Dined on a crazy Saturday night of the Beltline Lantern Parade. Had a reservation and were seated quickly. Sat towards the back overlooking the restaurant. Great viewing but incredibly loud as the bar noise enters into this area. If you want quieter experience, sit towards front (Highland Ave). The service was excellent. Our server, Kaylee, was friendly, attentive, helpful (gluten free options) and great energy for the eve. The mussels were OK, a little on the bland side. The toasted bread that came with them for "dunking" was very good. The kale salad was highly recommended. Again OK, too drenched in dressing. Friends had the salmon which they raved about and the burger on a gluten free bun! The gluten free bun is not mentioned on the menu but available. Big plus. The menu is fairly limited but definitely worth trying again. Awesome location on the Beltline. Downstairs looks like an excellent drop in (no reservation) casual option.
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Sachi K.
I've been to the cafe downstairs multiple times but never knew that the restaurant upstairs was a step up. The service was good & our food came out quickly. I ordered the chilaquiles which were middle of the road. My boyfriend's dish was very good though. The smoked salmon, breakfast potatoes, & hollandaise sauce were on point!
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Eric K.
This review is for the back parish market (downstairs) Save this one for the belt line tourists. Locals can do much better. To start the muffins, scones and pastries were sold out. Our order: cafe au lait, coffee, granola and a sausage and egg on ciabatta What we got: A watery, tasteless drink that resembled a coffee concoction. A bowl of slushy yogurt with fruit. When I hunted down the server to inquire about the missing granola I was told, "oh, sorry. We ran out." A partially cooked sausage patty on ciabatta and some cold self serve decaf as that was all that was left. Underwhelming. Let the tourist support it
Very cool place located right off the beltline. We went downstairs for coffee (super good!) and upstairs for brunch. Both have great customer service, friendly for all ages, and very cool decor. Parking is limited so be careful of this (carpool). All of our friends ordered different items off the menu and all seemed delicious. Sadly being the only one with macros to worry about I had to order specialty. Luckily our waiter was very cool and patient about this. So if you are on a diet, this place is diet friendly! I got 2 egg whites, strawberry with blueberries and pineapple fruit mix, and bacon and potatoes (for rickys carbs and protein before the gym). I really liked my breakfast and def will be back! Highly recommend for people of all ages!
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Jeff P.
Another east side destination restaurant. Hands down one of the prettiest restaurants and patios in the city. Food and service spot on. A great place to hang for Sunday brunch.
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Whitney H.
I really enjoyed coming here for dinner last night. Not a lot of people were there and it was quiet and very intimate. The ambience is very casual and at times I really don't feel like I'm in a conventional restaurant. It's more like a coffeehouse/bistro. The sandwich that I ordered, chicken salad... It was perfect. (Sidenote: it's always hard to find good chicken salad because people make itwith too much mayonnaise) Definitely is going to be a spot for me to dwell some nights during the week.
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Claire H.
August 15th Dinner A fabulous night with no flaws! I definitely want to say something about the service. Never in my life have I been treated so kindly at an Atlanta restaurant. Parish is Georgia's hidden treasure that everyone should know about! Kaylee is the definition of a world class waitress! She attended to our needs in a respectful and timely manner. She is also so sweet in personable and makes me feel very welcomed every time I return! The service there is world class and at the same time very personable. Tonight I enjoyed the Charred Eggplant, Tomato salad with red wine vinegar with Salmon and Avocado, and to top it all off beautiful Cream Puffs for dessert. My friend had never been there before and she loved everything about the food and beautiful aesthetic of the restaurant ! This place is amazing I would recommend it to anyone in the Atlanta area. I will continue to return for a long time! Thank you Parish!
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Lindsay E.
Tasty breakfast in a fun part of town and with pretty good service. I hate waking up early on the mornings, so when my company asked us all to join together at Parish for breakfast, I expected it to be worth it. My American Breakfast dish met expectations, for the most part. Everything tastes very, very good. The frost were very creamy, the bacon done just the way I like it, and my eggs were perfect, too. I also appreciated the real butter brought out with my breakfast. I would have liked to see less grease/water surrounding my egg, and the plating isn't especially beautiful, but if what you want is a hearty first meal, then Parish delivers. I also appreciated their hot tea selection. I wish I'd counted how many there were, but I think there were at least 7, including chamomile, peppermint, and orange pekoe. The guy sitting next to me got their homemade granola and said it was the best he's ever had. I didn't get to taste it, but it did look delicious. It was also the prettiest looking plate on the table. The atmosphere is very calming, especially for a morning-hater like myself. We sat at a very large table, and it fit all ten of us with room to spare. Around 8:30, other single parties filtered in with their laptops and books for their relaxing breakfast, too. Breakfast time parking was relaxing, too! There were plenty of spaces on the street and in the lot behind the restaurant.
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Luckie D.
Located just minutes from downtown in the gentrified section of the Old Fourth Ward / OFW is Parish, where the food matters and service can peacefully coexist with a certain casualness. It's a meet point for tourist, OTP'ers, Buckites and neighborhood folks. The place has it's soul back with a comfortable energy and understated vibe. Food- The Shrimp and Grits were tender and creamy the waffle with bacon inside was creative but I did miss the pancakes! Brunch lived up to expectations although nobody opted for a mimosa or bloody-Mary. Service Rob, Peter and Dwight ensured the afternoon was a success. All is right with the word again......The last visit must have been a bad dream. The PARISH I know is BACK!
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Bori B.
Always love Parish every time I go. I went here to meet up with a friend for breakfast and have had brunch here a few times on weekends. The eggs benedict here is greattttttt and the brunch atmosphere on the weekends is great! Make sure to get reservations on the weekends since it does get busy. They offer valet parking but you can usually find street parking as well. It's in old fourth ward, which is a great little upcoming area in Atlanta.
I went two months ago with my boyfriend as I remember loving this restaurant when I lived in Inman Park four years ago. Disappointing to say the least! They were out of my entree choice and my wine selection. My boyfriend fared much better with his choices but agreed that the service was slow and the food wasn't all that great. It's a shame as the atmosphere is really great.
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Jeremy H.
Parish Market is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch in the heart of Inman Park. And it's right off of the belt line. You order in the back room, which is also the kitchen. It's the same kitchen that serves the fancier Parish restaurant above, and makes great food. The sandwiches are good, and I especially love the breakfast club. They also have a nice patio and coffee bar.
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David M.
First visit, and it won't be my last. Great location and the restaurant itself is really interesting and it has a large bar, and a small cafe downstairs that is great for coffee. They give you homemade chips to start, which are tasty. Then we had the peel and eat shrimp and oysters. For dinner, we had the salmon, steak and frites, and gnocchi. Tried the carrots and Brussels sprouts as sides and they rocked. Service was really good and cannot wait to return, perhaps for brunch.
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Kurt F.
Let me start by qualifying that I've only eaten here for brunch, so the inconsistencies that seem so prevalent at 1 PM on Sunday's may not necessarily be the norm at dinner. So everyone knows that brunch ITP is sure to be a clusterfuck, whether it's IHop or the late OK Cafe. If it serves an egg and a drink it's going to be busy. So today, despite being 12 minutes late for our reservation, they were able to seat us in near record time, although I suspect that was more due to the high maintenance couple who gave up their table inside "because it was too loud". Thanks suckers, best of luck! Today I started with a Bloody Mary and despite being small, it was worth every penny of the eight and a half bucks. Honestly, if I didn't have so much to do I probably would have gotten a couple of more...and skipped the food altogether. Food is typical intown brunch fare and is generally good; I got the chicken Benedict this time and I thought the chicken slightly over cooked and the gravy bland. Seriously, throw some crushed red pepper on that shit! We're hung over, we need to wake up! Service was an experiment in duality: there was The Woman who was great (but not our server) and then there was Our Guy. Our Guy was about as hapless as they come. When my friend asked for ice his response was "The water is already cold". Great! Can I get some fucking ice? Drinks were late because "I forgot to put them in". Really? Even if you did, do you want to admit to that? Fortunately for us (and him), The Woman covered his ass repeatedly, which is something I suspect she's had to do in the past. Our Guy worked hard to earn the less than 20% tip I always give. All in all, it's been hit and miss here for us. Maybe I'll give it another shot someday, but given how many great brunch places there are it might be awhile.
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Braden T.
Wow! Really bad. Just so bad, considering my experiences there before. For what it's worth, this time I ordered take-out (from Favor. Due to circumstances my wife and I are currently unable to go out to dinner). We ordered the Little Gem and Kale Salads, the Roasted Chicken and Shoulder Steak, with the Shinsito peppers. Where to start? My wife's kale salad was not as described (described as including pistachio-aged goat cheese. There was no goat cheese. Maybe a pistachio or two). The little gem salad was fine, a very basic salad. We hoped the entrees would impress, but my wife's chicken was bland and flavorless. My shoulder steak was cooked to medium rare, yet somehow also so touch it was almost inedible. The shinsito peppers were extremely bland and covered dollops of in an equally bland sauce that tasted like hummus. Overall I was very disappointed based on our past experiences in the restaurant, which were good.
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Gillian R.
We stopped in after a run on the Beltline for breakfast. The menu wasn't large, but we both found something that sounded delicious. We enjoyed the patio. The service was a little spotty (I don't think we ever got the juice we ordered), but I've had far worse. The food was decent, but it didn't blow me away. I can get better for less (Thumbs Up) or a little bit fancier for about the same price. The market downstairs looks super cute and I look forward to the chance to explore it more! I suspect the restaurant is better for lunch or dinner than it was for breakfast.
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Kristin B.
I guess I can understand the somewhat lackluster reviews for Parish. The ambiance is perfect - not too loud (you can actually have a conversation), beautifully decorated, great location in Inman Park. The food exceeded my expectations, both my own perfectly crispy-skinned fish topped with caramelized brussels, as well as the bite I stole of my friends buttery-tender steak. Instead of the standard bread basket, you get a little bucket of complimentary house-made thick-cut potato chips that are tossed in herbs; these crispy potatoes are dangerously addictive. And the desserts, particularly the trio of cookies with a bowl of icing (genius) were also quite tasty. For the actual meal, Parish gets an easy four stars. It's not mind-blowing food, but it's solid and well-priced for the quality and portion size. However, it maybe should have been a hint to us when we were able to easily get a 7pm dinner reservation on a Saturday with just a day's notice. The experience began on the wrong foot with the parking. We pulled up to the valet, and waited. The attendant was there, he was just not in any rush or exhibiting any sense of urgency in his customer service. Instead of a welcome, we got an interrogation and an admonition to pick up our car if we went out somewhere else after dinner. Then, we walked in to a nearly empty restaurant. A reservation was definitely not needed at all, as there were perhaps three tables occupied, and the bar was totally empty. Which turned out to be a good thing, because the host would not seat us until the other three members of our party of five arrived. I can certainly understand this policy if you're full and turning tables, but this was laughable and downright inhospitable. Even worse, once we were told to wait at the bar, we found no bartender present. And of course, when one finally did show up and we placed our drink orders, our friends arrived at precisely that moment, leaving us in a rush to close out to be seated. And yes, at this time, the dining room still had fewer than five tables occupied at all, and the one they ultimately sat us at had been vacant since our arrival. Poorly handled, Parish. Our actual server was great, attentive and funny and good with recommendations, but the food runners need a bit more training. When entrees are $20+, they should not be thrust at the table as a whole while a runner asks loudly "who had the steak?" They should be placed at the place setting of the diner who ordered it, as should be noted on the order ticket. We also had some sauce get spilled off of a chicken entree onto one of our friends while it was being set down. And when I say "some sauce," I mean basically all of the sauce from this entree ended up on the floor or on his pant leg. Thankfully, he's a good natured guy and didn't care, but I couldn't believe they set the now sauce-less entree down on the table for him to eat! Overall, the meal I had at Parish is one I'd gladly repeat, and the ambiance and atmosphere is much needed in the Atlanta dining scene, but they need to lose some of the pretension and focus on customer service before I return.
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G S.
The upstairs is HORRIBLE: Subpar food, slow service, & the management doesn't seem to care much about its patrons. I know what good food is & this is NOT it. I don't know where the owner is from, but this is Atlanta. And we expect southern hospitality. It is really disappointing that the food and service are so lacking because the ambiance/decor is very nice. The market downstairs is great: Good food, coffee, & service. Highly recommended, just do not go upstairs as you will be disappointed.
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Metty P.
The hospitality of this restaurant to solo diners is abominable, or it could be just the manager on the evening of the Lantern Parade. The market section was busy but the restaurant had 3 empty tables at 9:45. I was denied seating and was pressed to sit at the bar for dinner, the manager said the tables were reserved for 10:30. Before my dinner arrived I asked again to be seated at 10pm since the tables were still empty. Nobody came to the table at 11 pm after I finished my dinner. The manager was almost brusque in shooing me to seat at the bar. The girls bartending were very nice and efficient despite them being very busy. My quail came unevenly heated, the legs were still cold, and only the breast was warm. I just wanted to get out of there so I didn't send the dish back to the kitchen. I felt I was served a frozen and microwaved bird. Will not go back, there are many good restaurants in Atlanta to bother with this, and I will not have a good word about this place if asked.
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Lianne S.
We went here for oysters and mussells on a Friday night. No wait, tasty food and wine, friendly staff...It was a great night! The food was perfect! We shares oysters and they were great! We also had the burger and mussells. Both were excellent. I love the parmesan chips that they serve too. The drinks were great as well! I had a pineapple mixed cocktail that was great! Wine was also nice. It is right off the beltline so we were able to walk but I think parking is a nightmare in that area on Friday night's. The interior is really nice. Love the location. They were having a wine tasting downstairs. Sounded fun and I want to check it out in the future!
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Ashley A.
Love the ambiance downstairs in the cafe during the week - big community table with just enough muzzled noise to keep you focused. They evidently got a new chef and sadly the Hair of the Dog Sandwich is gone - and the egg sandwich. I got the Maple Sausage Egg but it was a lot of bread and just isn't as good as some of their old sammies. I love the location right off the beltline so of course ill continue coming back but RIP biscuits and bacon to die for - you will be missed.
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Tanya W.
Food is consistently great, especially the small bites. Cocktails and wine selection are also fantastic. Outdoor seating is a great option, but ambience inside is also wonderful. Service is quick, but almost always a little awkward/ quirky.
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Faith E.
I came here for a friend's birthday party on a Saturday night, about 6 people in our group. For big parties, they make you wait until the majority of the group is there before you get seated. I loved the decor - rustic, Parisian, upscale feel. I was drawn to these beautiful red glass chandeliers hanging above the stairway in the restaurant. I ordered the Flounder and the Parish Punch. The Flounder was cooked perfectly, and paired well with the sauce and grits. For a big group as ours, the service was decent. We were seated pretty closely to other groups, so it was easy to hear the neighboring table talk, which is strange because with the long tables they seat you in, it was difficult to hear my group's conversations on the other end of the table. I had to ask other people to repeat what they were saying several times. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd like to try the brunch one day. The sign above our table indicated happy hour specials on oysters for $1 and beer for $2. They offered valet, but I decided to park across the street for free which was in my favor. When I left, there was a long line of people waiting for their cars outside. I'd like to give them a try again, but for Sunday brunch or lunch instead of dinner.
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Brian S.
We went there for brunch on a Saturday morning and were thoroughly impressed. Our server was top-notch, and all of the entrees ordered were very good. My favorite was the fried chicken Benedict. It probably wasn't the most healthy thing on the menu, but the wonderful flavor quickly soothed my guilty conscience.
Always good food and good service!! We go there for brunch on Sundays they have valet if you would like to street park it is also available. There Mamosa's are also a very good size!
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Troy S.
Wow, this place ended up being a huge disappointment and from the sound of things from my friends that were eating with me, this place used to be so much better. As you can see from my previous reviews, my one star reviews are few and far between. I really hate dogging small businesses but my one star review won't be enough to change their rating but I do hope they will see it and recognize they need to step up their game. We had a group of 7 for brunch and I was the only first-timer. Our server acknowledged us but didn't return for 15 minutes to take our drink order--literally. Thank goodness that my pomegranate mimosa tasted as good as it did. I ordered the shrimp and grits--one of my friends said he had it before and loved it. Boy did he regret saying that--perhaps he had a previous generation of their shrimp and grits. When my plate arrived, I felt like it was a joke. The grits were plopped on a large plate that didn't fill the plate and topped with these chef boyardee-style micro shrimp. I swear, these have to be the tiniest shrimp ever made--smaller than the tip of my pinky finger. They should be embarrassed to ever use a shrimp like this. I tried to be a good sport and take a couple of bites, but the flavor was lacking. I did what I never do--I sent it back. The rest of my friends all thought the food was boring and uninspired. I even ate one of girlfriends pancakes and it was very meh. No surprise that when I wanted to return my food and throughout the rest of the meal, our server remained MIA. She was nice and all when we could find her. I waited tables for a number of years and was watching--it wasn't like she had too many tables so I don't know what was going on. Inevitably, Parish will never get me back in the door again. My friends with me had the same sentiment. Sad considering I have been looking for spot to be my go-to Cajun restaurant. Parish mgmt, instead of getting pissed off at this review, I hope you will take it as constructive criticism. And word to the wise, if you want to be respected as a great restaurant, never be willing to serve shrimp that not even Long John Silvers would be willing to sell, presentation is important, and your servers have got to be on the ball.
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Mike S.
Let me start off by saying that I am a frequent patron of the coffee shop/counter downstairs on the weekends. The coffee, pastries, and small brunch plates are solid and I enjoy what they provide. I wish I could say the same about the restaurant upstairs. Food is still on par with my expectations but the service was horrid, I repeat, horrid. As being a member of the service industry previous in my career, I was disappointed with what I saw/how I was served. Granted it was Inman Park Festival weekend, that was no excuse. They had plenty of people staffed, but they were so unorganized, it was amazing to see. We sat by the door and saw multiple people leave due to the amount of time they had to wait at the door. The hostess cleaned our table, sat us down, and actually got us our first beers because we sat there for ten minutes before anyone acknowledged we sat down. Then the hostess left her post to do other things. This is when people were coming in without being attended. I think I saw five or six people leave in a 15min time frame. They were also out of their oyster special only an hour into the special. How does this happen??? We order and waited, and waited, and waited... As the waitress only came over once during this 30min period. When the food came, it was very good. Again, I waited a decent amount of time before I asked how the food tasted and if we needed anything (yes, I needed another drink). To top it off, when we got the check, the waitress gave us the wrong salmon dish which cost twice the amount of the dish I thought we ordered. First time I can remember only tipping 10% on the check. It was that bad... Hopefully the partners/management gets this corrected before this shuts down the restaurant.
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Jai R.
Came to enjoy the #Uncorked Event, in the basement on the first Friday of each month. Totally worth checking out! For $30 you are given six flights of wine, which are actually half glass pours. That means you are basically getting a bottle and a half of wine. If you like a particular wine you can ask for a full glass. This includes family style charcuterie and cheese, which is excellent. The Sommelier is there and explains each wine perfectly and what they are paired with. We ordered food to go with all "drank". I ordered a small plate of their kimchi paper fried chicken. It was wonderful! My best advice is to arrive by 7:30 to grab a seat. It's a great hangout for small intimate groups.
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Rob Z.
Yes! Absolutely yes. This place wins. I frequent the marketplace for lunch and have made it upstairs only for brunch once, so I can not speak for the dinner menu. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is chill, a great 'go-to' spot with options for great food, coffee, desserts... and even goodies to take home.
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Jana C.
Circa 1890's totally converted factory that is capacious and almost spooky, now boasting a top pastry chef (with weighty CV) in house, and very very funky art! Felt like medieval upstairs, and darling cafe downstairs. Spotted Anderson Valley's Navarro Sauv Blanc while there. Go order some sandwiches, pastries, croissants, coffee, or wait for dinnertime, when the menu would make anybody salivate!
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Brian E.
Wish I could give 10 stars. Beautiful setting. Right on the Beltline...really unique and delicious menu--this place can hold its own with any eatery in Atlanta. What really set them apart was the outstanding service--really above and beyond. My friend and I ordered a craft cocktail that neither of us liked...our server saw it sitting there at the end of the meal and took it off the bill--she insisted over my protests. I was perfectly content paying for the drink but she wouldn't hear of it. Then we narrowed our dessert choice down to 2 while our server was there...they were out of the one we chose, so she brought the other one on the house. Parish will now be the first place I think of whenever I want to eat out in Atlanta.
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Geoffrey R.
So...I live OTP, but I'm CONSTANTLY in town to do one thing or another, and I'm always down to try a new spot. I'd seen great reviews for the brunch at Parish, and their market, but nothing in the way of dinner service. Stopped in one Sunday evening, and took a quick look at their supper menu....$1 oysters, flat iron steak, trout, fried chicken, pork shank with white beans....ding ding ding...we have a winner! My waitress assured me that the food was outstanding, and that the pork shank was a good sized portion, so I was immediately sold. Ordered a half dozen oysters to start....freshly shucked, sweet, and they're served with mignonette/horseradish/cocktail sauce on the side, and hot sauce is available as well...very nice. Next came the pork shank....cooked low & slow so that the fat renders off, and the meat is easily pulled from the bone. Great flavor, without being overwhelming. Since I was treating myself already, opted for the lemon cheesecake to finish off my meal, and I'm glad I did. Small portion, creamy, with fresh blueberries scattered around, and a couple of scoops of grapefruit sorbet for good measure. Excellent service, historic venue, and great food...yeah, I'll definitely be back!
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peter m.
Downstairs is slow, slow, slow and overpriced. Seems like they are not committed to the downstairs food service. Wait staff is apathetic and in need of training and/or customer service. A lot of good competition in the area. Time to step up or be trampled!
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Rachel P.
Came to Parish for brunch this morning and had a decent experience. The interior is beautiful-- large, striking light fixtures, cozy leather bench seating, and gorgeous metal tile ceiling plates. I was a little less impressed with the food. I got the fried green tomato benedict and my partner got the fried chicken benedict, both with grits. It was pretty good, but not great. The biscuits were fluffy but didn't have a flavor to write home about. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The grits were creamy and had good consistency, but they were pretty bland. We both added salt and pepper and mentioned that we wished they had hot sauce. Their homemade bloody marys were again, good but not great. Tasty, but I wouldn't order more than one. They have a cute sandwich and cafe area downstairs where you could lounge and work on your laptop. Nice to know that's located right off the Beltline. It would make for a great picnic lunch pickup spot! All in all, I would say that Parish is a cute place to try, but it might not make it to my ATL brunch short list.
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Jackie H.
After walking the BeltLine, a friend and I stopped in to Parish for a bite to eat. It was early in the day and the place was nearly empty. I found the place to have a lovely atmosphere. I noticed red accents throughout it, and I loved the red lamps lined on the bar. I had coffee and the fried chicken benedict. Because I ordered my eggs scrambled, that took away the benedict part but oh well. I don't care for runny eggs yolks. Anyway, the dish was really good. The chicken was very good. Crispy on the outside while maintaining moistness on the inside. I loved it. I also enjoyed the biscuit and gravy that it was served with. I had the hash browns for my side, but I also tried the grits. The potatoes were pretty good. The grits were just okay to me. Oh yeah, we were given complimentary coffee cake to begin and it was very, very good. I gobbled it up. Our server was very nice and attentive. I went downstairs and fell in love. I will most certainly go back and chill in the downstairs area which has serve yourself coffee and water. Also, you can order pastries and sandwiches. It's sort of like a cafe. You can go outside and sit on their cozy patio too. I really like this place. They have a very small parking lot behind the restaurant and they have free valet parking. Also, you can street park, which is what I did. I can definitely see why this place is so popular.
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Stef T.
I really wanted to love this place. I had walked past it so many times on the Beltline and finally went for brunch. The menu is interesting but somewhat limited; they have about 10 breakfast entrees and then a few salads. A lot of fried options, which I'm not personally a fan of but I guess it's good southern cuisine. I got the pancakes, there were three pretty big ones and they were good pancakes, but nothing special. I did really love the whole interior and atmosphere. It's very inviting. We sat upstairs but I went down where the bathroom is and there is essentially another restaurant downstairs with more 'to go' options and coffee shop style seating. I would definitely come again and hang out downstairs. They also serve liquor, beer and wine and had some bloody mary and screwdriver options on the brunch menu, which is always a plus. The reason I didn't love it was the service was pretty slow. I usually am pretty patient but it took a long time to get our orders in and the waiters didn't really check in on us after we got our food. I would have loved a couple more water refills (trying to re-hydrate at Sunday brunch). It was surprising because it wasn't THAT crowded, there were definitely a bunch of open tables and we still didn't get service. However, it was nice that there was no wait to get in, as a lot of places seem to have a wait on Sundays.
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Katie O.
Tried grits for the first time in my life, here, and they were fantastic! Made me a believer (so to speak). As with most breakfast places in ATL, it was very busy, but our waitress was on top of it and addressed our needs immediately!
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Dalton S.
This place has never let me down. The food is always good. I enjoy the downstairs during the day and the upstairs for dinner.
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Dee Dee C.
I went to Parrish for my birthday and was severely unimpressed with it's service. Food was okay, but nothing to rave over. The best thing I can say about Parrish is the decor. The decor is fantastic, but that's about it.
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Christopher B.
I ate downstairs with the limited menu. I had the breakfast sandwich that was good but nothing earth shattering. I think this is a great breakfast option to grab something on the run. The atmosphere is pretty casual and fits the food they're serving. I know this is popular among friends and I can never argue coming here.
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Tyler L.
What an absolute miserable experience at PARISH for Sunday Brunch. After making reservations on Opentable my party arrived to a hostess who continued to roll her eyes. A server did not address our table for almost 10 minutes. Alcoholic beverage was served flat & had to be reordered. Server was sassy & when I asked her for a beverage she replied "No, I already asked you earlier". Cutesy. While I enjoy banter, I also prefer remarkable service which is not offered at PARISH. I will not be returning.
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Emily M.
A hostess informed me they did not allow dogs. When i pointed out that it was clearly a service dog, she said they still didn't allow them. I guess if you're disabled you can just go somewhere else, right?
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Val W.
This is only for the coffee shop/bistro area downstairs. It's right off the Beltline (awesome) and has a very hipster atmosphere. The music was great for chilling, drinking some coffee, and grinding down on some work. We only ended up coming here because Inman Perk was packed, literally no seats, and Parish had plenty of space! The coffee was hot, even in the afternoon/evening, several good options for seating, and free wifi. Issues: It was a little confusing when you walked in as to where you order, you have to go all the way back to order, even though there's a counter closer to the front where they actually make the coffee. The person I ordered from also forgot to tell me that for drip coffee you basically just wander over, get a mug, and serve it yourself. They also had some of the pastries (muffins, scones, biscotti, etc.) on a shelf right when you walk in, so it's not close to where you order, so I missed it (and would've loved to try some biscotti....). Prices are pretty typical, I can't vouch for sandwiches and salads and other lunch items - they sounded tasty, though were a little more than I'd usually pay if I wasn't doing a sit-down, waiter-service lunch. I'll definitely be back! Especially now that I've got the layout figured out a bit more.
This place has a great atmosphere and food. Perfect after a walk on the belt line!! Love the decor!!
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Lindsay W.
Great after dinner spot for drinks and dessert. Love the patio!! Can't wait to go back here to eat dinner! Service is good, they never leave your water empty (or cocktails). The building and ambiance make it a really cool spot in Inman Park!
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Erika F.
The Southern charm that you hear so much about must be a myth! This restaurant is in a great neighborhood, has great style and employees that obviously do not want to be bothered. The restaurant was about 1/2 full and after standing at the door for (5) minutes, I approached the bar to ask if we should seat ourselves or wait, since nobody even acknowledged us. Before I could even get my question out of my mouth, the waitress whipped around and snapped "the hostess will be with you." I said ok and walked back to the front door. I waited about (5) more minutes and the hostess rolled up to the door and with an attitude said "do you have a reservation?" (The restaurant was 1/2 full) and I said no. She then rudely quipped "well then you'll be waiting 20 minutes. I will gladly wait for a great restaurant with great food, however I won't wait to pass my money to a business that is rude and obnoxious. I am visiting friends and I come from Los Angeles and I am not easily shocked or offended, but many businesses here seem to think it's trendy to have an attitude. We left to find a business that had great food and customer service. Remember, we do have a choice where to spend our money.
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Abhi K.
Listen, the food was good. We had the fried green tomato benedict and the corned beef hash. Both were tasty, although not the best brunch items we've ever had in our lives. Nevertheless, they were tasty and that should not be discounted. However, the adequacy of the food does not make up for the lackluster service. Strike one: forgetting my drink order and bringing it to me after my food had already come out. Strike two: forgetting we asked you to fix our wobbly table (because the floor was uneven) and fixing it two minutes before you brought the check. Strike three: bringing the check unceremoniously without even asking whether we wanted dessert. We had both finished our entire entrees and it was quite possible we wanted more. So verdict: food gets 4 stars; service gets 2. PS. The ambience is pretty cool. It's "upscale rustic" if that can be a thing. It looks like we are in the midst of ruins, but really really fancy ruins. There is a big marble statue in the middle of the restaurant. There are also really unique wall pieces. You just have to see for yourself.
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Candra G.
They definitely switched up the menu from when it first opened - which was like a New Orleans type cuisine to something that is a little more elevated. I've only gone there for brunch, so I can't speak to the quality of the dinner. But, the only thing I miss about old school Parish brunch are the beignets that accompanies the meal. Those things were yummy. For brunch, I ordered a standard issue breakfast: eggs, grits, sausage, and a biscuit that came with some sort of fruit compote. Although simple, it was all perfectly cooked and the sausage was very tasty (you could taste the sage and a few elements of sweet). I was satisfied. Did it blow me away? No. But, I definitely can add this as a back-up brunch spot when my favs are too crowded or I'm too lazy to drive across town. SN: My friends had the oysters and they really enjoyed them.
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J B.
Extremely disappointed We had a dozen raw oysters that were warm with pieces of shell throughout. Lucky to make it out alive!
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Julee D.
This place is busy on a Sunday night. There were a number of large groups as well as couples for dinner. The bar was packed too. Initially the service was slow the first 15 minutes but then our waiter came over. He was great explaining a few of menu items and recommending a few dishes. I started with a red derby cocktail. It was delicious! Then my friend and I ordered an appetizer, pan fried perogis (potato based creamy app) and it was quite tasty. For the main entree, we both ordered bronzini (sea bass type fish) with brown butter. It was cooked well in terms of flakiness and moist texture. Then I also had a side order of collards which was tasty but a little too salty. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely return. There is always something new and interesting on the menu at this spot.
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Lillian M.
Do not go for brunch. The food is boring, coffee is okay, and service was poor. The restaurant is beautiful and it was lovely to sit on the patio, but overall over priced for what we got.
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Kelli C.
Just got the blueberry, white chocolate and mint scone. Very tasty! Scone is not too thick,crunchy and chewy! The white chocolate is subtle, not overpowering and the mint has a nice final touch! This is way better than their croissants, which are always raw dough in the middle. I highly recommend the scones!
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Remy T.
Stopped in for a quick bite from the market. Decided on the Boss burger which I believe are two patties fairly thin cooked well done. She reassured that it would still be moist but I did request for the patties to be cooked rare as possible and they did accommodate me. Although the menu is compact for to go. I definitely will be back but I have my eye on upstairs. Love the ambience, staff is very friendly and informative. So I suggest everyone check it out.
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Katherine K.
Just tried this place out for Inman Park Restaurant Week. The three course set was $25 and had two options for each course. I chose the spring onion soup, pretty amaze, duck, tiny but exquisitely tender, and finished with panna cotta. Delicious! When I walked in a trio of people were finishing up their meal with this amazing looking dessert and it was the panna cotta! Yes. It turned out to taste as good as it looks. Date had hanger steak and like a chocolate pudding. Steak was good. Chewy but good flavor. Chocolate left good taste too. Like I said the soup was amazing. Also had a bottle of cab that was drinkable but not anything special. I think the food was good, service was decent, (all young kids but like really beautiful girls and ok looking dudes in gingham shirts) so it's like fine dining in an ultra casual setting with exposed brick and an exposed kind of European looking ceiling that was a little too contrived for me. I would prefer they give in to their soul instead of trying to attract some kind of hipster midtowner? But I guess the owners wanted to give quirky touches like that and I really don't mind. There was a lot of space as it was in a huge building and every space is utilized even though I was only in the front dining room. I think I heard they make the bread there and the butter was good as well. I'm not sure. It was amusing. Valet. I would definitely go back as it's been around for years.
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Kelsey F.
I would say Atlanta as a city takes brunch very seriously. It is no secret that restaurants have big crowds every single weekend. On a recent visit to Parish for brunch, I felt like maybe they briefly forgot how busy Sunday Brunch actually is. A friend and I had a reservation for noon. We scored a seriously close street-side spot on highland that allowed us to skip the valet service. We walked through the fabric 'doors' and I immediately started feeling like I was in the way. The host station is directly beside the entrance as are a number of tables. You can wait for your table by the bar, but I would feel in the way there too. Our table was ready around 12:15. When we arrived there was only one other group waiting to be seated. When we left, there was probably 15 groups waiting to be seated. The space is really cool. It is essentially an abandoned warehouse with loads of exposed brick, a tin ceiling, and tons of natural light. There are wood tables packed into the front and back sections and a long bar filled with local beers. The bar is first come first serve. I also noticed on Sunday nights they do $1 oysters and $2 local brews. As soon as we sat down we saw that my friend's napkin was pretty dirty with notable stains on it which we asked to be replaced. Also, our menus had markings of food and drink on them. While this was relatively unappetizing, the menu itself is packed with tons of tempting choices from shrimp and grits to a couple eggs Benedict to lemon and buttermilk pancakes. It took us a little while to make a decision so we order a some tea, soda and coffee in the mean time. They had apparently run out of cream cups so our waiter brought us cream in the same type of cup we were drinking our water out of. Obviously the cream dribbled over the side of the cup (not meant for cream pouring) and onto the table. I think they started running low on cream too because we noticed a waitress carrying a large vat of it around the restaurant. My friend and I finally decided to get the fried green tomato Benedict with grits and the friend chicken Benedict with hash browns so we could compare the two. I personally liked the chicken one better while she preferred the friend green tomato one. The grits were definitely on the cold side when we got them and the hash browns weren't necessarily warm. The chicken Benedict is a fluffy biscuit topped with a poached egg and gravy. It is on the heartier side and quite rich. I thought the friend green tomato Benedict had way too much sauce on it. The tomato itself and ham were pretty good though. I also wasn't crazy about the service. We had three different waiters while we were there. One would take our order and say "oh I'll tell your main waiter" then he would stop back by and say "so what was that you ordered?" When I asked for a sweet tea one waitress said "oh we don't have that, we have unsweet tea with simple syrup" so I said that was fine. Then our waiter came by to ask if I had ordered a sweet tea, then he brought me a regular sweet tea with nothing on the side. It was just confusing and everything seemed too complicated. The whole experience was just jumbled. While I really liked the corn muffins they bring before your meal, the space and my chicken Benedict, there were a lot of things that were a miss. I would give Parish another chance as most people have a great experience here.
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stacey h.
Out to lunch with my daughters ....I guess a silent force was helping me not eat sweets.......the desserts aren't covered and flies are landing on them
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Brian D.
Their menu used to be much better, but all the vegetarian lunch options are gone, and the fish sandwich is also gone :( Great location and atmosphere still.
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Mary O.
