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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. |
The restaurant itself is a lovely place and so is the food, wine list, etc... The one thing that sticks out like a sore thumb is the poor service. We waited for 30 minutes and when we asked the hostess why were not being seated with many empty tables she replied that "I forgot". Then the first waitstaff that we encountered was 10 minutes after we had been sat. When the waiter finally arrived, he recited the specials so fast that we had no idea what they were except that it was accompanied by green beans. We then never saw th... read more
still the best restaurant in Atlanta – I've been to Joel several times (usually for special occasions) and I never left disappointed. The food was always excellent and so is the service. The restaurant is located in a gorgeous building. I admit the serving size is smaller than what you would normally get in America but it was the perfect size for me in order to have 3 course dinner.
Bring your magnifying glass – I went to Joel for the first time with a group of 7 people for a get together celebration. everyone was impressed by the asmosphere, but i was not so impressed with the food. First off I felt the food was so mediocure. The flavor was not there and you actually needed a magnifying glass to see the food on your plate. I am not a big eater, but i was actually hungry after my last course( dessert). The wine was great, but that had to do with the person who ordered it. There was a vegetarian in the g... read more
AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. – I have been to almost every single top-rated restaurant in each major city of the country...and nothing compares to JOEL. The food fits in your mouth like a jigsaw puzzle. Mustard ice cream? Who would have thought it would be the best ice cream experience ever(it was so good it was on the Today Show - which is how I found it)? It is unfortunate that past reviewers had a bad customer service experience. I had really good customer service - the waiter was upfront, honest, and told us exactly what t... read more
VERY DISAPPOINTING BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FEB. 2006 – My birthday and daughter's 18th birthday was tainted. 5 minute delay, water served. Waiter suggested Mai Tai for Mom. Abruptly walked away without asking for other table guest's drink order. Fifteen minutes elapsed. I had to leave our table to request service. Inaction I would not expect from restaurant selling $2000.00 bottles of wine. Staaff attitude flippant and detached. Mother wasn't informed they were unable to create Mai Tai until AFTER I lodged my displeasure. Meal ... read more
Nice restaurants should have knowledgable staff – Joel seems very trendy and fancy. The decor is lovely and the menu even has a 5 course tasting menu and wine pairing. But the staff is very clueless when it comes to any of the 5 courses, and the wine expert is not so much an expert but nothing more than a french guy in a nice suit. If a restaurant like Joel is supposed to be one of the best in Atlanta, than hire the best staff and educate them on the menu. If you are going to be a fine dining restaurant, than be a fine dinin... read more
Terrible Serivce makes this place a downer – The service was unbelievably bad considering the high expectations I had for Joel. It took 10 minutes for the servers to find menus. The sommelier did not listen very well. When we asked what wine would pair with the beef and the ribs, he suggested "red." We were obviously on our own with the wine list. Water glasses went empty and we were totally ignored after dessert was served. We waited 15 minutes with empty plates before we had to ask the server for the bill. We waited anothe... read more
mediocre experience at Joel... – ...totally forgotten about or worse ignored, once seated, orig. waiter disappeared. 20 minutes later different waiter took orders, sommelier finally came by, told us that paired wine tasting would be tiny. The attitude/tone of the sommelier made it clear to skip wine altogether and have drinks instead. Mailed chef/owner letter since it fell way short of my expectations and never heard back. Slow inadequate table service, along with unpleasant attitude and pretentiousness greatly tarnished the... read more
Great Place to dine – Looking for the "typical" American dining experience (order within 5 minutes, leave in less than 1/2 hour) - dont go there. Want a great dining experience like in France of Italy - yes, make a reservation!!! Food: well prepared, tasty, flavors fresh and appealing. Summer menu excellent value for money. Wine List: Impressive wine list. Excellent selection of wines you don't find everythere (e.g. gems from South Africa). Some half bottles. Highly knowledgable, still not arrogant Sommelier. Some of the bot... 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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