we got the chef's special and it was fabulous!!! shrimp-calamari-n-grits was my favorite. it was super crowded for inman park festival, but the services wasn't affected at all. the large group of us had a great time.
(5)
D D.
New favorite place! I don't give out the 5 stars easily either! This place just has a great vibe. All white painted brick with reclaimed wood tables and metal seating. Bar has a lot of taxidermy which makes people want to pose with horns. Extensive bourbon list. The food was amazing (changes nightly) and the servers were so sweet and pleasant. We shared a few dishes that were yummy: lamb, collard greens and this wonderfully spicy peel and eat shrimp. Each dish had such unique flavoring we asked for bread to sop it up. I will be back for sure. I love it when a good meal and atmosphere comes together!
(5)
Jeff S.
What an evening! Wonderful, relaxed service in a great neighborhood. I had a fantastic meal with two friends. Great wine, with a VERY knowledgeable server. He knew about everything on the menu, and made great wine pairing recommendations. Their house-smoked meats were divine, our salads were light and the perfect intro, and my pork belly was perhaps the best I have had. Their greens were also delightful, as were the other sides we sampled. It was a perfect Atlanta evening to sit outside, and their private patio reminded me of the non-touristy parts of Paris. Enjoy. You will not be disappointed!
(5)
Jessie K.
The Chef's Breakfast is a treat. So is their Kimchi Bloody Mary. Service is great, atmosphere is not stuffy or too chaotic. Everything tasted "homemade" but slightly more special... enough to make a unique impression. Brunch menus can get predictable or easily forgotten though delightful in the moment. One eared stag makes a statement with the Chef's Breakfast, I'd recommend ordering this if it's your first time since it provides a variety of flavors.
(5)
Alex C.
I came here for their Monday night fried chicken. Is it good? It's pretty damn good. Is it the best fried chicken I had? Possibly. Tend, moist chicken breast that is perfectly friend? That's hard to come by... Is it worth the price? For the $13 half chicken, probably not. For the $20 whole chicken, maybe. But for $30 and 2 whole fried chickens and sides, quite possibly so.
(4)
Louie S.
Went by for Sunday brunch because my wife saw the One Eared Stag on The Food Network. She had to order the Chef's Choice that was featured on the show, which was a mistake. Out of the six sections the waffle and bacon was the only thing that was good. The curds with fish was extremely fishy, the egg was difficult to cut and very chewy, the scrambled eggs and hash were OK but when you add it up, was not worth the $25. Nice location, nice decor, slow service.
(2)
Simone A.
Let me explain why I subtracted one star then I can get into the good stuff. I went on a Sunday morning. My mistake. Brunch in Atlanta is always chaotic and this was no exception. I was dining alone and there were no seats at the bar so I asked to wait until a table came available. As it got closer to 12:30 when Atlanta's can have a drink with their brunch, the place got more crowded. The hostesses offered, several times, to seat me at a table in the front room by the window. This poor little table, far removed from the other diners, was located on the window-front but sandwiched between the front door and the throng of people waiting to be seated. The idea that they would seat anyone there is beyond me. After I refused the first time and said I didn't mind waiting (leaving out that I was claustrophobic and that the idea of people's backsides in my face while I try to enjoy my meal was unappealing), I wish they hadn't insisted a second and third time. Minus one star. Finally, a seat opened at the bar and my four-star experience began! I was craving two things... a bloody mary and a burger. Okay, to be honest, I should subtract another star for the bloody mary. It was heavy on the Worcestershire and light on the vodka. But I was so happy to be seated and that it was finally 12:30 (Atlanta has the stupidest laws) that I didn't mind. But the best part was the burger. If I'm being frank, the menu was a bit fru-fru. I glanced at it and realized that my wait may have been in vain. Then I asked the bartender if they served a burger during brunch. She sad they did and her face lit up as she explained this phenomena to me. It's called the Meat Stick. They don't include it on the menu and they sell them until they sell out. It's a double patty cheeseburger with grilled onions. But get this, the patty has bacon mixed in with the ground beef. Four stars for bacon!!! And the hand-cut fries were the perfect companion to this meat lovers burger. This would be a great place to go with a group of friends. It was definitely overrated as a place to dine solo. But that was one of the best burgers I've tasted in a while, so yes I am giving them a little leniency by giving them four stars instead of three. Forgive me for being swayed by the swine.
(4)
Lindze M.
Meh I found this place on Yelp since I was in the area and wanted to try something new. The ambiance was really cute, but the hostess was aloof and the menu was trying so hard to be cool it was literally impossible to decipher. example, they listed their items like this: "grilled cheese dijon caramelized onions soup" No periods/commas or explanations. I had to ask the waiter wtf it meant. (it was a grilled cheese sandwich with dijon mustard and caramelized onions on it, with a side of the soup of the day) GG guys. so hip yet so clueless. the food itself was well executed, however, and sizes were generous. Service was very slow even though we were 1 of only 3 groups there. Beer selection was small but good quality. I wouldnt come back though.
(2)
Claudia A.
Like with any fine establishment on this part of town, the food will be hit or miss depending on your taste. Overall I loved most of the items and would love to come back for the food I'm craving. The dinners (suppers as they are called) are good but we opted for the tappas and small plates. We got the Dandelion Salad with arugula and cherries ($11) It was ok. Not our favorite salad, just felt like it was missing something and it was very sour. We got Oysters $2.75 ea These were nice and fresh, the sauce they give you is great too Pork belly was served on toast and served open face with curd and peas ($14) This was my favorite dish of the night. All of the perfect blend of salty and savory flavors on top of toast. Chorizo with a srambled egg ($15) This was very good too. Most people loved this or the pork belly as the winning dish of the night. Fried quail ($13) This tasted like quail with wing sauce. I'll skip it next time. Bone marrow with toast, roe, goat cheese and radishes ($15) This was better than I thought it would be. The marrow is very buttery, delicate, and melted on my toast. The radishes cooked with the marrow tasted like the marrow which was the best part. Fried eggplant ($ 9) This had bursts of brown sugar in it. It wasn't very good. No one would finish eating it We did try a supper: Tuna collar ($33) This is a massive amount of fish. You will feel like you are eating a giant carcass but it's delicious. Like no other fish we've had before. Some areas are light and flaky, others are dark flavorful. A must try for sure. Meat stick burger- a giant burger with fries that was also great. Griddle cake ($8) This was so good. Think mom's griddle pancakes with peach jam. Lavender Pot de creme ($8) Never had this before. It was nice and creamy, like a custard.
(5)
Rebecca O.
MONDAY NIGHT FRIED CHICKEN. Oh lawds, that is best fried chicken I've ever had. For those who haven't been or heard of this magical night, normally One Eared Stag is an expensive fancy restaurant. However, on Monday nights they offer fried chicken in shareable portions. The chicken is perfectly tender and has savory crust. For $20, you can get a whole chicken and two sides (mac n cheese and beans the night we went), which is more than enough for two hungry people. They really do mean for this to be a sharing meal, so bring some friends and enjoy. You won't regret it. Also, it's best to make reservations in advance. If you don't, you have to wait for a table in the front room (bar seating and cafe type tables), and it fills up quickly.
This place is fantastic! But...not for the picky eater. Check the menu before you come because you find delicacies such as quail, sardines and chorizo topped with poached egg. We came on a Friday night and the place was nearly empty. Nestled in the quiet Inman park area, we parked right in front of the restaurant and were seated immediately. We got the quail and chorizo as appetizers, both were delicious. Then, I ordered the dumpster salad which was fresh and flavorful. My husband got a double decker burger and fries which wasn't on the menu. Service was great and food delicious. Will definitely return for a date night.
(5)
Trevor W.
I Phalen love more and more each time. One Eared Stag is the darling of Chef Robert Phalen and a true gem hidden away in gorgeous Inman Park. I stumbled upon this establishment a few years ago while walking the streets to BaconFest. We actually stopped in for a bathroom and beer break, but were fascinated by the cocktails and cuisine on the menu. After several return vists, OES continues to earn top marks from this wild-game-loving-connoisseur and still retains top marks as my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. The namesake is quickly apparent upon entering this corner parcel with french bistro sidewalk seating: a one eared stag is prominently mounted center bar, surrounded by top shelf scotches and whiskys. The interior is spacious, clean, bright, and modern rustic. It exudes French country cafe charm and has a large, private decked patio in the back. Service here is exceptional, with both bartender and server there to guide you through a menu of unfamiliar ingredients. Phalen succeeds, nay, stands out in the tightly crowded Atlanta restaurant scene with his unique take on farm2table. He pairs exquisite plating with unusual tastes, game meats with local vegetables, and craft cocktails with his small - medium - large style tasting menu. In his own words, "You see it, you do it, you plant it, you grow it, you cook it, you serve it" The menu is divided into four parts, details each ingredient on heavy weight paper stock, and changes every few days with whatever is fresh and available. The first two sections feature the cold and hot tasting plates followed by the heartier mains and finishes with desserts prepared in house by the recently hired pastry chef. They now offer lunch service and have always been one of Atlanta's best brunch options. Opt for the Chef's brunch and prepared to be wowed! If you're looking for something truly unique, prepared with ingredients in a style you've never seen before, have an adventurous palate with a focus on game meats, there is no better culinary exploration than the One Eared Stag.
(5)
Alaina F.
My husband and I decided venturing here for brunch this past Saturday after hearing great things. We heard about the chefs breakfast and decided to settle on that. Plan to get here early because not only is the parking limited, but they had the entire dining room blocked off due to reservations. We were lucky enough to snag a tiny table spot by the door instead of sitting at the bar. The coffee is great, even though they no longer had the option for a french press so I had to keep flagging the very nice waiter down for refills. When we pressed the waiter for more information on the chefs breakfast, he said it depends on whatever the chef decides at the moment. Which is fine and expected, I was just worried that there may be some items I don't like, such as fish. I was right. The platter came out with 4 parts: a smear of creamy cheese topped with a tiny oily fish (gave it to my husband, he loved it), a slab of ham with a thick piece of bacon over one scrambled egg, beef belly potato hash topped with a fried egg, and a fried chicken black pepper biscuit...served with a can of budweiser. Now, I was not blown away. I consider myself an excellent cook and I know how to make a delicious breakfast. This plate seemed mediocre to me, perhaps because it was so hyped up. And also perhaps because it is not a cheap breakfast at 25 for the platter. I also chewed up some egg shell bits in with the fried egg side...something that is a major pet peeve of mine. But the hash was very good, and the black pepper chicken biscuit was phenomenal. We decided to order the donuts too, since it was not on the chefs breakfast. They were hot and delicious, perfect with coffee. Our waiter was amazing. He explained the monday night fried chicken dinner to us in such delicious detail that we will definitely be returning for that ( with a reservation ). Although I was underwhelmed by the chefs breakfast, I will definitely be back.
(3)
Kelli K.
Nice eclectic place to enjoy a nice delicious burger this burger is definitely one of the chef best dishes, every bite melts in your mouth. The only disclaimer that I have is for women if your on a date or dressed elegant this dish might not be the daintiest although this dish is really delicious it can be a bit messy it's also relatively large so you might not finish it all!! The "Meat Stick" burger has earned a full 5 stars The restaurant grading is a 99% A My kind of place! If it's your first time going to the restaurant get the "Meat Stick" I promise it won't disappoint
(5)
Jillian M.
Pretty eclectic and unique menu. Nice cocktails and wines. I had the burger, which wasn't my favorite of all Atlanta burgers, but not bad. Fries were kind of hard and cold-not recommended, but they come with the burger. My friend had the ostrich and enjoyed it. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday night, which is never a good sign, but overall it was enjoyable. Would like to try this place for brunch!
(4)
Andrew W.
Perusing the One Eared Stag's menu can be fairly intimidating, even for a soon-to-be Le Cordon Bleu graduate like myself. There are so many obscure ingredients and culinary terms peppered throughout their menu descriptions that I needed a translator. Enter waiter, stage left. "I was wondering if you might be able to walk me through some of these menu items.", I inquired. "Uhm... yeah, sure. Ok.", the waiter fumbled, picking up one of the menus. Then he proceeded to read the menu to us verbatim. Gee, thanks. Does anyone know what lovage, bottarga, nasturtium, verjus, salsify, or purslane is? Gotta be brave ordering here, I suppose. Next time, if there is a next time, I'm gonna avoid the esoteric menu and simply utter the code word "meatstick" and be done with it... or try their highly acclaimed brunch instead. So, I fared better than my wife ordering entrees here. I ended up with a chicken schnitzel covered with green beans and parmesan (written in the common tongue). My wife ended up with a small (for the price) portion of steak with asparagus, an egg yolk, fish roe, and leeks. Interesting combination... While my schnitzel was pretty good, the steak was...odd... and the price for both was exorbitant. On the plus side, this was the first time I'd ever had green beans that I actually kinda liked... Since we were still hungry, we decided to give dessert a try. We ordered a devil's food cake sacher-torte with peach preserves bourbon salted caramel and peanut brittle. Yummy! It was just about the perfect dessert... not too rich, a good balance between sweet and salty, and a variety of textures and flavors. Success.
(3)
Ritch H.
Came in on a Monday night which happens to be fried chicken night. I didn't go there for the chicken I was there for a particular hamburger that I heard was served there. It's called the "Meatstick"! It wasn't on the menu so I asked my server was it possible to order one. She said that they do not list it on the menu because they sell out of it a lot. My girlfriend ordered the fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. The chicken was very good and the mashed potatoes and gravy were very delicious. I ordered the Meatstick. It is a double burger. The patties are about 80% hamburger and 20% bacon. It came on a brioche roll with two slices of real Kraft government cheese with caramelized onions and butter pickles served on a bed of fries. I didn't care for the pickles. It would've been awesome if it had regular dill pickles. This is one of the best burgers I've had in Atlanta. I highly recommend it.
(4)
Mark K.
tl;dr; Fantastic food, with very slow\rude service. We arrived for brunch on Sunday at 11:50 and managed to snag seats at the bar. Around noon, we placed our food order. At 12:30 our starter (delicious pea salad) showed up and we ordered some cocktails. Not exactly timely, but about what I've come to expect from my previous visits to OES. Around 12:50, I inquired as to the status of our mains. We were informed that our server can "see the tickets from the bar and we're third up. Brunch normally takes 40 minutes." (Never mind that at this point, we're already beyond "normal"). Our food showed up 10 minutes after 1.. As usual, the food was superb. Unfortunately, our server never apologized or even acknowledged the abnormal wait time. It seemed as if we were to blame for expecting our food in less than an hour (or within 40 minutes of getting our starter). I get that tickets get lost, food runners make mistakes, and delays can happen in restaurants all the time. Acknowledgement and a simple apology would have been enough to rectify the situation. As it stands, I'll be taking a break from One Eared Stag. It's a shame, because the food is always nothing short of excellent.
(3)
Steve R.
Great wait staff and loved the decor. Definitely plan to return. The chicken sandwich was the best of the items my wife and I selected. Very juicy, fresh and delicious!
(5)
Kyle B.
I live in a near by neighborhood and this place is a hidden gem. What ever meal you go to your always going to get an amazing meal. With a rotating menu you never know what your going to get the next time you go, but always have my favorites. The burger may not be on the menu but it's one of the best in ATL, also the donuts during brunch, and if the ever have it again the tuna collar.
(5)
Colin T.
Just amazing. I love variety, and organ meats on the menu are a terrific sign. Also, frites with mayo. The atmosphere was excellent; look forward to when I can eat here again.
(5)
Jeny D.
Horrible! Was so excited for the chefs breakfast. Very slow service. Over an hour for food to come out. Server really didn't care at all it seemed. She said she couldn't tell us what was on the platter, despite her bringing it out to several surrounding tables. Three dishes had fish in it. The kimchi quiche was entirely too salty and cold. Stale donut. Awful. Will never return and will discourage others from making a horrible decision as well. This place is for sure on the hipster clock. However- the Bloody Mary is on point.
(1)
Justin W.
With fare encompassing delicious revisions on classics like the all-American burger, as well as creative, seasonal, and varied dishes including a plate of sweet melon, yogurt, radish, and pistachio vinaigrette, this is a great, consistent restaurant and bar that I always enjoy, despite many, many visits. Chefs Robert Phalen and Doug Rouen are masters of their craft, and I always leave here full of deliciousness and inspiration.
(5)
Kate O.
So, I have given this restaurant a number of chances, but I have to amend my review. My first review detailed our reservation nightmare on my youngest daughter's birthday two years ago. We decided to try again because we have been to the bar a couple times and have enjoyed the atmosphere. That said, I made a reservation for 6 for 6:30 the same night as two years ago. I used OpenTable to make the reservation. I received a voicemail five days prior to my reservation date letting me know that they were having a cocktail party until 7:00 that night. My options were to join the cocktail party at $25/person with a 10% discount on our dinner bill or change my reservation to 7:00. She also questioned why I was able to get the 6:30 reservation...a question I had too but clearly that is on the restaurant, not me. We changed our reservation to 7:00, but I had some concerns. We arrived at 7:00 and there were only two other seated tables. We were waited on promptly. As we were making our dinner selections, we were told that they were out of the scallop & mussels dish and the pork chops. For a restaurant that only has a handful of entrees, this was highly disappointing. It also calls a lot into question because they have an ever changing menu and dinner service didn't start until 7:00 due to the cocktail party so I have to wonder why they couldn't get other options. We then ordered two bottles of wine. The waiter returned to say they didn't have that wine either. He offered a similar bottle, that was $3 more per bottle. While we never asked them to meet the lower price, they also never offered and didn't adjust the bill. They did however have a 'secret' menu option, a bacon burger (20% bacon in the burger). It had been written up this month in Atlanta magazine so it wasn't much of a 'secret'. Given the missing items, the secret could have easily been offered up as a special to at least have it seem the menu wasn't so limited. Our table ordered 12 oysters as an appetizer, one steelhead, two bacon burgers and three quail. The bacon burgers were quite good as was the steelhead. While I know quail are small, these were tiny, basically the size of a bullfrog. We each got about 4 - 5 bites of meat. The cheesecake ordered for my daughter's birthday was extremely good and the birthday candle was appreciated. Also, this time we were, again, able to use AMEX. Given the reservation problems and the limited menu, that was further limited by out of stock options, the good is now outweighed by the bad for me.
(2)
Mike P.
More like a 3.5. I really wish we could have 1/2 stars for review. The menu is eclectic but very tasty. The appetizers were good. Nothing divine. We had the Tuna Collar that comes on a huge plate and makes for a great presentation. It was prepared perfectly and the taste was excellent. A friend ordered the cow tongue because I was scared- gross right? Wrong!! It tasted like the best braised short ribs ever. IF you didn't know you were eating tongue you would have sworn it was beef ribs. Then I had buccatini with octopus in a light spicy tomato sauce. It was really really good but was not even an appetizer size. Come on give me a break. You can pass on the desserts because they are nothing special. Service was actually excellent. The waiter was well informed and spot on with all his recommendations. As far as ambiance- ok.
(3)
Bryan M.
The One Eared Stag was a godsend for me while stranded at the Reynoldstown/Inman park MARTA station. What better way to kill time waiting for a train than with oysters and a buttery chardonnay? My first trip here was for a hangover cure. I stepped inside, warily navigating the affluence and bacchanal of brunch culture to meet a friend who had already begun his meal. I ordered a drink to get my Dog Hair on, and then set my head on a table as the hurricane inside my head spun itself out. You can treat your awful headache here with quality eats and drinks, but try not to slide up in the spot looking grimy; sloppiness is not advised. If you would wear it to a wedding, it will fly here. But if you're on your Gambino so-rich-I-wear-sweatpants-everywhere steez, that will work, too. On the whole, this is a classy spot, with classy fare. The staff is chill, appear to take their jobs seriously, are "interesting", approachable and create a vibe I can rock with. Menu was good, atmosphere was enjoyable, oysters were salty, all's well that ended well. Price is a little up there, but this is Atlanta. You gotta pay to play, baby boy.
(4)
Pratik S.
I previously mentioned that One Eared Stag is becoming one of my favorite restaurants and I recently discovered another reason why. On Monday nights they offer fried chicken and it is amazing. You can order it in three different ways, half a bird for $15, whole bird for $22, or 2 birds for $32. You get 2 sides with the meal and they increase in size depending on how much chicken you order. 4 of us split 2 birds and it was more than enough food. The sides they were offering that night were a spring salad and creamy grits. The salad was really good but the grits were the clear favorite. They were cooked perfectly and super creamy. The fried chicken had a good about of breading and spice to it and might be the best fried chicken I have had in Atlanta. Dinner for 4 for $32 is an amazing deal and just another reason I love this restaurant so much. We also ordered beer from their canned section and got some pretty cool koozies to take home. Make plans to come to One Eared Stag on a Monday night as soon as you can. You won't regret it, but then again I have loved it every time we have dined here.
(5)
Natalya A.
We came here to celebrate Father's Day! It was amazing food!! The only thing that was annoying was the parking. Make sure you get there early enough to get a parking spot
(4)
Jasmine S.
Visited for Sunday Brunch on the same day as the actress Regina Hall, so I'm automatically hooked! Made a reservation via open table and there was no wait, which is rare for a Sunday brunch in ATL. Food was solid! Had to try the infamous chef's breakfast. 4-5 options that vary as per the chef's liking. Although good, not as warm as I prefer my meals to be served. Probably because the food is served on a smorgasbord style wooden cutting board...Hard to hold heat I suppose. Chef's breakfast comes with a free beer. The waiter admitted it was a pretty bottom of the barrel brand and offered to switch it out when I inquired if that was an option. Would return for dinner or drinks maybe? The meatstick ( massive hamburger) looked GOOD by the way
(4)
Karen H.
So, I vacillated between 3 stars and 4. We went for a sort of early dinner (7ish) on a Saturday, and sat tucked in near the wait staff station, which was surprisingly quiet and private. I'd say the meal was a bookend for me. We had the golden rice and crab for an app, which was great, great, would have licked the bowl clean if I weren't in polite company. I wish we'd gotten two orders, it was so good, all umami and crabby. We also shared the blond brownie and salted caramel ice cream for desert, also a great choice, gooey brownie and a scoop of perfectly salty ice cream in a Majic Shell coating. Dinner for me was, eh, okay. The entree list was pretty limited (a 42 oz Porterhouse was an option at $95. Good Lord), and I went to my standby, which was duck. It was okay, a tiny, slightly dry leg and thigh over a mix of grains and corn. The hubs had the steelhead trout, which I liked better, but I'm not sure I could have eaten an entire serving of the rich, rich broth it came with. So, I might come back for the apps, and skip the entree next time.
(3)
Peter H.
Walk in and the decor is absolutely fantastic. Located right across the street from the MARTA station in a quaint residential neighborhood with a warm, inviting feel, this is a place you want to work. We sat down at the bar while waiting for our somewhat largish group of friends (weekday dining and drinks FTW Atlanta, you should try it). Service was friendly and prompt, the bar is gorgeous and classy, and the glassware snob in me was satisfied. Dinner sadly was a bit of a disappointment. I had the burger and my fiance had the duck. The burger aims for what in the company of my fellow transplants I call "classy In-N-Out." And it looks like its going to be amazing, you want it to be amazing, and then you bite in and it's average. The duck was so tough I had trouble breaking into it even with a steak knife. Duck should be done medium rare because it cooks so quick and is tender and this was crazy overcooked. I watched as the other woman at the table who ordered duck similarly struggled to cut into the meat. So a good meal because of drinks (beer selection works for me) and company, but with entrees prices in the mid $20s I was sorely disappointed with the food. Hopefully it was an off day for the chef - I would love to come back and discover I can love this place.
(2)
Robin H.
My boyfriend and I went about a month ago and had such a good experience. We had the best server, shared the dumpster salad and meat stick and an amazing chocolate/lavender dessert. We then went back with another couple last week and it was horrible! The menu is a little pretentious so we had a lot of questions...and the server had to keep putting us off to go back and get the answers. My boyfriend got the ham steak and it had so much fat we brought it home for our dogs. I got the meat steak and it was just sub-par this time. It was a Sunday evening so I can only assume everyone was partied out from the weekend and not at all on their game. We won't be going back.
(2)
Ravi B.
This is one of Chef Justin White's favorite restaurants so we took advantage of the opportunity that we'd be near Little Five Points and taking marta and sat at the bar. One-Eared Stag is right across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station on the east line of Marta. Walking into the venue, I saw the stag right away. Afterwards, I noticed all the whiskey at the bar :D. This was my first time going to a restaurant and ordering the "chef's special". Kind of a cool experience! I like surprises, so not knowing what I am about to get made it even more exciting. Chef Justin White reassured me that everything would be good, but he did not need to do that at all. I had a feeling that this place that all my friends and yelpers have been raving about would be awesome. For a drink, I tried the "Redneck mimosa". I had never thought about adding orange juice to beer, but it was actually pretty good. My chef's special also came with a beer. The food that came on my brunch was: hash with beef tongue, biscuit with gravy & chives, Danish & croissant, and a milk curd with anchovies and celery leaf and olive oil. The interesting combination of spices & oils was awesome! I enjoyed all of it. The beef tongue complimented the hash really well. I did not particularly care for the peppers or potatoes that came with that. Biscuits are a guilty pleasure and the biscuit here had a little kick in the gravy. It was a subtle but noticeable kick. Loved it! I had the Danish last, and it was a light, but perfect finish to the meal. Chef Justin White's "meat stick" which is their burger with a knife in it was awesome. It wasn't on their brunch menu, but since Chef Justin White has been here a couple of times he requested it. Bartenders are awesome here too by the way. Oh and to top off an already amazing experience, they have gender-neutral restrooms! Hope to come back one day and try their creative-looking dinner items!
(4)
Brian H.
I really enjoyed this place. Very nice atmosphere, and if you wanted to drink, they have a nicely stocked bar. I went (during the week) to try to have breakfast because of a segment I saw on the Food Network, but it turns the full breakfast menu is only served on the weekends. I was still able to find a delicious breakfast-like sandwich on the lunch menu...damn good too. What I ordered was: egg sandwich, enflish muffin, heratige pork sausage, mornay sauce, fries I cant wait to go back to ATL and eat there again.
(4)
Dion S.
What a shame I really wanted to like One Eared Stag, heck wanted to love it....The food was good but nothing great especially considering the reviews. And it definitely wasn't good enough to make up for the abysmal service. Seriously everyone we encountered in the front of the house was completely uninteresting and unmotivated. One Eared Stag seems to suffer from the same hipster notion that so many other restaurants in hip intown neighborhoods do, that bad service somehow equals good service and adds an aire of distinction to the restaurant.
(2)
David F.
Ridiculous prices for inventive hit or miss dishes comprised of ingredients of which you probably have never heard. I wanted to like the One Eared Stag - it has received rave reviews from Atlanta Magazine, the attire is hipster, and animal heads are mounted on the wall. But it's strange to dress so casual when you will walk away hungry after spending $75/person for your dinner. The menu consists of a focused number of hot or cold plates and dishes, each of which is a list of 5 or 6 peculiar ingredients. Like lovage? Dandy for dandelion? Begging for benne seed? Then you are in luck! Never heard of these ingredients? Well, your credit card bill will certainly help you remember. Below are my selections: Bass crudo with cucumbers, black seed, knob onion, lemon vinegar $16 -- lovage was a bit over powering and the size was outrageously small considering the price. Dandelion salad with cherries & manchego, almonds, flowers $13 -- this plate was beautiful to look at pretty with a salty, "meaty" taste. Recommended. Pan fried padron peppers, benne seed, parmigiana $11 -- by far my favorite dish I wanted to dip some bread in the olive oil and benne seed, which had a lightly toasted sesame taste. Recommended. Peach cobbler croustade, buttermilk ice cream $8 -- breathtaking to behold, but not so much to eat. Skip.
(3)
Rosana D.
Out on a business trip with time finally to myself, I found this gem of a place. The quality of the food was superb! Their menu changes daily but the food is so fresh and full of flavor that my mouth was watering for more! Perfect portion entrees that saves room for desert. I couldn't have asked for a better meal! I would definitely come back on my next visit to Atlanta.
(5)
Sarah M.
Drove in town on Father's Day and they squeezed us in. Food was excellent and the staffed was very friendly. They have a wonderful little patio in the back. We at brunch and it was to DIE FOR. Hats off to the chief. They are doing it right at One Eared Stag.
(5)
John S.
If you like the unknown (and the strange), you'll get a kick out of One Eared Stag. Each week or so is different according to the chef. I try to avoid highlighting obscure meals because I know they can offputing, regardless of how seemingly harmless they can be. My dad is a notorious germaphobe and he thought the fried smelt were the best things he had ever tasted. I salute the chef of OES. I'm a big fan of experiments meeting the new.
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Molly T.
Went for brunch. Brunch is normally a meh for me but this was pretty damn good. They were slammed. We had a reservation and got a crappy table right next to the host stand at the door. People were constantly hovering over us. But I needed a Bloody Mary stat so I took the table! Joy was our server and she was great and knowledgeable. Bloody Mary was great but it's $10 for a small glass. We ordered a few salads to start because we weren't really sure what we wanted and they were fine. Finally we decided on the chefs breakfast to share. That's when I fell in love with the chef. I like to try a little bit of everything so it had 6 or 7 items on it. The oysters and grits were amazing! Everything else was pretty good... Beef tongue hash, scrambled eggs with crab, prosciutto quiche, yogurt parfait, pastry (I didn't try but it looked ok). For me the highlight was the fact it came with a complimentary beer!!! Beer for breakfast?!? Yes, please!!!! If I had a breakfast in bed like that served with a beer I'd be in love with whoever served it.
(4)
Sally P.
Didn't come for brunch, so I can't speak for that but I was underwhelmed with dinner. I saw One Eared Stag on another Yelper's list of Vegetarian Spots in Atlanta. This place could not be further from vegetarian friendly. Vegetables here are served in small portions on the side of meat obsessed entrees. I am not using the term, "meat obsessed," casually. If the antlers on the wall everywhere are any indication, One Eared Stag focuses on meat dishes, with a "farm to table" (as one of our friends said), and an unquestionably bougey feel. I had to cave and make a meat-ception. Duck's my favorite meat so I ordered the duck leg. It tasted of freezer burn, but the unusual spring greens underneath the leg were great. Too bad there weren't that many of them. (Pro tip: if you're vegetarian and find yourself having to eat meat for whatever reason, go for fish or a small amount of chicken. The mostly dark-meat duck leg gave me gut-splitting cramps about 30 minutes after eating. Not fun.) My friends were also underwhelmed with what they ordered, except for the "milk curd on toast" appetizer- which turned out to be more filling than the other entrees and very tasty. If you like meat, but mostly if you like hype, you'll like this place. One Eared Stag caters to hype but putting something along the lines of "All of our foods are sourced from really cool people doing really cool things" at the bottom of the menu. Oh, ok. Clears up any concerns I might have had about the lack of coolness in my choice of restaurant. Overall spent about $70 for two entrees with very small portion sizes, and some interesting flavors, but not enough to make up for the price.
(3)
Kelsey F.
One Eared Stag has some serious hype around it and it's been in my bookmarks for quite some time. A friend and I finally made it to their Saturday brunch and it was basically what I expected - trendy, airy vibe, relaxed service, delicious food, and lots of ingredients that I was completely unfamiliar with i.e. soldiers, pork head cheese, dumpster salad etc. This all made for a memorable experience. First of all brunch was not crowded at all. There were plenty of open tables in the relatively small space. I'm sure it gets packed at dinner, but they accept reservations so I recommend that especially for groups bigger than 4 people. The space is really lovely. The white tile, natural wood, cloth napkins, large windows and of course animal mounts make it feel homey but refined. We took some serious time reviewing the menu. It changes often, but the day we were there it was broken down between cold, hot and brunch. Cold and hot were smaller plates while the brunch options were more substantial. For $4.50, we couldn't say no to the redneck mimosa (beer + orange juice). I think I liked it better than a normal mimosa. We decided to try an odd, adventurous dish which was the pork head cheese with flowers, pickled raisins and carrots. It was really earthy and delicious. When you are at a place like One Eared Stag, you have to branch out and at least try something a little unusual. Our classic brunch dish was biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were basically just a vehicle for the ridiculously delicious gravy. It was slightly spicy, but appropriately creamy as well. Lastly, we went for a wild card order- The Meatstick (having no actual idea what a meatstick is). Plot twist! It is a double stack hamburger with some of the best pickles I've had. We were in semi-shock but also the burger was so tasty that it didn't really matter. So, yes I realize that our dishes didn't really go together, but we got to sample lots of different things that were all really delicious. On my return brunch I will be ordering the chef's breakfast. It is basically a sampling of whatever the chef feels like putting on it that day and a can of Schlitz. It is also served on a large carving board which really appeals to me. Also, apparently lots of people order the donuts to go which I could get behind. For the unique sampling we had, my meal came out to only $21. A pretty great deal. The staff is really friendly and matches the charm of the space and menu. The restaurant is a little out of the way for me, but totally worth many return visits. Parking is available on near by streets and it is also a hop and a skip away from Marta. Overall, a plump 4 stars.
(4)
Mb C.
Animal heads on the wall, pickles, serious attention to detail... close to Hipster Central. But, all-in-all very good!
(4)
James G.
Pricey for good food. The menu is always changing and can be hit or miss. Don't be fooled by the two $$. Closer to $40 per person, easy.
(3)
SC S.
Ohmahgawd. Came here for restaurant week. Everything was amazing. Definitely worth a splurge. Will be back as soon as my pockets allow.
(5)
Sarah W.
My husband and I tried OES a few weeks ago and were both pleasantly surprised. It is minutes from our home and offered a wonderful atmosphere, menu, & cocktail list. We will most definitely be back, as the menu changes almost nightly.
(4)
Alessandro N.
The menu is ever changing so the examples I will give may or may not be applicable to your visit. What doesn't change is how amazing the culinary skills are that come out of the kitchen at One Eared Stag. Also this place can get pricey if you come with a huge appetite. The first round of our dinner that night consisted of raw oysters and a fried quail appetizer. The oysters were fresh and the mignonette was well balanced and highlighted the oysters (rather than covering them up). The fried quail was F'ing INCREDIBLE!!!! This small hot plate is one of the best small plates that I have ever had in my lifetime. Cannot emphasize this enough, it was amazing. The breading that they used was the tastiest breading for a fried food that I ever had. I don't know how else to say it but it was awesome. For dinner I had the fresh-caught catfish and my date had one of the steaks (there were two on the menu that night). Since the menu changed since I was there.... I cannot look up the exact details but both were very well prepared. The catfish was the best catfish I've had since I moved south and the steak was a great cut of meat with not a lot of fat/tendon. The sides were equally tasty and really highlighted each main course. Drinks: They have a wide selection of brown liquor and the Manhattan was very well made. I had a Hoddy Toddy and being my first time trying the drink I have nothing to compare it to but it was good and would recommend trying one. In the end it was pricey but it was absolutely worth it.
(5)
Jill G.
Not sure where to begin, but will start with the underwhelming experience. As my husband and I are big foodies, have eaten in some of the country's best restaurants, and I was actually a chef in Los Angeles for 10 years, we feel comfortable saying we do know good food. First impression was the bad bar service -uh oh. Guess it was a sign of things to come... Our reservation was after 9 pm, so things were winding down. We had a little time before our table was ready, so sat at the bar for a cocktail. Lets just say the personality of the bartender was almost non-existent. Not a great first impression... As they were not very busy at this time, it's interesting that they took their sweet, old time before even looking at us. My expensive drink was in a tiny martini glass, and I couldn't taste any alcohol. My husbands' bourbon pour was pitiful. No excuse for this from a restaurant that's supposed to be so good.... Ah, but it wasn't very good after all. (I hear its gone downhill, by a former regular customer). I'd like to start by asking why a restaurant called One Eared Stag, has a menu mostly comprised of fish? Just doesn't make sense. There was only one entree that was meat? mmm. Sorry Chef, but here goes... Started with 2 appetizers: the dumpster salad, and rabbit, goose terrine. Dumpster salad was good - not great, but good - but very small, and they charged $12 for a tiny salad. The terrine was very dry and bland. Thank goodness for the delicious persimmon mustard and toasts, which helped the terrine along. Ha, pretty bad when the mustard is the highlight of the dish. I ordered the shad roe, as it sounded interesting, and different; and my hubby ended up getting a burger, which was not listed on the menu, but he wanted meat. (The only other offer of meat was a steak, that he wasn't in the mood for). Thank God he did, as it was delicious, and was the highlight of the meal. The fries were good too, but very few on the plate - so sad. Now for the shad roe - it was a dry, liver-like texture with, thankfully, a pop of salty roe (although bit too fishy), and coated in a very thick, supposedly tempura, batter. Not very appealing. The sauce and potatoes were fine, but really? At this point I couldn't even bother with desert, which I always get! My condolences to the chef. It's really a shame, as I was looking forward to chefs brunch there, but not sure I can bother now.
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McKenzie C.
Pretty good but a little over priced and pretentious about their offerings. Also, if you ascribe to a more plant based or meatless diet, you may struggle to find a breakfast item that suits your palette. Great taste and a cool atmosphere overall but not as special as I had hoped.
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Christine A.
I have mixed feelings about one-eared stag. On the one hand I've enjoyed the chefs breakfast then two times I've had it but I often have a hard time finding something that sounds up my alley for dinner. The small menu isn't necessarily a bad thing but it makes it a bit tougher if you are looking for something a bit more tame. That said, everything has always been very tasty albeit a bit pricier than feels on the mark. A great space with enough room for groups.
(4)
Keri L.
We went here for brunch with a relatively large group (9 people) this past weekend and our experience was just 'ok'. We were some of the first people to arrive at the restaurant that morning and were well aware that with larger groups things tend to be a little slower. However, our service and our server was painfully and embarrasingly slow. It took almost an hour to get our food after we ordered. Again, if the restaurant was packed or understaffed this would not have been a problem, but we watched as tables around us kept getting served food and our food, and more importantly, our server was no where. We would have appreciated a check-in or two to let us know if the kitchen was slow or what was taking so long, but we just ended up sitting there getting frustrated. The food itself was about 50/50. I actually really enjoyed my meal (even though I was a bit hangry at this point) of the biscuits and gravy. And others at our table really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, but then some weren't so happy. They felt the eggs with crab was sub-par and the shrimp and grits were just 'ok'. All in all, if I'm ever back in Atlanta, I doubt I would try this place again. Or I would sit at the bar.
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Stefanie M.
My hubby and I dined here last minute on a Friday night to celebrate some work success! We arrived at 8pm, and were immediately seated. I have to admit, this has been a long time book mark and I've heard such good things about it, that I was surprised we were able to get in and half the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. . . .Awesome restaurants are hard to get into typically, but I think One Eared Stag might be more famous for brunch than dinner. Our wait staff was very nice, my hubby thought him good but slightly disinterested. I disagreed. I started with the roasted cauliflower and my hubby started with these very spicy quail. Both were excellent. For dinner my husband had the short rib and I had a steak, both were divine! Although I think the winner may have been the short rib, it was enormous! So lovely. Both came with spinach. For dessert we split a chocolate curry tart that was really unusual and delicious. It had a pineapple side that broke up the spice with the sweetness, it was so nice. We ordered a bottle of wine, the 2009 Relic, and it was fantastic. Overall I loved everything about the One Eared Stag. I definitely want to come for brunch but the dinner was fabulous too!
(5)
Ibad K.
If you've gone to One Eared Stag, please do and thank me later. Great food that's inventive but comforting with Chef Robert's always thoughtful and warm touch. The service is very good and the staff is not pretentious but very helpful. Brunch is a class above in originality, taste, and quality. Try the Chef's Breakfast, the Meatstick (a great burger), and any of ever-changing dishes. Lunch is a casual but very high quality affair. Go often to try everything. It's that good. Don't even get me started on the dinner. Pound for pound one of the best experiences in chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta. No pretenses, no cliches, no frills. Just great food cooked very well. Highly recommended!
