and efficient job keeping up with the orders, food and drink-wise. The crowd was full, the atmosphere was fun, and I'm definitely putting Noche on my go-back-to list!

    (4)
  • Katrina M.

    What I loved: - That Heath bar Cheesecake! So much better than I expected. - The empanadas. Very well made. What was ok: - The Potato Crusted Salmon. A little salt would have gone a long way (and I'm not even a salt lover). But the presentation was lovely. Simply beautiful. - The Shrimp Taco. I sort of kept comparing it to Holy Taco's shrimp taco. This one lost the race, but it was still the best of the tacos I ate at Noche. - The Trailer Park Taco. Great name, classier McDonald's taste. What should change: - The service. Good god they're slow! You should only spend an hour and a half at lunch because of great drinks and conversation. Not because it's been 30 minutes since you placed that order for the Lobster Taco and you've given up on it because somehow you were able to put in a desert order with someone else and it arrived first. Sigh. - The prices. If each Taco came down by at least a buck, I might complain about the service just a little less. But only a little. The only reason this place should need scoutmob is because I wouldn't put up with waiting so long for food unless I was getting 50% off. But thanks to that nifty fine print, that didn't even happen. I want to give this place 3 stars, because 2 stars just looks so bad and I don't think this place sucks, per-say, but when I read what each stands for, "I've had better" seems to fit. Try Holy Taco.

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  • Linda C.

    Overpriced, over crowded, and super mediocre. Why is this place so popular again? Ummm....went there with a friend last night. It was my first time. My friend raved about how good the food was. We got there kinda early (6pm) and copped two seats at the end of the bar (the curved spot in front of the window. Apparently the bartender doesn't serve people that sit in these seats. I sat there for 10 minutes wondering if I could get a drink of sangria, water, nibbles...hell, anything! No dice. We finally had to yell across the bar for the guy to acknowledge us. Now, for the vittles: The menu uses plural a lot for items that don't come in multiples. "Chicken tacos", "pulled pork tacos", "lobster tacos"....there was only ONE taco! WTF? Anywho, my friend ordered the chicken taco(s) and the lobster taco(s). He killed the chicken taco so I guess it was good to him. Didn't look that appetizing to me. His lobster taco(s) were coated with cheese with sprinkled bits of lobster. Are you kidding me?!?! I know I'm not in New England, but c'mon! I ordered the pulled pork taco and the Spanish antipasta plate. The antipasta plate had herbed olives, cured ham, spiced almonds, and olive bread. It was yummy- but then again that's not a hard dish to pull off. I make that at home. And I can't wrap my head around why they would call this dish antipasta. Spaniards don't use that word....that's Italian. As for the pulled pork taco(s), it was okay. Pork was very tender, toppings were cabbage and some other greens, but there was absolutely NO FLAVOR. Hella bland. Seriously...where was the lime? Cilantro? Something!!!! Lastly we both got Sangria and shared the potatoes bravas. Sangria was good. The potatoes came seasoned with some red, creamy, tangy dipping sauce. It was okay, but nowhere near as good as other tapas places. And can someone please tell me why there would be shrimp and grits on a friggin tapas bar menu??? As if you can't get that in every other restaurant here in Atlanta. Are you kidding me??? Ugh...I was so vexed with my food experience when I left. The place got really packed. It was jumping by 7:30pm-8pm. I have no idea why...the food is so damn medicore. It makes me wonder if these people have ever had real tapas. If they did, this place would be out of business in a heartbeat. Am I going back? Hells no.

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  • Michelle S.

    So here's how I do Noche. And trust me, Noche and I are good friends. 1. Reserve your table 2. Order drinks (very reasonably priced) 3. Once you get your table order tapas to share 4. Leave with a reasonably priced bill. I think that's why Noche and I are such great friends. The reasonably priced drinks and food. Combine that with a great atmosphere and you've got a solid start to a great night out in the highlands. It's the way to go. Is the food over the top amazing? Nope. But then again, over the top amazing usually costs a pretty penny and let's get real. I'm 23. Pretty pennies are hard to come by. Noche delivers quality food every time and I've never had a bad experience there.

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  • Juan M.

    We did the ScoutMob and it was a nice experience. Sitting at the bar is always a lot of fun for us and this time didn't disappoint; when we went it was still hot outside so we got the sangria and it went down well. Lots of people watching (which is fun for us) and good food. IMHO, stick to the Spanish tapas items as they really hit the spot.

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  • Kari S.

    Other than a long wait to get a table, this place is great. I've been here twice and it's been packed on Monday nights both times. While difficult to meander to and from your table, the mass of people does lend to the ambiance. The food is terrific. It's little. And on little plates. Inventive and appetizing small plates are brought out not-too-fast and not-too-slow. I love this type of eating. Variety in a meal is like icing on the cake to me, so Noche is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta. I also love that you can reorder the item or items you liked at the end of the food parade. While each plate seems small (they're tapas), I've never walked away hungry. The last time I sat on the back patio, a thunderstorm broke through the night and warm rain fell just feet from our table. We were protected though, and the food just kept on coming. So many flavors on so many little plates. I just love it.

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  • Brian H.

    I was a little leery about going here because I've never been a big fan of tapas, but this place won me over - probably because it's got a good mix of different types of food. I'm a big fan of the fried chicken with potatoes and the beef kabob. Each has a little kick, but they're not too spicy. The guacamole's great too. The drinks are good - and pretty strong usually. I always like to sit outside, as the dining room can get pretty loud and crowded.

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  • Roger A.

    Not an authentic Tapas place, but the food was OK. Nice geography, too. There are several better tapas places in Atlanta, but this one is passable. Their niche might be the tapas place for people who like tapas but who have friends who would rather go to a fusion Latin restaurant with options to have a taco. Not a small group of folks I'm sure.

    (3)
  • JEWELe M.

    iLove LoVe LOVE the Tapas hours @ Noche!!!! Great food for half the cost! Who wouldn't love it?!??! My favorite were the chicken taco and queso dip. The chicken taco had great texture with the fixings and the queso was so rich! I'm so glad my boyfriend lives a walk away from this spot! I can't wait to go back for the happy hour and try the other tapas!

    (4)
  • Ashley C.

    I went to Noche a noche con mi novio. Sorry, couldn't resist. My spanish sucks. Anyway, it was a great experience. They were really crowded, as many people have mentioned before in their reviews, BUT luckily we were able to get a table with no wait at all. I wish we could have made it for the half off tapas but I think it was still worth the cost. The drinks were great. I had the Carnival and mi novio had the Coconut Creme Pie. Delicioso! As far as the tapas themselves were concerned, I wasn't too concerned because they were pretty tasty. I wasn't that excited about the salmon wrapped in potato with a lobster cream sauce (as delicious as that sounds, I wasn't impressed). The salmon was just overcooked for me. And being black, if I say something is overcooked, you KNOW it was overcooked! We also tried the fried chicken w/ the black bean potato cake mmmmm delish!!!! The calamari was great too (kinda hard to mess that up although some do), the skirt steak (swimming in delish sauce and cooked at perfect MR), Oh and the noche salad which was good for what it was worth (cucumbers, chick pea, cherry tomato, sw ranch)....and I think that was it. (Dang did they eat the whole menu in one noche?)

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  • Gene G.

    The best thing I can say about this place is that if your new to tapas and want a busy atmosphere then this is the place. None of the dishes have any type of novelty or excellent presentation. I've been 3 times and have always left unsatisfied. Noche doesn't have good service, freshness, and its loud (could be bad or good). Go here if your the introverted and less of a risk taker, for me its just not a good fit. I might have thought this place was awesome at 18-22. I'm usually long winded on these things, but this establishment isn't worth my time. Pros Exciting Atmosphere Cons Food Service Novelty Presentation Other Items to note Loud Packed

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  • Heather B.

    Delicious! First things first holy delicious margaritas! YUM YUM! Any place that serves a pitcher of red bull and vodka for only $15 is okay with me. While they have a special spot for vegetarian meals the choices were meh. I was with two vegetarians when we went here and they found a few things but compared to the rest of the menu I was not impressed. The food was awesome I got one of the specials of the day and the fish taco (which was perfect). The food was great and the atmosphere was even better the prices were a bit steep but for good food one can't really argue the price. I will definitely be back!

    (3)
  • Brandon W.

    This is one of our favorite double date spots. Food is always amazing. Only downside is that it can be a little cramped inside at times. The trailor park taco is my favorite, along with the calamari, humas, and skirt stake. Everything is always very fresh. Be prepared to pay a few bucks for a valet parking tip (service is free though). The food is priced great so you can try a lot of new things.

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  • Kathleen M.

    Noche has excellent Tapa's and a really cool atmosphere! I love their Spanish potatoes, Lobster Taco's, and Hummus Dip, and Queso Fundido with Chips and Salsa! It also has a great patio for both cold and warm weather! They have $1 beers on Sunday as well!

    (5)
  • Elizabeth S.

    Good service. Decent food. Nothing exciting.

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  • Lauren N.

    Pros: Atmosphere, Location, Size, Drinks, Good Food Cons: Parking Noche is one of my favorite "go-to" places in Atlanta. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and the atmosphere is always vibrant and attracts a trendy crowd of young twenty-somethings. I've been here for my birthday twice, friend's birthday dinners (just went to one last night!), $10 monday night tapas, date nights, or just drinks with friends. Regardless of occassion, it's always fun. Food-wise, my recommendations include the following: - Potato-wrapped salmon - Hummus plate (large portion...you can share) - Noche house salad with goat cheese and roasted peppers (salads here are generally large as well) - Grilled vegetable flat bread with goat cheese & cilantro pesto (so good, just tried this last night!) Beware of small portions if you order the tacos or sauted spinach. More important than the food, are the drinks! They are great. Really interesting and delicious cocktails and sangria (and I'm not usually a fan). A lot of people come here just for the bar. The place is noisy. Call ahead to make a reservation as the place gets packed and people stay there late. The service is great, atmosphere trendy. Overall, with two tapas and a drink expect to spend around $25...adds up quickly! It's a good time and I will definitely be back.

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  • Eli J.

    I like Noche. It gets ridiculous crowded sometimes so I start early. The wait staff is the best in town and the bartenders rock! Food is always good and priced well. Tapas happy hour is the best deal in town. Go there if you haven't and if you have, go again.

    (4)
  • Caitlin N.

