By George restaurant and bar
4.6 ★ average from 1241 reviews
Located inside the historic Candler Building, By George offers a refined dining experience featuring contemporary American cuisine and a dedicated bar program. The menu emphasizes seasonal ingredients served in a grand, architectural setting that honors its downtown Atlanta roots.
Location
Hours
- fri
- 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- mon
- 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- sat
- 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- sun
- 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- thu
- 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- tue
- 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
- wed
- 7:00 – 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM
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Recent reviews
- ★★★★★Jessica Fountain
My book club and I were in town for BRBF, and I really enjoyed our visit. Ivan, Junior, and our server, Jay, were all incredibly welcoming and accommodating, which made for a great experience from start to finish. I ordered the off-menu short rib hash, and it was packed with flavor. I also treated myself to a creamier-style espresso martini, which was smooth and delicious. The food and drinks were excellent, but what truly stood out was the service. Ivan, Junior, and Jay were all attentive, friendly, and made us feel well taken care of throughout our visit. It's always a pleasure when the hospitality matches the quality of the food. I would definitely recommend and look forward to returning. I would revisit when in ATL again.
- ★★★★★Adam Callaway
We had an amazing experience at By George in Atlanta. Our group of 20 enjoyed a large table in a stunning, beautifully detailed space perfect for a special night out. The food was exceptional: the cornbread was incredible, tomato bisque creamy and smooth, and my salmon cooked to perfection with standout broccolini. Chocolate cake for dessert was unforgettable! For anyone looking for one of the best dining experiences in Atlanta, By George is highly recommended.
- ★★★★★Randall Davis
By George, located in the lobby of the Candler Hotel in downtown Atlanta, was an absolutely fantastic dining experience. The atmosphere is elegant but still welcoming, making it perfect for both a special night out or a relaxed dinner in the city. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The shrimp and grits were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, and the rigatoni mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying. To top it all off, the caramel bread pudding was phenomenal It was easily one of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. Service truly elevated the experience as well. Our server, Tina, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely kind and considerate throughout the meal. She made excellent recommendations and ensured everything was perfect from beginning to end. Overall, By George delivers incredible food, beautiful ambiance, and top-tier service. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone dining in downtown Atlanta.
- ★★★☆☆Holly King
Upon arrival you are greeted by a nice young man with seasons greetings. Put us in the holiday spirit. With validation we paid around $5. Great since it is in the city. We ordered the French toast with peaches, which leaned more toward slices of wonder bread with only a hint of peach flavor. The standout was the single-serve real Vermont maple syrup, which definitely helped. I had tea, and it felt worth the price — it was loose leaf, not bagged, and generous enough to serve more than one person. My mom ordered eggs with potatoes and bacon and really enjoyed it; everything was cooked exactly to her liking. My husband had the vegetable omelette with potatoes. It was fine, but the overall experience felt very corporate and somewhat overpriced — not surprising given the location and the fact that not much is open on Christmas morning. Service started off strong. Our original server was wonderful but had to leave for Christmas Mass, which was completely understandable. Unfortunately, the gentleman who took over never checked on our table. My mom eventually waved to another server (which I hate doing), and I was close to getting up myself to ask for help. Thankfully, the server who stepped in was exceptionally kind and attentive, which helped recover the moment. Overall, the staff was pleasant and the room nicely decorated, but the food and service were uneven for the price.
- ★★★★☆Konstantinos Rizakos
Fabulous looking restaurant inside a historic building. We had our Thanksgiving meal here - the food was very good, although not five stars for the price. It was well cooked and the portions were ok, but it wasn’t worth the $100 per person we paid (incl a bottle of wine and tips). The service was amateur (wine spilled from the bottle, forgot who had ordered what, took forever) but friendly. Perhaps it was a different crew for the holiday. I would recommend the skirt steak and the rigatoni (the mix of meats for the ragu was exceptional). Would not recommend the desserts (they were big but bland, quantity over quality).