We were excited to check out this restaurant, as I am a big fan of Concentric a Hospitality Group, which manages them. We made reservations for brunch on Memorial Day. We arrived a little bit early and were sat without a wait at all, which I noticed they are typically closed on Mondays, so this could have played a factor. It took about 5 minutes for our table to be greeted by our server, despite him stopping by all of the tables around ours. He finally realized he had neglected to greet us and brought us water, and offered other beverages. We just had water, although their Bloody Mary sounded delicious. We waited for our food for a little while. We were observing the restaurant and noticed a young man delivering good to a table across the restaurant, which turned out to be our food - disappointing. The food was pretty good. We ordered the fried green tomato Benedict and the American breakfast. I wanted to try the sausage but our server had informed me that he was not a fan and someone had already told him that "the sausage was bad." So I ordered their bacon, which wasn't anything special. It tasted the same as the bacon I make at home. And unfortunately my toast was rock hard. Our server took about 8 minutes to bring our check after he had already cleared out plates and we asked for it. He continued clearing other tables instead of printing and bringing our check over. It was a cool atmosphere, and the market downstairs looked awesome. However, considering the food was pretty good, but the service was lackluster at best, I'm not sure if we would return. It seemed like everyone that worked there was in high school and not well trained.
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Courtney S.
The words I would use describe my experience are... Subpar, mediocre, disappointing... Meh. Nothing was terrible but nothing was particularly good either. I'll start with the pros: complimentary valet parking, our server was polite, and they have patio seating. I had a hankering for raw oysters and I'd read that Parish had $1 oysters on Sunday. They are now $2 by the way. I know it's not oyster season so maybe I'm expecting too much but today's oysters, from VA, were both bland and tepid. At $24 I wanted briny or buttery or sweet. Instead I got 'meh'. I enjoyed the fries but mostly because they were salty. Mac and cheese bites were ok. Parmesan chips, ok. Strawberry and beet salad, disappointing. Paper fried chicken had a nice batter but very muted flavors. Considering the fact that this is billed as a Cajun/creole restaurant, I thought all the flavors were far too muted. Just an all around disappointing dining experience.
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Jason B.
This review is for Parish Marketplace on the backside of the building and downstairs. I had been visiting on weekend mornings. The food was good, the service fast and it was always packed. But recently the service hasn't been good. The cashiers that take the order either screw it up or don't know how to work the register. In the past I overlooked that because the food was still good but not today. It took forever to receive the order. We actually received it after patrons behind us in line received their orders. When we did receive it it was cold. They also sold us an OJ that they didn't have and I had to go back and get a refund on. They just don't have their operations and communications together. I won't be going back.
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Stephen O.
I just left the restaurant very dissatisfied with the urgency and organization as I waited for over an hour for one sandwich and a salad. I checked in on my order two times as I waited to see if may have accidentally misplaced or forgotten; first time I was told it was on it's way and the second time I found out that my order was completed but was waiting in the back because an employee did not check out on the front porch, where I was waiting for my food with friends. I am not one to make a scene when the service or product I pay for is not provided, but I do expect the poor quality of service to be acknowledged and/or compensated, with a at least a managerial apology...unless this is just the norm. So now I sit with a soggy salad and cold sandwich, feeling unappreciated and uncared for. I do not plan on returning.
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Matthew T.
They have a lot of annoying rules: 1. Have a reservation for your table? You can't take your seats until They are all here. Even though the restaurant is empty. 2. Have a cake you brought for your friend? It will be another $25 "cutting fee" on top of your $400 bill. 3. The food is good but they think they are the best restaurant in town and act snotty to customers. Their staff and management seemed unwelcoming from the moment I stepped in the door.
Parish is a fine dining establishment. The food is well prepared and presented beautifully. The staff is well trained and professional. Costs were in line with the experience. I just was not wowed.
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Asma A.
This is such a cute place! You just have to come here! I came here for Sunday brunch, had reservations, but I believe you can just walk in because there were lots of available tables. The have plenty of seating area, (great for group seating): seating outside on the patio, seating downstairs in the market, and seating in the dining room! Food is good and very different: I had the Georgian trout. The coffee is also really good! I love the cute little market downstairs! The staff downstairs is also super friendly! Downstairs definitely gets a 5 star from me! My complaint is that everything on the menu is pretty much fried, I was disappointed to see the trout was fried! They should have written that on the menu! I guess if your in the mood for soul/ southern food that is different you should come here!! The other downfall was the service! Very poor service! Our food took 30 mins + to come out (we were just two people). I would understand if the food was freshly prepared, but it seemed as if the food was pre-cooked, then just re-heated. Our server seemed very zoned out (as if she was kind of high). She barely came to our table! It would have been courteous of her if she wiped the milk she spilled with a napkin instead of swiping her hands across the milk and allowing it to drip off the table for the rest of our time there. (News flash: it's liquid, you can't really sweep liquid off the table and hope it will just disappear as if it were crumbs!) Basically the entire time we had milk spilled on the side of our table that just kept on dripping!
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Tiffany T.
I was excited to finally try Parish, which I had heard a lot about and walked by many times. The place itself is beautiful, I love the patio and the exposed brick and high ceilings on the inside. We sat at the bar and immediately all I noticed how dirty it was, both the actual bar and behind it, which was stacked high with dirty dishes and napkins. When the food arrived both dishes were cold and didn't live up to the steep price. The poached eggs in the friend chicken biscuit were way overcooked and overall the dish needed a lot of seasoning. The french toast was inedible, but our server didn't seem surprised and quickly offered to take it off the check. Overall, we were disappointed and definitely won't be coming back.
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Stephen S.
The food has been decent to great on my visits here, but the service experienced on this last visit will prevent me from ever bothering to go again. I requested Parish for my birthday brunch. The wait wasn't too bad, and it was starting to die down by the time we got seated. Placing an order proved to be an ordeal though. I ordered a cocktail at the same time we ordered our food, but by the time our food eventually arrived, the cocktail never had. I would have reminded our server, but she was nowhere to be seen. I tried to ask the runner who brought the food, and he said he'd check on it after seeming put out that I bothered to ask him for anything (he was the first restaurant employee who had stopped by our table in about 45 minutes). Still no beverage, and of course water was long gone. After a couple more requests and the server trying to order the wrong drink, I finally got it, long after my food was eaten. To her credit, she didn't charge for the cocktail. The whole thing was just such a long and messy debacle that I won't go again.
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Chelsea H.
First experience was disappointing because we didn't get to experience it! Called ahead and made a reservation for 5 at 8:30 last night. Arrived at 8:20. No hostess greeted us and it was 10 minutes of standing by the door like a bunch of chumps before someone greeted us. We advised the frazzled man that we had a reservation at 8:30 to which he responded, "I don't see that down here, be back momentarily" and just left. Another five minutes of standing around. Man eventually came back and apologized for not having the reservation down but that it would about a 45 minute wait to get seated. Seriously? An attempt to at least accommodate us in some way for their dropping the ball would have been nice. We were sent back into the rain to try and find somewhere that wasn't packed at 8:45 pm on a Saturday night. Got drunk on margaritas instead to soothe the sting.
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Colette B.
Parish used to be delicious about three years ago and now I'm disappointed every time I go. Often, it's obvious that the eggs have been sitting out as they are hard and cold. The turkey had come out with a green fade in the edges. The biscuits are off-possibly too salty? And finally, you're left with a lingering stomach ache like you've been drinking aristocrat vodka all night. Needless to say, I'm disappointed that this wonderful neighborhood spot has clearly gone down the toilet.
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Donald L.
Parish is an under appreciated Atlanta gem. Seemly it continues to struggle to find it's stride and continues to be on the verge of good. We've been several times. When Parish first opened they served a short rib that was out of this world and I couldn't wait to return. Inexplicably they removed it from the menu and I have been hoping to see it every time I visit. Alas, it continues to be but a pleasant memory. Our last visit included the kids (young teens) for a nice evening out. We arrived for our admittedly early reservation at the same time that two bus loads of pub crawler were also arriving. To the shock and horror of the other diners we endured 40 minutes of loud, drunken young men and women celebrating bocce' ball? Not going to hold that against them as I get the need to promote the place to the young crowd it was just unfortunate that it had to be at the expense of my visit not to mention my fellow diners who seemed genuinely upset. Our table ordered many of the entrees and we eagerly sampled each others choices. I preferred the pan seared trout. Overall, I like the place. Too bad this one visit was ruined. I'm sure I will return in hopes of finding the long lost short rib.
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Bill F.
Really disappointing evening tonight at Parish. The new concept & menu is limited and complex. It's hard to choose something because nothing is 100% what you want so you are forced to compromise. It took over 15 minutes to get a glass of wine and a bourbon delivered to the table because the bar was swamped by six drink orders yet there were maybe 20 people in the entire restaurant at the time and at least 3 people behind the bar. Sorry to see the changes that were made and the apparent struggles the restaurant is having. Sometimes change is not warranted.
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Cody L.
Went on Saturday night with a group of 13. We all ordered drinks, which were good, but took about 15 minutes to recieve. Upon ordering food, they brought out meals one at a time, so people were waiting to eat thinking other's food was coming shortly, which was a bad assumption. The total time from the first person to get thier food to the last was about half an hour. I ordered a wedge salad for dinner, which they completely forgot to bring. The waitress was walking around our table for 10-15 minutes after delieverying the last plate they had and never noticed I had not recieved my food. They also forgot sides for 3 or 4 people in our group. Upon complaining they came and mentioned they would not charge me for the salad they didn't deliver. I went home after 2 hours and had a bowl of Chex cereal instead. I would avoid this place, just not worth the money.
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Jeff T.
Came for early dinner on New Years Eve. Poor service. Quality of food received was poor and undercooked. Will avoid coming here again.
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Tom C.
I went to Parish for brunch recently and had a great meal. The fried green tomatoes benedict was both clever and well-done. The biscuit on which it rested was really very, very good. The eggs were just a bit over-cooked, though. Service was actually pretty good, despite my fears. (I'd heard horror stories.) The decor inside is nice and comfortable. The thing is, it doesn't really jump out at me as a place I'm dying to go back to. For the price, it's a bit underwhelming. It's not the kind of place I'd take someone to impress them, unless they were only concerned with how much money I'm spending. But, it is not disappointing.
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Theresa S.
Went for Restaurant Week. Good value for the 3 courses at $25 but not sure if I will be back. While it was tasty food, it is pricey and gets really noisy (can't have a conversation noisy). I would be willing to check out Bantam&Biddy for chicken....so perhaps go to Parish for other entrees. I was a little disappointed that I was told the fried chicken was 2 chicken breasts (which would have meant a little meal tomorrow) but because it was RW menu....only one small de-boned chicken breast came with the entree. Collard greens great. Not a fan of carrot puree. It was moist and tasty but I was sad there was a little unclear communication coming from the waitstaff vs the actual RW menu. Tomato basil soup was solid. The No Flour Chocolate cake and pistachio ice cream was good too but the portion was minute. Maybe a victim of RW again??? I don't know but I haven't experienced other restaurants downsizing for RW. :( I liked that there was no corking fee for the first wine bottle and the confusing but stellar wine specials they have on Tues & Thurs (pay the price of one glass and get the whole bottle - so if you are splitting the bottle with a friend - quite a deal! Maybe that makes up for $25 fried chicken :) Service started strong but faltered as the place got more busy. Had to flag down server for the check. Manager came by to see how our meal was. Valet was perfect.
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Jason M.
This place is pretty mediocre. Had a terrible brunch here weeks ago, and then I had a totally mediocre dinner here last night. At that brunch they brought out this terrible lukewarm coffee. I felt weird asking for them to warm my coffee, because I figured they'd just microwave the coffee I already had, so I told the waiter that my friend put his thumb in my coffee so he'd bring me a fresh cup. That turned out to be lukewarm, too. Guess I got what I deserved for framing my friend for thumb crimes. Anyway, everybody says the food from the downstairs market is amazing. I guess the downstairs market is like Cinderella and the upstairs restaurant is like the evil step-sisters that keep her locked away.
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Christopher S.
I finally gave in after hearing mixed reviews. I just want to say that everything negative I've heard has officially been confirmed. What a waste. This could be a gem but due to the uncharismatic front of house, as well the wait staff (which seemed to be moving at a glacial space) there is no reason to come here. The food is generic and I will say that the three stars and a half that Parish currently has is generous.
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Jessica S.
The food was delicious, better than I expected. Out waiter was very nice and friendly. Nice atmosphere, overall great dining experience. We ate at the restaurant but there was also what looks like a coffee shop downstairs which I would like to try next time.
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Julie E.
My husband and I had a Concentrics gift card (the restaurant group that runs Parish) and decided to combine it with Concentrics "Summer Swag" discounts for a meal at Parish two weeks ago. We made our reservations through Open Table for dinner, and off we went. I admit I was a little worried about bad service based on some of the reviews here, but that was not our experience at all. We were a little late due to ATL construction traffic, and the staff was very kind about it. We arrived early, so it was not very crowded, and our server--Isaiah--was the best! He made great recommendations and was attentive. Since we had a gift card, we had the works--pimento cheese biscuits (good but biscuits a wee bit dry for me), cucumber gazpacho (delicious), butternut squash salad (delicious), fried chicken (very delicious and two HUGE breasts!), trout (delicious) and banana bread pudding (very good). I thought the portions and pricing were spot on except for the cocktails/wine which I thought were a little high (but they do have very good house cocktails--I had the Capone--yummy!). All told, our meal was around $100 with drinks, apps, entrees, and dessert which I thought was very reasonable. We liked our first meal so much, we returned to Parish for dinner last night, and though we didn't splurge as much this time, the service (this time by Joy) and quality of the meal was still spot on. My hubs had the pork plate (the pork was ridiculously tender and delicious) and I had the steak frites (the beef was like butter) and we were well pleased. After dinner, we strolled downstairs and picked up some brownies and bread before heading home. BTW, we had no problem with parking since Parish offers complimentary valet for the dinner hours.
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John A.
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon while doing a Beltline walk and sat upstairs shortly after they opened that portion - so there was no one in there. Seated at the bar we had a decent cocktail and some $1 oysters. Oysters were fresh. Bartenders were decent and the atmosphere was just fine with no one else in there. Can't speak for other times of the day/week - but recommend last Sunday afternoon (or whenever they open) for a relaxing time.
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Henrik C.
Went here for sunday brunch. The restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs area. The upstairs is a regular restaurant. Downstairs is a communal type table and a store with organic food. The service was attentive and the food was excellent. Parking can be a challenge, but otherwise a great place to start the day.
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Cassi F.
We went to Parish for dinner around 7:00 and the place was dead which immediately concerned us. After dining here we couldn't understand why it wasn't busier because the service and food were really good! We ordered the poached pears to start...which I wouldn't recommend...that is the only complaint I have about this place though. We had dinner, dessert, and my husband had a couple drinks and coffee after dinner. Everything that we ate and drank, besides the pears, was presented well and was really yummy. I would definitely try this place out again!
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Anastasiya L.
The place was very stylish, I liked the layout. Personnel was friendly, even though they looked short staffed. The food was good, I had green tomato Benedict, tasted great. I liked their barista bar downstairs, you can just walk there directly from the Beltline and grab coffee or chill there. The location of the place is very nice, after a good brunch you can enjoy a nice walk to Piedmont park
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Samuel B.
So I have been here three times and I will sum up as best as I can; for every occasion there is a Parrish. Jason and his family, owners of the restaurant group, have create a great concept. Whether I stop in for a date night, wine tasting, or gatorade after a long belt line run, I find what I need in a convenient and affordable manner. I have been to the oyster and beer night specials on sundays, fantastic if I do say so myself. Note, the beer specials are not for miller high life, but craft beer! So beer snobs, do not fear this special. Additionally the first friday of every month is a wine tasting. I went with a few friends (get there early to secure seats together) and took a first date there as well. After about glass number 4 we really chowed down on the meat and cheese plate. The grainy mustard seed and bacon fat was perfect when drinking the light red wines. Jason was playing the role of sommelier and dutifully explained everything we tasted and kept us filled to the brim! It was a great night for $30. Just don't be foolish like myself and try to keep drinking the night away at Barcelona afterwards without eating too much!! Finally, the market at Parrish is fantastic and offers delectably smelling items and I cannot wait to try them. My only experience is with the cold beverage container after a long run. In out, sweat a bit, and the staff and patron understand the very mixed crowd (read hipsters in comfy chairs with coffee and laptops, families on patios eating, and runners getting a post run snack or beverage). Hope ya'll find the right time to make your own Parrish visit.
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Jonathan H.
The food is excellent, the restaurant and patio are beautiful, and the staff are very accommodating and kind. The grilled chicken sandwich with lemon mayo is really great. I highly recommend this place for dinner or just a quick cup of coffee.
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Allison J.
This was our second try at Parish. Both times we were there for brunch and both times we had good, not great service but really good food. Our experience has on both occasions left us feeling lack luster with the service. I won't go into detail about last time but on this trip, we ate our whole meal and received our bill without ever being asked about refills. Everyone is friendly just not attentive. We got out before the major Sunday brunch crowd arrived.
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Julie S.
I came here on New Years Day and had the best experience. I loved my bloody mary & thought the burger was phenominal. My boyfriend ordered the mimosa and the fried oysters with grits and they were equally incredible. I plan on coming back soon!
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Ned G.
Tldr: Go to the market downstairs for very good casual breakfast or lunch. Don't bother with upstairs. So take the three stars with a grain of salt, it's the average of the four I would give parish market (downstairs) and the 2 I'd give upstairs. Downstairs: you walk in (back entrance) to a casual seating area where you can order coffee out front with some self serve pastries, get the chocolate croissant. There is also a back counter that you can order breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast has limited options but is quite tasty whatever you order, very good grits. The sandwich options have all been great with the BBQ pork sandwich being well worth the mess and sauce on my tie. Upstairs: this is the more formal seating option that you enter from out front. The scallop appetizer was quite good, But it was pretty downhill from there, with main course running in the mid $20s I had certain expectations. I had a fried fish dish, can't remember the fish, that was basically unseasoned with undercooked potatoes and a tasteless garlic sauce. Service was enthusiastic and though very kind, but service could save the main course.
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Meagan M.
Upon arriving just after 7 PM we were immediately sat. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks and even longer for the appetizers we ordered. The food was really the saving grace. A bit over priced, but still great food. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and only were able to get 2 rounds of drinks. Some appetizers arrived after the entrees. Once we were full and ready to leave, we headed downstairs for the restrooms and a sweet bite to go. When looking for some goodies we noticed all of the Magic Bars were full of bugs. When we pointed it out to the girl behind the counters she joked about eating it. No apology and never saw her remove them. Probably won't be back here anytime soon.
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Alie C.
I love the downstairs. If I was writing a review simply about that it would be 4-5 stars. However the upstairs is always a let down. Even when I come and sit at the bar. The bartender is never great, nor are the drinks.
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Michael E.
I've been to Parish several times for dinner--on my latest trip, I had the Rainbow Trout. Go on Tuesday or Thursday to get a bottle of wine for the price of a glass. The service at Parish is excellent in my experience. It's a bit on the pricy side, but if you manage to go when it isn't busy, they'll treat you like royalty. Recommended!
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Desarae J.
Great service. Long wait time on a Sunday morning but it was worth the wait. Good food, good drinks and celebrity sightings were icing on the cake! Love the ambiance and the wait staff were hard working. Street parking is scarce, but it's a nice area to walk.
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Mick D.
I finally got to visit Parish for an actual dinner this time. And I'm glad I did. They delivered exactly the kind of service and attention to detail I've come to expect from the Concentrics family of restaurants. Service was attentive, swift, and precise. Food & drink were delicious. The atmosphere is dark & comfortable. Lots of exposed brick and some creative New Orleans flavored lighting helps, and makes for good aesthetics. I very much enjoyed my ginger-beer. (I'll have the dark & stormy later.) I don't know which brand they're pouring, but it was crisp and sweet and full of good ginger. I had the burger. It is a total crowd pleaser, but next time I'm following my instincts and trying the pork chop. And the Fried Chicken? Let me tell you, it is a hands-down winner. You can't go wrong with this dish. Staff must get a great workout going up and down those stairs. But it doesn't stop them from being friendly and professional. I'll be looking forward to my next visit here. Holler if you're coming with.
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Jane G.
Very poor service, when I expressed dissatisfaction with the service I was met with defensive reactions. Done and done.
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Jeremy K.
The cafe below is suuuuuper slow service. The food is just okay, but it's pretty expensive. I dunno about the restaurant upstairs but the cafe below is subpar. I won't recommend. Unless you just like waiting for 45 min.
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Robert L.
I live in the neighborhood, and used to go downstairs for breakfast. Now, you literally could not pay me to go there after two recent failed trips. I will pay through the nose for food as long as it lives up to the prices and the service is good, and I don't even mind paying a good bit if the food is very good but not amazing but the service is consistently good. But Parish is an amazing mixture of arrogance, pretension, excessive prices, bland food, poor execution, and thoroughly incompetent and unpleasant staff. Stay away. One silver lining: the building used to be a burned-out graffiti-covered eyesore like the ones where they hid dead bodies in "The Wire." And they have made it absolutely beautiful. So I can recommend looking at it. From the outside.
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Sandra C.
I got the fried oysters and grits. Service was okay. Went for Saturday morning brunch and the food came out separately for our party so we had to wait. Entree wasn't hot on arrival. Grits were flavorless and their cheese grits just means a couple pieces of shredded cheese sprinkled on top. Fried oysters were breaded and fried well, but oysters didn't taste that great and the bed of sauteed spinach it was sitting on was soggy and very oily. Coffee was cold. Friend's fried chicken benedict was extremely dry and tough. So tough that she had trouble cutting into it with her knife and ended up not even finishing half of it. I asked for hot sauce and the server brought us an empty hot sauce bottle...... It was not busy at all so there wasn't really an explanation for the bad food and whatever service. I ended up paying $23 (incl. Tip) for mediocre service and less than mediocre food. The ambiance of the place was nice and they had a cute market/deli downstairs that I didn't get to check out. For that, I'd give half a star so I'll round up and give two stars
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Ivan S.
Match.com . Like so many people, I did my time with online dating. I tried to be matched. I let Neil Clark Warren peer into my black heart. I'm not going to totally discount the experience; I met some nice people, but it didn't work out. I saw some boobies, had some girls laugh in my face, but overall, it wasn't HORRIBLE. It just didn't work out for me. In fact, I ended up finding my mate the old-fashioned way--by having my father, the King, marry me off to the princess of a rival kingdom to consecrate a strategic pact. What does this have to do with Parish? Nothing. Well, everything. I kept thinking about Match when we had brunch at Parish recently. Let me rewind. For those of you who've dated online, you know about those pictures. Yeah, THOSE pictures. The profile pics of Dreamy McHottie, strumming his six-string or showing off her high score on Left 4 Dead. The ones that make you stop and click, click a few profiles more, and then you click back and then think, "Nah. This has got to be fake." You read the profile: "Some girls compare me to Ryan Gosling, whoever that is. I'm a little out of the loop, having just spent the past few years in Guyana for the Peace Corp before starting up this hedge fund. But those years really gave me time to explore the collected works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Neruda." Wink, message, date! Yes! Disappointment. It had been a while since I'd been to Parish, despite my initial (4 star) positive thoughts. Even though I hadn't updated my review, I'd had a few underwhelming meals and I hadn't gotten around to returning. Brunch, though, called. Everything that I'd originally liked was still there. It's a beautiful space, attention-getting even. Oh groovy online picture girl, with that effervescent smile, beer-making kit, and copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 in a mylar bag, yes, you've got my attention. The menu reads awesome. House-made corned beef hash with horseradish cream? Ginger sage sausage? Yum! Why, yes, swimsuit model on eHarmony, I DO believe you code Python in your spare time! But then....ok, another tangent here. I hate the word "Meh." It's so overused to the point that "meh" is the "meh" of responses. It's lazy and it ranks up there with emoticons on my Internet annoyance list. That said, my food was....meh. The eggs were overdone. The potatoes were almost to the point of burnt. My wife's ginger-sage sausage was dry and actually kind of mealy. And, for the love of the Waffle House, would you people stop calling home fries "hash browns?" Jesus, people, they're fucking HOME FRIES. Anyway, while the menu read great, the execution was not. To finally kill off my extended metaphor, your online date showed up and turned out that she was bo-RING. Dull. It's not like she was evil, but you've had more fun interacting with a Speak and Spell. In fact, I don't think she IS as equally comfortable at both the opera as she is at a football game. Bah! Disappointed. OK, the service was good and the market downstairs is adorable. These are the reason why I'm sticking with 3 stars. The execution on the food, though, has missed its mark too many times for me.
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Lily M.
Beautiful restaurant with very good food. A great place if you are looking to have a long, leisurely meal as the food/drinks did take longer than expected.
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Benjamin G.
Can't comment on anything from the restaurant portion, but the market is pretty awesome. The entire downstairs of Parish is like a coffee shop and cafe mash-up with tons of tables, cozy chairs, low lighting, and good music. I came in when they opened at 8am to work for a bit and I loved the atmosphere. They have self-serve pastries and self-serve drip coffee. You can order everything under the sun as far as tea, lattes, etc go. The rest of the market has all types of awesome comestibles. Breads, olive oils, wine, drinks, sandwiches, and other small items. It's a pretty cool place to score some fun items for the dinner table with friends. The outdoor area is awesome, too. A nice spot for a BeltLine respite or a good place to read a book. I'm a fan for sure. Looking forward to heading back for another morning session!
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F J.
Had a really bad experience here last night that compelled me to write a Yelp review. Went here on Valentine's Day with my husband. We are usually not into going to themed Valentine's dinners but I had received an email from Parish weeks before touting how awesome its special menu was going to be, with raw bar, so we decided to give it a go. Arrived at 8:15 for an 8:15 reservation. No one was at the front of the restaurant checking anyone in, so we waited for a while, trying to make eye contact with anyone who worked there. It was clear the place was a little backed up from the few couples who were already waiting to be seated. After about 8 minutes, hostess finally comes over, and not in a friendly way asks us if we have a reservation. I confirm that we do. She tells me it's going to take around 5 to 10 minutes for a table to clear up for us, so we can have a seat at the bar or at the little bar table things they have. We sit at one of the small marble tables. There is definitely a waitress taking orders and serving drinks to tables next to us, but no one comes and takes our order. FORTY minutes later, hostess tells us our table is ready. No apologies about the wait. Our waitress comes over to take our drink order. She doesn't apologize about the wait either. We tell her we want to order right away as well. (Because we'd been eyeing the menu for a cool 40 minutes by then.) After telling her we want the orders, she literally just walks away. Which was weird. When she finally comes back, my husband tells her, "We would like to continue ordering." While we are in the middle of ordering, her head keeps turning over her left shoulder as she is clearly paying attention to something the hostess is saying to her. Again, while I am speaking she abruptly walks away, goes and talks to the hostess, and comes back and tells us to pick up where we left off. WHAT KIND OF SERVICE IS THIS. We were so distracted by how bad the service was and how long we'd had to wait, we ended up ordering sparsely so we could leave early. I honestly felt bad for the people in there who were taking Valentine's Day really seriously because the service and wait could have really ruined a dinner you wanted to be special. The food was fine. At one point right before we left another employee was circulating around the tables weakly apologizing about the wait. No offer to comp anything. The best service of the night was from the valet guys. The whole experience really just felt like there was no one person who cared whatsoever about customer experience or whose job it was to keep everything running smoothly. I had always tried to like this place in the past because it's got a great decor and vibe, and I love oysters, as well as their little market underneath the main restaurant, but I will not be going back.
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Mike S.
Delicious food. A solid assortment of food to select from, all of which I wanted to try. Having been to New Orleans multiple times and enjoying the atmosphere and food, Parish definitely gave me a little feel of NOLA in Atlanta. Food and drinks were all great. Only issue was drinks were a little slow from the bar, and servers were hit or miss. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, however whenever you needed someone they didn't seem to be there. There is a great coffee shop downstairs that I intend to hit in the future.
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Leena P.
Great service and large portions. Good study spot during the week. Had a but if a wait in the weekend but overall timely service. Wasn't impressed with fried chicken Benedict though.
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Thomas S.
Went for Valentine's Day and wanted to echo the experience of the other posters. There was never a bright spot along the way and I can't say that I ever plan on going back or recommending this restaurant to anyone. 1) Had a 730 reservation and arrived at 730. Hostess could not find my name and called over someone to help. I was then told that I had shown up a day late and I had made my reservation for Friday. I then proceeded to provide the email confirmation showing that my reservation was, indeed, for Saturday and was told that "they would do what they could" and provided us a small table where we were assured we could order drinks 2) After sitting at this small table for over 30 minutes without being approached by anyone at the restaurant we walked up to the bar ourselves. While waiting at the bar with everyone else that had reservations but could not be seated, we noticed that people that had later reservations were being seated before us, so we politely asked the hostess where we were in line. Without making eye contact, the hostess took us to a table and told us that a waiter was on the way. 3) It was now 820 and we had not even been offered a drink and not a single person had apologized or even mentioned the delays or slow service. Unfortunately things never got better.We finally ordered and got our drinks another 35 minutes later (now closing in on 9 pm). After we had continued to sit and wait and even shared a joke with other customers about the debacle, the waiter came back around 930 and told me that they were out of the lamb that I had ordered. 4) Once all was said and done, we opted out of even looking at a dessert menu and still did not manage to get out of the restaurant until close to 1030. Never once was there an apology or offering to have anything comped. The meal and experience was a total disaster and I have zero intentions of ever returning.
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Shayan K.
Parish has perished, especially on Valentine's Day! Reservation at 8, seated at 830. Our free chips and water gets served at 9. Waiter stops by only 2 times in the first hour. I complain to manager at 915. Complementary drink and desert. Another hour wait for our dinner. Had to find waiter to pay. Finally left at 1030, 2 1/2 hour dinner. Never coming here again.
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Mindy S.
This is only referring to the downstairs cafe/coffee shop. The coffee is excellent and there is plenty of seating. It is a great place to get some work done, read a book, or visit with friends. There is a comfy couch area, a large bar-like group table, and several smaller tables. There is also some outdoor seating. I've only ate here once, and the food was pretty typical for a cafe. Overall a great place!
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Peter E.
Disappointed they don't have any vegan dishes. Even the almond milk is sweetened (which is not vegan). Service is sketchy. The location is nice though.
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Lexie C.
we went for NYE dinner and I'm shocked we weren't still there for New Years Day brunch. Dinner took nearly 3 hours- we're just proud we survived.
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Nicole L.
Very slow at flipping tables. Had to keep asking server for condiments. Food was cold. If you are going to wait for a table, Parish is not worth it. You should just wait for the long line to go down at Highland Bakery. So not worth it. Oh, by the way do not honor military veterans.
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Lauren H.
I love Parish Market for lunch or coffee. It's my go to Sunday afternoon spot to get some work done and have some yummy food. Some of my favorite foods are: Spinach Salad, Breakfast Club, and the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. Beware that it can be a little hard to find a seat downstairs on the weekends!
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Darren D.
Got here a little early the place was empty and they would not seat us till the other two arrived. I do not care how good the food will be. Never coming back. We could not even get a cup a coffee.
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Pierce A.
Hipster waitress needs to go and find her calling because food and waiting tables are not it. Forgot side dish twice. Did not visit the table often enough to keep three of us happy, and then closed the meal with ' do you want dessert or do you just want the check. She seemed totally bored and over it all. Gnocchi was good, but not at all like typical so I was a big surprises . Where the Hell is our waitress !! There are only about six tables !
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Lauren B.
Bloody Mary was thin and lacked substantial taste. Shrimp and grits were extremely underwhelming. Not a strong flavor (expected spicy or flavorful, not the case). One of my shrimp had the hard shell still on it. Skip the oysters all together. Food came out cold.
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Yvette H.
Came here on a Thursday with bride-to-be and wedding party prior to our bachelorette winery tour. Weekday brunch is downstaris only- the market dining area. It was the perfect little nook to spend a casual brunch. All the crafty decor and atmosphere were lovely. The menu is small, but the food is great. We basically ordered everything off it, and enjoyed it all. Also got some croissants that were delicious!
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Thomas D.
We came with a party of nine. It took forever to get seated with nobody there on a Sunday funday. Nobody came to ask us for a water for 20 minutes. We ordered 5 dozen oysters 2 hours ago and have only gotten 1 and the first dozen were terrible. Why do you make us wait so long when nobody is here and blame it on the shuckers? Ugh so annoying
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Michelle B.
Sat outdoors on a bit of a chilly day with my friend and her dog. A really cute restaurant/cafe, especially inside. Only con was that I had to go inside to get the menu and order and they don't have full wait service. I had the tomato basil soup (bowl) which was really good but it was a little smaller than I expected. I can't even imagine how small the cup size would be.
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Pierce A.
Hipster waitress needs to go and find her calling because food and waiting tables are not it. Forgot side dish twice. Did not visit the table often enough to keep three of us happy, and then closed the meal with ' do you want dessert or do you just want the check. She seemed totally bored and over it all. Gnocchi was good, but not at all like typical so I was a big surprises . Where the Hell is our waitress !! There are only about six tables !
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Lauren B.
Bloody Mary was thin and lacked substantial taste. Shrimp and grits were extremely underwhelming. Not a strong flavor (expected spicy or flavorful, not the case). One of my shrimp had the hard shell still on it. Skip the oysters all together. Food came out cold.
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David M.
First visit, and it won't be my last. Great location and the restaurant itself is really interesting and it has a large bar, and a small cafe downstairs that is great for coffee. They give you homemade chips to start, which are tasty. Then we had the peel and eat shrimp and oysters. For dinner, we had the salmon, steak and frites, and gnocchi. Tried the carrots and Brussels sprouts as sides and they rocked. Service was really good and cannot wait to return, perhaps for brunch.
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Michelle B.
Sat outdoors on a bit of a chilly day with my friend and her dog. A really cute restaurant/cafe, especially inside. Only con was that I had to go inside to get the menu and order and they don't have full wait service. I had the tomato basil soup (bowl) which was really good but it was a little smaller than I expected. I can't even imagine how small the cup size would be.
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Thomas D.
We came with a party of nine. It took forever to get seated with nobody there on a Sunday funday. Nobody came to ask us for a water for 20 minutes. We ordered 5 dozen oysters 2 hours ago and have only gotten 1 and the first dozen were terrible. Why do you make us wait so long when nobody is here and blame it on the shuckers? Ugh so annoying
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Darren D.
Got here a little early the place was empty and they would not seat us till the other two arrived. I do not care how good the food will be. Never coming back. We could not even get a cup a coffee.
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Lauren H.
I love Parish Market for lunch or coffee. It's my go to Sunday afternoon spot to get some work done and have some yummy food. Some of my favorite foods are: Spinach Salad, Breakfast Club, and the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. Beware that it can be a little hard to find a seat downstairs on the weekends!
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Mary O.
We were excited to check out this restaurant, as I am a big fan of Concentric a Hospitality Group, which manages them. We made reservations for brunch on Memorial Day. We arrived a little bit early and were sat without a wait at all, which I noticed they are typically closed on Mondays, so this could have played a factor. It took about 5 minutes for our table to be greeted by our server, despite him stopping by all of the tables around ours. He finally realized he had neglected to greet us and brought us water, and offered other beverages. We just had water, although their Bloody Mary sounded delicious. We waited for our food for a little while. We were observing the restaurant and noticed a young man delivering good to a table across the restaurant, which turned out to be our food - disappointing. The food was pretty good. We ordered the fried green tomato Benedict and the American breakfast. I wanted to try the sausage but our server had informed me that he was not a fan and someone had already told him that "the sausage was bad." So I ordered their bacon, which wasn't anything special. It tasted the same as the bacon I make at home. And unfortunately my toast was rock hard. Our server took about 8 minutes to bring our check after he had already cleared out plates and we asked for it. He continued clearing other tables instead of printing and bringing our check over. It was a cool atmosphere, and the market downstairs looked awesome. However, considering the food was pretty good, but the service was lackluster at best, I'm not sure if we would return. It seemed like everyone that worked there was in high school and not well trained.
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Whitney H.
I really enjoyed coming here for dinner last night. Not a lot of people were there and it was quiet and very intimate. The ambience is very casual and at times I really don't feel like I'm in a conventional restaurant. It's more like a coffeehouse/bistro. The sandwich that I ordered, chicken salad... It was perfect. (Sidenote: it's always hard to find good chicken salad because people make itwith too much mayonnaise) Definitely is going to be a spot for me to dwell some nights during the week.
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Sara R.