    I thought the food here was good, not great, but good. My only real complaint was the speed the food came out in. My group ordered 8 tapas and they all came out at the same time. I would have liked if a few came out at a time. I felt that the food we didn't try first was getting cold and it rushed the whole meal.

    (3)
  • Claire M.

    The tapas were fairly hit-and-miss -- luckily for us, we ordered a bunch of hits! The skirt steak with tobacco onions was phenomenal. We wished we had ordered one person, that's how savory the marinade was on the perfectly tender meat. Another winner was the Trailer Park Taco...the mix of fried chicken and queso was so tasty. The chicken quesadilla was much better than I expected of such a basic. The meh things we ordered -- tuna steak, chicken empanadas -- were easy enough to overlook since we had plenty of other food. In retrospect, though, I wish we had ordered 12 orders of the skirt steak and 512 Trailer Park Tacos! And as you can call from the taco name, this is not a traditional tapas place. That's fine -- I didn't expect it to be. If you're expecting a little slice of Madrid in a trendy part of Atlanta, you're SOL -- so don't. :)

    (3)
  • Pamela M.

    Noche' is one of my favorite tapas places. Great menu and pricing and nice location in the Highlands. I like sitting outside on thier makeshift patio ... LOL. The patio can be kinda intimate but it faces a parking lot below in the back , so much for a view. It does not however take away from the food or service. Good drinks, I like thier Sangria's. Noche' will remain an ole fav on my list

    (4)
  • Amy V.

    Love it! Great atmosphere, great service, great food and great drinks. What more could you want? I didn't take advantage of the $10 all you can eat tapas since I really wasn't super hungry. I ordered the sangria ($5 special in a large glass...woo woo!) and my dinner companion ordered a beer which was served in a frosty mug which was perfect since it was pretty warm inside. He had the grilled chicken and vegies which he said was amazing. Upon the recommendation of our waitress I had the BBQ pork. It was served between two plantain cakes and topped with onion strings. Oh my gosh, the mix of flavors and textures was amazing. The next time I go I am for sure getting the all you can eat and trying the "chef's selection!" A cautionary note to those who don't like noisy crowds: It gets packed and noisy! I love the energetic atmosphere, but I understand that it's not for everyone.

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  • Jennifer B.

    ALL YOU CAN EAT TAPAS FOR $10.00??? YES PLEASE!! the calamari is awesome! I love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (4)
  • Glenn A.

    the here to serve restaurants are fairly good . the beef i have is the expiration on the gift cards. i bought some gift cards for some clients and they were slow to use them and when they went there they were turned down . made my business look terrible. don't buy their gift cards .

    (1)
  • Liz D.

    Ah, Kit....you're being a little tough on Noche! I have been going to Noche regularly for their week nights specials for 5+ years...it is one of my favorite places! I give Noche 3 stars for food, but I would give it 4.5 stars for ambiance. Whether you go there for $1 Dos Equis on Sunday, $3 margaritas & $10 All-You-Can-Eat tapas on Monday (select menu...but always very good variety), or $3 Sangria on Wednesday...it's always a good time. The food is nothing to write rave reviews about, but it's good & the drinks are strong. There is always a good crowd of friendly people at the bar. If you are dead set to enjoy the $1 beer on Sunday, be prepared to fight the crowd...the place is sure to be packed. If you drop in, tell Mark Liz says hi....I will miss Noche when I move to San Francisco! I have had many fun "girls nights" at Noche!

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  • cody d.

    Despite the questionable concept of serving vodka redbull by the pitcher, the reasturant was surprisingly good.

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  • Jennifer L.

    Noche is a great little spot in Virginia Highlands. Tapas are great - really. Don't waste your time on the salads - not creative or even good - don't hold tot he rest of the menu. Service is hit or miss - more miss than hit but the atmosphere and the bar make up for it. I've had to wait at the bar while waiting on a (very late girlfriend) and was never uncomfortable - great neighborhood feel and easy to meet new people. Be sure to make a reservation on Friday or Saturday night or you'll have a bit of a wait. Defintely a place you should check out!

    (3)
  • David S.

    I can't give Noche more than 3 stars. I just can't. It is not on the level of better restaurants in Atlanta like La Tavola next door, or Agave, Canoe, etc. Frankly, if it weren't for the $2 Tecate and a few delicious plates, I would probably give it 2 stars. But I'll come back to that. You know the odd thing about this place? For a restaurant that is centered around the idea of Spanish style tapas and flavors, their Spanish-inspired dishes are usually the most disappointing. For instance: the Safron Paella. No flavor at all. I'll just take their word for it that it does indeed contain safron, because I couldn't taste it. The rice was mushy and bland, and the meats (shrimp, chicken, sausage, mussels) were dry and lacking flavor. They also have a spanish ham plate that comes with various cured meats. Ugh. The meat is a step above what you'd find in a deli. It's just so odd that their spanish dishes are so bland. It's not that the menu is bad, it's just not executed very well. They do have some winners, though, don't get me wrong. My favorite dish in the entire place is simply called "Carne Asada". Fantastic cut of skirt steak, grilled medium-rare (my choice) served with tobacco fried onions and a balsamic glaze. Pound for pound it is one of the best dishes in Atlanta. I eat it every time I come here. I also like the deviled eggs, the fried chicken, shrimp and grits. When we lived OTP, we came here somewhat frequently. What does it say for Noche that, after moving to the Highlands in February, we've only visited this place twice in ~ 8 months?

    (3)
  • Abhi K.

    Noche is a very standard tapas bar. There is nothing too special about it, but it is certainly not bad. On Monday nights, they have all you can eat tapas for $10. It is usually a good deal. The service here is generally very fast, especially considering that the place is packed on Mondays and the servers are constantly running to and from the kitchen. Have a pitcher of sangria. It's really good here!

    (3)
  • A M.

    The food and service were good as usual, but YOU GOTTA BRING BACK THE POTATO CRUSTED SALMON-IT WAS THE BEST ITEM ON THE MENU!!!

    (4)
  • Josh G.

    If you're local, this is a Tues, Weds spot. Thursday is Emory crash night, Fri-Sun is full of suburbanite tourists, Mon. is some over-crowded all-you-can-eat night...or was once anyway. But, Tues and Weds. are great. At least they were when we haunted the Highland. The food truly is great.

    (4)
  • Jeremy A.

    Ive been here on two separate occasions to check out the 10 dollar all you can eat tapas deal that they do on Monday nights. Its pretty good but the selection can sometimes be limited and it gets super packed. If you haven't been though definitely start out your experiences by checking out the all you can eat tapas, so you can have an idea if you like the place enough to pay full price on your second visit ;)

    (3)
  • Carmen S.

    The best mojitos in Atl, especially the coconot mojito. Love the fried Lobster. Overall great service!!!

    (5)
  • Matt C.

    first time in this location last night. have been dragged to the one in brookhaven several times, and never been happy with the food. hoped this would be different, as i've always thought the noche menu looks great on paper.. but i walked away with the same experience... some good, mostly bad. service was good here, though, which is always a problem at the brookhaven location. tried their watermelon margarita which was definitely the highlight of the visit: probably the most refreshing summer drink i've tried... although very girly looking on the table. my fault there.. started with one of the few things i've really liked at noche.. the bibb salad. then decided to go with what i thought would be a 'safe' item, the cuban sandwich. it was awful, and easily the worst cuban sandwich i've ever had in my life.. the roast pork tasted like a sloppy joe, and the bread was already a soaked and gooey mess when it got to the table. avoid that one for sure..

    (2)
  • Tastybeverages T.

    This place used to be one of my wife and I's favorite places in the highlands, with great food and a great happy hour deal for 1/2 priced tapas. We rolled in there today expecting the same, but the 1/2 priced tapas are long gone, some of the old favs are gone/changed, and the food quality has also gone down hill. We got three things, nachos, potato encrusted salmon, and a scallop dish. The nachos were good, but nachos are hard to screw up. Next, my wife's old standby the potato-encrusted salmon came out. The sauce and garnishes have changed, and not for the better. It was overcooked and under-seasoned. Finally the scallop dish, with scallops so rubbery that I could barely finish them without washing down a big gulp of water. All in all, this place has gone down hill, and I don't know if it is the new management group or what, but I won't be spending one more dime there. On a positive note, at least the service was still good.

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  • Lindsey H.

    Shrimp and grits is my favorite. Nice drink specials for us fruity drink ladies.

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  • Jeff L.

    noche is atlantas classic best f***** bar in the city my suggestion is to get up here get about 10 dollar drafts every sunday all sunday long because you're not gonna find anything better then this place. I mean I got 2 dollar beers in my hands a bum with a stripper moves getting down next to me how u gonna beat that?

    (5)
  • Lydia L.

    Ah yes, another Here To Serve restaurant. I think that some of these reviews are kind of harsh. I'm a big tapas fan, and while the tapas here don't compare to Spain, they're definitely not horrible. I think the best time to come IS the Monday night $10 all-you-can-eat tapas (ahem and $3 margaritas). At least with this option you get to sample what you want, and order it as many times as you would like without ever going over...$10. It's a high-energy, fun environment. Generally though, the menu is pretty weak in terms of quality. I've tried the queso fundido, spanish fried potatoes, fried green tomatoes, hummus, mozz and tomatoes, calamari, spanish cheeses, potato crusted salmon, mini crab cakes, hmmm ok most of the menu when I've gone with large parties. Nothing is spectacular, but it's certainly not bad. Great for a girls night out (on Monday). Get drinks and just go to enjoy.

    (3)
  • Amy P.

    $10 All You Can Eat Tapas on Monday nights! We showed up at 5:30 when the doors opened and were escorted outside because of the number of reservations that night. It was a cold evening in Atlanta and the ceiling heaters did not do much to keep us warm, so instead we stuffed our bellies with food. The menu that night included corn chowder, iceburg lettuce and blue cheese dressing (really?!), chicken taquitos (the table favorite), mahi mahi with grits, pork, and penne pasta with sauce (yes, just noodles and sauce). What do you expected for $10? The food was good and the atmosphere was fun, but the company of my friends was the best part of the evening. Iceburg lettuce with blue cheese dressing... really!?

    (3)
  • Erika S.

