Colonnade Restaurant   

Took a friend in from Chicago there recently after he raved about Harold's in his home city. He agreed that this was as good tasting friend chicken that he has ever had. Wonderful food, great service, and a slice of the old Atlanta eateries before the emergence of chain restaurants in strip malls. Veggies are also awesome.

The Colonnade (which has no colonnade) just keeps getting better and better. It's located in an evolving neighborhood... Cheshire Bridge... that has several more of Atlanta's finest restaurants... along with antique shops, and a few girly clubs. In addition to its extensive list of traditional Southern dishes, you'll find the new chef has enlivened the daily menu with fresh seafood, meat, vegetable and salad offerings. You can go elsewhere in Atlanta and pay quite a bit more for the same dishes.. and they usually won't be as satisfying. The Colonnade has a full bar and lounge... and is known for its full-bodied cocktails. The scene is mostly adult... lots of gay and gray. But many families bring their children along for some of the best food in town. Loyal customers come again and again, year in and year out. The wait staff is also very stable, and know many "regulars" by name and preference. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.