Five Seasons Brewing
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5600 Roswell Rd NEAtlanta, GA 30342 (404) 255-5911
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thu 11:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sun 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. - Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Private Lot
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol: Full Bar
- Smoking: Outdoor Area/Patio Only
- Coat Check: No
34 Reviews for Five Seasons Brewing
I think all the other reviews capture how I feel about this place--which is that I think it's pretty awesome. Their menu is very different and organic. Not to mention items such as lamb and quail on the menu. For a lighter meal I enjoy their thin-crust pizzas such as the smoked salmon pizza and the veggie pizza. The beer is good--ask for a beer sampler to get a taste of all their brews. The wait staff has always been on key as well. Visit their Alpharetta location--it's huge.
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I read the reviews and recommended trying this place with some friends. We were disappointed. Presentation of food was very nice, but the taste was just okay, nothing wonderful.
There is a large parking garage with ample parking. We had no problem calling day of and making reservation, upon arrival we were seated quickly. Once seated the room was very loud and I couldn't hear the party I was with speaking.
We ordered the artisan cheese platter and while the presentation was nice it was not easily shareable. Additionally, we order some Edemame which was served lightly salted and chilled, though tasty and fresh was disappointed because we are used to the nice soft hot ones served at Asian Restaurant.
For Dinner I had a bowl of the soup of the day which was alligator with jalapenos and other vegetables. This interesting mix I expected to have much more flavor, but sadly it was just there with a little bit of heat from spices. Nothing was served with it in regards to bread or crackers.
Everyone in my party ordered a different entree and no one had anything wonderful; and that it tasted just okay.
I love the concept of this place of having fresh organic items and a variety of offerings. However, I cook much better organic food everyday at home and feel as if this was a waste of money.
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Ok, I must be really out of touch because I wasn't aware of the serious urban renewal happening around 5 Seasons...to the point where I thought that location was closed. So Frankie's seems to be closed for renovations, which is interesting in and of itself.
Anyway, I popped in here because I hadn't been over to this side of town in sometime and I was happy to see that the microbrew is still going strong. The IPA is luscious, if that's your poison. To accompany that I had their Ceasar, with the anchovies, of course.
I will say that a huge parking deck has been constructed within walking distance and it really makes sense as opposed to having the open lot as was the case previously.
Looking forward to coming back when all the construction has been completed.
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I have ordered the hanger steak w/ shitake mushrooms twice, and both times have been very satisfying. Having their own hand crafted beers is a bonus as well. I still haven't come across anyone that can match the combination of great food and crafted beer like Five Seasons. Off the top of my head, Gordon Biersch poor food (except garlic fries) and poor brews. Sweetwater Tavern in VA, great food, horrible beer. If I'm missing a gastropub that is worthy, give me a holla. This is the one time, I don't mind being proven wrong!
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I've been to a few happy hours at Five Seasons and have always been pleased with the beer. But I would say the main reason I would come back is due to the excellent pizzas. I'm not a big fan of Atlanta pizza in general, but their paper-thin crispy grilled pizzas are great. I've tried the white three cheese, the wild mushroom, and the margherita pizzas- I prefer the wild mushroom, but all are great choices. The cheese is of a high quality as well. They have interesting toppings too- you won't see a pepperoni option here. They are a little expensive ($13 for an individual size), but worth the splurge. California Pizza Kitchen needs to learn about a proper crust from this place.
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Good beer: check
Good food: check
I'm in!
I go here specifically for their lamb tenderloin. I have never had a better piece of lamb. Writing this review makes me want it again. But my favorite part of this restaurant isn't even the beer. It's the fact that everything is organic and most of the produce is Georgia grown. Oh how I wish I could find more restaurants that support local farms like Five Seasons. However, the beer is fantastic. The selection rotates seasonally and there is always something for everyone (my boyfriend loves their dark, chocolate-y, coffee flavored beer while I swear by Seven Sisters).
