Reviews for Empire State South in Atlanta, GA
The food was amazing! Our waiter Jeremy guided us through the menu beautifully. 10/10 experience.
Great bar. I didn't try the food but what I saw looked good. I wish they stocked more mainstream wines. The chardonnay I had... was not the best and I didn't recognize one single wine brand. Drinks look amazing. Read more
So this was our 2nd visit to ESS but our 1st actual meal. The atmosphere is fantastic, upscale and classy yet casual and... approachable. Not stuffy at all but not a flip flop and shorts atmosphere either. The 1st time we came there was a mishap inthe kitchen and our order got lost in the shuffle. We were running late for a show so we had to get up and leave after onlyhaving drinks and our 1st course . Tonight we decided to give ESS a 2nd shot. We didnt want to rule it out over the 1stexperience because it seemed so promising Our server, Pasquale, was fantastic. Polite and attentive but not hovering orintrusive. The cocktails we ordered (both times) were fantastic. Unique flavor profiles but familiar enough to hit all thenotes you want . The amuse the 1st time was rillete on a cracker with everything bagel seasoning. A tasty Bite. This time itwas a red pepper couli arrancini that hit all of the comfort-feels. The foie is always a pleaser. The 1st time with a dualapple puree (1 red wine and 1 white wine) the depth of flavors in the purees was phenomenal and sang with the foie. This timethe strawberry compote was delightful, the balsamic gelle/reduction could've been a tad sweeter for my taste, and I wouldveprefered it if the foie was slightly tempered and easier to spread on the toast points. But all in all it was absolutelydelicious. My partner had the beet & goat cheese salad and enjoyed it thoroughly. The pork belly with the grits and pickledonions was cooked perfectly. Nice textures. But the coca cola BBQ sauce on it was way too sweet and took away from the dish.The pickled red onions helped a bit but wasn't enough .... The farm egg over the crispy rice was BOMB awesome flavors andtextures. A little heavy of a portion for a mid-course tasting menu it was difficult to finish because it was very heavy . Thepork loin was extremely disappointing . The entire dish was lacking in seasoning. The bok choy was over grilled and the bulb wasun Read more
Great fine dining in the heart of midtown, Atlanta! Came here with friends and they kept talking about this place - now I see... why. We had the 4 course tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The drinks were enticing, and that gave way to a slew ofdelicious dishes. The foie gras and hamaci tartare were excellent starters. The second course had a slew of seafood items - theoctopus, calamari, and soup were highlights. Our entrees took a little longer to arrive but we're worth it. The duck and beefdishes in particular were very rich and quite well presented. Dessert was quite rich as well - the chocolate cake is definitelysomething to write home about. If price is an issue, don't let it be. The ability to savor all of these dishes definitely wassomething that left an impression on me as it relates to fine cuisine in Atlanta. Looking forward to coming next time ! Read more
For $100, this is honestly one of the best meals I've had in a while. 6 courses of goodness, all small portions but overall it's... plenty of food to fill you up even if you're starving. The quality and presentation is top notch, and if I were in NYC orChicago I'd expect to pay almost double for an identical experience, so hats off to you Atlanta for your stellar food scene. Read more
It has been some years since I visited this Midtown stalwart.The pre fixe menu is pretty cool. I understand that it changes... almost daily. 4 courses for $70 or 6 courses for $100. You can also select a wine pairing. I opted for the Tomato Salad, theFarm Egg and Crispy Rice along with the Trout for my entree and the Cherries for dessert. ALL of it was delectable!! Impressedby ESS' staying power. More impressed with the high quality service and the excellent meal we enjoyed. Cheers! Read more
We had the most beautiful experience in this lovely restaurant. The ambiance was romantic and gorgeous and the server was very... courteous. We had the four course meal which was $70. We started off with some very fresh tomato salads and hibachi. Secondcourse consisted of soup. We all opted for fish as the third course and it was delicious and the portion size was pretty good.The dessert, pot du cream was simply delicious. Love the experience and the restaurant. The whole meal was a little over 2hours. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. Read more
We got the 6 course chef's tasting and received impeccable service and an amazing presentation of our choice. This was the best... possible environment to talk and catch up with old friends over delicious new foods and drink pairings Read more