(5)
D.J. K.
We were driving around Inman Park looking for a brunch spot that didn't require a redic wait time. So my friends and I were happy to find One Eared Stag. The interior has the deer/stag motif going around the restaurant with antlers and a huge "mounted trophy" at the bar (not sure how i feel about that). However, we were starving and ready to get our eat on. While waiting for a few minutes at the bar, we saw a drink item called "redneck mimosa." when we asked what this was the bartender said it was Budweiser and OJ...o_0, we kind of just chuckled to ourselves. The brunch menu was not extensive which i liked. We opted for the Chef's Special, French Toast, and Biscuits & Gravy. Chef's Special: Small portions of shrimp & grits, french fries with gravy, danish, french toast, veal with fried egg (i think it was veal, can't remember), and can of beer. Shrimp and grits were okay, it was too cornmeal-y for my taste. I really liked the french fries, the rest was just okay..I didn't touch the veal (?) French toast: I didn't like the bread..I feel like for french toast it should be really good bread and not just masked with toppings...I think the bread fell short Biscuits & Gravy: this was by far our table's favorite. The biscuits were warm and soft on the inside and the gravy was really good. It wasn't too thick and heavy, just right! Would like to come back to try their adventurous dinner menu.
(3)
David W.
I stumbled into One Eared Stag on a Saturday afternoon for brunch and was pleasantly surprised to see the place packed. The food selection was broad and unique and I have no issues with service (slow or otherwise). We sat near the window and had a great view of the Inman Park neighborhood. I go to restaurants because of the food and the food alone... and if you're anything like me, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
elise t.
Happened to be "in that area" and stopped in for lunch; had been there for Shaun's in past. Sadly, place was empty, but we were ok with that and sat on the cute patio. Menu was exciting- very different, inventive, fresh! Cocktails also reasonable(9$) and intriguing combinations of spirits/mixers. I had the chili dog(!) and husband had the catfish- not a usual lunch menu, but that's the best part of trying new places! Olives and almonds, chickpea fries- loved them Very friendly staff- mentioned the popularity of the Sunday brunch so we'll try that next! Good luck! This place clearly has the talent, hopefully word will spread...
(5)
martha m.
Great service, awesome food, and totally kid friendly!
(4)
Ani W.
So glad for this place. Where else can I find sardine in the menu? Friendly atmosphere and kids friendly. Definitely will be back over and over again.
(5)
Ron M.
Best bartenders and wait staff, BEST oysters in Atlanta. Rockin hanger steak (except with the red sauce). Heather the bartender is fabulous. Love this place.
(5)
j s.
Fabulous restaurant. Service, food, and atmosphere were all terrific. I was with a party of 8 and everyone was very satisfied with the food and service they received. The noise level is LOUD, but I would go back for the food.
(5)
Tom E.
I will never forget the first time I had learned about this place, I got off of MARTA to head to Bacon Fest (at Dad's Garage, down the street). It looked like a beautiful one story white brick building that blended with the neighborhood perfectly. I just had no idea what it was about- and then I kept reading reviews about it. For my last meal of vacation, I decided to meet Kathleen and Charlie for a meal here, as I felt there should be no other way to experience this place for the first time. There is no parking lot, but finding a street spot was not too difficult (the entrance is on a side street, so it makes it a little easier). Upon entering, the bar is straight ahead (with the famous one eared stag looking over), and there is a dining room to the left. We got seated in the dining room, and I got to face the kitchen, which at the end of the day, I wish I didn't (more on that later). The building itself is very elegant, but with a hipster vibe. Almost reminds me of Empire State South. I can dig it, as long as things stay true to flow, and service is spot on (especially for the prices they charge). On to my tangent- earlier in the week I treated my friend to lunch at Community Q, and I was mortified when he pulled a string of hair out of his Brunswick stew. That put a damper on things, for sure. So when I saw one of the chefs/cooks with an all out beard at OES, it kind of made me cringe. I am sorry, I am all for art and expression, but I was trained to leave the facial hair out of the kitchen- for an equal part of sanitation and professionalism. But hey, what would I know, I have never cooked a day in my life. So as I am sitting there staring at this guy making food, I needed the drinks to keep coming. And they did. They had a solid bourbon menu and cocktail list, I don't even remember what I got. Their menu changes a lot from what I hear, which is good for one thing, but if you like something, you may not see it again. We started off with some chicken necks (which is very odd for a place that sells $40+ entrees). At $9, it was a huge plate, and they were seasoned well, but having to work so hard for such little meat, I didn't find it fitting. They tasted great, but I was out of breath after eating 5. For the main dish, I got a piece of beef and a kid size lobster claw. For $40soemthing, it was alright, but it left much to be desired. It solidified my opinion that I will never order steak again from a restaurant again unless I am drunk and forgiving. IMO, I can do it better. That was my mistake for ordering it in the first place. On the other hand, the lamb neck the size of the table was decent, and enough to share for 3. The fries that came with it were awesome. We ordered some Brussels as a side, and they were decent as well. As I was trying to help them finish, they took my damn fork (wth). It was then dessert time. They split a peanut butter type sundae, I got a orange brulee in a crust. The brulee itself was decent, but like a great cannoli, you have to fill it the moment you are going to serve it. I could tell that with that crust. As I was about to eat some more of their sundae (which indeed, was phenomenal), the guy took my damn spoon! That was twice! He then asked if we wanted anything else, I told him I needed coffee, as I was about to embark on a 400 mile drive home. After searching, he told me they were out of coffee! I mean, what the hell!?!?! A dinner for 3 with drinks came to $198 before tip. The company made it worth it, but after the mixed emotions from everything else, I might just come back to try the famed "chef's breakfast". I just had too many "what the ??" moments in one meal to give it a higher rating.
(3)
Adam C.
My girlfriend and I had an amazing brunch here after seeing the one eared stag on a food network show the other day which boldly claimed that they have one of Americas best breakfasts. It does not disappoint and will proudly join our rotating Sunday brunch list!! The last time I visted the restaurant was called Shawns and space has transformed into a trendy chic taxonomic/ deer sanctuary. After contemplating a few entries we simply decided to go for it and split the chefs breakfast-$25 mammoth wooden platter of breakfast delights. Every week the platter changes depending on chefs whimsical mood and what farm-fresh ingredients are available. Our platter included the following: -bacon and waffle with the "real stuff" maple syrup - steak and organic grits - fried egg and vegetable hash - yogurt parfait - country ham biscuit - last but not least...wash it all down with nice schlitz beer ahhhh. Such a fantastic tapas style breakfast in which you can sample all best daily offerings! Service also was friendly and attentive and were happy to converse about menu offerings and changing restaurant scene in Inman Park. 5 stars and must try dish for Atlanta foodies!
(5)
Emily S.
I visited the One Eared Stag with my friend as a part of a large group for her birthday celebration. She worked out a plan with the restaurant in advance re: food, seating,etc. and they were super easy to work with. The day of the event we went early to set up some decorations and the hostess offered to help us set up which was very kind of her. The chef came out and spoke with us as well The menu seems to change regularly and what we dined on that night was delicious. The cocktails were creative and tasty. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a Friday night and our server was swamped but he still did a great job and was courteous the entire time. My friend had the restaurant make cupcakes for her birthday and (I think) they were dulce de leche. Regardless, they were the best cupcakes I've ever eaten. I cannot say enough nice things about this establishment. It is upscale while feeling relaxed. Food is wonderful. Staff is great. I flew in from out of town to attend the party but I'll be hitting this place back up next time I'm back in ATL.
(5)
Grant J.
This place is absolutely wonderful! Parking is street side so rather limited as is seating inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is pretty casual and the whole place is pretty hip and chic. That aside, the food was absolutely to die for. I got the chef's breakfast which was a little pricy at 24$ but it was worth every penny. Four different meals all spaced out and brought their own flavor. Also it changes every day they informed me. I got a biscuit and sausage gravy which was excellent. The beef tongue hash with a poached egg on top was absolutely incredible! The flavors went together so well. Also the lamb sausage over grits with an over easy egg on top was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big grits guy but that was just to die for. Also the French toast with orange marmalade was epic! Just a great overall meal, fast service, and a good environment! I will go back next time I'm in Atlanta!!
(5)
Richard R.
Man... I really don't want to write this review, because I enjoyed my first visit here a few weeks ago soooo much. But I've got to set the record straight since my previous review was such a different experience. --------------- - - - - - THE SCENE I remember the first time I tasted Alaga syrup as a child and to this day my reaction to its flavor is the same: Blaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! Well, as far as I'm concerned, it was the grossest syrup ever made (sorry all you Alaga fans). Although I can't confirm this was Alaga (they pour the syrup on your pancakes before it comes to the table) I recognized the flavor and IF this was not Alaga syrup, they used something that taste just like it. I REALLY hate that syrup and honestly thought they'd went out of production years and years ago... but evidently I was wrong. I have been drooling over these pancakes ever since my first visit here. I saw them pass by my table and made a mental note to return. Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. NOTE TO CHEF: Mrs. Butterworth is the best! yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… THE FOOD I'm very boring when it comes to food. If I like it... don't change it, at all! I want it to look and smell and taste EXACTLY the same... kinda like Sheldon Cooper on the Big Bang Theory. It seems as though the chefs here likes to mix it up according to however they're feeling. The pancakes I saw on a prior visit had the bacon stacked on top of the pancakes. This time it was stuffed inbetween each layer, making the bacon sort of soggy. Also, the Chef's Special had considerably less food on it that it did on our first visit and the meatstick burger I ordered for my boys wasn't even close to tasting as good as the one I described in my previous review. The shrimp & grits, the dish I'd put all my hopes and dreams into savoring, was average at best. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… I'm just not having a great food day today which was terrible since I bragged about the food to my guests and drove 40+ minute to get here. To add to my embarrassment, my out-of-town guests made the comment that Gordon Ramsey needs to add this place to an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. I didn't personally think it was that bad, but it wasn't good either. Oddly, we had the same server, but even service was very different from my first visit. I liked her the first time so I'll reserve comment on this visit. THE VERDICT Overall, this experience was night and day from my previous. I see why it is suggested to visit a restaurant two, even three times before writing a review. I'm so very disappointed because I didn't expect O.E.S to let me down. I can't bring myself to give them 2 stars, but I sure would be justified. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen, but no matter what the excuse was for the food and service... that dang Alaga syrup needs to go!!! PS - Kids (at least my kids) don't like the huge Texas toast used for a grilled cheese. The bread to cheese ratio was too much. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-…
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Monique C.
OMG!!! I can't find words to describe how amazing the food is! It's phenomenal!! The best food ever!!! Not to mention the staff, they are fantastic!! Being our first time, Cory took great care of us!! He took his time to explain the menu and gave us the best advice!!! I'll never forget the experience I had there, will be back for sure!!
(5)
Alexander P.
I went to brunch here with my dad this past weekend after hearing a good deal of praise about Robert Phalen's work in the kitchen. The dinner menu intrigues me a bit more because of the unique cuisine offered, but for pickier eaters, the brunch menu is a safer bet. We ordered two starters: one was a buttered, knife-and-fork toast with sardines, radishes, onions, poblanos, and bacon. The flavors complemented each other really well. I loved the way the sardines were prepared - filleted and lightly pan fried. The lone complaint about the dish would be the fact that there were a couple of the larger, inedible bones left on the sardine. They left all the small bones in, but that's fine since they're edible. The other appetizer was pan-fried dates with white anchovies, pistachios, green olives, and mint. This was one of the better appetizers I've had in a while. The sweetness of the dates and mint played off the salinity of the anchovies and olives really well. Both appetizers offered hearty portions. For entrees, we also ordered two dishes. I had scrambled eggs with lump crab, creme fraiche, small yellow potatoes, chopped bacon, and poblanos. It was a really nice concoction. The flavor of the crab was present throughout the dish, even in bites where you didn't eat the crab. I would have liked a bit more in terms of quantity, but it was an all-around solid brunch dish. My dad had the English muffins with scrambled eggs, bacon, and hollandaise. It was incredibly heavy and very indulgent. The muffins were buttered, and they served it as two breakfast sandwiches. I can't complain about the quantity, but it seemed like there was a bit too much hollandaise, which overpowered the taste of the bacon and eggs. I will be back to try the more innovative cuisine on the dinner menu, but One Eared Stag has definitely staked its claim to be among the city's best offerings.
(4)
Marty K.
Very good food. Can't describe what I ate and probably changes on next menu but everything special. Good wine and beer list. Highly recommend
(5)
Dalton S.
I loved my dinner experience here. The food and service was impressive. I want to go back for their brunch. It always looks so crowded when I walk by.
(5)
Serena B.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area! Oysters Blue points spot on. Kid friendly! Always changing menu! Their services is impeccable & great bar. A must try restaurant. It's a complete Gem.
(5)
Jeremy M.
I went. I had some very nice dishes I don't remember. And. Then. I had. The meat stick. I love burger time at holeman & finch, but I'd take this burger over that one 24 times. Get it.
(5)
Michelle A.
Not impressed...We were told no modifications/substitutions could be made even though there were allergies at the table. The restaurant was extremely hot and loud (so not ideal for conversation). The food took an hour and my chicken was rubbery and chewy. When I sent it back, there were no apologies and no offer to order anything else from the menu. By this time, even though we wanted dessert, we were too annoyed and just ready to leave. They did take the chicken off the bill and the bartender was great - but unfortunately, we will not be returning.
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Harold K.
This was my first time dining at One Eared Stag. My party of three had a reservation for dinner. On arrival, the friendly hostess offered us a high-top table in the bar area. A reservation usually means that a party wishes to be seated in the dining room, so it's irritating when restaurant staff try to shunt people into the bar area. We declined the bar table and waited about 10 minutes for a table in the dining room. Our server was very capable but not exactly friendly or engaging. We were not offered a cocktail menu, so I'm not sure if there is one. The dining room was loud even though it was not full. The decor was exactly what you'd expect of a farm-to-table restaurant: whitewashed walls lined with mason jars filled with pickled veggies, taxidermy, blah blah blah - very eco-hipster circa 2008. It could use some updating. The wine list was okay. The food, however, was not okay at all. In fact, it was pretty bad. The dinner menu is heavily weighted with hot and cold appetizers but only has a limited selection of entrees, most of which were very meat-centric. One person in my party ordered the fried chick pea appetizer, which was essentially a large bowl of flavorless, very dry chick peas served with a spoon. Nobody at my table could figure out exactly what we were supposed to do with it - eat it like cereal? It felt like it was missing something and seemed more like a complimentary bar snack that would be served along with bowls of complimentary mixed nuts and pretzels. The other appetizers we ordered, a celery salad and something I can't even remember (even though it was just two days ago that we ate there) were, clearly, unmemorable. Once the first course was cleared, there was a long (approximately 30-minute) wait for the entrees to arrive. At some point during this time, we noticed people at the next table being served hamburgers and french fries. This was not on the menu. When we asked the waiter about it, he said that the hamburger was "so popular that we frequently run out of it, so we don't include it on the menu." That made absolutely no sense, but it was clearly a rote explanation. He told us that you just have to be "in the know" to get one. Ouch. Restaurants should give all of their patrons the opportunity for the same dining experience. We were left feeling *not cool enough* to have ordered the hamburger (which all three of us would've preferred) simply because nobody told us about it. If I were running a restaurant, I would not want ANY of my patrons to feel like they had missed out on something. All three of our entrees were incredibly salty, probably the saltiest food I've ever had in any restaurant. The pork chop was so salty that it was inedible. After one taste, we were all reaching for our waters. We sent the pork chop back and were not interested in a replacement entree as the other two entrees, the trout and the lamb neck, were also extremely salty (though not inedible like the pork chop) and, frankly, bland. The server was apologetic about the pork chop and took it off the final bill. We skipped dessert. (On a side note, it was sad and telling that after having spent approximately $150 for three people's dinners and drinks + tip, we made sandwiches at home because of the unsatisfying dinner at One Eared Stag we'd just had. Fortunately, we were all in a good mood and able to laugh about it.) In all, I was very disappointed and underwhelmed by the One Eared Stag. There are so many other farm-to-table style restaurants in Atlanta at a similar pricepoint that I'd suggest trying one of them (Empire State South, Miller Union, any of the Star Provisions group of restaurants, etc...) before returning to One Eared Stag, where the service is okay but the food and ambiance really leave room for improvement.
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Jessica J.
After some word of mouth recommendations and reading the good reviews here, I decided to take my foodie boyfriend there for his birthday - Brunch last Saturday. We were immediately seated and provided with water (no ice - which is fine, just FYI) and given a few minutes to look over the menu. I choose the egg sandwich with a side of french fries and by boyfriend the pepper biscuits and gravy with a side of slab bacon. We settled in to enjoy our mimosas. We waited at least 30 min for our food, watching two tables seated after us receive their meals first (meals that were equally or more complex). Our server was not so attentive, though did check in once to ask about refreshing out $8.50 mimosas that were pretty terrible - which we declined, sticking to water. Once our food did arrive, we were even more sorry we waited. My sandwich: egg- over hard was not cooked properly and had a pretty gross texture, sausage - johnsonville from publix does it better, moray sauce - super messy and not good cold (might have been hot once, but not once it came out of the kitchen), and french fries - super cold... Boyfriends meal: biscuits - hard and crunchy - not light and fluffy, pepper gravy - cold and severely lacking in the pepper, slab bacon - I think the oscar myer think cut bacon is thicker this this "slab" bacon. Neither one of us finished our cold meals. $50 later we left... rather unsatisfied with anything. Glad I had other plans for his birthday already to make up for it!
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Eugene J.
Back tracked on our list to #3, The Meatstick...two parts grass fed chuck, one part bacon for the patty...absolutely delicious and deserves it's spot on the list...the pickles are amazing, too...appetizer was extremely tasty, Tennessee ham with toast and beer mustard...and fresh made doughnuts for dessert...service was spot on...sat at the bar and Rasheeda makes you feel like a VIP...#ATLBurgerTour2014
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Anita B.
This was our first visit. Seen this place on the food network channel Best Breakfast I ever had show. I wanted the Chef 's special that included the pancakes with duck butter. It was not the special for this day so we ordered something different. The Food was delish! We had the fried pork chop and the BLT sandwhich for brunch! We sat at the bar because we didn't realize that you needed reservations. Even though most of our visit there were plenty of empty seats. Rasheeda was the Barmaid/ waitress. She was on point great personality and customer service. She makes a mean Bloody Mary!
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Neffie H.
The margarita's are made with fresh lime juice making then refreshing and tart. (Just the way I like them) the Meat Stick is their signature item and is a juicy burger with double cheese, in ground bacon on a fresh brioche bun. The best burger is Atlanta perfectly paired with slivered onions and in house pickled bread and butter pickles.
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Tim C.
I tried this place for Friday dinner. The environment was good, the service was good, the food was good! They were all good. The only thing holds me from giving five stars is the price. It is extremely over-priced. If this place could reduce the price by 30%, I would definitely rate them five stars. You will easily pay 30+ for a standard dinner. I think the $$ shown on yelp is reflected by their brunch price.
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Tuong Vi P.
My review is a bit late, though not as late as the ones I am now writing for other places. I was recently here for a Breakfast Club UYE and we had a great time. I arrived late (are you even surprised?) and was lucky to be able to pull up a chair at the end of the long table in the main dining area (I say lucky because I later found out that there were other Yelpers sitting at a small table to the side). As I have already said several times today in other reviews, I am trying to watch what I eat since I've packed on a few pounds (nothing alarming but enough to realize that I have to nip it in the bud ASAP). So while everyone was salivating over the options, I already knew what I would get. And it was as simple as could be. Two eggs, scrambled. Slab bacon. Two black-pepper biscuit with fruit preserve (mine turned out to be strawberry). So, you see, I ordered a normal, plain breakfast. And yet, I give 5 stars. Because sometimes a place is best judged by the basics. And One Eared Stag gave me one hell of a meal, with these non over-the-top dishes. I wish I could scramble eggs the way they do here. They were perfectly creamy and were just heavenly with a few grinds of black pepper. Slab bacon. Need I even say more? Meaty, thick bacon. And lots of it. Then the biscuits. Biscuits can be eh, biscuits. Then they can be One Eared Stag biscuits. The black pepper brought them to a whole new level and with the strawberry jam/jelly thing they served them with, I was reminded of a time I took a cake class at the Viking Cooking School and we made strawberry baby cakes in mason jars with black pepper cream cheese frosting. The combination is complex and out of this world. I ended up getting a bite of Lindy F.'s biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, which were delicious. And all those with the Chef's Special had glistening eyes when the wood cutting boards were placed before them, full of culinary creativity. Maybe next time I will go out on a limb and try something different. But I absolutely loved what I got, was stuffed to the brim, and highly recommend it. Back to the basics.
(5)
Mike S.
We checked out the OES Friday night after reading about the Meatstick - it did not dissapoint! So good in fact that we went there the next night as well for the same thing....
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Matthew E.
Ask for the "meat stick" burger. It's not on the menu, but you will surely love it! It was by far the best burger I have had in a LONG time. The fried pig ears were phenomenal!!! TRY THEM. The place is nice. Cool atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Massimo F.
Very cute place. Excellent service, very kind and polite. Good menu selection and decent drink choices. Food was very good! I personally got the steak and it was delicious. All my table-mates were very happy of their meals. Very recommended!
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Lindy F.
"How you supposed to run a successful business, you ain't got no Schlitz Malt Liquor! You ain't representin'! You ain't keepin' it real!" -- Double Take (2000) What an amazing brunch. I had been looking forward to this for a looooooong time. We had the farm table in the main dining room and had it completely occupied with hungry diners. After perusing the menu, I was torn as to what to choose - I am a sucker for biscuits and gravy, but there was pork butt (excuse me, pork shoulder) on the menu and you guys know me and pork (pork fat rules). Thus my conundrum. So, as with my two lovely friends to my left, we went for a multiple-dish decision... why choose only one dish when you can have two for twice the price??? Exactly. Item one - Black Pepper Biscuits with Country Sausage Gravy. Salt and pepper might be the original perfect combination. Pair this with two fluffy biscuits (which are HUGE) and pork fat and you have maybe my favorite biscuit and gravy dish in Atlanta. It was the right level of salt (not too much) and the right level of pepper (I wasn't dying for water between bites) and perfect little bites of sausage peppered throughout the gravy. Next up - Pork Shoulder, polenta, fried egg (hard fried for me since I cannot eat runny egg yolks) and redeye gravy. I'm sure for some, the fact that I had my egg hard fried was sacrilegious, but I assure you this was 100% necessary for my allergies. But they did it spot-on (and the waiter did not question or flinch). The pork shoulder was braised (I think pressure cooked), but not falling apart. It had a delicious flavor, but really needed to be falling apart - sorry chef, but I had to use my knife (pork fail). The polenta was perfectly creamy and delightful. And I throughly enjoyed the redeye gravy on my plate - this is had from the fat of country ham and coffee and it the perfect salty gravy for a plate with grits (or polenta) for breakfast and I have always been a fan. I was sopping it up with bits of pork - so kudos, chef. Half the table ordered the chef's breakfast - a mystery plate of items served with a can of Schlitz Malt Liquor. This morning it came with soft shell crab, beef, a short stack of the vanilla pancakes and a fried egg over potatoes. It looked amazing, but with my allergies, no mystery ordering for me. The coffee was kept flowing and our duo of servers kept up with the large table of folks. And shock of shocks - NO automatic gratuity was added to our checks... what? I understand why restaurants do this, but it often means I probably won't tip more. Today, the servers benefitted from no auto-tipping. Bravo OES, Bravo.
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Shelby S.
This restaurant is HILARIOUS. They forgot the rest of our food when they brought out our entrees. How do I know? Because I am not a baby, I do not eat baby sized food. The miniature entrees we did have were at best edible/gross. How does this restaurant constantly get written up as amazing? I'm confident I'm not missing part of my tongue and that this food actually isn't very good.
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Caryn B.
We came here for their Monday Night fried chicken special I had heard so much about and it was AMAZING! The sides were delicious and the squash soup with whipped honey was heavenly! I tried one of their bourbon craft cocktails and was also impressed. Our service was impeccable. The hostess was friendly and our server Zack was attentive and charming with a great laugh. We will definitely be back!
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Brian K.
I think I've solved the mystery of what happened to the stag's other ear - it was undoubtedly bitten off by a disgruntled patron after enduring the same abysmal service and minuscule portions that I experienced during my first visit here this past week. To make matters worse, the regular kitchen staff must have been either hungover or on vacation because the food quality was nowhere near the 4-5 star experience that so many others have described. Judging by other's reviews, it appears that I never received the memo that the primary selling point of this place is Fried Chicken Monday or weekend brunch - neither of which were viable options during my visit. Food: One Eared Stag serves stylized contemporary American fare with a southern flair. The menu changes daily, but generally contains about a dozen different cold and hot small plates, about six entrees, two sides, and a few desserts. During my Wednesday evening visit, I opted for the pork shoulder, which was unimpressive in terms of flavor, portion, and presentation. I'm certainly willing to pay for high quality food offerings and do not expect chain restaurant portions sizes - however, neither the quality nor portion of this dish was commensurate with its $24 price tag. Unfortunately, my partner's pasta dish didn't fare much better - it was littered with so much mint that it was virtually inedible. Service: Deplorable. Aside from the fact that we attempted to call for reservations over a half dozen times to no avail, the caliber of service didn't improve once we arrived. Our server was recurrently absent, indifferent, and literally had the charisma of a flesh-eating disease. I dine at restaurants at this price point on a weekly basis and I can unequivocally state that this was among the worst service experiences I've had in some time. He also made no mention of the restaurant's Wednesday "date night" promotion, which we likely would have opted for had it been offered. Atmosphere: Quaint, contemporary, and welcoming. The restaurant has two dining rooms, one of which also houses a large bar area - above which hangs a one eared stag in tribute to the restaurant's namesake. Dress is casual and the clientele during my visit was predominately young professionals in the 30-40 demographic. Cost: Expensive by most casual dining standards. Small plates are $8-$15, entrees are approximately $22-$30, sides are $7, and dessert are all around $8. Other: One Eared Stag is located in the heart of Inman Park, directly across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but free street parking is available in the near vicinity. Reservations are allegedly accepted, but good luck getting through to make them.
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Christine F.
The first time we went to One Eared Stag, we were novices and didn't know what was up. We ordered a few apps from the menu and they were OK but nothing stellar. We looked around the restaurant and noticed that virtually every other person in the place was eating a huge, delicious-looking burger that I hadn't noticed on the menu. I asked our waiter what was up and that's when he told us about The Meatstick. They hype is absolutely true--it's the best, juiciest, most scrumptious burger I've ever tasted which is why I'm giving One Eared Stag four stars. Since then, I've come back and ventured off from The Meatstick to order off the menu a time or two, but it never fails that the dishes I order don't hold a candle to that burger. They have decent cocktails, but don't order a martini--it's the tiniest, most over priced drink I've ever seen.
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Melissa T.
Maybe I set my bar too high. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. Did I come on an off night? Those are all things I asked myself once I left. We had a couple signature cocktails, the dumpster salad, quail eggs, and smoked steelhead. The hocus pocus cocktail was heavy in the black tea ingredient, an off-putting dark green color, and just Ok. I'm spoiled by Miles' concoctions at Leon's/Kimball House though so perhaps I set the bar too high. The quail eggs were presented in a (guess what!?) mini skillet. It was served with a really potent kimchi and fried bread, which was super salty. Neither of us touched the kimchi because it was certainly off-putting in flavor. The trout was nice but only served with sliced cucumber as the veg, which we also had on the salad. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. The hubby got excited to see Black Maple Hills bourbon on the menu so we ordered two on the rocks. Uh oh, they were out. They were also out of most everything on the spirits menu but inexplicably had at least 4 scotches behind the bar that weren't on the menu. There was a lot of Schlitz propaganda but when someone ordered it, uh oh. Out of all drafts as well. Did I come on an off night? What's the purpose of having a drink menu if it's not accurate? O o X
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Benjamin G.
Holy brunchtime, Batman! Nooooow I can see why everyone I've met has said "Hey, dude. Let's talk about Brunch at One Eared Stag." It's a hipster's dream as far as the interior goes. Mounted game on the walls, alternative style shelving, hip servers, and a spread that would make Kinfolk Magazine's jaw drop. It's awesome. I really dig the familial dining table in the main dining room. The menu changes daily, but it looks like most of the Brunch favorites stick around for the most part. Redneck Mimosas: Beer, OJ, where's my trucker hat. Donuts: Wicked good. Fried dark, more cake-y in texture, and heavily glazed with a gnarly vanilla glaze. Love that they give you the donut holes, too. Don't be deceived. The small plate of three donuts is enough for 3-4 people. They are heavy and amazing. Wagyu Beef Chili Dog: Fork & Knife for this joker. It was so good. Like a ballpark dog, plated. Also, heeeeeey there's bacon in there! And there was much rejoicing throughout the land. Pancakes: Short stack? No way. That's enough for two starving kids riding fixies. The syrup is soooo good. Brunch was wonderful and I can't wait to check it out for dinner. One Eared Stag has my vote.
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JJ G.
My main problem with brunch is that I'm usually absolutely voracious and incapable of making a sound decision by the time 2pm rolls around and I'm done with work on a typical Sunday. This means that I depend on the Mr. to choose our brunchtime destination, and on one recent Sunday, he selected One Eared Stag. I'm SO glad he did. From the "redneck mimosas" to the doughnuts to the pancakes (immensely drool-worthy), nothing was amiss. Service was speedy and friendly, and gracious accommodations were made for dietary needs. I wish I could have tried more menu items, honestly. Everything sounded really delicious. We were able to find parking on the street, which was nice (since I have parking anxiety). I'll happily return here for brunch, and possibly to check out the rest of their menu.
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Andria C.
So I know that I've had a really, really good meal when for days (sometimes weeks) afterwards, I think about how subpar everything else I'm consuming is. 'Tis the case with my recent visit to One Eared Stag. First off, the service was stellar. I think a sign of excellent service is when the server is present enough that you never have to ask for anything, but absent enough that you don't feel as if they are interrupting your dining experience. And Chris with a C-H epitomized stellar service. He provided the perfect combination of humor and food expertise, and was super helpful in accommodating special requests and answering our group's questions. First, the small plates - they were all outstanding. But the beef heart pastrami - I don't think words can do justice to just how impressive that dish was. Amazingly tender, impeccably seasoned. Easily one the best dishes that I've tasted in recent memory. The poutine was also very, very good. But really, can you go wrong with fries covered in cheesy gravy? Likely not. The tuna tonnato was tasty, but probably not something I would order normally. The tuna was pureed and incorporated into a sauce and served with a fried pastry of sorts. I can't say I have any complaints about the dish, just not really my cup of tea. The chef sent out a couple of complimentary orders of the warm olives and almonds. Damn. So good. The olives were very flavorful and meaty. I'm not sure how I've survived for so long without having eaten this before. The hot chicken was probably also among my top 3 of the small plates. The only issue I had with it was the inconsistency in seasoning. Some pieces provided quite a kick, but others, none. Either way, the chicken was very flavorful and moist. Would definitely be something I'd order again. Since we were here on a Monday, it was fried chicken night. And being the giant stereotype that I am, I ordered it. Totally worth it. A half order gets you a leg, a breast, and a thigh - enough for at least 2 meals. The skin was extra crisp and isn't that all that matters? It was seasoned very well and was a damn good deal for only $13. Not quite as good as the hot chicken, but a winner nonetheless. As a side, I ordered the braised collards with ham hocks. Quite possibly the best greens I've ever eaten (don't tell my Mom). Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. And they weren't stingy with the ham hocks either. And the desserts were the perfect finish to one of the most outstanding meals I've consumed lately. I was able to sample the trifle, the chocolate ganache pie, and chocolate tart. The chocolate ganache pie was so rich I couldn't take more than 2 or 3 bites, but those were some really good bites. I can't express strongly enough how much I love this place. I will definitely be making return trips here. And dreaming about how awesome this one was in the meantime.
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Jane Y.
Great meal! We had the golden rice, prawns, fried rib bones for appetizers. Steak and fish for dinner. The food was great. Their menu changes. Loved everything we ate, great service but dessert was lacking, did not enjoy my dessert so that's why 4 vs 5 stars.
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Allie R.
I went to One Eared Stag with a friend for Sunday brunch. I had the chef's breakfast, and she had some type of scrambled eggs. The food was amazing. We both were very pleased and didn't have any complaints. The service, on the other had, was atrocious. Our waiter took our order and did not say a word to us after. Luckily, we didn't need anything else because he never came by to make sure our food came out okay or check on our table at all. He placed the bill on the table without saying a word. He brought it back and still did not say anything to us. When we walked out, my friend said thank you to him directly, and he completely ignored her. We decided we want to return to give it a second chance because we enjoyed the food so much.
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Margo L.
This is my favorite restaurant in ATL. The meat stick is amazing. It's a bacon cheese burger that is generally off the menu so you have to know about it to get it and ask you server for it. Also, I always go with the chefs selection for brunch. He chooses the most fantastic assortment of bits and it comes with a beer. I highly recommend OES for brunch and dinner!
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Nimia Z.
The food was absolutely amazing. I tried an appetizer, entree, and desserts, and the meal was fantastic all the way through. The alcoholic drinks were a little too strong for me but that's a critic most people do not mind and is not worth taking away a star. I definitely would go again.
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Marcus J.
I would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. So I'm reviewing after two visits. The first was a Sunday brunch in May to celebrate my cousin's newly-minted JD. The second was a late supper with my daughter the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The Sunday brunch in May was beyond amazing. Cousin, esq. and her elite Yelper friends hold a quarterly event to catch up and try a new (often dining) experience. One Eared happened host this quarter. Several folks recommended I try the Chef's breakfast, which did NOT disappoint. Tender cut of beef, soft shelled crab over a stiff hominy grit, vanilla pancakes topped with thick cut bacon and, get this, Steen's Cane Syrup! The cane syrup was enough to get me hooked! I hadn't had cane syrup since I was a boy growing up on the Gulf Coast! My aunt (Cousin, esq.'s mom who also grew up in my hometown) and I were so excited to find out it was the same brand our entire family grew up on! Back to brunch, which was topped off by a cold can of Schlitz... a can I unfortunately had to offer a table mate, since I was driving a long distance immediately following and didn't want malt liquor mixing in with a belly full of comfort food and cane syrup. My Sunday brunch experience was so great, I vowed to return. Although I had been back to Atlanta several times, I didn't find the time to stop at One Eared again until November. My November dinner experience was solid, but nowhere near Sunday brunch in May. My aggregate impression is strong enough for me to know I want to return, preferably with a party of 10+ for Sunday brunch in May.
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Gabriella L.
If you want complex, delicious food made to showcase its ingredients without spending fine dining prices this is your place. Mostly famous for its brunch, but dinner blew me away. I couldn't recommend it more.
(5)
Jennifer C.
I came here to celebrate my dinner with some girlfriends in December. I did miss having some of Shuan's duck fat fries that I loved but It was a pleasant evening with good food and great service. We ordered... {BEET SALAD} Beets are usually my favorite thing but I'd actually skip this {CHICKEN LIVER PATE} delicious {PASTEURIZED EGG} one of my favorite dishes, so well prepared and tasty {DOG SNAPPER} so very delicious, had a bit of spice that I loved, I don't typically order seafood when I go out, but I would totally get this again. {DUCK} well prepared with lots of polenta! {BRUSSEL SPROUTS} I LOVE brussel sprouts so you can never go wrong with them in my mind, they weren't prepared in any special way and I wouldn't say they were the most amazing sprouts I'd ever had but I liked. {BROCCOLI} two orders please. For dessert we had {RICE PUDDING} {PECAN PICE} {POT DE CREME} my favorite was the {POT DE CREME} I'd skip all the other ones.
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Chantell D.
After looking at a few Yelp reviews I decided to come in before work on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:50. The place was quiet so I decided to go ahead and sit at the bar. The first thing I noticed upon arriving were the rotting cantaloupes under the host stand (not the deer head above the bar as you might expect lol). Despite the smell at the entrance, the place was gorgeous! I had to wait a few minutes to be sat since the host was also the server and bartender that afternoon, but I didn't mind. One I was sat and handed menus I proceeded to order the Meatstick. Now, my intentions were to order some of the delicious food that I've seen reviewed here on Yelp but none of them were on the lunch menu. So I got a burger so I can compare it to Holeman and Finch's burger (it doesn't btw, the bacon overpowers the beef in my opinion but it was still good) and the watermelon and chicken skin "salad" because I love interesting things and it was the most interesting dish on the menu. The watermelon dish was okay. The watermelon wasn't sweet and I couldn't taste the Meyer lemon or chile and the powdered bay was tasteless and messy. But the chicken skin had tons of flavor (of course it did! It's fried chicken skin!). Now for the burger! After a few bites I ask my server if the burger had been cooked with any bacon because it tasted as such. She proceeds to tell me no. Upon further research later that evening, I found that this Meatstack does in fact have ground bacon inside the burger! I don't have any religious restrictions towards bacon and I'm not allergic but if I were, I would have been pretty darn upset to find this out AFTER being told it was bacon free. I would say "In her defense she had only been working there for a month" but that's no excuse when you're a server. Not knowing what's in each dish could kill someone (I know,extreme; but it's true!). Aside from this fumble, my server was pleasant and engaging and I enjoyed her presence very much. I do plan to visit again for dinner and possibly brunch so I can try some of the chefs' more interesting dishes!
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Mandi T.
Went here for brunch with a few of my favorite girlfriends. They don't open til 11am on weekends. Apparently the burger is what they are known for. One of the girls got it and said it was delicious. I have to say $17 for a breakfast sandwich and fries I think is outrageous. Murphys is 5 mins away and you get complimentary muffins and bread and may spend $12 on the most expensive item. It does have a different unique feel and is very trendy but sadly I think there is so much more in the area. With more parking ;). Pass for now.
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Ivan S.
Though I lamented the passing Shaun's, I visited One Eared Stag several times when it opened. I liked it, but my returns went from infrequent to non-existent. Why? I dunno. Well, let me posit a few guesses. Maybe because this place is kind of off the beaten path (unless you're riding MARTA because this joint is literally next to the Inman Park Station.) So out of sight, out of mind. Also, having a toddler tends to move chef-driven restaurants from our docket, if you know what I mean. That said, after spending the morning with a foodie douchebag friend of mine AND being hungry AND being in the neighborhood, I said, "Hey, how about we hit One Eared Stag for lunch?" It turned out to be a pretty damn good suggestion. We both enjoyed our meals. As far as brunch/lunch goes, it wasn't exactly cheap, but at least you can taste the cost of your meal on the plate. I had the sapelo clams; she had the duck. She also had a kimchee bloody mary which made so much sense that I can't believe I never thought of throwing kimchee into a bloody mary myself. If I had one gripe, it was that they charged me 50 cents for a plate of bread that I didn't ask for. Don't get me wrong; I ended up using the bread to sop up all the sauce from my dish, but I do remember looking at my bill and thinking "Really? 50 cents?" and then rolling my eyes so hard, I looked like I was in a Diablo Cody movie. Still, it was only 50 cents. What made me smile big, though, was that I spotted baby chairs. Look, I get it. I used to be a carefree singleton too. Then I coupled up, but even then we lived in a world of rainbow shit and unicorn farts. The world was our oyster back then. But now, I have a kid and I live in a world of literal shit and actual farts. The kid drives all our decisions now. "Should we get [fill in the blank]?" "Is it kid-proof?" "How about we buy this?" I ask as I hold up some nice thingamabob. "It's top-heavy and may kill the kid," my wife answers. Sigh. So when I see the magical "baby-seat," I know, "Kids are welcome." And that's how I ended up at One Eared Stag twice in a week. Dinner was fantastic. Again, it wasn't cheap, but such is life. Bone marrow with onion marmalade, tomato gazpacho with lump crab, curried okra, and on and on. The menu leans towards the "chef-y" but not overly so. (And if you know what I mean by "chef-y" then you won't be bothered by it.) To my surprise, they had a kid's menu too. Now this could be a concession to being in Inman Park; hell, I was just happy to know that we had another option. Oh, and about the kid. We've tried hard to socialize our toddler to going out. I think she's gone to more restaurants in her first year of life than I did in my first 20. She's pretty well behaved. She also happens to be the cutest kid in all of existence and I know all you other parents reading this are saying, "Bah! What about my kid?!" and then I'd show you a picture of my daughter and you'd bow your heads in acquiescence. That all said, the staff at One Eared Stag is the best. Efficient, polite, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy the presence of my kid rather than other places that seem to only tolerate their existence. Maybe I was glad I re-discovered something I'd thought I'd lost. Maybe I was drunk from multiple Moscow Mules. Probably all of the above. But hell, 5 stars.