Dined on a crazy Saturday night of the Beltline Lantern Parade. Had a reservation and were seated quickly. Sat towards the back overlooking the restaurant. Great viewing but incredibly loud as the bar noise enters into this area. If you want quieter experience, sit towards front (Highland Ave). The service was excellent. Our server, Kaylee, was friendly, attentive, helpful (gluten free options) and great energy for the eve. The mussels were OK, a little on the bland side. The toasted bread that came with them for "dunking" was very good. The kale salad was highly recommended. Again OK, too drenched in dressing. Friends had the salmon which they raved about and the burger on a gluten free bun! The gluten free bun is not mentioned on the menu but available. Big plus. The menu is fairly limited but definitely worth trying again. Awesome location on the Beltline. Downstairs looks like an excellent drop in (no reservation) casual option.
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Sachi K.
I've been to the cafe downstairs multiple times but never knew that the restaurant upstairs was a step up. The service was good & our food came out quickly. I ordered the chilaquiles which were middle of the road. My boyfriend's dish was very good though. The smoked salmon, breakfast potatoes, & hollandaise sauce were on point!
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Eric K.
This review is for the back parish market (downstairs) Save this one for the belt line tourists. Locals can do much better. To start the muffins, scones and pastries were sold out. Our order: cafe au lait, coffee, granola and a sausage and egg on ciabatta What we got: A watery, tasteless drink that resembled a coffee concoction. A bowl of slushy yogurt with fruit. When I hunted down the server to inquire about the missing granola I was told, "oh, sorry. We ran out." A partially cooked sausage patty on ciabatta and some cold self serve decaf as that was all that was left. Underwhelming. Let the tourist support it
Very cool place located right off the beltline. We went downstairs for coffee (super good!) and upstairs for brunch. Both have great customer service, friendly for all ages, and very cool decor. Parking is limited so be careful of this (carpool). All of our friends ordered different items off the menu and all seemed delicious. Sadly being the only one with macros to worry about I had to order specialty. Luckily our waiter was very cool and patient about this. So if you are on a diet, this place is diet friendly! I got 2 egg whites, strawberry with blueberries and pineapple fruit mix, and bacon and potatoes (for rickys carbs and protein before the gym). I really liked my breakfast and def will be back! Highly recommend for people of all ages!
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Jeff P.
Another east side destination restaurant. Hands down one of the prettiest restaurants and patios in the city. Food and service spot on. A great place to hang for Sunday brunch.
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Claire H.
August 15th Dinner A fabulous night with no flaws! I definitely want to say something about the service. Never in my life have I been treated so kindly at an Atlanta restaurant. Parish is Georgia's hidden treasure that everyone should know about! Kaylee is the definition of a world class waitress! She attended to our needs in a respectful and timely manner. She is also so sweet in personable and makes me feel very welcomed every time I return! The service there is world class and at the same time very personable. Tonight I enjoyed the Charred Eggplant, Tomato salad with red wine vinegar with Salmon and Avocado, and to top it all off beautiful Cream Puffs for dessert. My friend had never been there before and she loved everything about the food and beautiful aesthetic of the restaurant ! This place is amazing I would recommend it to anyone in the Atlanta area. I will continue to return for a long time! Thank you Parish!
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Lindsay E.
Tasty breakfast in a fun part of town and with pretty good service. I hate waking up early on the mornings, so when my company asked us all to join together at Parish for breakfast, I expected it to be worth it. My American Breakfast dish met expectations, for the most part. Everything tastes very, very good. The frost were very creamy, the bacon done just the way I like it, and my eggs were perfect, too. I also appreciated the real butter brought out with my breakfast. I would have liked to see less grease/water surrounding my egg, and the plating isn't especially beautiful, but if what you want is a hearty first meal, then Parish delivers. I also appreciated their hot tea selection. I wish I'd counted how many there were, but I think there were at least 7, including chamomile, peppermint, and orange pekoe. The guy sitting next to me got their homemade granola and said it was the best he's ever had. I didn't get to taste it, but it did look delicious. It was also the prettiest looking plate on the table. The atmosphere is very calming, especially for a morning-hater like myself. We sat at a very large table, and it fit all ten of us with room to spare. Around 8:30, other single parties filtered in with their laptops and books for their relaxing breakfast, too. Breakfast time parking was relaxing, too! There were plenty of spaces on the street and in the lot behind the restaurant.
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Luckie D.
Located just minutes from downtown in the gentrified section of the Old Fourth Ward / OFW is Parish, where the food matters and service can peacefully coexist with a certain casualness. It's a meet point for tourist, OTP'ers, Buckites and neighborhood folks. The place has it's soul back with a comfortable energy and understated vibe. Food- The Shrimp and Grits were tender and creamy the waffle with bacon inside was creative but I did miss the pancakes! Brunch lived up to expectations although nobody opted for a mimosa or bloody-Mary. Service Rob, Peter and Dwight ensured the afternoon was a success. All is right with the word again......The last visit must have been a bad dream. The PARISH I know is BACK!
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Bori B.
Always love Parish every time I go. I went here to meet up with a friend for breakfast and have had brunch here a few times on weekends. The eggs benedict here is greattttttt and the brunch atmosphere on the weekends is great! Make sure to get reservations on the weekends since it does get busy. They offer valet parking but you can usually find street parking as well. It's in old fourth ward, which is a great little upcoming area in Atlanta.
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Brian S.
We went there for brunch on a Saturday morning and were thoroughly impressed. Our server was top-notch, and all of the entrees ordered were very good. My favorite was the fried chicken Benedict. It probably wasn't the most healthy thing on the menu, but the wonderful flavor quickly soothed my guilty conscience.
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Gillian R.
We stopped in after a run on the Beltline for breakfast. The menu wasn't large, but we both found something that sounded delicious. We enjoyed the patio. The service was a little spotty (I don't think we ever got the juice we ordered), but I've had far worse. The food was decent, but it didn't blow me away. I can get better for less (Thumbs Up) or a little bit fancier for about the same price. The market downstairs looks super cute and I look forward to the chance to explore it more! I suspect the restaurant is better for lunch or dinner than it was for breakfast.
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Brian E.
Wish I could give 10 stars. Beautiful setting. Right on the Beltline...really unique and delicious menu--this place can hold its own with any eatery in Atlanta. What really set them apart was the outstanding service--really above and beyond. My friend and I ordered a craft cocktail that neither of us liked...our server saw it sitting there at the end of the meal and took it off the bill--she insisted over my protests. I was perfectly content paying for the drink but she wouldn't hear of it. Then we narrowed our dessert choice down to 2 while our server was there...they were out of the one we chose, so she brought the other one on the house. Parish will now be the first place I think of whenever I want to eat out in Atlanta.
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Troy S.
Wow, this place ended up being a huge disappointment and from the sound of things from my friends that were eating with me, this place used to be so much better. As you can see from my previous reviews, my one star reviews are few and far between. I really hate dogging small businesses but my one star review won't be enough to change their rating but I do hope they will see it and recognize they need to step up their game. We had a group of 7 for brunch and I was the only first-timer. Our server acknowledged us but didn't return for 15 minutes to take our drink order--literally. Thank goodness that my pomegranate mimosa tasted as good as it did. I ordered the shrimp and grits--one of my friends said he had it before and loved it. Boy did he regret saying that--perhaps he had a previous generation of their shrimp and grits. When my plate arrived, I felt like it was a joke. The grits were plopped on a large plate that didn't fill the plate and topped with these chef boyardee-style micro shrimp. I swear, these have to be the tiniest shrimp ever made--smaller than the tip of my pinky finger. They should be embarrassed to ever use a shrimp like this. I tried to be a good sport and take a couple of bites, but the flavor was lacking. I did what I never do--I sent it back. The rest of my friends all thought the food was boring and uninspired. I even ate one of girlfriends pancakes and it was very meh. No surprise that when I wanted to return my food and throughout the rest of the meal, our server remained MIA. She was nice and all when we could find her. I waited tables for a number of years and was watching--it wasn't like she had too many tables so I don't know what was going on. Inevitably, Parish will never get me back in the door again. My friends with me had the same sentiment. Sad considering I have been looking for spot to be my go-to Cajun restaurant. Parish mgmt, instead of getting pissed off at this review, I hope you will take it as constructive criticism. And word to the wise, if you want to be respected as a great restaurant, never be willing to serve shrimp that not even Long John Silvers would be willing to sell, presentation is important, and your servers have got to be on the ball.
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Mike S.
Let me start off by saying that I am a frequent patron of the coffee shop/counter downstairs on the weekends. The coffee, pastries, and small brunch plates are solid and I enjoy what they provide. I wish I could say the same about the restaurant upstairs. Food is still on par with my expectations but the service was horrid, I repeat, horrid. As being a member of the service industry previous in my career, I was disappointed with what I saw/how I was served. Granted it was Inman Park Festival weekend, that was no excuse. They had plenty of people staffed, but they were so unorganized, it was amazing to see. We sat by the door and saw multiple people leave due to the amount of time they had to wait at the door. The hostess cleaned our table, sat us down, and actually got us our first beers because we sat there for ten minutes before anyone acknowledged we sat down. Then the hostess left her post to do other things. This is when people were coming in without being attended. I think I saw five or six people leave in a 15min time frame. They were also out of their oyster special only an hour into the special. How does this happen??? We order and waited, and waited, and waited... As the waitress only came over once during this 30min period. When the food came, it was very good. Again, I waited a decent amount of time before I asked how the food tasted and if we needed anything (yes, I needed another drink). To top it off, when we got the check, the waitress gave us the wrong salmon dish which cost twice the amount of the dish I thought we ordered. First time I can remember only tipping 10% on the check. It was that bad... Hopefully the partners/management gets this corrected before this shuts down the restaurant.
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Jai R.
Came to enjoy the #Uncorked Event, in the basement on the first Friday of each month. Totally worth checking out! For $30 you are given six flights of wine, which are actually half glass pours. That means you are basically getting a bottle and a half of wine. If you like a particular wine you can ask for a full glass. This includes family style charcuterie and cheese, which is excellent. The Sommelier is there and explains each wine perfectly and what they are paired with. We ordered food to go with all "drank". I ordered a small plate of their kimchi paper fried chicken. It was wonderful! My best advice is to arrive by 7:30 to grab a seat. It's a great hangout for small intimate groups.
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Rob Z.
Yes! Absolutely yes. This place wins. I frequent the marketplace for lunch and have made it upstairs only for brunch once, so I can not speak for the dinner menu. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is chill, a great 'go-to' spot with options for great food, coffee, desserts... and even goodies to take home.
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Jana C.
Circa 1890's totally converted factory that is capacious and almost spooky, now boasting a top pastry chef (with weighty CV) in house, and very very funky art! Felt like medieval upstairs, and darling cafe downstairs. Spotted Anderson Valley's Navarro Sauv Blanc while there. Go order some sandwiches, pastries, croissants, coffee, or wait for dinnertime, when the menu would make anybody salivate!
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Geoffrey R.
So...I live OTP, but I'm CONSTANTLY in town to do one thing or another, and I'm always down to try a new spot. I'd seen great reviews for the brunch at Parish, and their market, but nothing in the way of dinner service. Stopped in one Sunday evening, and took a quick look at their supper menu....$1 oysters, flat iron steak, trout, fried chicken, pork shank with white beans....ding ding ding...we have a winner! My waitress assured me that the food was outstanding, and that the pork shank was a good sized portion, so I was immediately sold. Ordered a half dozen oysters to start....freshly shucked, sweet, and they're served with mignonette/horseradish/cocktail sauce on the side, and hot sauce is available as well...very nice. Next came the pork shank....cooked low & slow so that the fat renders off, and the meat is easily pulled from the bone. Great flavor, without being overwhelming. Since I was treating myself already, opted for the lemon cheesecake to finish off my meal, and I'm glad I did. Small portion, creamy, with fresh blueberries scattered around, and a couple of scoops of grapefruit sorbet for good measure. Excellent service, historic venue, and great food...yeah, I'll definitely be back!
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peter m.
Downstairs is slow, slow, slow and overpriced. Seems like they are not committed to the downstairs food service. Wait staff is apathetic and in need of training and/or customer service. A lot of good competition in the area. Time to step up or be trampled!
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Rachel P.
Came to Parish for brunch this morning and had a decent experience. The interior is beautiful-- large, striking light fixtures, cozy leather bench seating, and gorgeous metal tile ceiling plates. I was a little less impressed with the food. I got the fried green tomato benedict and my partner got the fried chicken benedict, both with grits. It was pretty good, but not great. The biscuits were fluffy but didn't have a flavor to write home about. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The grits were creamy and had good consistency, but they were pretty bland. We both added salt and pepper and mentioned that we wished they had hot sauce. Their homemade bloody marys were again, good but not great. Tasty, but I wouldn't order more than one. They have a cute sandwich and cafe area downstairs where you could lounge and work on your laptop. Nice to know that's located right off the Beltline. It would make for a great picnic lunch pickup spot! All in all, I would say that Parish is a cute place to try, but it might not make it to my ATL brunch short list.
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amanda c.
I went two months ago with my boyfriend as I remember loving this restaurant when I lived in Inman Park four years ago. Disappointing to say the least! They were out of my entree choice and my wine selection. My boyfriend fared much better with his choices but agreed that the service was slow and the food wasn't all that great. It's a shame as the atmosphere is really great.
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Jeremy H.
Parish Market is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch in the heart of Inman Park. And it's right off of the belt line. You order in the back room, which is also the kitchen. It's the same kitchen that serves the fancier Parish restaurant above, and makes great food. The sandwiches are good, and I especially love the breakfast club. They also have a nice patio and coffee bar.
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Jackie H.
After walking the BeltLine, a friend and I stopped in to Parish for a bite to eat. It was early in the day and the place was nearly empty. I found the place to have a lovely atmosphere. I noticed red accents throughout it, and I loved the red lamps lined on the bar. I had coffee and the fried chicken benedict. Because I ordered my eggs scrambled, that took away the benedict part but oh well. I don't care for runny eggs yolks. Anyway, the dish was really good. The chicken was very good. Crispy on the outside while maintaining moistness on the inside. I loved it. I also enjoyed the biscuit and gravy that it was served with. I had the hash browns for my side, but I also tried the grits. The potatoes were pretty good. The grits were just okay to me. Oh yeah, we were given complimentary coffee cake to begin and it was very, very good. I gobbled it up. Our server was very nice and attentive. I went downstairs and fell in love. I will most certainly go back and chill in the downstairs area which has serve yourself coffee and water. Also, you can order pastries and sandwiches. It's sort of like a cafe. You can go outside and sit on their cozy patio too. I really like this place. They have a very small parking lot behind the restaurant and they have free valet parking. Also, you can street park, which is what I did. I can definitely see why this place is so popular.
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Stef T.
I really wanted to love this place. I had walked past it so many times on the Beltline and finally went for brunch. The menu is interesting but somewhat limited; they have about 10 breakfast entrees and then a few salads. A lot of fried options, which I'm not personally a fan of but I guess it's good southern cuisine. I got the pancakes, there were three pretty big ones and they were good pancakes, but nothing special. I did really love the whole interior and atmosphere. It's very inviting. We sat upstairs but I went down where the bathroom is and there is essentially another restaurant downstairs with more 'to go' options and coffee shop style seating. I would definitely come again and hang out downstairs. They also serve liquor, beer and wine and had some bloody mary and screwdriver options on the brunch menu, which is always a plus. The reason I didn't love it was the service was pretty slow. I usually am pretty patient but it took a long time to get our orders in and the waiters didn't really check in on us after we got our food. I would have loved a couple more water refills (trying to re-hydrate at Sunday brunch). It was surprising because it wasn't THAT crowded, there were definitely a bunch of open tables and we still didn't get service. However, it was nice that there was no wait to get in, as a lot of places seem to have a wait on Sundays.
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Katie O.
Tried grits for the first time in my life, here, and they were fantastic! Made me a believer (so to speak). As with most breakfast places in ATL, it was very busy, but our waitress was on top of it and addressed our needs immediately!
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Dalton S.
This place has never let me down. The food is always good. I enjoy the downstairs during the day and the upstairs for dinner.
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Christopher B.
I ate downstairs with the limited menu. I had the breakfast sandwich that was good but nothing earth shattering. I think this is a great breakfast option to grab something on the run. The atmosphere is pretty casual and fits the food they're serving. I know this is popular among friends and I can never argue coming here.
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Tyler L.
What an absolute miserable experience at PARISH for Sunday Brunch. After making reservations on Opentable my party arrived to a hostess who continued to roll her eyes. A server did not address our table for almost 10 minutes. Alcoholic beverage was served flat & had to be reordered. Server was sassy & when I asked her for a beverage she replied "No, I already asked you earlier". Cutesy. While I enjoy banter, I also prefer remarkable service which is not offered at PARISH. I will not be returning.
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Emily M.
A hostess informed me they did not allow dogs. When i pointed out that it was clearly a service dog, she said they still didn't allow them. I guess if you're disabled you can just go somewhere else, right?
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Yvette H.
Came here on a Thursday with bride-to-be and wedding party prior to our bachelorette winery tour. Weekday brunch is downstaris only- the market dining area. It was the perfect little nook to spend a casual brunch. All the crafty decor and atmosphere were lovely. The menu is small, but the food is great. We basically ordered everything off it, and enjoyed it all. Also got some croissants that were delicious!
Always good food and good service!! We go there for brunch on Sundays they have valet if you would like to street park it is also available. There Mamosa's are also a very good size!
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Dee Dee C.
I went to Parrish for my birthday and was severely unimpressed with it's service. Food was okay, but nothing to rave over. The best thing I can say about Parrish is the decor. The decor is fantastic, but that's about it.
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Val W.
This is only for the coffee shop/bistro area downstairs. It's right off the Beltline (awesome) and has a very hipster atmosphere. The music was great for chilling, drinking some coffee, and grinding down on some work. We only ended up coming here because Inman Perk was packed, literally no seats, and Parish had plenty of space! The coffee was hot, even in the afternoon/evening, several good options for seating, and free wifi. Issues: It was a little confusing when you walked in as to where you order, you have to go all the way back to order, even though there's a counter closer to the front where they actually make the coffee. The person I ordered from also forgot to tell me that for drip coffee you basically just wander over, get a mug, and serve it yourself. They also had some of the pastries (muffins, scones, biscotti, etc.) on a shelf right when you walk in, so it's not close to where you order, so I missed it (and would've loved to try some biscotti....). Prices are pretty typical, I can't vouch for sandwiches and salads and other lunch items - they sounded tasty, though were a little more than I'd usually pay if I wasn't doing a sit-down, waiter-service lunch. I'll definitely be back! Especially now that I've got the layout figured out a bit more.
This place has a great atmosphere and food. Perfect after a walk on the belt line!! Love the decor!!
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Lindsay W.
Great after dinner spot for drinks and dessert. Love the patio!! Can't wait to go back here to eat dinner! Service is good, they never leave your water empty (or cocktails). The building and ambiance make it a really cool spot in Inman Park!
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Erika F.
The Southern charm that you hear so much about must be a myth! This restaurant is in a great neighborhood, has great style and employees that obviously do not want to be bothered. The restaurant was about 1/2 full and after standing at the door for (5) minutes, I approached the bar to ask if we should seat ourselves or wait, since nobody even acknowledged us. Before I could even get my question out of my mouth, the waitress whipped around and snapped "the hostess will be with you." I said ok and walked back to the front door. I waited about (5) more minutes and the hostess rolled up to the door and with an attitude said "do you have a reservation?" (The restaurant was 1/2 full) and I said no. She then rudely quipped "well then you'll be waiting 20 minutes. I will gladly wait for a great restaurant with great food, however I won't wait to pass my money to a business that is rude and obnoxious. I am visiting friends and I come from Los Angeles and I am not easily shocked or offended, but many businesses here seem to think it's trendy to have an attitude. We left to find a business that had great food and customer service. Remember, we do have a choice where to spend our money.
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Abhi K.
Listen, the food was good. We had the fried green tomato benedict and the corned beef hash. Both were tasty, although not the best brunch items we've ever had in our lives. Nevertheless, they were tasty and that should not be discounted. However, the adequacy of the food does not make up for the lackluster service. Strike one: forgetting my drink order and bringing it to me after my food had already come out. Strike two: forgetting we asked you to fix our wobbly table (because the floor was uneven) and fixing it two minutes before you brought the check. Strike three: bringing the check unceremoniously without even asking whether we wanted dessert. We had both finished our entire entrees and it was quite possible we wanted more. So verdict: food gets 4 stars; service gets 2. PS. The ambience is pretty cool. It's "upscale rustic" if that can be a thing. It looks like we are in the midst of ruins, but really really fancy ruins. There is a big marble statue in the middle of the restaurant. There are also really unique wall pieces. You just have to see for yourself.
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Candra G.
They definitely switched up the menu from when it first opened - which was like a New Orleans type cuisine to something that is a little more elevated. I've only gone there for brunch, so I can't speak to the quality of the dinner. But, the only thing I miss about old school Parish brunch are the beignets that accompanies the meal. Those things were yummy. For brunch, I ordered a standard issue breakfast: eggs, grits, sausage, and a biscuit that came with some sort of fruit compote. Although simple, it was all perfectly cooked and the sausage was very tasty (you could taste the sage and a few elements of sweet). I was satisfied. Did it blow me away? No. But, I definitely can add this as a back-up brunch spot when my favs are too crowded or I'm too lazy to drive across town. SN: My friends had the oysters and they really enjoyed them.
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J B.
Extremely disappointed We had a dozen raw oysters that were warm with pieces of shell throughout. Lucky to make it out alive!
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Julee D.
This place is busy on a Sunday night. There were a number of large groups as well as couples for dinner. The bar was packed too. Initially the service was slow the first 15 minutes but then our waiter came over. He was great explaining a few of menu items and recommending a few dishes. I started with a red derby cocktail. It was delicious! Then my friend and I ordered an appetizer, pan fried perogis (potato based creamy app) and it was quite tasty. For the main entree, we both ordered bronzini (sea bass type fish) with brown butter. It was cooked well in terms of flakiness and moist texture. Then I also had a side order of collards which was tasty but a little too salty. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely return. There is always something new and interesting on the menu at this spot.
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Lillian M.
Do not go for brunch. The food is boring, coffee is okay, and service was poor. The restaurant is beautiful and it was lovely to sit on the patio, but overall over priced for what we got.
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Kelli C.
Just got the blueberry, white chocolate and mint scone. Very tasty! Scone is not too thick,crunchy and chewy! The white chocolate is subtle, not overpowering and the mint has a nice final touch! This is way better than their croissants, which are always raw dough in the middle. I highly recommend the scones!
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Remy T.
Stopped in for a quick bite from the market. Decided on the Boss burger which I believe are two patties fairly thin cooked well done. She reassured that it would still be moist but I did request for the patties to be cooked rare as possible and they did accommodate me. Although the menu is compact for to go. I definitely will be back but I have my eye on upstairs. Love the ambience, staff is very friendly and informative. So I suggest everyone check it out.
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Katherine K.
Just tried this place out for Inman Park Restaurant Week. The three course set was $25 and had two options for each course. I chose the spring onion soup, pretty amaze, duck, tiny but exquisitely tender, and finished with panna cotta. Delicious! When I walked in a trio of people were finishing up their meal with this amazing looking dessert and it was the panna cotta! Yes. It turned out to taste as good as it looks. Date had hanger steak and like a chocolate pudding. Steak was good. Chewy but good flavor. Chocolate left good taste too. Like I said the soup was amazing. Also had a bottle of cab that was drinkable but not anything special. I think the food was good, service was decent, (all young kids but like really beautiful girls and ok looking dudes in gingham shirts) so it's like fine dining in an ultra casual setting with exposed brick and an exposed kind of European looking ceiling that was a little too contrived for me. I would prefer they give in to their soul instead of trying to attract some kind of hipster midtowner? But I guess the owners wanted to give quirky touches like that and I really don't mind. There was a lot of space as it was in a huge building and every space is utilized even though I was only in the front dining room. I think I heard they make the bread there and the butter was good as well. I'm not sure. It was amusing. Valet. I would definitely go back as it's been around for years.
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Kelsey F.
I would say Atlanta as a city takes brunch very seriously. It is no secret that restaurants have big crowds every single weekend. On a recent visit to Parish for brunch, I felt like maybe they briefly forgot how busy Sunday Brunch actually is. A friend and I had a reservation for noon. We scored a seriously close street-side spot on highland that allowed us to skip the valet service. We walked through the fabric 'doors' and I immediately started feeling like I was in the way. The host station is directly beside the entrance as are a number of tables. You can wait for your table by the bar, but I would feel in the way there too. Our table was ready around 12:15. When we arrived there was only one other group waiting to be seated. When we left, there was probably 15 groups waiting to be seated. The space is really cool. It is essentially an abandoned warehouse with loads of exposed brick, a tin ceiling, and tons of natural light. There are wood tables packed into the front and back sections and a long bar filled with local beers. The bar is first come first serve. I also noticed on Sunday nights they do $1 oysters and $2 local brews. As soon as we sat down we saw that my friend's napkin was pretty dirty with notable stains on it which we asked to be replaced. Also, our menus had markings of food and drink on them. While this was relatively unappetizing, the menu itself is packed with tons of tempting choices from shrimp and grits to a couple eggs Benedict to lemon and buttermilk pancakes. It took us a little while to make a decision so we order a some tea, soda and coffee in the mean time. They had apparently run out of cream cups so our waiter brought us cream in the same type of cup we were drinking our water out of. Obviously the cream dribbled over the side of the cup (not meant for cream pouring) and onto the table. I think they started running low on cream too because we noticed a waitress carrying a large vat of it around the restaurant. My friend and I finally decided to get the fried green tomato Benedict with grits and the friend chicken Benedict with hash browns so we could compare the two. I personally liked the chicken one better while she preferred the friend green tomato one. The grits were definitely on the cold side when we got them and the hash browns weren't necessarily warm. The chicken Benedict is a fluffy biscuit topped with a poached egg and gravy. It is on the heartier side and quite rich. I thought the friend green tomato Benedict had way too much sauce on it. The tomato itself and ham were pretty good though. I also wasn't crazy about the service. We had three different waiters while we were there. One would take our order and say "oh I'll tell your main waiter" then he would stop back by and say "so what was that you ordered?" When I asked for a sweet tea one waitress said "oh we don't have that, we have unsweet tea with simple syrup" so I said that was fine. Then our waiter came by to ask if I had ordered a sweet tea, then he brought me a regular sweet tea with nothing on the side. It was just confusing and everything seemed too complicated. The whole experience was just jumbled. While I really liked the corn muffins they bring before your meal, the space and my chicken Benedict, there were a lot of things that were a miss. I would give Parish another chance as most people have a great experience here.
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stacey h.
Out to lunch with my daughters ....I guess a silent force was helping me not eat sweets.......the desserts aren't covered and flies are landing on them
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Brian D.
Their menu used to be much better, but all the vegetarian lunch options are gone, and the fish sandwich is also gone :( Great location and atmosphere still.
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Courtney S.
The words I would use describe my experience are... Subpar, mediocre, disappointing... Meh. Nothing was terrible but nothing was particularly good either. I'll start with the pros: complimentary valet parking, our server was polite, and they have patio seating. I had a hankering for raw oysters and I'd read that Parish had $1 oysters on Sunday. They are now $2 by the way. I know it's not oyster season so maybe I'm expecting too much but today's oysters, from VA, were both bland and tepid. At $24 I wanted briny or buttery or sweet. Instead I got 'meh'. I enjoyed the fries but mostly because they were salty. Mac and cheese bites were ok. Parmesan chips, ok. Strawberry and beet salad, disappointing. Paper fried chicken had a nice batter but very muted flavors. Considering the fact that this is billed as a Cajun/creole restaurant, I thought all the flavors were far too muted. Just an all around disappointing dining experience.
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Jason B.
This review is for Parish Marketplace on the backside of the building and downstairs. I had been visiting on weekend mornings. The food was good, the service fast and it was always packed. But recently the service hasn't been good. The cashiers that take the order either screw it up or don't know how to work the register. In the past I overlooked that because the food was still good but not today. It took forever to receive the order. We actually received it after patrons behind us in line received their orders. When we did receive it it was cold. They also sold us an OJ that they didn't have and I had to go back and get a refund on. They just don't have their operations and communications together. I won't be going back.
Let me start by qualifying that I've only eaten here for brunch, so the inconsistencies that seem so prevalent at 1 PM on Sunday's may not necessarily be the norm at dinner. So everyone knows that brunch ITP is sure to be a clusterfuck, whether it's IHop or the late OK Cafe. If it serves an egg and a drink it's going to be busy. So today, despite being 12 minutes late for our reservation, they were able to seat us in near record time, although I suspect that was more due to the high maintenance couple who gave up their table inside "because it was too loud". Thanks suckers, best of luck! Today I started with a Bloody Mary and despite being small, it was worth every penny of the eight and a half bucks. Honestly, if I didn't have so much to do I probably would have gotten a couple of more...and skipped the food altogether. Food is typical intown brunch fare and is generally good; I got the chicken Benedict this time and I thought the chicken slightly over cooked and the gravy bland. Seriously, throw some crushed red pepper on that shit! We're hung over, we need to wake up! Service was an experiment in duality: there was The Woman who was great (but not our server) and then there was Our Guy. Our Guy was about as hapless as they come. When my friend asked for ice his response was "The water is already cold". Great! Can I get some fucking ice? Drinks were late because "I forgot to put them in". Really? Even if you did, do you want to admit to that? Fortunately for us (and him), The Woman covered his ass repeatedly, which is something I suspect she's had to do in the past. Our Guy worked hard to earn the less than 20% tip I always give. All in all, it's been hit and miss here for us. Maybe I'll give it another shot someday, but given how many great brunch places there are it might be awhile.
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Braden T.
Wow! Really bad. Just so bad, considering my experiences there before. For what it's worth, this time I ordered take-out (from Favor. Due to circumstances my wife and I are currently unable to go out to dinner). We ordered the Little Gem and Kale Salads, the Roasted Chicken and Shoulder Steak, with the Shinsito peppers. Where to start? My wife's kale salad was not as described (described as including pistachio-aged goat cheese. There was no goat cheese. Maybe a pistachio or two). The little gem salad was fine, a very basic salad. We hoped the entrees would impress, but my wife's chicken was bland and flavorless. My shoulder steak was cooked to medium rare, yet somehow also so touch it was almost inedible. The shinsito peppers were extremely bland and covered dollops of in an equally bland sauce that tasted like hummus. Overall I was very disappointed based on our past experiences in the restaurant, which were good.
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Kristin B.
I guess I can understand the somewhat lackluster reviews for Parish. The ambiance is perfect - not too loud (you can actually have a conversation), beautifully decorated, great location in Inman Park. The food exceeded my expectations, both my own perfectly crispy-skinned fish topped with caramelized brussels, as well as the bite I stole of my friends buttery-tender steak. Instead of the standard bread basket, you get a little bucket of complimentary house-made thick-cut potato chips that are tossed in herbs; these crispy potatoes are dangerously addictive. And the desserts, particularly the trio of cookies with a bowl of icing (genius) were also quite tasty. For the actual meal, Parish gets an easy four stars. It's not mind-blowing food, but it's solid and well-priced for the quality and portion size. However, it maybe should have been a hint to us when we were able to easily get a 7pm dinner reservation on a Saturday with just a day's notice. The experience began on the wrong foot with the parking. We pulled up to the valet, and waited. The attendant was there, he was just not in any rush or exhibiting any sense of urgency in his customer service. Instead of a welcome, we got an interrogation and an admonition to pick up our car if we went out somewhere else after dinner. Then, we walked in to a nearly empty restaurant. A reservation was definitely not needed at all, as there were perhaps three tables occupied, and the bar was totally empty. Which turned out to be a good thing, because the host would not seat us until the other three members of our party of five arrived. I can certainly understand this policy if you're full and turning tables, but this was laughable and downright inhospitable. Even worse, once we were told to wait at the bar, we found no bartender present. And of course, when one finally did show up and we placed our drink orders, our friends arrived at precisely that moment, leaving us in a rush to close out to be seated. And yes, at this time, the dining room still had fewer than five tables occupied at all, and the one they ultimately sat us at had been vacant since our arrival. Poorly handled, Parish. Our actual server was great, attentive and funny and good with recommendations, but the food runners need a bit more training. When entrees are $20+, they should not be thrust at the table as a whole while a runner asks loudly "who had the steak?" They should be placed at the place setting of the diner who ordered it, as should be noted on the order ticket. We also had some sauce get spilled off of a chicken entree onto one of our friends while it was being set down. And when I say "some sauce," I mean basically all of the sauce from this entree ended up on the floor or on his pant leg. Thankfully, he's a good natured guy and didn't care, but I couldn't believe they set the now sauce-less entree down on the table for him to eat! Overall, the meal I had at Parish is one I'd gladly repeat, and the ambiance and atmosphere is much needed in the Atlanta dining scene, but they need to lose some of the pretension and focus on customer service before I return.
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G S.
The upstairs is HORRIBLE: Subpar food, slow service, & the management doesn't seem to care much about its patrons. I know what good food is & this is NOT it. I don't know where the owner is from, but this is Atlanta. And we expect southern hospitality. It is really disappointing that the food and service are so lacking because the ambiance/decor is very nice. The market downstairs is great: Good food, coffee, & service. Highly recommended, just do not go upstairs as you will be disappointed.
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Metty P.
The hospitality of this restaurant to solo diners is abominable, or it could be just the manager on the evening of the Lantern Parade. The market section was busy but the restaurant had 3 empty tables at 9:45. I was denied seating and was pressed to sit at the bar for dinner, the manager said the tables were reserved for 10:30. Before my dinner arrived I asked again to be seated at 10pm since the tables were still empty. Nobody came to the table at 11 pm after I finished my dinner. The manager was almost brusque in shooing me to seat at the bar. The girls bartending were very nice and efficient despite them being very busy. My quail came unevenly heated, the legs were still cold, and only the breast was warm. I just wanted to get out of there so I didn't send the dish back to the kitchen. I felt I was served a frozen and microwaved bird. Will not go back, there are many good restaurants in Atlanta to bother with this, and I will not have a good word about this place if asked.
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Lianne S.
We went here for oysters and mussells on a Friday night. No wait, tasty food and wine, friendly staff...It was a great night! The food was perfect! We shares oysters and they were great! We also had the burger and mussells. Both were excellent. I love the parmesan chips that they serve too. The drinks were great as well! I had a pineapple mixed cocktail that was great! Wine was also nice. It is right off the beltline so we were able to walk but I think parking is a nightmare in that area on Friday night's. The interior is really nice. Love the location. They were having a wine tasting downstairs. Sounded fun and I want to check it out in the future!
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Ashley A.
Love the ambiance downstairs in the cafe during the week - big community table with just enough muzzled noise to keep you focused. They evidently got a new chef and sadly the Hair of the Dog Sandwich is gone - and the egg sandwich. I got the Maple Sausage Egg but it was a lot of bread and just isn't as good as some of their old sammies. I love the location right off the beltline so of course ill continue coming back but RIP biscuits and bacon to die for - you will be missed.
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Tanya W.
Food is consistently great, especially the small bites. Cocktails and wine selection are also fantastic. Outdoor seating is a great option, but ambience inside is also wonderful. Service is quick, but almost always a little awkward/ quirky.
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Faith E.
I came here for a friend's birthday party on a Saturday night, about 6 people in our group. For big parties, they make you wait until the majority of the group is there before you get seated. I loved the decor - rustic, Parisian, upscale feel. I was drawn to these beautiful red glass chandeliers hanging above the stairway in the restaurant. I ordered the Flounder and the Parish Punch. The Flounder was cooked perfectly, and paired well with the sauce and grits. For a big group as ours, the service was decent. We were seated pretty closely to other groups, so it was easy to hear the neighboring table talk, which is strange because with the long tables they seat you in, it was difficult to hear my group's conversations on the other end of the table. I had to ask other people to repeat what they were saying several times. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd like to try the brunch one day. The sign above our table indicated happy hour specials on oysters for $1 and beer for $2. They offered valet, but I decided to park across the street for free which was in my favor. When I left, there was a long line of people waiting for their cars outside. I'd like to give them a try again, but for Sunday brunch or lunch instead of dinner.