Some highlights of the menu are the Kari Kari, Crab Fingers, the soup of the day is always great, Organic Salmon in a red curry sauce, America Kobe Tender and Fish and Chips (especially the malt vinegar sauce). Their nightly specials are by far the best though usually much more expensive than the regular menu items. However, all the times I've been here, I've never tried their pizzas.
I also love the guys that own the place. On one particular occasion I came here with my boyfriend and his family, including his very picky grandmother. She ordered a particular salad from the menu but as it turned out, the kitchen was out of meat or something. The owner came to our table and created a salad specifically for her based on what she wanted in it. How often does that happen?! Every single other time a restaurant has been out of an item, I have to choose something else entirely. Needless to say, I was impressed.
I love this place. I've never had any problems with service and I enjoy their outside seating, assuming it's not 96 degrees outside.
Oh and don't be deterred by all the dang construction. At least they don't have mandatory valet parking anymore.
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Five Seasons was gastropub before gastropub was cool. The parking deck is finally *open*!!!!
I've been going here ever since they opened, and honestly have never been disappointed in the service, the food or the beer. That's mainly because it's been the same crew there for the last six years, with very little turnover. The cuisine is slightly asian inspired but 100% original. Most of the produce is locally and organically grown (again - years ahead of this trend), and the beer is produced onsite. Oktoberfest here is a yearly must-do, with a prix-fix menu and authentic festbier brewed only for this occasion.
I was there last night for a friend's birthday dinner with a party of 10. I started with lamb tenderloin over seaweed, accompanied by a strong Scotch Ale. One of my friends had the cantoloupe soup and it was simply fantastic - I'll definitely get it next visit. Entree was swordfish - very well done and flavorful, and dessert was a goat-cheese cheesecake, salty/sweet goodness on a graham cracker crust. Throughout the night, Dennis the owner checked in on us, and Patrick served us admirably.
Later in the evening we all retired to the cigar bar - unfortunately the restaurant doesn't seem to sell them anymore, but we're usually packing extras so no harm there. Five Seasons is incredibly consistent, and yet the seaonal menu changes always carry a surprise or two, and the atmosphere is completely informal. Keep up the good work, Dennis and Dave!
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We came here for a family dinner and as soon as I walked in, I remembered how much I like this place. They've got a patio and a nice dining area with huge screens playing whatever game is going. The night's pick: golf. Man, that Tiger makes a lot of unbelievable eagles! I do have a question: What happened to the old school fire truck that used to be out front?
We started with the Kari Kari Crab & Cream Cheese Dumplings and the Seared Jumbo Scallops. Dumplings were ok but the Scallops were divine. Nice spice, good sear, and cooked just perfectly. Makes me wish it was a main dish.
The soup du jour was a cold red pepper, tomato, and something. Nice and cream and really good to sip on during the summer. Yakatori Lamb Chops were ok - not only was it over seasoned, but I think they poured a whole bag of salt in the yakatori salt. Beet Salad was good if not cut a little too small. It was better eating it with a spoon than a fork. Hmmm, that made me think of a spork. . . . .
The standouts that night were the Lamb Tenderloin with Red Wine Rosemary demi-glace, Grilled Rib Eye special, and the American Kobe Tender. The lamb and cooked to medium well (I prefer medium rare, but hey, it's mom's dish not mine). Grilled rib eye was very good with a bit of the mushroom sauce. But my favorite was American Kobe, it was cooked to perfection and went down so well with the shitakes and caramelized onions. My brother had to tell me to stop eating his dinner! =P
The goat cheese cheesecake was bleh. It didn't taste good and the texture was very strange. But I could go back tonight just for the Asian Pear Strudel with ginger cream! It came out nice and warm with a flaky crust.
The stuff on the daily specials are definitely the way to go cause it goes fast!