(5)
Jason B.
Amazing Sunday night dinner at the OES! Get the meatstick burger (not on the menu) and the dumpster salad. Wash it all down with a "still deciding" and you won't be disappointed! We're going back
(4)
Virginia D.
Simple equation: great food, AWFUL service. I went here for my birthday brunch with my dad, stepmom, and boyfriend a little while back, and I have declined any invitations to return ever since. That was its second chance with me, and I don't know if there will be a third. Again, superb dishes. Comforting, unpretentious, and crowd pleasing; unlike our server. What we received was not "service" but a total lack of interest. It was embarrassing to see that everyone at the table was trying to make eye contact for fresh drinks, or confirmation that the last ones we ordered were being made, and that we appeared to be invisible. Had she forgotten we were her table altogether? There was maybe one other table seated in the place. No excuse. If this hadn't been the case both times I've been, I might return. But it was, so I won't.
(2)
Melle G.
Very yummy. Incredibly noisy. Very friendly and nice staff... ...EXCEPT the hostess. Zero eye contact for 15+ minutes despite repeated attempt to connect with her. She was a complete turn off. I'd be ashamed to have her on my team. Thankfully the rest of the staff was super nice. Food is really tasty. Simple natural farm-to-table type food. Really good spot for foodies. Tiny yet yummy-looking desert menu ;-)
(4)
Pearl S.
I went today at 11 a.m.. for my valentine's day treat from my hubby. Had the Chef"s breakfast and it was wonderful. Deducted a star because the meal was not served on a silver platter and did not include a can of Schlitz, as advertised. They said they were out of platters and they could not serve beer until 12:30 on Sundays. They did not offer a substitution or price reduction. Despite these omissions i enjoyed my meal and I will definitely return.
(4)
Jumi Y.
I went here for dinner with a couple of friends last week. We all agreed that food was decent but not worth the price tag. I also should have paid a little more attention to the reviews- most of them are about the breakfast/brunch. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night, so the ambiance was a little lacking, but the place is nice and clean and had a one-eared stag on the wall. We had the fried chicken, trout, and steak. All were about $30 per entree. We all agreed that the chicken was the best out of the three but not enough to charge $27 for it. Trout was seasoned well but not special and the beef was really chewy and caused my friend some jaw pain. (Yikes!) We were still hungry after this meal and had to go somewhere else to get more food since our bellies and wallets were empty by the of the meal. I really wanted to try the burger but it was only offered at the bar. I don't think I would recommend this place for dinner, but I do want to check it out for brunch next time.
(3)
J B.
Amazing! The food Is so creative with the focus remaining on the quality of the ingredients. It reminded me of chef Seeger.
(5)
Karla R.
My boyfriend and I are always looking for a yummy new food spot in Atlanta. We rely on Yelp to get us there and as always, we were not let down. Amazing doesn't do this place justice. I'll be quick. I'm not a food snob but I do appreciate delicious food and The One Eared Stag does it right! The Meat Stick Burger is BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN. Holeman and Finch's "wait till 10pm to MAYBE get a cheeseburger if you're cool enough" can't hold a candle to this bacon-infused made-to-order panty dropper. It's not always on the menu but can be ordered at the bar anytime. That's not all they have here that will leave your taste buds happy. I had the vanilla pancakes and a side of soft scrambled eggs. WOW! Those eggs were so fluffy and had the right amount of flavor and they are REAL. The pancakes were stacked 4 or 5 high with bacon strips between each one topped with yummy syrup. I'll definitely be back for more!
(5)
Michael B.
Absolutely loved this place! Went there for a Saturday brunch/lunch and was shocked when I couldn't find the famous Meat Stick Burger on the menu. Worry not however, the wait staff was very accommodating and let us order it. I love my burgers and the Meat Stick is definitely one of the top two burgers in Atlanta. Perfectly cooked patties, gooey, melted cheese, great buns, just a PERFECT burger. The only one in the city that competes with it is Bocado's burger (I don't think H&F's burger is as good). We also tried the doughnuts, which in a word were divine. I cannot wait to try the other items on the menu. This place is AWESOME!!
(5)
Ryan H.
After seeing One Eared Stag on Food Network's "Best Ever" for breakfast food, I decided to take my mom here for her birthday. Our experience was absolutely underwhelming and disappointing. We both had the acclaimed Chef's Breakfast which is 3-5 small dishes, all served together on a platter with a Schlitz. It is totally up to the discretion of the chef what is served, but from everything I've heard, it's all good. We were served a waffle with 1 piece of bacon and 1 egg sunny side up, grits with peppers and sausage, a biscuit with ham, yogurt parfait with caramel pecans and apples, and finally a fried piece of chicken liver on toast. I wasn't overly thrilled about any of the offerings, but maintained my optimism and dug in. The first thing I tried, much to my dismay, was the chicken liver. It really looked mouthwatering at first glance, like a really nice piece of fried chicken and maybe, deep down, I was hoping I misheard and that's exactly what it was. I cut in and found it was just a grey, dry piece of chicken liver. I thought to myself, "if this nice trendy establishment is serving it, they probably know something I don't, so just give it a shot". I consider myself to have a pretty well rounded pallet, and am down to try almost anything once, but this is something I truly regret. It was nearly gag inducing and completely ruined my appetite. Now maybe I'm being unfair as it's not their fault that the first thing I ate was something I went in knowing i wouldn't like, but why chicken liver for brunch? Is it a new trend? Am I in the minority here? I know this is the south, but I can't say I know a single person who would ever order chicken liver at any restaurant, let along want it to be part of their 25$ breakfast. I ate the rest and it was mostly good, not great. The only thing that was truly great was the bacon, and they gave a measly one piece. Some other things of note - - We weren't even offered our Schlitz (I was OK with that, not really a Schlitz guy) - They moved us to a table next to the bathrooms right before our food arrived because they made a mistake and needed a bigger table for a bigger party. In all fairness, they did comp us a round of drinks. - The service was so-so and the staff seemed overstretched at times but they were very nice. I don't think I'd go out of my way to go back, but I might give it another shot if I'm in the neighborhood.
(2)
Steve M.
Glassy-eyed trophy animals. Buttermilk-fried chicken necks with kimchi. Chicken liver mousse. Black Grouper throat. Well-shucked, creamy and salty Misty Point oysters served in their own liqueur...huh? Where am I? 'Tasty', you say? Truth be told, I hesitate to tell you, for fear I may see you there sitting at my favorite table drinking a similar top-shelf Cabernet while eating the last order of almonds soaked in olive oil. Okay, okay. Promise me, you won't tell anyone? I'm at the far end of a communal table in the back The One Eared Stag and you better not eat here without me.
(4)
theron t.
I don't like writing reviews after only one visit, but I think that I can sum up this place in one word, boring. After several friends recommending this place, we decided to give it a try. This is one of the few places that I've overlooked over the last couple of years. Not because I had something against it, but it just flew below the radar for me. From other reviewers, it seems like it is best known for brunch, but we decided to try it out for dinner this past Sunday after Valentines day. We don't go out usually on Valentines Day, so this was our Valentines "make up" dinner. Maybe they got hit hard for V-day or something, which is why I'll try it again and why I didn't give it 2 stars. Cocktail menu is pretty limited compared to other restaurants. Our specialty cocktail was okay, but nothing to write home about (especially at $13). The bourbon selections looked good, but they were out of most of them. Also, I guess this place prides itself on serving Schlitz, which is weird, but even weirder was that they didn't have any (not that I would want one). They did have PBR, which is good? The menu read okay, but what came out was very plain and again, boring. Our cold plate "dumpster" salad was as uninspired as the description, but the bartender described it as including the ingredients listed plus whatever was laying around the kitchen for the chefs to use. In this case it consisted of lettuce, egg, bacon, cucumbers, radishes, and croutons with a buttermilk dressing. Really? They "jazzed it up" with some cucumbers and radishes? Yawn. It tasted fine, but just so plain. Our "hot" small plate was quail eggs, house made kimchi, chives, and toast. The kimchi was one of the saltiest things I've had in awhile. A disgrace to kimchi in general. The entree of smoked steelhead trout was decent, but only accompanied by some creme freshe, cucumbers, trout roe, toast points, and literally three micro greens. Really? For 20+ $, a real disappointment. The bartender was nice and thankfully bought our first round of drinks. Nothing was terrible enough to send back, but just barely. They must be doing some amazing things with eggs for brunch, because it really seemed like amateur hour here for dinner. Also, Bob Marley's One Love playing when we walked in followed by some other hippie mess should have been a sign I guess. Also, I'm not going to order raw oysters at a place that a. has an 85 for a health score and b. only has two different kinds of oysters. And I love oysters. Maybe I'm getting spoiled by Decatur's great spots at the moment, but for these prices and selections, this place would never even make it in Decatur for longer than six months.
(3)
Daniel B.
Big fan of One Eared Stag. The restaurant opened May 2011 next to the Inman Park MARTA station in the former Shaun's space. Brought to you by the same people behind Holy Taco in EAV, farm-to-table is the theme here with plenty of interesting and unique dishes to go around. Emphasis is on local and seasonal ingredients, so the menu changes daily. Good luck finding a menu online because I don't think one exists (at least not at the time of this writing). I visited on a Thursday night with four other big-eater Yelpers and we ordered a ton of food and shared. One Eared Stag serves a lot of small plates, so this was a great way to sample many of them (with a group). The food menu was simple with 12 appetizers ($6 to $14 each), 5 mains ($18 to $23 each, 16 oz. wagyu was $42), 5 sides ($5 each), and 3 desserts ($7 each). Here's a rundown of what we ordered: Apps: Oysters crudo (raw), watermelon, basil, smoked trout roe, lemon Eden Farms trotter terrine, peach preserve, pistachios Spiced winter squash soup, apple compote, ginger, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Ice blue mussels escabeche (marinated Mediterranean-style) Mains (ordered one of everything): Duck breast, Carolina faro, sweet potato, Brussels sprout, bourbon jus Chicken livers, pickled ramps (wild leeks), preserved tomato, bacon powder, Carolina golden rice risotto Strube Ranch wagyu 16 oz. ribeye, horn mushrooms, turnips, marrow butter Pork & beans, belly, sausage, chicharone (pork rind), Italian white beans Shrimp & grits, prawns, chorizo, pepperonta (seasoning) Sides: Fingerling potatoes, bottarga (Mediterranean cured fish roe), creme fraiche (French sour cream) Brussels sprout hash Desserts (ordered one of everything): Panna cotta with cherries Brownie with strawberries and cream Churros Chef Robert Phalen was in the house and we could catch glimpses of him cooking through the window of the semi-open kitchen. In general, everything tasted good to great and we did not really have any disappointments. The apps are small, so you may want to consider ordering two of one app if you're sharing. The watermelon went surprisingly well with the raw oysters, which were cold and rather briny. The terrine was flavorful and had a nice texture. The mussels in the mussels escabeche were pickled. They came in a tiny bowl loaded with chopped chives. Fresh. The squash soup was so good, we ordered two of them. This dish was served with some of the ingredients separated. Our server poured the soup from a Mason jar into the bowl, and then we mixed it ourselves. Great flavor and consistency. If it's available on the menu on your visit, I recommend it. Each gulp was delicious. Of the mains, my favorite was the chicken livers. Not a whole lot of chicken livers come with this dish (maybe a half dozen bites), but the pieces are incredible and close to melt-in-your-mouth good. The risotto creates a nice balance from the "livery" taste. Our table devoured this dish in one pass. The duck breast was sliced and served rather rare. The meat was a lot chewier than we hoped. I don't know what the going rate is for wagyu beef, but the 16 oz. wagyu ribeye ($42) seemed like a steal to us. Like the duck, the steak came out rare. To our dismay, this wagyu had hardly, if any, marbling or fat. It was a nice steak, but not the type of fatty goodness we expected. Speaking of fatty, the "pork & beans" were definitely that. This was a heavy dish and I could feel my mouth being coated in lard as I chewed it. The pork and beans come with a giant pork rind on top. This sucker seemed like it was almost purely fat. As I chewed into it, I could feel the crunchy texture of the pork rind almost instantly become nothing but grease. I'm not sure how a single person could stomach this entire entree alone. Portion sizes for the sides are larger than the apps. One side can easily be split among two or more people. The fingerling potatoes came out piping hot and smelled (and tasted) good. The Brussels sprout hash was excellent. It was like a shredded Brussels sprout salad. Very crisp and tasty. As for the desserts, the panna cotta was great. Definitely my favorite of the bunch. It was served in a glass jar with cherries and was light and creamy. The brownie was hard and rich. The churros (Mexican doughnuts) were served hot out of the oven with a sweet dipping sauce. Soft and very sweet. The one thing I like most about One Eared Stag isn't the food, but the atmosphere. Unlike a lot of these modern farmstead fare restaurants (e.g. Empire State South, Woodfire Grill), the vibe at Stag is quiet, laid back, and chill. All of the people that work here are friendly and attentive. Our server, Sonya, did a wonderful job. One Eared Stag only takes reservations for parties of 6 or more. Most of the tables here are designed for up to groups of 4, though in the main dining room, they have one large communal table. Plenty of free street parking available outside.
(4)
Whitney B.
I think I ate some kind of roasted vegetable that was pretty good, and another thing that was also pretty good. That's not really what this was about. My real takeaway was that Norman Reedus was seated near my table while I was there. In between bites of probably some kind of pork belly and braised leek dish, I "inconspicuously" hissed to my dining companion "don't stare or anything, but isn't that Norman Reedus?" Once this was confirmed, I continued to most likely eat some kind of golden beet/chevre salad that was probably pretty good while trying not to stare at Norman Reedus.
(4)
Lucy C.
Such a cute shop with lots of seating. They're menu is definitely unique, and hipster in a way. Came here for brunch and got the shrimp grits. Others ordered the chef's brunch platter and we all split the black pepper biscuits. Biscuits were mind-blowing. The black pepper really added a nice punch to it. The biscuits were soft and let's just say we all had at least two. Try it with jam. I was definitely disappointed by the grits. I was starving but just after two bites I was bloated because the entire thing was butter. I would say the butter to grits and shrimp ratio was 7 to 3--which is dangerous. Is that even legal? Wasn't a fan of the pancake syrup. But the atmosphere is really nice and everyone enjoyed their meal.
(3)
Domonic B.
Ahhhh the "One Eared Stag"....another journey on my brunch ATL tour. I must say that I really like the feel of this place. A lot of thought went into the essence if this place. We were greeted with friendly faces when we walked in and were seated. The menu seems to change regularly. I ordered the pancakes with bacon and the famous redneck mimosa! My partner in crime ordered grits, a biscuit, and scrambled eggs with cheese. My pancakes were a work of art! The chef puts the syrup on then himself which I usually don't like but I didn't mind here bc it was done perfectly....not excessive but more than enough to enjoy the flavor of both the pancakes & syrup. Another good point that I liked was the amount of bacon that I received with my pancakes. The only thing better than bacon is......MORE bacon! I was expecting 2-3 small pieces of bacon like at most places but was greeted with 5 hearty pieces of thick cut bacon that were heavenly delicious! Yes Lord! The redneck mimosa was surprisingly tasty also. It's a combination of orange juice & PBR(cheap ass beer for those unfamiliar). The redneck mimosa is priced at $4. I was a bit disappointed to see how small the glass the redneck mimosa was. You can buy a whole case of PBR for $4 in the store....so I feel like this establishment needs to quit cheating us hardworking citizens of Gotham with these small redneck mimosas! The most disappointing part of our visit was that my comrad doesn't eat pork & we were shocked to find out that One Eared Stag didn't have ANY non pork options for those who don't eat pork. She really wanted meat but had to simply go without because they didn't provide non pork options. I wanted to award 4 stars to this establishment but the size of the "cheap beered" mimosas & the failure to provide non pork meat substitutes brought it down to a strong 3 star experience.
(3)
Hailey P.
Amazing! Loved the chef's breakfast which came with a variety of smaller breakfast entrees and a beer. The location is also really cute with a few outdoor tables.
(5)
Robin S.
All-around very good dining experience, despite a little confusion with seating when we arrived. Service was great. Appetizer of mussels makes my top five ever list, without being able to name the other four. Great bread-dipping broth, too (which is the perhaps the best part of an order of mussels). Roasted duck breast was well prepared, something many restaurants seem to have trouble with. Wife's fennel salad and seasonal vegetable plate were both pretty awesome. In short, the food rocked.
(4)
Hambri Enta M.
I love restaurants whose food turn to adventure. Brunch here is a great idea and you want to make a destination out of this visit. I love the decor of this place and the current hostess and the manager or partner, Corey, have the right personality for the positions they carry. There is this long haired bartender who is just a bit of a zero to Left. He does not really have the personality needed to be in the position of bartender. He looks really shy and stares to the ground when you speak to him, and doesn't really chime in about suggestions, or even so much as participate or start a topic, even when the bar has 3 people tops and you try to engage him. There is an amazing outdoor patio that is flanked by four walls, but on a n evening, you can have a great time with a large group, or sneak away to make out/grope your mate or a server if you please.You can probably shag back there on any given early evening because is THAT private!
(3)
Ana M.
I call them at 11am on a Saturday to a get a reservation for noon. It went something like this- me: Hi, is it possible to make a reservation for noon today? dude: Noon? Sure no problem. me: great. dude: (silence) me: so it's a party of four... dude: ok. (silence) me:...Party under Ana? dude: Ana. ok. me: ...ok... see you soon! I was totally confused by the super awkward phone interaction,I mean isn't the dude supposed to be the one asking me for these details regarding said rezzi? Then I walk into the restaurant and I get it. Place is empty, y'all. I mean I walk in and the sound of my footsteps echo through the whole establishment. Dude was pretend scribbling the whole time we were on the phone. Soooo, I'm wondering, is noon too early for brunch? Do ppl not think of OES as a brunch place? cause they should. We had a great experience. I was the only one drinking (no surprise), and ordered a pimms cup. One sip and it brought me wonderful memories of summer in london sharing pitchers of Pimms with dad. I have been searching for a genuine, English-tasting pimms concoction for years in the US and I have now found it. Oh and then the bartender turns to me and says, oh, I'm glad you liked it, cause it was the first drink I have made ever. You're shitting me. Whoever is teaching these kids needs a serious kudos. We ordered a bunch of plates to share and loved them all. I really enjoyed the rarebit (cause I love salty awesome things), the sardines (as others have said so balanced, delicate and fresh), and the side collard greens. The latter was cooked with bacon and syrup and it was amazing. I wish I could have ordered more of the vegetable sides because I was in love. Next time, for sure.
(4)
Marta P.
It was family brunch day and One Eared Stag was on our list of places to try. Brunch is pretty easy to love and I knew ahead of time that the Chef's Breakfast was exactly what I wanted. We had made reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was courteous and brought us water right away, and drinks promptly there after. Half of the table got Bloody Mary variations, while I opted for a lighter Mimosa drink. The Kimchi Mary seemed to be a hit or miss for the table. We ordered the peppered biscuits to start. They were very light and fluffy with a good peppered flavor on them, probably the best part of the meal. The table got 2 orders of the Chef's Breakfast, Hot Chicken, Vanilla Pancake Stack, and a soup and salad. I loved that the Chef's Breakfast came with a Schlitz in the middle. It was a fun addition to the meal and I'm glad I didn't order a second drink! I don't remember the exact names of everything that came with the meal, but there was shrimp and grits, vanilla pancakes with duck liver butter, a slow roasted beef dish with pesto and fried egg on top, and fried quail. The vanilla pancakes were very delicious and my favorite part of the meal. The duck liver butter added a different dimension to the dish that was enjoyable. The shrimp and grits were good but spicy. The beef was also tender, and the pesto sauce was very good (mixed with the fried egg was great). I honestly don't really remember the quail. Overall the meal was very good, just not memorable as a brunch. I heard the Hot Chicken was good but way too hot (coming from someone that loves heat in their meal). Same with the soup across the table. Based on everything that came with the meal, it's definitely above the average brunch spot, but not somewhere that I'd be raving about for brunch. I'd like to come back for lunch/dinner and try again, though.
(3)
Cassi F.
We really enjoyed our brunch at the One Eared Stag. The employees were friendly and informative and the food was really excellent. We were there as soon as they opened so we didn't have to wait on a table which was nice as well. This place is a winner for sure!
My tentative 5star lunch review from their first few weeks still holds true. This place fires on all cylinders. I came last night with a large group and was the obnoxious one. Hi, I'm on paleo. And yes, it is Monday, fried chicken night. Quelle miserable. Our waiter couldn't have been better: both in dealing with our large group and with my stupid dietary restrictions (can you tell I'm bitter about the chicken?). He was sure about confirming ingredients with the kitchen, gave some great recommendations, and we ordered up the beef heart pastrami, fennel and apple salad, and sides of brussels sprouts and carrots. The pastrami might have been the best thing to hit my tastebuds since starting this "lifestyle" and I will most certainly be back. Don't be scurred just because it says heart. It is delicious. The fennel and apple salad was pretty basic, but we had to omit the maple vinaigrette and I'm pretty sure that would have been mighty tasty. The sides of carrots and brussels sprouts were huge portions and the sprouts were possibly my favorite in the city. And yeah, that's really saying something. We had totally stuffed our gourds and then our waiter let us know that the chef would be happy to prepare us a steak or some other kind of entree that would be compliant to our diet, if we wished. Now that's pretty awesome. We were too far gone at that point, but I'm sure whatever he cooked up would have been great. I love the innovation here. I love that their fried chicken is served like a tower of breaded Southern heaven. I love that I can walk from my house, and I love the seasonal menu. I really need to come here more.
(5)
Kim N.
I've only been here for brunch, which was great, but I'll wait until I return for dinner to hopefully give this place 5 stars. I'm definitely a fan of One Eared Stag so far. I love everything about this place: simple decorations, amazing food, and great service. We tried: ~ Poutine - fries, gravy, poached eggs - yummy but not the best poutine I've tried so far ~ Chef's Breakfast: vanilla pancakes w/ duck liver butter & cane syrup (different but delicious), greek yogurt w/ berries & granola (decent), steak & egg over broccoli (not a fan of the steak), fried quail & grits (AMAZING!) ~ Bone marrow w/ beef heart hash, eggs, & bacon marmalade - yummmm! I recommend making a reservation or arriving right when they open to avoid waiting for a table. There's plenty of parking on the street and at Marta. Can't wait to return for dinner.
(4)
Courtney P.
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while. We visited back in August. We were told to go here for brunch, but went for dinner instead and were not disappointed. Amazing staff, very unique and delicious cocktails, good wine list. HUGE portions of food, with items on the menu that you are not going to find anywhere else. Menu changes daily, but the meat stick is always available and it was delicious. My husband got the tuna collar which we have never seen before. It had so much meat on it and was really great. Already can't wait to go back.
(5)
Jerry T.
I've had my eyes on One Eared Stag for a while now. It's one of those places I find myself flipping through their menu sometimes because they have such crazy dishes(it changes daily). Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to come with some adventurous yelpers for Brent H.'s number series UYE. We came on a Monday night. Like many people have mentioned, Monday is fried chicken night. In addition to the regular menu, you can order fried chicken on this night only. The fried chicken is out of sight, and it's a steal compared to regular prices. $13 for half a chicken, which is a ton of meat. It's pasture-fed and coated in a fairly thick layer of breading. I'm not sure how they grow such large chickens on pastures but it's huge. I would say my favorite small plate was the hot chicken. The coating is a similar consistency to the fried chicken, but it has a different blend of spices including curry and no shortage of sodium. Our waiter mentioned that it's won a few awards. The poutine was delicious, but aren't they always? The charcuterie tray was excellent and pretty reasonably priced. It comes with a selection of pickled vegetables made in house (carrots and ramps this time). I think the cheapest appetizer was the bowl of warm marcona almonds and olives which comes in at $7. I could have eaten a pound of those. Thinking back on the meal, I didn't really eat any of the vegetables but they looked stunning. They have quite a bar here. There are a number of creative cocktails, a great wine list, and a handful of delicious craft beers on tap. Service is great. Parking is on the streets, which can be hard to find depending on what time you come. If you are the adventurous sort and keep an open mind, chef Robert Phalen will take you for a culinary ride unlike anything else around.
One Eared Stag was simply phenomenal. Everything was great and beyond my expectations. Came here with a bunch of Yelpers for Brent H's Numbers UYE series. POUTINE $11 This mountain of fries smothered in gravy was one of the best things that happened to me this evening. Seriously, you MUST order the poutine appetizer if it is on the menu. WARM OLIVES AND ALMONDS $7 The chef sent these out as a complimentary side, and they were really great! I am not a fan of olives, but this was delicious. The warm olive was really meaty and tasted like flavorful olive oil haha. TUNA TONNATO $13 This dish was completely unexpected in a disappointing way. The tuna was actually pureed into a sauce that the very tough fry bread was dipped in. BEEF HEART PASTRAMI $12 This was mouth-wateringly delicious. We have never had such a flavorful piece of pastrami. In addition, the toast that soaks in the amazing juice from the onions and pastrami is SO good. And to top it off (literally), they have a soft poached egg on top. ohhhh yeahhhh PASTURED HOT CHICKEN $8 This is the most flavorful and tender chicken that I have ever had in my life, and I can say that with confidence. It is rated in the AJC, so we ordered it for our table. The spice is definitely very flavorful and hot, but without the burning feeling. AHH you must also order this appetizer. FRIED CHICKEN SPECIAL (only available on Mondays) $13/20/30 The fried chicken is available for 3 prices/sizes. $13 for half, $20 for a full, and $30 for two whole chicken. When my plate came out, I thought they brought out the 2 chickens because it was a massive pile of chicken, but it actually was the half chicken. The half is enough to feed two people. The breading was pretty thick , and the chicken was moist. Seriously good chicken, but I prefer the flavor of the hot chicken more. I love the cauliflower puree - it's like butter :) BROWN BUTTER SPONGE CAKE $9 Yummy fluffy yet dense chocolate cake with semi-sweet butter cream. Delicious. SERVICE Our waiter was hilarious and would subtly crack jokes throughout the night. After he brought out our to-go boxes, he asked, "So, is everyone ready to order their entrees now?" Very attentive, witty, and cute. ATMOSPHERE It is a slightly hipster spot. Very clean, yet quirky with the wall full of wild game heads. They use fancy Calvin Klein plates! And mason jars. Yeah, that type of place. It would make a great date spot, a fancier catch up spot with a friend, or a nice place to impress the parents. Overall, really great experience and I hope to eat there again God-willing. Now I'm going to go lie down and have a heart attack from all that fried chicken. [6 of 100]
(5)
Michael L.
Still on my quest for the best burger in Atlanta I tried the "Meatstick" and I'm pleased to say this burger lived up the the hype! The bun was grilled and buttered, the pickles were crisp and the burger was salty with just the right amount of grease..so good it didn't need any condiments.
(5)
scott b.
Place is nice. Service is pleasant. Wife's gazpacho was fine. My garlic shrimp tasted good though I see no reason to serve them with the heads on, but that is just a personal preference. As an entree we decided to go with a cool sounding grilled tuna. Holy catnip Batman, it was cat food. I don't mean kind of like cat food. I think it could have come from a cat food can. Really thin, slimed, not a char mark to be found. Taste was so offensive we both pushed our plates away, paid and left. I actually got pizza with garlic and sausage from Fellini's to try and get the taste out of my mouth. Every single MRE I ate in boot camp was superior to that tuna.
(1)
Autumn S.
This review is for one of the best, seems undiscovered ( it's never crowded when I am there), brunches in town. The vibe here is totally relaxed and almost feels like you are hanging out at a friends house on a lazy Sunday afternoon, a friend who makes perfectly scrambled eggs no less. That being said, if you are looking for food to be delivered quickly or hurried service, this is probably not the place for you. If you need a place to linger over redneck mimosas( beer and OJ), stay a while and listen to the awesome soundtrack one of the servers will be humming to. Now for the food, you really can't go wrong. Vanilla Pancakes served with thick minerally cane syrup and plenty of thick bacon hidden between each fluffy round were gobbled up by everyone at the table. The wagyu beef hot dog with fried egg and amazing chili was also a table favorite. And my friend,who never eats grits, finally understands why the rest of the world loves them after trying the bowl here which were tasty, buttery, and simple- no globby cheese or too much cream. This place will start to be on heavy rotation for me on my lazy Sundays!
(5)
Emily H.
My husband chose this place as part of his Numbers UYE series, and I'm so glad that he did! My first impression of the place in walking in and sitting down was that it was very simple, yet had an elegance about it. Everything seemed thought out with great care, down to the recycled menus in which we ordered from. The food matched the decor to me in that way, with it's simple elegance. To me, food should be simple, and the ingredients should speak for themselves. That's exactly what we got here, and everything was amazing! I had the fried chicken, since Monday was their fried chicken night. They said they even reserve a special cast iron skillet just for the Monday night chickens. I was also amazed when my portion of half a chicken came to the table and it seemed more like a whole bird! Definitely got my money's worth. I was also impressed with the way that the staff catered to the needs of our friends at the table. They modified some dishes to make them paleo-friendly, and our waiter knew everything there was to know about the ingredients on the menu. Speaking of our waiter, Christopher (with a C-H) was awesome. He never seemed annoyed at our large party and multiple requests and kept cracking jokes with us, making sure we all had a great time. And we did! Thank you, One-Eared Stag, for making me enjoy Mondays!
(5)
Draft M.
Burger lived up to both hype and expectations. It's a gigantic double...so be ready. Cool modern-retro vibe to the place, with an excellent bourbon selection. Limited drafts. Recommend.
(4)
Kristin B.
I am very, very tempted to dock a star because they were out of the rabbit entree I really wanted to try, but just cannot bring myself to give this place anything less that five stars because everything was amazing. Our dining companions were running late, so we grabbed a stool at the bar and started with a bottle of red with a name I wish I could remember, poured by a bartender whose accent and friendly service I will definitely remember. My meal began with a grilled caesar salad, described on the menu as "grilled caesar salad, white anchovy, brioche, 6 minute farm egg." Oh. my. gah. If all salads tasted this good, I could become a vegetarian. The 6 minute egg was essentially a soft boiled egg they had managed to extract from the shell while keeping the egg whole and in an eggy shape, topped with a sprinkling of coarse salt. The egg white was cooked solid, but when you cut into it, the yolky goodness coated the salad, a fun play on traditional caesar salad flavors. Even the croutons were amazing, made with a sweet, porous bread that added a new dimension to this classically inspired dish. Since the last serving of the aforementioned rabbit entree went to the gentleman dining solo that ordered seriously five minutes before us, I go another appetizer as my entree, the salt and pepper prawns and a side of the pork fat roasted cauliflowers. They were at least six fat shrimp (with their heads on) in my appetizer sized portion, which along with the big bowl of cauliflower seasoned with capers, mint, and chili, made a more than generous meal. When we got to dessert, I stole a bite of a friends apple buckle (crumbly and light and served warm), but thought I had the best dessert of the table in my chocolate pot de crème, served with an almond & cumin short cake. The flavor profiles in this dessert were unbelievable. The cumin added a curry like flavor to the shortcakes that somehow worked perfectly with the not-really-sweet chocolate crème. Our server did a great job putting up with my less adventurous friends who may have been a *bit* overwhelmed with a menu that did not have many similarities to their usually dining haunts. I think we also amused the chef, who was smiling from behind the open kitchen window as we pulled out our iPhones to google what "en cocotte" meant. However, even the somewhat picky eaters in our group left satisfied, and my wanna-be foodie self was on a food high for the next 24 hours. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Nells R.
After hearing great things and seeing an aged ribeye for two on their online menu, I decided to try them out. Much to my disappointment, we were told once seated that the ribeye was not on the current menu and the website hasn't been updated in a while. Since drinks were already ordered (very good drinks at that), we decided to stay and try something else. I got the pork loin and my friend got the flat iron steak. Holy Moly!!! They were both delicious! So glad I decided to stay. For dessert we got the buttermilk pie and coffee- also yummy. I enjoyed my meal thoroughly and can't wait to return. My only complaint is the website-if the menu constantly changes, the online menu should be kept up to date
(5)
Abraham K.
Let me make this real simple for all of you. This place has the worst food in Atlanta. Period. Everything I ate here tasted like "you fill in the expletive"! I have no earthly idea how this place has gotten a 4 star rating other than the employee along with the owner spend their entire day giving themselves 5 stars. AWFUL. They should pay you for the vile crap they put on a plate and expect you to eat. Don't eat here. Consider yourself warned!!!!
(1)
Spencer L.
Just had an amazing meal here! I'm planning my next visit now. Previously had visited for brunch and was very impressed but tonight's dinner went way beyond expectations. The setting is very open, airy and inviting. They spread the tables out so you don't feel like you're bumping into your neighbor yet gives a very cozy feel so you don't feel Isolated---just right. We started with the celery salad. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity to balance the full flavor of the dressing. Perfectly sized celery so no bite felt like too much work to crunch through. The apples were sliced paper thin and had a tartness that complimented the entire every forkful. The golden rice was so tasty--delicate pieces of crab lumped into perfectly cooked rice. Definitely a winner. My wife had the steelhead which was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The broth was so rich and flavorful, fish was perfectly Cooked and tasted incredibly fresh. Each bite of clam, bacon and potato were incredible. Such a rewarding dish and never overpowering in cream sauce. I had to try their burger--wow, wow, wow. Greasy enough to be legit yet did not fall apart. The cheese was melted perfectly into every meaty bacon laced bite. The thin sliced onion complimented instead of took over and the bun was a perfect vehicle to hold that awesome flavor in place. Drinks were great, service outstanding. A restaurant that Atlanta should be very proud of.
(5)
Nancy R.
Street parking sucks but the restaurant is great! Don't let that deter you from coming here. Also, my friend and I had to google a lot of the words on their menu prior to coming, so that we had an idea of what to order. Be advised, the server that we had was very patient and answered all our questions. FOOD: After a few suggestions from our server, I started with the appetizer flott tuna tonnato, lomo, bottarga, arugula, pickled eggplant, fry bread, which is shaved tuna dried with slivers of pickled eggplant with a creamy sauce. Delicious! I would've liked a larger portion of that for my dinner. For dinner, I had the escolar en cocotte, paddlefish roe, potato, savoy cabbage, cippolini onion which is a fish cooked in a soupy sauce with potatoes, baby onions, cabbage and roe. I didn't this dish would come out like this but I was pleasantly surprised that all the flavors tasted good together. Overall, this place is awesome!
(4)
Nicholas G.
Come early. Awesome food. Laid back. Try the burger if they don't sell out. Best in the city.
(5)
Richard H.
Great ambiance, located in one if the older neighborhoods in Atlanta, lots of white, decorated with antler mounts as you would suspect from the name. But it's probably one of the best bars to grab a fine dinner, and has a loyal following of locals. All of the bartenders are awesome, so very good service. Plus, not hard to get a seat or table. Very creative and dependable cuisine. I usually love everything I order, and it holds up to the finer restaurants I have been to (including Michelin-starred). I recently had the pork shoulder roast with padron peppers and wild chanterelles and it was excellent. But I've also had several of their fish dishes and the duck confit and greatly enjoyed each.
(4)
Alan J.
Amazing food. Service is a little slow verb with open tables. Gaelic shrimp and rabbit rillettes were delicious.
(4)
Stephie Z.
Their menu changes daily so its not really worth it to describe the food in detail, but the hot chicken small plate I had during this last visit (apparently a remnant from Mondays fried chicken night) was delightfully delicious. It's one piece of fried and dipped in spicy sauce chicken atop a thick slice of buttered toasted bread and topped by some fresh pickles slices and a sprig of dill. This and a side makes for an amazing meal. Cheers to the good service provided by server and bartender. I have never had a bad meal here. The only thing I would caution is that the menu has a lot of 4 leggers that sneak their way in to dishes so if you are a veg your options will be limited.
(5)
Kevin J.
One Eared Stag is aptly named with half of the menu missing a bit of it's counterpart. The dishes are unique with simple flavors stemming from fish and game on the menu. I think it's best to describe this place as an upbeat camping experience. The decor is well established and simple with clean lines and low-lights. The menu, although extensive reminds me of hunting your meals in the wilderness and throwing your meal on a plate. Half the dishes come with a piece of toast or bread and the other half skips the deboning or skinning of any meat. A vital piece of information missing from the vocabulary. I wish that the refinement was there for a 4th star addition but this place is still lacking. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The best part about this restaurant has to be the drinks. So stop on in and grab a wet one. Then you can judge for yourself.
(3)
Gabriella H.
While my husband had some issues with the name of the restaurant (adamantly insisting "One Eyed Stag" sounded cooler), we took no issue with the food itself. After a long drive from Nashville, this was our first stop for a late brunch. It was disconcertingly quiet at 12:30. The lack of people made me a bit wary, but this only translated to cheery and quick service. Michael had the duck confit, and I ordered the shrimp, grits, sofrito, ham, and poached egg. His dish was delicious, and mine, I have to say, was probably the best version of shrimp and grits I've ever had. All of the components worked really well together, and my only complaint was that there was not enough grits (or maybe I needed bread?) to accommodate all of the saucy goodness on my plate! (It was a very, very saucy shrimp and grits.) We ended the meal with a very generous serving of yummy and warm vanilla donuts. The place gets four stars because, aside from my dish, everything else was what you would expect from a yummy hipster brunch spot. It was satisfyingly good rather than "must come back tomorrow!" Also, they were out of the ingredients for the first cocktail I ordered which didn't make sense because I recognized every component of the drink, and they can all be found at the typical large-scale liquor store. Would I go again? If I lived in ATL, I think it would make my list of brunch places on rotation, but as a tourist, I'm ready to stop by someplace new next time.
(4)
Greg R.
I went there last night with a group of my family. I'd never heard of this place before. The place has the unusual decor of stuffed animal heads. You must ask the server the story behind the name of the establishment. The menu,,, can be difficult to to understand so be prepared to discuss it with your server. The presentation of all the food items was great. Lots of different flavors threw in the mix of the foods. So, if your looking for something a little different then this is a place to try. One con I have is the price. I was not expecting a bowl of collard greens to cost SIX bucks. They were sweet, spicey and full of meat pieces but a little pricey. It was fun to have went but I can't see this as a regular hang out spot.
(3)
Vickie T.