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Benjamin G.
Can't comment on anything from the restaurant portion, but the market is pretty awesome. The entire downstairs of Parish is like a coffee shop and cafe mash-up with tons of tables, cozy chairs, low lighting, and good music. I came in when they opened at 8am to work for a bit and I loved the atmosphere. They have self-serve pastries and self-serve drip coffee. You can order everything under the sun as far as tea, lattes, etc go. The rest of the market has all types of awesome comestibles. Breads, olive oils, wine, drinks, sandwiches, and other small items. It's a pretty cool place to score some fun items for the dinner table with friends. The outdoor area is awesome, too. A nice spot for a BeltLine respite or a good place to read a book. I'm a fan for sure. Looking forward to heading back for another morning session!
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F J.
Had a really bad experience here last night that compelled me to write a Yelp review. Went here on Valentine's Day with my husband. We are usually not into going to themed Valentine's dinners but I had received an email from Parish weeks before touting how awesome its special menu was going to be, with raw bar, so we decided to give it a go. Arrived at 8:15 for an 8:15 reservation. No one was at the front of the restaurant checking anyone in, so we waited for a while, trying to make eye contact with anyone who worked there. It was clear the place was a little backed up from the few couples who were already waiting to be seated. After about 8 minutes, hostess finally comes over, and not in a friendly way asks us if we have a reservation. I confirm that we do. She tells me it's going to take around 5 to 10 minutes for a table to clear up for us, so we can have a seat at the bar or at the little bar table things they have. We sit at one of the small marble tables. There is definitely a waitress taking orders and serving drinks to tables next to us, but no one comes and takes our order. FORTY minutes later, hostess tells us our table is ready. No apologies about the wait. Our waitress comes over to take our drink order. She doesn't apologize about the wait either. We tell her we want to order right away as well. (Because we'd been eyeing the menu for a cool 40 minutes by then.) After telling her we want the orders, she literally just walks away. Which was weird. When she finally comes back, my husband tells her, "We would like to continue ordering." While we are in the middle of ordering, her head keeps turning over her left shoulder as she is clearly paying attention to something the hostess is saying to her. Again, while I am speaking she abruptly walks away, goes and talks to the hostess, and comes back and tells us to pick up where we left off. WHAT KIND OF SERVICE IS THIS. We were so distracted by how bad the service was and how long we'd had to wait, we ended up ordering sparsely so we could leave early. I honestly felt bad for the people in there who were taking Valentine's Day really seriously because the service and wait could have really ruined a dinner you wanted to be special. The food was fine. At one point right before we left another employee was circulating around the tables weakly apologizing about the wait. No offer to comp anything. The best service of the night was from the valet guys. The whole experience really just felt like there was no one person who cared whatsoever about customer experience or whose job it was to keep everything running smoothly. I had always tried to like this place in the past because it's got a great decor and vibe, and I love oysters, as well as their little market underneath the main restaurant, but I will not be going back.
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Mike S.
Delicious food. A solid assortment of food to select from, all of which I wanted to try. Having been to New Orleans multiple times and enjoying the atmosphere and food, Parish definitely gave me a little feel of NOLA in Atlanta. Food and drinks were all great. Only issue was drinks were a little slow from the bar, and servers were hit or miss. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, however whenever you needed someone they didn't seem to be there. There is a great coffee shop downstairs that I intend to hit in the future.
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Leena P.
Great service and large portions. Good study spot during the week. Had a but if a wait in the weekend but overall timely service. Wasn't impressed with fried chicken Benedict though.
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Thomas S.
Went for Valentine's Day and wanted to echo the experience of the other posters. There was never a bright spot along the way and I can't say that I ever plan on going back or recommending this restaurant to anyone. 1) Had a 730 reservation and arrived at 730. Hostess could not find my name and called over someone to help. I was then told that I had shown up a day late and I had made my reservation for Friday. I then proceeded to provide the email confirmation showing that my reservation was, indeed, for Saturday and was told that "they would do what they could" and provided us a small table where we were assured we could order drinks 2) After sitting at this small table for over 30 minutes without being approached by anyone at the restaurant we walked up to the bar ourselves. While waiting at the bar with everyone else that had reservations but could not be seated, we noticed that people that had later reservations were being seated before us, so we politely asked the hostess where we were in line. Without making eye contact, the hostess took us to a table and told us that a waiter was on the way. 3) It was now 820 and we had not even been offered a drink and not a single person had apologized or even mentioned the delays or slow service. Unfortunately things never got better.We finally ordered and got our drinks another 35 minutes later (now closing in on 9 pm). After we had continued to sit and wait and even shared a joke with other customers about the debacle, the waiter came back around 930 and told me that they were out of the lamb that I had ordered. 4) Once all was said and done, we opted out of even looking at a dessert menu and still did not manage to get out of the restaurant until close to 1030. Never once was there an apology or offering to have anything comped. The meal and experience was a total disaster and I have zero intentions of ever returning.
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Shayan K.
Parish has perished, especially on Valentine's Day! Reservation at 8, seated at 830. Our free chips and water gets served at 9. Waiter stops by only 2 times in the first hour. I complain to manager at 915. Complementary drink and desert. Another hour wait for our dinner. Had to find waiter to pay. Finally left at 1030, 2 1/2 hour dinner. Never coming here again.
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Mindy S.
This is only referring to the downstairs cafe/coffee shop. The coffee is excellent and there is plenty of seating. It is a great place to get some work done, read a book, or visit with friends. There is a comfy couch area, a large bar-like group table, and several smaller tables. There is also some outdoor seating. I've only ate here once, and the food was pretty typical for a cafe. Overall a great place!
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Peter E.
Disappointed they don't have any vegan dishes. Even the almond milk is sweetened (which is not vegan). Service is sketchy. The location is nice though.
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Lexie C.
we went for NYE dinner and I'm shocked we weren't still there for New Years Day brunch. Dinner took nearly 3 hours- we're just proud we survived.
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Nicole L.
Very slow at flipping tables. Had to keep asking server for condiments. Food was cold. If you are going to wait for a table, Parish is not worth it. You should just wait for the long line to go down at Highland Bakery. So not worth it. Oh, by the way do not honor military veterans.
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Donald L.
Parish is an under appreciated Atlanta gem. Seemly it continues to struggle to find it's stride and continues to be on the verge of good. We've been several times. When Parish first opened they served a short rib that was out of this world and I couldn't wait to return. Inexplicably they removed it from the menu and I have been hoping to see it every time I visit. Alas, it continues to be but a pleasant memory. Our last visit included the kids (young teens) for a nice evening out. We arrived for our admittedly early reservation at the same time that two bus loads of pub crawler were also arriving. To the shock and horror of the other diners we endured 40 minutes of loud, drunken young men and women celebrating bocce' ball? Not going to hold that against them as I get the need to promote the place to the young crowd it was just unfortunate that it had to be at the expense of my visit not to mention my fellow diners who seemed genuinely upset. Our table ordered many of the entrees and we eagerly sampled each others choices. I preferred the pan seared trout. Overall, I like the place. Too bad this one visit was ruined. I'm sure I will return in hopes of finding the long lost short rib.
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Bill F.
Really disappointing evening tonight at Parish. The new concept & menu is limited and complex. It's hard to choose something because nothing is 100% what you want so you are forced to compromise. It took over 15 minutes to get a glass of wine and a bourbon delivered to the table because the bar was swamped by six drink orders yet there were maybe 20 people in the entire restaurant at the time and at least 3 people behind the bar. Sorry to see the changes that were made and the apparent struggles the restaurant is having. Sometimes change is not warranted.
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Cody L.
Went on Saturday night with a group of 13. We all ordered drinks, which were good, but took about 15 minutes to recieve. Upon ordering food, they brought out meals one at a time, so people were waiting to eat thinking other's food was coming shortly, which was a bad assumption. The total time from the first person to get thier food to the last was about half an hour. I ordered a wedge salad for dinner, which they completely forgot to bring. The waitress was walking around our table for 10-15 minutes after delieverying the last plate they had and never noticed I had not recieved my food. They also forgot sides for 3 or 4 people in our group. Upon complaining they came and mentioned they would not charge me for the salad they didn't deliver. I went home after 2 hours and had a bowl of Chex cereal instead. I would avoid this place, just not worth the money.
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Jeff T.
Came for early dinner on New Years Eve. Poor service. Quality of food received was poor and undercooked. Will avoid coming here again.
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Tom C.
I went to Parish for brunch recently and had a great meal. The fried green tomatoes benedict was both clever and well-done. The biscuit on which it rested was really very, very good. The eggs were just a bit over-cooked, though. Service was actually pretty good, despite my fears. (I'd heard horror stories.) The decor inside is nice and comfortable. The thing is, it doesn't really jump out at me as a place I'm dying to go back to. For the price, it's a bit underwhelming. It's not the kind of place I'd take someone to impress them, unless they were only concerned with how much money I'm spending. But, it is not disappointing.
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Theresa S.
Went for Restaurant Week. Good value for the 3 courses at $25 but not sure if I will be back. While it was tasty food, it is pricey and gets really noisy (can't have a conversation noisy). I would be willing to check out Bantam&Biddy for chicken....so perhaps go to Parish for other entrees. I was a little disappointed that I was told the fried chicken was 2 chicken breasts (which would have meant a little meal tomorrow) but because it was RW menu....only one small de-boned chicken breast came with the entree. Collard greens great. Not a fan of carrot puree. It was moist and tasty but I was sad there was a little unclear communication coming from the waitstaff vs the actual RW menu. Tomato basil soup was solid. The No Flour Chocolate cake and pistachio ice cream was good too but the portion was minute. Maybe a victim of RW again??? I don't know but I haven't experienced other restaurants downsizing for RW. :( I liked that there was no corking fee for the first wine bottle and the confusing but stellar wine specials they have on Tues & Thurs (pay the price of one glass and get the whole bottle - so if you are splitting the bottle with a friend - quite a deal! Maybe that makes up for $25 fried chicken :) Service started strong but faltered as the place got more busy. Had to flag down server for the check. Manager came by to see how our meal was. Valet was perfect.
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Jason M.
This place is pretty mediocre. Had a terrible brunch here weeks ago, and then I had a totally mediocre dinner here last night. At that brunch they brought out this terrible lukewarm coffee. I felt weird asking for them to warm my coffee, because I figured they'd just microwave the coffee I already had, so I told the waiter that my friend put his thumb in my coffee so he'd bring me a fresh cup. That turned out to be lukewarm, too. Guess I got what I deserved for framing my friend for thumb crimes. Anyway, everybody says the food from the downstairs market is amazing. I guess the downstairs market is like Cinderella and the upstairs restaurant is like the evil step-sisters that keep her locked away.
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Christopher S.
I finally gave in after hearing mixed reviews. I just want to say that everything negative I've heard has officially been confirmed. What a waste. This could be a gem but due to the uncharismatic front of house, as well the wait staff (which seemed to be moving at a glacial space) there is no reason to come here. The food is generic and I will say that the three stars and a half that Parish currently has is generous.
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Jessica S.
The food was delicious, better than I expected. Out waiter was very nice and friendly. Nice atmosphere, overall great dining experience. We ate at the restaurant but there was also what looks like a coffee shop downstairs which I would like to try next time.
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Julie E.
My husband and I had a Concentrics gift card (the restaurant group that runs Parish) and decided to combine it with Concentrics "Summer Swag" discounts for a meal at Parish two weeks ago. We made our reservations through Open Table for dinner, and off we went. I admit I was a little worried about bad service based on some of the reviews here, but that was not our experience at all. We were a little late due to ATL construction traffic, and the staff was very kind about it. We arrived early, so it was not very crowded, and our server--Isaiah--was the best! He made great recommendations and was attentive. Since we had a gift card, we had the works--pimento cheese biscuits (good but biscuits a wee bit dry for me), cucumber gazpacho (delicious), butternut squash salad (delicious), fried chicken (very delicious and two HUGE breasts!), trout (delicious) and banana bread pudding (very good). I thought the portions and pricing were spot on except for the cocktails/wine which I thought were a little high (but they do have very good house cocktails--I had the Capone--yummy!). All told, our meal was around $100 with drinks, apps, entrees, and dessert which I thought was very reasonable. We liked our first meal so much, we returned to Parish for dinner last night, and though we didn't splurge as much this time, the service (this time by Joy) and quality of the meal was still spot on. My hubs had the pork plate (the pork was ridiculously tender and delicious) and I had the steak frites (the beef was like butter) and we were well pleased. After dinner, we strolled downstairs and picked up some brownies and bread before heading home. BTW, we had no problem with parking since Parish offers complimentary valet for the dinner hours.
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John A.
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon while doing a Beltline walk and sat upstairs shortly after they opened that portion - so there was no one in there. Seated at the bar we had a decent cocktail and some $1 oysters. Oysters were fresh. Bartenders were decent and the atmosphere was just fine with no one else in there. Can't speak for other times of the day/week - but recommend last Sunday afternoon (or whenever they open) for a relaxing time.
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Henrik C.
Went here for sunday brunch. The restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs area. The upstairs is a regular restaurant. Downstairs is a communal type table and a store with organic food. The service was attentive and the food was excellent. Parking can be a challenge, but otherwise a great place to start the day.
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Cassi F.
We went to Parish for dinner around 7:00 and the place was dead which immediately concerned us. After dining here we couldn't understand why it wasn't busier because the service and food were really good! We ordered the poached pears to start...which I wouldn't recommend...that is the only complaint I have about this place though. We had dinner, dessert, and my husband had a couple drinks and coffee after dinner. Everything that we ate and drank, besides the pears, was presented well and was really yummy. I would definitely try this place out again!
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Anastasiya L.
The place was very stylish, I liked the layout. Personnel was friendly, even though they looked short staffed. The food was good, I had green tomato Benedict, tasted great. I liked their barista bar downstairs, you can just walk there directly from the Beltline and grab coffee or chill there. The location of the place is very nice, after a good brunch you can enjoy a nice walk to Piedmont park
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Samuel B.
So I have been here three times and I will sum up as best as I can; for every occasion there is a Parrish. Jason and his family, owners of the restaurant group, have create a great concept. Whether I stop in for a date night, wine tasting, or gatorade after a long belt line run, I find what I need in a convenient and affordable manner. I have been to the oyster and beer night specials on sundays, fantastic if I do say so myself. Note, the beer specials are not for miller high life, but craft beer! So beer snobs, do not fear this special. Additionally the first friday of every month is a wine tasting. I went with a few friends (get there early to secure seats together) and took a first date there as well. After about glass number 4 we really chowed down on the meat and cheese plate. The grainy mustard seed and bacon fat was perfect when drinking the light red wines. Jason was playing the role of sommelier and dutifully explained everything we tasted and kept us filled to the brim! It was a great night for $30. Just don't be foolish like myself and try to keep drinking the night away at Barcelona afterwards without eating too much!! Finally, the market at Parrish is fantastic and offers delectably smelling items and I cannot wait to try them. My only experience is with the cold beverage container after a long run. In out, sweat a bit, and the staff and patron understand the very mixed crowd (read hipsters in comfy chairs with coffee and laptops, families on patios eating, and runners getting a post run snack or beverage). Hope ya'll find the right time to make your own Parrish visit.
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Jonathan H.
The food is excellent, the restaurant and patio are beautiful, and the staff are very accommodating and kind. The grilled chicken sandwich with lemon mayo is really great. I highly recommend this place for dinner or just a quick cup of coffee.
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Allison J.
This was our second try at Parish. Both times we were there for brunch and both times we had good, not great service but really good food. Our experience has on both occasions left us feeling lack luster with the service. I won't go into detail about last time but on this trip, we ate our whole meal and received our bill without ever being asked about refills. Everyone is friendly just not attentive. We got out before the major Sunday brunch crowd arrived.
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Julie S.
I came here on New Years Day and had the best experience. I loved my bloody mary & thought the burger was phenominal. My boyfriend ordered the mimosa and the fried oysters with grits and they were equally incredible. I plan on coming back soon!
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Ned G.
Tldr: Go to the market downstairs for very good casual breakfast or lunch. Don't bother with upstairs. So take the three stars with a grain of salt, it's the average of the four I would give parish market (downstairs) and the 2 I'd give upstairs. Downstairs: you walk in (back entrance) to a casual seating area where you can order coffee out front with some self serve pastries, get the chocolate croissant. There is also a back counter that you can order breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast has limited options but is quite tasty whatever you order, very good grits. The sandwich options have all been great with the BBQ pork sandwich being well worth the mess and sauce on my tie. Upstairs: this is the more formal seating option that you enter from out front. The scallop appetizer was quite good, But it was pretty downhill from there, with main course running in the mid $20s I had certain expectations. I had a fried fish dish, can't remember the fish, that was basically unseasoned with undercooked potatoes and a tasteless garlic sauce. Service was enthusiastic and though very kind, but service could save the main course.
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Meagan M.
Upon arriving just after 7 PM we were immediately sat. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks and even longer for the appetizers we ordered. The food was really the saving grace. A bit over priced, but still great food. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and only were able to get 2 rounds of drinks. Some appetizers arrived after the entrees. Once we were full and ready to leave, we headed downstairs for the restrooms and a sweet bite to go. When looking for some goodies we noticed all of the Magic Bars were full of bugs. When we pointed it out to the girl behind the counters she joked about eating it. No apology and never saw her remove them. Probably won't be back here anytime soon.
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Alie C.
I love the downstairs. If I was writing a review simply about that it would be 4-5 stars. However the upstairs is always a let down. Even when I come and sit at the bar. The bartender is never great, nor are the drinks.
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Michael E.
I've been to Parish several times for dinner--on my latest trip, I had the Rainbow Trout. Go on Tuesday or Thursday to get a bottle of wine for the price of a glass. The service at Parish is excellent in my experience. It's a bit on the pricy side, but if you manage to go when it isn't busy, they'll treat you like royalty. Recommended!
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Desarae J.
Great service. Long wait time on a Sunday morning but it was worth the wait. Good food, good drinks and celebrity sightings were icing on the cake! Love the ambiance and the wait staff were hard working. Street parking is scarce, but it's a nice area to walk.
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Mick D.
I finally got to visit Parish for an actual dinner this time. And I'm glad I did. They delivered exactly the kind of service and attention to detail I've come to expect from the Concentrics family of restaurants. Service was attentive, swift, and precise. Food & drink were delicious. The atmosphere is dark & comfortable. Lots of exposed brick and some creative New Orleans flavored lighting helps, and makes for good aesthetics. I very much enjoyed my ginger-beer. (I'll have the dark & stormy later.) I don't know which brand they're pouring, but it was crisp and sweet and full of good ginger. I had the burger. It is a total crowd pleaser, but next time I'm following my instincts and trying the pork chop. And the Fried Chicken? Let me tell you, it is a hands-down winner. You can't go wrong with this dish. Staff must get a great workout going up and down those stairs. But it doesn't stop them from being friendly and professional. I'll be looking forward to my next visit here. Holler if you're coming with.
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Jane G.
Very poor service, when I expressed dissatisfaction with the service I was met with defensive reactions. Done and done.
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Jeremy K.
The cafe below is suuuuuper slow service. The food is just okay, but it's pretty expensive. I dunno about the restaurant upstairs but the cafe below is subpar. I won't recommend. Unless you just like waiting for 45 min.
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Ivan S.
Match.com . Like so many people, I did my time with online dating. I tried to be matched. I let Neil Clark Warren peer into my black heart. I'm not going to totally discount the experience; I met some nice people, but it didn't work out. I saw some boobies, had some girls laugh in my face, but overall, it wasn't HORRIBLE. It just didn't work out for me. In fact, I ended up finding my mate the old-fashioned way--by having my father, the King, marry me off to the princess of a rival kingdom to consecrate a strategic pact. What does this have to do with Parish? Nothing. Well, everything. I kept thinking about Match when we had brunch at Parish recently. Let me rewind. For those of you who've dated online, you know about those pictures. Yeah, THOSE pictures. The profile pics of Dreamy McHottie, strumming his six-string or showing off her high score on Left 4 Dead. The ones that make you stop and click, click a few profiles more, and then you click back and then think, "Nah. This has got to be fake." You read the profile: "Some girls compare me to Ryan Gosling, whoever that is. I'm a little out of the loop, having just spent the past few years in Guyana for the Peace Corp before starting up this hedge fund. But those years really gave me time to explore the collected works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Neruda." Wink, message, date! Yes! Disappointment. It had been a while since I'd been to Parish, despite my initial (4 star) positive thoughts. Even though I hadn't updated my review, I'd had a few underwhelming meals and I hadn't gotten around to returning. Brunch, though, called. Everything that I'd originally liked was still there. It's a beautiful space, attention-getting even. Oh groovy online picture girl, with that effervescent smile, beer-making kit, and copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 in a mylar bag, yes, you've got my attention. The menu reads awesome. House-made corned beef hash with horseradish cream? Ginger sage sausage? Yum! Why, yes, swimsuit model on eHarmony, I DO believe you code Python in your spare time! But then....ok, another tangent here. I hate the word "Meh." It's so overused to the point that "meh" is the "meh" of responses. It's lazy and it ranks up there with emoticons on my Internet annoyance list. That said, my food was....meh. The eggs were overdone. The potatoes were almost to the point of burnt. My wife's ginger-sage sausage was dry and actually kind of mealy. And, for the love of the Waffle House, would you people stop calling home fries "hash browns?" Jesus, people, they're fucking HOME FRIES. Anyway, while the menu read great, the execution was not. To finally kill off my extended metaphor, your online date showed up and turned out that she was bo-RING. Dull. It's not like she was evil, but you've had more fun interacting with a Speak and Spell. In fact, I don't think she IS as equally comfortable at both the opera as she is at a football game. Bah! Disappointed. OK, the service was good and the market downstairs is adorable. These are the reason why I'm sticking with 3 stars. The execution on the food, though, has missed its mark too many times for me.
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Lily M.
Beautiful restaurant with very good food. A great place if you are looking to have a long, leisurely meal as the food/drinks did take longer than expected.
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Robert L.
I live in the neighborhood, and used to go downstairs for breakfast. Now, you literally could not pay me to go there after two recent failed trips. I will pay through the nose for food as long as it lives up to the prices and the service is good, and I don't even mind paying a good bit if the food is very good but not amazing but the service is consistently good. But Parish is an amazing mixture of arrogance, pretension, excessive prices, bland food, poor execution, and thoroughly incompetent and unpleasant staff. Stay away. One silver lining: the building used to be a burned-out graffiti-covered eyesore like the ones where they hid dead bodies in "The Wire." And they have made it absolutely beautiful. So I can recommend looking at it. From the outside.
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Sandra C.
I got the fried oysters and grits. Service was okay. Went for Saturday morning brunch and the food came out separately for our party so we had to wait. Entree wasn't hot on arrival. Grits were flavorless and their cheese grits just means a couple pieces of shredded cheese sprinkled on top. Fried oysters were breaded and fried well, but oysters didn't taste that great and the bed of sauteed spinach it was sitting on was soggy and very oily. Coffee was cold. Friend's fried chicken benedict was extremely dry and tough. So tough that she had trouble cutting into it with her knife and ended up not even finishing half of it. I asked for hot sauce and the server brought us an empty hot sauce bottle...... It was not busy at all so there wasn't really an explanation for the bad food and whatever service. I ended up paying $23 (incl. Tip) for mediocre service and less than mediocre food. The ambiance of the place was nice and they had a cute market/deli downstairs that I didn't get to check out. For that, I'd give half a star so I'll round up and give two stars
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Stephen O.
I just left the restaurant very dissatisfied with the urgency and organization as I waited for over an hour for one sandwich and a salad. I checked in on my order two times as I waited to see if may have accidentally misplaced or forgotten; first time I was told it was on it's way and the second time I found out that my order was completed but was waiting in the back because an employee did not check out on the front porch, where I was waiting for my food with friends. I am not one to make a scene when the service or product I pay for is not provided, but I do expect the poor quality of service to be acknowledged and/or compensated, with a at least a managerial apology...unless this is just the norm. So now I sit with a soggy salad and cold sandwich, feeling unappreciated and uncared for. I do not plan on returning.
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Matthew T.
They have a lot of annoying rules: 1. Have a reservation for your table? You can't take your seats until They are all here. Even though the restaurant is empty. 2. Have a cake you brought for your friend? It will be another $25 "cutting fee" on top of your $400 bill. 3. The food is good but they think they are the best restaurant in town and act snotty to customers. Their staff and management seemed unwelcoming from the moment I stepped in the door.
Parish is a fine dining establishment. The food is well prepared and presented beautifully. The staff is well trained and professional. Costs were in line with the experience. I just was not wowed.
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Asma A.
This is such a cute place! You just have to come here! I came here for Sunday brunch, had reservations, but I believe you can just walk in because there were lots of available tables. The have plenty of seating area, (great for group seating): seating outside on the patio, seating downstairs in the market, and seating in the dining room! Food is good and very different: I had the Georgian trout. The coffee is also really good! I love the cute little market downstairs! The staff downstairs is also super friendly! Downstairs definitely gets a 5 star from me! My complaint is that everything on the menu is pretty much fried, I was disappointed to see the trout was fried! They should have written that on the menu! I guess if your in the mood for soul/ southern food that is different you should come here!! The other downfall was the service! Very poor service! Our food took 30 mins + to come out (we were just two people). I would understand if the food was freshly prepared, but it seemed as if the food was pre-cooked, then just re-heated. Our server seemed very zoned out (as if she was kind of high). She barely came to our table! It would have been courteous of her if she wiped the milk she spilled with a napkin instead of swiping her hands across the milk and allowing it to drip off the table for the rest of our time there. (News flash: it's liquid, you can't really sweep liquid off the table and hope it will just disappear as if it were crumbs!) Basically the entire time we had milk spilled on the side of our table that just kept on dripping!
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Tiffany T.
I was excited to finally try Parish, which I had heard a lot about and walked by many times. The place itself is beautiful, I love the patio and the exposed brick and high ceilings on the inside. We sat at the bar and immediately all I noticed how dirty it was, both the actual bar and behind it, which was stacked high with dirty dishes and napkins. When the food arrived both dishes were cold and didn't live up to the steep price. The poached eggs in the friend chicken biscuit were way overcooked and overall the dish needed a lot of seasoning. The french toast was inedible, but our server didn't seem surprised and quickly offered to take it off the check. Overall, we were disappointed and definitely won't be coming back.
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Stephen S.
The food has been decent to great on my visits here, but the service experienced on this last visit will prevent me from ever bothering to go again. I requested Parish for my birthday brunch. The wait wasn't too bad, and it was starting to die down by the time we got seated. Placing an order proved to be an ordeal though. I ordered a cocktail at the same time we ordered our food, but by the time our food eventually arrived, the cocktail never had. I would have reminded our server, but she was nowhere to be seen. I tried to ask the runner who brought the food, and he said he'd check on it after seeming put out that I bothered to ask him for anything (he was the first restaurant employee who had stopped by our table in about 45 minutes). Still no beverage, and of course water was long gone. After a couple more requests and the server trying to order the wrong drink, I finally got it, long after my food was eaten. To her credit, she didn't charge for the cocktail. The whole thing was just such a long and messy debacle that I won't go again.
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Chelsea H.
First experience was disappointing because we didn't get to experience it! Called ahead and made a reservation for 5 at 8:30 last night. Arrived at 8:20. No hostess greeted us and it was 10 minutes of standing by the door like a bunch of chumps before someone greeted us. We advised the frazzled man that we had a reservation at 8:30 to which he responded, "I don't see that down here, be back momentarily" and just left. Another five minutes of standing around. Man eventually came back and apologized for not having the reservation down but that it would about a 45 minute wait to get seated. Seriously? An attempt to at least accommodate us in some way for their dropping the ball would have been nice. We were sent back into the rain to try and find somewhere that wasn't packed at 8:45 pm on a Saturday night. Got drunk on margaritas instead to soothe the sting.
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Colette B.
Parish used to be delicious about three years ago and now I'm disappointed every time I go. Often, it's obvious that the eggs have been sitting out as they are hard and cold. The turkey had come out with a green fade in the edges. The biscuits are off-possibly too salty? And finally, you're left with a lingering stomach ache like you've been drinking aristocrat vodka all night. Needless to say, I'm disappointed that this wonderful neighborhood spot has clearly gone down the toilet.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, 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 Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Sara R.
Dined on a crazy Saturday night of the Beltline Lantern Parade. Had a reservation and were seated quickly. Sat towards the back overlooking the restaurant. Great viewing but incredibly loud as the bar noise enters into this area. If you want quieter experience, sit towards front (Highland Ave). The service was excellent. Our server, Kaylee, was friendly, attentive, helpful (gluten free options) and great energy for the eve. The mussels were OK, a little on the bland side. The toasted bread that came with them for "dunking" was very good. The kale salad was highly recommended. Again OK, too drenched in dressing. Friends had the salmon which they raved about and the burger on a gluten free bun! The gluten free bun is not mentioned on the menu but available. Big plus. The menu is fairly limited but definitely worth trying again. Awesome location on the Beltline. Downstairs looks like an excellent drop in (no reservation) casual option.
(4)Sachi K.
I've been to the cafe downstairs multiple times but never knew that the restaurant upstairs was a step up. The service was good & our food came out quickly. I ordered the chilaquiles which were middle of the road. My boyfriend's dish was very good though. The smoked salmon, breakfast potatoes, & hollandaise sauce were on point!
(4)Eric K.
This review is for the back parish market (downstairs) Save this one for the belt line tourists. Locals can do much better. To start the muffins, scones and pastries were sold out. Our order: cafe au lait, coffee, granola and a sausage and egg on ciabatta What we got: A watery, tasteless drink that resembled a coffee concoction. A bowl of slushy yogurt with fruit. When I hunted down the server to inquire about the missing granola I was told, "oh, sorry. We ran out." A partially cooked sausage patty on ciabatta and some cold self serve decaf as that was all that was left. Underwhelming. Let the tourist support it
(2)Tatiana H.
I was able to check out Parish with a friend who used to be in the food industry. Despite being grilled about menu details, our waiter was definitely on his game and so kind about it! For example, I learned that the carpaccio is made using a sirloin cut of beef, the gnocchi are sautéed in butter immediately after being boiled, and the shrimp for the gazpacho are poached. We ordered the Roasted Eggplant to start with, and I was hoping for more of a baba ghanoush flavor. Instead, I feel that the overuse of lemon really distracted me from the actual roasted eggplant, and I felt like I was eating hummus instead. Still, it was cheap, smooth, and light. Our second appetizer--the Chicken Liver Mousse--was truly lovely. Presentation was chic, and the mousse was melt-in-your-mouth. Oh, and the onion jam was a great addition to the other condiments for that sweet+salty+sour combination. For entrées, I ordered the Parisian Gnocchi and my friend ordered the Pork Schnitzel. I didn't particularly find his to be out-of-this-world, but I really enjoyed mine. The perfectly cooked little potato pillows were fun to eat, the goat cheese gave the dish a kick, and the tomato butter was not overpowering. That plate was licked clean. The restaurant itself is quite gorgeous, with your typical vintage, warehouse district brick interior but with an elegant, warm-wooded gastropub feel. I just have to reiterate that I loved our waiter; he had such an enthusiasm and passion for Parish and the menu, and he even gave us a little history lesson of what existed before the restaurant came along. I also took a peek of the market downstairs. If I had known this little café existed, I probably would have skipped Inman Perk every time. So, I'll be sure to study, read, and of course, munch on their sammies & other made-to-order meals when I come back!
(4)Helen C.
Very cool place located right off the beltline. We went downstairs for coffee (super good!) and upstairs for brunch. Both have great customer service, friendly for all ages, and very cool decor. Parking is limited so be careful of this (carpool). All of our friends ordered different items off the menu and all seemed delicious. Sadly being the only one with macros to worry about I had to order specialty. Luckily our waiter was very cool and patient about this. So if you are on a diet, this place is diet friendly! I got 2 egg whites, strawberry with blueberries and pineapple fruit mix, and bacon and potatoes (for rickys carbs and protein before the gym). I really liked my breakfast and def will be back! Highly recommend for people of all ages!
(5)Jeff P.
Another east side destination restaurant. Hands down one of the prettiest restaurants and patios in the city. Food and service spot on. A great place to hang for Sunday brunch.
(4)Whitney H.
I really enjoyed coming here for dinner last night. Not a lot of people were there and it was quiet and very intimate. The ambience is very casual and at times I really don't feel like I'm in a conventional restaurant. It's more like a coffeehouse/bistro. The sandwich that I ordered, chicken salad... It was perfect. (Sidenote: it's always hard to find good chicken salad because people make itwith too much mayonnaise) Definitely is going to be a spot for me to dwell some nights during the week.
(5)Claire H.
August 15th Dinner A fabulous night with no flaws! I definitely want to say something about the service. Never in my life have I been treated so kindly at an Atlanta restaurant. Parish is Georgia's hidden treasure that everyone should know about! Kaylee is the definition of a world class waitress! She attended to our needs in a respectful and timely manner. She is also so sweet in personable and makes me feel very welcomed every time I return! The service there is world class and at the same time very personable. Tonight I enjoyed the Charred Eggplant, Tomato salad with red wine vinegar with Salmon and Avocado, and to top it all off beautiful Cream Puffs for dessert. My friend had never been there before and she loved everything about the food and beautiful aesthetic of the restaurant ! This place is amazing I would recommend it to anyone in the Atlanta area. I will continue to return for a long time! Thank you Parish!
(5)Lindsay E.
Tasty breakfast in a fun part of town and with pretty good service. I hate waking up early on the mornings, so when my company asked us all to join together at Parish for breakfast, I expected it to be worth it. My American Breakfast dish met expectations, for the most part. Everything tastes very, very good. The frost were very creamy, the bacon done just the way I like it, and my eggs were perfect, too. I also appreciated the real butter brought out with my breakfast. I would have liked to see less grease/water surrounding my egg, and the plating isn't especially beautiful, but if what you want is a hearty first meal, then Parish delivers. I also appreciated their hot tea selection. I wish I'd counted how many there were, but I think there were at least 7, including chamomile, peppermint, and orange pekoe. The guy sitting next to me got their homemade granola and said it was the best he's ever had. I didn't get to taste it, but it did look delicious. It was also the prettiest looking plate on the table. The atmosphere is very calming, especially for a morning-hater like myself. We sat at a very large table, and it fit all ten of us with room to spare. Around 8:30, other single parties filtered in with their laptops and books for their relaxing breakfast, too. Breakfast time parking was relaxing, too! There were plenty of spaces on the street and in the lot behind the restaurant.
(4)Luckie D.
Located just minutes from downtown in the gentrified section of the Old Fourth Ward / OFW is Parish, where the food matters and service can peacefully coexist with a certain casualness. It's a meet point for tourist, OTP'ers, Buckites and neighborhood folks. The place has it's soul back with a comfortable energy and understated vibe. Food- The Shrimp and Grits were tender and creamy the waffle with bacon inside was creative but I did miss the pancakes! Brunch lived up to expectations although nobody opted for a mimosa or bloody-Mary. Service Rob, Peter and Dwight ensured the afternoon was a success. All is right with the word again......The last visit must have been a bad dream. The PARISH I know is BACK!
(4)Bori B.
Always love Parish every time I go. I went here to meet up with a friend for breakfast and have had brunch here a few times on weekends. The eggs benedict here is greattttttt and the brunch atmosphere on the weekends is great! Make sure to get reservations on the weekends since it does get busy. They offer valet parking but you can usually find street parking as well. It's in old fourth ward, which is a great little upcoming area in Atlanta.
(4)Nina D.
