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Joel Antunes
- Other
- Atlanta, GA
About this business
JOEL Restaurant is a French bistro that is owned by Joel Antunes, one of the best chefs of the James Beard Foundation. It specializes in French cuisine and features European-style decor. The restaurant s menu includes a variety of appetizers, side dishes, entrees and desserts. JOEL Restaurant additionally offers a selection of wines, such as zinfandel, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Its bar menu includes white anchovies, Spanish almond macarone, Parmesan sable and varieties of beer, i... read more
Location details
3290 Northside Pkwy NW, Ste 120, Atlanta, GA, 30327, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Amazing food, Horrible service – The food was incredible, as was the atmosphere. However, the service was dismal. for the extensive wine list, both our server and so-called "sommelier" were both very uninformed and unknowledgeable about the wine. Food came out wrong, and the server had little to no knowledge of the menu. I went with my boyfriend, and our bill was close to $400. For the money, the service was appalling and did not compensate for the food, no matter how great it was.
Slight Attitude of Indifference on recent visit – There was a time before Joel closed for renovationt that friends and I were a fixture to the bar lounge two, maybe three times a week. Polished, low key and attententive service. At one time they had an excellent bar manager, Pam, wonderful service and an occassional live jazz band. I recently visited Joel's because I hadn't been in some time and felt way turned off by an attitude of indifference on the part of someone in the wait staff. He was snobbish to the point that I fe... read more
Great food!! Great ambiance!! – Went a couple of times and had a great experience every time. Menu has a very good variety of food to choose from. The appitizers are to die for, plus they have great deserts. Would reccomend making reservations and bring a bunch of money, but it is well worth the price.
Joel is now petite in size but not in price – In 2007 Joel was reduced to about 1/3 of its original size as it was rarely filled and had an enormous bar area that stayed empty. The new space is cozier but you have to exit the restaurant for restrooms located in the office building lobby, which is a bit odd for a pricey French restaurant. The cuisine does not stand up to the high rating given by the Atlanta paper's dining critic. The place is a bit expensive and overall not near the value of food to price that is readily avai... read more
Everything you dreamed it would be – We had finished our errands early and showed up 1 hr early for our resvr. Said we could sit at the bar but they promptly sat us. Server was very eager to explain the menu and get us our drinks. We had the lentil soup and the mushroom, riziotto pastry. Both were like nothing you ever tasted before, excellent. Next we had the skirt steak and scallops. Everything just melted in your mouth. Interesting flavors and the best quality ingreidents. Would go again in a second. I do recommend though... read more
Come for the food: Chef Joel Antunes hits every note perfectly with his inspired French menu. – The Scene Anyone who has eaten at Joel in the past will hardly recognize the place. The once cavernous dining room has been halved in size and warmed up with dark-stained hardwoods, plush upholstered banquettes and an intimate bar. One glimpse of the towering wine rack that dominates an entire wall, and the 30-page wine list makes sense. Though the updated decor lacks the modern panache of the original, it certainly is cozier and ... read more
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Joel has a great, trendy atmosphere. All of the staff very friendly and professional. Nice variety of food choices, the menu is compact, yet diverse. Execution of the meal is wonderful: nice presentation and delicious. Nice extensive menu (I love any fine dining restaurant that has items such as sweetbreads, etc.). The sweetbreads here were delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Buckhead area. Even if you are staying downtown, its closer to downtown than you... read more
One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Joel has a great, trendy atmosphere. All of the staff very friendly and professional. Nice variety of food choices, the menu is compact, yet diverse. Execution of the meal is wonderful: nice presentation and delicious. Nice extensive menu (I love any fine dining restaurant that has items such as sweetbreads, etc.). The sweetbreads here were delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the Buckhead area. Even if you are staying downtown, its closer to downtown than you... read more
Great wines. No. The best wines... – Probably my next favorite restaurant after Bacchanalia. The key draw for me is the wine. There are few restaurants in the country that have two sommeliers on staff each shift. I describe the wine experience I am looking for (body, character, etc) and I encourage them to surprise me with something new. I have only been disappointed once out of about 20 occasions. I have never paid over $60 for a bottle and I have enjoyed some fabulous wines. Their wine list is impressive, probably one of, ... read more
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How is Joel Antunes rated?
Joel Antunes has a 3.7 star rating with 42 reviews.
When is Joel Antunes open?
Joel Antunes is open now. It will close at 5:00 p.m.
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