I feel like if a restaurant/bar is open it should serve food. How misleading is 11 to 11? If you mostly want to drink this is your place. If you want food... Hmmm call ahead to make sure they are cooking. They had great reviews on yelp but I question if the eaters were just drunk or if the food is actually good. For myself I enjoy food. Had I known they stop serving food and only serve alcohol I would not have driven an hour and half to attempt their food. Not to mention I was told the kitchen closes at 3 and I arrived at 2:45 which is just annoying as it does not tell you that the kitchen closes on yelp. Ugh. Would have liked to try it but my 2 minute encounter, I was not impressed. Doubt if I would try to eat here.
(2)
Rob S.
We enjoyed the food but thought the service was lacking. Perfect example: Server: Do you know what you would like to eat? Me: It's our first time here, can you recommend a couple of small plates to get us started while we look over the menu? Server: Well, is there anything you don't like to eat? Me: I am not a fan of organ meats, liver for example. Server: Uh, well that's not an issue because we don't serve that type of thing here. Me: (dead air as I look down at the menu and see two small plates that incorporate liver). Ok, any other suggestions? Overall, service was abrupt and generally unhelpful. But the food was good. Maybe our server was having an off night.
(3)
Cameron G.
Fantastic food. I was pleased to see that they had a good vegetarian option. Usually expensive/fancy places like this either don't have a vegetarian meal or offer the most boring meal imaginable. This isn't the case for OES.
(5)
Carrie B.
While it's a pricey joint, I'm definitely a fan of OES! They have a pretty great cocktail and wine list and just on the Pork Shank and Chicken Liver Parfait with Green Tomato Jam I would give them 5-stars! The service has always been great for us, very attentive and professional, offering suggestions that have generally hit the mark. We have tended to go for larger groups and I've always been impressed with their handling of such.
(5)
Lisa L.
I had my first experience at One Eared Stag yesterday and I'll definitely be back for lunch and/or dinner. Brunch was superb and I think this might be my new "go to" spot for a weekend mid-day meal, for a couple reasons. I met some girlfriends yesterday at noon and we were seated right away. I'm a fan of One Eared Stag's casual, homey, country atmosphere. Maybe it's because I grew up in Iowa and had a lot of farmer relatives, but it just says "family" to me with all the white and the wood and the jars of pickled this and that on the shelves. We started with coffee as we browsed the menu of interesting items. One of my friends asked about the Fried Izzy's Scamorza (ya mama's a Scamorza!) and our server explained that it was the chef's interpretation of mozzarella cheese sticks, using smoked mozzarella. How delightful! There were some other quirky menu items, but I zoned in on the 2 Black Pepper Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy. I confess I was skeptical about a small plates brunch, especially since everything was so inexpensive, and I pictured a couple of miniature biscuits with a ladle of gravy. So, to be on the safe side I ordered the Two Featherwise Farms Pasteurized Eggs, cooked over easy. I appreciate value when dining out and let me tell you, I sure got my money's worth with this $10 meal. I got 2 full-sized biscuits with a generous portion of creamy, silky, well-seasoned, sausage-packed gravy. My eggs were cooked perfectly medium and were the ideal accompaniment to the biscuits and gravy. Talk about stick to your ribs. I didn't want to stop eating this meal, even though I was full halfway through it. We all ordered the biscuits but my friends also went for the Anson Mill Grits with Marrow Butter and the Eden Farms Berkshire Bacon. Those grits, y'all... so decadent with that marrow butter. They're almost sinful. The bacon was delicious...thick cut yet crispy. Interestingly enough, One Eared Stag advertised their brunch and Falcon's game on their Facebook page, and it seemed odd that there would be TVs there. At first, I thought it a weird combination, but after eating there I could totally see myself lounging around for a few hours, sipping on Bloody Marys while cheering on the Falcons. Ideally, I could wear my pajamas like I would at home. ...Wonder if that's an option. I don't normally give out 5 stars to a place at which I've only dined once. But One Eared Stag has me hooked on their comfortable atmosphere, their playful approach to food with quality ingredients, their generous portions, friendly service and fair prices. I'm really looking forward to spending more time here.
(5)
Jason D.
Visited here with a couple of foodie friends for lunch. There weren't a lot of people there, so it was quiet and nice. Service was great. I ordered the hanger steak with mixed greens, and it was very tasty. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly. Loved the interior and can't really think of anything to complain about. I'll definitely be back.
(5)
Kristin P.
I loved One Eared Stag! I decided to take my boyfriend here for his birthday and I'm very glad I did. We had a delicious dinner (I had the swordfish and he had the fried chicken) and the portions were huge, the prices were reasonable, and our waiter was nothing but helpful and friendly. The one thing I have to complain about is that I called ahead and said it was for a birthday dinner and that they could bring out a chocolate dessert (I was willing to pay for it obviously) at the end with a candle. Unfortunately, when we arrived and I told the hostess the name the reservation was under - she didn't even look at her book (I guess because it wasn't busy?) and just took us to a table. The waiter never mentioned my boyfriends birthday and we had to order the dessert just like it was a normal night. Since this restaurant is above my usual price point and it was definitely a splurge meal, that was the only dissapointment. We had our extra food boxed up and like I said service was excellent. I love that they change their menu daily and take advantage of local produce and meat. I would definitely come here again!
(5)
Pedro S.
The hidden gem in Atlanta dining. The menu has some of the most clearly articulated flavor profiles anywhere to be found. Also, try the mussels! Easily the best I've ever had.
(5)
Sarah N.
I have to admit, I was feeling a little bitter when I walked into One Eared Stag. I have been harboring irrational hopes that Shaun's would magically appear back there one day and wasn't quite ready to let go. Until I walked in the door, that is. The environment was warm and cozy, the staff fun and attentive and the food excellent. I've almost forgotten about Shaun's duck fat fries...almost... Drinks: strong wine list, great cocktails (I'd recommend the Apple Brandy on a cold night for sure). Apps: We had the beet salad (the only dish of the night that I didn't care for), the chicken liver pate (excellent), and the pasteurized egg (hollandaise sauce? yes, please!) Meals: I ordered the dog snapper (excellent, albeit a little spicier than I thought it would be), and the table also had the duck (cooked very well with stellar polenta), and the hanger steak (cooked perfectly and really well balanced by the parsnip puree). They didn't have a vegetarian entree on the menu and when we asked our server about it, he had the kitchen make a fabulous dish with veggies, quinoa and a succulent sauce - arguably the best meal at the table. Sides: the brussels sprouts were very well done as was the broccoli. If we had more room in our stomachs (and on the table at that point), I think we would have doubled up on these. Dessert: the only part of the meal that fell a little flat. The rice pudding was pretty standard, as was the pecan pie. The pot de creme was solid, although chocolate isn't really my thing. Service: Our server (Joe, I believe) was incredibly patient, attentive and relaxed. If the rest of the team is like him, I am extremely impressed. Parking: street parking can be a little tricky to find and, unless I missed something, they do not offer valet during the week.
(4)
Jeff M.
There are many things I like about One Eared Stag, but there are two things that I love: the patio and the bacon. The outdoor seating area is behind the main dining areas, away from the street. On a Sunday morning in particular, there's something great about breathing in fresh air but at the same time have some degree of seclusion. Furniture outside is, well, patio furniture. You may need to fold a few napkins to keep the table sturdy and may have the occasional fly. My meal consisted of a fresh, local salad that was simple and delicious. Two cold water oysters from Martha's Vineyard and British Columbia were very good as well. But then came the main event: a BLT with River View Farms house-cured bacon. This is not your traditional BLT and this is no run-of-the-mill bacon. The thick-cut and juicy bacon turns the knob to eleven. Add pork fat mayo and a fried egg and there you have it: a damn excellent sandwich. As for a side, I'm a sucker for onion rings. They are really good here too. There is some deliciousness going on here!
(4)
Vanessa T.
Alls I'm gonna say is this here establishment altered my opinion of sardines. I've got to be honest, I've never even messed with the canned variety. But some tragic office lunch room encounters turned me off to even trying to uncover a good side to the oft-maligned fish -- fresh or not. I sampled One Eared Stag's rendition of sardines and I can assure you my now deceased, bad ass, one eared cat [no relation to the one eared stag], would have rightfully battled me for eating privileges. That said, these fish are hella bony and I just don't have the time or inclination to remove spines. But tasty? Yes. If they came without the whole internal skeletal structure, I'd go get them right now. The tomato gazpacho was the antidote for a hot summer afternoon: fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. It brought my internal temperature down enough that I had to bring it back up with the chicharrones. Their deep fried pork rinds were reminiscent of bubble wrap, airy pockets waiting to get smashed by willing teeth [I don't pop bubble wrap with my teeth. I use my hands. This is a fucked up metaphor]. They were a little cumbersome to eat because they were so big and the little vinegar filled mason jars were so small, but I turned it into an Olympic sport. Their newly unveiled dinner options demand return visits. Not to mention, there's still plenty of lunch options I still need to explore, like the lobster roll [and the pork belly. And the soft shell crab].
(4)
Matt L.
I'd return for one dish and one dish only: the tuna collar. Easily among the most unique and satisfying meals I've had dining out. It's the neck of the Yellow Fin -- a part I was told is usually discarded. Could be a dish for two. Barrel fish and steak were underwhelming, as were a few appetizers we tried. So yeah, tuna collar. Awesome.
(3)
Ron R.
Anthony was great.... food was delicious...friend had fried chicken and I had the fish dish....yummmy.....and a new Pabst blue Ribbon
(5)
John L.
I really enjoyed my dining experience at One eared stag. Everything was very flavorful and the service was on point. My server john was witty and very knowledgeable. I really like that everything is organic and super fresh. Its hard to find tasty food AND good service in inman/lil 5/eav area, its almost seems like its trendy to give shitty service. This place is a breath of fresh air.
(5)
Barbara D.
I was wary of this place because of the abundance of meat on its menu. But it's actually a very well rounded place that makes great dishes, even when that dish is a small plate appetizer. Warm almonds & olives sound boring but I guarantee you'll be scraping the bottom of the bowl looking for more. They complement the cured meats plate, which gives you a sampling of different thinly sliced animal bits. I wasn't personally a fan of the beer mustard it came with, which was very strong and almost sour to taste, but I can see the appeal for others. The scallops were very light and not too salty (a fault of lots of other places) and the hanging tender was one of the best pieces of steak I've ever had (only one other place I've been to in Wisconsin rivals it). The restaurant is warm and feels like one big lazy alcohol hazy dinner party. I didn't see anyone on a date actually, mostly just people in small groups of friends, although there is a bar you can sit at too. For dessert I had the vanilla tart with pecans, which was a perfect balance of flavors - not too sweet, not too heavy on the tongue - just like the rest of the meal. If I could say one thing to this place it would be: Brb. Wait for me.
(5)
Tom C.
This is a good restaurant, and it's worth going to. The food is very interesting and adventurous. Last night, I went there with a small group (it was a Tuesday night) and found an essentially empty restaurant. We were greeted immediately, and chose a table by the large front windows. The drinks are good - I had a "blue bourbon" which was a bourbon drink with a blueberry reduction that was not sweet and very good. The wine list is fine and reasonably priced. We had a Willamette Valley pinot noir, for $39. I ate a frisee salad and a "seafood stew" (which was basically a thick bouillabaisse). These were both good, though the frisee salad had a little too much bite to it. But, everything was good. The bouillabaisse was interesting and had some complex features (an interesting, thick tomato base, coupled with slices of fingerling potatoes and some hints of fennel). Dessert stinks. We split a dark chocolate brownie, which tasted like something out of a box, that had been sitting out of the box on the counter for a while. They definitely need to step this part of their game up. Now, the one thing that emerges on the Yelp reviews as a source of variability is the service, and these reviews are spot on. The service is what I could all quirky. We were greeted and seated right away. The waiter was a bit confused throughout the meal. In hindsight, I think this may have to do with the fact that the place has no menu. This must be challenging for the waiter. However, there were other quirky things, like the offer to see a dessert menu, to then be later informed there was no dessert menu. The waiter also kept coming over and filling up our wine glasses. I was still drinking my cocktail, so by the time I got around to my wine glass, it was....shall we say...full. But, if you can overlook these features of the service and go for a nice meal, it's very worth it. Total dinner, before tip, for four people, with drinks and a bottle of wine: $210.
(3)
Donald L.
A disappointing experience for a restaurant that may be good. In the middle of the week we began our weekly debate over where to go for dinner Friday night. After a long discussion we settled on the One Eared Stag in an effort to check the "hot chicken" off the list of must have dishes in Atlanta. When Friday night arrived we drove over anticipating a delightful dinner. Upon arrival we noted that the "hot chicken" was not on the menu. It is one of those places where the menu changes often and the hot chicken is only available a few times a week. Not this Friday. Ok, no problem. We settled on a meat plate app with pickled veggies. Seemed awesome and then also ordered the spinalis and the squab. When the squab arrived it had been sprinkled with jalapeño peppers and was very spicy even for me. Julie doesn't like peppers and was surprised that it had them because it wasn't listed on the menu as having peppers or being spicy. No problem, we swapped plates and she had the spinalis and I had the hot pepper squab. After the main we settled on a brown butter sponge cake which was buttery and sugary and delightful. We also had a coffee where I was again disappointed to learn that that they don't serve artificial sweetener. At the end of the evening, I felt like I had what they wanted not what I wanted. The mains were not what we went for and then when we settled for our second choice they were prepared off menu and not to our liking. The final insult was that I couldn't even get a get a decent cup of coffee. I'm all for pretentiousness and adventure when the meal is a pleasant experience, unfortunately this was not.
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Tramaine W.
I really wanted to rate this place highly, it had all the signs of a place I would rate highly. Chic decor, friendly staff, and other high reviews on Yelp. Sadly this review is lacking because of the food and that's what you're most interested in, right? The flavor just didn't do it for me. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else gobbled his stuff up but my taste buds were not impressed or happy. I pretty much had to force myself to try to finish my food, I didn't finish btw. I had the BLT and the chickpea fries. The chickpea fries were interesting but not tasty. The bacon in the BLT was too overpowering and the egg yolk running on my bread did nothing for me. So there is my humble review, the flavor profile and new age menu doesn't work for me.
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Judy C.
Have eaten very good meals here but tonight I was disappointed in my entree of duck leg and thigh, very tough and chewy. The waiter made it sound much better than it was. My cocktail was skimpy in size, and quail (fried) was like buffalo wings but way more expensive. I told the waiter and a manager of my concerns, nobody seemed to care or offer to do anything.
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Charlene W.
At the end of March, I went to One Eared Stag for Inman Park Restaurant Week. I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while, so I was glad to finally have the chance. The restaurant itself was nicely laid out and the back patio would be great for a summer meal. As with most restaurant week menus, it was a limited selection of their normal menu with a few special items thrown in. At $25, this menu was a great bargain. I started off with the duck liver parfait with rhubarb relish and toast and my friend had the pork chicharone with powdered kimchi. Both of the portions were large for an appetizer. I didn't have nearly enough toast to finish the plate and the rhubarb relish went perfectly with the foie gras. I ended up taking home the remaining foie gras. The pork chicharone was airy and crisp and the kimchi powder really helped give it the flavoring it needed. I preferred my dish to the chicharone, which I felt would've been a little one note for such a large portion -- both were excellent though. For the entree, both my friend and I got the beef wellingtongue -- a play on beef wellingtons using minced beef tongue. It was a fun twist to a classic dish and I thought the beef tongue worked perfectly. The puff pastry on the outside was fluffy and light, but the bordelaise sauce was a little on the salty side. Overall though, I thought the dish was well executed, creative, and delicious. Finally for dessert, I had the vanilla panna cotta with preserved peach. I'm a huge fan of panna cotta, so I couldn't resist the urge to order it. The taste was absolutely phenomenal. While I liked the presentation in the mason jar aesthetically, I felt like it was impractical to dig the panna cotta out of the jar. Trying to cut up the peach on top of the panna cotta with my spoon was also difficult. My friend had the apple buckle with vanilla cream, which was good too. While a more predictable dessert, it was done extremely well and the vanilla cream really amazing. The large servings, delicious and creative dishes really make this place remarkable. The back patio would be the perfect place to have some drinks and share a few plates with some friends. I will definitely return to One Eared Stag -- both to sample the normal menu and for restaurant week.
(5)
E L.
I've been looking forward to trying this place for months. I'm still looking forward to trying it for dinner. But I really enjoyed the brunch here. I was shocked that there was NO WAIT at noon on a Sunday. I love the space. We ended up in the corner by the window which was absolutely perfect for a drizzly day (see if you can plan that ;) ). The food was excellent. I had the sausage and polenta plate and ordered a side of biscuits. First of all, they give you TWO not one (so I could take it home and eat it an hour later!) and they were incredible. Second of all, the portion on the main plate was pretty serious too and I'm a big eater. Wonderful French press coffee with multiple blends to choose from. And great service from gorgeous people. Can't wait to come back.
(5)
Sophie H.
Finally got a chance to try this place. Quite good! The celery salad has to be one of the tastiest salads I have eaten in a long time - yes a celery salad - it's that good. The pork belly lettuce wraps were awesome and the duck entree was tender and perfectly seasoned. The duck liver parfait and bone marrow were also very tasty. Definitely will be back - great place to sit and relax while you nosh - everything is made to order fresh.
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Jennifer B.
Had a great dinner last night with the girlfriends. When I first sat down after a challenging work day, I looked at the menu and thought, there is nothing on this menu that appeals to me. Boy, was I wrong. I ate things I've never before considered - fried smelt? Delicious. Peppers with sesame seeds - I couldn't stop eating them. Trotter fritters? What is that even? It's yummy. I also had some more familiar and also delicious food - the summer salad was perfection - almonds, chunks of bacon, cherry tomatoes and soft lettuce. They also had a dish of just perfect heirloom tomatoes. And though they don't have a lot of desserts, we enjoyed two of them - a preserved strawberries shortcake and churros? fried doughnut strips with a chocolate ganache sauce. Add to that a darling, helpful and patient waiter plus a nice little wine list - and of course great girlfriend conversations and it all = a surprisingly perfect Monday evening out. The place is also very clean and pretty - clean as in clean lines and simple but very nice.
(4)
Miglena I.
LOVE this place! The best little patio in the back and a few tables in front give it a neighborhood allure.. Feels a bit Viennese, or Zurich-like with its hard wood floors, and commune tables. Food is just outstanding! Menu changes seasonally and according to what the farms have delivered that day. Great surprises every day! Bar has a comprehensive Scotch menu. The wine choices are also special and delicious! Great great location and place for meeting friends (old and new). May be a bit loud for business meetings, but the conversation will circle around the food anyway, so business will have to wait! :)
(5)
Antwanika S.
The food here was good, nothing amazing though. I heard they had the best fried chicken. It was good, but I've had better, especially in terms of seasoning. Service was great and the restaurant is cute. Oh get the champagne cocktail. It's good and strong for the price.
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Sean C.
I will start by saying One Eared Stag has an incredible menu. Unfortunately, that is not the only thing that makes a great restaurant. The service and atmosphere make it difficult to enjoy the experience. It is very loud and I had a hard time understanding the sever and conversation over dinner was minimal because my girlfriend and I got tired or repeating and talking over the tables around us. The service was ok at best. The menu has some interesting options, some offaly things that a novice diner may need some explanation of. This didn't happen. Nothing, not even a mention of the interesting selections. We ordered off the Restaurant Week Menu. Our first course arrive in a timely fashion and it was delicious (as i said incredible menu). I had the smelt and my date had the mussels. If you deiced to go, both are a must! The entree is where things really started to go south. We ordered all courses at the same time but our entrees arrives 45 min after our 1st course. I ordered the pork shoulder. It arrived pink and bloody in the center. It was cool to the touch. I asked the server if i could have it cooked to medium. When it came back it was still quite rare but I was hungry so I dove in. Half was edible, half was not. When I mentioned the server she said "Well, it was worth a shot". No comp on the check, no offer to remove my entree from the bill (or even a portion since I did eat half...). No drink or desert on the house. When going to a fine dinning restaurant and paying that kind of money for a meal, I expect perfection and can list a number of restaurants in the area that would have bent over backwards to make the customer fell, that despite the errors, they do appreciate our business and are truly embarrassed that a dish was inedible (even partially). This was the most unexceptable part of the experience. Desert was ok, but by this time I was so over the service and atmosphere. They could have coated it in gold leaf and i would have still been as disappointed. Next time I'm in the mood for adventurous eating, I will be taking my $120 dollars to Holeman & Fitch.
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Sean S.
Oops. I just ate the centerpiece. But it was delicious!
(4)
Juichia C.
Pros: - Great atmosphere and interior decor - Good drinks and wine list - Interesting dishes - Friendly staff and good service - Frequent change in menu Cons: - we got 8 dishes including dessert in total, and only about half of them were great, the other half were underwhelming - menu item names use more "big" culinary words than necessary, so we literally had to ask the waiter what half the appetizer menu was - made reservation but weren't seated even close to on time - the cookies which came with the chocolate pot de creme dessert were HORRIBLE and tasted like body odor, no joke. even the waiter said "yea, i don't like those" when we inquired about what sort of cookies they are.... Recommends: - fried shrimp heads - black truffle risotto - duck breast Overall, a nice place to try out if you're into new, interesting foods.
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Sean L.
This was my first UYE event and wasn't sure what to expect. The restaurant itself is on the corner of a street across from Marta Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station. You can also park at the Marta station for free! The atmosphere is very inviting and the server was extremely friendly. He answered every question we had and even cracked a few jokes with us. The food itself was delicious! Poutine - a plateful of fries covered in gravy and was really good. Not too salty and didn't get too soggy from the gravy. Tuna tonnato - not what I had expected and it was definitely different. The tuna part is the sauce and you eat it with fry bread. Hot chicken - this was by far the best dish I had that night. The chicken was super juicy and tender with a really yummy seasoning that I would definitely go back for. Definitely get this if you can. Almonds & olives - I personally hate olives, but the way these were prepared I could eat them all night. The olives and almonds make a wonderful combination. Fried chicken - This is only served on Mondays. The chicken comes in three serving sizes half chicken ($13)/whole chicken ($20)/2 whole chickens ($30). When they brought out the chicken I thought they had made a mistake. It was a lot of chicken. I can usually eat a lot and I ordered only half a chicken and had leftovers for the next day. The chicken was good, the cauliflower puree that came with it was even better, but I would personally take the hot chicken over the fried chicken.
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Lucy W.
Distinctive flavors and high quality ingredients"..I returned to try dinner at One Eared Stag. Tried the grilled caesar salad, which was very weird and kind of skimpy...I liked the 6 minute egg with the runny yolk though. Vanilla soaked dates with pecans was very tasty...I heard that pecans could be foraged/stolen in Inman Park, wonder if these were?!? Entree- Hefty piece of sea bass was wonderfully cooked and simple, though the sour pickled corn didn't really compliment the fish. Fried collar of the sea bass was a dramatic presentation but I wasn't a huge fan. I did love the dessert though...my sweet tooth strikes again. Smooth chocolate pot de creme with cumin favored shortbread-like cookies...very unique but the flavors work well together. Service was excellent. The noise level was very loud, as the dining room and bar area was completely full.
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Dana L.
My husband and I went here last night to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. We live very close by and were waiting for an opportunity to try the place. We both started out with salads, he got the celery salad and I had the winter greens salad. Both were delicious! The celery was more on the tart side and the winter greens on the sweeter side. Both were full of ingredients that worked beautifully together--very sizable portions also. For my main course I got the fried chicken, which at only $12 for three large pieces and two sides was a steal. The grits were very buttery and creamy and the cauliflower was more like vegetables in disguise. I would have liked them to be a little less over prepared. My husband went with the chicken sausage and enjoyed his as well. The pork belly wasn't needed on the plate though. I also want to mention they have weekly wine specials and sell bottles for $20. The Spanish garnacha red wine we had we delicious and complemented our meal well. Our sever Adam was a delight!
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Ritch B.
Where Abbatoir left off with the snout-to-tail concept, One Eared Stag picked up. I'm adventurous and love stepping out of the box...but it needs to pay off. I have to say I was disappointed. I had fried shrimp heads. I'm from South Carolina. If shrimp heads were supposed to be eaten, we would have done it before. I just confirmed there's a reason that part is thrown out...it's just not the kind of thing you want to eat...even if it IS deep fried. The shrimp bisque (presumably where the good part of the shrimp was used) was unexpectedly salty and brusque. That's an odd way to describe food...but if you try it, you'll know what I mean. The bisque is served with fish roe on the side that...believe it or not...actually DECREASED the saltiness of the bisque itself and provided some balance to the dish. That said, the great majority of the bowl went back to the kitchen with the dirties after the rest of my table had sampled it and refused to finish it off. Not off to a good start, I followed up with the seafood/shellfish trifecta of mussels. They were fine. Not remotely as good as JCT's on the west side...but ok. My party of five went on a Thursday night. The sound level, even on a non-weekend night, was so loud I gave up trying to follow any conversation...and someone at the table actually had to request that the lighting be turned down to prevent blinding from a misaimed spotlight. I really sound high-maintenance now...and I'm REALLY not. Now for the good stuff...it's a beautiful space. I hate giving bad reviews.
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Linda S.
Such a gem; don't know why it doesn't get more "buzz." More than any other place I've eaten in Atlanta (or just about anywhere) I come away feeling that every single element on every plate has been carefully thought through to create a surprising, balanced, flavor experience. On our recent visit, the dining room was nearly empty at 6:30 on a Saturday, though there were several folks at the bar. We shared Kobe short rib tartare (perfect), smoked eel fritter (fine, with a great lemon curd sauce, but not as exotic and amazing as I'd hoped) and the duck breast entree (spectacular). Sharing the plate with the perfectly seared and seasoned duck were fresh, salty ramps, thinly sliced green tomatoes for a perfect hit of acid, sweet strawberries, earthy beets, and probably a couple of other things I'm forgetting. Cocktails are fine, wine list is great. Prices are high, portions are small. Atmosphere is relaxed and yet professionalism and high standards shine through. The menu offerings and overall experience are exceptional.
(5)
K. M.
Four of us had a great dinner there during the week and were sad to see so few people. This place has GREAT food! (and the Floozy Boozy cocktail is fabulous if you are a whisky drinker) Swordfish, excellent and Barley with roasted vegetables also.....they add something special to each dish to make it distinctive and delicious. Go now!
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Liz B.
I have been three times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch. Every experience has been a good one. The food is for the adventurous, but there are some things on the menu that anyone would enjoy. My favorites are the fried rabbit livers, the veal hearts, the chicken, the heirloom tomato salad, the pickled vegetables. The service has always been great! And the bar (we grabbed a drink a the bar after dinner one night) is wonderful...I had a cocktail with jam in in! My husband loves the Pimm's Cup. We will go again!
(4)
Jared O.
I've been unmotivated to review places for a while, but One Eared Stag has given me reason. I came here MLK day with zero expectations b/c I knew virtually nothing about the place (other than that there was some buzz about it). After reading through the menu, I came to the conclusion that this was just another mid-range New American restaurant that would be good but not great. Boy was I wrong. The appetizer course was perfect. My favorite dish was vanilla-soaked dates with bleu cheese, walnuts, and serrano ham (believe it or not I didn't even have the ham and it was *still* incredible). The grilled caesar and other dishes were also very well executed. Oh and the bread was fantastic! For my main I ordered the veggie plate. I have an issue with veggie plates. Most restaurants that offer a veggie plate give a description like "fresh seasonal vegetables served simply to showcase their natural flavor". In other words, uninspired food I can easily cook at home for 1/10th the price. The veggie plate here revealed the potential that is an assortment of sides put together. Each dish on the plate contained different flavors that highlighted and BUILT UPON the natural flavors of the veggies. It was interesting. It was tasty. It was was something I wouldn't have come up with myself. So yea, I liked it. We tried both of the desserts on the menu -- vanilla bean panna cotta (served with poached pear) and apple buckle. This course was fine but not stellar. The panna cotta was difficult to eat due to its serving style (mason jar) and the rest of the party thought it was fine, but nothing special. I liked the apple buckle a lot, although it's not my preferred dessert. What separates the average from the excellent is being able to turn an idea into proper execution. I've only been once, so I can't speak for consistency, but my experience revealed a chef who knows how to execute.
(5)
Beth B.
I love the food here and the portions are awesome for the price. I've been here three times now and have enjoyed both sitting down for a meal and hanging out by the bar. Great vibe overall. However... Vegetarians beware! Though I am not veggie my good friend is and I always scout out menus before recommending a place. Usually One Ear has a veggie pasta entree which is delicious (at least the prior two times it was). For some reason on my visit the dish was missing from the menu. I've chatted with the owner on a previous visit who mentioned everything was made fresh to order so we could easily leave out the meaty parts. After asking our server if he could leave out the meat on various dishes it seemed like salad or a roasted chili small plate was our only option. Both tasty choices but not enough to satisfy a hungry person! Luckily about 20 mins after giving up on removing any meat from the dishes (and apologizing to my *hungry veggie friend) the server said the chef offered to make my friend an all veggie entree. Which was great, highly appreciated and delicious! If your a restaurant of worth anywhere in the Atlanta area you really should have at least one veggie entree on your menu always! 3 stars for lack of veg friendliness but 5 stars for food taste, quality and atmosphere. (and eventual accommodation)
(4)
Stephanie V.
So happy to have finally tried One Eared Stag. Came here on my birthday and had a fantastic time. Here are the highlights: The Food: All of the appetizers we had were delicious: bone marrow, house cured lardo, and rabbit rillette. Yum, yum, and yum. The main dish was truly magnificent. We split the tilefish dish and it was all I could do to keep myself from hogging it all. The tilefish dish is the main reason for my 5-star review. It's been a long time since I've had a dish that I felt was genuine perfection. I tried my friend's dish, the fisherman's stew, and it was exactly what fisherman's stew should be - hearty, warming, and full of seafood. In a group of 10, I think we tried almost everything on the menu, and everyone seemed extraordinarily pleased. The Service: I thought that, for a large group, the service was good. Drinks were slow to come, but waters stayed full and there was always food on the table. Our waitress was very sweet and eager to serve. We were there on a week night, however, and I'm inclined to believe that on a busier night, service may be a little slower. The Ambiance: I really enjoyed the look and feel of this place. It was dim without being dark, swanky without being douchey, and just rustic enough to feel like a neighborhood staple. The evening got spiced up, however, when we saw someone running down Edgewood, followed by a few police officers. After a few minutes, there were loads of cop cars in search of the fleeing assailant. It was truly a dinner and a show. That being said, while I'd certainly say OES is on the classier side, it is across the street from the Marta station and things can get... interesting. Overall, I have to give this place a serious 'bravo' for blowing my mind with phenomenal food. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Greg M.
First came to this location when it was The Patio, circa 2001, when I lived in Atlanta. The Patio was more or less unimpressive and did not survive, but the off-the-beaten-path location and its cool vibe intrigued me and stuck in my memory.... Fast-foward to 2012: The One-Eared Stag is a winner: Creative menu, awesome ambiance, normal prices that are upscale but aren't silly, and very good service to boot. I no longer live in Atlanta, but would go back in a heartbeat next time I'm there again.
(4)
Jessica O.
Not impressed. First of all, it's all street parking and mostly in sketchy areas. The bar area is so small, you can't gather with friends without being totally in the way. The service was very slow, even though we had a reservation, we weren't seated until a half hour after the reserved time. Not cool. Drink menu is interesting and has some good options. Most of the dishes are very game-y and rich tasting. Three different entrees I tried (mine and two friends) were far too rich, almost over-seasoned. Stay away from the oxtail, I couldn't even eat it. Everyone seems to love this place, but we weren't impressed and will not return.
(2)
Holly L.
Try there brunch! Chef's selection is amazing!!
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Sarah M.
I've followed the metamorphoses of this space from Inman Park Patio, to Shaun's and now to One Eared Stag. Living on Edgewood, I love having another walkable hip spot to eat + drink. It took me too long to try OES, but I finally had the opportunity to hit the bar with my boyfriend when he was in town over the break. We wanted a pre-dinner drink, but had been to Barcelona several times and we were feeling something new. We bellied up to the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender, Robert, who got right down to discerning our tastes and pleasures. He poured Z a half shot of his new favorite spirit, and we talked about fancy cocktails vs. the classics. I decided on a mule - my passion of late, and Z had a small batch bourbon that he had never heard of before and was eager to try. Both were lovely. We shared the fois pate with champagne gelee, toasted bread, and apple compote. It warmed me. Since we had dinner plans across town, we had to leave before exploring the menu further, but not before Robert bought our first round as a thanks for Z's service (he noticed his bracelet and found out he is in the Army). Unexpected, kind, and completely stand-up. Robert is an outstanding bartender, and will keep us coming back for more. Can't wait to have the chance to go for dinner. I really want to get my hands on those oily, herbaceous almonds and olives!
(4)
Janet P.
We had lots of good food on our recent trip to Atlanta, but this restaurant was overpriced and oddly pretentious. The food wasn't anything special, either -- more weird than enjoyable. And the service was oddly indifferent. A letdown!
(2)
Keith A.
Yes, I miss Shaun's. Just needed to get that out of the way. Now onto the OES goodness. I basically stumbled upon this new gem. I drove by once and noticed the late stages of the build out. My next drive-by revealed that people were inside eating! Oh glory, a new restaurant! (I love openings) And I caught the name. I sought out the website, Facebook page and Yelp to get the scuttlebutt. All good. It goes on the list. My noshing buddy, ART, and I sidled up to the bar for a meal. First off let me say that almost no matter what the food would've been like, the staff had me at hello. They are a great bunch of folks - no understatement. Anya, Tommy and the others whom I don't know by name yet...all geniune peeps. Had the grilled sardines - FANTASTIC! The clams were really good but a lighter and more fishy sauce would make it outstanding. On my second visit - for lunch - I dove into the pork belly "BLT." A thick, delicious slice of pork belly on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato and pork fat mayo. If you are not a true pork belly fan, please beware. Kudos to Chef Phalen for not over trimming the pork belly. Yes, that means lots of crispy, juicy fat. Not for the faint of heart. The side of chick pea frites was surprisingly really good. I should ask how they create those perfect planks with a crispy exterior and smooth creamy texture inside. Must be a lot of work, but well worth it for those on the dining side. I suggested serving a little of the pork fat mayo on the side for dipping. Next trip I need to sit in the dining room.
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Melissa B.
Gibson. Now. I want one. One of the best cocktails I've had recently, I can still almost taste it thinking about it. The gazpacho was very tasty as well and while I almost wanted it spicier, I think it was probably perfect and I need to simmer down before I lose all taste sensation. And nothing wrong with some olives! Why don't more people put olives on the menu? I almost ate an entire jar once...just of the cheap kroger brand ones...so I'm definitely sold on some fancy ones with almonds:-) Nice service, although I thought they were a bit slow to react to us after we sat down...it wasn't really that busy. It was pretty quiet and I like the simple interior and dim lighting. Perhaps a more comfy bar stool though? I mean, those wood slats don't appeal to my bum. Just sayin.
(4)
Bobbin W.
I am not a picky eater and enjoy exciting my easily bored palate. Thus I'm shocked that my meal at One Eared Stag didn't mesh with my tastebuds. My boyfriend and I dined there during Restaurant Week, toasting the weekend with cocktails. My libation brimmed with muddled blueberries and got me good and giggly. Our appetizers underwhelmed me. I couldn't eat the chicken liver pate but was able to nibble my half of the mussels soaked in brine. Neither liver nor brine appears on my list of tasty appetite-whetters. Both of us requested the pork entree - fatty slow-cooked meat surrounded by red peppers and polenta. I make pork and polenta a lot at home, so perhaps that partially accounts for my lack of excitement. The desserts, too, reminded me of something I could whip up on a Monday night: * warm chocolate chip cookies and milk * toasted bread slathered with strawberries and whipped cream Our server was pleasant, and I'm in love with the patio. The architectural interest, strung lights and seclusion from a busy highway cleared my mind. But the food disappointed me.
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Eric W.
Worst service I've had in numerous months, if not years, as a resident in Atlanta. I was told by the manager/bartender that "I must be accountable for my actions" when I asked to cancel my order, 2 minutes after placing it. When standing at the hostess desk, I was ignored as though I was invisible as another guest walked up and started talking to the hostess who say me there a the next guest to be serviced, prior to seating another party. Dodging a tab is the least of my interest. I paid the check of 21.56 and gave the meal to a homeless gentleman walking by. At no time did he ever ask me 'what is the problem?' He clearly didn't care. The next time I'm in Inman Park, I will have brunch at the Dough and recommend others do the same. Their customer service rates much higher. To all my cyclists, governing bodies, church members, fraternity, etc., Thumbs down for Stag......
(1)
J W.
Best restaurant in Atlanta hands down. Innovative and always great. Fits in perfectly in the neighborhood.
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Blaire B.
This update only pertains to dining here in large groups. Simply stated, they couldn't handle it. We sat for over an hour with no food. Unacceptable. They did try to ameliorate the situation by offering free champagne, but we didn't feel much like celebrating anything after being held hostage for 2 hours. I'm still sticking with my 5 stars on my lunch and a previous dinner experience. The food is inventive and very good. Come here if you have an average sized table. Go elsewhere with large groups.
(2)
Dio S.
Been here twice and enjoyed the drinks and food. Although some dishes didn't quite work, I liked the good stuff and the intangibles enough to say I am a fan. The thing I like about One Eared Stag is the excitement some of the ever-changing dishes are capable of generating. Chef likes to experiment and uses interesting ingredients and interesting combinations regularly. It's a menu--although usually a pretty short one-- that I look forward to checking out often, similar to H&F. Have tried about 8 entrees and as many apps here. Liked the apps more, and, a bit ironically, more of a fan of the vegetables! Some of the best crushed potatoes I've had. The shredded brussels sprouts with crispy cured meat and jus is amazing. Velvety and balanced squash bisque. Fantastic mushrooms. Grain dishes like farros, risotto, and grits are also nicely prepared and seasoned. Delicious pork terrine. Chicken neck with kimchee was almost a signature item for a while. It was an amusing thing to see at a restaurant, and I sort of enjoyed it, but found it annoying to eat and not crave-worthy. It was not on the menu in my recent visit though. Another fairly popular dish through summer, the grilled sardine, also was somewhat underwhelming to me, being a bit too bitter and definitely requires too much work to pick at it. Mostly heartily seasoned entrees which remind me of Local Three. Like a lot of overall above average places, the entrees can sometimes be a bit underwhelming compared to the often stellar apps. The kobe steak definitely disappointed me a bit with its lack of unctuousness. As did fried chicken livers, being somewhat soggy and bland. On the other hand, roasted chicken was surprisingly superb, tender and juicy even from breast meat. Pork shoulder was equally well executed and memorable. I am not normally big on desserts, but really enjoyed their churros--a little more heavily fried on the outside but still fluffy, and very tasty. While mixed drinks are not quite outstanding like H&F or No 246, they were ambitious and serious in spirit, and competent in the result. Like the big rustic table, and the overall relaxed atmosphere! Excellent for weekday dinner and impulsive stop. I wish the food here becomes more consistently good. And, it wouldn't hurt to develop a signature dish or two that are actually awesome, eventually, and just keep them on the menu most of the time. Even H&F has a couple of those.
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Larry F.
We came home and I had to immediately write this review. This place knocked our socks off. The wife and I had a bunch of small plates so we could try as many different things as possible. Between the bone marrow with homemade bread, the inventive and delicious clam bowl, the perfectly fried and sauced green tomatoes, the reinvented iceberg wedge, and the diverse and daring cocktails, we had not been so happy with a meal in quite some time. Add to that the blueberry shortcake dessert that literally melted on my tongue and the flawless, personal service we received and you can guarantee we'll be back for more. We stopped by the chefs on the way out to gush praise at them. We took a menu to scan in and email to our friends. We left a tip that was borderline absurd. These are not things that customarily happen on our Saturdays out together. We just couldn't stop talking about how great everything was. This will now be a regular stop for us when we hit Dad's Garage Theater, a mere half mile away. We can't recommend it enough.