A little background: I worked in the restaurant industry for 6 years. We went to brunch. One word: Meh. The host wasn't very professional - from the way he presented himself to the way he communicated. He took us to our table, dropped menus, and gave us no silverware. ...Aaaaand my excitement to be there was immediately shot. Our server greeted us in a timely manner and took our drink order right away. That's good, I guess. I got a regular mimosa - too much OJ and not enough champagne. My fiancé got a Bloody Mary. They should call it "the Bland Bloody Mary" because that's all it was. That's not good. Our drinks took a while to come out. And so did the food. That's not good. I got the American Breakfast and my fiancé got the burger. No seasoning on anything, except the potatoes. My eggs were bland, the bacon was annoyingly bad (surprising, I know), and the biscuit was stale and burnt (& really tiny). Also, it looked like a 5 year old threw everything on the plate. I could've made a better breakfast with my eyes closed. His burger was bland and cooked well (even though he wanted medium rare). That's not good. Our server never came out to ask about the food. The host came out to ask tables how the food was (by saying "you good?"). By the time our server came back, we needed water and were ready for our check. That's not good. Note: Place wasn't that busy. Wonder what she was doing. Another note: Our check had "brunch muffins" listed for free, but we never received any muffins. Were they supposed to give us some? I wanted to like the place, but it just isn't worth my money. Tips if you visit: 1. Ask the server to tell the kitchen to season your food, or better yet make sure your table has salt & pepper on it. Better yet, bring your own favorite seasonings from your kitchen. 2. Order the potatoes as your side so you won't be as disappointed. 3. Don't order the American Breakfast. 4. Go somewhere else for brunch. Might give this place another chance for lunch or dinner. Will include pictures next time.
(2)amanda c.
I went two months ago with my boyfriend as I remember loving this restaurant when I lived in Inman Park four years ago. Disappointing to say the least! They were out of my entree choice and my wine selection. My boyfriend fared much better with his choices but agreed that the service was slow and the food wasn't all that great. It's a shame as the atmosphere is really great.
(2)Jeremy H.
Parish Market is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch in the heart of Inman Park. And it's right off of the belt line. You order in the back room, which is also the kitchen. It's the same kitchen that serves the fancier Parish restaurant above, and makes great food. The sandwiches are good, and I especially love the breakfast club. They also have a nice patio and coffee bar.
(4)David M.
First visit, and it won't be my last. Great location and the restaurant itself is really interesting and it has a large bar, and a small cafe downstairs that is great for coffee. They give you homemade chips to start, which are tasty. Then we had the peel and eat shrimp and oysters. For dinner, we had the salmon, steak and frites, and gnocchi. Tried the carrots and Brussels sprouts as sides and they rocked. Service was really good and cannot wait to return, perhaps for brunch.
(4)Kurt F.
Let me start by qualifying that I've only eaten here for brunch, so the inconsistencies that seem so prevalent at 1 PM on Sunday's may not necessarily be the norm at dinner. So everyone knows that brunch ITP is sure to be a clusterfuck, whether it's IHop or the late OK Cafe. If it serves an egg and a drink it's going to be busy. So today, despite being 12 minutes late for our reservation, they were able to seat us in near record time, although I suspect that was more due to the high maintenance couple who gave up their table inside "because it was too loud". Thanks suckers, best of luck! Today I started with a Bloody Mary and despite being small, it was worth every penny of the eight and a half bucks. Honestly, if I didn't have so much to do I probably would have gotten a couple of more...and skipped the food altogether. Food is typical intown brunch fare and is generally good; I got the chicken Benedict this time and I thought the chicken slightly over cooked and the gravy bland. Seriously, throw some crushed red pepper on that shit! We're hung over, we need to wake up! Service was an experiment in duality: there was The Woman who was great (but not our server) and then there was Our Guy. Our Guy was about as hapless as they come. When my friend asked for ice his response was "The water is already cold". Great! Can I get some fucking ice? Drinks were late because "I forgot to put them in". Really? Even if you did, do you want to admit to that? Fortunately for us (and him), The Woman covered his ass repeatedly, which is something I suspect she's had to do in the past. Our Guy worked hard to earn the less than 20% tip I always give. All in all, it's been hit and miss here for us. Maybe I'll give it another shot someday, but given how many great brunch places there are it might be awhile.
(3)Braden T.
Wow! Really bad. Just so bad, considering my experiences there before. For what it's worth, this time I ordered take-out (from Favor. Due to circumstances my wife and I are currently unable to go out to dinner). We ordered the Little Gem and Kale Salads, the Roasted Chicken and Shoulder Steak, with the Shinsito peppers. Where to start? My wife's kale salad was not as described (described as including pistachio-aged goat cheese. There was no goat cheese. Maybe a pistachio or two). The little gem salad was fine, a very basic salad. We hoped the entrees would impress, but my wife's chicken was bland and flavorless. My shoulder steak was cooked to medium rare, yet somehow also so touch it was almost inedible. The shinsito peppers were extremely bland and covered dollops of in an equally bland sauce that tasted like hummus. Overall I was very disappointed based on our past experiences in the restaurant, which were good.
(1)Gillian R.
We stopped in after a run on the Beltline for breakfast. The menu wasn't large, but we both found something that sounded delicious. We enjoyed the patio. The service was a little spotty (I don't think we ever got the juice we ordered), but I've had far worse. The food was decent, but it didn't blow me away. I can get better for less (Thumbs Up) or a little bit fancier for about the same price. The market downstairs looks super cute and I look forward to the chance to explore it more! I suspect the restaurant is better for lunch or dinner than it was for breakfast.
(3)Kristin B.
I guess I can understand the somewhat lackluster reviews for Parish. The ambiance is perfect - not too loud (you can actually have a conversation), beautifully decorated, great location in Inman Park. The food exceeded my expectations, both my own perfectly crispy-skinned fish topped with caramelized brussels, as well as the bite I stole of my friends buttery-tender steak. Instead of the standard bread basket, you get a little bucket of complimentary house-made thick-cut potato chips that are tossed in herbs; these crispy potatoes are dangerously addictive. And the desserts, particularly the trio of cookies with a bowl of icing (genius) were also quite tasty. For the actual meal, Parish gets an easy four stars. It's not mind-blowing food, but it's solid and well-priced for the quality and portion size. However, it maybe should have been a hint to us when we were able to easily get a 7pm dinner reservation on a Saturday with just a day's notice. The experience began on the wrong foot with the parking. We pulled up to the valet, and waited. The attendant was there, he was just not in any rush or exhibiting any sense of urgency in his customer service. Instead of a welcome, we got an interrogation and an admonition to pick up our car if we went out somewhere else after dinner. Then, we walked in to a nearly empty restaurant. A reservation was definitely not needed at all, as there were perhaps three tables occupied, and the bar was totally empty. Which turned out to be a good thing, because the host would not seat us until the other three members of our party of five arrived. I can certainly understand this policy if you're full and turning tables, but this was laughable and downright inhospitable. Even worse, once we were told to wait at the bar, we found no bartender present. And of course, when one finally did show up and we placed our drink orders, our friends arrived at precisely that moment, leaving us in a rush to close out to be seated. And yes, at this time, the dining room still had fewer than five tables occupied at all, and the one they ultimately sat us at had been vacant since our arrival. Poorly handled, Parish. Our actual server was great, attentive and funny and good with recommendations, but the food runners need a bit more training. When entrees are $20+, they should not be thrust at the table as a whole while a runner asks loudly "who had the steak?" They should be placed at the place setting of the diner who ordered it, as should be noted on the order ticket. We also had some sauce get spilled off of a chicken entree onto one of our friends while it was being set down. And when I say "some sauce," I mean basically all of the sauce from this entree ended up on the floor or on his pant leg. Thankfully, he's a good natured guy and didn't care, but I couldn't believe they set the now sauce-less entree down on the table for him to eat! Overall, the meal I had at Parish is one I'd gladly repeat, and the ambiance and atmosphere is much needed in the Atlanta dining scene, but they need to lose some of the pretension and focus on customer service before I return.
(3)G S.
The upstairs is HORRIBLE: Subpar food, slow service, & the management doesn't seem to care much about its patrons. I know what good food is & this is NOT it. I don't know where the owner is from, but this is Atlanta. And we expect southern hospitality. It is really disappointing that the food and service are so lacking because the ambiance/decor is very nice. The market downstairs is great: Good food, coffee, & service. Highly recommended, just do not go upstairs as you will be disappointed.
(3)Metty P.
The hospitality of this restaurant to solo diners is abominable, or it could be just the manager on the evening of the Lantern Parade. The market section was busy but the restaurant had 3 empty tables at 9:45. I was denied seating and was pressed to sit at the bar for dinner, the manager said the tables were reserved for 10:30. Before my dinner arrived I asked again to be seated at 10pm since the tables were still empty. Nobody came to the table at 11 pm after I finished my dinner. The manager was almost brusque in shooing me to seat at the bar. The girls bartending were very nice and efficient despite them being very busy. My quail came unevenly heated, the legs were still cold, and only the breast was warm. I just wanted to get out of there so I didn't send the dish back to the kitchen. I felt I was served a frozen and microwaved bird. Will not go back, there are many good restaurants in Atlanta to bother with this, and I will not have a good word about this place if asked.
(1)Lianne S.
We went here for oysters and mussells on a Friday night. No wait, tasty food and wine, friendly staff...It was a great night! The food was perfect! We shares oysters and they were great! We also had the burger and mussells. Both were excellent. I love the parmesan chips that they serve too. The drinks were great as well! I had a pineapple mixed cocktail that was great! Wine was also nice. It is right off the beltline so we were able to walk but I think parking is a nightmare in that area on Friday night's. The interior is really nice. Love the location. They were having a wine tasting downstairs. Sounded fun and I want to check it out in the future!
(4)Ashley A.
Love the ambiance downstairs in the cafe during the week - big community table with just enough muzzled noise to keep you focused. They evidently got a new chef and sadly the Hair of the Dog Sandwich is gone - and the egg sandwich. I got the Maple Sausage Egg but it was a lot of bread and just isn't as good as some of their old sammies. I love the location right off the beltline so of course ill continue coming back but RIP biscuits and bacon to die for - you will be missed.
(4)Tanya W.
Food is consistently great, especially the small bites. Cocktails and wine selection are also fantastic. Outdoor seating is a great option, but ambience inside is also wonderful. Service is quick, but almost always a little awkward/ quirky.
(5)Faith E.
I came here for a friend's birthday party on a Saturday night, about 6 people in our group. For big parties, they make you wait until the majority of the group is there before you get seated. I loved the decor - rustic, Parisian, upscale feel. I was drawn to these beautiful red glass chandeliers hanging above the stairway in the restaurant. I ordered the Flounder and the Parish Punch. The Flounder was cooked perfectly, and paired well with the sauce and grits. For a big group as ours, the service was decent. We were seated pretty closely to other groups, so it was easy to hear the neighboring table talk, which is strange because with the long tables they seat you in, it was difficult to hear my group's conversations on the other end of the table. I had to ask other people to repeat what they were saying several times. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd like to try the brunch one day. The sign above our table indicated happy hour specials on oysters for $1 and beer for $2. They offered valet, but I decided to park across the street for free which was in my favor. When I left, there was a long line of people waiting for their cars outside. I'd like to give them a try again, but for Sunday brunch or lunch instead of dinner.
(3)Brian S.
We went there for brunch on a Saturday morning and were thoroughly impressed. Our server was top-notch, and all of the entrees ordered were very good. My favorite was the fried chicken Benedict. It probably wasn't the most healthy thing on the menu, but the wonderful flavor quickly soothed my guilty conscience.
(4)J A.
I'm not sure that Parish gets the credit it deserves and with a new chef there's a lot to like. Let me start with the bar. The bartenders are awesome and know their way around cocktails. If you like bourbon there is a great selection. Their oysters have always been good and their sauces are homemade. Try the habanero pepper one. It's a nice twist. They have many new appetizers. I had a meal recently where I just ordered appetizers and I can't complain. The shrimp appetizer was really good. There's fresh jalapeños and a sweet sauce on the plate; if you miss the sweet sauce drizzled on the plate it will be too acidic. Add the drizzle to your bite and BOOM: balance. The mussels were also very good. Generous portion, and the Dijon sauce was very good. Finally, get the eggplant dip. It's $5 and it's basically an eggplant humus but it's got a really nice tomato sauce. I've not had many of the new entrees. I tried the salmon last night and the fish itself was good but I liked the previous presentation better. The vegetables and the sauce before had a more southern feel. The new salmon presentation tasted well and I'll get it again but the faro was too citrusy/acidic and the description talks of an eggplant purée but it was a skimpy drizzle and it was unnoticeable. I was really looking forward to another eggplant presentation after the appetizer and this was a bit disappointing. The pasta looks really good but I have not tried it myself. The steak and frites has good flavored. The fries are crispy which is not my thing but the spices sprinkled on top are really good. If you go for breakfast get the croissants. And their coffee is really good. A bar back told me they buy it from a local coffee broker or roaster and the owner of that place hand delivers every coffee order. You can't beat that level of care.
(5)Hope M.
Always good food and good service!! We go there for brunch on Sundays they have valet if you would like to street park it is also available. There Mamosa's are also a very good size!
(5)Troy S.
Wow, this place ended up being a huge disappointment and from the sound of things from my friends that were eating with me, this place used to be so much better. As you can see from my previous reviews, my one star reviews are few and far between. I really hate dogging small businesses but my one star review won't be enough to change their rating but I do hope they will see it and recognize they need to step up their game. We had a group of 7 for brunch and I was the only first-timer. Our server acknowledged us but didn't return for 15 minutes to take our drink order--literally. Thank goodness that my pomegranate mimosa tasted as good as it did. I ordered the shrimp and grits--one of my friends said he had it before and loved it. Boy did he regret saying that--perhaps he had a previous generation of their shrimp and grits. When my plate arrived, I felt like it was a joke. The grits were plopped on a large plate that didn't fill the plate and topped with these chef boyardee-style micro shrimp. I swear, these have to be the tiniest shrimp ever made--smaller than the tip of my pinky finger. They should be embarrassed to ever use a shrimp like this. I tried to be a good sport and take a couple of bites, but the flavor was lacking. I did what I never do--I sent it back. The rest of my friends all thought the food was boring and uninspired. I even ate one of girlfriends pancakes and it was very meh. No surprise that when I wanted to return my food and throughout the rest of the meal, our server remained MIA. She was nice and all when we could find her. I waited tables for a number of years and was watching--it wasn't like she had too many tables so I don't know what was going on. Inevitably, Parish will never get me back in the door again. My friends with me had the same sentiment. Sad considering I have been looking for spot to be my go-to Cajun restaurant. Parish mgmt, instead of getting pissed off at this review, I hope you will take it as constructive criticism. And word to the wise, if you want to be respected as a great restaurant, never be willing to serve shrimp that not even Long John Silvers would be willing to sell, presentation is important, and your servers have got to be on the ball.
(1)Mike S.
Let me start off by saying that I am a frequent patron of the coffee shop/counter downstairs on the weekends. The coffee, pastries, and small brunch plates are solid and I enjoy what they provide. I wish I could say the same about the restaurant upstairs. Food is still on par with my expectations but the service was horrid, I repeat, horrid. As being a member of the service industry previous in my career, I was disappointed with what I saw/how I was served. Granted it was Inman Park Festival weekend, that was no excuse. They had plenty of people staffed, but they were so unorganized, it was amazing to see. We sat by the door and saw multiple people leave due to the amount of time they had to wait at the door. The hostess cleaned our table, sat us down, and actually got us our first beers because we sat there for ten minutes before anyone acknowledged we sat down. Then the hostess left her post to do other things. This is when people were coming in without being attended. I think I saw five or six people leave in a 15min time frame. They were also out of their oyster special only an hour into the special. How does this happen??? We order and waited, and waited, and waited... As the waitress only came over once during this 30min period. When the food came, it was very good. Again, I waited a decent amount of time before I asked how the food tasted and if we needed anything (yes, I needed another drink). To top it off, when we got the check, the waitress gave us the wrong salmon dish which cost twice the amount of the dish I thought we ordered. First time I can remember only tipping 10% on the check. It was that bad... Hopefully the partners/management gets this corrected before this shuts down the restaurant.
(1)Jai R.
Came to enjoy the #Uncorked Event, in the basement on the first Friday of each month. Totally worth checking out! For $30 you are given six flights of wine, which are actually half glass pours. That means you are basically getting a bottle and a half of wine. If you like a particular wine you can ask for a full glass. This includes family style charcuterie and cheese, which is excellent. The Sommelier is there and explains each wine perfectly and what they are paired with. We ordered food to go with all "drank". I ordered a small plate of their kimchi paper fried chicken. It was wonderful! My best advice is to arrive by 7:30 to grab a seat. It's a great hangout for small intimate groups.
(4)Rob Z.
Yes! Absolutely yes. This place wins. I frequent the marketplace for lunch and have made it upstairs only for brunch once, so I can not speak for the dinner menu. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is chill, a great 'go-to' spot with options for great food, coffee, desserts... and even goodies to take home.
(5)Jana C.
Circa 1890's totally converted factory that is capacious and almost spooky, now boasting a top pastry chef (with weighty CV) in house, and very very funky art! Felt like medieval upstairs, and darling cafe downstairs. Spotted Anderson Valley's Navarro Sauv Blanc while there. Go order some sandwiches, pastries, croissants, coffee, or wait for dinnertime, when the menu would make anybody salivate!
(3)Brian E.
Wish I could give 10 stars. Beautiful setting. Right on the Beltline...really unique and delicious menu--this place can hold its own with any eatery in Atlanta. What really set them apart was the outstanding service--really above and beyond. My friend and I ordered a craft cocktail that neither of us liked...our server saw it sitting there at the end of the meal and took it off the bill--she insisted over my protests. I was perfectly content paying for the drink but she wouldn't hear of it. Then we narrowed our dessert choice down to 2 while our server was there...they were out of the one we chose, so she brought the other one on the house. Parish will now be the first place I think of whenever I want to eat out in Atlanta.
(5)Geoffrey R.
So...I live OTP, but I'm CONSTANTLY in town to do one thing or another, and I'm always down to try a new spot. I'd seen great reviews for the brunch at Parish, and their market, but nothing in the way of dinner service. Stopped in one Sunday evening, and took a quick look at their supper menu....$1 oysters, flat iron steak, trout, fried chicken, pork shank with white beans....ding ding ding...we have a winner! My waitress assured me that the food was outstanding, and that the pork shank was a good sized portion, so I was immediately sold. Ordered a half dozen oysters to start....freshly shucked, sweet, and they're served with mignonette/horseradish/cocktail sauce on the side, and hot sauce is available as well...very nice. Next came the pork shank....cooked low & slow so that the fat renders off, and the meat is easily pulled from the bone. Great flavor, without being overwhelming. Since I was treating myself already, opted for the lemon cheesecake to finish off my meal, and I'm glad I did. Small portion, creamy, with fresh blueberries scattered around, and a couple of scoops of grapefruit sorbet for good measure. Excellent service, historic venue, and great food...yeah, I'll definitely be back!
(4)peter m.
Downstairs is slow, slow, slow and overpriced. Seems like they are not committed to the downstairs food service. Wait staff is apathetic and in need of training and/or customer service. A lot of good competition in the area. Time to step up or be trampled!
(1)Rachel P.
Came to Parish for brunch this morning and had a decent experience. The interior is beautiful-- large, striking light fixtures, cozy leather bench seating, and gorgeous metal tile ceiling plates. I was a little less impressed with the food. I got the fried green tomato benedict and my partner got the fried chicken benedict, both with grits. It was pretty good, but not great. The biscuits were fluffy but didn't have a flavor to write home about. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The grits were creamy and had good consistency, but they were pretty bland. We both added salt and pepper and mentioned that we wished they had hot sauce. Their homemade bloody marys were again, good but not great. Tasty, but I wouldn't order more than one. They have a cute sandwich and cafe area downstairs where you could lounge and work on your laptop. Nice to know that's located right off the Beltline. It would make for a great picnic lunch pickup spot! All in all, I would say that Parish is a cute place to try, but it might not make it to my ATL brunch short list.
(4)Jackie H.
After walking the BeltLine, a friend and I stopped in to Parish for a bite to eat. It was early in the day and the place was nearly empty. I found the place to have a lovely atmosphere. I noticed red accents throughout it, and I loved the red lamps lined on the bar. I had coffee and the fried chicken benedict. Because I ordered my eggs scrambled, that took away the benedict part but oh well. I don't care for runny eggs yolks. Anyway, the dish was really good. The chicken was very good. Crispy on the outside while maintaining moistness on the inside. I loved it. I also enjoyed the biscuit and gravy that it was served with. I had the hash browns for my side, but I also tried the grits. The potatoes were pretty good. The grits were just okay to me. Oh yeah, we were given complimentary coffee cake to begin and it was very, very good. I gobbled it up. Our server was very nice and attentive. I went downstairs and fell in love. I will most certainly go back and chill in the downstairs area which has serve yourself coffee and water. Also, you can order pastries and sandwiches. It's sort of like a cafe. You can go outside and sit on their cozy patio too. I really like this place. They have a very small parking lot behind the restaurant and they have free valet parking. Also, you can street park, which is what I did. I can definitely see why this place is so popular.
(4)Stef T.
I really wanted to love this place. I had walked past it so many times on the Beltline and finally went for brunch. The menu is interesting but somewhat limited; they have about 10 breakfast entrees and then a few salads. A lot of fried options, which I'm not personally a fan of but I guess it's good southern cuisine. I got the pancakes, there were three pretty big ones and they were good pancakes, but nothing special. I did really love the whole interior and atmosphere. It's very inviting. We sat upstairs but I went down where the bathroom is and there is essentially another restaurant downstairs with more 'to go' options and coffee shop style seating. I would definitely come again and hang out downstairs. They also serve liquor, beer and wine and had some bloody mary and screwdriver options on the brunch menu, which is always a plus. The reason I didn't love it was the service was pretty slow. I usually am pretty patient but it took a long time to get our orders in and the waiters didn't really check in on us after we got our food. I would have loved a couple more water refills (trying to re-hydrate at Sunday brunch). It was surprising because it wasn't THAT crowded, there were definitely a bunch of open tables and we still didn't get service. However, it was nice that there was no wait to get in, as a lot of places seem to have a wait on Sundays.
(4)Katie O.
Tried grits for the first time in my life, here, and they were fantastic! Made me a believer (so to speak). As with most breakfast places in ATL, it was very busy, but our waitress was on top of it and addressed our needs immediately!
(4)Dalton S.
This place has never let me down. The food is always good. I enjoy the downstairs during the day and the upstairs for dinner.
(5)Dee Dee C.
I went to Parrish for my birthday and was severely unimpressed with it's service. Food was okay, but nothing to rave over. The best thing I can say about Parrish is the decor. The decor is fantastic, but that's about it.
(2)Christopher B.
I ate downstairs with the limited menu. I had the breakfast sandwich that was good but nothing earth shattering. I think this is a great breakfast option to grab something on the run. The atmosphere is pretty casual and fits the food they're serving. I know this is popular among friends and I can never argue coming here.
(4)Tyler L.
What an absolute miserable experience at PARISH for Sunday Brunch. After making reservations on Opentable my party arrived to a hostess who continued to roll her eyes. A server did not address our table for almost 10 minutes. Alcoholic beverage was served flat & had to be reordered. Server was sassy & when I asked her for a beverage she replied "No, I already asked you earlier". Cutesy. While I enjoy banter, I also prefer remarkable service which is not offered at PARISH. I will not be returning.
(2)Emily M.
A hostess informed me they did not allow dogs. When i pointed out that it was clearly a service dog, she said they still didn't allow them. I guess if you're disabled you can just go somewhere else, right?
(1)Val W.
This is only for the coffee shop/bistro area downstairs. It's right off the Beltline (awesome) and has a very hipster atmosphere. The music was great for chilling, drinking some coffee, and grinding down on some work. We only ended up coming here because Inman Perk was packed, literally no seats, and Parish had plenty of space! The coffee was hot, even in the afternoon/evening, several good options for seating, and free wifi. Issues: It was a little confusing when you walked in as to where you order, you have to go all the way back to order, even though there's a counter closer to the front where they actually make the coffee. The person I ordered from also forgot to tell me that for drip coffee you basically just wander over, get a mug, and serve it yourself. They also had some of the pastries (muffins, scones, biscotti, etc.) on a shelf right when you walk in, so it's not close to where you order, so I missed it (and would've loved to try some biscotti....). Prices are pretty typical, I can't vouch for sandwiches and salads and other lunch items - they sounded tasty, though were a little more than I'd usually pay if I wasn't doing a sit-down, waiter-service lunch. I'll definitely be back! Especially now that I've got the layout figured out a bit more.
(4)John S.
Despite (or maybe because of) the oppressive humidity of Atlanta, Parish was a welcome respite from the elements after our despondent walk from Highland Bakery. They quoted us a wait time of an hour and fifteen minutes, so imagine our relief when we were quickly ushered in to our table at Parish without a wait. I thought everything was well executed. The food came out quickly and the stuff we ordered (French toast, corn beef hash, shrimp and grits and the brunch burger) were all toothsome with generous portion sizing. Service was on point and after having gone a little too hard the night before, I was glad they were on the money when it came to offering much needed refills of 420 beers. Prices seemed slightly high for ATL, but my buddy Uncle Pennybags footed the bill, so I wasn't complaining... although he bitched somewhat when seeing the overinflated tally mostly by way of adult beverages. Décor was interesting to say the least - as evidenced by the naked statues with genitalia hanging uncomfortably near my head while dining - but I suppose that lends to Parish's general eclectic vibe. One other thing: I couldn't help but notice several groups of just fantastically attractive girls that were dining at this establishment... I mean, not just one table, but like three or four tables of knockouts. Very curious indeed... Anyway, great food, spot on service and great people watching: 3 Thumbs up! *thumbs positioned around my crotch*
(5)Mia M.
This place has a great atmosphere and food. Perfect after a walk on the belt line!! Love the decor!!
(5)Lindsay W.
Great after dinner spot for drinks and dessert. Love the patio!! Can't wait to go back here to eat dinner! Service is good, they never leave your water empty (or cocktails). The building and ambiance make it a really cool spot in Inman Park!
(4)Erika F.
The Southern charm that you hear so much about must be a myth! This restaurant is in a great neighborhood, has great style and employees that obviously do not want to be bothered. The restaurant was about 1/2 full and after standing at the door for (5) minutes, I approached the bar to ask if we should seat ourselves or wait, since nobody even acknowledged us. Before I could even get my question out of my mouth, the waitress whipped around and snapped "the hostess will be with you." I said ok and walked back to the front door. I waited about (5) more minutes and the hostess rolled up to the door and with an attitude said "do you have a reservation?" (The restaurant was 1/2 full) and I said no. She then rudely quipped "well then you'll be waiting 20 minutes. I will gladly wait for a great restaurant with great food, however I won't wait to pass my money to a business that is rude and obnoxious. I am visiting friends and I come from Los Angeles and I am not easily shocked or offended, but many businesses here seem to think it's trendy to have an attitude. We left to find a business that had great food and customer service. Remember, we do have a choice where to spend our money.
(1)Abhi K.
Listen, the food was good. We had the fried green tomato benedict and the corned beef hash. Both were tasty, although not the best brunch items we've ever had in our lives. Nevertheless, they were tasty and that should not be discounted. However, the adequacy of the food does not make up for the lackluster service. Strike one: forgetting my drink order and bringing it to me after my food had already come out. Strike two: forgetting we asked you to fix our wobbly table (because the floor was uneven) and fixing it two minutes before you brought the check. Strike three: bringing the check unceremoniously without even asking whether we wanted dessert. We had both finished our entire entrees and it was quite possible we wanted more. So verdict: food gets 4 stars; service gets 2. PS. The ambience is pretty cool. It's "upscale rustic" if that can be a thing. It looks like we are in the midst of ruins, but really really fancy ruins. There is a big marble statue in the middle of the restaurant. There are also really unique wall pieces. You just have to see for yourself.
(3)Candra G.
They definitely switched up the menu from when it first opened - which was like a New Orleans type cuisine to something that is a little more elevated. I've only gone there for brunch, so I can't speak to the quality of the dinner. But, the only thing I miss about old school Parish brunch are the beignets that accompanies the meal. Those things were yummy. For brunch, I ordered a standard issue breakfast: eggs, grits, sausage, and a biscuit that came with some sort of fruit compote. Although simple, it was all perfectly cooked and the sausage was very tasty (you could taste the sage and a few elements of sweet). I was satisfied. Did it blow me away? No. But, I definitely can add this as a back-up brunch spot when my favs are too crowded or I'm too lazy to drive across town. SN: My friends had the oysters and they really enjoyed them.
(4)J B.
Extremely disappointed We had a dozen raw oysters that were warm with pieces of shell throughout. Lucky to make it out alive!
(2)Julee D.
This place is busy on a Sunday night. There were a number of large groups as well as couples for dinner. The bar was packed too. Initially the service was slow the first 15 minutes but then our waiter came over. He was great explaining a few of menu items and recommending a few dishes. I started with a red derby cocktail. It was delicious! Then my friend and I ordered an appetizer, pan fried perogis (potato based creamy app) and it was quite tasty. For the main entree, we both ordered bronzini (sea bass type fish) with brown butter. It was cooked well in terms of flakiness and moist texture. Then I also had a side order of collards which was tasty but a little too salty. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely return. There is always something new and interesting on the menu at this spot.
(4)Lillian M.
Do not go for brunch. The food is boring, coffee is okay, and service was poor. The restaurant is beautiful and it was lovely to sit on the patio, but overall over priced for what we got.
(2)Kelli C.
Just got the blueberry, white chocolate and mint scone. Very tasty! Scone is not too thick,crunchy and chewy! The white chocolate is subtle, not overpowering and the mint has a nice final touch! This is way better than their croissants, which are always raw dough in the middle. I highly recommend the scones!
(4)Remy T.
Stopped in for a quick bite from the market. Decided on the Boss burger which I believe are two patties fairly thin cooked well done. She reassured that it would still be moist but I did request for the patties to be cooked rare as possible and they did accommodate me. Although the menu is compact for to go. I definitely will be back but I have my eye on upstairs. Love the ambience, staff is very friendly and informative. So I suggest everyone check it out.
(4)Katherine K.
Just tried this place out for Inman Park Restaurant Week. The three course set was $25 and had two options for each course. I chose the spring onion soup, pretty amaze, duck, tiny but exquisitely tender, and finished with panna cotta. Delicious! When I walked in a trio of people were finishing up their meal with this amazing looking dessert and it was the panna cotta! Yes. It turned out to taste as good as it looks. Date had hanger steak and like a chocolate pudding. Steak was good. Chewy but good flavor. Chocolate left good taste too. Like I said the soup was amazing. Also had a bottle of cab that was drinkable but not anything special. I think the food was good, service was decent, (all young kids but like really beautiful girls and ok looking dudes in gingham shirts) so it's like fine dining in an ultra casual setting with exposed brick and an exposed kind of European looking ceiling that was a little too contrived for me. I would prefer they give in to their soul instead of trying to attract some kind of hipster midtowner? But I guess the owners wanted to give quirky touches like that and I really don't mind. There was a lot of space as it was in a huge building and every space is utilized even though I was only in the front dining room. I think I heard they make the bread there and the butter was good as well. I'm not sure. It was amusing. Valet. I would definitely go back as it's been around for years.
(4)Kelsey F.
I would say Atlanta as a city takes brunch very seriously. It is no secret that restaurants have big crowds every single weekend. On a recent visit to Parish for brunch, I felt like maybe they briefly forgot how busy Sunday Brunch actually is. A friend and I had a reservation for noon. We scored a seriously close street-side spot on highland that allowed us to skip the valet service. We walked through the fabric 'doors' and I immediately started feeling like I was in the way. The host station is directly beside the entrance as are a number of tables. You can wait for your table by the bar, but I would feel in the way there too. Our table was ready around 12:15. When we arrived there was only one other group waiting to be seated. When we left, there was probably 15 groups waiting to be seated. The space is really cool. It is essentially an abandoned warehouse with loads of exposed brick, a tin ceiling, and tons of natural light. There are wood tables packed into the front and back sections and a long bar filled with local beers. The bar is first come first serve. I also noticed on Sunday nights they do $1 oysters and $2 local brews. As soon as we sat down we saw that my friend's napkin was pretty dirty with notable stains on it which we asked to be replaced. Also, our menus had markings of food and drink on them. While this was relatively unappetizing, the menu itself is packed with tons of tempting choices from shrimp and grits to a couple eggs Benedict to lemon and buttermilk pancakes. It took us a little while to make a decision so we order a some tea, soda and coffee in the mean time. They had apparently run out of cream cups so our waiter brought us cream in the same type of cup we were drinking our water out of. Obviously the cream dribbled over the side of the cup (not meant for cream pouring) and onto the table. I think they started running low on cream too because we noticed a waitress carrying a large vat of it around the restaurant. My friend and I finally decided to get the fried green tomato Benedict with grits and the friend chicken Benedict with hash browns so we could compare the two. I personally liked the chicken one better while she preferred the friend green tomato one. The grits were definitely on the cold side when we got them and the hash browns weren't necessarily warm. The chicken Benedict is a fluffy biscuit topped with a poached egg and gravy. It is on the heartier side and quite rich. I thought the friend green tomato Benedict had way too much sauce on it. The tomato itself and ham were pretty good though. I also wasn't crazy about the service. We had three different waiters while we were there. One would take our order and say "oh I'll tell your main waiter" then he would stop back by and say "so what was that you ordered?" When I asked for a sweet tea one waitress said "oh we don't have that, we have unsweet tea with simple syrup" so I said that was fine. Then our waiter came by to ask if I had ordered a sweet tea, then he brought me a regular sweet tea with nothing on the side. It was just confusing and everything seemed too complicated. The whole experience was just jumbled. While I really liked the corn muffins they bring before your meal, the space and my chicken Benedict, there were a lot of things that were a miss. I would give Parish another chance as most people have a great experience here.
(3)stacey h.
Out to lunch with my daughters ....I guess a silent force was helping me not eat sweets.......the desserts aren't covered and flies are landing on them
(3)Brian D.
Their menu used to be much better, but all the vegetarian lunch options are gone, and the fish sandwich is also gone :( Great location and atmosphere still.
(3)Mary O.
We were excited to check out this restaurant, as I am a big fan of Concentric a Hospitality Group, which manages them. We made reservations for brunch on Memorial Day. We arrived a little bit early and were sat without a wait at all, which I noticed they are typically closed on Mondays, so this could have played a factor. It took about 5 minutes for our table to be greeted by our server, despite him stopping by all of the tables around ours. He finally realized he had neglected to greet us and brought us water, and offered other beverages. We just had water, although their Bloody Mary sounded delicious. We waited for our food for a little while. We were observing the restaurant and noticed a young man delivering good to a table across the restaurant, which turned out to be our food - disappointing. The food was pretty good. We ordered the fried green tomato Benedict and the American breakfast. I wanted to try the sausage but our server had informed me that he was not a fan and someone had already told him that "the sausage was bad." So I ordered their bacon, which wasn't anything special. It tasted the same as the bacon I make at home. And unfortunately my toast was rock hard. Our server took about 8 minutes to bring our check after he had already cleared out plates and we asked for it. He continued clearing other tables instead of printing and bringing our check over. It was a cool atmosphere, and the market downstairs looked awesome. However, considering the food was pretty good, but the service was lackluster at best, I'm not sure if we would return. It seemed like everyone that worked there was in high school and not well trained.
(3)Courtney S.
The words I would use describe my experience are... Subpar, mediocre, disappointing... Meh. Nothing was terrible but nothing was particularly good either. I'll start with the pros: complimentary valet parking, our server was polite, and they have patio seating. I had a hankering for raw oysters and I'd read that Parish had $1 oysters on Sunday. They are now $2 by the way. I know it's not oyster season so maybe I'm expecting too much but today's oysters, from VA, were both bland and tepid. At $24 I wanted briny or buttery or sweet. Instead I got 'meh'. I enjoyed the fries but mostly because they were salty. Mac and cheese bites were ok. Parmesan chips, ok. Strawberry and beet salad, disappointing. Paper fried chicken had a nice batter but very muted flavors. Considering the fact that this is billed as a Cajun/creole restaurant, I thought all the flavors were far too muted. Just an all around disappointing dining experience.