    The food was divine. I love the small plate serving style. Some really interesting but delicious combinations (crab cakes with a jalapeño tartar sauce). We had the fried green tomatoes, grilled chicken quesadilla, Spanish potatoes, crab cakes, and calamari. Great for sharing among friends. The desserts were heavenly... 3 for $10. We had the creme brulee, heath bar cheese cake, and apple bread pudding. Sunday night is $1 Dos Equis night which was such a good deal! Margaritas were $5. The waitress let us try the sangria in a small cup before we ordered, free of charge, which was so nice! The sangria was good too ($5) but we decided we were in the mood for margaritas and beer. The place was packed. Must have been the beer specials. It was also REALLY hot, at sometimes unbearable. We were sliding off of the vinyl booths because of sweat. Sorry if that is TMI, but you have no idea how hot it was! Overall great food, great service. I recommend it.

    (5)
  • Dio S.

    Intimate (though noisy) setting with a patio (though not much of a view). Tapas selection tends to be a bit boring, both in preparation and ingredients. Come to think of it, also in taste. A lot of simply grilled items, not very many braised, stewed, roasted, or otherwise more labor and skill intensive preparations that you can find at a few better tapas restaurants in town. Most of these are decent and don't offend the senses. Bread is average. Good skirt steak and lobster taco, mainly because it's not easy to mess these up. Specials are an attraction. $10 all you can eat Mondays and $1 beer on Sundays. $3 Margarita. More than 50 different premium tequilas. In my experience the Mojitos are simple and good, if expensive. All you can eat is disappointing in that it is off of an even more boring and smaller menu than the regular menu. You don't complain only because: the price really is low; you are getting hammered from drinking all those $3 margaritas; the decor/music is good enough to divert your attention. For truly great tapas, keep looking.

    (3)
  • Liz F.

    I'm a fan of tapas restaurants and Noche is no exception. We tried the fried plantains, sauteed spinach, bbq salmon, potato-wrapped salmon, and cheesecake for desert. The spinach was so-so, but everything else was very tasty! The bbq salmon was *amazing*! I tried both the sangria and the margaritas and would definitely recommend the margaritas. Our waiter was very nice and knowledge about the food and gave really great recommendations.

    (4)
  • Ken L.

    This place is just meh... for me. Overpriced... It was packed on a friday night... I ordered the empanadas, mussels, and paella and tried some of the seared tuna and calamari as well. The empanadas were just filled with some pulled chicken that didn't have too much flavor and the crust was a little too thick. I did like the dry mango salsa on top of the chicken empanadas although I wish there was some kind of glaze or moisture to go with the dish instead of the dry pastry and the dry chicken. For 6 dollars... this was a little overpriced... The mussels kind of smelled funny and not all of them were opened. There were cloves of garlic (unminced) in the tomato broth and it just seems like not a lot of care went into this dish... I guess when you do tapas and you are trying to make a large variety of dishes, not all of the dishes are going to be made with much thought and care, but I thought the piece of bread that came with it was going to have some kind of garlic butter on it, instead I just got a piece of toasted french bread. Overpriced at 8 dollars. The paella I liked more than the empanadas and the mussels, however, it was a little too salty for my tastes. The first bite of it was good, but then afterwards when you keep eating it, the salt kind of overwhelms the taste of the ingredients. Maybe I should have asked for a slice of lemon to squeeze some lemon juice over the paella to give it an extra dimension but the paella was just okay. 9 dollars... for a small plate of paella (you can get a much larger size plate at la fonda for the same price)... hmm disappointing. The sangria was good though... I really wanted to like this place, but I guess the more popular you get... the more you can get away with serving mediocre food at a high price.

    (2)
  • Gregory P.

    With a slew delicious tapas and $2 Tecate, Noche is a great place to enjoy some food and drinks with friends before going out in Virginia Highlands. What is most impressive though is the atmosphere and experience are a unique blend of seemingly contradictory ideas. It has an outdoor dining feel without really being outdoors. It is high tempo but laid back. It is crowded, but you only notice the people you are with when seated. My personal favorites on the menu are the hummus and pita bread, salt & pepper calimari and the carne asada. In terms of tapas in Atlanta, it is unbeatable. I've sampled a couple other places like Loca Luna and Twist, but they have nothing on the tastiness of Noche.

    (5)
  • Shane A.

    Hooray for 1/2 Price Tapas through the week! I love popping in right after work when they have 1/2 priced tapas from 5-630pm. It may be early but it gets me and my GF in for a good time! Last night we had a fried lobster tail, asparagus in a balsamic glaze, huge pork chop with phillo wrapped sweet potato puree AND lamb gyros WITH 2 Tecate beers apiece (4 total @ $2 all day). We ended up with a stellar tab of about $25! LOVE IT!

    (4)
  • Heather P.

    Go. To. Noche. Seriously, right now. Go check it out. The review will still be here when you get back. ... Did you go? Did you? Wasn't it AWESOME? We have to talk about how awesome it was!! Ohmygodit'ssoawesome. 'Twas many a year ago when my boyfriend first took me to Noche. I had only had tapas once before, at Cafe Babareeba in Chicago, and was eager to try it again. Noche was not then, and has never been, a disappointment. The atmosphere is lovely. The patio is heated, so even when it gets cold (even as cold as it's been lately), you can dine al fresco. The bar area is tiny and cramped, but people gather in the hall outside to smoke and wait for tables. The section in the back is more for dining in. It's smallish, so unless you like crowded bars or waiting, I'd make a reservation. The fare is an interesting mix of Spanish and Southern, with a static menu and daily rotating specials. (I've never had the all-you-can-eat Mondays, so I can't comment.) However, I've never had anything that wasn't completely delicious. Things at Noche that will blow your mind: * Spanish fried potatoes, little spiced chunks of potato served with a delicious, light and creamy roasted red pepper dipping sauce * Grilled chicken quesadilla on a spinach tortilla with fresh guacamole with a kick of lime, roasted corn pico de gallo, and a drizzle of aioli * Tender, flavorful grilled skirt steak with a balsamic-reduction-jus and a mound of thin, crispy onion strings (which soak up the tangy jus and OM NOM NOM oh my God tastegasm) * Pulled barbecue pork on corn cakes (he eats the pork, I eat the corn cakes, which are tender and delicious) I could go on. We returned to Noche for V-Day this year, as it is a favorite of ours. We always get the queso fundido with tri-colored tortilla chips and two kinds of salsa (the tomatillo salsa is wonderful), and this time also sampled the spiced almonds and marinated olives, which are just as great as they sound. The service is prompt, tapas come out as they're made, which makes for a leisurly dining experience, and the sangria here... wow. It is wow sangria. Even people who don't like boozy drinks can appreciate it. Something I don't understand: People are complaining about how expensive it is. Yes, if everyone at your table gets a few of the fried lobster tail tapas, it's going to be expensive ($9, the priciest on the menu.) However, they have a good selection for $4 or $5. To put that in perspective, a Quarter Pounder with Cheese (sandwich only) will probably run you just under $4. Yargh. For a nice dinner for the two of us, including tax, tip, and a pitcher (yes, pitcher) of sangria, dinner was under $50. Do you people just have a skewed perception of what "decent" is?

    (5)
  • Tyler W.

    My wife and I love this place. The tapas are great. It was the first restaurant we visited when we moved to Atlanta and have been regulars ever since. It reminded us of a place we loved back home in Philly. The menu has a nice sized selection and is reasonably priced. And the drinks were great. If you're looking for a good place to eat or just hang out at the bar I would definitely recommend it.

    (5)
  • Jessica S.

    The name is fitting, because Noche sure comes alive at night. It seems the later it gets, the more packed the restaurant becomes. Tonight I went here for the second time, and when we arrived at 7:30 p.m. our group of 6 was seated right away. When we left at 9 p.m., it looked like there was a small wait. Those crazy night owls! The Nitty Gritty Anyway, let's get down to what really matters- Is this place any good? Yes, Noche is good. It deserves four starts in my book. I can't give Noche five stars because the food won't blow you away. While the food's good, it isn't the "best you've ever had". What Noche does have is a vibrant atmosphere, cheap drinks (the large sangria won me over), great location, good menu selection and pretty good service. This place is also great for groups. If you have loud friends (or just a loud, obnoxious laugh like me), then this is the place for you! It is not an intimate date place because it can get loud, but it's a great place for some good 'ole fashion fun. The menu also has something for everyone- and nothing on the menu is overwhelming. You know when you pick up a menu and you can't pronounce anything on it (yea, embarrassing I know)? Not here- it's just your good 'ole fashion tacos, calamari, etc. Bottom Line Noche is worth trying, especially if you want a fun night out with friends! I can't say that you'll be blown away, but I do think you'll enjoy yourself (especially after a sangria or two). Happy eating!

    (4)
  • Dalla A.

    I was really not into this place. Was in Atlanta for work & came here on 2 recommendations. My coworker & I tried about 6 dishes total and only one of them, the chocolate tres leches dessert, was anything special at all. None of the dishes really came together. Spicy jalapeño margarita wasn't spicy at all & didn't taste like jalapenos, and the "best mojito in Atlanta" wasn't anywhere near the best according to my friend. Also the heated porch was so hot we were really uncomfortable-- when it's 55 degrees outside there is no need to blast the heat up that high.

    (2)
  • Tiffany D.

    Great place for a night out with the girls for dinner. The prices for food and drinks are pretty good. If going out after dinner there are a lot of cool bars walking distance from the restaurant. The food is good quality for the price you pay. We ordered the fried lobster tails, chicken quesadilla, queso, calamari, paella, and a couple different tacos. We all shared the items and where pretty full for it being six of us sharing the items. This is a place I will defiantly be back at again.

    (4)
  • Allison H.

    It's probably just not my scene, I was here for a friend's birthday dinner, but I got a weird vibe from this place. I'm still giving them four stars because I don't really have a reason, they did everything right, except have a private parking lot. The place has a nice ambiance, if you're into that, and all the food I had was really good, but nothing stood out as delicious. I tried the potato crusted salmon, the trailer park taco, and the spanish fried potatoes. It was a little pricey for my tastes, I love my cheap dive bars, so help me, God. We were a party of 13 and got very well taken care of. 18% gratuity added in, which is totally cool and expected. I would recommend this place to people I thought would like it, if that makes any sense. I just probably won't be back any time soon.

    (4)
  • Blake B.