(5)
Ms. D.
We were excited to try the latest incarnation of this Inman Park dining space, but I fear this one won't last very long, either. Small portions and big prices abound. The service was friendly, but not terribly knowledgable. I ordered the hangar steak plate medium and it came out rare, then again medium rare after I sent it back. This $27 plate had a few small medallions, two crumbly, dry grit fritters and the tiniest bit of sauce hiding underneath. The celery and apple salad that came with it was delicious, but I was peeved because I had ordered this same salad as an appetizer and would not have, if the server had bothered to tell me that it was also part of my entree. The cayenne chocolate cake dessert was delicious, but the portion was meager. So if you want to pay top prices for average food, hit this place up. Otherwise, invest your dining budget somewhere else.
(2)
Melanie D.
This is pretty much my go-to place for the best food in Atlanta. Yes, best food in Atlanta. I've never had a bad experience / meal/ drink here and, yes, I've been here during busy times. Their menu changes frequently, so I could tick off my favorite dishes, but by the time you read this, it'll probably change--for now though, the corn on the cob with cheese / mint is kindof amazing and the oysters are killer.
(5)
Malika B.
One Eared Stag is the newish restaurant that took over the old Shaun's space. We started things off light with an order of Mussels with sofrito, Chickpea fries, Chicken liver spread, and Pork belly and Kimchee. Of course, that meant I needed to get a Kimchee Bloody Mary to compliment my Pork belly. And it was certainly a treat.We both enjoyed the Pork belly with Kimchee immensely, served with lots of fresh lettuce, meant to be eaten like lettuce wraps. The mussels were huge and I am always a sucker for any kind of yummy mussel broth. I liked that we ordered the Chickpea fries as it was a twist on Moules Frites. Dousing the fries in the mussel broth, they were like a sponge, absorbing the broth, and could only be eaten with a fork. While I liked it, it would have been nice if there was some sort of dipping sauce that accompanied the fries too. By themselves, they are quite bland. For my entree I settled on the Trout wrapped in bacon with a salsa verde sauce in the center. What a great combo those flavors add up to. It was served with an almond salad. It was delicious. My friend's Crab Roll. Light on mayo, and with such a beautiful presentation, it was almost a shame to dig in. The menu does change very frequently to keep up with what is in season and what is available from local farmers. So, you'll need to go often to taste the variety of what's available.
(4)
Tom N.
I've been here a couple of times. The food is tasty here. The first I was here, I had the best shrimp I've ever eaten. It didn't even taste like shrimp! It tasted like a crab or a lobster. Mmmmm. I came here the second time with my wife and some friends. We weren't disappointed.
(4)
Jennifer P.
I went here several months ago for a girls night and have meant to come here and review. I should start by saying that I have a passion for food, love trying new things and appreciate inventiveness and creativity. When we chose One Eared Stag I was excited because I heard they thrive when it comes to offering food you wouldn't get elsewhere and present it in creative variations. You won't find a menu on their website or anywhere because they constantly change it. I was stoked. Some of the less-adventurous girls in our group had a very hard time ordering something, because most of the dishes on the menu were very obscure and there was nothing even remotely 'safe' for the person in the group who came to be social but wasn't into trying bone marrow or liver. I however ventured out and had the trotter bolognese, which was pulled pigs feet tossed in an sweet tomato sauce served over pasta (side note: when you see trotter on a menu, it could be pigs feet, goat feet or cow feet. Just ask your server which it is). The sauce was good and I enjoyed the trotter, but it was very rich and difficult to finish (and I love rich food). Also, they put a huge, massive dollop of sour goat cheese on top, which completely over-powered the dish. I normally love goat cheese, but this was an odd consistency and was so sour it was difficult to stomach. I really wanted to give it a shot, so I ate most if it and enjoyed it. I did however have a very upset stomach later. So, regarding the savory food, I suggest trying something different outside your comfort zone, but go into it with an open mind and be prepared for something very rich. Also, take a Tums before and after your meal since you will likely be eating something very fatty, and which your stomach does not recognize. Now, for dessert....this is where my overall rating was drastically lowered. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, but I ended up with a piece of severely burnt toast with a thin layer of nutella spread on top of it. That was all. I only hope something went wrong in the back and this was not what they normally serve. It was the worst thing I've ever seen on a plate in a restaurant and it was inedible. Conclusion: Take a tums. Order an adventurous entree and keep an open mind, enjoying something new and most likely at least moderately tasty. Skip dessert. Have a cocktail (I hear they are the best thing about this place).
(3)
Cat P.
Ok, yeah, it's pretty damned good. Great wine list. Food is pretty solid. Service is good as well. One thing (shrimp and garlic app) that we ordered was off today, but everything else was good as usual so it's not fair to hold that against them (we told them, they informed the chef, and they took it off the bill). Give 'em a try.
(5)
Dorothy P.
I really didn't know what to expect when some fellow friends Invited me out here. I was told it was like tapa-style gastropub kinda food...so naturally my mind went to comparison mode w holeman and finch. Wish I had not set the bar so high from the beginning. My cocktail, the classico, had no color or taste. It hinted at peach, but I couldn't really taste it. Uncannily there was a bushel of peaches on our big table for decoration...if only I could've crushed them into my glass! I couldn't tell which was my water glass vs cocktail. Then the tapas came...we ordered lots but the only one I really remembered as good was the clams. That was great. Then we ordered main courses. We each ordered something difft, but the only one I can say was good was the chicken and beef tongue. Overall, I'm glad I came out and supported the Inman park area, but H&F is still hard to beat.
(3)
Jim F.
Thoroughly unimpressed. So much of one eared stag is aptly described; a lone, well-intended and familiar animal, but with missing parts. The location is near a MARTA station, in a solitary space in the Inman Park neighborhood that has long held sentiment for patrons of Shaun's and The Patio before it, but for most, this is off the beaten path. Although we had this familiarity, It was confusing from the start. No one to greet us. We stepped into the the dining room where much was unchanged except the chef and staff. We must have interrupted Chef's review of evening specials. Once we were seen, we were greeted and seated in short order. The menus were our first indication of the offerings, because the website does not describe the food. The descriptions read like amateur versions of dishes born of the gastro-pub concept, locally perfected by Holman & Finch. We learn the evenings entree special is a $75 Steak for two while we are given paper napkin roll-ups with our silverware, minus the spoon. Simply put, there is a disconnect at one eared stag, or at least a lack of vision. It is possible to eat a decent meal in their establishment, but not for the price they feel it deserves. Performing at the $25+ entree level comes with a set of higher expectations and when they are not met, one eared stag may become an endangered animal.
(1)
Katie W.
I finally made it here after months of simply forgetting that I needed to come here to check it out. I liked it. They have a fun cocktail list but I went with the standard Moscow Mule, which was very tasty. My appetizer was tuna-stuffed peppadew peppers and I got five or six of the cute little buggers and they were very good. It was a perfectly-sized appetizer for me. My entree was the wood-roasted chicken that was served over this super sweet creamed corn and it was all excellent. I also ordered a side of field peas (also excellent) and the combination of these dishes as an entree gave me the opportunity to take half of my food home to eat as leftovers the next day. And, it was all still really good the next day, too. We sat at the big table in the middle because there was a whole mess of us together and that was nice but overall, it's a little loud here. Maybe it's because we were in the middle of everything. Our poor server had to make three repetitive announcements of everything he said because there was no way everyone could hear him all at once. But, the service was still good, the food was good, and it was a good dining experience. Also? It looks exactly the same as when it was Shaun's.
(4)
arlene d.
I was really excited and looking forward to eating here. I chose this based on reviews for a surprise kid free date night with my husband. What a let down. We were greeted very well upon entering the restaurant seated promptly. Our waiter was very nice but very soft spoken I felt like I kept asking him to repeat what the specials where because I could not hear him. It was not due to noise level either restaurant was empty on a Saturday night at 8pm. The wine selection was just ok nothing special. We ordered the special longhorn steak and Madagascar prawns to share The price kind of high for $32.00 it was al la carte the meat was very tough and not seasoned very well. The side dish prices also kind of steep in price but did not bother me because they were very tasty we had fava beans with bacon, and an arugula salad as well as a grilled marinated eggplant wish they served bread to dunk in the delicious dressing Wish I would have just ordered the sides and not wasted my money on tough beef. Think there are a lot of other better choices close by would not waste my time or money here again
(2)
Will M.
I've been unmotivated to drop a review on this experience, but these glowing reviews need some tempering. We visited with a group 2 months ago, and we were very, very underwhelmed. The food was in line with Southern Art's attempt to go nouveau South without any of the balanced richness from the Quarter (ie, pork belly of all texture and no taste). The kicker was the service; we sat for almost four hours including an hour between ordering and starters and almost an hour from dessert and coffee to settlement of the bill. We received no apology or offer to comp but a constant diet of excuses about the big group in the next room soaking up our attention. I have moved away from the online nasty grams, so for full disclosure I called the next day to pass along our experience to the manager. I explained our experience to the maitre d' in the first call, and she urged me to call back after leaving my details for the manager. I did - twice - yet never received a call. Any potential of a return visit was ripped by that lack of managerial attention. With that said, have a great time, and do not go in a group ;)
(1)
Jason K.
You must start with the olives and almonds. Soaked in warm olive oil. Utterly amazing..let me get that out there first. I have now been twice and it has been stunning every time. Menu almost always changes but their fish an meats are just something you don't get elsewhere and really a worthy reason by itself. The menu changes every day so you will be surprised every time you go, but you will not be disappointed. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.. Side note: the dishwasher came out and threw a paper airplane around in a small area off from the main restaurant area with my GF's son while we waited for food, and I can honestly say it was too cool a thing for him to do, and for the owners to not mind. Kids in nice restaurants are tough, but we were out of the way of everyone and it made the lil guy happy. He even gave the guy his airplane when we left.
(5)
Gordon M.
One Eared Stag-tastic!! In a great location, with a really clean and sophisticated finish. Chef Phalen has expanded his culinary art offerings to more nouvelle-american, French-American BIstro type of food. Much of it made in house and sourced locally. I had the fried Mississippi rabbit, a personal favorite, amazing. The baby capers, cut through the lightly fried rabbit perfectly. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.
(5)
Lydia R.
Consistently, amazingly delicious food. If you haven't tried One Eared Stag yet, you're flat-out nuts. Every plate is a hearty, innovative work of art. LOVE!
(5)
Catherine S.
Wandered into the One Eared Stag for lunch today - it was right across the street from the Inman Park station and had a lovely lunch at the bar - a panzanella salad and chickpea fries. The salad was delicious, overloaded with roasted veggies and balsamic coated pieces of bread. The chickpea fries were fine - not a whole lot of taste but enough so that I ate nearly the whole portion. Hey, I like fries! Will definitely be back.
(4)
Ryan P.
Had a great dinner there last night with restaurant friends. Drinks at the bar. Two bottles of wine. Apps. Entrees. Desserts. Post Dinner Drink at the Bar. Great time all around. What struck me first was how reasonably priced their wines are. We downed a bottle of Frank Family Cab and Shafer Merlot...great stuff for a great price. I can understand what people are saying about the food being a bit...hmmm...puzzling (?) at first. But I give the Stag credit for being adventurous with their menu. Not a ton of safe plays. What we ate - octopus, prawns, chicken liver, fish, pork, duck, scallops - all tasted great. My advice? Just let the waiter pick. Live a little. They know what's good and what's not... Staff was spot-on, too. Present but not annoying. Took part in the conversation without being intrusive. Kept us abreast of the Giants game. Perfect mix of helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Given that I had a great experience, the one piece of feedback I'd give is that the octopus needs a different plate presentation. I'm all for white space on the plate to look cool, but not when the overall impression is, "That's all I'm getting?" Reign in the plate a little bit; make the octopus look bigger. Really, though, that was the only thing I'd say. I'll be back with other friends. Good stuff. - Ryan Pernice
(5)
Ruksana H.
Went here on a weekend night to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a big group but service was fast. I was even able to change one of my orders so I will admit the waiters are nice folks. The food though was alright. It was a dinner party and to me it seemed like everything on the menu was really complicated and it took me a while to figure out what would work best for me especially since a lot of dishes had pork or other red meat I prefer not to eat. We ordered rieslings which were nice. I ate the duck liver torchon while the husband indulged in oxtail papperdelle. The duck liver was an appetizer portion. It came with a small scoop of chutney and maybe 4 finger-sized pieces of bread on a paltry salad. I had to ask for additional bread to eat my serving of torchon by which time the salad and chutney ran out so I ended up wasting some. The oxtail papperdelle was well prepared and a good buy. I would definitely recommend trying it if you head here. We did not indulge in dessert but the payment process took a lot longer than expected even given the fact that it was a large group. I am not completely sold on the place, will probably come here again in a smaller group to try other dishes.
(3)
Kathleen M.
DELICIOUS and totally satisfying. My husband and a good friend ate here on Saturday and had a wonderful meal that was fresh, flavorful and simple. Don't be afraid of the more unusual entrees, everything is prepared so well that you won't be disappointed. Hubby had Gazpacho with lump crab meat to start- it tasted like summer in a bowl. The appetizer of chicken hearts were sliced thin and very tasty. Entrees were seasonal, fresh and dare I say, healthy! Dessert was poached peaches with a tiny bit of melting ice cream - simple and refreshing. We all left feeling totally satisfied without the salt bloat of other restaurants or any guilt from over eating. Go there!
(5)
Steve W.
My first visit went very well. Great service, decor and especially food. I had the fried green tomato with aged ham and chipotle mayo apetizer and for my main course "seafood stew en crocotte" with swordfish,crawfish, fennel in a saffron tomato broth. Both were exceptional!!! Thanks
(5)
Bryan B.
Stopped by for drinks after dinner. The beer selection, though small, was diverse and varied...had several great beers on there. But, the best selection was the bourbon! One of my friends know the owners/chef, so we were given a lesson on the various bourbons. I'm sure the chef would tell you all about them, too, if it were late enough that the kitchen is closed and he can hang out - he was a very nice guy and very knowledgeable about bourbon and obviously likes to share the knowledge! Be sure to try the High West (all of them) and the Black Maple Hill. fantastic! The prices are fine for the alcohol - pretty much what you'd pay at other places with the same caliber selection. I can't judge the food, but at least stop by for drinks!
(4)
Rebecca H.
I'm a Holy Taco fan so I wanted to check out Robert Phalen's new place. IT shows more of the chef's range than Holy Taco could, but with the strengths of that restaurant: Fresh ingredients, elegant preparations, interesting combinations. I ate a pea salad, and thought it was delicious. & I really hate peas. They have a really nice patio, and the decor has improved since the days of Shaun's.
(4)
Jane S.
The Monday night fried chicken rocks!! And is an awesome deal! Service is great - especially from the bartenders. Met a friend for dinner a few weeks ago, we had a drink at the bar first. The bartender made great recommendations for cocktails and then a bottle of wine. Very knowledgeable and attentive. We moved on to a table and ordered dinner. We both had the fried chicken - and both had enough left to take for lunch the next day. The chicken and a great crust with a little bit of spice, the chicken has been mostly deboned - which is awesome and makes it so much easier to enjoy, the meat is moist and tasty! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu!!
(4)
Jess H.
I don't say this lightly. I am from Brooklyn, and am spoiled when it comes to food. But, it must be said: The food here is astonishingly delicious. I've now eaten here twice, once late on a weeknight, and once on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Both times perfectly balanced, beautifully seasoned dishes, highlighting local, seasonal flavors. Each dish is 3-4 ingredients, which compose an intriguing whole. For example: Local baby carrots, roasted but still crunchy, with chili and house-cured ham. So hitting you on a variety of textures and flavor zones. I also had the sardines, which were as good (if not better) than you can get in a seaside town on the Mediterranean. Finely shaved garlic and cilantro stuffed inside, and garnished with a deeply delicious roasted tomato. I also had wonderful peach manhattans last time I was here - they didn't have a cocktail menu up yet, but the bartender was definitely happy to whip these up. And man were they great. Really, everything here is probably fantastic. And a very relaxing (though certainly trendy, hello taxidermy and Schlitz) space, with a big back garden area. The prices, considering the quality of the food, were excellent: Small plates ranging from $5-10, and entrees from $13-20. I plan to keep coming back til I've had the whole menu. Which will be impossible, considering they have about 6 specials a day. (Today's: Soft-boiled quail's egg spliced into an artichoke, among other wonders.) Please go.
(5)
Elizabeth B.
Just went for a light dinner with a friend on a Sunday night. I was really excited to try this place - read a bunch of reviews and the CL 20 minute dinner feature with chef Robert Phalen. Looking at the reviews I got nervous about vegetarian options, so I called and asked. The staff member who picked up the phone was effusive about the veg options, so we headed out. We were seated promptly in a nice open space in the dining area near the kitchen. I liked the decor but I usually don't care much, as long as the lighting is good and the seats are comfortable. It was nice and quiet, being a late Sunday evening. We both got a drink which was served promptly and ordered the tomato tart and the broccoli side. They have a good wine deal - weekly selections for $20 a bottle. Nice! Since my pal was having a cocktail we didn't get the deal, and the glasses are $8 and above if I recall correctly. The food was all delivered speedily - we had great service. The tart had a delicious flaky buttery crust, which beautifully complimented the mouth-watering heirloom tomatoes, a cream sauce and radish/herb garnish. The broccoli was yummy, but maybe I got around to it a little late 'cause it was lukewarm, though still perfectly roasted with a slight spicy flavor. All in all I was totally pleased and want to go back and spurge. I was really happy with the veg options, and I can easily see myself coming with a few friends and getting all the sides to pass around. I just deducted a star because a) although the food was great I wasn't absolutely blown away and b) although I see the rationale behind the pricing and the care with the preparation it was still a bit too pricey for me, hence the sparse meal. The tart was small but filling, although the broccoli side was an ample bowl-size serving. Good service, relaxed atmosphere, and scrumptious farm-to-table veg-friendly food = sold.
(4)
Steve T.
I wanted to love this place. I heard good reviews. I love good food and fun restaurants. However I would say that this was a good dining experience but not great. Very good service; our waiter was friendly and attentive, knowledgeable and not intrusive. The food, however, was just ok. Very expensive, and not memorable. My monkfish was WAY too salty and somewhat dry. For $26 I expected more. And I can't tell you how loud it was in there. I had to almost yell to talk to my cousin across the table from me. It wasn't that crowded but apparently the acoustics in there are horrible. Our appetizer plate of ham, boiled peanuts, and "green" strawberries was delicious. So was our chocolate chip cookie cake - very good. So I would say 3 1/2 stars, but I won't be going back for awhile because the price point was high and there are so many really good restaurants in this town that beat this place easily.
My partner and I went to OES last night for Valentine's Day. First off, they didn't have our reservation that we placed a week in advance. Fortunately we got there at 6:45 and didn't have a problem being seated. Our server was Brandon and he was helpful, but definitely not pushy. We ordered two drinks, and kudos to the bartender, they were delicious. We perused the menu only to realize the prices were quite a bit higher than a menu from 2/10 that we had looked at. I was a bit put off by that. And my pet peeve is paper in lieu of cloth on the table. For this high price point, there should be linen on the table, not paper that gets caught on your sleeve. The menu is for foodies. We started with leek and apple salad that was really tasty. The cauliflower soup I had was nice and warm, but a bit salty. I had to eat rabbit as a child, so I can say I have tried it. Not a fan of liver or swordfish. Would have loved the steak, but not for $42. I finally decided on the NC Roasted Trout. It was delightful. The topping was capers, almonds, and pine nuts. My partner chose the veggie plate and said that it was delicious but not remarkable. Our ticket was $100 including tip. We expect a bigger ticket for a holiday, but I still resent paying it when I know the prices are marked up and I have to deal with paper on the table. Lastly, why do restaurants do communal tables??? Hate them. Cheers everyone!
(4)
Gene G.
There I was with my comrades, what was suppose to be a fun night celebrating a friend's birthday turned out to be the day known as October 14th. 18 of us went in 18 of us came back, but not unscathed. We came in at 9:00 PM. when most of the dinner crowd had subsided. They were out of most rations on the menu, NOOOOOOO! Well not most, but three items they had run out of. It only took 18 people during a non-busy time to shut the kitchen down. I timed it, from the time it took us to get our food to the time we ordered was 2 hours! Let me say this again 2 hours. Desperate in the hostage crisis I reached out to the waiter to tell him this was unacceptable. Felt bad for the poor guy, but had to let him know he was facing a prisoner mutiny. He took my advice of "something extra needs to be done here", he should have brought out something to feed the starving prisoners., in stead champagne. Chips and salsa would have been better, hell anything. Verdict is this place can't handle large groups. Its a shame because I really liked this place the other times, but its unacceptable to spend that long making food. We didn't leave until 12.
(1)
Lawrence S.
Very interesting and excellent food. Try the marrow bone if they have it. Also, we shared an unusual item: a "tomahawk steak." It was a 30 oz. piece of prime meat attached to a foot-long rib bone. Best steak I've ever had. I think the steak was only available occasionally.
(5)
Rahim R.
I love this restaurant for brunch. Each time I've been here has made me relish the next time I would be back. It's has a charming ambiance. The food is bananas. I usually get the Chefs special and request no pork. The chef basically makes you a platter of random samples of foods. The coolest part is that you get a Schlitz Malt Liquor 12 oz beer with it. Who drinks that? Their pastry basket goes hard as well. I can't wait to visit for a dinner.
(5)
Lorynn G.
I had been to One Eared Stag only a handful of times since it opened, but had always been pleased. I recently moved out of state but happened to be in town a few weekends ago and met up for drinks and desserts to give it another try. I have to say, the drinks were fantastic, we had a couple Boozy Floozeys and some Wintermules, but the desserts... oh my goodness. I had read online that they had a new pastry chef so I was eager to see what she had put on the menu. My friends and I immediately ordered all three desserts and devoured every bite! There was a dutch apple cake that had an amazing streusel top and sweet baked apples. Next, a dense brown butter cake with a super smooth layer of white chocolate, the lightest cream I've ever had and a gorgeous poached pear, but my FAVORITE was the orange chocolate torte which was the texture of the smoothest-ever-just-set brownie and was on top of a pool of perfectly contrasting orange curd. We told the table of ladies next to us to follow suit and order all three desserts because we were tired of them asking us about every "Mmmmm!" and "Ohhhhhh!" we were making. The next time I am back in town I will be making a direct trip to One Eared Stag to see what's next!
(5)
Jess B.
If yelp allowed for half stars I would give this place three and a half stars. Came here over the MLK weekend to celebrate my birthday. We had a reservation and were seated right away but weren't greeted by our server until close to 20 minutes in. Then we put in drink orders (after being told they were out of the champagne cocktail but had sparkling wine... ?!?) and even though neither my husband nor I ordered a cocktail, we waited another 15 minutes or so for our drinks! I guess it takes awhile to pour a glass of wine and a glass of whiskey (which was then served straight rather than on the rocks as was ordered). The house lomo was a delicious appetizer but we then were made to wait again for our entrees, the fisherman's stew and the hanger steak. We were first seated at 7:30 but didn't get the entrees until 9! We both devoured our food! The dishes were ordered were all fantastic but the service was so slow that it really detracted from the meal. Worse, the two or so times our server did think to come check on us she was almost rude saying she was so busy. Mind you, the restaurant was maybe two thirds full. The food was great but if the service is always like that don't come too hungry!
(3)
mary F.
i dont throw-out 5 stars very often--some people do; it's just not my style. when i DO throw out a 5-star review, it's because a place is consistently amazing. i've been to one eared stag for both lunch and dinner and each time have blown away by the food--the freshness, the seasonings, and sheering awesomeness of service. soups are ALWAYS good here--whether it's tomato, squash, bean--try whatever is on the menu. the mussles are above par to what's being served anywhere else. while visiting there recently, the tomato tart was so popular, i snagged the second to last one (and am so glad i did) as it was delicious. ( i could seriously go on about each menu item, but the menu changes so much--- what i rave about here may not be on the menu by the time your lazy ass makes it there!) the wine list is extensive and the cocktails are also very, very excellent. i dont like having favorite places---but IF i did, one eared stag totally would be near the top of my list. (and i'm going to call out blaire b for his 2-star review on this place due to his 'large party'. did he call ahead or just show up? the establishment IS small, which, honestly, s/he should have known having dined there before. not every place is meant to fit your best friend's "i finally got laid" party-of-14---especially without notice.)
(5)
s v.
Eaten here a couple of times now. The food is excellent and creative. Given the price, I wont frequent nearly as much as I do Holy Taco (same head chef), but a definite place to eat on occasion.
(4)
Lee D.
The four of us went last night and all were pleasantly surprised with how good everything was. Two appetizers, one with mushrooms and the other with Mozerella Cheese were both unique and tasty. Beef Tongue, Pork, and Rabbit were the three entrees ordered. All exceptional, but the Beef Tongue was rated the highest among the group. Shared a desert to top it off. All without being rushed. 2 1/2 hours of fun and good food. Highly recommend it.
(4)
osaga m.
So disrespectful. Got there at 10:50 and waited just outside the door for them to open. A few servers were outside setting up chairs. Just at 11 when they opened someone comes to the door and I'm expecting them to unlock the door and instead they post a handwritten sign that says "open @ 11:30". They didn't even give us the decency to come out and apologize for making us wait. This is consistent with their service. The food is fantastic, especially the burger, but when you snub a customer you get one star. The service as usual fails.
(1)
Laura M.
I love this place! I got the Scoutmob deal for a 3 course meal with a beer for $30 and I left very happy. I sat at the bar with my friend and the bar tender was great! He was funny and very accommodating. I am an adventurous eater and appreciate different foods done in an interesting way. The interior was decorated for Christmas and it looked great. I wish it was closer to where I live so I could go there much more often.
(5)
Charles S.
I ate at the Stag with four business colleagues so there was no tasting off each other's plates. The fried shrimp head appetizer is exactly what it says: shrimp heads friend t a crisp. A note from your doctor ought to be required before you order fried shrimp heads. The portion was huge (after all they are serving you something they would have thrown away otherwise). It was great for the first few minutes, until I realized that you can take anything -- okra, green tomatoes, potatoes, shrimp heads, potatoes -- and make it edible by frying it up and putting enough salt on it. I was envious of the friend to my left who was slurping down oysters on the half shell. The whole grilled yellow tail snapper was an excellent main course. Two of my colleagues had the skirt steak and said it was the best they had ever had. One Eared Stag -- there's a stuffed stag with one ear hanging over the bar -- was lovely. Nice service, Good waiter. Good company. Quiet enough to talk. Plenty of street parking.
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Jill-ann C.
I've been here three times now and all three times I had great food and service. I still have dreams about the curried okra from the first visit although it is no longer on the menu. The dining room is charming and the bar is a hipster haven. At least I'm told it is. As I've from Seattle, I don't really know what a hipster is. The champagne cocktail was perfection, by the way. If you like bourbon, One Eared Stag is your new home. If you like adventurous dishes, welcome home. If you're a vegetarian, well...good luck with that.
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Michelle T.
Was here in Sept 2013, so I'm sure the menu has changed. Enjoyed this delicious bean salad and split the lasagna for two. Fun upscale bar type atmosphere.
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Organic Wax A.
Over price, over rated, ordinary place. Waffle House offers better brunch menu.
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Delaine R.
Great food!
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Sally W.
Fabulous soup, not the place for a quiet dinner! Adventurous selection of meats. Dessert was tremendous. Ok the trout was horrible- but the other people in my party had the tongue and loved it. I would definitely go back! Thanks!
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Casey R.
The food was delicious. Amazing..can't wait to come back. Although..our food didn't come out as was supposed to, it was a good experience. Delicious
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Hendrik F.
The rudeness of the hostess (the brunette, working on the evening of July 26th) helped spoil what might otherwise have been a nice dining experience: having made a confirmed reservation via opentable, said hostess insisted upon our arrival that she had no reservation on record, and seemed terribly inconvenienced by the situation - and offered little by way of alternatives, even after we showed her the confirmation message. After trying to fob us off by seating us in the uncomfortable bar-area tables with metal stools we asked to be moved to the dining room. She begrudgingly and laconically obliged. When thanking her for her troubles (at point blank range) she ignored me with obvious and conscious disdain as shed brushed past within a foot. When repeating my "thank you" as she rudely walked past with averted gaze, she merely threw out a "yep" over her disinterested shoulder. Our waiter was very gracious, and the tuna collar phenomenal. Unfortunately, despite the good food, this hostess has left a most unpleasant taste with us , which we are likely to remember far longer than that of the tasty meal.
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Rich G.
I went back to One-Eared two other times. First, we took a great friend of ours who was visiting from out of town. She loved it. The food was equally awesome. But the other time I just stopped in for a quick lunch whilst literally waiting for the bus. No kidding. Warm chicken salad sandwich on croissant and a side was awesome. I had an appetizer of warm olives and almonds in rosemary infused olive oil. Ho-lee crap! Go. Go back. And go back again.
Small plates were world class--'six star' worthy. The radishes with marrow butter was perhaps the best dish I've ever had in Atlanta; the beef tartar and red shrimp were not far behind. The entrees were very good but did not measure up. The service was warm, and we could tell our waiter was proud of his establishment. Was a very good feeling.
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Wendy G.
My boyfriend and I recently went to dinner at One Eared Stag, something I planned as our Valentine's dinner, since my boyfriend is a chef and is a huge fan of offal. I had heard nothing but amazing things about the dining experience there and we were both so excited to finally try it out. I have to say, having dined out at many restaurants in Atlanta, my experience at One Eared Stag is probably the worst I've ever had. Between the service, cleanliness and general food preparation, we will never go back to eat there again, it was truly terrible. It started out nice enough - we were seated and our server Sonya K gave us menus. We ordered some starters (Welsh Rarebit and Rabbit) and our main courses (Pig Trotter and Scallops) and settled in for a nice dinner out. Another server came to our table, seemingly confused and acting strange - asking us if we had menus and if we needed them. She was blond with a Rockabilly look about her. We let her know we had already ordered and she wandered off. Odd, but maybe she was just being proactive to make sure we had been waited on. Better to be asked twice than not at all. As our server Sonya K walked about the restaurant, she made these really loud sound effect like noises as she walked by our table - like 'BLOOOOOP". It was really, really off-putting and just plain odd. She did this 3-4 times around us, I could hear her doing it down the hallway to the bathroom as well. Starters were fine, then we got to the entree. As Sonya was putting my plate in front of me - she says 'If you don't like this, I can get you something else'. What? She basically intimated that I wouldn't like what was served and again - really weird. Then my boyfriend cuts into his trotter, and it's full of bones. He's had trotter many times and at barbecue places and soul kitchens, it tends to have bones, but at places like One Eared Stag - a 4 star AJC reviewed restaurant - it should have been deboned. He asked Sonya to send it back to the kitchen and that he would like to order something else. She said 'Whatever you order is going to take a really long time to make' trying to talk him out of sending the dish back. He suggested a couple different entrees as alternatives and she shot them all down citing that it would take too long to cook. He got very frustrated and then asked her to pick something for him - but she had no suggestions. He then offered up ordering an appetizer instead - the mussels. As as a chef he knows it takes 3 minutes to fire up a plate of mussels and she again said - 'Yeah, that is going to take a really long time too' and left with the trotter dish. She then came back to the table about 5-10 mins later and brought the trotter dish back and said 'The chef says the bones are only on the one side, so you can eat the other side'. At this point it was either eat this returned dish or nothing at all - so we tried to make the best of it. I looked around for a manager, there was none to be found. Having worked in the restaurant industry for more than 10 years, he was shocked at how bad our server was and that the chef would send a dish back to the table and tell him to 'eat around the bones'. My dish was okay, it was 3 scallops that would normally be an appetizer - but sliced in half to make it look like an entree. The puree was nice, but it's definitely not a $30 dish. We did not order dessert, we looked around again for a manager as we were leaving - but no one was at the host stand or could be found. I went to the bathroom before we left and it was not clean. There was pee on the seat and it was generally dirty. I even sent an email to the restaurant to let them know about our experience there and received no response. We paid $100 for a truly terrible dining experience and we will not be back.
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Julia R.
You'll never find me quoting ESPN, or any other sports-themed show for that matter. However, the only thing that comes to mind is the NFL Monday Night Countdown's segment, "C'MON MAN," when I think about my dining experience at One Eared Stag. Tucked away on Edgewood Ave in a cute, quaint, Atlanta neighborhood surrounded by nice homes with large Southern porches, the restaurant oozes with warmth. Its massive mounted game on the walls near the bar and the "feels-like-home" dining area were perfect for our party of lucky number 13. For a Saturday night, I was surprised to see a significant number of open tables but reveled in the fact that I didn't have to shout in order to converse with my neighbor since overall, it was pretty quiet. I started with a glass of Livio Felluga Vertigo 2010, an unassuming red wine recommended by the waitstaff. At $15 per glass, I expected it to knock my proverbial socks off. If I had been wearing socks, let's just say that they would've remained on. The wine was magnificent, don't get me wrong...and $15 isn't that much for a glass of good wine. However, after consulting my Vivino app and realizing that I could have bought an entire bottle at Whole Foods for $13, I just felt duped. Maybe if I were more of a "wine snob," I could have avoided this road hazard from the get-go...but all I really have to say is, "C'MON MAN!" The dinner menu was stunning--combinations of ingredients and imagined tastes and textures that made me extremely eager to dive right in. The menu changes daily so there are no "specials"...EVERYTHING is special. My husband opted for the duck breast seared medium with Brussels sprouts and I chose the steamed escolar with black pepper hummus. The food was brilliantly (and perfectly) prepared. All of the ingredients were amazingly fresh and everything was prepared on order. So why only 3 stars you ask? If I leave a restaurant hungry after eating a meal, something is wrong. If I can potentially consume 2 entrees at one sitting, something is wrong. At ~$30-40 per entree, I would at least expect to feel satiated after a meal and having stalked the food scene in Atlanta for 3 years now, I know that this is possible at many a wonderful dining establishment. The value is sincerely lacking and despite fair warning from a good friend and fellow Yelper, at the end of the meal all I could say was, "C'MON MAN!" After rereading some of the Yelp reviews, I may give this place a second chance for brunch as it sounds fantastic from what the community has posted. If I do take the leap of faith, I can only hope that I'm left saying, "WAY TO GO, MAN!" instead. I don't really watch much ESPN anyway.
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Jon W.
The ultimate brunch spot. But make sure you have enough time to wait and enjoy your food because it does take a while to cook. I sampled most everything they had there, from the pigeon peas, rabbitt rillette, the anson mill grits (best grits ever!), and the chicken and waffles. This place doesn't disappoint, my taste buds loved the flavor of all the brunch items. Oh, order the Chefs Special ... it comes with a can of Schlitz and you get a great sample of a wide variety of food (extra bonus points).
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Sheria J.
Dine at One Eared Stag today for brunch. Walked in to very busy restaurant at first I was overwhelmed, but my partner and I decided what the hell lets give this place a shot. I've heard mixed reviews, but you will never know until you've actually tried. Besides, I wasn't getting back in my car looking for another place to go. Being once in the restaurant business myself, I do understand the frustration of a busy shift so I didn't let the fullness of the place deter me. It did take a while to be seated, but if you want to really eat you will wait so we did. Our server, Sonya was a little flustered when she did approach, but she did indicate that she would be right with us. When she did finally come back to the table she appologize and continued with service. Deep down I will say I was a little bothered, but an apology will go along along way, especially with me. So, to continue, my partner and I both ordered the Fabulous Chef's Breakfast! Applause to the Chef. Oh, by the way it came with a Shliz, if I spelled that right. Any way... to get to the point of this post, is to say that my over all experience of The Stag... hectic, loud, but for filling. To my servers there, I did feel for them, from the looks of things it must have been a day. But great job to my server and the others, she did a wonderful job considering how busy they were. I was once there. There are stll some of us out there that understand what you are going through. So all you need to do when dining at The Stag, is to just have patience, because once you receive your meal, you will be in HEAVEN! Besides, that is what we're there for!!!
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Amy T.
One of my favorite spots in atlanta. Food here is always innovative and exciting, stuff you wouldnt see on a menu at any other place. Great brunch and lunch menus too. As an added plus, i've seen robert phalen personally making the food in the kitchen every time i've been. Beautiful decor, attentive service and delicious drinks.
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Gina M.
It was my second time at One Eared Stag and was excited as our first experience was great. We had 8:30 reservations on a Thursday during restaurant week 2013 and were excited and eager to see the menu selection. Overall we were very pleased with the selection on the restaurant week menu and ordered off of that for $35 per person. Regarding the food and service, I would give it just an okay this go around. My boyfriends entree was way undercooked and he had sent it back. When the server brought it back to the table and he began to eat it we discovered that it was still very raw and inedible. Our server apologized, but offered nothing else to make this right. For the price and standard for this restaurant I was surprised and turned off of the lack of care from the server/establishment. In addition to that, the wait was on the longer side between courses which we chalked it up to a large party taking up the kitchen and most of the wait staff--we were there two and half hours in total. In the end we were disappointed that the experience wasn't stellar and that we didn't even enjoy our $130 dinner. We certainly don't mind spending that much, we just expect the overall food and experience to match up.
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Don W.
Update: after hearing about our experience, the manager refunded our entire bill -- a very nice gesture.
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Jennifer N.
Brunch on this past Sunday. I typically avoid Brunch menus since I despise eggs, but my friend wanted to eat here for the chef's special. I opted for the vanilla pancakes with bacon and butter. Oh my, there was so much. I think it was an 8 stack with bacon placed between each pancake. I could only eat half. I also didn't eat much of the bacon because it was thick and very fatty (not much meat on the bacon at all). The pancake syrup was very tasty. I did bring the other half home for breakfast on Monday. My friend had the chef's special. Everything on his plate looked great. He ate most of it. It also came with a can of Schlitz. The place was pretty empty at 1 so no waiting for a table which was nice. I want to go back to try dinner.
(3)
V B.