(2)Jason B.
This review is for Parish Marketplace on the backside of the building and downstairs. I had been visiting on weekend mornings. The food was good, the service fast and it was always packed. But recently the service hasn't been good. The cashiers that take the order either screw it up or don't know how to work the register. In the past I overlooked that because the food was still good but not today. It took forever to receive the order. We actually received it after patrons behind us in line received their orders. When we did receive it it was cold. They also sold us an OJ that they didn't have and I had to go back and get a refund on. They just don't have their operations and communications together. I won't be going back.
(2)Stephen O.
I just left the restaurant very dissatisfied with the urgency and organization as I waited for over an hour for one sandwich and a salad. I checked in on my order two times as I waited to see if may have accidentally misplaced or forgotten; first time I was told it was on it's way and the second time I found out that my order was completed but was waiting in the back because an employee did not check out on the front porch, where I was waiting for my food with friends. I am not one to make a scene when the service or product I pay for is not provided, but I do expect the poor quality of service to be acknowledged and/or compensated, with a at least a managerial apology...unless this is just the norm. So now I sit with a soggy salad and cold sandwich, feeling unappreciated and uncared for. I do not plan on returning.
(1)Matthew T.
They have a lot of annoying rules: 1. Have a reservation for your table? You can't take your seats until They are all here. Even though the restaurant is empty. 2. Have a cake you brought for your friend? It will be another $25 "cutting fee" on top of your $400 bill. 3. The food is good but they think they are the best restaurant in town and act snotty to customers. Their staff and management seemed unwelcoming from the moment I stepped in the door.
(2)Sandra F.
What an awesome place! I absolutely love the vibe, mood, décor and food. We came on a Saturday night pretty early around 5:30 p.m. so we were seated right away. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted by our server. She was very friendly and took the time to give us the daily specials and answer any questions we had. We started off with the Pimento cheese biscuits (you get three tiny biscuits), which was stuffed with pimento cheese/bacon. Very different but good. For dinner I ordered two items since I was not interested in the dinner entrees. I wanted the butternut squash salad and paired with another appetizer which is the seared scallops with oyster mushrooms, garlic grits and brown butter. Both were my absolute favorite. I'm still thinking about it and mouth still watering as I am typing this review. I paired my meals with red wine (cabernet Sauvignon) which they have a great selection and very smooth. After we ate, we went downstairs to the deli/coffee section and was eyeing all the desserts. I ended up getting the bourbon pecan pie to go. OMG!!! The best!! I like the fact that you can lounge without ordering dinner (feel free to bring your laptops and relax). Everything was a great experience and we received excellent service. I will definitely come back and perhaps try the trout or steak dinner. Restaurant and Bathroom very clean.
(4)Hart P.
Parish is a fine dining establishment. The food is well prepared and presented beautifully. The staff is well trained and professional. Costs were in line with the experience. I just was not wowed.
(3)Asma A.
This is such a cute place! You just have to come here! I came here for Sunday brunch, had reservations, but I believe you can just walk in because there were lots of available tables. The have plenty of seating area, (great for group seating): seating outside on the patio, seating downstairs in the market, and seating in the dining room! Food is good and very different: I had the Georgian trout. The coffee is also really good! I love the cute little market downstairs! The staff downstairs is also super friendly! Downstairs definitely gets a 5 star from me! My complaint is that everything on the menu is pretty much fried, I was disappointed to see the trout was fried! They should have written that on the menu! I guess if your in the mood for soul/ southern food that is different you should come here!! The other downfall was the service! Very poor service! Our food took 30 mins + to come out (we were just two people). I would understand if the food was freshly prepared, but it seemed as if the food was pre-cooked, then just re-heated. Our server seemed very zoned out (as if she was kind of high). She barely came to our table! It would have been courteous of her if she wiped the milk she spilled with a napkin instead of swiping her hands across the milk and allowing it to drip off the table for the rest of our time there. (News flash: it's liquid, you can't really sweep liquid off the table and hope it will just disappear as if it were crumbs!) Basically the entire time we had milk spilled on the side of our table that just kept on dripping!
(3)Tiffany T.
I was excited to finally try Parish, which I had heard a lot about and walked by many times. The place itself is beautiful, I love the patio and the exposed brick and high ceilings on the inside. We sat at the bar and immediately all I noticed how dirty it was, both the actual bar and behind it, which was stacked high with dirty dishes and napkins. When the food arrived both dishes were cold and didn't live up to the steep price. The poached eggs in the friend chicken biscuit were way overcooked and overall the dish needed a lot of seasoning. The french toast was inedible, but our server didn't seem surprised and quickly offered to take it off the check. Overall, we were disappointed and definitely won't be coming back.
(1)Stephen S.
The food has been decent to great on my visits here, but the service experienced on this last visit will prevent me from ever bothering to go again. I requested Parish for my birthday brunch. The wait wasn't too bad, and it was starting to die down by the time we got seated. Placing an order proved to be an ordeal though. I ordered a cocktail at the same time we ordered our food, but by the time our food eventually arrived, the cocktail never had. I would have reminded our server, but she was nowhere to be seen. I tried to ask the runner who brought the food, and he said he'd check on it after seeming put out that I bothered to ask him for anything (he was the first restaurant employee who had stopped by our table in about 45 minutes). Still no beverage, and of course water was long gone. After a couple more requests and the server trying to order the wrong drink, I finally got it, long after my food was eaten. To her credit, she didn't charge for the cocktail. The whole thing was just such a long and messy debacle that I won't go again.
(1)Chelsea H.
First experience was disappointing because we didn't get to experience it! Called ahead and made a reservation for 5 at 8:30 last night. Arrived at 8:20. No hostess greeted us and it was 10 minutes of standing by the door like a bunch of chumps before someone greeted us. We advised the frazzled man that we had a reservation at 8:30 to which he responded, "I don't see that down here, be back momentarily" and just left. Another five minutes of standing around. Man eventually came back and apologized for not having the reservation down but that it would about a 45 minute wait to get seated. Seriously? An attempt to at least accommodate us in some way for their dropping the ball would have been nice. We were sent back into the rain to try and find somewhere that wasn't packed at 8:45 pm on a Saturday night. Got drunk on margaritas instead to soothe the sting.
(1)Colette B.
Parish used to be delicious about three years ago and now I'm disappointed every time I go. Often, it's obvious that the eggs have been sitting out as they are hard and cold. The turkey had come out with a green fade in the edges. The biscuits are off-possibly too salty? And finally, you're left with a lingering stomach ache like you've been drinking aristocrat vodka all night. Needless to say, I'm disappointed that this wonderful neighborhood spot has clearly gone down the toilet.
(1)Donald L.
Parish is an under appreciated Atlanta gem. Seemly it continues to struggle to find it's stride and continues to be on the verge of good. We've been several times. When Parish first opened they served a short rib that was out of this world and I couldn't wait to return. Inexplicably they removed it from the menu and I have been hoping to see it every time I visit. Alas, it continues to be but a pleasant memory. Our last visit included the kids (young teens) for a nice evening out. We arrived for our admittedly early reservation at the same time that two bus loads of pub crawler were also arriving. To the shock and horror of the other diners we endured 40 minutes of loud, drunken young men and women celebrating bocce' ball? Not going to hold that against them as I get the need to promote the place to the young crowd it was just unfortunate that it had to be at the expense of my visit not to mention my fellow diners who seemed genuinely upset. Our table ordered many of the entrees and we eagerly sampled each others choices. I preferred the pan seared trout. Overall, I like the place. Too bad this one visit was ruined. I'm sure I will return in hopes of finding the long lost short rib.
(3)Bill F.
Really disappointing evening tonight at Parish. The new concept & menu is limited and complex. It's hard to choose something because nothing is 100% what you want so you are forced to compromise. It took over 15 minutes to get a glass of wine and a bourbon delivered to the table because the bar was swamped by six drink orders yet there were maybe 20 people in the entire restaurant at the time and at least 3 people behind the bar. Sorry to see the changes that were made and the apparent struggles the restaurant is having. Sometimes change is not warranted.
(1)Cody L.
Went on Saturday night with a group of 13. We all ordered drinks, which were good, but took about 15 minutes to recieve. Upon ordering food, they brought out meals one at a time, so people were waiting to eat thinking other's food was coming shortly, which was a bad assumption. The total time from the first person to get thier food to the last was about half an hour. I ordered a wedge salad for dinner, which they completely forgot to bring. The waitress was walking around our table for 10-15 minutes after delieverying the last plate they had and never noticed I had not recieved my food. They also forgot sides for 3 or 4 people in our group. Upon complaining they came and mentioned they would not charge me for the salad they didn't deliver. I went home after 2 hours and had a bowl of Chex cereal instead. I would avoid this place, just not worth the money.
(1)Jeff T.
Came for early dinner on New Years Eve. Poor service. Quality of food received was poor and undercooked. Will avoid coming here again.
(1)Tom C.
I went to Parish for brunch recently and had a great meal. The fried green tomatoes benedict was both clever and well-done. The biscuit on which it rested was really very, very good. The eggs were just a bit over-cooked, though. Service was actually pretty good, despite my fears. (I'd heard horror stories.) The decor inside is nice and comfortable. The thing is, it doesn't really jump out at me as a place I'm dying to go back to. For the price, it's a bit underwhelming. It's not the kind of place I'd take someone to impress them, unless they were only concerned with how much money I'm spending. But, it is not disappointing.
(3)Theresa S.
Went for Restaurant Week. Good value for the 3 courses at $25 but not sure if I will be back. While it was tasty food, it is pricey and gets really noisy (can't have a conversation noisy). I would be willing to check out Bantam&Biddy for chicken....so perhaps go to Parish for other entrees. I was a little disappointed that I was told the fried chicken was 2 chicken breasts (which would have meant a little meal tomorrow) but because it was RW menu....only one small de-boned chicken breast came with the entree. Collard greens great. Not a fan of carrot puree. It was moist and tasty but I was sad there was a little unclear communication coming from the waitstaff vs the actual RW menu. Tomato basil soup was solid. The No Flour Chocolate cake and pistachio ice cream was good too but the portion was minute. Maybe a victim of RW again??? I don't know but I haven't experienced other restaurants downsizing for RW. :( I liked that there was no corking fee for the first wine bottle and the confusing but stellar wine specials they have on Tues & Thurs (pay the price of one glass and get the whole bottle - so if you are splitting the bottle with a friend - quite a deal! Maybe that makes up for $25 fried chicken :) Service started strong but faltered as the place got more busy. Had to flag down server for the check. Manager came by to see how our meal was. Valet was perfect.
(3)Jason M.
This place is pretty mediocre. Had a terrible brunch here weeks ago, and then I had a totally mediocre dinner here last night. At that brunch they brought out this terrible lukewarm coffee. I felt weird asking for them to warm my coffee, because I figured they'd just microwave the coffee I already had, so I told the waiter that my friend put his thumb in my coffee so he'd bring me a fresh cup. That turned out to be lukewarm, too. Guess I got what I deserved for framing my friend for thumb crimes. Anyway, everybody says the food from the downstairs market is amazing. I guess the downstairs market is like Cinderella and the upstairs restaurant is like the evil step-sisters that keep her locked away.
(2)Christopher S.
I finally gave in after hearing mixed reviews. I just want to say that everything negative I've heard has officially been confirmed. What a waste. This could be a gem but due to the uncharismatic front of house, as well the wait staff (which seemed to be moving at a glacial space) there is no reason to come here. The food is generic and I will say that the three stars and a half that Parish currently has is generous.
(2)Jessica S.
The food was delicious, better than I expected. Out waiter was very nice and friendly. Nice atmosphere, overall great dining experience. We ate at the restaurant but there was also what looks like a coffee shop downstairs which I would like to try next time.
(5)Julie E.
My husband and I had a Concentrics gift card (the restaurant group that runs Parish) and decided to combine it with Concentrics "Summer Swag" discounts for a meal at Parish two weeks ago. We made our reservations through Open Table for dinner, and off we went. I admit I was a little worried about bad service based on some of the reviews here, but that was not our experience at all. We were a little late due to ATL construction traffic, and the staff was very kind about it. We arrived early, so it was not very crowded, and our server--Isaiah--was the best! He made great recommendations and was attentive. Since we had a gift card, we had the works--pimento cheese biscuits (good but biscuits a wee bit dry for me), cucumber gazpacho (delicious), butternut squash salad (delicious), fried chicken (very delicious and two HUGE breasts!), trout (delicious) and banana bread pudding (very good). I thought the portions and pricing were spot on except for the cocktails/wine which I thought were a little high (but they do have very good house cocktails--I had the Capone--yummy!). All told, our meal was around $100 with drinks, apps, entrees, and dessert which I thought was very reasonable. We liked our first meal so much, we returned to Parish for dinner last night, and though we didn't splurge as much this time, the service (this time by Joy) and quality of the meal was still spot on. My hubs had the pork plate (the pork was ridiculously tender and delicious) and I had the steak frites (the beef was like butter) and we were well pleased. After dinner, we strolled downstairs and picked up some brownies and bread before heading home. BTW, we had no problem with parking since Parish offers complimentary valet for the dinner hours.
(5)John A.
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon while doing a Beltline walk and sat upstairs shortly after they opened that portion - so there was no one in there. Seated at the bar we had a decent cocktail and some $1 oysters. Oysters were fresh. Bartenders were decent and the atmosphere was just fine with no one else in there. Can't speak for other times of the day/week - but recommend last Sunday afternoon (or whenever they open) for a relaxing time.
(3)Henrik C.
Went here for sunday brunch. The restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs area. The upstairs is a regular restaurant. Downstairs is a communal type table and a store with organic food. The service was attentive and the food was excellent. Parking can be a challenge, but otherwise a great place to start the day.
(4)Cassi F.
We went to Parish for dinner around 7:00 and the place was dead which immediately concerned us. After dining here we couldn't understand why it wasn't busier because the service and food were really good! We ordered the poached pears to start...which I wouldn't recommend...that is the only complaint I have about this place though. We had dinner, dessert, and my husband had a couple drinks and coffee after dinner. Everything that we ate and drank, besides the pears, was presented well and was really yummy. I would definitely try this place out again!
(4)Anastasiya L.
The place was very stylish, I liked the layout. Personnel was friendly, even though they looked short staffed. The food was good, I had green tomato Benedict, tasted great. I liked their barista bar downstairs, you can just walk there directly from the Beltline and grab coffee or chill there. The location of the place is very nice, after a good brunch you can enjoy a nice walk to Piedmont park
(4)Samuel B.
So I have been here three times and I will sum up as best as I can; for every occasion there is a Parrish. Jason and his family, owners of the restaurant group, have create a great concept. Whether I stop in for a date night, wine tasting, or gatorade after a long belt line run, I find what I need in a convenient and affordable manner. I have been to the oyster and beer night specials on sundays, fantastic if I do say so myself. Note, the beer specials are not for miller high life, but craft beer! So beer snobs, do not fear this special. Additionally the first friday of every month is a wine tasting. I went with a few friends (get there early to secure seats together) and took a first date there as well. After about glass number 4 we really chowed down on the meat and cheese plate. The grainy mustard seed and bacon fat was perfect when drinking the light red wines. Jason was playing the role of sommelier and dutifully explained everything we tasted and kept us filled to the brim! It was a great night for $30. Just don't be foolish like myself and try to keep drinking the night away at Barcelona afterwards without eating too much!! Finally, the market at Parrish is fantastic and offers delectably smelling items and I cannot wait to try them. My only experience is with the cold beverage container after a long run. In out, sweat a bit, and the staff and patron understand the very mixed crowd (read hipsters in comfy chairs with coffee and laptops, families on patios eating, and runners getting a post run snack or beverage). Hope ya'll find the right time to make your own Parrish visit.
(5)Jonathan H.
The food is excellent, the restaurant and patio are beautiful, and the staff are very accommodating and kind. The grilled chicken sandwich with lemon mayo is really great. I highly recommend this place for dinner or just a quick cup of coffee.
(5)Allison J.
This was our second try at Parish. Both times we were there for brunch and both times we had good, not great service but really good food. Our experience has on both occasions left us feeling lack luster with the service. I won't go into detail about last time but on this trip, we ate our whole meal and received our bill without ever being asked about refills. Everyone is friendly just not attentive. We got out before the major Sunday brunch crowd arrived.
(3)Julie S.
I came here on New Years Day and had the best experience. I loved my bloody mary & thought the burger was phenominal. My boyfriend ordered the mimosa and the fried oysters with grits and they were equally incredible. I plan on coming back soon!
(5)Ned G.
Tldr: Go to the market downstairs for very good casual breakfast or lunch. Don't bother with upstairs. So take the three stars with a grain of salt, it's the average of the four I would give parish market (downstairs) and the 2 I'd give upstairs. Downstairs: you walk in (back entrance) to a casual seating area where you can order coffee out front with some self serve pastries, get the chocolate croissant. There is also a back counter that you can order breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast has limited options but is quite tasty whatever you order, very good grits. The sandwich options have all been great with the BBQ pork sandwich being well worth the mess and sauce on my tie. Upstairs: this is the more formal seating option that you enter from out front. The scallop appetizer was quite good, But it was pretty downhill from there, with main course running in the mid $20s I had certain expectations. I had a fried fish dish, can't remember the fish, that was basically unseasoned with undercooked potatoes and a tasteless garlic sauce. Service was enthusiastic and though very kind, but service could save the main course.
(3)Meagan M.
Upon arriving just after 7 PM we were immediately sat. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks and even longer for the appetizers we ordered. The food was really the saving grace. A bit over priced, but still great food. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and only were able to get 2 rounds of drinks. Some appetizers arrived after the entrees. Once we were full and ready to leave, we headed downstairs for the restrooms and a sweet bite to go. When looking for some goodies we noticed all of the Magic Bars were full of bugs. When we pointed it out to the girl behind the counters she joked about eating it. No apology and never saw her remove them. Probably won't be back here anytime soon.
(2)Alie C.
I love the downstairs. If I was writing a review simply about that it would be 4-5 stars. However the upstairs is always a let down. Even when I come and sit at the bar. The bartender is never great, nor are the drinks.
(3)Michael E.
I've been to Parish several times for dinner--on my latest trip, I had the Rainbow Trout. Go on Tuesday or Thursday to get a bottle of wine for the price of a glass. The service at Parish is excellent in my experience. It's a bit on the pricy side, but if you manage to go when it isn't busy, they'll treat you like royalty. Recommended!
(4)Desarae J.
Great service. Long wait time on a Sunday morning but it was worth the wait. Good food, good drinks and celebrity sightings were icing on the cake! Love the ambiance and the wait staff were hard working. Street parking is scarce, but it's a nice area to walk.
(5)Mick D.
I finally got to visit Parish for an actual dinner this time. And I'm glad I did. They delivered exactly the kind of service and attention to detail I've come to expect from the Concentrics family of restaurants. Service was attentive, swift, and precise. Food & drink were delicious. The atmosphere is dark & comfortable. Lots of exposed brick and some creative New Orleans flavored lighting helps, and makes for good aesthetics. I very much enjoyed my ginger-beer. (I'll have the dark & stormy later.) I don't know which brand they're pouring, but it was crisp and sweet and full of good ginger. I had the burger. It is a total crowd pleaser, but next time I'm following my instincts and trying the pork chop. And the Fried Chicken? Let me tell you, it is a hands-down winner. You can't go wrong with this dish. Staff must get a great workout going up and down those stairs. But it doesn't stop them from being friendly and professional. I'll be looking forward to my next visit here. Holler if you're coming with.
(4)Jane G.
Very poor service, when I expressed dissatisfaction with the service I was met with defensive reactions. Done and done.
(1)Jeremy K.
The cafe below is suuuuuper slow service. The food is just okay, but it's pretty expensive. I dunno about the restaurant upstairs but the cafe below is subpar. I won't recommend. Unless you just like waiting for 45 min.
(1)Robert L.
I live in the neighborhood, and used to go downstairs for breakfast. Now, you literally could not pay me to go there after two recent failed trips. I will pay through the nose for food as long as it lives up to the prices and the service is good, and I don't even mind paying a good bit if the food is very good but not amazing but the service is consistently good. But Parish is an amazing mixture of arrogance, pretension, excessive prices, bland food, poor execution, and thoroughly incompetent and unpleasant staff. Stay away. One silver lining: the building used to be a burned-out graffiti-covered eyesore like the ones where they hid dead bodies in "The Wire." And they have made it absolutely beautiful. So I can recommend looking at it. From the outside.
(1)Sandra C.
I got the fried oysters and grits. Service was okay. Went for Saturday morning brunch and the food came out separately for our party so we had to wait. Entree wasn't hot on arrival. Grits were flavorless and their cheese grits just means a couple pieces of shredded cheese sprinkled on top. Fried oysters were breaded and fried well, but oysters didn't taste that great and the bed of sauteed spinach it was sitting on was soggy and very oily. Coffee was cold. Friend's fried chicken benedict was extremely dry and tough. So tough that she had trouble cutting into it with her knife and ended up not even finishing half of it. I asked for hot sauce and the server brought us an empty hot sauce bottle...... It was not busy at all so there wasn't really an explanation for the bad food and whatever service. I ended up paying $23 (incl. Tip) for mediocre service and less than mediocre food. The ambiance of the place was nice and they had a cute market/deli downstairs that I didn't get to check out. For that, I'd give half a star so I'll round up and give two stars
(2)Ivan S.
Match.com . Like so many people, I did my time with online dating. I tried to be matched. I let Neil Clark Warren peer into my black heart. I'm not going to totally discount the experience; I met some nice people, but it didn't work out. I saw some boobies, had some girls laugh in my face, but overall, it wasn't HORRIBLE. It just didn't work out for me. In fact, I ended up finding my mate the old-fashioned way--by having my father, the King, marry me off to the princess of a rival kingdom to consecrate a strategic pact. What does this have to do with Parish? Nothing. Well, everything. I kept thinking about Match when we had brunch at Parish recently. Let me rewind. For those of you who've dated online, you know about those pictures. Yeah, THOSE pictures. The profile pics of Dreamy McHottie, strumming his six-string or showing off her high score on Left 4 Dead. The ones that make you stop and click, click a few profiles more, and then you click back and then think, "Nah. This has got to be fake." You read the profile: "Some girls compare me to Ryan Gosling, whoever that is. I'm a little out of the loop, having just spent the past few years in Guyana for the Peace Corp before starting up this hedge fund. But those years really gave me time to explore the collected works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Neruda." Wink, message, date! Yes! Disappointment. It had been a while since I'd been to Parish, despite my initial (4 star) positive thoughts. Even though I hadn't updated my review, I'd had a few underwhelming meals and I hadn't gotten around to returning. Brunch, though, called. Everything that I'd originally liked was still there. It's a beautiful space, attention-getting even. Oh groovy online picture girl, with that effervescent smile, beer-making kit, and copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 in a mylar bag, yes, you've got my attention. The menu reads awesome. House-made corned beef hash with horseradish cream? Ginger sage sausage? Yum! Why, yes, swimsuit model on eHarmony, I DO believe you code Python in your spare time! But then....ok, another tangent here. I hate the word "Meh." It's so overused to the point that "meh" is the "meh" of responses. It's lazy and it ranks up there with emoticons on my Internet annoyance list. That said, my food was....meh. The eggs were overdone. The potatoes were almost to the point of burnt. My wife's ginger-sage sausage was dry and actually kind of mealy. And, for the love of the Waffle House, would you people stop calling home fries "hash browns?" Jesus, people, they're fucking HOME FRIES. Anyway, while the menu read great, the execution was not. To finally kill off my extended metaphor, your online date showed up and turned out that she was bo-RING. Dull. It's not like she was evil, but you've had more fun interacting with a Speak and Spell. In fact, I don't think she IS as equally comfortable at both the opera as she is at a football game. Bah! Disappointed. OK, the service was good and the market downstairs is adorable. These are the reason why I'm sticking with 3 stars. The execution on the food, though, has missed its mark too many times for me.
(3)Lily M.
Beautiful restaurant with very good food. A great place if you are looking to have a long, leisurely meal as the food/drinks did take longer than expected.
(4)Benjamin G.
Can't comment on anything from the restaurant portion, but the market is pretty awesome. The entire downstairs of Parish is like a coffee shop and cafe mash-up with tons of tables, cozy chairs, low lighting, and good music. I came in when they opened at 8am to work for a bit and I loved the atmosphere. They have self-serve pastries and self-serve drip coffee. You can order everything under the sun as far as tea, lattes, etc go. The rest of the market has all types of awesome comestibles. Breads, olive oils, wine, drinks, sandwiches, and other small items. It's a pretty cool place to score some fun items for the dinner table with friends. The outdoor area is awesome, too. A nice spot for a BeltLine respite or a good place to read a book. I'm a fan for sure. Looking forward to heading back for another morning session!
(4)F J.
Had a really bad experience here last night that compelled me to write a Yelp review. Went here on Valentine's Day with my husband. We are usually not into going to themed Valentine's dinners but I had received an email from Parish weeks before touting how awesome its special menu was going to be, with raw bar, so we decided to give it a go. Arrived at 8:15 for an 8:15 reservation. No one was at the front of the restaurant checking anyone in, so we waited for a while, trying to make eye contact with anyone who worked there. It was clear the place was a little backed up from the few couples who were already waiting to be seated. After about 8 minutes, hostess finally comes over, and not in a friendly way asks us if we have a reservation. I confirm that we do. She tells me it's going to take around 5 to 10 minutes for a table to clear up for us, so we can have a seat at the bar or at the little bar table things they have. We sit at one of the small marble tables. There is definitely a waitress taking orders and serving drinks to tables next to us, but no one comes and takes our order. FORTY minutes later, hostess tells us our table is ready. No apologies about the wait. Our waitress comes over to take our drink order. She doesn't apologize about the wait either. We tell her we want to order right away as well. (Because we'd been eyeing the menu for a cool 40 minutes by then.) After telling her we want the orders, she literally just walks away. Which was weird. When she finally comes back, my husband tells her, "We would like to continue ordering." While we are in the middle of ordering, her head keeps turning over her left shoulder as she is clearly paying attention to something the hostess is saying to her. Again, while I am speaking she abruptly walks away, goes and talks to the hostess, and comes back and tells us to pick up where we left off. WHAT KIND OF SERVICE IS THIS. We were so distracted by how bad the service was and how long we'd had to wait, we ended up ordering sparsely so we could leave early. I honestly felt bad for the people in there who were taking Valentine's Day really seriously because the service and wait could have really ruined a dinner you wanted to be special. The food was fine. At one point right before we left another employee was circulating around the tables weakly apologizing about the wait. No offer to comp anything. The best service of the night was from the valet guys. The whole experience really just felt like there was no one person who cared whatsoever about customer experience or whose job it was to keep everything running smoothly. I had always tried to like this place in the past because it's got a great decor and vibe, and I love oysters, as well as their little market underneath the main restaurant, but I will not be going back.
(1)Mike S.
Delicious food. A solid assortment of food to select from, all of which I wanted to try. Having been to New Orleans multiple times and enjoying the atmosphere and food, Parish definitely gave me a little feel of NOLA in Atlanta. Food and drinks were all great. Only issue was drinks were a little slow from the bar, and servers were hit or miss. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, however whenever you needed someone they didn't seem to be there. There is a great coffee shop downstairs that I intend to hit in the future.
(4)Leena P.
Great service and large portions. Good study spot during the week. Had a but if a wait in the weekend but overall timely service. Wasn't impressed with fried chicken Benedict though.
(4)Thomas S.
Went for Valentine's Day and wanted to echo the experience of the other posters. There was never a bright spot along the way and I can't say that I ever plan on going back or recommending this restaurant to anyone. 1) Had a 730 reservation and arrived at 730. Hostess could not find my name and called over someone to help. I was then told that I had shown up a day late and I had made my reservation for Friday. I then proceeded to provide the email confirmation showing that my reservation was, indeed, for Saturday and was told that "they would do what they could" and provided us a small table where we were assured we could order drinks 2) After sitting at this small table for over 30 minutes without being approached by anyone at the restaurant we walked up to the bar ourselves. While waiting at the bar with everyone else that had reservations but could not be seated, we noticed that people that had later reservations were being seated before us, so we politely asked the hostess where we were in line. Without making eye contact, the hostess took us to a table and told us that a waiter was on the way. 3) It was now 820 and we had not even been offered a drink and not a single person had apologized or even mentioned the delays or slow service. Unfortunately things never got better.We finally ordered and got our drinks another 35 minutes later (now closing in on 9 pm). After we had continued to sit and wait and even shared a joke with other customers about the debacle, the waiter came back around 930 and told me that they were out of the lamb that I had ordered. 4) Once all was said and done, we opted out of even looking at a dessert menu and still did not manage to get out of the restaurant until close to 1030. Never once was there an apology or offering to have anything comped. The meal and experience was a total disaster and I have zero intentions of ever returning.
(1)Shayan K.
Parish has perished, especially on Valentine's Day! Reservation at 8, seated at 830. Our free chips and water gets served at 9. Waiter stops by only 2 times in the first hour. I complain to manager at 915. Complementary drink and desert. Another hour wait for our dinner. Had to find waiter to pay. Finally left at 1030, 2 1/2 hour dinner. Never coming here again.
(1)Mindy S.
This is only referring to the downstairs cafe/coffee shop. The coffee is excellent and there is plenty of seating. It is a great place to get some work done, read a book, or visit with friends. There is a comfy couch area, a large bar-like group table, and several smaller tables. There is also some outdoor seating. I've only ate here once, and the food was pretty typical for a cafe. Overall a great place!
(4)Peter E.
Disappointed they don't have any vegan dishes. Even the almond milk is sweetened (which is not vegan). Service is sketchy. The location is nice though.
(2)Lexie C.
we went for NYE dinner and I'm shocked we weren't still there for New Years Day brunch. Dinner took nearly 3 hours- we're just proud we survived.
(1)Nicole L.
Very slow at flipping tables. Had to keep asking server for condiments. Food was cold. If you are going to wait for a table, Parish is not worth it. You should just wait for the long line to go down at Highland Bakery. So not worth it. Oh, by the way do not honor military veterans.
(1)Lauren H.
I love Parish Market for lunch or coffee. It's my go to Sunday afternoon spot to get some work done and have some yummy food. Some of my favorite foods are: Spinach Salad, Breakfast Club, and the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. Beware that it can be a little hard to find a seat downstairs on the weekends!
(5)Darren D.
Got here a little early the place was empty and they would not seat us till the other two arrived. I do not care how good the food will be. Never coming back. We could not even get a cup a coffee.
(1)Pierce A.
Hipster waitress needs to go and find her calling because food and waiting tables are not it. Forgot side dish twice. Did not visit the table often enough to keep three of us happy, and then closed the meal with ' do you want dessert or do you just want the check. She seemed totally bored and over it all. Gnocchi was good, but not at all like typical so I was a big surprises . Where the Hell is our waitress !! There are only about six tables !
(3)Lauren B.
Bloody Mary was thin and lacked substantial taste. Shrimp and grits were extremely underwhelming. Not a strong flavor (expected spicy or flavorful, not the case). One of my shrimp had the hard shell still on it. Skip the oysters all together. Food came out cold.
(2)Yvette H.
Came here on a Thursday with bride-to-be and wedding party prior to our bachelorette winery tour. Weekday brunch is downstaris only- the market dining area. It was the perfect little nook to spend a casual brunch. All the crafty decor and atmosphere were lovely. The menu is small, but the food is great. We basically ordered everything off it, and enjoyed it all. Also got some croissants that were delicious!
(5)Thomas D.
We came with a party of nine. It took forever to get seated with nobody there on a Sunday funday. Nobody came to ask us for a water for 20 minutes. We ordered 5 dozen oysters 2 hours ago and have only gotten 1 and the first dozen were terrible. Why do you make us wait so long when nobody is here and blame it on the shuckers? Ugh so annoying
(2)Michelle B.
Sat outdoors on a bit of a chilly day with my friend and her dog. A really cute restaurant/cafe, especially inside. Only con was that I had to go inside to get the menu and order and they don't have full wait service. I had the tomato basil soup (bowl) which was really good but it was a little smaller than I expected. I can't even imagine how small the cup size would be.
(3)Pierce A.
Hipster waitress needs to go and find her calling because food and waiting tables are not it. Forgot side dish twice. Did not visit the table often enough to keep three of us happy, and then closed the meal with ' do you want dessert or do you just want the check. She seemed totally bored and over it all. Gnocchi was good, but not at all like typical so I was a big surprises . Where the Hell is our waitress !! There are only about six tables !
(3)Lauren B.
Bloody Mary was thin and lacked substantial taste. Shrimp and grits were extremely underwhelming. Not a strong flavor (expected spicy or flavorful, not the case). One of my shrimp had the hard shell still on it. Skip the oysters all together. Food came out cold.
(2)David M.
First visit, and it won't be my last. Great location and the restaurant itself is really interesting and it has a large bar, and a small cafe downstairs that is great for coffee. They give you homemade chips to start, which are tasty. Then we had the peel and eat shrimp and oysters. For dinner, we had the salmon, steak and frites, and gnocchi. Tried the carrots and Brussels sprouts as sides and they rocked. Service was really good and cannot wait to return, perhaps for brunch.
(4)Michelle B.
Sat outdoors on a bit of a chilly day with my friend and her dog. A really cute restaurant/cafe, especially inside. Only con was that I had to go inside to get the menu and order and they don't have full wait service. I had the tomato basil soup (bowl) which was really good but it was a little smaller than I expected. I can't even imagine how small the cup size would be.
(3)Thomas D.
We came with a party of nine. It took forever to get seated with nobody there on a Sunday funday. Nobody came to ask us for a water for 20 minutes. We ordered 5 dozen oysters 2 hours ago and have only gotten 1 and the first dozen were terrible. Why do you make us wait so long when nobody is here and blame it on the shuckers? Ugh so annoying
(2)Darren D.
Got here a little early the place was empty and they would not seat us till the other two arrived. I do not care how good the food will be. Never coming back. We could not even get a cup a coffee.
(1)Lauren H.
I love Parish Market for lunch or coffee. It's my go to Sunday afternoon spot to get some work done and have some yummy food. Some of my favorite foods are: Spinach Salad, Breakfast Club, and the Roasted Turkey Sandwich. Beware that it can be a little hard to find a seat downstairs on the weekends!
(5)Mary O.
We were excited to check out this restaurant, as I am a big fan of Concentric a Hospitality Group, which manages them. We made reservations for brunch on Memorial Day. We arrived a little bit early and were sat without a wait at all, which I noticed they are typically closed on Mondays, so this could have played a factor. It took about 5 minutes for our table to be greeted by our server, despite him stopping by all of the tables around ours. He finally realized he had neglected to greet us and brought us water, and offered other beverages. We just had water, although their Bloody Mary sounded delicious. We waited for our food for a little while. We were observing the restaurant and noticed a young man delivering good to a table across the restaurant, which turned out to be our food - disappointing. The food was pretty good. We ordered the fried green tomato Benedict and the American breakfast. I wanted to try the sausage but our server had informed me that he was not a fan and someone had already told him that "the sausage was bad." So I ordered their bacon, which wasn't anything special. It tasted the same as the bacon I make at home. And unfortunately my toast was rock hard. Our server took about 8 minutes to bring our check after he had already cleared out plates and we asked for it. He continued clearing other tables instead of printing and bringing our check over. It was a cool atmosphere, and the market downstairs looked awesome. However, considering the food was pretty good, but the service was lackluster at best, I'm not sure if we would return. It seemed like everyone that worked there was in high school and not well trained.
(3)Whitney H.
I really enjoyed coming here for dinner last night. Not a lot of people were there and it was quiet and very intimate. The ambience is very casual and at times I really don't feel like I'm in a conventional restaurant. It's more like a coffeehouse/bistro. The sandwich that I ordered, chicken salad... It was perfect. (Sidenote: it's always hard to find good chicken salad because people make itwith too much mayonnaise) Definitely is going to be a spot for me to dwell some nights during the week.
(5)Sara R.