    Noche is a decent place to drop in and drop out, but hanging out here is pretty difficult unless its a slow night. The bar is a small area that gets packed quickly, and once they stop serving food in the evening no one really goes into the restaurant part of the building. They have some fantastic margaritas and mojitos for which they charge a bit higher prices than other places I've been. I've snacked on some of their tapas treats and gotten full and pleased, even though the food isn't anything unusual. Standard tapas fare. Since Tequila tends to get you pretty drunk pretty fast, the crowd here can by turns by obnoxious. I had to fight off a waiter here (who I couldn't tell if was on or off service) from groping my girlfriend in the crowd. Definitely a more Buckhead-style gathering than other Midtown acts (though thus is the nature of the Highlands).

    (3)
  • Kari F.

    Noche is always a big hit with me and my group! The tapas are delicious and reasonably priced, the drinks are well made and they always have specials, and it's within walking distance for us. The only downsides are the long waits on weekend nights and the noise! When full you have to shout to be heard. My boyfriend and I usually order 4-6 tapas for the two of us and leave full, spending an average of $20-$30 each. My top picks: Almost anything from the daily specials, especially the pan seared flounder and fried oysters they had this past Sunday. Any lamb specials they have. Fried lobster tail, calamari, fried plantains, grilled NY strip, fried chicken and chipotle mashed potatoes, spanish fried potatoes, and the queso with chips and salsa. Drinks: My favorite is the prickly pear margarita. The guys like the daily $2 Tecate and on Sundays, $1 Dos XX. Not a big fan of the sangria, though.

    (5)
  • Chris M.

    All I have to say is that when I asked if they had tortilla, "you know the Spanish tortilla made with egg and potatoes," (a staple of any tapas place anywhere) the server had no idea what I was talking about and said their "tortillas are made of flour." Tapas restaurant????

    (1)
  • Dawn M.

    I enjoyed good drinks and good food here with my mother and my aunt. Shrimp and grits, fish tacos, and the coconut battered lobster tail were all delicious. My aunt enjoyed a couple of house margaritas, my mom went for lemon drop martinis, and I chilled with some Tecate. We sat on the patio which was conveniently located to an electrical outlet, so I got to be one of "those people" who charges their cell phones in public. Overall, we had a great experience and knowing my mom, we will be back.

    (4)
  • D.L H.

    This place is hit or miss. The empanadas, lots of flavor and goodness. The lobster tacos, yuka (when available) and much more on the good side of things. The best advice I can give you for this place is do not stray off course. Go with what you know you like or else you may end up with very bland food(brisket). I personally did not like many of the options on the menu that we got, and of course it is very over priced due to the area it is in. Lastly great desert had, the apple bread something or the other. I just wish we got more than a TINY and I mean TINY portion of ice cream (maybe one bite each).

    (3)
  • Holly H.

    Overrated, unfortunately. After hearing amazing things about Noche, I was severely disappointed. Want great tapas? Go to Eclipse di Luna. Exponentially better.

    (2)
  • Gleni J.

    Yay I have an update! Me and a group of friends went to Noche to have a little going away dinner for me since I was moving back to Brooklyn. We came here on a Saturday night and boy was that place packed. We were like 11 deep of people and we basically arrived at 9:30 pm. We had requested seats and was told we wouldn't have a spot until 11:30. Yes it was my fault for not making reservations but hey... We ended up waiting around and I'm sorry to the host for being a constant nagger but I just wanted to know if the time had shortened lol. But he was really helpful and tried hard throughout the night to get us spots. And what do you know, we got seated around 10:50. We were waiting for a group of people that were sitting there for atleast a good 3-4 hrs. I would of thought on a busy night they would of had limits but I guess not. Now onto the food...I had ordered the pulled pork on plaintain cakes, empanadas and the skirt steak. Wow, they were really really good. I didn't get to sample anybody else's food but it all looked good. Me and the boyfriend ordered a pitcher of sangria, and yeah that tasted really good. My friend had ordered something which he didn't end up liking, but they replaced it for him without adding any additional monies. All in all, service was good, food great...wait time...ugh crazy lol, but it was a big group of us which they were able to accommodate shorter than the said time. I do see myself coming back when I go back for a visit in ATL.

    (4)
  • Apryl E.

    Great variety of tapas and drinks

    (3)
  • Thomas B.

    Tapas Galore, $1 Dos Equis on Sundays, and $1 Tacos on Mondays... What's not to love? Last night I made my way over to Noche in Vinings and left with only a $15 dollar tab. I had the chicken empanadas (not my fav but filling for $5) and split 10 beers with a friend. This is a good chill spot with a nice patio. They also have a tequila bar in the back if your a tequila fan. Service was quick and the bar tender was spot on. This will become a regular spot for summer nights.

    (4)
  • Courtney D.

    I love Noche! The staff, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the music, the patio....everything is fabulous! They have specials nearly every night and they are all totally worth fighting the crowd over! * $1 beer (Dos Equis) on Sundays * $10 ALL YOU CAN EAT, yes!...all you can eat, tapas on Mondays * $5 Margaritas/$5 Sangria/$3 Vodka drinks/$2 Tecate EVERY day of the week Doesn't get much better than that. Tapas you MUST try out: the Grilled NY Strip Steak with Chipotle Au Jus, the Sun-burnt Tuna Steak with Mole Amarillo (my personal favorite!), Fried Chicken with Chipotle Mashed Potatoes and Natural Jus, Fried Lobster Tail with Spicy Apricot Glaze, and ANY of the tacos (grilled chicken, crispy fish, lobster, &/or grilled steak) -- all of the above are out of this world good. So good. Lots of good drinks and shots paired with awesome bartenders that will definitely take good care of you! Go, go, go!

    (5)
  • Katee L.

    Ahh. $10 all you can eat tapas on Monday nights. Where else can you find such a deal? Not in NY, I can tell you that! Sangria was great for $5. Rounds of tapas coming, not just one little dinky plate for the entire party, but individual plates! Oh Atlanta, how I miss thee. If you plan on trying out this great deal, make sure to make reservations!

    (3)
  • Cassandra C.

    This place is the hip tapas restaurant you have dreams about. The food is reasonably priced. I went on Monday tapas night, so you get great portions of food for under ten dollars. I ordered a sweet alcoholic drink to go with my tapas which was a perfect way to start the night. The amount of food was perfect and you had the opportunity to choose two more plates of your favorite tapas. My only qualm is that the tapas weren't very vegetarian friendly, yet it was more food for the rest of the party at my table since I did not partake in the animals served! The service is if-y. I've only been once but I have to say if I was a server at a chaotic tapas restaurant night for specials..I probably wouldn't be the happiest server either.

    (4)
  • Shannon W.

    Fried apricot lobster tail #thatisall

    (5)
  • Emily C.

    I came here solely for the "$10 all-you-can-eat Tapas on Monday night." I love tapas, and I'm cheap, so it seemed like a good combo. And I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting much, but these tapas were pretty terrible. I feel bad judging, because I kind of deserve to eat bad tapas if I'm only going to shell out 10 bucks for them, but STILL!-- some of this stuff was practically inedible. Or cold. Or just, gross. Like, my college cafeteria served better food than this. The table next to us wisely opted out of "all-you-can-eat" in favor of actual tapas on the actual menu. They looked delicious. I kept staring at their plates and plates of breads and meats and cheese thinking "why oh why am I so cheap?!?" Thank god for the sangria. I will never again order all-you-can-eat tapas. I should take this as a lesson and vow to be less cheap, but lord knows I'll be back for $1 Dos Equis.

    (2)
  • Arjun R.

    Absolutely infinitely terrible. It is stupefying to me how they can send out the food that they do and simultaneously be as crowded as they seem to be on a regular basis. The Sangria pitcher tasted like fruit concentrate and nothing more. Ordered the fried lobster tail and could smell it long before it arrived at our table. Honestly speaking it was rancid. Ordered three jalapeno sliders for the table (two medium, one medium-well) - and they all were similarly charred and overdone. There was no discernible jalapeno component to it. Shrimp ceviche was a few sad shrimp heaped on top of nacho chips and shredded iceberg lettuce. The only edible dish (only just so) was the seafood paella. Even so the flavor was lacking and the mussels when opened out literally had a single fork-prongs worth of actual mussel in them. All in all a highly disappointing and unsatisfactory meal.

    (1)
  • Maura F.

    The food is good, and they have great drink specials, especially on Sunday. It's young and a good spot for dinner/drinks before a night out. The goat cheese fritters are amaaazing. The tacos and the calamari are good too. My biggest complaint is that the food is pricey for the portion sizes and quality.

    (4)
  • Amanda G.

    I'm only reviewing on the bar. It was packed! $2 tecates are drinkable and I like the space, but I'd prob try to go back on a week night. Fri night there was no space to move.

    (3)
  • Lindsay M.

    Noche is a tapas bar located right in Virginia Highlands. I went with a friend on a Wed. night, so not the most popular night which I am sure made our experience less eventful, but also led to prompt seating and quick food delivery. Our waitress was good- I always appreciate a waitress who can honestly recommend good food and drinks. I got the Strawberry Basil Mojito- and trust me I was scared as well when I heard the name. It was a recommendation, and I tend to like drinks that venture off the beaten bath a little so I thought this might be an interesting concotion. However, after the initial weird taste the drink was refreshing and matched the outside atmosphere for the night. I had a good meal here- a little pricey I felt but the drinks were good and the tapas hot and fresh. My friend and I split four different tapas- we got the hummus, BBQ salmon, crabcakes, and the vegetable flat bread. I personally thought that the hummus and the salmon were the highlights of the meal. The hummus and warm pita bread it came with were a good appetizer. The BBQ salmon was hot and the fish was fresh- nothing worse than tasting seafood that is not fresh. The vegetable flat bread I found a little dissapointing, slightly greasy, and turned out to be the only tapa that was left unfinished on our table. In general, a good night out, and great drinks. The tapas were good, not outstanding, but worth a visit. I keep using the word good in this review- and thats because it was just good, not outstanding. I would come back for sure- but there are a lot more restaurants I would like to try in the area first.

    (3)
  • Tina W.

    Should be more like 4.5 stars. I'm NEVER disappointed by the variety of food, but the crowd at the bar (which is TINY) and waiting list can be intimidating (don't let that detour you). Get there well before 6PM to take advantage of 1/2 off tapas (try the paella) and be sure to order the $5 margarita OR sangria...they're great!

    (5)
  • Elizabeth N.