Prior to our visit, I'd heard the One-Eared Stag had an inspired breakfast/brunch menu. However, we went there for an early dinner about 2 months ago, after my hair appointment with the amazing, goddess of hair, Marie, at Dada. I truly don't like to write a completely poor or negative review but, at times a bad meal, poor service, an intolerable amount of negligence and snobbery or a convergent combination of any of those, will demand a bit of brutal truth. The best thing (and maybe also one of the most bizarrely macabre things) about The One-Eared Stag for me was the fact that the namesake of the eatery is right there, staring down at you while you eat and drink, neither of which he can ever do again, poor soul. It was funny and not-so-much at the same time. The food was fair, pretty typical of the fare served at many of the more elevated gastropubs and casual New American Cuisine eateries elsewhere. We had an okay, albeit scant, charcuterie plate with 4 types of ham, crostini and 2 types of mustard as well as a smoked trout starter that was decent, but the specifics of which elude me at the moment - thus, not so memorable. Then we split the fried chicken entree, which is supposed to be a signature item on the menu. I believe the menu in general changes frequently, as it is a seasonal one in concept, and locally sourced. I appreciate the concept and the sourcing; I'd just prefer to see a bit more of that on the plate and less of it circling the drain of hipster, pedantic nonsense. But, onward... We are food lovers and have been to many restaurants of a similar ilk to One-Eared Stag. Some are phenomenal. Some are good, not great, but consistent. in rare cases, some are downright bad. Our experience at One-Eared Stag was close to the latter. We've also been blessed enough to be able to try food all over the world. I write the aforementioned caveats because we don't expect or want (most of the time) gargantuan portions of food on the plate. Yet, given the amount of elements listed to describe each dish we tried on the menu here, what we actually received was, quite honestly, paltry. Additionally, the chicken was over-seasoned and overcooked and that dish, also, seemed to be missing some of the elements it was advertised on the menu as having. We also tried a dessert that consisted of 2 teaspoons of ice cream, a very small piece of brittle and a tiny portion of cake. Had this dessert been created at a Michelin-starred restaurant, exquisite in its construction, content and delicacy - I would have been appreciative and my palate moved enough emotionally to accept the bill without cringing. But naught was the case. It was a decent little bite of something I couldn't fully appreciate because there wasn't enough of it to properly assess. Our server was a good guy - can't remember his name, but he wore glasses. He was the highlight of the evening, pleasant and low-key. The hostess - I guess she deserves the moniker - was too busy flitting about looking too cool and bored at the same time. She couldn't be bothered to actually seat us when we came in, another server did that. There was a guy floating around at the bar looking managerial and important - perhaps he was the owner - in either case, he was aloof and fairly rude to the Very Hungry Husband when we attempted to get some help with menus and questions. Oh - how could I forget - the menus for the dinner service weren't "ready", we were told when we sat down. So we waited a bit for those to be "ready". I'm assuming they were being printed due to changes or updates to the menu - understandable - but not so understandable after 5:30pm with dinner service about to start. We may return to try breakfast. But for now, a small bit of unsolicited advice to One-Eared Stag: you might try being a little less self-important and a put a little more on the plate and into making every patron feel like the experience was worth it when they receive the bill.
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Rahim R.
I love this restaurant for brunch. Each time I've been here has made me relish the next time I would be back. It's has a charming ambiance. The food is bananas. I usually get the Chefs special and request no pork. The chef basically makes you a platter of random samples of foods. The coolest part is that you get a Schlitz Malt Liquor 12 oz beer with it. Who drinks that? Their pastry basket goes hard as well. I can't wait to visit for a dinner.
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Jeff S.
What an evening! Wonderful, relaxed service in a great neighborhood. I had a fantastic meal with two friends. Great wine, with a VERY knowledgeable server. He knew about everything on the menu, and made great wine pairing recommendations. Their house-smoked meats were divine, our salads were light and the perfect intro, and my pork belly was perhaps the best I have had. Their greens were also delightful, as were the other sides we sampled. It was a perfect Atlanta evening to sit outside, and their private patio reminded me of the non-touristy parts of Paris. Enjoy. You will not be disappointed!
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D D.
New favorite place! I don't give out the 5 stars easily either! This place just has a great vibe. All white painted brick with reclaimed wood tables and metal seating. Bar has a lot of taxidermy which makes people want to pose with horns. Extensive bourbon list. The food was amazing (changes nightly) and the servers were so sweet and pleasant. We shared a few dishes that were yummy: lamb, collard greens and this wonderfully spicy peel and eat shrimp. Each dish had such unique flavoring we asked for bread to sop it up. I will be back for sure. I love it when a good meal and atmosphere comes together!
(5)
J W.
Best restaurant in Atlanta hands down. Innovative and always great. Fits in perfectly in the neighborhood.
(5)
Blaire B.
This update only pertains to dining here in large groups. Simply stated, they couldn't handle it. We sat for over an hour with no food. Unacceptable. They did try to ameliorate the situation by offering free champagne, but we didn't feel much like celebrating anything after being held hostage for 2 hours. I'm still sticking with my 5 stars on my lunch and a previous dinner experience. The food is inventive and very good. Come here if you have an average sized table. Go elsewhere with large groups.
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Michael L.
Still on my quest for the best burger in Atlanta I tried the "Meatstick" and I'm pleased to say this burger lived up the the hype! The bun was grilled and buttered, the pickles were crisp and the burger was salty with just the right amount of grease..so good it didn't need any condiments.
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James G.
Pricey for good food. The menu is always changing and can be hit or miss. Don't be fooled by the two $$. Closer to $40 per person, easy.
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SC S.
Ohmahgawd. Came here for restaurant week. Everything was amazing. Definitely worth a splurge. Will be back as soon as my pockets allow.
(5)
Sarah W.
My husband and I tried OES a few weeks ago and were both pleasantly surprised. It is minutes from our home and offered a wonderful atmosphere, menu, & cocktail list. We will most definitely be back, as the menu changes almost nightly.
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elise t.
Happened to be "in that area" and stopped in for lunch; had been there for Shaun's in past. Sadly, place was empty, but we were ok with that and sat on the cute patio. Menu was exciting- very different, inventive, fresh! Cocktails also reasonable(9$) and intriguing combinations of spirits/mixers. I had the chili dog(!) and husband had the catfish- not a usual lunch menu, but that's the best part of trying new places! Olives and almonds, chickpea fries- loved them Very friendly staff- mentioned the popularity of the Sunday brunch so we'll try that next! Good luck! This place clearly has the talent, hopefully word will spread...
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John L.
I really enjoyed my dining experience at One eared stag. Everything was very flavorful and the service was on point. My server john was witty and very knowledgeable. I really like that everything is organic and super fresh. Its hard to find tasty food AND good service in inman/lil 5/eav area, its almost seems like its trendy to give shitty service. This place is a breath of fresh air.
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K. M.
Four of us had a great dinner there during the week and were sad to see so few people. This place has GREAT food! (and the Floozy Boozy cocktail is fabulous if you are a whisky drinker) Swordfish, excellent and Barley with roasted vegetables also.....they add something special to each dish to make it distinctive and delicious. Go now!
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Liz B.
I have been three times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch. Every experience has been a good one. The food is for the adventurous, but there are some things on the menu that anyone would enjoy. My favorites are the fried rabbit livers, the veal hearts, the chicken, the heirloom tomato salad, the pickled vegetables. The service has always been great! And the bar (we grabbed a drink a the bar after dinner one night) is wonderful...I had a cocktail with jam in in! My husband loves the Pimm's Cup. We will go again!
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Adam C.
My girlfriend and I had an amazing brunch here after seeing the one eared stag on a food network show the other day which boldly claimed that they have one of Americas best breakfasts. It does not disappoint and will proudly join our rotating Sunday brunch list!! The last time I visted the restaurant was called Shawns and space has transformed into a trendy chic taxonomic/ deer sanctuary. After contemplating a few entries we simply decided to go for it and split the chefs breakfast-$25 mammoth wooden platter of breakfast delights. Every week the platter changes depending on chefs whimsical mood and what farm-fresh ingredients are available. Our platter included the following: -bacon and waffle with the "real stuff" maple syrup - steak and organic grits - fried egg and vegetable hash - yogurt parfait - country ham biscuit - last but not least...wash it all down with nice schlitz beer ahhhh. Such a fantastic tapas style breakfast in which you can sample all best daily offerings! Service also was friendly and attentive and were happy to converse about menu offerings and changing restaurant scene in Inman Park. 5 stars and must try dish for Atlanta foodies!
(5)
Emily S.
I visited the One Eared Stag with my friend as a part of a large group for her birthday celebration. She worked out a plan with the restaurant in advance re: food, seating,etc. and they were super easy to work with. The day of the event we went early to set up some decorations and the hostess offered to help us set up which was very kind of her. The chef came out and spoke with us as well The menu seems to change regularly and what we dined on that night was delicious. The cocktails were creative and tasty. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a Friday night and our server was swamped but he still did a great job and was courteous the entire time. My friend had the restaurant make cupcakes for her birthday and (I think) they were dulce de leche. Regardless, they were the best cupcakes I've ever eaten. I cannot say enough nice things about this establishment. It is upscale while feeling relaxed. Food is wonderful. Staff is great. I flew in from out of town to attend the party but I'll be hitting this place back up next time I'm back in ATL.
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Grant J.
This place is absolutely wonderful! Parking is street side so rather limited as is seating inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is pretty casual and the whole place is pretty hip and chic. That aside, the food was absolutely to die for. I got the chef's breakfast which was a little pricy at 24$ but it was worth every penny. Four different meals all spaced out and brought their own flavor. Also it changes every day they informed me. I got a biscuit and sausage gravy which was excellent. The beef tongue hash with a poached egg on top was absolutely incredible! The flavors went together so well. Also the lamb sausage over grits with an over easy egg on top was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big grits guy but that was just to die for. Also the French toast with orange marmalade was epic! Just a great overall meal, fast service, and a good environment! I will go back next time I'm in Atlanta!!
(5)
Richard R.
Man... I really don't want to write this review, because I enjoyed my first visit here a few weeks ago soooo much. But I've got to set the record straight since my previous review was such a different experience. --------------- - - - - - THE SCENE I remember the first time I tasted Alaga syrup as a child and to this day my reaction to its flavor is the same: Blaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! Well, as far as I'm concerned, it was the grossest syrup ever made (sorry all you Alaga fans). Although I can't confirm this was Alaga (they pour the syrup on your pancakes before it comes to the table) I recognized the flavor and IF this was not Alaga syrup, they used something that taste just like it. I REALLY hate that syrup and honestly thought they'd went out of production years and years ago... but evidently I was wrong. I have been drooling over these pancakes ever since my first visit here. I saw them pass by my table and made a mental note to return. Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. NOTE TO CHEF: Mrs. Butterworth is the best! yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… THE FOOD I'm very boring when it comes to food. If I like it... don't change it, at all! I want it to look and smell and taste EXACTLY the same... kinda like Sheldon Cooper on the Big Bang Theory. It seems as though the chefs here likes to mix it up according to however they're feeling. The pancakes I saw on a prior visit had the bacon stacked on top of the pancakes. This time it was stuffed inbetween each layer, making the bacon sort of soggy. Also, the Chef's Special had considerably less food on it that it did on our first visit and the meatstick burger I ordered for my boys wasn't even close to tasting as good as the one I described in my previous review. The shrimp & grits, the dish I'd put all my hopes and dreams into savoring, was average at best. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… I'm just not having a great food day today which was terrible since I bragged about the food to my guests and drove 40+ minute to get here. To add to my embarrassment, my out-of-town guests made the comment that Gordon Ramsey needs to add this place to an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. I didn't personally think it was that bad, but it wasn't good either. Oddly, we had the same server, but even service was very different from my first visit. I liked her the first time so I'll reserve comment on this visit. THE VERDICT Overall, this experience was night and day from my previous. I see why it is suggested to visit a restaurant two, even three times before writing a review. I'm so very disappointed because I didn't expect O.E.S to let me down. I can't bring myself to give them 2 stars, but I sure would be justified. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen, but no matter what the excuse was for the food and service... that dang Alaga syrup needs to go!!! PS - Kids (at least my kids) don't like the huge Texas toast used for a grilled cheese. The bread to cheese ratio was too much. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-…
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Monique C.
OMG!!! I can't find words to describe how amazing the food is! It's phenomenal!! The best food ever!!! Not to mention the staff, they are fantastic!! Being our first time, Cory took great care of us!! He took his time to explain the menu and gave us the best advice!!! I'll never forget the experience I had there, will be back for sure!!
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Alexander P.
I went to brunch here with my dad this past weekend after hearing a good deal of praise about Robert Phalen's work in the kitchen. The dinner menu intrigues me a bit more because of the unique cuisine offered, but for pickier eaters, the brunch menu is a safer bet. We ordered two starters: one was a buttered, knife-and-fork toast with sardines, radishes, onions, poblanos, and bacon. The flavors complemented each other really well. I loved the way the sardines were prepared - filleted and lightly pan fried. The lone complaint about the dish would be the fact that there were a couple of the larger, inedible bones left on the sardine. They left all the small bones in, but that's fine since they're edible. The other appetizer was pan-fried dates with white anchovies, pistachios, green olives, and mint. This was one of the better appetizers I've had in a while. The sweetness of the dates and mint played off the salinity of the anchovies and olives really well. Both appetizers offered hearty portions. For entrees, we also ordered two dishes. I had scrambled eggs with lump crab, creme fraiche, small yellow potatoes, chopped bacon, and poblanos. It was a really nice concoction. The flavor of the crab was present throughout the dish, even in bites where you didn't eat the crab. I would have liked a bit more in terms of quantity, but it was an all-around solid brunch dish. My dad had the English muffins with scrambled eggs, bacon, and hollandaise. It was incredibly heavy and very indulgent. The muffins were buttered, and they served it as two breakfast sandwiches. I can't complain about the quantity, but it seemed like there was a bit too much hollandaise, which overpowered the taste of the bacon and eggs. I will be back to try the more innovative cuisine on the dinner menu, but One Eared Stag has definitely staked its claim to be among the city's best offerings.
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Marty K.
Very good food. Can't describe what I ate and probably changes on next menu but everything special. Good wine and beer list. Highly recommend
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Dalton S.
I loved my dinner experience here. The food and service was impressive. I want to go back for their brunch. It always looks so crowded when I walk by.
(5)
Serena B.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area! Oysters Blue points spot on. Kid friendly! Always changing menu! Their services is impeccable & great bar. A must try restaurant. It's a complete Gem.
(5)
Jeremy M.
I went. I had some very nice dishes I don't remember. And. Then. I had. The meat stick. I love burger time at holeman & finch, but I'd take this burger over that one 24 times. Get it.
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Michelle A.
Not impressed...We were told no modifications/substitutions could be made even though there were allergies at the table. The restaurant was extremely hot and loud (so not ideal for conversation). The food took an hour and my chicken was rubbery and chewy. When I sent it back, there were no apologies and no offer to order anything else from the menu. By this time, even though we wanted dessert, we were too annoyed and just ready to leave. They did take the chicken off the bill and the bartender was great - but unfortunately, we will not be returning.
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Harold K.
This was my first time dining at One Eared Stag. My party of three had a reservation for dinner. On arrival, the friendly hostess offered us a high-top table in the bar area. A reservation usually means that a party wishes to be seated in the dining room, so it's irritating when restaurant staff try to shunt people into the bar area. We declined the bar table and waited about 10 minutes for a table in the dining room. Our server was very capable but not exactly friendly or engaging. We were not offered a cocktail menu, so I'm not sure if there is one. The dining room was loud even though it was not full. The decor was exactly what you'd expect of a farm-to-table restaurant: whitewashed walls lined with mason jars filled with pickled veggies, taxidermy, blah blah blah - very eco-hipster circa 2008. It could use some updating. The wine list was okay. The food, however, was not okay at all. In fact, it was pretty bad. The dinner menu is heavily weighted with hot and cold appetizers but only has a limited selection of entrees, most of which were very meat-centric. One person in my party ordered the fried chick pea appetizer, which was essentially a large bowl of flavorless, very dry chick peas served with a spoon. Nobody at my table could figure out exactly what we were supposed to do with it - eat it like cereal? It felt like it was missing something and seemed more like a complimentary bar snack that would be served along with bowls of complimentary mixed nuts and pretzels. The other appetizers we ordered, a celery salad and something I can't even remember (even though it was just two days ago that we ate there) were, clearly, unmemorable. Once the first course was cleared, there was a long (approximately 30-minute) wait for the entrees to arrive. At some point during this time, we noticed people at the next table being served hamburgers and french fries. This was not on the menu. When we asked the waiter about it, he said that the hamburger was "so popular that we frequently run out of it, so we don't include it on the menu." That made absolutely no sense, but it was clearly a rote explanation. He told us that you just have to be "in the know" to get one. Ouch. Restaurants should give all of their patrons the opportunity for the same dining experience. We were left feeling *not cool enough* to have ordered the hamburger (which all three of us would've preferred) simply because nobody told us about it. If I were running a restaurant, I would not want ANY of my patrons to feel like they had missed out on something. All three of our entrees were incredibly salty, probably the saltiest food I've ever had in any restaurant. The pork chop was so salty that it was inedible. After one taste, we were all reaching for our waters. We sent the pork chop back and were not interested in a replacement entree as the other two entrees, the trout and the lamb neck, were also extremely salty (though not inedible like the pork chop) and, frankly, bland. The server was apologetic about the pork chop and took it off the final bill. We skipped dessert. (On a side note, it was sad and telling that after having spent approximately $150 for three people's dinners and drinks + tip, we made sandwiches at home because of the unsatisfying dinner at One Eared Stag we'd just had. Fortunately, we were all in a good mood and able to laugh about it.) In all, I was very disappointed and underwhelmed by the One Eared Stag. There are so many other farm-to-table style restaurants in Atlanta at a similar pricepoint that I'd suggest trying one of them (Empire State South, Miller Union, any of the Star Provisions group of restaurants, etc...) before returning to One Eared Stag, where the service is okay but the food and ambiance really leave room for improvement.
(2)
Jessica J.
After some word of mouth recommendations and reading the good reviews here, I decided to take my foodie boyfriend there for his birthday - Brunch last Saturday. We were immediately seated and provided with water (no ice - which is fine, just FYI) and given a few minutes to look over the menu. I choose the egg sandwich with a side of french fries and by boyfriend the pepper biscuits and gravy with a side of slab bacon. We settled in to enjoy our mimosas. We waited at least 30 min for our food, watching two tables seated after us receive their meals first (meals that were equally or more complex). Our server was not so attentive, though did check in once to ask about refreshing out $8.50 mimosas that were pretty terrible - which we declined, sticking to water. Once our food did arrive, we were even more sorry we waited. My sandwich: egg- over hard was not cooked properly and had a pretty gross texture, sausage - johnsonville from publix does it better, moray sauce - super messy and not good cold (might have been hot once, but not once it came out of the kitchen), and french fries - super cold... Boyfriends meal: biscuits - hard and crunchy - not light and fluffy, pepper gravy - cold and severely lacking in the pepper, slab bacon - I think the oscar myer think cut bacon is thicker this this "slab" bacon. Neither one of us finished our cold meals. $50 later we left... rather unsatisfied with anything. Glad I had other plans for his birthday already to make up for it!
(1)
Eugene J.
Back tracked on our list to #3, The Meatstick...two parts grass fed chuck, one part bacon for the patty...absolutely delicious and deserves it's spot on the list...the pickles are amazing, too...appetizer was extremely tasty, Tennessee ham with toast and beer mustard...and fresh made doughnuts for dessert...service was spot on...sat at the bar and Rasheeda makes you feel like a VIP...#ATLBurgerTour2014
(4)
Anita B.
This was our first visit. Seen this place on the food network channel Best Breakfast I ever had show. I wanted the Chef 's special that included the pancakes with duck butter. It was not the special for this day so we ordered something different. The Food was delish! We had the fried pork chop and the BLT sandwhich for brunch! We sat at the bar because we didn't realize that you needed reservations. Even though most of our visit there were plenty of empty seats. Rasheeda was the Barmaid/ waitress. She was on point great personality and customer service. She makes a mean Bloody Mary!
(5)
Neffie H.
The margarita's are made with fresh lime juice making then refreshing and tart. (Just the way I like them) the Meat Stick is their signature item and is a juicy burger with double cheese, in ground bacon on a fresh brioche bun. The best burger is Atlanta perfectly paired with slivered onions and in house pickled bread and butter pickles.
(5)
Tim C.
I tried this place for Friday dinner. The environment was good, the service was good, the food was good! They were all good. The only thing holds me from giving five stars is the price. It is extremely over-priced. If this place could reduce the price by 30%, I would definitely rate them five stars. You will easily pay 30+ for a standard dinner. I think the $$ shown on yelp is reflected by their brunch price.
(4)
Tuong Vi P.
My review is a bit late, though not as late as the ones I am now writing for other places. I was recently here for a Breakfast Club UYE and we had a great time. I arrived late (are you even surprised?) and was lucky to be able to pull up a chair at the end of the long table in the main dining area (I say lucky because I later found out that there were other Yelpers sitting at a small table to the side). As I have already said several times today in other reviews, I am trying to watch what I eat since I've packed on a few pounds (nothing alarming but enough to realize that I have to nip it in the bud ASAP). So while everyone was salivating over the options, I already knew what I would get. And it was as simple as could be. Two eggs, scrambled. Slab bacon. Two black-pepper biscuit with fruit preserve (mine turned out to be strawberry). So, you see, I ordered a normal, plain breakfast. And yet, I give 5 stars. Because sometimes a place is best judged by the basics. And One Eared Stag gave me one hell of a meal, with these non over-the-top dishes. I wish I could scramble eggs the way they do here. They were perfectly creamy and were just heavenly with a few grinds of black pepper. Slab bacon. Need I even say more? Meaty, thick bacon. And lots of it. Then the biscuits. Biscuits can be eh, biscuits. Then they can be One Eared Stag biscuits. The black pepper brought them to a whole new level and with the strawberry jam/jelly thing they served them with, I was reminded of a time I took a cake class at the Viking Cooking School and we made strawberry baby cakes in mason jars with black pepper cream cheese frosting. The combination is complex and out of this world. I ended up getting a bite of Lindy F.'s biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, which were delicious. And all those with the Chef's Special had glistening eyes when the wood cutting boards were placed before them, full of culinary creativity. Maybe next time I will go out on a limb and try something different. But I absolutely loved what I got, was stuffed to the brim, and highly recommend it. Back to the basics.
(5)
Mike S.
We checked out the OES Friday night after reading about the Meatstick - it did not dissapoint! So good in fact that we went there the next night as well for the same thing....
(4)
Matthew E.
Ask for the "meat stick" burger. It's not on the menu, but you will surely love it! It was by far the best burger I have had in a LONG time. The fried pig ears were phenomenal!!! TRY THEM. The place is nice. Cool atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
(5)
Massimo F.
Very cute place. Excellent service, very kind and polite. Good menu selection and decent drink choices. Food was very good! I personally got the steak and it was delicious. All my table-mates were very happy of their meals. Very recommended!
(4)
Lindy F.
"How you supposed to run a successful business, you ain't got no Schlitz Malt Liquor! You ain't representin'! You ain't keepin' it real!" -- Double Take (2000) What an amazing brunch. I had been looking forward to this for a looooooong time. We had the farm table in the main dining room and had it completely occupied with hungry diners. After perusing the menu, I was torn as to what to choose - I am a sucker for biscuits and gravy, but there was pork butt (excuse me, pork shoulder) on the menu and you guys know me and pork (pork fat rules). Thus my conundrum. So, as with my two lovely friends to my left, we went for a multiple-dish decision... why choose only one dish when you can have two for twice the price??? Exactly. Item one - Black Pepper Biscuits with Country Sausage Gravy. Salt and pepper might be the original perfect combination. Pair this with two fluffy biscuits (which are HUGE) and pork fat and you have maybe my favorite biscuit and gravy dish in Atlanta. It was the right level of salt (not too much) and the right level of pepper (I wasn't dying for water between bites) and perfect little bites of sausage peppered throughout the gravy. Next up - Pork Shoulder, polenta, fried egg (hard fried for me since I cannot eat runny egg yolks) and redeye gravy. I'm sure for some, the fact that I had my egg hard fried was sacrilegious, but I assure you this was 100% necessary for my allergies. But they did it spot-on (and the waiter did not question or flinch). The pork shoulder was braised (I think pressure cooked), but not falling apart. It had a delicious flavor, but really needed to be falling apart - sorry chef, but I had to use my knife (pork fail). The polenta was perfectly creamy and delightful. And I throughly enjoyed the redeye gravy on my plate - this is had from the fat of country ham and coffee and it the perfect salty gravy for a plate with grits (or polenta) for breakfast and I have always been a fan. I was sopping it up with bits of pork - so kudos, chef. Half the table ordered the chef's breakfast - a mystery plate of items served with a can of Schlitz Malt Liquor. This morning it came with soft shell crab, beef, a short stack of the vanilla pancakes and a fried egg over potatoes. It looked amazing, but with my allergies, no mystery ordering for me. The coffee was kept flowing and our duo of servers kept up with the large table of folks. And shock of shocks - NO automatic gratuity was added to our checks... what? I understand why restaurants do this, but it often means I probably won't tip more. Today, the servers benefitted from no auto-tipping. Bravo OES, Bravo.
(4)
Shelby S.
This restaurant is HILARIOUS. They forgot the rest of our food when they brought out our entrees. How do I know? Because I am not a baby, I do not eat baby sized food. The miniature entrees we did have were at best edible/gross. How does this restaurant constantly get written up as amazing? I'm confident I'm not missing part of my tongue and that this food actually isn't very good.
(1)
Caryn B.
We came here for their Monday Night fried chicken special I had heard so much about and it was AMAZING! The sides were delicious and the squash soup with whipped honey was heavenly! I tried one of their bourbon craft cocktails and was also impressed. Our service was impeccable. The hostess was friendly and our server Zack was attentive and charming with a great laugh. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Brian K.
I think I've solved the mystery of what happened to the stag's other ear - it was undoubtedly bitten off by a disgruntled patron after enduring the same abysmal service and minuscule portions that I experienced during my first visit here this past week. To make matters worse, the regular kitchen staff must have been either hungover or on vacation because the food quality was nowhere near the 4-5 star experience that so many others have described. Judging by other's reviews, it appears that I never received the memo that the primary selling point of this place is Fried Chicken Monday or weekend brunch - neither of which were viable options during my visit. Food: One Eared Stag serves stylized contemporary American fare with a southern flair. The menu changes daily, but generally contains about a dozen different cold and hot small plates, about six entrees, two sides, and a few desserts. During my Wednesday evening visit, I opted for the pork shoulder, which was unimpressive in terms of flavor, portion, and presentation. I'm certainly willing to pay for high quality food offerings and do not expect chain restaurant portions sizes - however, neither the quality nor portion of this dish was commensurate with its $24 price tag. Unfortunately, my partner's pasta dish didn't fare much better - it was littered with so much mint that it was virtually inedible. Service: Deplorable. Aside from the fact that we attempted to call for reservations over a half dozen times to no avail, the caliber of service didn't improve once we arrived. Our server was recurrently absent, indifferent, and literally had the charisma of a flesh-eating disease. I dine at restaurants at this price point on a weekly basis and I can unequivocally state that this was among the worst service experiences I've had in some time. He also made no mention of the restaurant's Wednesday "date night" promotion, which we likely would have opted for had it been offered. Atmosphere: Quaint, contemporary, and welcoming. The restaurant has two dining rooms, one of which also houses a large bar area - above which hangs a one eared stag in tribute to the restaurant's namesake. Dress is casual and the clientele during my visit was predominately young professionals in the 30-40 demographic. Cost: Expensive by most casual dining standards. Small plates are $8-$15, entrees are approximately $22-$30, sides are $7, and dessert are all around $8. Other: One Eared Stag is located in the heart of Inman Park, directly across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but free street parking is available in the near vicinity. Reservations are allegedly accepted, but good luck getting through to make them.
(3)
Christine F.
The first time we went to One Eared Stag, we were novices and didn't know what was up. We ordered a few apps from the menu and they were OK but nothing stellar. We looked around the restaurant and noticed that virtually every other person in the place was eating a huge, delicious-looking burger that I hadn't noticed on the menu. I asked our waiter what was up and that's when he told us about The Meatstick. They hype is absolutely true--it's the best, juiciest, most scrumptious burger I've ever tasted which is why I'm giving One Eared Stag four stars. Since then, I've come back and ventured off from The Meatstick to order off the menu a time or two, but it never fails that the dishes I order don't hold a candle to that burger. They have decent cocktails, but don't order a martini--it's the tiniest, most over priced drink I've ever seen.
(4)
Melissa T.
Maybe I set my bar too high. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. Did I come on an off night? Those are all things I asked myself once I left. We had a couple signature cocktails, the dumpster salad, quail eggs, and smoked steelhead. The hocus pocus cocktail was heavy in the black tea ingredient, an off-putting dark green color, and just Ok. I'm spoiled by Miles' concoctions at Leon's/Kimball House though so perhaps I set the bar too high. The quail eggs were presented in a (guess what!?) mini skillet. It was served with a really potent kimchi and fried bread, which was super salty. Neither of us touched the kimchi because it was certainly off-putting in flavor. The trout was nice but only served with sliced cucumber as the veg, which we also had on the salad. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. The hubby got excited to see Black Maple Hills bourbon on the menu so we ordered two on the rocks. Uh oh, they were out. They were also out of most everything on the spirits menu but inexplicably had at least 4 scotches behind the bar that weren't on the menu. There was a lot of Schlitz propaganda but when someone ordered it, uh oh. Out of all drafts as well. Did I come on an off night? What's the purpose of having a drink menu if it's not accurate? O o X
(3)
Benjamin G.
Holy brunchtime, Batman! Nooooow I can see why everyone I've met has said "Hey, dude. Let's talk about Brunch at One Eared Stag." It's a hipster's dream as far as the interior goes. Mounted game on the walls, alternative style shelving, hip servers, and a spread that would make Kinfolk Magazine's jaw drop. It's awesome. I really dig the familial dining table in the main dining room. The menu changes daily, but it looks like most of the Brunch favorites stick around for the most part. Redneck Mimosas: Beer, OJ, where's my trucker hat. Donuts: Wicked good. Fried dark, more cake-y in texture, and heavily glazed with a gnarly vanilla glaze. Love that they give you the donut holes, too. Don't be deceived. The small plate of three donuts is enough for 3-4 people. They are heavy and amazing. Wagyu Beef Chili Dog: Fork & Knife for this joker. It was so good. Like a ballpark dog, plated. Also, heeeeeey there's bacon in there! And there was much rejoicing throughout the land. Pancakes: Short stack? No way. That's enough for two starving kids riding fixies. The syrup is soooo good. Brunch was wonderful and I can't wait to check it out for dinner. One Eared Stag has my vote.
(4)
JJ G.
My main problem with brunch is that I'm usually absolutely voracious and incapable of making a sound decision by the time 2pm rolls around and I'm done with work on a typical Sunday. This means that I depend on the Mr. to choose our brunchtime destination, and on one recent Sunday, he selected One Eared Stag. I'm SO glad he did. From the "redneck mimosas" to the doughnuts to the pancakes (immensely drool-worthy), nothing was amiss. Service was speedy and friendly, and gracious accommodations were made for dietary needs. I wish I could have tried more menu items, honestly. Everything sounded really delicious. We were able to find parking on the street, which was nice (since I have parking anxiety). I'll happily return here for brunch, and possibly to check out the rest of their menu.
(4)
Andria C.
So I know that I've had a really, really good meal when for days (sometimes weeks) afterwards, I think about how subpar everything else I'm consuming is. 'Tis the case with my recent visit to One Eared Stag. First off, the service was stellar. I think a sign of excellent service is when the server is present enough that you never have to ask for anything, but absent enough that you don't feel as if they are interrupting your dining experience. And Chris with a C-H epitomized stellar service. He provided the perfect combination of humor and food expertise, and was super helpful in accommodating special requests and answering our group's questions. First, the small plates - they were all outstanding. But the beef heart pastrami - I don't think words can do justice to just how impressive that dish was. Amazingly tender, impeccably seasoned. Easily one the best dishes that I've tasted in recent memory. The poutine was also very, very good. But really, can you go wrong with fries covered in cheesy gravy? Likely not. The tuna tonnato was tasty, but probably not something I would order normally. The tuna was pureed and incorporated into a sauce and served with a fried pastry of sorts. I can't say I have any complaints about the dish, just not really my cup of tea. The chef sent out a couple of complimentary orders of the warm olives and almonds. Damn. So good. The olives were very flavorful and meaty. I'm not sure how I've survived for so long without having eaten this before. The hot chicken was probably also among my top 3 of the small plates. The only issue I had with it was the inconsistency in seasoning. Some pieces provided quite a kick, but others, none. Either way, the chicken was very flavorful and moist. Would definitely be something I'd order again. Since we were here on a Monday, it was fried chicken night. And being the giant stereotype that I am, I ordered it. Totally worth it. A half order gets you a leg, a breast, and a thigh - enough for at least 2 meals. The skin was extra crisp and isn't that all that matters? It was seasoned very well and was a damn good deal for only $13. Not quite as good as the hot chicken, but a winner nonetheless. As a side, I ordered the braised collards with ham hocks. Quite possibly the best greens I've ever eaten (don't tell my Mom). Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. And they weren't stingy with the ham hocks either. And the desserts were the perfect finish to one of the most outstanding meals I've consumed lately. I was able to sample the trifle, the chocolate ganache pie, and chocolate tart. The chocolate ganache pie was so rich I couldn't take more than 2 or 3 bites, but those were some really good bites. I can't express strongly enough how much I love this place. I will definitely be making return trips here. And dreaming about how awesome this one was in the meantime.
(5)
Jane Y.
Great meal! We had the golden rice, prawns, fried rib bones for appetizers. Steak and fish for dinner. The food was great. Their menu changes. Loved everything we ate, great service but dessert was lacking, did not enjoy my dessert so that's why 4 vs 5 stars.
(4)
Allie R.
I went to One Eared Stag with a friend for Sunday brunch. I had the chef's breakfast, and she had some type of scrambled eggs. The food was amazing. We both were very pleased and didn't have any complaints. The service, on the other had, was atrocious. Our waiter took our order and did not say a word to us after. Luckily, we didn't need anything else because he never came by to make sure our food came out okay or check on our table at all. He placed the bill on the table without saying a word. He brought it back and still did not say anything to us. When we walked out, my friend said thank you to him directly, and he completely ignored her. We decided we want to return to give it a second chance because we enjoyed the food so much.
(3)
Margo L.
This is my favorite restaurant in ATL. The meat stick is amazing. It's a bacon cheese burger that is generally off the menu so you have to know about it to get it and ask you server for it. Also, I always go with the chefs selection for brunch. He chooses the most fantastic assortment of bits and it comes with a beer. I highly recommend OES for brunch and dinner!
(5)
Nimia Z.
The food was absolutely amazing. I tried an appetizer, entree, and desserts, and the meal was fantastic all the way through. The alcoholic drinks were a little too strong for me but that's a critic most people do not mind and is not worth taking away a star. I definitely would go again.
(5)
Marcus J.
I would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. So I'm reviewing after two visits. The first was a Sunday brunch in May to celebrate my cousin's newly-minted JD. The second was a late supper with my daughter the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The Sunday brunch in May was beyond amazing. Cousin, esq. and her elite Yelper friends hold a quarterly event to catch up and try a new (often dining) experience. One Eared happened host this quarter. Several folks recommended I try the Chef's breakfast, which did NOT disappoint. Tender cut of beef, soft shelled crab over a stiff hominy grit, vanilla pancakes topped with thick cut bacon and, get this, Steen's Cane Syrup! The cane syrup was enough to get me hooked! I hadn't had cane syrup since I was a boy growing up on the Gulf Coast! My aunt (Cousin, esq.'s mom who also grew up in my hometown) and I were so excited to find out it was the same brand our entire family grew up on! Back to brunch, which was topped off by a cold can of Schlitz... a can I unfortunately had to offer a table mate, since I was driving a long distance immediately following and didn't want malt liquor mixing in with a belly full of comfort food and cane syrup. My Sunday brunch experience was so great, I vowed to return. Although I had been back to Atlanta several times, I didn't find the time to stop at One Eared again until November. My November dinner experience was solid, but nowhere near Sunday brunch in May. My aggregate impression is strong enough for me to know I want to return, preferably with a party of 10+ for Sunday brunch in May.
(4)
Gabriella L.
If you want complex, delicious food made to showcase its ingredients without spending fine dining prices this is your place. Mostly famous for its brunch, but dinner blew me away. I couldn't recommend it more.
(5)
Chantell D.
After looking at a few Yelp reviews I decided to come in before work on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:50. The place was quiet so I decided to go ahead and sit at the bar. The first thing I noticed upon arriving were the rotting cantaloupes under the host stand (not the deer head above the bar as you might expect lol). Despite the smell at the entrance, the place was gorgeous! I had to wait a few minutes to be sat since the host was also the server and bartender that afternoon, but I didn't mind. One I was sat and handed menus I proceeded to order the Meatstick. Now, my intentions were to order some of the delicious food that I've seen reviewed here on Yelp but none of them were on the lunch menu. So I got a burger so I can compare it to Holeman and Finch's burger (it doesn't btw, the bacon overpowers the beef in my opinion but it was still good) and the watermelon and chicken skin "salad" because I love interesting things and it was the most interesting dish on the menu. The watermelon dish was okay. The watermelon wasn't sweet and I couldn't taste the Meyer lemon or chile and the powdered bay was tasteless and messy. But the chicken skin had tons of flavor (of course it did! It's fried chicken skin!). Now for the burger! After a few bites I ask my server if the burger had been cooked with any bacon because it tasted as such. She proceeds to tell me no. Upon further research later that evening, I found that this Meatstack does in fact have ground bacon inside the burger! I don't have any religious restrictions towards bacon and I'm not allergic but if I were, I would have been pretty darn upset to find this out AFTER being told it was bacon free. I would say "In her defense she had only been working there for a month" but that's no excuse when you're a server. Not knowing what's in each dish could kill someone (I know,extreme; but it's true!). Aside from this fumble, my server was pleasant and engaging and I enjoyed her presence very much. I do plan to visit again for dinner and possibly brunch so I can try some of the chefs' more interesting dishes!
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Mandi T.
Went here for brunch with a few of my favorite girlfriends. They don't open til 11am on weekends. Apparently the burger is what they are known for. One of the girls got it and said it was delicious. I have to say $17 for a breakfast sandwich and fries I think is outrageous. Murphys is 5 mins away and you get complimentary muffins and bread and may spend $12 on the most expensive item. It does have a different unique feel and is very trendy but sadly I think there is so much more in the area. With more parking ;). Pass for now.
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Alex C.
I came here for their Monday night fried chicken. Is it good? It's pretty damn good. Is it the best fried chicken I had? Possibly. Tend, moist chicken breast that is perfectly friend? That's hard to come by... Is it worth the price? For the $13 half chicken, probably not. For the $20 whole chicken, maybe. But for $30 and 2 whole fried chickens and sides, quite possibly so.
(4)
Ivan S.
Though I lamented the passing Shaun's, I visited One Eared Stag several times when it opened. I liked it, but my returns went from infrequent to non-existent. Why? I dunno. Well, let me posit a few guesses. Maybe because this place is kind of off the beaten path (unless you're riding MARTA because this joint is literally next to the Inman Park Station.) So out of sight, out of mind. Also, having a toddler tends to move chef-driven restaurants from our docket, if you know what I mean. That said, after spending the morning with a foodie douchebag friend of mine AND being hungry AND being in the neighborhood, I said, "Hey, how about we hit One Eared Stag for lunch?" It turned out to be a pretty damn good suggestion. We both enjoyed our meals. As far as brunch/lunch goes, it wasn't exactly cheap, but at least you can taste the cost of your meal on the plate. I had the sapelo clams; she had the duck. She also had a kimchee bloody mary which made so much sense that I can't believe I never thought of throwing kimchee into a bloody mary myself. If I had one gripe, it was that they charged me 50 cents for a plate of bread that I didn't ask for. Don't get me wrong; I ended up using the bread to sop up all the sauce from my dish, but I do remember looking at my bill and thinking "Really? 50 cents?" and then rolling my eyes so hard, I looked like I was in a Diablo Cody movie. Still, it was only 50 cents. What made me smile big, though, was that I spotted baby chairs. Look, I get it. I used to be a carefree singleton too. Then I coupled up, but even then we lived in a world of rainbow shit and unicorn farts. The world was our oyster back then. But now, I have a kid and I live in a world of literal shit and actual farts. The kid drives all our decisions now. "Should we get [fill in the blank]?" "Is it kid-proof?" "How about we buy this?" I ask as I hold up some nice thingamabob. "It's top-heavy and may kill the kid," my wife answers. Sigh. So when I see the magical "baby-seat," I know, "Kids are welcome." And that's how I ended up at One Eared Stag twice in a week. Dinner was fantastic. Again, it wasn't cheap, but such is life. Bone marrow with onion marmalade, tomato gazpacho with lump crab, curried okra, and on and on. The menu leans towards the "chef-y" but not overly so. (And if you know what I mean by "chef-y" then you won't be bothered by it.) To my surprise, they had a kid's menu too. Now this could be a concession to being in Inman Park; hell, I was just happy to know that we had another option. Oh, and about the kid. We've tried hard to socialize our toddler to going out. I think she's gone to more restaurants in her first year of life than I did in my first 20. She's pretty well behaved. She also happens to be the cutest kid in all of existence and I know all you other parents reading this are saying, "Bah! What about my kid?!" and then I'd show you a picture of my daughter and you'd bow your heads in acquiescence. That all said, the staff at One Eared Stag is the best. Efficient, polite, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy the presence of my kid rather than other places that seem to only tolerate their existence. Maybe I was glad I re-discovered something I'd thought I'd lost. Maybe I was drunk from multiple Moscow Mules. Probably all of the above. But hell, 5 stars.