Dined on a crazy Saturday night of the Beltline Lantern Parade. Had a reservation and were seated quickly. Sat towards the back overlooking the restaurant. Great viewing but incredibly loud as the bar noise enters into this area. If you want quieter experience, sit towards front (Highland Ave). The service was excellent. Our server, Kaylee, was friendly, attentive, helpful (gluten free options) and great energy for the eve. The mussels were OK, a little on the bland side. The toasted bread that came with them for "dunking" was very good. The kale salad was highly recommended. Again OK, too drenched in dressing. Friends had the salmon which they raved about and the burger on a gluten free bun! The gluten free bun is not mentioned on the menu but available. Big plus. The menu is fairly limited but definitely worth trying again. Awesome location on the Beltline. Downstairs looks like an excellent drop in (no reservation) casual option.
(4)Sachi K.
I've been to the cafe downstairs multiple times but never knew that the restaurant upstairs was a step up. The service was good & our food came out quickly. I ordered the chilaquiles which were middle of the road. My boyfriend's dish was very good though. The smoked salmon, breakfast potatoes, & hollandaise sauce were on point!
(4)Eric K.
This review is for the back parish market (downstairs) Save this one for the belt line tourists. Locals can do much better. To start the muffins, scones and pastries were sold out. Our order: cafe au lait, coffee, granola and a sausage and egg on ciabatta What we got: A watery, tasteless drink that resembled a coffee concoction. A bowl of slushy yogurt with fruit. When I hunted down the server to inquire about the missing granola I was told, "oh, sorry. We ran out." A partially cooked sausage patty on ciabatta and some cold self serve decaf as that was all that was left. Underwhelming. Let the tourist support it
(2)Tatiana H.
I was able to check out Parish with a friend who used to be in the food industry. Despite being grilled about menu details, our waiter was definitely on his game and so kind about it! For example, I learned that the carpaccio is made using a sirloin cut of beef, the gnocchi are sautéed in butter immediately after being boiled, and the shrimp for the gazpacho are poached. We ordered the Roasted Eggplant to start with, and I was hoping for more of a baba ghanoush flavor. Instead, I feel that the overuse of lemon really distracted me from the actual roasted eggplant, and I felt like I was eating hummus instead. Still, it was cheap, smooth, and light. Our second appetizer--the Chicken Liver Mousse--was truly lovely. Presentation was chic, and the mousse was melt-in-your-mouth. Oh, and the onion jam was a great addition to the other condiments for that sweet+salty+sour combination. For entrées, I ordered the Parisian Gnocchi and my friend ordered the Pork Schnitzel. I didn't particularly find his to be out-of-this-world, but I really enjoyed mine. The perfectly cooked little potato pillows were fun to eat, the goat cheese gave the dish a kick, and the tomato butter was not overpowering. That plate was licked clean. The restaurant itself is quite gorgeous, with your typical vintage, warehouse district brick interior but with an elegant, warm-wooded gastropub feel. I just have to reiterate that I loved our waiter; he had such an enthusiasm and passion for Parish and the menu, and he even gave us a little history lesson of what existed before the restaurant came along. I also took a peek of the market downstairs. If I had known this little café existed, I probably would have skipped Inman Perk every time. So, I'll be sure to study, read, and of course, munch on their sammies & other made-to-order meals when I come back!
(4)Helen C.
Very cool place located right off the beltline. We went downstairs for coffee (super good!) and upstairs for brunch. Both have great customer service, friendly for all ages, and very cool decor. Parking is limited so be careful of this (carpool). All of our friends ordered different items off the menu and all seemed delicious. Sadly being the only one with macros to worry about I had to order specialty. Luckily our waiter was very cool and patient about this. So if you are on a diet, this place is diet friendly! I got 2 egg whites, strawberry with blueberries and pineapple fruit mix, and bacon and potatoes (for rickys carbs and protein before the gym). I really liked my breakfast and def will be back! Highly recommend for people of all ages!
(5)Jeff P.
Another east side destination restaurant. Hands down one of the prettiest restaurants and patios in the city. Food and service spot on. A great place to hang for Sunday brunch.
(4)Claire H.
August 15th Dinner A fabulous night with no flaws! I definitely want to say something about the service. Never in my life have I been treated so kindly at an Atlanta restaurant. Parish is Georgia's hidden treasure that everyone should know about! Kaylee is the definition of a world class waitress! She attended to our needs in a respectful and timely manner. She is also so sweet in personable and makes me feel very welcomed every time I return! The service there is world class and at the same time very personable. Tonight I enjoyed the Charred Eggplant, Tomato salad with red wine vinegar with Salmon and Avocado, and to top it all off beautiful Cream Puffs for dessert. My friend had never been there before and she loved everything about the food and beautiful aesthetic of the restaurant ! This place is amazing I would recommend it to anyone in the Atlanta area. I will continue to return for a long time! Thank you Parish!
(5)Lindsay E.
Tasty breakfast in a fun part of town and with pretty good service. I hate waking up early on the mornings, so when my company asked us all to join together at Parish for breakfast, I expected it to be worth it. My American Breakfast dish met expectations, for the most part. Everything tastes very, very good. The frost were very creamy, the bacon done just the way I like it, and my eggs were perfect, too. I also appreciated the real butter brought out with my breakfast. I would have liked to see less grease/water surrounding my egg, and the plating isn't especially beautiful, but if what you want is a hearty first meal, then Parish delivers. I also appreciated their hot tea selection. I wish I'd counted how many there were, but I think there were at least 7, including chamomile, peppermint, and orange pekoe. The guy sitting next to me got their homemade granola and said it was the best he's ever had. I didn't get to taste it, but it did look delicious. It was also the prettiest looking plate on the table. The atmosphere is very calming, especially for a morning-hater like myself. We sat at a very large table, and it fit all ten of us with room to spare. Around 8:30, other single parties filtered in with their laptops and books for their relaxing breakfast, too. Breakfast time parking was relaxing, too! There were plenty of spaces on the street and in the lot behind the restaurant.
(4)Luckie D.
Located just minutes from downtown in the gentrified section of the Old Fourth Ward / OFW is Parish, where the food matters and service can peacefully coexist with a certain casualness. It's a meet point for tourist, OTP'ers, Buckites and neighborhood folks. The place has it's soul back with a comfortable energy and understated vibe. Food- The Shrimp and Grits were tender and creamy the waffle with bacon inside was creative but I did miss the pancakes! Brunch lived up to expectations although nobody opted for a mimosa or bloody-Mary. Service Rob, Peter and Dwight ensured the afternoon was a success. All is right with the word again......The last visit must have been a bad dream. The PARISH I know is BACK!
(4)Bori B.
Always love Parish every time I go. I went here to meet up with a friend for breakfast and have had brunch here a few times on weekends. The eggs benedict here is greattttttt and the brunch atmosphere on the weekends is great! Make sure to get reservations on the weekends since it does get busy. They offer valet parking but you can usually find street parking as well. It's in old fourth ward, which is a great little upcoming area in Atlanta.
(4)Brian S.
We went there for brunch on a Saturday morning and were thoroughly impressed. Our server was top-notch, and all of the entrees ordered were very good. My favorite was the fried chicken Benedict. It probably wasn't the most healthy thing on the menu, but the wonderful flavor quickly soothed my guilty conscience.
(4)Gillian R.
We stopped in after a run on the Beltline for breakfast. The menu wasn't large, but we both found something that sounded delicious. We enjoyed the patio. The service was a little spotty (I don't think we ever got the juice we ordered), but I've had far worse. The food was decent, but it didn't blow me away. I can get better for less (Thumbs Up) or a little bit fancier for about the same price. The market downstairs looks super cute and I look forward to the chance to explore it more! I suspect the restaurant is better for lunch or dinner than it was for breakfast.
(3)Brian E.
Wish I could give 10 stars. Beautiful setting. Right on the Beltline...really unique and delicious menu--this place can hold its own with any eatery in Atlanta. What really set them apart was the outstanding service--really above and beyond. My friend and I ordered a craft cocktail that neither of us liked...our server saw it sitting there at the end of the meal and took it off the bill--she insisted over my protests. I was perfectly content paying for the drink but she wouldn't hear of it. Then we narrowed our dessert choice down to 2 while our server was there...they were out of the one we chose, so she brought the other one on the house. Parish will now be the first place I think of whenever I want to eat out in Atlanta.
(5)Troy S.
Wow, this place ended up being a huge disappointment and from the sound of things from my friends that were eating with me, this place used to be so much better. As you can see from my previous reviews, my one star reviews are few and far between. I really hate dogging small businesses but my one star review won't be enough to change their rating but I do hope they will see it and recognize they need to step up their game. We had a group of 7 for brunch and I was the only first-timer. Our server acknowledged us but didn't return for 15 minutes to take our drink order--literally. Thank goodness that my pomegranate mimosa tasted as good as it did. I ordered the shrimp and grits--one of my friends said he had it before and loved it. Boy did he regret saying that--perhaps he had a previous generation of their shrimp and grits. When my plate arrived, I felt like it was a joke. The grits were plopped on a large plate that didn't fill the plate and topped with these chef boyardee-style micro shrimp. I swear, these have to be the tiniest shrimp ever made--smaller than the tip of my pinky finger. They should be embarrassed to ever use a shrimp like this. I tried to be a good sport and take a couple of bites, but the flavor was lacking. I did what I never do--I sent it back. The rest of my friends all thought the food was boring and uninspired. I even ate one of girlfriends pancakes and it was very meh. No surprise that when I wanted to return my food and throughout the rest of the meal, our server remained MIA. She was nice and all when we could find her. I waited tables for a number of years and was watching--it wasn't like she had too many tables so I don't know what was going on. Inevitably, Parish will never get me back in the door again. My friends with me had the same sentiment. Sad considering I have been looking for spot to be my go-to Cajun restaurant. Parish mgmt, instead of getting pissed off at this review, I hope you will take it as constructive criticism. And word to the wise, if you want to be respected as a great restaurant, never be willing to serve shrimp that not even Long John Silvers would be willing to sell, presentation is important, and your servers have got to be on the ball.
(1)Mike S.
Let me start off by saying that I am a frequent patron of the coffee shop/counter downstairs on the weekends. The coffee, pastries, and small brunch plates are solid and I enjoy what they provide. I wish I could say the same about the restaurant upstairs. Food is still on par with my expectations but the service was horrid, I repeat, horrid. As being a member of the service industry previous in my career, I was disappointed with what I saw/how I was served. Granted it was Inman Park Festival weekend, that was no excuse. They had plenty of people staffed, but they were so unorganized, it was amazing to see. We sat by the door and saw multiple people leave due to the amount of time they had to wait at the door. The hostess cleaned our table, sat us down, and actually got us our first beers because we sat there for ten minutes before anyone acknowledged we sat down. Then the hostess left her post to do other things. This is when people were coming in without being attended. I think I saw five or six people leave in a 15min time frame. They were also out of their oyster special only an hour into the special. How does this happen??? We order and waited, and waited, and waited... As the waitress only came over once during this 30min period. When the food came, it was very good. Again, I waited a decent amount of time before I asked how the food tasted and if we needed anything (yes, I needed another drink). To top it off, when we got the check, the waitress gave us the wrong salmon dish which cost twice the amount of the dish I thought we ordered. First time I can remember only tipping 10% on the check. It was that bad... Hopefully the partners/management gets this corrected before this shuts down the restaurant.
(1)Jai R.
Came to enjoy the #Uncorked Event, in the basement on the first Friday of each month. Totally worth checking out! For $30 you are given six flights of wine, which are actually half glass pours. That means you are basically getting a bottle and a half of wine. If you like a particular wine you can ask for a full glass. This includes family style charcuterie and cheese, which is excellent. The Sommelier is there and explains each wine perfectly and what they are paired with. We ordered food to go with all "drank". I ordered a small plate of their kimchi paper fried chicken. It was wonderful! My best advice is to arrive by 7:30 to grab a seat. It's a great hangout for small intimate groups.
(4)Rob Z.
Yes! Absolutely yes. This place wins. I frequent the marketplace for lunch and have made it upstairs only for brunch once, so I can not speak for the dinner menu. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is chill, a great 'go-to' spot with options for great food, coffee, desserts... and even goodies to take home.
(5)Jana C.
Circa 1890's totally converted factory that is capacious and almost spooky, now boasting a top pastry chef (with weighty CV) in house, and very very funky art! Felt like medieval upstairs, and darling cafe downstairs. Spotted Anderson Valley's Navarro Sauv Blanc while there. Go order some sandwiches, pastries, croissants, coffee, or wait for dinnertime, when the menu would make anybody salivate!
(3)Geoffrey R.
So...I live OTP, but I'm CONSTANTLY in town to do one thing or another, and I'm always down to try a new spot. I'd seen great reviews for the brunch at Parish, and their market, but nothing in the way of dinner service. Stopped in one Sunday evening, and took a quick look at their supper menu....$1 oysters, flat iron steak, trout, fried chicken, pork shank with white beans....ding ding ding...we have a winner! My waitress assured me that the food was outstanding, and that the pork shank was a good sized portion, so I was immediately sold. Ordered a half dozen oysters to start....freshly shucked, sweet, and they're served with mignonette/horseradish/cocktail sauce on the side, and hot sauce is available as well...very nice. Next came the pork shank....cooked low & slow so that the fat renders off, and the meat is easily pulled from the bone. Great flavor, without being overwhelming. Since I was treating myself already, opted for the lemon cheesecake to finish off my meal, and I'm glad I did. Small portion, creamy, with fresh blueberries scattered around, and a couple of scoops of grapefruit sorbet for good measure. Excellent service, historic venue, and great food...yeah, I'll definitely be back!
(4)peter m.
Downstairs is slow, slow, slow and overpriced. Seems like they are not committed to the downstairs food service. Wait staff is apathetic and in need of training and/or customer service. A lot of good competition in the area. Time to step up or be trampled!
(1)Rachel P.
Came to Parish for brunch this morning and had a decent experience. The interior is beautiful-- large, striking light fixtures, cozy leather bench seating, and gorgeous metal tile ceiling plates. I was a little less impressed with the food. I got the fried green tomato benedict and my partner got the fried chicken benedict, both with grits. It was pretty good, but not great. The biscuits were fluffy but didn't have a flavor to write home about. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The grits were creamy and had good consistency, but they were pretty bland. We both added salt and pepper and mentioned that we wished they had hot sauce. Their homemade bloody marys were again, good but not great. Tasty, but I wouldn't order more than one. They have a cute sandwich and cafe area downstairs where you could lounge and work on your laptop. Nice to know that's located right off the Beltline. It would make for a great picnic lunch pickup spot! All in all, I would say that Parish is a cute place to try, but it might not make it to my ATL brunch short list.
(4)amanda c.
I went two months ago with my boyfriend as I remember loving this restaurant when I lived in Inman Park four years ago. Disappointing to say the least! They were out of my entree choice and my wine selection. My boyfriend fared much better with his choices but agreed that the service was slow and the food wasn't all that great. It's a shame as the atmosphere is really great.
(2)Jeremy H.
Parish Market is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch in the heart of Inman Park. And it's right off of the belt line. You order in the back room, which is also the kitchen. It's the same kitchen that serves the fancier Parish restaurant above, and makes great food. The sandwiches are good, and I especially love the breakfast club. They also have a nice patio and coffee bar.
(4)Jackie H.
After walking the BeltLine, a friend and I stopped in to Parish for a bite to eat. It was early in the day and the place was nearly empty. I found the place to have a lovely atmosphere. I noticed red accents throughout it, and I loved the red lamps lined on the bar. I had coffee and the fried chicken benedict. Because I ordered my eggs scrambled, that took away the benedict part but oh well. I don't care for runny eggs yolks. Anyway, the dish was really good. The chicken was very good. Crispy on the outside while maintaining moistness on the inside. I loved it. I also enjoyed the biscuit and gravy that it was served with. I had the hash browns for my side, but I also tried the grits. The potatoes were pretty good. The grits were just okay to me. Oh yeah, we were given complimentary coffee cake to begin and it was very, very good. I gobbled it up. Our server was very nice and attentive. I went downstairs and fell in love. I will most certainly go back and chill in the downstairs area which has serve yourself coffee and water. Also, you can order pastries and sandwiches. It's sort of like a cafe. You can go outside and sit on their cozy patio too. I really like this place. They have a very small parking lot behind the restaurant and they have free valet parking. Also, you can street park, which is what I did. I can definitely see why this place is so popular.
(4)Stef T.
I really wanted to love this place. I had walked past it so many times on the Beltline and finally went for brunch. The menu is interesting but somewhat limited; they have about 10 breakfast entrees and then a few salads. A lot of fried options, which I'm not personally a fan of but I guess it's good southern cuisine. I got the pancakes, there were three pretty big ones and they were good pancakes, but nothing special. I did really love the whole interior and atmosphere. It's very inviting. We sat upstairs but I went down where the bathroom is and there is essentially another restaurant downstairs with more 'to go' options and coffee shop style seating. I would definitely come again and hang out downstairs. They also serve liquor, beer and wine and had some bloody mary and screwdriver options on the brunch menu, which is always a plus. The reason I didn't love it was the service was pretty slow. I usually am pretty patient but it took a long time to get our orders in and the waiters didn't really check in on us after we got our food. I would have loved a couple more water refills (trying to re-hydrate at Sunday brunch). It was surprising because it wasn't THAT crowded, there were definitely a bunch of open tables and we still didn't get service. However, it was nice that there was no wait to get in, as a lot of places seem to have a wait on Sundays.
(4)Katie O.
Tried grits for the first time in my life, here, and they were fantastic! Made me a believer (so to speak). As with most breakfast places in ATL, it was very busy, but our waitress was on top of it and addressed our needs immediately!
(4)Dalton S.
This place has never let me down. The food is always good. I enjoy the downstairs during the day and the upstairs for dinner.
(5)Christopher B.
I ate downstairs with the limited menu. I had the breakfast sandwich that was good but nothing earth shattering. I think this is a great breakfast option to grab something on the run. The atmosphere is pretty casual and fits the food they're serving. I know this is popular among friends and I can never argue coming here.
(4)Tyler L.
What an absolute miserable experience at PARISH for Sunday Brunch. After making reservations on Opentable my party arrived to a hostess who continued to roll her eyes. A server did not address our table for almost 10 minutes. Alcoholic beverage was served flat & had to be reordered. Server was sassy & when I asked her for a beverage she replied "No, I already asked you earlier". Cutesy. While I enjoy banter, I also prefer remarkable service which is not offered at PARISH. I will not be returning.
(2)Emily M.
A hostess informed me they did not allow dogs. When i pointed out that it was clearly a service dog, she said they still didn't allow them. I guess if you're disabled you can just go somewhere else, right?
(1)Yvette H.
Came here on a Thursday with bride-to-be and wedding party prior to our bachelorette winery tour. Weekday brunch is downstaris only- the market dining area. It was the perfect little nook to spend a casual brunch. All the crafty decor and atmosphere were lovely. The menu is small, but the food is great. We basically ordered everything off it, and enjoyed it all. Also got some croissants that were delicious!
(5)J A.
I'm not sure that Parish gets the credit it deserves and with a new chef there's a lot to like. Let me start with the bar. The bartenders are awesome and know their way around cocktails. If you like bourbon there is a great selection. Their oysters have always been good and their sauces are homemade. Try the habanero pepper one. It's a nice twist. They have many new appetizers. I had a meal recently where I just ordered appetizers and I can't complain. The shrimp appetizer was really good. There's fresh jalapeños and a sweet sauce on the plate; if you miss the sweet sauce drizzled on the plate it will be too acidic. Add the drizzle to your bite and BOOM: balance. The mussels were also very good. Generous portion, and the Dijon sauce was very good. Finally, get the eggplant dip. It's $5 and it's basically an eggplant humus but it's got a really nice tomato sauce. I've not had many of the new entrees. I tried the salmon last night and the fish itself was good but I liked the previous presentation better. The vegetables and the sauce before had a more southern feel. The new salmon presentation tasted well and I'll get it again but the faro was too citrusy/acidic and the description talks of an eggplant purée but it was a skimpy drizzle and it was unnoticeable. I was really looking forward to another eggplant presentation after the appetizer and this was a bit disappointing. The pasta looks really good but I have not tried it myself. The steak and frites has good flavored. The fries are crispy which is not my thing but the spices sprinkled on top are really good. If you go for breakfast get the croissants. And their coffee is really good. A bar back told me they buy it from a local coffee broker or roaster and the owner of that place hand delivers every coffee order. You can't beat that level of care.
(5)Hope M.
Always good food and good service!! We go there for brunch on Sundays they have valet if you would like to street park it is also available. There Mamosa's are also a very good size!
(5)Dee Dee C.
I went to Parrish for my birthday and was severely unimpressed with it's service. Food was okay, but nothing to rave over. The best thing I can say about Parrish is the decor. The decor is fantastic, but that's about it.
(2)Val W.
This is only for the coffee shop/bistro area downstairs. It's right off the Beltline (awesome) and has a very hipster atmosphere. The music was great for chilling, drinking some coffee, and grinding down on some work. We only ended up coming here because Inman Perk was packed, literally no seats, and Parish had plenty of space! The coffee was hot, even in the afternoon/evening, several good options for seating, and free wifi. Issues: It was a little confusing when you walked in as to where you order, you have to go all the way back to order, even though there's a counter closer to the front where they actually make the coffee. The person I ordered from also forgot to tell me that for drip coffee you basically just wander over, get a mug, and serve it yourself. They also had some of the pastries (muffins, scones, biscotti, etc.) on a shelf right when you walk in, so it's not close to where you order, so I missed it (and would've loved to try some biscotti....). Prices are pretty typical, I can't vouch for sandwiches and salads and other lunch items - they sounded tasty, though were a little more than I'd usually pay if I wasn't doing a sit-down, waiter-service lunch. I'll definitely be back! Especially now that I've got the layout figured out a bit more.
(4)John S.
Despite (or maybe because of) the oppressive humidity of Atlanta, Parish was a welcome respite from the elements after our despondent walk from Highland Bakery. They quoted us a wait time of an hour and fifteen minutes, so imagine our relief when we were quickly ushered in to our table at Parish without a wait. I thought everything was well executed. The food came out quickly and the stuff we ordered (French toast, corn beef hash, shrimp and grits and the brunch burger) were all toothsome with generous portion sizing. Service was on point and after having gone a little too hard the night before, I was glad they were on the money when it came to offering much needed refills of 420 beers. Prices seemed slightly high for ATL, but my buddy Uncle Pennybags footed the bill, so I wasn't complaining... although he bitched somewhat when seeing the overinflated tally mostly by way of adult beverages. Décor was interesting to say the least - as evidenced by the naked statues with genitalia hanging uncomfortably near my head while dining - but I suppose that lends to Parish's general eclectic vibe. One other thing: I couldn't help but notice several groups of just fantastically attractive girls that were dining at this establishment... I mean, not just one table, but like three or four tables of knockouts. Very curious indeed... Anyway, great food, spot on service and great people watching: 3 Thumbs up! *thumbs positioned around my crotch*
(5)Mia M.
This place has a great atmosphere and food. Perfect after a walk on the belt line!! Love the decor!!
(5)Lindsay W.
Great after dinner spot for drinks and dessert. Love the patio!! Can't wait to go back here to eat dinner! Service is good, they never leave your water empty (or cocktails). The building and ambiance make it a really cool spot in Inman Park!
(4)Erika F.
The Southern charm that you hear so much about must be a myth! This restaurant is in a great neighborhood, has great style and employees that obviously do not want to be bothered. The restaurant was about 1/2 full and after standing at the door for (5) minutes, I approached the bar to ask if we should seat ourselves or wait, since nobody even acknowledged us. Before I could even get my question out of my mouth, the waitress whipped around and snapped "the hostess will be with you." I said ok and walked back to the front door. I waited about (5) more minutes and the hostess rolled up to the door and with an attitude said "do you have a reservation?" (The restaurant was 1/2 full) and I said no. She then rudely quipped "well then you'll be waiting 20 minutes. I will gladly wait for a great restaurant with great food, however I won't wait to pass my money to a business that is rude and obnoxious. I am visiting friends and I come from Los Angeles and I am not easily shocked or offended, but many businesses here seem to think it's trendy to have an attitude. We left to find a business that had great food and customer service. Remember, we do have a choice where to spend our money.
(1)Abhi K.
Listen, the food was good. We had the fried green tomato benedict and the corned beef hash. Both were tasty, although not the best brunch items we've ever had in our lives. Nevertheless, they were tasty and that should not be discounted. However, the adequacy of the food does not make up for the lackluster service. Strike one: forgetting my drink order and bringing it to me after my food had already come out. Strike two: forgetting we asked you to fix our wobbly table (because the floor was uneven) and fixing it two minutes before you brought the check. Strike three: bringing the check unceremoniously without even asking whether we wanted dessert. We had both finished our entire entrees and it was quite possible we wanted more. So verdict: food gets 4 stars; service gets 2. PS. The ambience is pretty cool. It's "upscale rustic" if that can be a thing. It looks like we are in the midst of ruins, but really really fancy ruins. There is a big marble statue in the middle of the restaurant. There are also really unique wall pieces. You just have to see for yourself.
(3)Candra G.
They definitely switched up the menu from when it first opened - which was like a New Orleans type cuisine to something that is a little more elevated. I've only gone there for brunch, so I can't speak to the quality of the dinner. But, the only thing I miss about old school Parish brunch are the beignets that accompanies the meal. Those things were yummy. For brunch, I ordered a standard issue breakfast: eggs, grits, sausage, and a biscuit that came with some sort of fruit compote. Although simple, it was all perfectly cooked and the sausage was very tasty (you could taste the sage and a few elements of sweet). I was satisfied. Did it blow me away? No. But, I definitely can add this as a back-up brunch spot when my favs are too crowded or I'm too lazy to drive across town. SN: My friends had the oysters and they really enjoyed them.
(4)J B.
Extremely disappointed We had a dozen raw oysters that were warm with pieces of shell throughout. Lucky to make it out alive!
(2)Julee D.
This place is busy on a Sunday night. There were a number of large groups as well as couples for dinner. The bar was packed too. Initially the service was slow the first 15 minutes but then our waiter came over. He was great explaining a few of menu items and recommending a few dishes. I started with a red derby cocktail. It was delicious! Then my friend and I ordered an appetizer, pan fried perogis (potato based creamy app) and it was quite tasty. For the main entree, we both ordered bronzini (sea bass type fish) with brown butter. It was cooked well in terms of flakiness and moist texture. Then I also had a side order of collards which was tasty but a little too salty. Overall it was a great experience and would definitely return. There is always something new and interesting on the menu at this spot.
(4)Lillian M.
Do not go for brunch. The food is boring, coffee is okay, and service was poor. The restaurant is beautiful and it was lovely to sit on the patio, but overall over priced for what we got.
(2)Kelli C.
Just got the blueberry, white chocolate and mint scone. Very tasty! Scone is not too thick,crunchy and chewy! The white chocolate is subtle, not overpowering and the mint has a nice final touch! This is way better than their croissants, which are always raw dough in the middle. I highly recommend the scones!
(4)Remy T.
Stopped in for a quick bite from the market. Decided on the Boss burger which I believe are two patties fairly thin cooked well done. She reassured that it would still be moist but I did request for the patties to be cooked rare as possible and they did accommodate me. Although the menu is compact for to go. I definitely will be back but I have my eye on upstairs. Love the ambience, staff is very friendly and informative. So I suggest everyone check it out.
(4)Katherine K.
Just tried this place out for Inman Park Restaurant Week. The three course set was $25 and had two options for each course. I chose the spring onion soup, pretty amaze, duck, tiny but exquisitely tender, and finished with panna cotta. Delicious! When I walked in a trio of people were finishing up their meal with this amazing looking dessert and it was the panna cotta! Yes. It turned out to taste as good as it looks. Date had hanger steak and like a chocolate pudding. Steak was good. Chewy but good flavor. Chocolate left good taste too. Like I said the soup was amazing. Also had a bottle of cab that was drinkable but not anything special. I think the food was good, service was decent, (all young kids but like really beautiful girls and ok looking dudes in gingham shirts) so it's like fine dining in an ultra casual setting with exposed brick and an exposed kind of European looking ceiling that was a little too contrived for me. I would prefer they give in to their soul instead of trying to attract some kind of hipster midtowner? But I guess the owners wanted to give quirky touches like that and I really don't mind. There was a lot of space as it was in a huge building and every space is utilized even though I was only in the front dining room. I think I heard they make the bread there and the butter was good as well. I'm not sure. It was amusing. Valet. I would definitely go back as it's been around for years.
(4)Kelsey F.
I would say Atlanta as a city takes brunch very seriously. It is no secret that restaurants have big crowds every single weekend. On a recent visit to Parish for brunch, I felt like maybe they briefly forgot how busy Sunday Brunch actually is. A friend and I had a reservation for noon. We scored a seriously close street-side spot on highland that allowed us to skip the valet service. We walked through the fabric 'doors' and I immediately started feeling like I was in the way. The host station is directly beside the entrance as are a number of tables. You can wait for your table by the bar, but I would feel in the way there too. Our table was ready around 12:15. When we arrived there was only one other group waiting to be seated. When we left, there was probably 15 groups waiting to be seated. The space is really cool. It is essentially an abandoned warehouse with loads of exposed brick, a tin ceiling, and tons of natural light. There are wood tables packed into the front and back sections and a long bar filled with local beers. The bar is first come first serve. I also noticed on Sunday nights they do $1 oysters and $2 local brews. As soon as we sat down we saw that my friend's napkin was pretty dirty with notable stains on it which we asked to be replaced. Also, our menus had markings of food and drink on them. While this was relatively unappetizing, the menu itself is packed with tons of tempting choices from shrimp and grits to a couple eggs Benedict to lemon and buttermilk pancakes. It took us a little while to make a decision so we order a some tea, soda and coffee in the mean time. They had apparently run out of cream cups so our waiter brought us cream in the same type of cup we were drinking our water out of. Obviously the cream dribbled over the side of the cup (not meant for cream pouring) and onto the table. I think they started running low on cream too because we noticed a waitress carrying a large vat of it around the restaurant. My friend and I finally decided to get the fried green tomato Benedict with grits and the friend chicken Benedict with hash browns so we could compare the two. I personally liked the chicken one better while she preferred the friend green tomato one. The grits were definitely on the cold side when we got them and the hash browns weren't necessarily warm. The chicken Benedict is a fluffy biscuit topped with a poached egg and gravy. It is on the heartier side and quite rich. I thought the friend green tomato Benedict had way too much sauce on it. The tomato itself and ham were pretty good though. I also wasn't crazy about the service. We had three different waiters while we were there. One would take our order and say "oh I'll tell your main waiter" then he would stop back by and say "so what was that you ordered?" When I asked for a sweet tea one waitress said "oh we don't have that, we have unsweet tea with simple syrup" so I said that was fine. Then our waiter came by to ask if I had ordered a sweet tea, then he brought me a regular sweet tea with nothing on the side. It was just confusing and everything seemed too complicated. The whole experience was just jumbled. While I really liked the corn muffins they bring before your meal, the space and my chicken Benedict, there were a lot of things that were a miss. I would give Parish another chance as most people have a great experience here.
(3)stacey h.
Out to lunch with my daughters ....I guess a silent force was helping me not eat sweets.......the desserts aren't covered and flies are landing on them
(3)Brian D.
Their menu used to be much better, but all the vegetarian lunch options are gone, and the fish sandwich is also gone :( Great location and atmosphere still.
(3)Courtney S.
The words I would use describe my experience are... Subpar, mediocre, disappointing... Meh. Nothing was terrible but nothing was particularly good either. I'll start with the pros: complimentary valet parking, our server was polite, and they have patio seating. I had a hankering for raw oysters and I'd read that Parish had $1 oysters on Sunday. They are now $2 by the way. I know it's not oyster season so maybe I'm expecting too much but today's oysters, from VA, were both bland and tepid. At $24 I wanted briny or buttery or sweet. Instead I got 'meh'. I enjoyed the fries but mostly because they were salty. Mac and cheese bites were ok. Parmesan chips, ok. Strawberry and beet salad, disappointing. Paper fried chicken had a nice batter but very muted flavors. Considering the fact that this is billed as a Cajun/creole restaurant, I thought all the flavors were far too muted. Just an all around disappointing dining experience.
(2)Jason B.
This review is for Parish Marketplace on the backside of the building and downstairs. I had been visiting on weekend mornings. The food was good, the service fast and it was always packed. But recently the service hasn't been good. The cashiers that take the order either screw it up or don't know how to work the register. In the past I overlooked that because the food was still good but not today. It took forever to receive the order. We actually received it after patrons behind us in line received their orders. When we did receive it it was cold. They also sold us an OJ that they didn't have and I had to go back and get a refund on. They just don't have their operations and communications together. I won't be going back.
(2)Nina D.
A little background: I worked in the restaurant industry for 6 years. We went to brunch. One word: Meh. The host wasn't very professional - from the way he presented himself to the way he communicated. He took us to our table, dropped menus, and gave us no silverware. ...Aaaaand my excitement to be there was immediately shot. Our server greeted us in a timely manner and took our drink order right away. That's good, I guess. I got a regular mimosa - too much OJ and not enough champagne. My fiancé got a Bloody Mary. They should call it "the Bland Bloody Mary" because that's all it was. That's not good. Our drinks took a while to come out. And so did the food. That's not good. I got the American Breakfast and my fiancé got the burger. No seasoning on anything, except the potatoes. My eggs were bland, the bacon was annoyingly bad (surprising, I know), and the biscuit was stale and burnt (& really tiny). Also, it looked like a 5 year old threw everything on the plate. I could've made a better breakfast with my eyes closed. His burger was bland and cooked well (even though he wanted medium rare). That's not good. Our server never came out to ask about the food. The host came out to ask tables how the food was (by saying "you good?"). By the time our server came back, we needed water and were ready for our check. That's not good. Note: Place wasn't that busy. Wonder what she was doing. Another note: Our check had "brunch muffins" listed for free, but we never received any muffins. Were they supposed to give us some? I wanted to like the place, but it just isn't worth my money. Tips if you visit: 1. Ask the server to tell the kitchen to season your food, or better yet make sure your table has salt & pepper on it. Better yet, bring your own favorite seasonings from your kitchen. 2. Order the potatoes as your side so you won't be as disappointed. 3. Don't order the American Breakfast. 4. Go somewhere else for brunch. Might give this place another chance for lunch or dinner. Will include pictures next time.
(2)Kurt F.
Let me start by qualifying that I've only eaten here for brunch, so the inconsistencies that seem so prevalent at 1 PM on Sunday's may not necessarily be the norm at dinner. So everyone knows that brunch ITP is sure to be a clusterfuck, whether it's IHop or the late OK Cafe. If it serves an egg and a drink it's going to be busy. So today, despite being 12 minutes late for our reservation, they were able to seat us in near record time, although I suspect that was more due to the high maintenance couple who gave up their table inside "because it was too loud". Thanks suckers, best of luck! Today I started with a Bloody Mary and despite being small, it was worth every penny of the eight and a half bucks. Honestly, if I didn't have so much to do I probably would have gotten a couple of more...and skipped the food altogether. Food is typical intown brunch fare and is generally good; I got the chicken Benedict this time and I thought the chicken slightly over cooked and the gravy bland. Seriously, throw some crushed red pepper on that shit! We're hung over, we need to wake up! Service was an experiment in duality: there was The Woman who was great (but not our server) and then there was Our Guy. Our Guy was about as hapless as they come. When my friend asked for ice his response was "The water is already cold". Great! Can I get some fucking ice? Drinks were late because "I forgot to put them in". Really? Even if you did, do you want to admit to that? Fortunately for us (and him), The Woman covered his ass repeatedly, which is something I suspect she's had to do in the past. Our Guy worked hard to earn the less than 20% tip I always give. All in all, it's been hit and miss here for us. Maybe I'll give it another shot someday, but given how many great brunch places there are it might be awhile.
(3)Braden T.