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Have been to the Sandy Springs location several times and have always been really pleased with our food. We have been for both lunch and dinner, but I think I prefer the lunch menu. They have such a great selection of starters and sandwiches it makes it hard to choose favorites. The lobster cake is really good. They have awesome pizzas; the best being the granny smith and serrano ham. Who knew apples on pizza could be so tasty. They usually have several interesting sounding features; they do seem to go quickly, so I would recommend having a backup if you're planning on ordering a featured item.
My only criticism is the service seems a bit inconsistent; we've gone and had great service and on another visit had pretty bad service.
Not bad enough to keep me from coming back for the granny smith pizza...
After an interesting and tenacious drive to actually find this joint, I was very relieved to find the menu had some really great items on it. We opted to skip the alcohol that evening (odd, right?!) and just go for the food. I started with the Micro greens salad, just a super-clean and simple green salad to clear the palate (lol, I can't believe I just wrote that!) and kudos to Georgians for their discriminating taste in produce; I love the concept of farm-fresh greens, as I found out as well with the green beans. The shallots/garlic/wine sauce was so finger lickingly-delicious I have been trying to come up with something similar at home. For dinner, I was boring and just got the steak au poivre, which had some super-awesome pommes frites that I could "elegantly" smear into the peppery jus...that turned out to be a great choice though as the cut was perfect, and the steak cooked to a buttery rare, which I will only order that way if I'm feeling adventurous, due to low-quality meat needing those extra minutes...luckily, it worked to my advantage; it was succulent, flavorful and juicy, any more "done" and I would have probably missed out. Dessert was equally satisfying, with a trio of freshly-made ice cream (all three flavors were so creamy, with whatever flavor distinguishably great...i.e., REAL vanilla beans, chunks of sweet peaches and good quality cinnamon, sweet, fresh strawberries, etc.) and the chocolate-covered strawberry mousse (!) both making me smile. I don't know if it was the airiness of the mousse or the heavy draping chocolate atop it, but the latter dessert was the ultimate end to a day after traveling/jet lag.
My only complaints were the aforementioned hunt to get there, and service was just okay...he seemed a bit occupied by the larger groups surrounding us...but hell yeah I'd go back! And with more folks, as they seemed to be a great spot for entertaining larger parties.
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5 Seasons Brewery is a triple threat. Great food, great beer and great atmosphere! Some of my favorite things to order include the Helles brew, the Mushroom and Asparagus pizza, the seared scallop appetizer (this could be the perfect dish!), and the larger than life vegetable plate. They sometimes have specials, had a great salad the other night with mango and shrimp - amazing.
Servers are very attentive, but don't hover. If it's not too hot, hang out on the patio for a more relaxed vibe as the inside can be a little dark at times. Highly recommend this place!
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This cool brewery is a bit hard to find because of the construction going on. Tucked away in this strip mall is a wonderful restaurant/bar. Interesting house brews on tap. I tried 3 out of the five this evening......hic*. I especially liked the Coffee flavored one.....10% alcohol....hic*
Based on other Yelpers, I was excited to try out the food. I had a interesting tortilla/pulled pork soup to start. Kind of reminds me of a cross between Brunswick stew and Minestrone. Delicious and spicy. For my entree, I had the duck. Cooked to perfection and very tender. Absolutely no complaints.
Will go back again, the french fried chicken looked really good.
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I promised a friend who very much loves Five Seasons that I would withhold my review from my first visit about 2 months ago until now, when I could visit a second time last night. I am extremely glad I did because after yesterday I can't say that I would give Five Seasons anything less than five stars (har har).
The first time I went the beer was great. As it should be....it's a brewery. But we all know that being a brewery doesn't mean great beer (ahem, Rock Bottom). For my dinner, I probably got the most boring, mundane thing on the menu - the French Fried Chicken. I was expecting a small piece of chicken but out comes literally, a WHOLE mini chicken. And it was good but not fabulous. You can imagine my disappointment because my friend had really done nothing but rave about how good the food is here.