(5)
Jason B.
Amazing Sunday night dinner at the OES! Get the meatstick burger (not on the menu) and the dumpster salad. Wash it all down with a "still deciding" and you won't be disappointed! We're going back
(4)
Virginia D.
Simple equation: great food, AWFUL service. I went here for my birthday brunch with my dad, stepmom, and boyfriend a little while back, and I have declined any invitations to return ever since. That was its second chance with me, and I don't know if there will be a third. Again, superb dishes. Comforting, unpretentious, and crowd pleasing; unlike our server. What we received was not "service" but a total lack of interest. It was embarrassing to see that everyone at the table was trying to make eye contact for fresh drinks, or confirmation that the last ones we ordered were being made, and that we appeared to be invisible. Had she forgotten we were her table altogether? There was maybe one other table seated in the place. No excuse. If this hadn't been the case both times I've been, I might return. But it was, so I won't.
(2)
Melle G.
Very yummy. Incredibly noisy. Very friendly and nice staff... ...EXCEPT the hostess. Zero eye contact for 15+ minutes despite repeated attempt to connect with her. She was a complete turn off. I'd be ashamed to have her on my team. Thankfully the rest of the staff was super nice. Food is really tasty. Simple natural farm-to-table type food. Really good spot for foodies. Tiny yet yummy-looking desert menu ;-)
(4)
Pearl S.
I went today at 11 a.m.. for my valentine's day treat from my hubby. Had the Chef"s breakfast and it was wonderful. Deducted a star because the meal was not served on a silver platter and did not include a can of Schlitz, as advertised. They said they were out of platters and they could not serve beer until 12:30 on Sundays. They did not offer a substitution or price reduction. Despite these omissions i enjoyed my meal and I will definitely return.
(4)
Jumi Y.
I went here for dinner with a couple of friends last week. We all agreed that food was decent but not worth the price tag. I also should have paid a little more attention to the reviews- most of them are about the breakfast/brunch. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night, so the ambiance was a little lacking, but the place is nice and clean and had a one-eared stag on the wall. We had the fried chicken, trout, and steak. All were about $30 per entree. We all agreed that the chicken was the best out of the three but not enough to charge $27 for it. Trout was seasoned well but not special and the beef was really chewy and caused my friend some jaw pain. (Yikes!) We were still hungry after this meal and had to go somewhere else to get more food since our bellies and wallets were empty by the of the meal. I really wanted to try the burger but it was only offered at the bar. I don't think I would recommend this place for dinner, but I do want to check it out for brunch next time.
(3)
J B.
Amazing! The food Is so creative with the focus remaining on the quality of the ingredients. It reminded me of chef Seeger.
(5)
Karla R.
My boyfriend and I are always looking for a yummy new food spot in Atlanta. We rely on Yelp to get us there and as always, we were not let down. Amazing doesn't do this place justice. I'll be quick. I'm not a food snob but I do appreciate delicious food and The One Eared Stag does it right! The Meat Stick Burger is BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN. Holeman and Finch's "wait till 10pm to MAYBE get a cheeseburger if you're cool enough" can't hold a candle to this bacon-infused made-to-order panty dropper. It's not always on the menu but can be ordered at the bar anytime. That's not all they have here that will leave your taste buds happy. I had the vanilla pancakes and a side of soft scrambled eggs. WOW! Those eggs were so fluffy and had the right amount of flavor and they are REAL. The pancakes were stacked 4 or 5 high with bacon strips between each one topped with yummy syrup. I'll definitely be back for more!
(5)
Michael B.
Absolutely loved this place! Went there for a Saturday brunch/lunch and was shocked when I couldn't find the famous Meat Stick Burger on the menu. Worry not however, the wait staff was very accommodating and let us order it. I love my burgers and the Meat Stick is definitely one of the top two burgers in Atlanta. Perfectly cooked patties, gooey, melted cheese, great buns, just a PERFECT burger. The only one in the city that competes with it is Bocado's burger (I don't think H&F's burger is as good). We also tried the doughnuts, which in a word were divine. I cannot wait to try the other items on the menu. This place is AWESOME!!
(5)
Lucy C.
Such a cute shop with lots of seating. They're menu is definitely unique, and hipster in a way. Came here for brunch and got the shrimp grits. Others ordered the chef's brunch platter and we all split the black pepper biscuits. Biscuits were mind-blowing. The black pepper really added a nice punch to it. The biscuits were soft and let's just say we all had at least two. Try it with jam. I was definitely disappointed by the grits. I was starving but just after two bites I was bloated because the entire thing was butter. I would say the butter to grits and shrimp ratio was 7 to 3--which is dangerous. Is that even legal? Wasn't a fan of the pancake syrup. But the atmosphere is really nice and everyone enjoyed their meal.
(3)
Steve M.
Glassy-eyed trophy animals. Buttermilk-fried chicken necks with kimchi. Chicken liver mousse. Black Grouper throat. Well-shucked, creamy and salty Misty Point oysters served in their own liqueur...huh? Where am I? 'Tasty', you say? Truth be told, I hesitate to tell you, for fear I may see you there sitting at my favorite table drinking a similar top-shelf Cabernet while eating the last order of almonds soaked in olive oil. Okay, okay. Promise me, you won't tell anyone? I'm at the far end of a communal table in the back The One Eared Stag and you better not eat here without me.
(4)
Ryan H.
After seeing One Eared Stag on Food Network's "Best Ever" for breakfast food, I decided to take my mom here for her birthday. Our experience was absolutely underwhelming and disappointing. We both had the acclaimed Chef's Breakfast which is 3-5 small dishes, all served together on a platter with a Schlitz. It is totally up to the discretion of the chef what is served, but from everything I've heard, it's all good. We were served a waffle with 1 piece of bacon and 1 egg sunny side up, grits with peppers and sausage, a biscuit with ham, yogurt parfait with caramel pecans and apples, and finally a fried piece of chicken liver on toast. I wasn't overly thrilled about any of the offerings, but maintained my optimism and dug in. The first thing I tried, much to my dismay, was the chicken liver. It really looked mouthwatering at first glance, like a really nice piece of fried chicken and maybe, deep down, I was hoping I misheard and that's exactly what it was. I cut in and found it was just a grey, dry piece of chicken liver. I thought to myself, "if this nice trendy establishment is serving it, they probably know something I don't, so just give it a shot". I consider myself to have a pretty well rounded pallet, and am down to try almost anything once, but this is something I truly regret. It was nearly gag inducing and completely ruined my appetite. Now maybe I'm being unfair as it's not their fault that the first thing I ate was something I went in knowing i wouldn't like, but why chicken liver for brunch? Is it a new trend? Am I in the minority here? I know this is the south, but I can't say I know a single person who would ever order chicken liver at any restaurant, let along want it to be part of their 25$ breakfast. I ate the rest and it was mostly good, not great. The only thing that was truly great was the bacon, and they gave a measly one piece. Some other things of note - - We weren't even offered our Schlitz (I was OK with that, not really a Schlitz guy) - They moved us to a table next to the bathrooms right before our food arrived because they made a mistake and needed a bigger table for a bigger party. In all fairness, they did comp us a round of drinks. - The service was so-so and the staff seemed overstretched at times but they were very nice. I don't think I'd go out of my way to go back, but I might give it another shot if I'm in the neighborhood.
(2)
Cassi F.
We really enjoyed our brunch at the One Eared Stag. The employees were friendly and informative and the food was really excellent. We were there as soon as they opened so we didn't have to wait on a table which was nice as well. This place is a winner for sure!
(4)
Robin S.
All-around very good dining experience, despite a little confusion with seating when we arrived. Service was great. Appetizer of mussels makes my top five ever list, without being able to name the other four. Great bread-dipping broth, too (which is the perhaps the best part of an order of mussels). Roasted duck breast was well prepared, something many restaurants seem to have trouble with. Wife's fennel salad and seasonal vegetable plate were both pretty awesome. In short, the food rocked.
(4)
theron t.
I don't like writing reviews after only one visit, but I think that I can sum up this place in one word, boring. After several friends recommending this place, we decided to give it a try. This is one of the few places that I've overlooked over the last couple of years. Not because I had something against it, but it just flew below the radar for me. From other reviewers, it seems like it is best known for brunch, but we decided to try it out for dinner this past Sunday after Valentines day. We don't go out usually on Valentines Day, so this was our Valentines "make up" dinner. Maybe they got hit hard for V-day or something, which is why I'll try it again and why I didn't give it 2 stars. Cocktail menu is pretty limited compared to other restaurants. Our specialty cocktail was okay, but nothing to write home about (especially at $13). The bourbon selections looked good, but they were out of most of them. Also, I guess this place prides itself on serving Schlitz, which is weird, but even weirder was that they didn't have any (not that I would want one). They did have PBR, which is good? The menu read okay, but what came out was very plain and again, boring. Our cold plate "dumpster" salad was as uninspired as the description, but the bartender described it as including the ingredients listed plus whatever was laying around the kitchen for the chefs to use. In this case it consisted of lettuce, egg, bacon, cucumbers, radishes, and croutons with a buttermilk dressing. Really? They "jazzed it up" with some cucumbers and radishes? Yawn. It tasted fine, but just so plain. Our "hot" small plate was quail eggs, house made kimchi, chives, and toast. The kimchi was one of the saltiest things I've had in awhile. A disgrace to kimchi in general. The entree of smoked steelhead trout was decent, but only accompanied by some creme freshe, cucumbers, trout roe, toast points, and literally three micro greens. Really? For 20+ $, a real disappointment. The bartender was nice and thankfully bought our first round of drinks. Nothing was terrible enough to send back, but just barely. They must be doing some amazing things with eggs for brunch, because it really seemed like amateur hour here for dinner. Also, Bob Marley's One Love playing when we walked in followed by some other hippie mess should have been a sign I guess. Also, I'm not going to order raw oysters at a place that a. has an 85 for a health score and b. only has two different kinds of oysters. And I love oysters. Maybe I'm getting spoiled by Decatur's great spots at the moment, but for these prices and selections, this place would never even make it in Decatur for longer than six months.
(3)
Daniel B.
Big fan of One Eared Stag. The restaurant opened May 2011 next to the Inman Park MARTA station in the former Shaun's space. Brought to you by the same people behind Holy Taco in EAV, farm-to-table is the theme here with plenty of interesting and unique dishes to go around. Emphasis is on local and seasonal ingredients, so the menu changes daily. Good luck finding a menu online because I don't think one exists (at least not at the time of this writing). I visited on a Thursday night with four other big-eater Yelpers and we ordered a ton of food and shared. One Eared Stag serves a lot of small plates, so this was a great way to sample many of them (with a group). The food menu was simple with 12 appetizers ($6 to $14 each), 5 mains ($18 to $23 each, 16 oz. wagyu was $42), 5 sides ($5 each), and 3 desserts ($7 each). Here's a rundown of what we ordered: Apps: Oysters crudo (raw), watermelon, basil, smoked trout roe, lemon Eden Farms trotter terrine, peach preserve, pistachios Spiced winter squash soup, apple compote, ginger, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Ice blue mussels escabeche (marinated Mediterranean-style) Mains (ordered one of everything): Duck breast, Carolina faro, sweet potato, Brussels sprout, bourbon jus Chicken livers, pickled ramps (wild leeks), preserved tomato, bacon powder, Carolina golden rice risotto Strube Ranch wagyu 16 oz. ribeye, horn mushrooms, turnips, marrow butter Pork & beans, belly, sausage, chicharone (pork rind), Italian white beans Shrimp & grits, prawns, chorizo, pepperonta (seasoning) Sides: Fingerling potatoes, bottarga (Mediterranean cured fish roe), creme fraiche (French sour cream) Brussels sprout hash Desserts (ordered one of everything): Panna cotta with cherries Brownie with strawberries and cream Churros Chef Robert Phalen was in the house and we could catch glimpses of him cooking through the window of the semi-open kitchen. In general, everything tasted good to great and we did not really have any disappointments. The apps are small, so you may want to consider ordering two of one app if you're sharing. The watermelon went surprisingly well with the raw oysters, which were cold and rather briny. The terrine was flavorful and had a nice texture. The mussels in the mussels escabeche were pickled. They came in a tiny bowl loaded with chopped chives. Fresh. The squash soup was so good, we ordered two of them. This dish was served with some of the ingredients separated. Our server poured the soup from a Mason jar into the bowl, and then we mixed it ourselves. Great flavor and consistency. If it's available on the menu on your visit, I recommend it. Each gulp was delicious. Of the mains, my favorite was the chicken livers. Not a whole lot of chicken livers come with this dish (maybe a half dozen bites), but the pieces are incredible and close to melt-in-your-mouth good. The risotto creates a nice balance from the "livery" taste. Our table devoured this dish in one pass. The duck breast was sliced and served rather rare. The meat was a lot chewier than we hoped. I don't know what the going rate is for wagyu beef, but the 16 oz. wagyu ribeye ($42) seemed like a steal to us. Like the duck, the steak came out rare. To our dismay, this wagyu had hardly, if any, marbling or fat. It was a nice steak, but not the type of fatty goodness we expected. Speaking of fatty, the "pork & beans" were definitely that. This was a heavy dish and I could feel my mouth being coated in lard as I chewed it. The pork and beans come with a giant pork rind on top. This sucker seemed like it was almost purely fat. As I chewed into it, I could feel the crunchy texture of the pork rind almost instantly become nothing but grease. I'm not sure how a single person could stomach this entire entree alone. Portion sizes for the sides are larger than the apps. One side can easily be split among two or more people. The fingerling potatoes came out piping hot and smelled (and tasted) good. The Brussels sprout hash was excellent. It was like a shredded Brussels sprout salad. Very crisp and tasty. As for the desserts, the panna cotta was great. Definitely my favorite of the bunch. It was served in a glass jar with cherries and was light and creamy. The brownie was hard and rich. The churros (Mexican doughnuts) were served hot out of the oven with a sweet dipping sauce. Soft and very sweet. The one thing I like most about One Eared Stag isn't the food, but the atmosphere. Unlike a lot of these modern farmstead fare restaurants (e.g. Empire State South, Woodfire Grill), the vibe at Stag is quiet, laid back, and chill. All of the people that work here are friendly and attentive. Our server, Sonya, did a wonderful job. One Eared Stag only takes reservations for parties of 6 or more. Most of the tables here are designed for up to groups of 4, though in the main dining room, they have one large communal table. Plenty of free street parking available outside.
(4)
Whitney B.
I think I ate some kind of roasted vegetable that was pretty good, and another thing that was also pretty good. That's not really what this was about. My real takeaway was that Norman Reedus was seated near my table while I was there. In between bites of probably some kind of pork belly and braised leek dish, I "inconspicuously" hissed to my dining companion "don't stare or anything, but isn't that Norman Reedus?" Once this was confirmed, I continued to most likely eat some kind of golden beet/chevre salad that was probably pretty good while trying not to stare at Norman Reedus.
(4)
Domonic B.
Ahhhh the "One Eared Stag"....another journey on my brunch ATL tour. I must say that I really like the feel of this place. A lot of thought went into the essence if this place. We were greeted with friendly faces when we walked in and were seated. The menu seems to change regularly. I ordered the pancakes with bacon and the famous redneck mimosa! My partner in crime ordered grits, a biscuit, and scrambled eggs with cheese. My pancakes were a work of art! The chef puts the syrup on then himself which I usually don't like but I didn't mind here bc it was done perfectly....not excessive but more than enough to enjoy the flavor of both the pancakes & syrup. Another good point that I liked was the amount of bacon that I received with my pancakes. The only thing better than bacon is......MORE bacon! I was expecting 2-3 small pieces of bacon like at most places but was greeted with 5 hearty pieces of thick cut bacon that were heavenly delicious! Yes Lord! The redneck mimosa was surprisingly tasty also. It's a combination of orange juice & PBR(cheap ass beer for those unfamiliar). The redneck mimosa is priced at $4. I was a bit disappointed to see how small the glass the redneck mimosa was. You can buy a whole case of PBR for $4 in the store....so I feel like this establishment needs to quit cheating us hardworking citizens of Gotham with these small redneck mimosas! The most disappointing part of our visit was that my comrad doesn't eat pork & we were shocked to find out that One Eared Stag didn't have ANY non pork options for those who don't eat pork. She really wanted meat but had to simply go without because they didn't provide non pork options. I wanted to award 4 stars to this establishment but the size of the "cheap beered" mimosas & the failure to provide non pork meat substitutes brought it down to a strong 3 star experience.
(3)
Hailey P.
Amazing! Loved the chef's breakfast which came with a variety of smaller breakfast entrees and a beer. The location is also really cute with a few outdoor tables.
(5)
Hambri Enta M.
I love restaurants whose food turn to adventure. Brunch here is a great idea and you want to make a destination out of this visit. I love the decor of this place and the current hostess and the manager or partner, Corey, have the right personality for the positions they carry. There is this long haired bartender who is just a bit of a zero to Left. He does not really have the personality needed to be in the position of bartender. He looks really shy and stares to the ground when you speak to him, and doesn't really chime in about suggestions, or even so much as participate or start a topic, even when the bar has 3 people tops and you try to engage him. There is an amazing outdoor patio that is flanked by four walls, but on a n evening, you can have a great time with a large group, or sneak away to make out/grope your mate or a server if you please.You can probably shag back there on any given early evening because is THAT private!
(3)
Ana M.
I call them at 11am on a Saturday to a get a reservation for noon. It went something like this- me: Hi, is it possible to make a reservation for noon today? dude: Noon? Sure no problem. me: great. dude: (silence) me: so it's a party of four... dude: ok. (silence) me:...Party under Ana? dude: Ana. ok. me: ...ok... see you soon! I was totally confused by the super awkward phone interaction,I mean isn't the dude supposed to be the one asking me for these details regarding said rezzi? Then I walk into the restaurant and I get it. Place is empty, y'all. I mean I walk in and the sound of my footsteps echo through the whole establishment. Dude was pretend scribbling the whole time we were on the phone. Soooo, I'm wondering, is noon too early for brunch? Do ppl not think of OES as a brunch place? cause they should. We had a great experience. I was the only one drinking (no surprise), and ordered a pimms cup. One sip and it brought me wonderful memories of summer in london sharing pitchers of Pimms with dad. I have been searching for a genuine, English-tasting pimms concoction for years in the US and I have now found it. Oh and then the bartender turns to me and says, oh, I'm glad you liked it, cause it was the first drink I have made ever. You're shitting me. Whoever is teaching these kids needs a serious kudos. We ordered a bunch of plates to share and loved them all. I really enjoyed the rarebit (cause I love salty awesome things), the sardines (as others have said so balanced, delicate and fresh), and the side collard greens. The latter was cooked with bacon and syrup and it was amazing. I wish I could have ordered more of the vegetable sides because I was in love. Next time, for sure.
(4)
Marta P.
It was family brunch day and One Eared Stag was on our list of places to try. Brunch is pretty easy to love and I knew ahead of time that the Chef's Breakfast was exactly what I wanted. We had made reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was courteous and brought us water right away, and drinks promptly there after. Half of the table got Bloody Mary variations, while I opted for a lighter Mimosa drink. The Kimchi Mary seemed to be a hit or miss for the table. We ordered the peppered biscuits to start. They were very light and fluffy with a good peppered flavor on them, probably the best part of the meal. The table got 2 orders of the Chef's Breakfast, Hot Chicken, Vanilla Pancake Stack, and a soup and salad. I loved that the Chef's Breakfast came with a Schlitz in the middle. It was a fun addition to the meal and I'm glad I didn't order a second drink! I don't remember the exact names of everything that came with the meal, but there was shrimp and grits, vanilla pancakes with duck liver butter, a slow roasted beef dish with pesto and fried egg on top, and fried quail. The vanilla pancakes were very delicious and my favorite part of the meal. The duck liver butter added a different dimension to the dish that was enjoyable. The shrimp and grits were good but spicy. The beef was also tender, and the pesto sauce was very good (mixed with the fried egg was great). I honestly don't really remember the quail. Overall the meal was very good, just not memorable as a brunch. I heard the Hot Chicken was good but way too hot (coming from someone that loves heat in their meal). Same with the soup across the table. Based on everything that came with the meal, it's definitely above the average brunch spot, but not somewhere that I'd be raving about for brunch. I'd like to come back for lunch/dinner and try again, though.
My tentative 5star lunch review from their first few weeks still holds true. This place fires on all cylinders. I came last night with a large group and was the obnoxious one. Hi, I'm on paleo. And yes, it is Monday, fried chicken night. Quelle miserable. Our waiter couldn't have been better: both in dealing with our large group and with my stupid dietary restrictions (can you tell I'm bitter about the chicken?). He was sure about confirming ingredients with the kitchen, gave some great recommendations, and we ordered up the beef heart pastrami, fennel and apple salad, and sides of brussels sprouts and carrots. The pastrami might have been the best thing to hit my tastebuds since starting this "lifestyle" and I will most certainly be back. Don't be scurred just because it says heart. It is delicious. The fennel and apple salad was pretty basic, but we had to omit the maple vinaigrette and I'm pretty sure that would have been mighty tasty. The sides of carrots and brussels sprouts were huge portions and the sprouts were possibly my favorite in the city. And yeah, that's really saying something. We had totally stuffed our gourds and then our waiter let us know that the chef would be happy to prepare us a steak or some other kind of entree that would be compliant to our diet, if we wished. Now that's pretty awesome. We were too far gone at that point, but I'm sure whatever he cooked up would have been great. I love the innovation here. I love that their fried chicken is served like a tower of breaded Southern heaven. I love that I can walk from my house, and I love the seasonal menu. I really need to come here more.
(5)
Kim N.
I've only been here for brunch, which was great, but I'll wait until I return for dinner to hopefully give this place 5 stars. I'm definitely a fan of One Eared Stag so far. I love everything about this place: simple decorations, amazing food, and great service. We tried: ~ Poutine - fries, gravy, poached eggs - yummy but not the best poutine I've tried so far ~ Chef's Breakfast: vanilla pancakes w/ duck liver butter & cane syrup (different but delicious), greek yogurt w/ berries & granola (decent), steak & egg over broccoli (not a fan of the steak), fried quail & grits (AMAZING!) ~ Bone marrow w/ beef heart hash, eggs, & bacon marmalade - yummmm! I recommend making a reservation or arriving right when they open to avoid waiting for a table. There's plenty of parking on the street and at Marta. Can't wait to return for dinner.
(4)
Courtney P.
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while. We visited back in August. We were told to go here for brunch, but went for dinner instead and were not disappointed. Amazing staff, very unique and delicious cocktails, good wine list. HUGE portions of food, with items on the menu that you are not going to find anywhere else. Menu changes daily, but the meat stick is always available and it was delicious. My husband got the tuna collar which we have never seen before. It had so much meat on it and was really great. Already can't wait to go back.
(5)
Jerry T.
I've had my eyes on One Eared Stag for a while now. It's one of those places I find myself flipping through their menu sometimes because they have such crazy dishes(it changes daily). Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to come with some adventurous yelpers for Brent H.'s number series UYE. We came on a Monday night. Like many people have mentioned, Monday is fried chicken night. In addition to the regular menu, you can order fried chicken on this night only. The fried chicken is out of sight, and it's a steal compared to regular prices. $13 for half a chicken, which is a ton of meat. It's pasture-fed and coated in a fairly thick layer of breading. I'm not sure how they grow such large chickens on pastures but it's huge. I would say my favorite small plate was the hot chicken. The coating is a similar consistency to the fried chicken, but it has a different blend of spices including curry and no shortage of sodium. Our waiter mentioned that it's won a few awards. The poutine was delicious, but aren't they always? The charcuterie tray was excellent and pretty reasonably priced. It comes with a selection of pickled vegetables made in house (carrots and ramps this time). I think the cheapest appetizer was the bowl of warm marcona almonds and olives which comes in at $7. I could have eaten a pound of those. Thinking back on the meal, I didn't really eat any of the vegetables but they looked stunning. They have quite a bar here. There are a number of creative cocktails, a great wine list, and a handful of delicious craft beers on tap. Service is great. Parking is on the streets, which can be hard to find depending on what time you come. If you are the adventurous sort and keep an open mind, chef Robert Phalen will take you for a culinary ride unlike anything else around.
One Eared Stag was simply phenomenal. Everything was great and beyond my expectations. Came here with a bunch of Yelpers for Brent H's Numbers UYE series. POUTINE $11 This mountain of fries smothered in gravy was one of the best things that happened to me this evening. Seriously, you MUST order the poutine appetizer if it is on the menu. WARM OLIVES AND ALMONDS $7 The chef sent these out as a complimentary side, and they were really great! I am not a fan of olives, but this was delicious. The warm olive was really meaty and tasted like flavorful olive oil haha. TUNA TONNATO $13 This dish was completely unexpected in a disappointing way. The tuna was actually pureed into a sauce that the very tough fry bread was dipped in. BEEF HEART PASTRAMI $12 This was mouth-wateringly delicious. We have never had such a flavorful piece of pastrami. In addition, the toast that soaks in the amazing juice from the onions and pastrami is SO good. And to top it off (literally), they have a soft poached egg on top. ohhhh yeahhhh PASTURED HOT CHICKEN $8 This is the most flavorful and tender chicken that I have ever had in my life, and I can say that with confidence. It is rated in the AJC, so we ordered it for our table. The spice is definitely very flavorful and hot, but without the burning feeling. AHH you must also order this appetizer. FRIED CHICKEN SPECIAL (only available on Mondays) $13/20/30 The fried chicken is available for 3 prices/sizes. $13 for half, $20 for a full, and $30 for two whole chicken. When my plate came out, I thought they brought out the 2 chickens because it was a massive pile of chicken, but it actually was the half chicken. The half is enough to feed two people. The breading was pretty thick , and the chicken was moist. Seriously good chicken, but I prefer the flavor of the hot chicken more. I love the cauliflower puree - it's like butter :) BROWN BUTTER SPONGE CAKE $9 Yummy fluffy yet dense chocolate cake with semi-sweet butter cream. Delicious. SERVICE Our waiter was hilarious and would subtly crack jokes throughout the night. After he brought out our to-go boxes, he asked, "So, is everyone ready to order their entrees now?" Very attentive, witty, and cute. ATMOSPHERE It is a slightly hipster spot. Very clean, yet quirky with the wall full of wild game heads. They use fancy Calvin Klein plates! And mason jars. Yeah, that type of place. It would make a great date spot, a fancier catch up spot with a friend, or a nice place to impress the parents. Overall, really great experience and I hope to eat there again God-willing. Now I'm going to go lie down and have a heart attack from all that fried chicken. [6 of 100]
(5)
Autumn S.
This review is for one of the best, seems undiscovered ( it's never crowded when I am there), brunches in town. The vibe here is totally relaxed and almost feels like you are hanging out at a friends house on a lazy Sunday afternoon, a friend who makes perfectly scrambled eggs no less. That being said, if you are looking for food to be delivered quickly or hurried service, this is probably not the place for you. If you need a place to linger over redneck mimosas( beer and OJ), stay a while and listen to the awesome soundtrack one of the servers will be humming to. Now for the food, you really can't go wrong. Vanilla Pancakes served with thick minerally cane syrup and plenty of thick bacon hidden between each fluffy round were gobbled up by everyone at the table. The wagyu beef hot dog with fried egg and amazing chili was also a table favorite. And my friend,who never eats grits, finally understands why the rest of the world loves them after trying the bowl here which were tasty, buttery, and simple- no globby cheese or too much cream. This place will start to be on heavy rotation for me on my lazy Sundays!
(5)
Emily H.
My husband chose this place as part of his Numbers UYE series, and I'm so glad that he did! My first impression of the place in walking in and sitting down was that it was very simple, yet had an elegance about it. Everything seemed thought out with great care, down to the recycled menus in which we ordered from. The food matched the decor to me in that way, with it's simple elegance. To me, food should be simple, and the ingredients should speak for themselves. That's exactly what we got here, and everything was amazing! I had the fried chicken, since Monday was their fried chicken night. They said they even reserve a special cast iron skillet just for the Monday night chickens. I was also amazed when my portion of half a chicken came to the table and it seemed more like a whole bird! Definitely got my money's worth. I was also impressed with the way that the staff catered to the needs of our friends at the table. They modified some dishes to make them paleo-friendly, and our waiter knew everything there was to know about the ingredients on the menu. Speaking of our waiter, Christopher (with a C-H) was awesome. He never seemed annoyed at our large party and multiple requests and kept cracking jokes with us, making sure we all had a great time. And we did! Thank you, One-Eared Stag, for making me enjoy Mondays!
(5)
Draft M.
Burger lived up to both hype and expectations. It's a gigantic double...so be ready. Cool modern-retro vibe to the place, with an excellent bourbon selection. Limited drafts. Recommend.
(4)
Ani W.
So glad for this place. Where else can I find sardine in the menu? Friendly atmosphere and kids friendly. Definitely will be back over and over again.
(5)
Ron M.
Best bartenders and wait staff, BEST oysters in Atlanta. Rockin hanger steak (except with the red sauce). Heather the bartender is fabulous. Love this place.
(5)
j s.
Fabulous restaurant. Service, food, and atmosphere were all terrific. I was with a party of 8 and everyone was very satisfied with the food and service they received. The noise level is LOUD, but I would go back for the food.
(5)
Kristin B.
I am very, very tempted to dock a star because they were out of the rabbit entree I really wanted to try, but just cannot bring myself to give this place anything less that five stars because everything was amazing. Our dining companions were running late, so we grabbed a stool at the bar and started with a bottle of red with a name I wish I could remember, poured by a bartender whose accent and friendly service I will definitely remember. My meal began with a grilled caesar salad, described on the menu as "grilled caesar salad, white anchovy, brioche, 6 minute farm egg." Oh. my. gah. If all salads tasted this good, I could become a vegetarian. The 6 minute egg was essentially a soft boiled egg they had managed to extract from the shell while keeping the egg whole and in an eggy shape, topped with a sprinkling of coarse salt. The egg white was cooked solid, but when you cut into it, the yolky goodness coated the salad, a fun play on traditional caesar salad flavors. Even the croutons were amazing, made with a sweet, porous bread that added a new dimension to this classically inspired dish. Since the last serving of the aforementioned rabbit entree went to the gentleman dining solo that ordered seriously five minutes before us, I go another appetizer as my entree, the salt and pepper prawns and a side of the pork fat roasted cauliflowers. They were at least six fat shrimp (with their heads on) in my appetizer sized portion, which along with the big bowl of cauliflower seasoned with capers, mint, and chili, made a more than generous meal. When we got to dessert, I stole a bite of a friends apple buckle (crumbly and light and served warm), but thought I had the best dessert of the table in my chocolate pot de crème, served with an almond & cumin short cake. The flavor profiles in this dessert were unbelievable. The cumin added a curry like flavor to the shortcakes that somehow worked perfectly with the not-really-sweet chocolate crème. Our server did a great job putting up with my less adventurous friends who may have been a *bit* overwhelmed with a menu that did not have many similarities to their usually dining haunts. I think we also amused the chef, who was smiling from behind the open kitchen window as we pulled out our iPhones to google what "en cocotte" meant. However, even the somewhat picky eaters in our group left satisfied, and my wanna-be foodie self was on a food high for the next 24 hours. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Nells R.
After hearing great things and seeing an aged ribeye for two on their online menu, I decided to try them out. Much to my disappointment, we were told once seated that the ribeye was not on the current menu and the website hasn't been updated in a while. Since drinks were already ordered (very good drinks at that), we decided to stay and try something else. I got the pork loin and my friend got the flat iron steak. Holy Moly!!! They were both delicious! So glad I decided to stay. For dessert we got the buttermilk pie and coffee- also yummy. I enjoyed my meal thoroughly and can't wait to return. My only complaint is the website-if the menu constantly changes, the online menu should be kept up to date
(5)
Abraham K.
Let me make this real simple for all of you. This place has the worst food in Atlanta. Period. Everything I ate here tasted like "you fill in the expletive"! I have no earthly idea how this place has gotten a 4 star rating other than the employee along with the owner spend their entire day giving themselves 5 stars. AWFUL. They should pay you for the vile crap they put on a plate and expect you to eat. Don't eat here. Consider yourself warned!!!!
(1)
Spencer L.
Just had an amazing meal here! I'm planning my next visit now. Previously had visited for brunch and was very impressed but tonight's dinner went way beyond expectations. The setting is very open, airy and inviting. They spread the tables out so you don't feel like you're bumping into your neighbor yet gives a very cozy feel so you don't feel Isolated---just right. We started with the celery salad. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity to balance the full flavor of the dressing. Perfectly sized celery so no bite felt like too much work to crunch through. The apples were sliced paper thin and had a tartness that complimented the entire every forkful. The golden rice was so tasty--delicate pieces of crab lumped into perfectly cooked rice. Definitely a winner. My wife had the steelhead which was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The broth was so rich and flavorful, fish was perfectly Cooked and tasted incredibly fresh. Each bite of clam, bacon and potato were incredible. Such a rewarding dish and never overpowering in cream sauce. I had to try their burger--wow, wow, wow. Greasy enough to be legit yet did not fall apart. The cheese was melted perfectly into every meaty bacon laced bite. The thin sliced onion complimented instead of took over and the bun was a perfect vehicle to hold that awesome flavor in place. Drinks were great, service outstanding. A restaurant that Atlanta should be very proud of.
(5)
Nancy R.
Street parking sucks but the restaurant is great! Don't let that deter you from coming here. Also, my friend and I had to google a lot of the words on their menu prior to coming, so that we had an idea of what to order. Be advised, the server that we had was very patient and answered all our questions. FOOD: After a few suggestions from our server, I started with the appetizer flott tuna tonnato, lomo, bottarga, arugula, pickled eggplant, fry bread, which is shaved tuna dried with slivers of pickled eggplant with a creamy sauce. Delicious! I would've liked a larger portion of that for my dinner. For dinner, I had the escolar en cocotte, paddlefish roe, potato, savoy cabbage, cippolini onion which is a fish cooked in a soupy sauce with potatoes, baby onions, cabbage and roe. I didn't this dish would come out like this but I was pleasantly surprised that all the flavors tasted good together. Overall, this place is awesome!
(4)
Nicholas G.
Come early. Awesome food. Laid back. Try the burger if they don't sell out. Best in the city.
(5)
Richard H.
Great ambiance, located in one if the older neighborhoods in Atlanta, lots of white, decorated with antler mounts as you would suspect from the name. But it's probably one of the best bars to grab a fine dinner, and has a loyal following of locals. All of the bartenders are awesome, so very good service. Plus, not hard to get a seat or table. Very creative and dependable cuisine. I usually love everything I order, and it holds up to the finer restaurants I have been to (including Michelin-starred). I recently had the pork shoulder roast with padron peppers and wild chanterelles and it was excellent. But I've also had several of their fish dishes and the duck confit and greatly enjoyed each.
(4)
Alan J.
Amazing food. Service is a little slow verb with open tables. Gaelic shrimp and rabbit rillettes were delicious.
(4)
Stephie Z.
Their menu changes daily so its not really worth it to describe the food in detail, but the hot chicken small plate I had during this last visit (apparently a remnant from Mondays fried chicken night) was delightfully delicious. It's one piece of fried and dipped in spicy sauce chicken atop a thick slice of buttered toasted bread and topped by some fresh pickles slices and a sprig of dill. This and a side makes for an amazing meal. Cheers to the good service provided by server and bartender. I have never had a bad meal here. The only thing I would caution is that the menu has a lot of 4 leggers that sneak their way in to dishes so if you are a veg your options will be limited.
(5)
Kevin J.
One Eared Stag is aptly named with half of the menu missing a bit of it's counterpart. The dishes are unique with simple flavors stemming from fish and game on the menu. I think it's best to describe this place as an upbeat camping experience. The decor is well established and simple with clean lines and low-lights. The menu, although extensive reminds me of hunting your meals in the wilderness and throwing your meal on a plate. Half the dishes come with a piece of toast or bread and the other half skips the deboning or skinning of any meat. A vital piece of information missing from the vocabulary. I wish that the refinement was there for a 4th star addition but this place is still lacking. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The best part about this restaurant has to be the drinks. So stop on in and grab a wet one. Then you can judge for yourself.
(3)
Gabriella H.
While my husband had some issues with the name of the restaurant (adamantly insisting "One Eyed Stag" sounded cooler), we took no issue with the food itself. After a long drive from Nashville, this was our first stop for a late brunch. It was disconcertingly quiet at 12:30. The lack of people made me a bit wary, but this only translated to cheery and quick service. Michael had the duck confit, and I ordered the shrimp, grits, sofrito, ham, and poached egg. His dish was delicious, and mine, I have to say, was probably the best version of shrimp and grits I've ever had. All of the components worked really well together, and my only complaint was that there was not enough grits (or maybe I needed bread?) to accommodate all of the saucy goodness on my plate! (It was a very, very saucy shrimp and grits.) We ended the meal with a very generous serving of yummy and warm vanilla donuts. The place gets four stars because, aside from my dish, everything else was what you would expect from a yummy hipster brunch spot. It was satisfyingly good rather than "must come back tomorrow!" Also, they were out of the ingredients for the first cocktail I ordered which didn't make sense because I recognized every component of the drink, and they can all be found at the typical large-scale liquor store. Would I go again? If I lived in ATL, I think it would make my list of brunch places on rotation, but as a tourist, I'm ready to stop by someplace new next time.
(4)
Greg R.
I went there last night with a group of my family. I'd never heard of this place before. The place has the unusual decor of stuffed animal heads. You must ask the server the story behind the name of the establishment. The menu,,, can be difficult to to understand so be prepared to discuss it with your server. The presentation of all the food items was great. Lots of different flavors threw in the mix of the foods. So, if your looking for something a little different then this is a place to try. One con I have is the price. I was not expecting a bowl of collard greens to cost SIX bucks. They were sweet, spicey and full of meat pieces but a little pricey. It was fun to have went but I can't see this as a regular hang out spot.
(3)
Vickie T.
I feel like if a restaurant/bar is open it should serve food. How misleading is 11 to 11? If you mostly want to drink this is your place. If you want food... Hmmm call ahead to make sure they are cooking. They had great reviews on yelp but I question if the eaters were just drunk or if the food is actually good. For myself I enjoy food. Had I known they stop serving food and only serve alcohol I would not have driven an hour and half to attempt their food. Not to mention I was told the kitchen closes at 3 and I arrived at 2:45 which is just annoying as it does not tell you that the kitchen closes on yelp. Ugh. Would have liked to try it but my 2 minute encounter, I was not impressed. Doubt if I would try to eat here.
(2)
Rob S.