Wow! Really bad. Just so bad, considering my experiences there before. For what it's worth, this time I ordered take-out (from Favor. Due to circumstances my wife and I are currently unable to go out to dinner). We ordered the Little Gem and Kale Salads, the Roasted Chicken and Shoulder Steak, with the Shinsito peppers. Where to start? My wife's kale salad was not as described (described as including pistachio-aged goat cheese. There was no goat cheese. Maybe a pistachio or two). The little gem salad was fine, a very basic salad. We hoped the entrees would impress, but my wife's chicken was bland and flavorless. My shoulder steak was cooked to medium rare, yet somehow also so touch it was almost inedible. The shinsito peppers were extremely bland and covered dollops of in an equally bland sauce that tasted like hummus. Overall I was very disappointed based on our past experiences in the restaurant, which were good.
(1)Kristin B.
I guess I can understand the somewhat lackluster reviews for Parish. The ambiance is perfect - not too loud (you can actually have a conversation), beautifully decorated, great location in Inman Park. The food exceeded my expectations, both my own perfectly crispy-skinned fish topped with caramelized brussels, as well as the bite I stole of my friends buttery-tender steak. Instead of the standard bread basket, you get a little bucket of complimentary house-made thick-cut potato chips that are tossed in herbs; these crispy potatoes are dangerously addictive. And the desserts, particularly the trio of cookies with a bowl of icing (genius) were also quite tasty. For the actual meal, Parish gets an easy four stars. It's not mind-blowing food, but it's solid and well-priced for the quality and portion size. However, it maybe should have been a hint to us when we were able to easily get a 7pm dinner reservation on a Saturday with just a day's notice. The experience began on the wrong foot with the parking. We pulled up to the valet, and waited. The attendant was there, he was just not in any rush or exhibiting any sense of urgency in his customer service. Instead of a welcome, we got an interrogation and an admonition to pick up our car if we went out somewhere else after dinner. Then, we walked in to a nearly empty restaurant. A reservation was definitely not needed at all, as there were perhaps three tables occupied, and the bar was totally empty. Which turned out to be a good thing, because the host would not seat us until the other three members of our party of five arrived. I can certainly understand this policy if you're full and turning tables, but this was laughable and downright inhospitable. Even worse, once we were told to wait at the bar, we found no bartender present. And of course, when one finally did show up and we placed our drink orders, our friends arrived at precisely that moment, leaving us in a rush to close out to be seated. And yes, at this time, the dining room still had fewer than five tables occupied at all, and the one they ultimately sat us at had been vacant since our arrival. Poorly handled, Parish. Our actual server was great, attentive and funny and good with recommendations, but the food runners need a bit more training. When entrees are $20+, they should not be thrust at the table as a whole while a runner asks loudly "who had the steak?" They should be placed at the place setting of the diner who ordered it, as should be noted on the order ticket. We also had some sauce get spilled off of a chicken entree onto one of our friends while it was being set down. And when I say "some sauce," I mean basically all of the sauce from this entree ended up on the floor or on his pant leg. Thankfully, he's a good natured guy and didn't care, but I couldn't believe they set the now sauce-less entree down on the table for him to eat! Overall, the meal I had at Parish is one I'd gladly repeat, and the ambiance and atmosphere is much needed in the Atlanta dining scene, but they need to lose some of the pretension and focus on customer service before I return.
(3)G S.
The upstairs is HORRIBLE: Subpar food, slow service, & the management doesn't seem to care much about its patrons. I know what good food is & this is NOT it. I don't know where the owner is from, but this is Atlanta. And we expect southern hospitality. It is really disappointing that the food and service are so lacking because the ambiance/decor is very nice. The market downstairs is great: Good food, coffee, & service. Highly recommended, just do not go upstairs as you will be disappointed.
(3)Metty P.
The hospitality of this restaurant to solo diners is abominable, or it could be just the manager on the evening of the Lantern Parade. The market section was busy but the restaurant had 3 empty tables at 9:45. I was denied seating and was pressed to sit at the bar for dinner, the manager said the tables were reserved for 10:30. Before my dinner arrived I asked again to be seated at 10pm since the tables were still empty. Nobody came to the table at 11 pm after I finished my dinner. The manager was almost brusque in shooing me to seat at the bar. The girls bartending were very nice and efficient despite them being very busy. My quail came unevenly heated, the legs were still cold, and only the breast was warm. I just wanted to get out of there so I didn't send the dish back to the kitchen. I felt I was served a frozen and microwaved bird. Will not go back, there are many good restaurants in Atlanta to bother with this, and I will not have a good word about this place if asked.
(1)Lianne S.
We went here for oysters and mussells on a Friday night. No wait, tasty food and wine, friendly staff...It was a great night! The food was perfect! We shares oysters and they were great! We also had the burger and mussells. Both were excellent. I love the parmesan chips that they serve too. The drinks were great as well! I had a pineapple mixed cocktail that was great! Wine was also nice. It is right off the beltline so we were able to walk but I think parking is a nightmare in that area on Friday night's. The interior is really nice. Love the location. They were having a wine tasting downstairs. Sounded fun and I want to check it out in the future!
(4)Ashley A.
Love the ambiance downstairs in the cafe during the week - big community table with just enough muzzled noise to keep you focused. They evidently got a new chef and sadly the Hair of the Dog Sandwich is gone - and the egg sandwich. I got the Maple Sausage Egg but it was a lot of bread and just isn't as good as some of their old sammies. I love the location right off the beltline so of course ill continue coming back but RIP biscuits and bacon to die for - you will be missed.
(4)Tanya W.
Food is consistently great, especially the small bites. Cocktails and wine selection are also fantastic. Outdoor seating is a great option, but ambience inside is also wonderful. Service is quick, but almost always a little awkward/ quirky.
(5)Faith E.
I came here for a friend's birthday party on a Saturday night, about 6 people in our group. For big parties, they make you wait until the majority of the group is there before you get seated. I loved the decor - rustic, Parisian, upscale feel. I was drawn to these beautiful red glass chandeliers hanging above the stairway in the restaurant. I ordered the Flounder and the Parish Punch. The Flounder was cooked perfectly, and paired well with the sauce and grits. For a big group as ours, the service was decent. We were seated pretty closely to other groups, so it was easy to hear the neighboring table talk, which is strange because with the long tables they seat you in, it was difficult to hear my group's conversations on the other end of the table. I had to ask other people to repeat what they were saying several times. Overall, it was an okay experience. I'd like to try the brunch one day. The sign above our table indicated happy hour specials on oysters for $1 and beer for $2. They offered valet, but I decided to park across the street for free which was in my favor. When I left, there was a long line of people waiting for their cars outside. I'd like to give them a try again, but for Sunday brunch or lunch instead of dinner.
(3)Benjamin G.
Can't comment on anything from the restaurant portion, but the market is pretty awesome. The entire downstairs of Parish is like a coffee shop and cafe mash-up with tons of tables, cozy chairs, low lighting, and good music. I came in when they opened at 8am to work for a bit and I loved the atmosphere. They have self-serve pastries and self-serve drip coffee. You can order everything under the sun as far as tea, lattes, etc go. The rest of the market has all types of awesome comestibles. Breads, olive oils, wine, drinks, sandwiches, and other small items. It's a pretty cool place to score some fun items for the dinner table with friends. The outdoor area is awesome, too. A nice spot for a BeltLine respite or a good place to read a book. I'm a fan for sure. Looking forward to heading back for another morning session!
(4)F J.
Had a really bad experience here last night that compelled me to write a Yelp review. Went here on Valentine's Day with my husband. We are usually not into going to themed Valentine's dinners but I had received an email from Parish weeks before touting how awesome its special menu was going to be, with raw bar, so we decided to give it a go. Arrived at 8:15 for an 8:15 reservation. No one was at the front of the restaurant checking anyone in, so we waited for a while, trying to make eye contact with anyone who worked there. It was clear the place was a little backed up from the few couples who were already waiting to be seated. After about 8 minutes, hostess finally comes over, and not in a friendly way asks us if we have a reservation. I confirm that we do. She tells me it's going to take around 5 to 10 minutes for a table to clear up for us, so we can have a seat at the bar or at the little bar table things they have. We sit at one of the small marble tables. There is definitely a waitress taking orders and serving drinks to tables next to us, but no one comes and takes our order. FORTY minutes later, hostess tells us our table is ready. No apologies about the wait. Our waitress comes over to take our drink order. She doesn't apologize about the wait either. We tell her we want to order right away as well. (Because we'd been eyeing the menu for a cool 40 minutes by then.) After telling her we want the orders, she literally just walks away. Which was weird. When she finally comes back, my husband tells her, "We would like to continue ordering." While we are in the middle of ordering, her head keeps turning over her left shoulder as she is clearly paying attention to something the hostess is saying to her. Again, while I am speaking she abruptly walks away, goes and talks to the hostess, and comes back and tells us to pick up where we left off. WHAT KIND OF SERVICE IS THIS. We were so distracted by how bad the service was and how long we'd had to wait, we ended up ordering sparsely so we could leave early. I honestly felt bad for the people in there who were taking Valentine's Day really seriously because the service and wait could have really ruined a dinner you wanted to be special. The food was fine. At one point right before we left another employee was circulating around the tables weakly apologizing about the wait. No offer to comp anything. The best service of the night was from the valet guys. The whole experience really just felt like there was no one person who cared whatsoever about customer experience or whose job it was to keep everything running smoothly. I had always tried to like this place in the past because it's got a great decor and vibe, and I love oysters, as well as their little market underneath the main restaurant, but I will not be going back.
(1)Mike S.
Delicious food. A solid assortment of food to select from, all of which I wanted to try. Having been to New Orleans multiple times and enjoying the atmosphere and food, Parish definitely gave me a little feel of NOLA in Atlanta. Food and drinks were all great. Only issue was drinks were a little slow from the bar, and servers were hit or miss. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, however whenever you needed someone they didn't seem to be there. There is a great coffee shop downstairs that I intend to hit in the future.
(4)Leena P.
Great service and large portions. Good study spot during the week. Had a but if a wait in the weekend but overall timely service. Wasn't impressed with fried chicken Benedict though.
(4)Thomas S.
Went for Valentine's Day and wanted to echo the experience of the other posters. There was never a bright spot along the way and I can't say that I ever plan on going back or recommending this restaurant to anyone. 1) Had a 730 reservation and arrived at 730. Hostess could not find my name and called over someone to help. I was then told that I had shown up a day late and I had made my reservation for Friday. I then proceeded to provide the email confirmation showing that my reservation was, indeed, for Saturday and was told that "they would do what they could" and provided us a small table where we were assured we could order drinks 2) After sitting at this small table for over 30 minutes without being approached by anyone at the restaurant we walked up to the bar ourselves. While waiting at the bar with everyone else that had reservations but could not be seated, we noticed that people that had later reservations were being seated before us, so we politely asked the hostess where we were in line. Without making eye contact, the hostess took us to a table and told us that a waiter was on the way. 3) It was now 820 and we had not even been offered a drink and not a single person had apologized or even mentioned the delays or slow service. Unfortunately things never got better.We finally ordered and got our drinks another 35 minutes later (now closing in on 9 pm). After we had continued to sit and wait and even shared a joke with other customers about the debacle, the waiter came back around 930 and told me that they were out of the lamb that I had ordered. 4) Once all was said and done, we opted out of even looking at a dessert menu and still did not manage to get out of the restaurant until close to 1030. Never once was there an apology or offering to have anything comped. The meal and experience was a total disaster and I have zero intentions of ever returning.
(1)Shayan K.
Parish has perished, especially on Valentine's Day! Reservation at 8, seated at 830. Our free chips and water gets served at 9. Waiter stops by only 2 times in the first hour. I complain to manager at 915. Complementary drink and desert. Another hour wait for our dinner. Had to find waiter to pay. Finally left at 1030, 2 1/2 hour dinner. Never coming here again.
(1)Mindy S.
This is only referring to the downstairs cafe/coffee shop. The coffee is excellent and there is plenty of seating. It is a great place to get some work done, read a book, or visit with friends. There is a comfy couch area, a large bar-like group table, and several smaller tables. There is also some outdoor seating. I've only ate here once, and the food was pretty typical for a cafe. Overall a great place!
(4)Peter E.
Disappointed they don't have any vegan dishes. Even the almond milk is sweetened (which is not vegan). Service is sketchy. The location is nice though.
(2)Lexie C.
we went for NYE dinner and I'm shocked we weren't still there for New Years Day brunch. Dinner took nearly 3 hours- we're just proud we survived.
(1)Nicole L.
Very slow at flipping tables. Had to keep asking server for condiments. Food was cold. If you are going to wait for a table, Parish is not worth it. You should just wait for the long line to go down at Highland Bakery. So not worth it. Oh, by the way do not honor military veterans.
(1)Donald L.
Parish is an under appreciated Atlanta gem. Seemly it continues to struggle to find it's stride and continues to be on the verge of good. We've been several times. When Parish first opened they served a short rib that was out of this world and I couldn't wait to return. Inexplicably they removed it from the menu and I have been hoping to see it every time I visit. Alas, it continues to be but a pleasant memory. Our last visit included the kids (young teens) for a nice evening out. We arrived for our admittedly early reservation at the same time that two bus loads of pub crawler were also arriving. To the shock and horror of the other diners we endured 40 minutes of loud, drunken young men and women celebrating bocce' ball? Not going to hold that against them as I get the need to promote the place to the young crowd it was just unfortunate that it had to be at the expense of my visit not to mention my fellow diners who seemed genuinely upset. Our table ordered many of the entrees and we eagerly sampled each others choices. I preferred the pan seared trout. Overall, I like the place. Too bad this one visit was ruined. I'm sure I will return in hopes of finding the long lost short rib.
(3)Bill F.
Really disappointing evening tonight at Parish. The new concept & menu is limited and complex. It's hard to choose something because nothing is 100% what you want so you are forced to compromise. It took over 15 minutes to get a glass of wine and a bourbon delivered to the table because the bar was swamped by six drink orders yet there were maybe 20 people in the entire restaurant at the time and at least 3 people behind the bar. Sorry to see the changes that were made and the apparent struggles the restaurant is having. Sometimes change is not warranted.
(1)Cody L.
Went on Saturday night with a group of 13. We all ordered drinks, which were good, but took about 15 minutes to recieve. Upon ordering food, they brought out meals one at a time, so people were waiting to eat thinking other's food was coming shortly, which was a bad assumption. The total time from the first person to get thier food to the last was about half an hour. I ordered a wedge salad for dinner, which they completely forgot to bring. The waitress was walking around our table for 10-15 minutes after delieverying the last plate they had and never noticed I had not recieved my food. They also forgot sides for 3 or 4 people in our group. Upon complaining they came and mentioned they would not charge me for the salad they didn't deliver. I went home after 2 hours and had a bowl of Chex cereal instead. I would avoid this place, just not worth the money.
(1)Jeff T.
Came for early dinner on New Years Eve. Poor service. Quality of food received was poor and undercooked. Will avoid coming here again.
(1)Tom C.
I went to Parish for brunch recently and had a great meal. The fried green tomatoes benedict was both clever and well-done. The biscuit on which it rested was really very, very good. The eggs were just a bit over-cooked, though. Service was actually pretty good, despite my fears. (I'd heard horror stories.) The decor inside is nice and comfortable. The thing is, it doesn't really jump out at me as a place I'm dying to go back to. For the price, it's a bit underwhelming. It's not the kind of place I'd take someone to impress them, unless they were only concerned with how much money I'm spending. But, it is not disappointing.
(3)Theresa S.
Went for Restaurant Week. Good value for the 3 courses at $25 but not sure if I will be back. While it was tasty food, it is pricey and gets really noisy (can't have a conversation noisy). I would be willing to check out Bantam&Biddy for chicken....so perhaps go to Parish for other entrees. I was a little disappointed that I was told the fried chicken was 2 chicken breasts (which would have meant a little meal tomorrow) but because it was RW menu....only one small de-boned chicken breast came with the entree. Collard greens great. Not a fan of carrot puree. It was moist and tasty but I was sad there was a little unclear communication coming from the waitstaff vs the actual RW menu. Tomato basil soup was solid. The No Flour Chocolate cake and pistachio ice cream was good too but the portion was minute. Maybe a victim of RW again??? I don't know but I haven't experienced other restaurants downsizing for RW. :( I liked that there was no corking fee for the first wine bottle and the confusing but stellar wine specials they have on Tues & Thurs (pay the price of one glass and get the whole bottle - so if you are splitting the bottle with a friend - quite a deal! Maybe that makes up for $25 fried chicken :) Service started strong but faltered as the place got more busy. Had to flag down server for the check. Manager came by to see how our meal was. Valet was perfect.
(3)Jason M.
This place is pretty mediocre. Had a terrible brunch here weeks ago, and then I had a totally mediocre dinner here last night. At that brunch they brought out this terrible lukewarm coffee. I felt weird asking for them to warm my coffee, because I figured they'd just microwave the coffee I already had, so I told the waiter that my friend put his thumb in my coffee so he'd bring me a fresh cup. That turned out to be lukewarm, too. Guess I got what I deserved for framing my friend for thumb crimes. Anyway, everybody says the food from the downstairs market is amazing. I guess the downstairs market is like Cinderella and the upstairs restaurant is like the evil step-sisters that keep her locked away.
(2)Christopher S.
I finally gave in after hearing mixed reviews. I just want to say that everything negative I've heard has officially been confirmed. What a waste. This could be a gem but due to the uncharismatic front of house, as well the wait staff (which seemed to be moving at a glacial space) there is no reason to come here. The food is generic and I will say that the three stars and a half that Parish currently has is generous.
(2)Jessica S.
The food was delicious, better than I expected. Out waiter was very nice and friendly. Nice atmosphere, overall great dining experience. We ate at the restaurant but there was also what looks like a coffee shop downstairs which I would like to try next time.
(5)Julie E.
My husband and I had a Concentrics gift card (the restaurant group that runs Parish) and decided to combine it with Concentrics "Summer Swag" discounts for a meal at Parish two weeks ago. We made our reservations through Open Table for dinner, and off we went. I admit I was a little worried about bad service based on some of the reviews here, but that was not our experience at all. We were a little late due to ATL construction traffic, and the staff was very kind about it. We arrived early, so it was not very crowded, and our server--Isaiah--was the best! He made great recommendations and was attentive. Since we had a gift card, we had the works--pimento cheese biscuits (good but biscuits a wee bit dry for me), cucumber gazpacho (delicious), butternut squash salad (delicious), fried chicken (very delicious and two HUGE breasts!), trout (delicious) and banana bread pudding (very good). I thought the portions and pricing were spot on except for the cocktails/wine which I thought were a little high (but they do have very good house cocktails--I had the Capone--yummy!). All told, our meal was around $100 with drinks, apps, entrees, and dessert which I thought was very reasonable. We liked our first meal so much, we returned to Parish for dinner last night, and though we didn't splurge as much this time, the service (this time by Joy) and quality of the meal was still spot on. My hubs had the pork plate (the pork was ridiculously tender and delicious) and I had the steak frites (the beef was like butter) and we were well pleased. After dinner, we strolled downstairs and picked up some brownies and bread before heading home. BTW, we had no problem with parking since Parish offers complimentary valet for the dinner hours.
(5)John A.
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon while doing a Beltline walk and sat upstairs shortly after they opened that portion - so there was no one in there. Seated at the bar we had a decent cocktail and some $1 oysters. Oysters were fresh. Bartenders were decent and the atmosphere was just fine with no one else in there. Can't speak for other times of the day/week - but recommend last Sunday afternoon (or whenever they open) for a relaxing time.
(3)Henrik C.
Went here for sunday brunch. The restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs area. The upstairs is a regular restaurant. Downstairs is a communal type table and a store with organic food. The service was attentive and the food was excellent. Parking can be a challenge, but otherwise a great place to start the day.
(4)Cassi F.
We went to Parish for dinner around 7:00 and the place was dead which immediately concerned us. After dining here we couldn't understand why it wasn't busier because the service and food were really good! We ordered the poached pears to start...which I wouldn't recommend...that is the only complaint I have about this place though. We had dinner, dessert, and my husband had a couple drinks and coffee after dinner. Everything that we ate and drank, besides the pears, was presented well and was really yummy. I would definitely try this place out again!
(4)Anastasiya L.
The place was very stylish, I liked the layout. Personnel was friendly, even though they looked short staffed. The food was good, I had green tomato Benedict, tasted great. I liked their barista bar downstairs, you can just walk there directly from the Beltline and grab coffee or chill there. The location of the place is very nice, after a good brunch you can enjoy a nice walk to Piedmont park
(4)Samuel B.
So I have been here three times and I will sum up as best as I can; for every occasion there is a Parrish. Jason and his family, owners of the restaurant group, have create a great concept. Whether I stop in for a date night, wine tasting, or gatorade after a long belt line run, I find what I need in a convenient and affordable manner. I have been to the oyster and beer night specials on sundays, fantastic if I do say so myself. Note, the beer specials are not for miller high life, but craft beer! So beer snobs, do not fear this special. Additionally the first friday of every month is a wine tasting. I went with a few friends (get there early to secure seats together) and took a first date there as well. After about glass number 4 we really chowed down on the meat and cheese plate. The grainy mustard seed and bacon fat was perfect when drinking the light red wines. Jason was playing the role of sommelier and dutifully explained everything we tasted and kept us filled to the brim! It was a great night for $30. Just don't be foolish like myself and try to keep drinking the night away at Barcelona afterwards without eating too much!! Finally, the market at Parrish is fantastic and offers delectably smelling items and I cannot wait to try them. My only experience is with the cold beverage container after a long run. In out, sweat a bit, and the staff and patron understand the very mixed crowd (read hipsters in comfy chairs with coffee and laptops, families on patios eating, and runners getting a post run snack or beverage). Hope ya'll find the right time to make your own Parrish visit.
(5)Jonathan H.
The food is excellent, the restaurant and patio are beautiful, and the staff are very accommodating and kind. The grilled chicken sandwich with lemon mayo is really great. I highly recommend this place for dinner or just a quick cup of coffee.
(5)Allison J.
This was our second try at Parish. Both times we were there for brunch and both times we had good, not great service but really good food. Our experience has on both occasions left us feeling lack luster with the service. I won't go into detail about last time but on this trip, we ate our whole meal and received our bill without ever being asked about refills. Everyone is friendly just not attentive. We got out before the major Sunday brunch crowd arrived.
(3)Julie S.
I came here on New Years Day and had the best experience. I loved my bloody mary & thought the burger was phenominal. My boyfriend ordered the mimosa and the fried oysters with grits and they were equally incredible. I plan on coming back soon!
(5)Ned G.
Tldr: Go to the market downstairs for very good casual breakfast or lunch. Don't bother with upstairs. So take the three stars with a grain of salt, it's the average of the four I would give parish market (downstairs) and the 2 I'd give upstairs. Downstairs: you walk in (back entrance) to a casual seating area where you can order coffee out front with some self serve pastries, get the chocolate croissant. There is also a back counter that you can order breakfast, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast has limited options but is quite tasty whatever you order, very good grits. The sandwich options have all been great with the BBQ pork sandwich being well worth the mess and sauce on my tie. Upstairs: this is the more formal seating option that you enter from out front. The scallop appetizer was quite good, But it was pretty downhill from there, with main course running in the mid $20s I had certain expectations. I had a fried fish dish, can't remember the fish, that was basically unseasoned with undercooked potatoes and a tasteless garlic sauce. Service was enthusiastic and though very kind, but service could save the main course.
(3)Meagan M.
Upon arriving just after 7 PM we were immediately sat. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks and even longer for the appetizers we ordered. The food was really the saving grace. A bit over priced, but still great food. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and only were able to get 2 rounds of drinks. Some appetizers arrived after the entrees. Once we were full and ready to leave, we headed downstairs for the restrooms and a sweet bite to go. When looking for some goodies we noticed all of the Magic Bars were full of bugs. When we pointed it out to the girl behind the counters she joked about eating it. No apology and never saw her remove them. Probably won't be back here anytime soon.
(2)Alie C.
I love the downstairs. If I was writing a review simply about that it would be 4-5 stars. However the upstairs is always a let down. Even when I come and sit at the bar. The bartender is never great, nor are the drinks.
(3)Michael E.
I've been to Parish several times for dinner--on my latest trip, I had the Rainbow Trout. Go on Tuesday or Thursday to get a bottle of wine for the price of a glass. The service at Parish is excellent in my experience. It's a bit on the pricy side, but if you manage to go when it isn't busy, they'll treat you like royalty. Recommended!
(4)Desarae J.
Great service. Long wait time on a Sunday morning but it was worth the wait. Good food, good drinks and celebrity sightings were icing on the cake! Love the ambiance and the wait staff were hard working. Street parking is scarce, but it's a nice area to walk.
(5)Mick D.
I finally got to visit Parish for an actual dinner this time. And I'm glad I did. They delivered exactly the kind of service and attention to detail I've come to expect from the Concentrics family of restaurants. Service was attentive, swift, and precise. Food & drink were delicious. The atmosphere is dark & comfortable. Lots of exposed brick and some creative New Orleans flavored lighting helps, and makes for good aesthetics. I very much enjoyed my ginger-beer. (I'll have the dark & stormy later.) I don't know which brand they're pouring, but it was crisp and sweet and full of good ginger. I had the burger. It is a total crowd pleaser, but next time I'm following my instincts and trying the pork chop. And the Fried Chicken? Let me tell you, it is a hands-down winner. You can't go wrong with this dish. Staff must get a great workout going up and down those stairs. But it doesn't stop them from being friendly and professional. I'll be looking forward to my next visit here. Holler if you're coming with.
(4)Jane G.
Very poor service, when I expressed dissatisfaction with the service I was met with defensive reactions. Done and done.
(1)Jeremy K.
The cafe below is suuuuuper slow service. The food is just okay, but it's pretty expensive. I dunno about the restaurant upstairs but the cafe below is subpar. I won't recommend. Unless you just like waiting for 45 min.
(1)Ivan S.
Match.com . Like so many people, I did my time with online dating. I tried to be matched. I let Neil Clark Warren peer into my black heart. I'm not going to totally discount the experience; I met some nice people, but it didn't work out. I saw some boobies, had some girls laugh in my face, but overall, it wasn't HORRIBLE. It just didn't work out for me. In fact, I ended up finding my mate the old-fashioned way--by having my father, the King, marry me off to the princess of a rival kingdom to consecrate a strategic pact. What does this have to do with Parish? Nothing. Well, everything. I kept thinking about Match when we had brunch at Parish recently. Let me rewind. For those of you who've dated online, you know about those pictures. Yeah, THOSE pictures. The profile pics of Dreamy McHottie, strumming his six-string or showing off her high score on Left 4 Dead. The ones that make you stop and click, click a few profiles more, and then you click back and then think, "Nah. This has got to be fake." You read the profile: "Some girls compare me to Ryan Gosling, whoever that is. I'm a little out of the loop, having just spent the past few years in Guyana for the Peace Corp before starting up this hedge fund. But those years really gave me time to explore the collected works of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Pablo Neruda." Wink, message, date! Yes! Disappointment. It had been a while since I'd been to Parish, despite my initial (4 star) positive thoughts. Even though I hadn't updated my review, I'd had a few underwhelming meals and I hadn't gotten around to returning. Brunch, though, called. Everything that I'd originally liked was still there. It's a beautiful space, attention-getting even. Oh groovy online picture girl, with that effervescent smile, beer-making kit, and copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 in a mylar bag, yes, you've got my attention. The menu reads awesome. House-made corned beef hash with horseradish cream? Ginger sage sausage? Yum! Why, yes, swimsuit model on eHarmony, I DO believe you code Python in your spare time! But then....ok, another tangent here. I hate the word "Meh." It's so overused to the point that "meh" is the "meh" of responses. It's lazy and it ranks up there with emoticons on my Internet annoyance list. That said, my food was....meh. The eggs were overdone. The potatoes were almost to the point of burnt. My wife's ginger-sage sausage was dry and actually kind of mealy. And, for the love of the Waffle House, would you people stop calling home fries "hash browns?" Jesus, people, they're fucking HOME FRIES. Anyway, while the menu read great, the execution was not. To finally kill off my extended metaphor, your online date showed up and turned out that she was bo-RING. Dull. It's not like she was evil, but you've had more fun interacting with a Speak and Spell. In fact, I don't think she IS as equally comfortable at both the opera as she is at a football game. Bah! Disappointed. OK, the service was good and the market downstairs is adorable. These are the reason why I'm sticking with 3 stars. The execution on the food, though, has missed its mark too many times for me.
(3)Lily M.
Beautiful restaurant with very good food. A great place if you are looking to have a long, leisurely meal as the food/drinks did take longer than expected.
(4)Robert L.
I live in the neighborhood, and used to go downstairs for breakfast. Now, you literally could not pay me to go there after two recent failed trips. I will pay through the nose for food as long as it lives up to the prices and the service is good, and I don't even mind paying a good bit if the food is very good but not amazing but the service is consistently good. But Parish is an amazing mixture of arrogance, pretension, excessive prices, bland food, poor execution, and thoroughly incompetent and unpleasant staff. Stay away. One silver lining: the building used to be a burned-out graffiti-covered eyesore like the ones where they hid dead bodies in "The Wire." And they have made it absolutely beautiful. So I can recommend looking at it. From the outside.
(1)Sandra C.
I got the fried oysters and grits. Service was okay. Went for Saturday morning brunch and the food came out separately for our party so we had to wait. Entree wasn't hot on arrival. Grits were flavorless and their cheese grits just means a couple pieces of shredded cheese sprinkled on top. Fried oysters were breaded and fried well, but oysters didn't taste that great and the bed of sauteed spinach it was sitting on was soggy and very oily. Coffee was cold. Friend's fried chicken benedict was extremely dry and tough. So tough that she had trouble cutting into it with her knife and ended up not even finishing half of it. I asked for hot sauce and the server brought us an empty hot sauce bottle...... It was not busy at all so there wasn't really an explanation for the bad food and whatever service. I ended up paying $23 (incl. Tip) for mediocre service and less than mediocre food. The ambiance of the place was nice and they had a cute market/deli downstairs that I didn't get to check out. For that, I'd give half a star so I'll round up and give two stars
(2)Stephen O.
I just left the restaurant very dissatisfied with the urgency and organization as I waited for over an hour for one sandwich and a salad. I checked in on my order two times as I waited to see if may have accidentally misplaced or forgotten; first time I was told it was on it's way and the second time I found out that my order was completed but was waiting in the back because an employee did not check out on the front porch, where I was waiting for my food with friends. I am not one to make a scene when the service or product I pay for is not provided, but I do expect the poor quality of service to be acknowledged and/or compensated, with a at least a managerial apology...unless this is just the norm. So now I sit with a soggy salad and cold sandwich, feeling unappreciated and uncared for. I do not plan on returning.
(1)Matthew T.
They have a lot of annoying rules: 1. Have a reservation for your table? You can't take your seats until They are all here. Even though the restaurant is empty. 2. Have a cake you brought for your friend? It will be another $25 "cutting fee" on top of your $400 bill. 3. The food is good but they think they are the best restaurant in town and act snotty to customers. Their staff and management seemed unwelcoming from the moment I stepped in the door.
(2)Sandra F.
What an awesome place! I absolutely love the vibe, mood, décor and food. We came on a Saturday night pretty early around 5:30 p.m. so we were seated right away. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted by our server. She was very friendly and took the time to give us the daily specials and answer any questions we had. We started off with the Pimento cheese biscuits (you get three tiny biscuits), which was stuffed with pimento cheese/bacon. Very different but good. For dinner I ordered two items since I was not interested in the dinner entrees. I wanted the butternut squash salad and paired with another appetizer which is the seared scallops with oyster mushrooms, garlic grits and brown butter. Both were my absolute favorite. I'm still thinking about it and mouth still watering as I am typing this review. I paired my meals with red wine (cabernet Sauvignon) which they have a great selection and very smooth. After we ate, we went downstairs to the deli/coffee section and was eyeing all the desserts. I ended up getting the bourbon pecan pie to go. OMG!!! The best!! I like the fact that you can lounge without ordering dinner (feel free to bring your laptops and relax). Everything was a great experience and we received excellent service. I will definitely come back and perhaps try the trout or steak dinner. Restaurant and Bathroom very clean.
(4)Hart P.
Parish is a fine dining establishment. The food is well prepared and presented beautifully. The staff is well trained and professional. Costs were in line with the experience. I just was not wowed.
(3)Asma A.
This is such a cute place! You just have to come here! I came here for Sunday brunch, had reservations, but I believe you can just walk in because there were lots of available tables. The have plenty of seating area, (great for group seating): seating outside on the patio, seating downstairs in the market, and seating in the dining room! Food is good and very different: I had the Georgian trout. The coffee is also really good! I love the cute little market downstairs! The staff downstairs is also super friendly! Downstairs definitely gets a 5 star from me! My complaint is that everything on the menu is pretty much fried, I was disappointed to see the trout was fried! They should have written that on the menu! I guess if your in the mood for soul/ southern food that is different you should come here!! The other downfall was the service! Very poor service! Our food took 30 mins + to come out (we were just two people). I would understand if the food was freshly prepared, but it seemed as if the food was pre-cooked, then just re-heated. Our server seemed very zoned out (as if she was kind of high). She barely came to our table! It would have been courteous of her if she wiped the milk she spilled with a napkin instead of swiping her hands across the milk and allowing it to drip off the table for the rest of our time there. (News flash: it's liquid, you can't really sweep liquid off the table and hope it will just disappear as if it were crumbs!) Basically the entire time we had milk spilled on the side of our table that just kept on dripping!
(3)Tiffany T.
I was excited to finally try Parish, which I had heard a lot about and walked by many times. The place itself is beautiful, I love the patio and the exposed brick and high ceilings on the inside. We sat at the bar and immediately all I noticed how dirty it was, both the actual bar and behind it, which was stacked high with dirty dishes and napkins. When the food arrived both dishes were cold and didn't live up to the steep price. The poached eggs in the friend chicken biscuit were way overcooked and overall the dish needed a lot of seasoning. The french toast was inedible, but our server didn't seem surprised and quickly offered to take it off the check. Overall, we were disappointed and definitely won't be coming back.
(1)Stephen S.
The food has been decent to great on my visits here, but the service experienced on this last visit will prevent me from ever bothering to go again. I requested Parish for my birthday brunch. The wait wasn't too bad, and it was starting to die down by the time we got seated. Placing an order proved to be an ordeal though. I ordered a cocktail at the same time we ordered our food, but by the time our food eventually arrived, the cocktail never had. I would have reminded our server, but she was nowhere to be seen. I tried to ask the runner who brought the food, and he said he'd check on it after seeming put out that I bothered to ask him for anything (he was the first restaurant employee who had stopped by our table in about 45 minutes). Still no beverage, and of course water was long gone. After a couple more requests and the server trying to order the wrong drink, I finally got it, long after my food was eaten. To her credit, she didn't charge for the cocktail. The whole thing was just such a long and messy debacle that I won't go again.
(1)Chelsea H.
First experience was disappointing because we didn't get to experience it! Called ahead and made a reservation for 5 at 8:30 last night. Arrived at 8:20. No hostess greeted us and it was 10 minutes of standing by the door like a bunch of chumps before someone greeted us. We advised the frazzled man that we had a reservation at 8:30 to which he responded, "I don't see that down here, be back momentarily" and just left. Another five minutes of standing around. Man eventually came back and apologized for not having the reservation down but that it would about a 45 minute wait to get seated. Seriously? An attempt to at least accommodate us in some way for their dropping the ball would have been nice. We were sent back into the rain to try and find somewhere that wasn't packed at 8:45 pm on a Saturday night. Got drunk on margaritas instead to soothe the sting.
(1)Colette B.
Parish used to be delicious about three years ago and now I'm disappointed every time I go. Often, it's obvious that the eggs have been sitting out as they are hard and cold. The turkey had come out with a green fade in the edges. The biscuits are off-possibly too salty? And finally, you're left with a lingering stomach ache like you've been drinking aristocrat vodka all night. Needless to say, I'm disappointed that this wonderful neighborhood spot has clearly gone down the toilet.
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