Fast forward to last night and I went again with this same friend, hoping to redeem the reputation of Five Seasons. I learned that the best choices come from the "nightly" menu. A few of the options for specials they were already out of, but we spotted two that might be good to split. A flatbread pizza with fresh tomato, chicken, and red onion and a ravioli with Italian sausage, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. Both were really really really good.
I left really stuffed and due to three Sledgehammer beers (their own brew), a tad tipsy.
After last night, I would say that I really like Five Seasons and will visit again, but know two things if you choose to go (1) get THEIR beer and (2) pick something from the nightly specials menu for the best, freshest ingredient options.
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99 bottles of beer. . . .
(Ok. Well. Not technically 'bottles' since this brewery restaurant has their creations on tap. But you get the idea.)
Where've you been all my life? Ooohh yeah, hiding in the Prado shopping center! Not sure how I've made it in Atlanta for four years without being introduced to 5 Seasons, but I'm glad introductions have now been made.
I went here for a friend's birthday, and we had a table of about twenty. The definitely made advance reservations, and it was nice that they were able to accommodate a huge group - the table was along the far wall, so we weren't in anyone's way either (or annoying anyone else with our loudness!).
I was extrrreeeemmmly jealous when I saw a waiter-carried sampler flight of beer walk on over to another table. I definitely lusted after this sampler platter of beer, but ended up being happy with my one lone, full-sized Seven Sisters Mnchner.
As for the food, like other reviewers have mentioned, there's a pretty strong selection - diversity at its finest. They serve everything from Crispy Organic Buffalo Quail to Filet au Poivre. I'd already eaten dinner beforehand, but we ended up getting a White Three Cheese Pizza & Iceberg Wedge salad. . . next time (um, when I haven't actually already eaten dinner) I'll go for some of the more adventurous dishes.
Parking is valet, and I think there's also a park yourself lot too. I had no idea about the wheaty beer goodness that's parked behind that giant Prado sign. . . and am even more excited to see the Westside location that is slated to open in 2008!
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After an exhausting and confusing day I stopped in here to try to unwind and have dinner before the opera. A few lingering files joined me at the bar for a very delicious pint of Delirium...I mean it was really good. I enjoyed the beer , the friendly bartender and the quiet bar (Tuesday at 4pm), but the extremly moist and hoppy scent of the place..not so much...I know I know, it's a frickin' brewery, but I kinda felt like I was back at my bartending gig in my younger years.
A friend met me for the dinner portion of the experience, and we had an interesting, well experience, though not really with the food. Our waiter was gashed in the face by a flying menu and while our service following his unfortunate mishap remained attentive and adequate, it was not whole-hearted. The food, like the gashed waiter (we imagined he had incurred the wrath of an enraged chef), seemed exciting, but ended up being a tamer storyline. We ate and enjoyed, but there was no excess drooling or moaning involved.
Crispy Fried Duck Livers over sweet onion truffle spaetzle with a Rosemary Demi-glace (I did appreciate the spaetzle's lightness.)
Tuna Tataki with Wakame salad (underwhelming tuna outshone by bright and flavor packed seaweed)
Ground Bison pizza with sweet onion, tomato, cilantro and tatziki (tasty, but unbalanced...too much going on, not enough connections)
The place is nice, and I will definitely have a beer here again, but I think it is not quite my thang.
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"Hey, want to join me down at "The 5", for a beer?"
This is a common phrase around my office. It's the favorite place for everyone to wait out the traffic on 285 and/or 400.
Personally, it isn't my favorite place. I mean, service is fantastic and the patrons are super friendly, but I don't particularly care for the food.
My friends and colleagues think I am crazy when I say this, but come on, why would a restaurant serve calamari that is fried in Tempura? I love calamari and this was such a disappointment.
Despite my disappointment in the food, I must admit that I enjoy hanging out at "the 5" during "happy hours" for the exceptional bar service and fun atmosphere.