    The Virginia Highlands area is really expanding from what I can tell. We went to Noche while we were visiting the Atlanta area, and it just so happens that we went on a Monday night. All you can eat Tapas for $10! It was a fun experience, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I'd like to return again the next time I'm in town.

    (4)
  • Michael E.

    Had drinks and some tapas here last night with my favorite Turkish and Irish girls, Zeynep and Nicole. I haven't been in the space since it was The Dessert Place - anyone remember that? I've always been a big fan of small plates that a table of friends can share, so kudos that. Anyway, we had: Fresh Mozzarella & Tomatoes - tasty, I would order again Chicken Quesadilla - my pick; probably the best of the bunch Lobster Taco - sounded good, but the lobster didn't taste like lobster I'm used to; I probably wouldn't order this one again Grilled Shrimp - didn't try this one, but the girls loved it. Grilled Skirt Steak - really enjoyed this, especially the crispy tobassco onions that come with it (why does everything that's fried simply taste better?) Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Skewer - this was just OK; grilled veggies on a stick is hard pressed to make you go "WOW!" Once I got passed the 50 something couple making out next to us all night long (Seriously! I mean, really? Is it necessary to let the whole place know that you've got a pocket full of Viagra? Gross.), it was good. I would go back but, honestly, with La Tavola just two doors down, it probably won't be for a while.

    (3)
  • littleone J.

    LOVE this place!!! I just moved here from San Francisco and when I visited my boyfriend I always demanded to go to Noche! I seriously craved this place when I went back to SF and even yelped places there that would fill my void. The tapas are sooooo good! Some dishes are not worth the price but you can never go wrong with the following items: *Fried Chicken and mashed potatoes * Lobster Tail *Pulled Pork *Iceberg wedge It is usually pretty busy so we try to get there earlier so we can snag a seat on the patio. The vibe is great, the staff is nice, and I never leave here disappointed! I still have yet to come on Sunday but I heard it is poppin! lol! I highly recommend Noche! See you there!!

    (5)
  • Anisha H.

    My fav Tapas place in ATL!!!! Especially during the summer time, it is such a cute place to be in the highlands... the crowd - this place gets packed on the weekends..make sure you have reservations!! The food.....yummoo!! The Epanadas and fries....sooo yummy...gosh I am getting myself starved!!!! I love love this place and its def better then Esclipse de luna....try noches if u love Tapas.. :)

    (4)
  • Fenny G.

    3.5 stars if you look at the menu and price, right away you will think the price is cheap but you got to remember... it's tapas! so they only serve small plate and little portion.. good enough for appetizer... So go here when you know that you tummy is not empty otherwise they will eat up your pocket.. OR as everyone else said... they have all you can eat tapas on Monday and Sunday but I think only 8 tapas from the regular menu..

    (4)
  • Kara G.

    I was actually surprised at how much I liked Noche (since ya'll know I don't like anything). I visited with a group of friends for Cinco De Mayo. For sure a crazy night to visit, but the food was pretty good. Tapas style Mexican. I had the steak taco which was awesome, the chicken taco, which I could have lived without and the chips, salsa and queso which was very good. They do a different take on queso, I liked it, but everyone did not so keep that in mind. Everyone was pretty into the steak dishes, but not crazy about the enchillidas and stuff with chicken. I was the only one who had dessert, the Heath bar cheesecake and let me just say that cheesecake was what was up, it was sooooo good for $3.00. Overall my meal was about $30 with a margarita, three tapas items, dessert and tip which I thought was very reasonable. Will for sure visit Noche again.

    (4)
  • Mindy Y.

    The 3 for $10 dessert deal is a steal! Coming from New York, I was pleasantly surprised by Noche. Great ambiance, solid execution on food on most dishes, and excellent value. I really enjoyed my crab cakes. The sangria was great!

    (4)
  • Scott L.

    Food is great. The place gets a little crowded. Not there fault.

    (4)
  • Mike H.

    I think this is the same location (they have another) that I was at. At least, I hope so! Went to Noche for my friend's (and mine!) birthday party. We decided, well after much coaxing on my part, to have it themed. We were at Richard's Variety Store (Midtown) and I came across som fake moustaches! So... Moustache Party! The place was kind of packed, but we got good seats outside on the patio and we wore our moustaches proudly and brilliantly. A lot of friendly people asked what the deal was and we made sure to bring extra 'staches for those who wanted to join in on the fun. Service was great for such a croweded place and I believe I had the shrimp 'n gritts, which were awesome and for something sweet I got the tres leches and something else with peanut butter in it, which was freakin' amazing; I love anything with chocolate and peanut butter. I'll have to go back again when I have time.

    (4)
  • Kyle S.

    Had a good time but not really that compelled to go back. Ended up going for the $10 Monday special - a big hit and lots of raves, all with good reason. Outside of the special menu, a very wide selection of tapas. A couple of good-looking lobster dishes to boot. You know what was weird though? The frozen chicken fingers that came within the $10 special. Not bad, just strange. Plus a bit of redemption in the mashed potatoes that came along - that was good stuff. Also the dance club music. What gives with that stuff? As if the rule were dance music=automatic trendy hotspot (read: it doesn't).

    (3)
  • Kelly O.

    This place never disappoints. I love going to tapas with a big group because then everyone can get as much or as little as they want (and spend as much or as little as they want). Noche is especially cute inside and is a great place for large groups and birthday celebrations. My personal favorites are the scallops and fried green tomatoes and the sangria is also my drink of choice, although I hear the margaritas are pretty dangerous as well.

    (4)
  • Dustin S.

    Classy but hip, fun place at Virginia and Highland. Diverse menu with good prices. They have a $10 all you can eat option which is fun and fills you up. The food on the menu is better though. $2 Tecates are awesome. Other drink specials with a full bar. Wine list is not too bad. Has cool outside seating that adjoins Fontaine's. Important tagline is that you won't spend at ton and leave hungry like at some tapas places.

    (3)
  • Alli H.

    The food is great, if you get a table early enough. The drinks are really good too, just be careful about going on a Tuesday night for their drink deals because you will be inundated by college students looking for a scene and cheap drinks. Otherwise, the atmosphere is nice, the food is pretty good, a risotto dish stands out particularly. It is also really close to a lot of other bars nearby, so you can start at Noche, then go have a drink at another bar across the street.

    (4)
  • Mia P.

    We planned to eat and have some drinks at Noche on a Tuesday evening. We came in and there were many empty tables. We ordered a table for 5 and because 3 of us were still not there they let us wait in the hall way for 35 minutes. I have asked them again: "we want to sit and order some drinks and food already, you have many vacant tables", the hostess denied. Because the bar was so full we could not even have a drink while standing and waiting. Besides that she was very unfriendly that honestly, I will never go back there. When the other 3 friends arrived we decided not to stay.

    (1)
  • Chris K.

    Fish Tacos were good. It draws a clean crowd, but the place is a bit small to draw any decent sized crowd. At best, I'd say this place is best for a late night bite to eat just before you head home from a night of drinking in the Virginia Highlands. I'm quite the tougher review though mates :) Happy Hunting

    (3)
  • Rebecca L.

    Ok so the sangria gets 5 stars...my favorite I'm Atlanta! And the food is a 3...not Eclipse Di Luna but still ok. If you go opt to sit outside...much better atmosphere!

    (4)
  • Jennifer N.

    great food, TINY restaurant. I definitely recommend this restaurant for couples or small groups but I was there with a large group and they usually won't seat you unless the entire party is there. however, there was no room left to stand so they let us sit while we waited for the rest of the group. I had the fried lobster tail & the trailer park taco. Someone else had suggested the lobster and it was spicy & sweet at the same time, very delicious. The trailer park taco got me on just the name alone. It had fried chicken, queso & pico de gallo on it so I had to use my fork to make the chicken smaller but it was all very tasty. Sunday nights are $1 Dos Equis beer so that probably added to the congestion in the bar/waiting area.

    (5)
  • Cat P.

    I have a couple of groupons so we tried this place again the other night (I haven't been very impressed in the past). meh. The food is hit or miss, and the service is average. The best part of the meal was dessert, which isn't saying much. I guess the location and the atmosphere keep people coming back.

    (1)
  • Liz K.

    Worth a shot at trying-- but not my choice of place to dine when it comes to tapas. They have unlimited tapas on Mondays, which is the only plus ($10.) The food seemed bland for what they were, really. Fried chicken? Is that now what's considered tapas? This is a mingling kind of place but not my pick when it comes to tapas.

    (3)
  • Erin R.

    Noche is almost always completely packed, and almost always with the kind of noisy crowd that this old lady loses patience with fairly quickly. We stopped in last night for dinner anyway, and weren't terribly impressed. They do have a couple of Sunday night beer specials - $1 Dos Equis and $10 pitchers of Peachtree Pale Ale - but the sangria special is no longer, though a glass is just $5. The wine list isn't individually priced, oddly - all glasses are $7, all bottles, $28. I opted for a tempranillo that was much too light and sweet for my taste, but that's really no one's fault. The menu has a nicely varied selection of vegetarian tapas (along with plenty of meat- and fish-based plates). It's always nice to have some options. We weren't blown away by any of the plates we shared, but my guy did really enjoy his fried chicken. Nothing else stood out, unfortunately. I think we'll stick to Pura Vida for tapas, or Eclipse di Luna if we're up for the northward trek.

    (2)
  • Trey N.

    I did NOT dine here. I met a friend for drinks and it was very "hole in the wall" and I liked that. Very cozy feeling and the prices were reasonably. Check them out.

    (4)
  • Laura H.

    Love this place. Used to frequent it on Monday nights until my trivia got changed to Mondays and messed that all up! A must-do on Mondays for the All-You-Can-Eat $10 tapas and $3 Margaritas strong enough to make me wish I had Tuesday off. I love this night because the fixed menu makes me try things I never would normally (why not, it's included?!). Then I can always nix that and get more of what I loved. And there are always at least 3-4 plates on the list that I LOVE. I stuff my face! Crowded and noisy - usually a wait, at least on Mondays. Reservations recommended. You might as well, since they take them. Also - I always opt to sit on the patio when I can.

    (4)
  • Brian R.