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Five Seasons Brewing is a little slice of California with a Southern accent. This is a complete gem for the area. They serve an eclectic seasonal menu with organic, local ingredients along with house brewed beers. Their grilled pizzas are excellent--thin crispy crust with a sight smokey taste from the grill. I had the Serrano ham with granny smith apples and sweet onions pizza. Yum! Service was polite and prompt. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town near the Perimeter aka restaurant chain city.
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Food is great but the last time I was there parking was awful.
Can't decide if the food or the beer is better.
They have such an eclectic mix of food - anyone can find something great on the menu. I usually opt for their pizzas (think granny smith apples and and serrano ham), but the duck both ways is another great entree.
As for the beer, if you are a beer aficionado and appreciate a complex beer like Chimay, this is the place for you. It's hard to go wrong with any of the choices.
Back all that up with great, friendly service and you've got a great place to take out-of-towners.
I especially like it when they have the singles mixers going on. They always put them on the patio, so you get entertainment with your dinner ;-)
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Great beer destination serves surprisingly high quality eclectic selection of foods.
More than ten different house brews are rotated seasonally. (so, 5 or so to choose from at any time) About half are fantastic, all are very drinkable. Large establishment with bar, pub room, main dining area, and patio makes it suitable for different occasions. It is as comfortable to have a drink and watch sports here as to have a special occasion dinner, or a brunch outside.
Passionate chef and owners have put an emphasis on using local and organic ingredients. Very quirky menu offers a curiously eclectic selection ranging from Japanese bar snacks (apparently what the chef formerly specialized and won awards in), array of pizzas, pub grubs of a generally international flavor, to entrees that include such fares as fried French chicken and Crawfish Ravioli (grilled!). All of this are done extremely well in an earnest but playful fashion. On top of it all are always-changing specials that sometimes dazzle even seasoned eaters. From lentil soup to whole pompano, from braised pork belly to softshell crawfish, these specials are almost always fantastic. It is not easy to do and I have great respect for the person helming 5 Seasons' kitchen.
Only complaint I have is that of the service when dining at a table.. It is rarely prompt or attentive. And they seem to be understaffed every time I ate there. I'm also dumbstruck by the big fish tank at the hostess station. I suppose it goes with the whole mix and match spirit.
A top-notch restaurant-pub all around.
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This was my first and is by far my favorite restaurant in Atlanta.
The first time I went, I stopped in just to have a beer, and it was so good that I ended up staying all night, trying all the different varieties they brew. I haven't tried one I haven't liked yet.
On top of the delicious beer, they have one of the friendliest bar staff I've ever encountered. Also, the crowd there has always been full of friendly, talkative people, even if it's a slightly older crowd.
Then there's the food...wow. The menu rotates seasonally, and there's always exceptional specials that rotate every 1-2 days. Everything they make there is 100% Organic and the selection is very eclectic and gourmet. The presentation of the food is gorgeous, and the taste matches appropriately.
This is definitely a good place to frequent. Whether you're in the mood for a good beer, meal, or both, you really can't go wrong at the 5 Seasons.
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This place is fantastic. I love the whole farm to table movement and 5 Seasons tries to use local vendors if at all possible. They also try to make as much in house as is possible.. which is great for a restaurant, especially a brewery. Everything I have eaten here is great, especially the specials... defintley pick a special if possible. I have also heard their flat bread pi That brings me to the beer. I can't comment on all their beer b/c I am in love with the Stout and get nothing else. The stout ( not sure the name) is very chocolatey; it is served in a highball type glass, supposedly b/c it is a high-octane beer. I'm not sure about that but I do know I was feeling great after consuming a few. This is one of the best brwerys around b/c it a winning combination of both out-of-this-world beer and fresh food. Also a great place to have parties... either on the patio, sun porch, or game room.
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Easily my favorite restaurant in the Atlanta perimeter.
This place boasts spectacular food at reasonable prices, and combines that culinary excellence with expertly produced micro brews, made right there.
The lamb and duck are both amazing, and while it's not on the menu, I highly recommend that you ask for a beer sampler. They will bring you a four or five ounce pour of each of their five micro brews, and serve it on a wooden paddle. Hard to picture in your head, I know, but you'll understand once you see it.
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I'm not a beer drinker but decided to try one of the brewed-in-house beers and thought it was pretty good.
However, the food wasn't all that good. My fried chicken tasted funny and I wasn't too crazy about the mashed potatoes or shredded (!) zucchini that came with it.
Dessert was delicious, though a little small.
If you are a beer enthusiast, come try this place, get some appetizers or something and enjoy. But if you are looking for a great place to eat and the drinks are secondary, go somewhere else.
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Have to admit, this place is fantastic!
I've been coming to Five Seasons for 5-6 years on and off, and it's consistently excellent.
First and foremost, the beer. Seasonal beers are very good, not every microbrewery can pull this off, many end up selling beer that Budweiser would be ashamed to bottle, but Five Seasons produces genuinely great beers. I especially enjoy their dark lagers and ales.
But the real shocker is the food. When you go into a brewery, you usually keep your food expectations low. I'm normally happy just to get a decent set of chicken wings to go with my beer. But this place!
Lets start with appetizers. Crispy Calamari with Orange-Chili dip is very good. Lobster Cake is out of this world. And my favorite - Blue Crab "fingers" - fantastic little blue crab claws, with an amazing dipping sauce.
For an entree, Grilled Ravioli is superb, I think they make it with crayfish, so it tastes a bit creole and that hits the beer palette just fine! Pizzas are unbelievably good as well, try Spicy Sopressata or Serrano pizza, who said pepperoni has the pizza topping monopoly?
Lastly, atmosphere is nice too, when the weather is good, I enjoy sitting outside...
In short - great place to grab a beer and chill after a hard day's work.
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Usually my interest in any restaurant is always stimulated when I see the word "Brew" in the title. There is nothing better than trying out a wide variety of beers that a restaurant offers, especially if the brew is made at the actual restaurant guaranteeing a fresh taste.
The beer menu offers selections based on specifics like how heavy or light the lager is, which is equally accompanied by a fairly knowledgeable staff.
Five Seasons was also so much more than just a "brewery." I started out my dining experience with a light lager and some delicious "Chinese burritos." Towards the end of my night, after I had developed a nice coating of lager on my stomach, I decided to go with the heavier lager and I was very pleased.
I definitely recommend to whoever wants good food and beer.
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I love 5 Seasons with every fiber of my being. The beer is absolute perfection (I particularly love the Sledgehammer but next time I'll try one of the beer "flights") and the food is really out-of-sight delicious, which is refreshing because, often, restaurants with killer beer fill their menu out with really ho-hum bar food. Not the case with 5 Seasons. Always opt for one of the specials, if possible, especially any non-salmon fish dish (the trout is divine). You won't regret it. If ordering a salad, go for "The Wedge." Mmmm. Yummy. But steer clear of the burger. While the grass-fed beef is delicious and they will cook it to order (yes, still pink inside), the sesame-see bun is really lackluster. 5 Seasons guys, if you are reading this, change it immediately. The service is usually very good. Though the last time I went (for my pre-birthday brunch) my server was a little scowly. Ordinarily, I can overlook this, but my parents were visiting from out of town and dropping a huge chunk of change on lunch for nine people, so I expected better. Did the server know I was trying to impress my folks with some stellar Atlanta cuisine and possibly score them some repeat business from out-of-towners? Of course not. Which is why a waiter should always deliver the best service possible. I'll chalk it up to him either having a bad morning or not wanting to wait on a 9-top even with the auto-grat. Still, I absolutely can't wait for the Marietta Street/Howell Mill 5 Seasons to open, so that I can visit more often.