    What can I say about Noche that hasn't already been said? It was just aight for me, man. The food was decent, but I won't have any future cravings for anything I tried. The whole concept of tapas is somewhat silly to me, but it's fun to go with a group and share them all with each other. The service for our group of ten was stellar. I would definitely recommend it for larger parties if you have reservations ahead of time. Make sure you go on a night that features some sort of special, e.g. Sunday ($1 Dos Equis), Monday ($10 all-you-can-eat tapas from a select menu), or Wednesday ($3 sangria).

    (3)
  • Dustin W.

    I've been to Noche twice with my girlfriend for drinks.I think it's one of the nicer places in the Highlands to hang out. I haven't eaten the food yet but I'll get to it soon.

    (3)
  • Rebecca K.

    I met an old friend for dinner at Noche tonight. I hadn't been since a good friend who was hooked on $1 Dos Equis moved to Africa a few years back. From memory, Noche was squarely in the Srat/Frat-People-with-Real-Jobs category for me. Not really my scene. A lot of VaHi is like that these days. Seems that as they age, they migrate south from Buckhead. Anyway, the atmosphere on a Wednesday evening was nicer than I remember. It wasn't too crowded for us to be seated immediately a little after 7. I liked the soundtrack (though it was definitely in the aging Srat/Frat genre), but after about 8, it got too loud. I guess as the restaurant filled up, they were trying to convince folks not to linger. The server was friendly and gave us a bunch of recommendations--especially important when eating tapas as there are so freaking many choices! I was a little concerned because 75% of the recommended items were breaded and fried, but we had plenty to work with, at least. We started with drinks--I had the Noche margarita and my companion had the pineapple upside-down martini. My margarita was kind of watery, and left not a whiff of tequila on my tongue. I hate weak margaritas. My friend reported that her martini was good, though. Maybe I just picked the wrong drink. First course: Chicken ravioli special-solid. It came in a nice cream sauce with roasted corn. The filling was more spinachy than chickeny, but it was tasty. Calamari-mediocre. The big loops of squid look promising! But the flavor didn't deliver. The breading was bland, it was slathered in this heavy aioli and the salsa dipping sauce didn't work. It also needed salt. With salt and a squeeze of lemon, it was better than mediocre, but I don't think it achieved average. Second course: Fried green tomatoes-Breading was gritty and too-dry, sauce was thick and kind of dry and the manchego was wasted, I thought. Mmm...manchego. BBQ salmon-the fish was cooked well, but the BBQ sauce kind of tasted like Kroger brand or something. The jicama salad that came with it was AWESOME, though. Very summery--cold, crisp, well-seasoned. The jicama salad was the best thing we ate. Third course: Dessert trio- Bread pudding-Delicious. Moist, caramely and everything a bread pudding should be. The ice cream improved it, but again, it was sort of Kroger brand. Flan-Ick. The texture was okay, but it had a really strong liquor bite to it that was not at all pleasant. Chocolate mousse-like stuff-Respectable and wholly worth the calories I ingested for it. Chocolatey, creamy, really nice texture. The price wasn't too bad--check was about $48 pre-tip. So, yeah, in the scheme of the neighborhood Noche is probably pretty decent for the type of food since it's pretty much surrounded by a sea of bar food, but for destination dining, get thee to Eclipse di Luna.

    (2)
  • Montez B.

    I mean... Wow, it was ok.. but I mean, The place is so narrow , how on earth did they expect to make this work as a restaurant... limited seat, plus slightly large crowds, equals problems , but in their defense it was cinco de mayo.. but overall, PASS!

    (2)
  • Jennifer B.

    went there for dinner with a few friends ordered a bunch of tapas and oh my gosh! all of us were mmmmh'ing and ahhh'ing over the food. I had the spinach salad which was actually amazing. The chipotle in it made it sooo good. the chicken skewers, awesome. Mussels, sooo good!! I could go on and on. JUST GO and try out for yourself. The prices are reasonable. The portions are good given they are tapas. And the atmosphere is really nice. Great for a first date or a night out with friends. Tonight I'm going there with my fiance for $10 tapas on Mondays. And I have some friends visiting from out of town this week-end and I'll definitely be taking them here.

    (5)
  • Jangmee H.

    Noche is always a great spot for casual dinner and drinks. I enjoy their Monday nights for smorgasbord of tapas for $10. They always seem to have a crowd on any night, so plan accordingly.

    (5)
  • Aanal P.

    Not another Tapas bar........Noche offers a wide...i mean wide selection of foods and drinks. Their sangrias are really good, but drink it slowly because it will hit you fast. Some suggestions off the menu...their marinated skirt steak with tobacco onions....yummmy! And their Iceberg wedge salad......i am in love! They have a nice patio outside and they have a bar inside with some seatings. Really cool place to hang....and I believe they have $1 drafts on Sundays......but must try the sangrias....awesome!

    (4)
  • Camron M.

    Noche, the place where food flavor is redefined. a Place where two people can go and order two tapas each, have enough for leftovers AND still make it out for under $50. I prefer the AMAZING steak taco, the calamari, the chicken empanada, and the BBQ chicken pizza with no onions and no corn lol.

    (5)
  • Melonie T.

    The atmosphere here is nice- bright colors, clean look, shaded back porch. The drinks we enjoyed were poured well- not too sugary with a good tequila flavor. Our server was quick, friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items although we didn't need much assistance since we ordered almost everything available. I can't remember anything being spectacular, but the food was definitely well made and well presented. This place seems like a nice, hip tapas place although it is not as experimental and edgy as some places around town.

    (3)
  • Keith B.

    Noche is overrated. There are much better Tapas restaurants in Atlanta. The place seems to be always packed and I'm not sure why (except for the beer specials). The food is not that good. The last time we went, I never saw the waitress again after our food was served until I had to flag her down to get the bill. They missed out on some revenue, because we were willing to try some more plates and order more drinks. I want to like this place and so we have gone back several times to see if we just had a few bad trips and service is not always as bad as the instance described above, but food has not improved. If you are going, set your expectations low and maybe you will not be disappointed. My recommendation is that this place is not worth the wait.

    (2)
  • kisha s.

    A friend of mine recently hipped me to the Monday all-you-can-eat tapas specials at two of Here to Serve group's restaurants - Shout and Noche. In general, I'm kind of wary of all-you-can-eat specials, since it's usually a euphemism for, 'hey come eat a sh*tload of crappy food for a trifle'. Add to that the fact that I'd just finished reading Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, in which he gives the following warning about 'Monday specials': "Never order fish on Mondays, especially if it is a "Special". By Monday, the fish is already 4 days old. The chef places his fish order on Thursday... he assumes that if he has any left on Sunday he can get rid of it on Sunday and as a "Special" on Monday. So, most likely that tuna you plan to order on Monday night has been hanging out in the restaurant's reach-in cooler, with the doors opening every few minutes during the dinner rushes, for at least 4 days." But the lure of a belly full of food for $10 on a night I am usually just too drained to cook, was enough to convince me that I should at least give it a try. The all-you-can-eat option at Noche doesn't include everything on the restaurant's menu, you have to choose from a much smaller selection of items that changes every week. On the Monday I visited, the week's selection consisted of a lot of starchy items - obviously to get you feeling full faster - and some others that both sounded and tasted pretty average. The server brought one of each item to the table for our first 'round', after which we just told her which items we wanted more of. Here's the highs and lows of the night's offerings. * Mixed greens with ranch dressing - nothing else to this really. Greens on plate with ranch. I don't like ranch, so mine was just...greens on plate. Yawn. * Gazpacho - half-serving of the classic cold, spicy tomato soup. Good, but not great. * Montaditos - sort of like bruschetta, there were three types to choose from: BBQ pork, prosciutto and manchego, and grilled zucchini, each served on a bite-sized piece of French bread with a drizzle of balsamic. The BBQ pork was by far the best of the three. The prosciutto and cheese seemed like they'd been sitting out too long - both were dry and almost crunchy, not tender and chewy. The zucchini honestly had no taste at all. * Garbanzo salad - simple with bright, yet unassuming flavors, but effective as a palate cleanser * Veggie risotto - I was looking forward to this, but it tasted more like overcooked rice - sticky / gluey, not creamy / smooth like I'd expected. * Grilled chicken with corn masa - the chicken was very tender and the sweet taste and slightly grainy texture of the masa was a nice complement * Blackened tuna with chipotle mashed potatoes - when I saw this one on the menu, I could hear Tony Bourdain's wise-ass voice in my head, "Feel like tempting fate, do ya?" At this point, I felt like I didn't have much to lose, so I figured, why not? Surprisingly, this was the highlight of the meal. The potatoes were whisper-light and enhanced by the subtle, smoky heat of chipotle. The tuna - of which I'm not a big fan, even under non-questionable circumstances - was perfectly seared with a delightful blackened crust. Throughout the evening, the service was quick and efficient, though not overly attentive. In short, Noche's all-you-can-eat Mondays probably won't become a staple of mine, but it's a good one to keep in the mental Rolodex for another try. Magic 8-ball says: Reply Hazy. Try Again Later.

    (3)
  • Annie R.

    I went here for lunch today (the wait at murphys was to long, and it turns out they are open for lunch of the weekends). Ive been here a million times and it is good. Not amazing, but good and the prices are right. The best thing about them is the drinks, they have great mojitos here. This can be a good starting spot for a night in the highlands.

    (3)
  • Cooper G.

    I am always a fan of a good 10.00 meal on Mondays. They change the menu each Monday. I haven't been there during the week, but a fantastic value on Mondays. Make a reservation if you don't want to sit at the bar. I personally enjoyed sitting at the bar though. Great service!

    (4)
  • Holly S.

    I can't get enough of the potato crusted salmon or the spinach salad. Great sangria, too!

    (4)
  • Linda W.

    Good strong drinks, and the Monday all-you-can-eat-tapas for 10 bucks is a steal. They bring you plate after plate of food until you walk out cradling your food baby in your arms. I like the variety they had: chinese snapper, roast chicken, bbq pork montaditos, spicy tuna tartare montaditos, green salad, corn chowder soup, etc. The tapas on the all-you-can-eat list can be a hit or a miss, but after trying everything, you can request more portions of whatever your fave is. The balsamic sauce is delicious!

    (4)
  • T. Murray -.

    Noche is another part of the Here to Serve Restaurant Group and one that people who know about the others (Strip, Shout & Twist) probably don't know about. I like everything about Noche except for the cluster-crunch that is the entrance. If the bar is crowded be ready to excuse your way to the hostess stand. There is a nice variety of tapas to choose from and the prices aren't that bad. Drinks are also tasty and won't break the bank. Noche's name tells you the best time to go. Any night of the week you'll find folks who are kicking back with food and drink.