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It's pretty much across that board that everyone likes this place...no matter if you know anything about food or beer. It's just a friendly comfortable atmosphere. The beer is one thing...but the menu is just on another level for pub grub. I love almost every thing on the "Little Plates"...I should know, I once ordered it all in one sitting. The server handed me the menu and I said "Yes, please!". No, I didn't eat it all by myself you freaks! lol
The entrees read really impressive...you should see their dishes at more upscale restos. David Larkworthy really does a great job! I call him Super Dave. lol. They did a Soba noodle demo with chefs from Japan a year or so ago and it was very impressive. You hear that Dave? Hint hint wink wink... Bring 'em back! ;)
As for the 'ZA's, I never had them, it's the NY'er in me...but I will make it a point to try it next time. You know, take a bite from someone else's!
The only thing I was not yippy hoorayed about is the Trout fish n chips...I need more structure, it's just too thin.
One of the best brew pubs in Atl...if not the one.
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Despite the name, 5 Seasons is as much about the food as it is the beer. Which isn't to say you should dismiss the beer selection -- far from it! The Sandy Springs location of this brewpub opened in 2001 in the Prado shopping center, and that's the one I've been going to for the past three years or so. They also have a second location in Alpharetta, and are supposed to be working on an ITP 5 Seasons (I've heard Howell Mill road, behind GA Tech) for 2008.
What can you expect at any 5 Seasons locale? A menu inspired by local farmers and fishermen (try the kurobuta pork if it's on the specials list), and inspired microbrews made on the premises. Winning appetizers (I love the mussels especially), gourmet pizzas, and a smattering of Japanese influences without anything that screams fusion. Perfectly prepared meat with reduction sauces (the duck both-ways, the filet au poivre) that, while awesome, still leave room for you to be impressed by the fresh organic veggies plated beside it. In short, this is the best brewpub in Atlanta, and one of the few places I'll drive OTP for.
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Cool place in the big Prado shopping center. Their homemade brews are pretty good, and so is their chow. Interesting variety of food from Asian to pizza to steak. I'm always there with large groups, which they seem quite capable of handling. Worth a visit for sure!
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I went to try the beer, and ended up being amazed by the quality of the food. They have a nice range of beers to try, and the servers are conversant in the tastes and differences between the brews. The beer is good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The food on the other hand is something else.
The menu is pretty broad; there are traditional American dishes and some fusion items as well. Everything on the menu is made in house, including the breads and buns on things like the kobe hamburger. The fried french chicken and the lamb tenderloin were both dreamy. There's a very California feel to the menu, lots of organic ingredients and a focus on freshness and top notch seasoning. Definitely give 5 Seasons a go if you're near the perimeter.
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Simply fantastic. Some of the best brewing I've experienced and amazing food to match. It's what I miss most in ATL.
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Five stars for Five Seasons! This is the quintessential place to have a few beers AND some really fine, gourmet cooking. You can't find both at many places.
The food here is outstanding. I had the organic salmon (with sticky rice and a spicy Thai coconut curry sauce) last time, but I've also been known to split a few appetizers with my table mates. Calamari with orange-chili dipping sauce, three cheese pizza, mmmm ...
This place has character, a soul. Its a brew pub that gets it right. The food is fresh and actually pretty gourmet. Look kids, an actual chef in the kitchen! The owner married a Japaneese woman while teaching English as a second language and her influences are scattered throughout the menu. I love the gyoza dumplings. The operator Dennis, used to own Yakitori in Buckhead, and his customer service and charm carry over here from the old days. This really is a true local pub with a great staff and commitment to good service, quality, and of course beer. Also, I recently had dinner there on a busy Saturday night, with a table of 25 for a birthday party. Not only did the server handle the large table with charm and accuracy, all of the food came out at the same time and was prepared perfectly. He also separated the checks (all 25!) into individual folders and paying the bill was a breeze. This flawless service is no small accomplishment for a restaurant, especially on a busy weekend night. The experience signifies the professionalism of the establishment from the kitchen to the service floor. Many flashy new In Town restaurants could learn a few things form Five Seasons and be more the wiser for it.
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