    (4)
  • Nikki K.

    I have only gotten as far as the bar, and for the price of drinks, there better be some sort of entertainment. But no, that is not the case. The atmosphere is cool, but the prices are not. I think I still owe my friend Blake some money for taking me to this joint!

    (3)
  • Emily O.

    I love this place! Noche is great especially if you're heading out into the Highlands after dinner. Atmosphere is perfect whether you're on a date or with a big group. Nice selection of food, I've never gotten the same thing twice. Queso is a great starter and their mojitos are delicious! Deals are superb, but make a reservation anytime you want to go!

    (4)
  • Art C.

    My first experience at Noche was great. My date and I chose the spinach salad, fried plantains, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, and chicken empanadas. Très bien! The four selections were more than enough for the two of us, and served individually as soon as they were ready. I haven't been to other tapas bars in Atlanta but would definitely recommend Noche based on this first encounter. As the governor of California says... "I'll be back!" After thoughts: *It is very loud inside the actual restaurant, which is fine if you're okay with that atmosphere. There is seating out on their patio as well. *Gentleman - Remember to bring cash if plan to park on site. This will keep you from having to ask your date for cash for the valet!

    (3)
  • CJ C.

    SO SO good! Tapas are always fun to share among friends because you get to try a little bit of each and I was really glad I got to try a little bit of everything since they were all so yummy! The saffron paella was my favorite (lots of seafood and just a touch of saltiness that really brought out the flavors). The salt and pepper calimari sounded awfully plain on the menu but tasted really delicious. Some of the other dishes we tried were the shrimp ceviche, taquitos, and pork carnitas.. all that I would recommend again. I really wanted to try the torta cubana but they were out (wasn't too pleased).. I guess I'll have to go back next time!

    (4)
  • Hambri Enta M.

    I love noche but the ten ($10) all you can eat tapas are a disgrace. Mostly montaditos (A piece of bread with a dollop of something like pork or chicken or some fruity stuff). Not the thing i would disseminate for the masses. No bueno. $2 tecates and $1.00 dos Exxis on Sunday still great. so is their regular fare

    (3)
  • Nunziata M.

    LOVED IT! OK, it's not very often I go places and I can say I liked everything, but this is one of those times! Was in town for the w'end so me and a 2 friends met up her for a later diner. We had....Spinach & Arugula Salad, Pulled Pork Tacos, Grilled Chicken Taco, Chicken Empanda, Taquitos De Pollo.....and more I can't even remember. All I know is everything I tasted was DELISH! It was a nice night...had a couple of cocktails and the service was pleasant also. I suggest you try this spot when you have a chance.....I think you will love it!

    (5)
  • BeverlyAnn C.

    Wow, I cant believe all the good reviews. My husband and I just got back from Noche and couldn't wait to write a review of how bad it was. We know good Tapas since we've gotten it in Barcelona, Spain and in New York. We ordered 6 tapas plates and most all of them were barely edible. Thank God for the dipping sauces which help the flavor. We ordered Lobster, scallops, shrimp, potatoes, crab and I forgot the other dish. All were bad except for the shrimp tapas, which was just okay. We sat at the bar and waited for a while to get our check. The bartender never asked how our food was so we never told him our dissatisfaction. We decided to write our experience here. A lot of people were drinking so maybe the drinks were good but the food was under seasoned and just really bad. what a waste of $60!

    (1)
  • Paul G.

    i stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon for a beer and some food. I was the only customer and the staff seemed like they would prefer if I prefer if had left it that way. I had 3 different servers, and getting served was impossibly slow. A glass of water never appeared, after asking many times. The food was okay, but then this place is selling a group/party atmosphere, not good food. Hindsight - stick to TacoMac across the road for a beer and wings or Fontaines, or the burger joint across the road (Joes?). But don't disturb 4 waiters when they are busy serving no one.

    (1)
  • Beth B.

    Noche is a tapas restaurant. They have fabulous mojitos, beware they are $7.50 it adds up quickly. They have a really nice outside patio out back that connects to fontaine's. The last time I went I had the pulled pork, definately one of my favorite things on the menu. On the weekends it gets pretty crowded, so ask for a table.

    (4)
  • Timber W.

    Honestly, I haven't be to Noche in a while, but the few times I'm eaten there I've loved it. There were several seafood and vegetable tapas to choose from, and once I stuffed myself with them as I sipped a tasty mango margarita. I loved the lobster taco, fish taco, and crab blossom. This might actually be one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Eating dinner here makes for a perfect noche.

    (5)
  • Samir P.

    One of the best tapas places I've found in Atlanta. I haven't had one bad thing to say about any of their plates. This place is always busy and takes long time to get a seat, especially if in a big group. They take your name and number down so you can chill at the bar or go around the corner and hang out at the bars around the area. Great drink specials so the wait doesn't feel as long.

    (4)
  • Keisha D.

    On a recent visit to the ATL I allowed my friend, who has been Georgia-fied, to recommend this great place to get Fried Lobster tail. Now every fiber of my being is saying "No don't do it, fried lobster is just wrong". I mean is there any thing these Georgians won't fry? Twinkies, Pickles, Snickers now Lobster tail? So I ordered it despite my concerns or thought to my arteries and boy am I glad that I did! It was so yummy. I mean who would have thought that this would be a good thing? Not only was the Fried Lobster tasty, the sauteed spinach was excellent. Now I know you must be thinking "it's spinach, what's there to do to make it special"? Well I have no idea but it was divine with just enough seasoning and perfect amount of fire. I really could have order 2-3 plates of it and been happy. I did try the crab cake minis. Let me say, I knew better. They weren't bad, but I am a MD girl and my crab cake standards are very high. They were a little bland, not bad, just bland. This place is cute and oddly laid out. It was a little tight in there to move around, so don't. There was a crazy wait going on. Thankfully they set your wait time really high (Ma'am your wait is 75 minutes) and they get you in sooner than you expect. However, if it is a 75 minute wait when you arrive, suck it up and wait it out. Every bite will be worth it.

    (5)
  • jason k.

    As far as tapas bars go, they were pretty good. The staff is very friendly and helpful about accomodating vegan requests. The menu has good variety. The mood inside is a little strange for me. It's mellow but, too dark and their selection of music is... hmm. Also the entrance is a little confusing when you go the first time, as it is combined with other shops adjoining Noche. Otherwise, it's some where I wouldn't mind going again say.. before/after a semi-casual event.

    (4)
  • Tulie L.

    This Place has an interesting entrance which is a bit on the tight since the bar is directly in the main area upon entering. As you go in further there are a bunch of tables..and a patio in the back. The place has vibrant colors and awesome 80's music playing for most of the time I was there.. The music was beyond awesome. Now let's talk about the food. The food for a tapas place, is ok.. deserving of a solid 2.5 stars.. closer to 3. The grilled sampler was pretty, all small portions of grilled lamb chop w/ bone, skirt steak marinated in an Asian style, and a grilled jumbo shrimp, all served with this corn meal hash/cheese.. which was delicious. I would skip the cheese w/ apple & dates. The scallop w/ bacon was not very well seasoned, but still moist. The sangria needed more fruits in them, and less ice.. but it was not too bad.. but definitely not the best Sangria I have ever had. The place however plays great music all 80's but even though the music is great, it doesn't mean it goes with the theme of the place, I mean Tapas, and then you are listening to "Pet shop boys" and "Belinda Carlisle" what is going on??

    (3)
  • Jacob A.

    Awesome! Loud, but fun! Great food with lots of variety. All tapas style.

    (5)
  • allison T.

    I love this place as a after work drinking spot! Great Drinking specials ($2 Tecate, $3 well vodka drinks, etc) and the bar staff is confident, knowledgeable, and friendly! I just moved here and this place made me feel right at home! Thanks guys and keep up the good work! See you tonight!

    (5)
  • Christine C.

    great food and dessert!

    (5)
  • Mary L.

    good tapas, fun atmosphere. Go on Monday night to get $10 all you can eat tapas and lots of drink specials.

    (4)
  • Kim D.

    Sunday nights bring big crowds... and for good reason... $1 Dos Equis from the tap! If you like a really boisterous atmosphere, definitely stop in for a drink and (if you're lucky enough to get a table) some tapas. We had to wait an hour and a half for a table last week, but the waitress says they DO take reservations if you call in advance (point noted!). I'm definitely a fan of the BBQ pork and corn cakes as well as the chips and queso. A perfect place to enjoy some reasonably-priced food and drinks with friends!

    (5)
  • Todd P.

    I hit Noche on NYE with a couple of friends to grab a beer and a quick bite before heading to a friend's house party. It was perfect! We were seated quickly, the service was great, and how can you go wrong with tapas? There's a nice variety of small plates on their menu, from salads and veggie fare to tasty tacos and other meat dishes. Nothing soared, but nothing was nasty either. A solid three stars.

    (3)
  • Nick S.

    The food was pretty good and filling. We went last night hoping to have their all you can eat tapas but of course there was a time frame to actually get in and have them which the site does not post nor do they tell you when you call about it. That kind of pissed us off that we went there specifically for that and were let down. Just know they end that a 10 pm and apparently it doesn't even start til 8:30pm, as someone else on here wrote. Also, it is a "selection choosen by the chef." Just be aware you will not be able to chose just anthing off their tapas menu. Service was ok when we went last night but we were disappointed to have been lured out.

    (3)
  • Natalie F.

    I go to Noche every time I go to Atlanta. I love the large selection of Tapas. The atmosphere is lively and fun. Everything is pretty reasonably priced that if you are sharing with friends you can have a fantastic variety of foods without breaking the bank. the back patio is great but if you go in the winter it is a little chilly even though they do have heaters back there.

    (4)
  • Christian B.

    I used to love this place when I first moved here 5 years ago. Last time we went, on my birthday no less, I was underwhelmed. Haven't been back since and probably won't be.

    (2)
  • Jenny B.

    Went here for the $10 all-you-can-eat tapas, and it was a fun night! The tapas were good, not great, but hey, it's $10, and they keep tossing plates on your table so you leave completely beyond full. The margaritas were good! I hear the sangria is good, too. If you plan to do the Monday $10 tapas thing, go late - the place is impossibly crowded until like 9:00. It's a fun way to spend an evening in the Highlands.

    (3)
  • Kelly T.

    Not one of the previous reviews touched on my favorite part about going to Noche on Sundays- THE HUGE GATHERING OF SINGLE PEOPLE!! Of course it is great to have affordable tapas, but what is better than $1 Dos Equis- ok maybe a million dollars or a pony. Back to Noche- Sunday is a great night to go to meet single fun people and enjoy cheap beer. Monday is also a great night because of the $10 all you can eat tapas.

    (5)
  • Shelly M.

    Parking is hard, because it is in Virgina Highlands. But, the place itself is very nice. Drinks and food are good, nice price. Good for a girls night out or a first date.

    (4)
  • Jeffrey A.

    Noche is a good interpretation of what a tapas bar should be. The menu is good, nothing to write home about, but the atmosphere is very lively. It's a good place to meet up with some friends for a few drinks, and a quick appetizer before moving elsewhere within the highlands. I wouldnt recommend this for a first date, as at certain times, it's very loud and hard to hear the person next to you. I was a big fan of the skirt steak and the calamari. This is not a place to go if you have a big hunger, as the little "tapas" will suddenly start adding up in price. Worth stopping by to "absorb the Highland nightlife" before moving on to something else.

    (3)
  • Katie W.

    I have only ever been here for drinks and snacks, and have always sat in the front at the bar, but it has always been fun. The bartenders are very attentive and get our drinks quickly, we always get seats (eventually), and we are able to order form the late night tapas menu until we are completely filled up. I like the chips and queso fundito, and the chicken and fish tacos, and the chicken empanadas, but they have a ton of other tapas options, too. It is nice to have drinks here late because you know you can get good food, too. There is also no line for the bathroom later in the evening which makes is infinitely better than many other places where I could be having drinks.

    (4)
  • Kan B.

    Love Noche. I didn't like the lobster taco. it was so drowned in white sauce I couldn't tell if it was cat. But other than that. we ordered about 8 dishes plus desserts and the bill was only about $60. Everything was good.

    (3)
  • Sandte S.

    The food was honestly not that good. Most of it came out cold and bland. I went on Monday night for the all you can eat, I didn't know anything about it before I got there. The food possibly would've been better if it hadn't been cooked in mass. But I still feel its a place of business and no excuses should be made for poor cooking. Most of what was on the menu didn't come prepared as described. The potato soup didn't have potatoes in it, it was flavored to taste like potatoes. The fried green tomatoes weren't fried in traditional batter so the consistency was horrible. The tiramisu parfait was nothing more than a brownie w/ pudding and espresso flavoring on top, they ruined my favorite desert. Some would argue that it had parfait in the title so I shouldn't have expected tiramisu however nothing about that desert said tiramisu except the espresso taste so they should have just said it was a parfait. The flouta was the only thing I enjoyed but that had marinara sauce on it which was strange but still tasty. I don't think I would go there again since there are better tapas places in atl and much better restaurants on that street...cough...Murphy's...cough.

    (2)
  • Melissa P.

    There's one thing you absolutely have to know about this place: 1 dollar dos Xs Sunday nights. Otherwise it's an okay bar but nothing super special.

    (3)
  • stephanie ..

    This is a great place to go with a big group! Delicious small plates with a huge variety. The sangria is yummy!

    (5)
  • E J.

    I love Noche. I've eaten at the bar, in the dining room and on the patio... all great experiences, which is high praise since i'm very picky about atmosphere. I think it's non-smoking inside which sucks (if you're a smoker), but that's the trend now anyway. Overall, the food has always been tasty. The sangria, mojitos, martinis, margaritas etc are all pretty good. Of course, the $1 Dos Equis on Sundays are a bonus. I make a point to go to Noche whenever i'm in Atlanta.

    (5)
  • J. D.

    Noche opened as a Southwestern bistro with much fanfare, but quiclkly the crowds diminished. They reconcepted a bit and went tapas. The reformulation seemed to click, and an emphasis was placed on the bar business which also proved fruitful. Noche features $1 Dos XX draft beer on Sundays, and the crowds pack in the tiny (claustrophobic) bar area. the bartenders are characters and the regular customers appreciate their attention. Rookies may feel a little left out however. The large menu of tapas items includes everything from seafood to salads. Generally they are average at best, and seem to be kind of rushed out of the kitchen. The grilled items are overly smoke flavored from too much hickory wood in the fire--which makes them quite bitter tasting. A pet peeve of mine is that the restuarant serves its tortilla corn chips in baskets without a paper lining (do these baskets get washed?) Doubtful. Service here is notoriously whacky, partially because the place gets so overwhelmingly crowded, and partially because some of the servers themselves are a little coo-ccoo for Cocoa Puffs. If you've been here quite a bit like myself, you know what I mean. With all it faults, Noche remains a fun place to gather with friends, and a great place to meet new ones. A quiet date place this ain't. I decided to update my review...there is a new menu with many of the old favorites still around. I actually think the food is a tiny bit better and more consistent. My opinions above remain the same, but will say the service has improved a bit too. They still don't have paper liners in the chip baskets and that still grosses me out. The server tells me they wash the baskets though. Additionally the queso dip is terrible.

    (3)
  • A + P.

    We haven't been to Noche in a while, but it is a favorite. To me, there's almost nothing on the menu that you can go wrong with, so I'm not set on any particular tapas, definitely want to try new ones each time, though I'd opt against beef and lamb. Tonight, we had the spinach salad, which is a favorite from a past visit, queso fundido with chips and salsa, chicken and vegetable skewers, seared tuna steaks, and crabcakes. All were excellent. Service was quick and professional. I was almost going to put Noche down for a 5-star rating, but took off a star because the Yelp page says there's a 10-year anniversary event at Yelp starting Tuesday, and there was no indication of that when we were there this evening. That's kind of a harsh reason to ding them a star, but I'll also add that the pistachios on the spinach salad weren't as sweet as they used to be.

    (4)
  • Ginny N.

    YAY for NOCHE! Just went Wednesday night. Can't go wrong with the $3 Sangria drink special.

    (5)
  • Bill W.

    The food is great, and the patio was an enjoyable place to eat and relax. It seemed pretty noisy inside (Saturday night), so be prepared.

    (4)
  • Tyler B.

    I have to disagree with a review regarding the $10 tapas. This is the best deal in town. The comment that the meal was mostly Montaditos (cut french bread with a topping) is simply not true. One of the many courses is 3 montaditos with a variety of different interesting food on it. I'll go through what was on the pre-set menu that i can remember from last night, all for only $10. AND the menu changes every week. Poblano Soup, Mixed Green Salad, 3 Montaditos (spicy chicken, balsamic tomatoes, and smoked salmon), Shrimp Quesadillas (amazing!), Grilled Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes, Mahi Mahi and cheese grits, Spanish potatoes, and Fried Plantains. They all come out one after another, everyone gets their own portion. Once you make it through the list, you can go back and order more individually. I do this almost every Monday, you should give it a shot. I suggest when you go, do not shovel the food in. Slow down and enjoy it. I love going because if i feel like stuffing myself I can, and if i feel like having a light dinner I can do that as well. Also, the Fish Tacos on the regular menu are REALLY good. Noche would be great for a date, meeting friends, or a family outing. Call and make a reservation on Mondays if you plan on going just to be safe, or be prepared for a 15-30 minute wait -- but hey, just get a drink, they always have specials. Hands down Noche is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta.

    (5)
  • Kathryn S.

    We went here for our 1st time last night- made a reservation for 8:00. arrived and seated in about 10 minutes-ordered a texas margarita $8-good . Sat inside and it was very loud- tables very close together-ordered shrimp special and skirt steak- both were good- others had fish taco ,calimara, crab cakes and grilled asparagus- all plates were empty-like that you can order several different things and menu is not to big

    (3)
  • Esteban V.

    Generally the food was good tasting but not for the price. Some of it also was served cold when it should have been piping hot. The drinks are ridiculously priced although they make a decent mojito. Those that complain about the food being too little or not served all at once simply have no clue of what Tapas are and should understand the culture and concept before showing their ignorance.

    (3)
  • Rebecca O.

    I learned recently that the word "tapas" is overused and even inaccurate in most cases. However, having forgotten the better word choice, I'll just use it. Anyway, Noche's tapas are not only tasty, they're enjoyable on a weekly basis. I usually find myself dining at Noche once a week. Monday nights offer unlimited tapas for $10 --- try to find a deal like that anywhere else. Sunday nights boast $2 Dos XX drafts and $3 sangria. My favorite: grilled shrimp with white corn masa (i.e., really good grits). And no, you don't have to be southern to enjoy this one.

    (3)
  • Margo R.

    This is a nice place to start the evening. Sit outside on the back patio and order a pitcher of their sugary (let me emphasize the sweetness) Sangria. Or perhaps have a mojito or margarita, and a few tapas if you are in the mood to snack. I don't think this is a great place to go for dinner - the food is nothing special - but the drinks are good and the location is even better. Continue circulating through the rest of the Highlands and you will have a fun night. Just don't spend the entire noche at Noche.

    (3)
  • Linh H.

    $10 All-you-can-eat Tapas on Monday night. Sounds great right? Well yes and no. Tapas is an expensive culinary excursion, much like sushi. So when I found that Noche was doing this, it just blew my mind. I love Tapas, ask me about any tapas restaurant in Atlanta and not only have I been there, but I could probably tell you their specials. Pura Vida on N. Highland hands down is the best Atlanta has to offer. Noche not so much. Their $10 night is great if getting drinks is your main reason for going out and you'd like to have a few things to distract your mouth with. But by no means is it a gastronomical delight. By the time they bring your second dish, which most likely will be another round of bread, or salad or some sort of filler, it's all-you-really-want-to-eat. The meat courses come later towards the end and will usually be something exotic like Chicken. I think I may have had beef once in the three times I've been there. However, don't be discouraged in visiting this neighborhood eatery because the drinks are really good and the atmosphere is great. Do plan on waiting 40+ minutes if you arrive after 8. If you get there before 7, then it's generally about 15-20 minutes. The place gets packed. I mean a bargain is a bargain.

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :5:00 pm - 11:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Valet, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : No
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Trendy
    Noise Level : Average
    Music : Background
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Mon, Fri, Sun
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Noche- Highlands

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