We enjoyed the food but thought the service was lacking. Perfect example: Server: Do you know what you would like to eat? Me: It's our first time here, can you recommend a couple of small plates to get us started while we look over the menu? Server: Well, is there anything you don't like to eat? Me: I am not a fan of organ meats, liver for example. Server: Uh, well that's not an issue because we don't serve that type of thing here. Me: (dead air as I look down at the menu and see two small plates that incorporate liver). Ok, any other suggestions? Overall, service was abrupt and generally unhelpful. But the food was good. Maybe our server was having an off night.
(3)
Cameron G.
Fantastic food. I was pleased to see that they had a good vegetarian option. Usually expensive/fancy places like this either don't have a vegetarian meal or offer the most boring meal imaginable. This isn't the case for OES.
(5)
Carrie B.
While it's a pricey joint, I'm definitely a fan of OES! They have a pretty great cocktail and wine list and just on the Pork Shank and Chicken Liver Parfait with Green Tomato Jam I would give them 5-stars! The service has always been great for us, very attentive and professional, offering suggestions that have generally hit the mark. We have tended to go for larger groups and I've always been impressed with their handling of such.
(5)
Lisa L.
I had my first experience at One Eared Stag yesterday and I'll definitely be back for lunch and/or dinner. Brunch was superb and I think this might be my new "go to" spot for a weekend mid-day meal, for a couple reasons. I met some girlfriends yesterday at noon and we were seated right away. I'm a fan of One Eared Stag's casual, homey, country atmosphere. Maybe it's because I grew up in Iowa and had a lot of farmer relatives, but it just says "family" to me with all the white and the wood and the jars of pickled this and that on the shelves. We started with coffee as we browsed the menu of interesting items. One of my friends asked about the Fried Izzy's Scamorza (ya mama's a Scamorza!) and our server explained that it was the chef's interpretation of mozzarella cheese sticks, using smoked mozzarella. How delightful! There were some other quirky menu items, but I zoned in on the 2 Black Pepper Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy. I confess I was skeptical about a small plates brunch, especially since everything was so inexpensive, and I pictured a couple of miniature biscuits with a ladle of gravy. So, to be on the safe side I ordered the Two Featherwise Farms Pasteurized Eggs, cooked over easy. I appreciate value when dining out and let me tell you, I sure got my money's worth with this $10 meal. I got 2 full-sized biscuits with a generous portion of creamy, silky, well-seasoned, sausage-packed gravy. My eggs were cooked perfectly medium and were the ideal accompaniment to the biscuits and gravy. Talk about stick to your ribs. I didn't want to stop eating this meal, even though I was full halfway through it. We all ordered the biscuits but my friends also went for the Anson Mill Grits with Marrow Butter and the Eden Farms Berkshire Bacon. Those grits, y'all... so decadent with that marrow butter. They're almost sinful. The bacon was delicious...thick cut yet crispy. Interestingly enough, One Eared Stag advertised their brunch and Falcon's game on their Facebook page, and it seemed odd that there would be TVs there. At first, I thought it a weird combination, but after eating there I could totally see myself lounging around for a few hours, sipping on Bloody Marys while cheering on the Falcons. Ideally, I could wear my pajamas like I would at home. ...Wonder if that's an option. I don't normally give out 5 stars to a place at which I've only dined once. But One Eared Stag has me hooked on their comfortable atmosphere, their playful approach to food with quality ingredients, their generous portions, friendly service and fair prices. I'm really looking forward to spending more time here.
(5)
Jason D.
Visited here with a couple of foodie friends for lunch. There weren't a lot of people there, so it was quiet and nice. Service was great. I ordered the hanger steak with mixed greens, and it was very tasty. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly. Loved the interior and can't really think of anything to complain about. I'll definitely be back.
(5)
Kristin P.
I loved One Eared Stag! I decided to take my boyfriend here for his birthday and I'm very glad I did. We had a delicious dinner (I had the swordfish and he had the fried chicken) and the portions were huge, the prices were reasonable, and our waiter was nothing but helpful and friendly. The one thing I have to complain about is that I called ahead and said it was for a birthday dinner and that they could bring out a chocolate dessert (I was willing to pay for it obviously) at the end with a candle. Unfortunately, when we arrived and I told the hostess the name the reservation was under - she didn't even look at her book (I guess because it wasn't busy?) and just took us to a table. The waiter never mentioned my boyfriends birthday and we had to order the dessert just like it was a normal night. Since this restaurant is above my usual price point and it was definitely a splurge meal, that was the only dissapointment. We had our extra food boxed up and like I said service was excellent. I love that they change their menu daily and take advantage of local produce and meat. I would definitely come here again!
(5)
Pedro S.
The hidden gem in Atlanta dining. The menu has some of the most clearly articulated flavor profiles anywhere to be found. Also, try the mussels! Easily the best I've ever had.
(5)
Sarah N.
I have to admit, I was feeling a little bitter when I walked into One Eared Stag. I have been harboring irrational hopes that Shaun's would magically appear back there one day and wasn't quite ready to let go. Until I walked in the door, that is. The environment was warm and cozy, the staff fun and attentive and the food excellent. I've almost forgotten about Shaun's duck fat fries...almost... Drinks: strong wine list, great cocktails (I'd recommend the Apple Brandy on a cold night for sure). Apps: We had the beet salad (the only dish of the night that I didn't care for), the chicken liver pate (excellent), and the pasteurized egg (hollandaise sauce? yes, please!) Meals: I ordered the dog snapper (excellent, albeit a little spicier than I thought it would be), and the table also had the duck (cooked very well with stellar polenta), and the hanger steak (cooked perfectly and really well balanced by the parsnip puree). They didn't have a vegetarian entree on the menu and when we asked our server about it, he had the kitchen make a fabulous dish with veggies, quinoa and a succulent sauce - arguably the best meal at the table. Sides: the brussels sprouts were very well done as was the broccoli. If we had more room in our stomachs (and on the table at that point), I think we would have doubled up on these. Dessert: the only part of the meal that fell a little flat. The rice pudding was pretty standard, as was the pecan pie. The pot de creme was solid, although chocolate isn't really my thing. Service: Our server (Joe, I believe) was incredibly patient, attentive and relaxed. If the rest of the team is like him, I am extremely impressed. Parking: street parking can be a little tricky to find and, unless I missed something, they do not offer valet during the week.
(4)
Jeff M.
There are many things I like about One Eared Stag, but there are two things that I love: the patio and the bacon. The outdoor seating area is behind the main dining areas, away from the street. On a Sunday morning in particular, there's something great about breathing in fresh air but at the same time have some degree of seclusion. Furniture outside is, well, patio furniture. You may need to fold a few napkins to keep the table sturdy and may have the occasional fly. My meal consisted of a fresh, local salad that was simple and delicious. Two cold water oysters from Martha's Vineyard and British Columbia were very good as well. But then came the main event: a BLT with River View Farms house-cured bacon. This is not your traditional BLT and this is no run-of-the-mill bacon. The thick-cut and juicy bacon turns the knob to eleven. Add pork fat mayo and a fried egg and there you have it: a damn excellent sandwich. As for a side, I'm a sucker for onion rings. They are really good here too. There is some deliciousness going on here!
(4)
Vanessa T.
Alls I'm gonna say is this here establishment altered my opinion of sardines. I've got to be honest, I've never even messed with the canned variety. But some tragic office lunch room encounters turned me off to even trying to uncover a good side to the oft-maligned fish -- fresh or not. I sampled One Eared Stag's rendition of sardines and I can assure you my now deceased, bad ass, one eared cat [no relation to the one eared stag], would have rightfully battled me for eating privileges. That said, these fish are hella bony and I just don't have the time or inclination to remove spines. But tasty? Yes. If they came without the whole internal skeletal structure, I'd go get them right now. The tomato gazpacho was the antidote for a hot summer afternoon: fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. It brought my internal temperature down enough that I had to bring it back up with the chicharrones. Their deep fried pork rinds were reminiscent of bubble wrap, airy pockets waiting to get smashed by willing teeth [I don't pop bubble wrap with my teeth. I use my hands. This is a fucked up metaphor]. They were a little cumbersome to eat because they were so big and the little vinegar filled mason jars were so small, but I turned it into an Olympic sport. Their newly unveiled dinner options demand return visits. Not to mention, there's still plenty of lunch options I still need to explore, like the lobster roll [and the pork belly. And the soft shell crab].
I was wary of this place because of the abundance of meat on its menu. But it's actually a very well rounded place that makes great dishes, even when that dish is a small plate appetizer. Warm almonds & olives sound boring but I guarantee you'll be scraping the bottom of the bowl looking for more. They complement the cured meats plate, which gives you a sampling of different thinly sliced animal bits. I wasn't personally a fan of the beer mustard it came with, which was very strong and almost sour to taste, but I can see the appeal for others. The scallops were very light and not too salty (a fault of lots of other places) and the hanging tender was one of the best pieces of steak I've ever had (only one other place I've been to in Wisconsin rivals it). The restaurant is warm and feels like one big lazy alcohol hazy dinner party. I didn't see anyone on a date actually, mostly just people in small groups of friends, although there is a bar you can sit at too. For dessert I had the vanilla tart with pecans, which was a perfect balance of flavors - not too sweet, not too heavy on the tongue - just like the rest of the meal. If I could say one thing to this place it would be: Brb. Wait for me.
(5)
Tom C.
This is a good restaurant, and it's worth going to. The food is very interesting and adventurous. Last night, I went there with a small group (it was a Tuesday night) and found an essentially empty restaurant. We were greeted immediately, and chose a table by the large front windows. The drinks are good - I had a "blue bourbon" which was a bourbon drink with a blueberry reduction that was not sweet and very good. The wine list is fine and reasonably priced. We had a Willamette Valley pinot noir, for $39. I ate a frisee salad and a "seafood stew" (which was basically a thick bouillabaisse). These were both good, though the frisee salad had a little too much bite to it. But, everything was good. The bouillabaisse was interesting and had some complex features (an interesting, thick tomato base, coupled with slices of fingerling potatoes and some hints of fennel). Dessert stinks. We split a dark chocolate brownie, which tasted like something out of a box, that had been sitting out of the box on the counter for a while. They definitely need to step this part of their game up. Now, the one thing that emerges on the Yelp reviews as a source of variability is the service, and these reviews are spot on. The service is what I could all quirky. We were greeted and seated right away. The waiter was a bit confused throughout the meal. In hindsight, I think this may have to do with the fact that the place has no menu. This must be challenging for the waiter. However, there were other quirky things, like the offer to see a dessert menu, to then be later informed there was no dessert menu. The waiter also kept coming over and filling up our wine glasses. I was still drinking my cocktail, so by the time I got around to my wine glass, it was....shall we say...full. But, if you can overlook these features of the service and go for a nice meal, it's very worth it. Total dinner, before tip, for four people, with drinks and a bottle of wine: $210.
(3)
Donald L.
A disappointing experience for a restaurant that may be good. In the middle of the week we began our weekly debate over where to go for dinner Friday night. After a long discussion we settled on the One Eared Stag in an effort to check the "hot chicken" off the list of must have dishes in Atlanta. When Friday night arrived we drove over anticipating a delightful dinner. Upon arrival we noted that the "hot chicken" was not on the menu. It is one of those places where the menu changes often and the hot chicken is only available a few times a week. Not this Friday. Ok, no problem. We settled on a meat plate app with pickled veggies. Seemed awesome and then also ordered the spinalis and the squab. When the squab arrived it had been sprinkled with jalapeño peppers and was very spicy even for me. Julie doesn't like peppers and was surprised that it had them because it wasn't listed on the menu as having peppers or being spicy. No problem, we swapped plates and she had the spinalis and I had the hot pepper squab. After the main we settled on a brown butter sponge cake which was buttery and sugary and delightful. We also had a coffee where I was again disappointed to learn that that they don't serve artificial sweetener. At the end of the evening, I felt like I had what they wanted not what I wanted. The mains were not what we went for and then when we settled for our second choice they were prepared off menu and not to our liking. The final insult was that I couldn't even get a get a decent cup of coffee. I'm all for pretentiousness and adventure when the meal is a pleasant experience, unfortunately this was not.
(2)
Charlene W.
At the end of March, I went to One Eared Stag for Inman Park Restaurant Week. I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while, so I was glad to finally have the chance. The restaurant itself was nicely laid out and the back patio would be great for a summer meal. As with most restaurant week menus, it was a limited selection of their normal menu with a few special items thrown in. At $25, this menu was a great bargain. I started off with the duck liver parfait with rhubarb relish and toast and my friend had the pork chicharone with powdered kimchi. Both of the portions were large for an appetizer. I didn't have nearly enough toast to finish the plate and the rhubarb relish went perfectly with the foie gras. I ended up taking home the remaining foie gras. The pork chicharone was airy and crisp and the kimchi powder really helped give it the flavoring it needed. I preferred my dish to the chicharone, which I felt would've been a little one note for such a large portion -- both were excellent though. For the entree, both my friend and I got the beef wellingtongue -- a play on beef wellingtons using minced beef tongue. It was a fun twist to a classic dish and I thought the beef tongue worked perfectly. The puff pastry on the outside was fluffy and light, but the bordelaise sauce was a little on the salty side. Overall though, I thought the dish was well executed, creative, and delicious. Finally for dessert, I had the vanilla panna cotta with preserved peach. I'm a huge fan of panna cotta, so I couldn't resist the urge to order it. The taste was absolutely phenomenal. While I liked the presentation in the mason jar aesthetically, I felt like it was impractical to dig the panna cotta out of the jar. Trying to cut up the peach on top of the panna cotta with my spoon was also difficult. My friend had the apple buckle with vanilla cream, which was good too. While a more predictable dessert, it was done extremely well and the vanilla cream really amazing. The large servings, delicious and creative dishes really make this place remarkable. The back patio would be the perfect place to have some drinks and share a few plates with some friends. I will definitely return to One Eared Stag -- both to sample the normal menu and for restaurant week.
(5)
E L.
I've been looking forward to trying this place for months. I'm still looking forward to trying it for dinner. But I really enjoyed the brunch here. I was shocked that there was NO WAIT at noon on a Sunday. I love the space. We ended up in the corner by the window which was absolutely perfect for a drizzly day (see if you can plan that ;) ). The food was excellent. I had the sausage and polenta plate and ordered a side of biscuits. First of all, they give you TWO not one (so I could take it home and eat it an hour later!) and they were incredible. Second of all, the portion on the main plate was pretty serious too and I'm a big eater. Wonderful French press coffee with multiple blends to choose from. And great service from gorgeous people. Can't wait to come back.
(5)
Sophie H.
Finally got a chance to try this place. Quite good! The celery salad has to be one of the tastiest salads I have eaten in a long time - yes a celery salad - it's that good. The pork belly lettuce wraps were awesome and the duck entree was tender and perfectly seasoned. The duck liver parfait and bone marrow were also very tasty. Definitely will be back - great place to sit and relax while you nosh - everything is made to order fresh.
(4)
Tramaine W.
I really wanted to rate this place highly, it had all the signs of a place I would rate highly. Chic decor, friendly staff, and other high reviews on Yelp. Sadly this review is lacking because of the food and that's what you're most interested in, right? The flavor just didn't do it for me. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else gobbled his stuff up but my taste buds were not impressed or happy. I pretty much had to force myself to try to finish my food, I didn't finish btw. I had the BLT and the chickpea fries. The chickpea fries were interesting but not tasty. The bacon in the BLT was too overpowering and the egg yolk running on my bread did nothing for me. So there is my humble review, the flavor profile and new age menu doesn't work for me.
(2)
Judy C.
Have eaten very good meals here but tonight I was disappointed in my entree of duck leg and thigh, very tough and chewy. The waiter made it sound much better than it was. My cocktail was skimpy in size, and quail (fried) was like buffalo wings but way more expensive. I told the waiter and a manager of my concerns, nobody seemed to care or offer to do anything.
(2)
Jennifer B.
Had a great dinner last night with the girlfriends. When I first sat down after a challenging work day, I looked at the menu and thought, there is nothing on this menu that appeals to me. Boy, was I wrong. I ate things I've never before considered - fried smelt? Delicious. Peppers with sesame seeds - I couldn't stop eating them. Trotter fritters? What is that even? It's yummy. I also had some more familiar and also delicious food - the summer salad was perfection - almonds, chunks of bacon, cherry tomatoes and soft lettuce. They also had a dish of just perfect heirloom tomatoes. And though they don't have a lot of desserts, we enjoyed two of them - a preserved strawberries shortcake and churros? fried doughnut strips with a chocolate ganache sauce. Add to that a darling, helpful and patient waiter plus a nice little wine list - and of course great girlfriend conversations and it all = a surprisingly perfect Monday evening out. The place is also very clean and pretty - clean as in clean lines and simple but very nice.
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osaga m.
So disrespectful. Got there at 10:50 and waited just outside the door for them to open. A few servers were outside setting up chairs. Just at 11 when they opened someone comes to the door and I'm expecting them to unlock the door and instead they post a handwritten sign that says "open @ 11:30". They didn't even give us the decency to come out and apologize for making us wait. This is consistent with their service. The food is fantastic, especially the burger, but when you snub a customer you get one star. The service as usual fails.
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Laura M.
I love this place! I got the Scoutmob deal for a 3 course meal with a beer for $30 and I left very happy. I sat at the bar with my friend and the bar tender was great! He was funny and very accommodating. I am an adventurous eater and appreciate different foods done in an interesting way. The interior was decorated for Christmas and it looked great. I wish it was closer to where I live so I could go there much more often.
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Charles S.
I ate at the Stag with four business colleagues so there was no tasting off each other's plates. The fried shrimp head appetizer is exactly what it says: shrimp heads friend t a crisp. A note from your doctor ought to be required before you order fried shrimp heads. The portion was huge (after all they are serving you something they would have thrown away otherwise). It was great for the first few minutes, until I realized that you can take anything -- okra, green tomatoes, potatoes, shrimp heads, potatoes -- and make it edible by frying it up and putting enough salt on it. I was envious of the friend to my left who was slurping down oysters on the half shell. The whole grilled yellow tail snapper was an excellent main course. Two of my colleagues had the skirt steak and said it was the best they had ever had. One Eared Stag -- there's a stuffed stag with one ear hanging over the bar -- was lovely. Nice service, Good waiter. Good company. Quiet enough to talk. Plenty of street parking.
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Jill-ann C.
I've been here three times now and all three times I had great food and service. I still have dreams about the curried okra from the first visit although it is no longer on the menu. The dining room is charming and the bar is a hipster haven. At least I'm told it is. As I've from Seattle, I don't really know what a hipster is. The champagne cocktail was perfection, by the way. If you like bourbon, One Eared Stag is your new home. If you like adventurous dishes, welcome home. If you're a vegetarian, well...good luck with that.
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Michelle T.
Was here in Sept 2013, so I'm sure the menu has changed. Enjoyed this delicious bean salad and split the lasagna for two. Fun upscale bar type atmosphere.
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Organic Wax A.
Over price, over rated, ordinary place. Waffle House offers better brunch menu.
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Delaine R.
Great food!
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Sally W.
Fabulous soup, not the place for a quiet dinner! Adventurous selection of meats. Dessert was tremendous. Ok the trout was horrible- but the other people in my party had the tongue and loved it. I would definitely go back! Thanks!
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Casey R.
The food was delicious. Amazing..can't wait to come back. Although..our food didn't come out as was supposed to, it was a good experience. Delicious
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Hendrik F.
The rudeness of the hostess (the brunette, working on the evening of July 26th) helped spoil what might otherwise have been a nice dining experience: having made a confirmed reservation via opentable, said hostess insisted upon our arrival that she had no reservation on record, and seemed terribly inconvenienced by the situation - and offered little by way of alternatives, even after we showed her the confirmation message. After trying to fob us off by seating us in the uncomfortable bar-area tables with metal stools we asked to be moved to the dining room. She begrudgingly and laconically obliged. When thanking her for her troubles (at point blank range) she ignored me with obvious and conscious disdain as shed brushed past within a foot. When repeating my "thank you" as she rudely walked past with averted gaze, she merely threw out a "yep" over her disinterested shoulder. Our waiter was very gracious, and the tuna collar phenomenal. Unfortunately, despite the good food, this hostess has left a most unpleasant taste with us , which we are likely to remember far longer than that of the tasty meal.
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Rich G.
I went back to One-Eared two other times. First, we took a great friend of ours who was visiting from out of town. She loved it. The food was equally awesome. But the other time I just stopped in for a quick lunch whilst literally waiting for the bus. No kidding. Warm chicken salad sandwich on croissant and a side was awesome. I had an appetizer of warm olives and almonds in rosemary infused olive oil. Ho-lee crap! Go. Go back. And go back again.
Small plates were world class--'six star' worthy. The radishes with marrow butter was perhaps the best dish I've ever had in Atlanta; the beef tartar and red shrimp were not far behind. The entrees were very good but did not measure up. The service was warm, and we could tell our waiter was proud of his establishment. Was a very good feeling.
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Wendy G.
My boyfriend and I recently went to dinner at One Eared Stag, something I planned as our Valentine's dinner, since my boyfriend is a chef and is a huge fan of offal. I had heard nothing but amazing things about the dining experience there and we were both so excited to finally try it out. I have to say, having dined out at many restaurants in Atlanta, my experience at One Eared Stag is probably the worst I've ever had. Between the service, cleanliness and general food preparation, we will never go back to eat there again, it was truly terrible. It started out nice enough - we were seated and our server Sonya K gave us menus. We ordered some starters (Welsh Rarebit and Rabbit) and our main courses (Pig Trotter and Scallops) and settled in for a nice dinner out. Another server came to our table, seemingly confused and acting strange - asking us if we had menus and if we needed them. She was blond with a Rockabilly look about her. We let her know we had already ordered and she wandered off. Odd, but maybe she was just being proactive to make sure we had been waited on. Better to be asked twice than not at all. As our server Sonya K walked about the restaurant, she made these really loud sound effect like noises as she walked by our table - like 'BLOOOOOP". It was really, really off-putting and just plain odd. She did this 3-4 times around us, I could hear her doing it down the hallway to the bathroom as well. Starters were fine, then we got to the entree. As Sonya was putting my plate in front of me - she says 'If you don't like this, I can get you something else'. What? She basically intimated that I wouldn't like what was served and again - really weird. Then my boyfriend cuts into his trotter, and it's full of bones. He's had trotter many times and at barbecue places and soul kitchens, it tends to have bones, but at places like One Eared Stag - a 4 star AJC reviewed restaurant - it should have been deboned. He asked Sonya to send it back to the kitchen and that he would like to order something else. She said 'Whatever you order is going to take a really long time to make' trying to talk him out of sending the dish back. He suggested a couple different entrees as alternatives and she shot them all down citing that it would take too long to cook. He got very frustrated and then asked her to pick something for him - but she had no suggestions. He then offered up ordering an appetizer instead - the mussels. As as a chef he knows it takes 3 minutes to fire up a plate of mussels and she again said - 'Yeah, that is going to take a really long time too' and left with the trotter dish. She then came back to the table about 5-10 mins later and brought the trotter dish back and said 'The chef says the bones are only on the one side, so you can eat the other side'. At this point it was either eat this returned dish or nothing at all - so we tried to make the best of it. I looked around for a manager, there was none to be found. Having worked in the restaurant industry for more than 10 years, he was shocked at how bad our server was and that the chef would send a dish back to the table and tell him to 'eat around the bones'. My dish was okay, it was 3 scallops that would normally be an appetizer - but sliced in half to make it look like an entree. The puree was nice, but it's definitely not a $30 dish. We did not order dessert, we looked around again for a manager as we were leaving - but no one was at the host stand or could be found. I went to the bathroom before we left and it was not clean. There was pee on the seat and it was generally dirty. I even sent an email to the restaurant to let them know about our experience there and received no response. We paid $100 for a truly terrible dining experience and we will not be back.
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Julia R.
You'll never find me quoting ESPN, or any other sports-themed show for that matter. However, the only thing that comes to mind is the NFL Monday Night Countdown's segment, "C'MON MAN," when I think about my dining experience at One Eared Stag. Tucked away on Edgewood Ave in a cute, quaint, Atlanta neighborhood surrounded by nice homes with large Southern porches, the restaurant oozes with warmth. Its massive mounted game on the walls near the bar and the "feels-like-home" dining area were perfect for our party of lucky number 13. For a Saturday night, I was surprised to see a significant number of open tables but reveled in the fact that I didn't have to shout in order to converse with my neighbor since overall, it was pretty quiet. I started with a glass of Livio Felluga Vertigo 2010, an unassuming red wine recommended by the waitstaff. At $15 per glass, I expected it to knock my proverbial socks off. If I had been wearing socks, let's just say that they would've remained on. The wine was magnificent, don't get me wrong...and $15 isn't that much for a glass of good wine. However, after consulting my Vivino app and realizing that I could have bought an entire bottle at Whole Foods for $13, I just felt duped. Maybe if I were more of a "wine snob," I could have avoided this road hazard from the get-go...but all I really have to say is, "C'MON MAN!" The dinner menu was stunning--combinations of ingredients and imagined tastes and textures that made me extremely eager to dive right in. The menu changes daily so there are no "specials"...EVERYTHING is special. My husband opted for the duck breast seared medium with Brussels sprouts and I chose the steamed escolar with black pepper hummus. The food was brilliantly (and perfectly) prepared. All of the ingredients were amazingly fresh and everything was prepared on order. So why only 3 stars you ask? If I leave a restaurant hungry after eating a meal, something is wrong. If I can potentially consume 2 entrees at one sitting, something is wrong. At ~$30-40 per entree, I would at least expect to feel satiated after a meal and having stalked the food scene in Atlanta for 3 years now, I know that this is possible at many a wonderful dining establishment. The value is sincerely lacking and despite fair warning from a good friend and fellow Yelper, at the end of the meal all I could say was, "C'MON MAN!" After rereading some of the Yelp reviews, I may give this place a second chance for brunch as it sounds fantastic from what the community has posted. If I do take the leap of faith, I can only hope that I'm left saying, "WAY TO GO, MAN!" instead. I don't really watch much ESPN anyway.
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Jon W.
The ultimate brunch spot. But make sure you have enough time to wait and enjoy your food because it does take a while to cook. I sampled most everything they had there, from the pigeon peas, rabbitt rillette, the anson mill grits (best grits ever!), and the chicken and waffles. This place doesn't disappoint, my taste buds loved the flavor of all the brunch items. Oh, order the Chefs Special ... it comes with a can of Schlitz and you get a great sample of a wide variety of food (extra bonus points).
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Sheria J.
Dine at One Eared Stag today for brunch. Walked in to very busy restaurant at first I was overwhelmed, but my partner and I decided what the hell lets give this place a shot. I've heard mixed reviews, but you will never know until you've actually tried. Besides, I wasn't getting back in my car looking for another place to go. Being once in the restaurant business myself, I do understand the frustration of a busy shift so I didn't let the fullness of the place deter me. It did take a while to be seated, but if you want to really eat you will wait so we did. Our server, Sonya was a little flustered when she did approach, but she did indicate that she would be right with us. When she did finally come back to the table she appologize and continued with service. Deep down I will say I was a little bothered, but an apology will go along along way, especially with me. So, to continue, my partner and I both ordered the Fabulous Chef's Breakfast! Applause to the Chef. Oh, by the way it came with a Shliz, if I spelled that right. Any way... to get to the point of this post, is to say that my over all experience of The Stag... hectic, loud, but for filling. To my servers there, I did feel for them, from the looks of things it must have been a day. But great job to my server and the others, she did a wonderful job considering how busy they were. I was once there. There are stll some of us out there that understand what you are going through. So all you need to do when dining at The Stag, is to just have patience, because once you receive your meal, you will be in HEAVEN! Besides, that is what we're there for!!!
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Amy T.
One of my favorite spots in atlanta. Food here is always innovative and exciting, stuff you wouldnt see on a menu at any other place. Great brunch and lunch menus too. As an added plus, i've seen robert phalen personally making the food in the kitchen every time i've been. Beautiful decor, attentive service and delicious drinks.
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Gina M.
It was my second time at One Eared Stag and was excited as our first experience was great. We had 8:30 reservations on a Thursday during restaurant week 2013 and were excited and eager to see the menu selection. Overall we were very pleased with the selection on the restaurant week menu and ordered off of that for $35 per person. Regarding the food and service, I would give it just an okay this go around. My boyfriends entree was way undercooked and he had sent it back. When the server brought it back to the table and he began to eat it we discovered that it was still very raw and inedible. Our server apologized, but offered nothing else to make this right. For the price and standard for this restaurant I was surprised and turned off of the lack of care from the server/establishment. In addition to that, the wait was on the longer side between courses which we chalked it up to a large party taking up the kitchen and most of the wait staff--we were there two and half hours in total. In the end we were disappointed that the experience wasn't stellar and that we didn't even enjoy our $130 dinner. We certainly don't mind spending that much, we just expect the overall food and experience to match up.
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Don W.
Update: after hearing about our experience, the manager refunded our entire bill -- a very nice gesture.
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Jennifer N.
Brunch on this past Sunday. I typically avoid Brunch menus since I despise eggs, but my friend wanted to eat here for the chef's special. I opted for the vanilla pancakes with bacon and butter. Oh my, there was so much. I think it was an 8 stack with bacon placed between each pancake. I could only eat half. I also didn't eat much of the bacon because it was thick and very fatty (not much meat on the bacon at all). The pancake syrup was very tasty. I did bring the other half home for breakfast on Monday. My friend had the chef's special. Everything on his plate looked great. He ate most of it. It also came with a can of Schlitz. The place was pretty empty at 1 so no waiting for a table which was nice. I want to go back to try dinner.
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V B.
Prior to our visit, I'd heard the One-Eared Stag had an inspired breakfast/brunch menu. However, we went there for an early dinner about 2 months ago, after my hair appointment with the amazing, goddess of hair, Marie, at Dada. I truly don't like to write a completely poor or negative review but, at times a bad meal, poor service, an intolerable amount of negligence and snobbery or a convergent combination of any of those, will demand a bit of brutal truth. The best thing (and maybe also one of the most bizarrely macabre things) about The One-Eared Stag for me was the fact that the namesake of the eatery is right there, staring down at you while you eat and drink, neither of which he can ever do again, poor soul. It was funny and not-so-much at the same time. The food was fair, pretty typical of the fare served at many of the more elevated gastropubs and casual New American Cuisine eateries elsewhere. We had an okay, albeit scant, charcuterie plate with 4 types of ham, crostini and 2 types of mustard as well as a smoked trout starter that was decent, but the specifics of which elude me at the moment - thus, not so memorable. Then we split the fried chicken entree, which is supposed to be a signature item on the menu. I believe the menu in general changes frequently, as it is a seasonal one in concept, and locally sourced. I appreciate the concept and the sourcing; I'd just prefer to see a bit more of that on the plate and less of it circling the drain of hipster, pedantic nonsense. But, onward... We are food lovers and have been to many restaurants of a similar ilk to One-Eared Stag. Some are phenomenal. Some are good, not great, but consistent. in rare cases, some are downright bad. Our experience at One-Eared Stag was close to the latter. We've also been blessed enough to be able to try food all over the world. I write the aforementioned caveats because we don't expect or want (most of the time) gargantuan portions of food on the plate. Yet, given the amount of elements listed to describe each dish we tried on the menu here, what we actually received was, quite honestly, paltry. Additionally, the chicken was over-seasoned and overcooked and that dish, also, seemed to be missing some of the elements it was advertised on the menu as having. We also tried a dessert that consisted of 2 teaspoons of ice cream, a very small piece of brittle and a tiny portion of cake. Had this dessert been created at a Michelin-starred restaurant, exquisite in its construction, content and delicacy - I would have been appreciative and my palate moved enough emotionally to accept the bill without cringing. But naught was the case. It was a decent little bite of something I couldn't fully appreciate because there wasn't enough of it to properly assess. Our server was a good guy - can't remember his name, but he wore glasses. He was the highlight of the evening, pleasant and low-key. The hostess - I guess she deserves the moniker - was too busy flitting about looking too cool and bored at the same time. She couldn't be bothered to actually seat us when we came in, another server did that. There was a guy floating around at the bar looking managerial and important - perhaps he was the owner - in either case, he was aloof and fairly rude to the Very Hungry Husband when we attempted to get some help with menus and questions. Oh - how could I forget - the menus for the dinner service weren't "ready", we were told when we sat down. So we waited a bit for those to be "ready". I'm assuming they were being printed due to changes or updates to the menu - understandable - but not so understandable after 5:30pm with dinner service about to start. We may return to try breakfast. But for now, a small bit of unsolicited advice to One-Eared Stag: you might try being a little less self-important and a put a little more on the plate and into making every patron feel like the experience was worth it when they receive the bill.
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Miglena I.
LOVE this place! The best little patio in the back and a few tables in front give it a neighborhood allure.. Feels a bit Viennese, or Zurich-like with its hard wood floors, and commune tables. Food is just outstanding! Menu changes seasonally and according to what the farms have delivered that day. Great surprises every day! Bar has a comprehensive Scotch menu. The wine choices are also special and delicious! Great great location and place for meeting friends (old and new). May be a bit loud for business meetings, but the conversation will circle around the food anyway, so business will have to wait! :)
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Antwanika S.
The food here was good, nothing amazing though. I heard they had the best fried chicken. It was good, but I've had better, especially in terms of seasoning. Service was great and the restaurant is cute. Oh get the champagne cocktail. It's good and strong for the price.
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Sean C.
I will start by saying One Eared Stag has an incredible menu. Unfortunately, that is not the only thing that makes a great restaurant. The service and atmosphere make it difficult to enjoy the experience. It is very loud and I had a hard time understanding the sever and conversation over dinner was minimal because my girlfriend and I got tired or repeating and talking over the tables around us. The service was ok at best. The menu has some interesting options, some offaly things that a novice diner may need some explanation of. This didn't happen. Nothing, not even a mention of the interesting selections. We ordered off the Restaurant Week Menu. Our first course arrive in a timely fashion and it was delicious (as i said incredible menu). I had the smelt and my date had the mussels. If you deiced to go, both are a must! The entree is where things really started to go south. We ordered all courses at the same time but our entrees arrives 45 min after our 1st course. I ordered the pork shoulder. It arrived pink and bloody in the center. It was cool to the touch. I asked the server if i could have it cooked to medium. When it came back it was still quite rare but I was hungry so I dove in. Half was edible, half was not. When I mentioned the server she said "Well, it was worth a shot". No comp on the check, no offer to remove my entree from the bill (or even a portion since I did eat half...). No drink or desert on the house. When going to a fine dinning restaurant and paying that kind of money for a meal, I expect perfection and can list a number of restaurants in the area that would have bent over backwards to make the customer fell, that despite the errors, they do appreciate our business and are truly embarrassed that a dish was inedible (even partially). This was the most unexceptable part of the experience. Desert was ok, but by this time I was so over the service and atmosphere. They could have coated it in gold leaf and i would have still been as disappointed. Next time I'm in the mood for adventurous eating, I will be taking my $120 dollars to Holeman & Fitch.
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Sean S.
Oops. I just ate the centerpiece. But it was delicious!
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Juichia C.
Pros: - Great atmosphere and interior decor - Good drinks and wine list - Interesting dishes - Friendly staff and good service - Frequent change in menu Cons: - we got 8 dishes including dessert in total, and only about half of them were great, the other half were underwhelming - menu item names use more "big" culinary words than necessary, so we literally had to ask the waiter what half the appetizer menu was - made reservation but weren't seated even close to on time - the cookies which came with the chocolate pot de creme dessert were HORRIBLE and tasted like body odor, no joke. even the waiter said "yea, i don't like those" when we inquired about what sort of cookies they are.... Recommends: - fried shrimp heads - black truffle risotto - duck breast Overall, a nice place to try out if you're into new, interesting foods.
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Sean L.
This was my first UYE event and wasn't sure what to expect. The restaurant itself is on the corner of a street across from Marta Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station. You can also park at the Marta station for free! The atmosphere is very inviting and the server was extremely friendly. He answered every question we had and even cracked a few jokes with us. The food itself was delicious! Poutine - a plateful of fries covered in gravy and was really good. Not too salty and didn't get too soggy from the gravy. Tuna tonnato - not what I had expected and it was definitely different. The tuna part is the sauce and you eat it with fry bread. Hot chicken - this was by far the best dish I had that night. The chicken was super juicy and tender with a really yummy seasoning that I would definitely go back for. Definitely get this if you can. Almonds & olives - I personally hate olives, but the way these were prepared I could eat them all night. The olives and almonds make a wonderful combination. Fried chicken - This is only served on Mondays. The chicken comes in three serving sizes half chicken ($13)/whole chicken ($20)/2 whole chickens ($30). When they brought out the chicken I thought they had made a mistake. It was a lot of chicken. I can usually eat a lot and I ordered only half a chicken and had leftovers for the next day. The chicken was good, the cauliflower puree that came with it was even better, but I would personally take the hot chicken over the fried chicken.
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Lucy W.
Distinctive flavors and high quality ingredients"..I returned to try dinner at One Eared Stag. Tried the grilled caesar salad, which was very weird and kind of skimpy...I liked the 6 minute egg with the runny yolk though. Vanilla soaked dates with pecans was very tasty...I heard that pecans could be foraged/stolen in Inman Park, wonder if these were?!? Entree- Hefty piece of sea bass was wonderfully cooked and simple, though the sour pickled corn didn't really compliment the fish. Fried collar of the sea bass was a dramatic presentation but I wasn't a huge fan. I did love the dessert though...my sweet tooth strikes again. Smooth chocolate pot de creme with cumin favored shortbread-like cookies...very unique but the flavors work well together. Service was excellent. The noise level was very loud, as the dining room and bar area was completely full.
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Dana L.
My husband and I went here last night to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. We live very close by and were waiting for an opportunity to try the place. We both started out with salads, he got the celery salad and I had the winter greens salad. Both were delicious! The celery was more on the tart side and the winter greens on the sweeter side. Both were full of ingredients that worked beautifully together--very sizable portions also. For my main course I got the fried chicken, which at only $12 for three large pieces and two sides was a steal. The grits were very buttery and creamy and the cauliflower was more like vegetables in disguise. I would have liked them to be a little less over prepared. My husband went with the chicken sausage and enjoyed his as well. The pork belly wasn't needed on the plate though. I also want to mention they have weekly wine specials and sell bottles for $20. The Spanish garnacha red wine we had we delicious and complemented our meal well. Our sever Adam was a delight!
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Ritch B.
Where Abbatoir left off with the snout-to-tail concept, One Eared Stag picked up. I'm adventurous and love stepping out of the box...but it needs to pay off. I have to say I was disappointed. I had fried shrimp heads. I'm from South Carolina. If shrimp heads were supposed to be eaten, we would have done it before. I just confirmed there's a reason that part is thrown out...it's just not the kind of thing you want to eat...even if it IS deep fried. The shrimp bisque (presumably where the good part of the shrimp was used) was unexpectedly salty and brusque. That's an odd way to describe food...but if you try it, you'll know what I mean. The bisque is served with fish roe on the side that...believe it or not...actually DECREASED the saltiness of the bisque itself and provided some balance to the dish. That said, the great majority of the bowl went back to the kitchen with the dirties after the rest of my table had sampled it and refused to finish it off. Not off to a good start, I followed up with the seafood/shellfish trifecta of mussels. They were fine. Not remotely as good as JCT's on the west side...but ok. My party of five went on a Thursday night. The sound level, even on a non-weekend night, was so loud I gave up trying to follow any conversation...and someone at the table actually had to request that the lighting be turned down to prevent blinding from a misaimed spotlight. I really sound high-maintenance now...and I'm REALLY not. Now for the good stuff...it's a beautiful space. I hate giving bad reviews.
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Linda S.
Such a gem; don't know why it doesn't get more "buzz." More than any other place I've eaten in Atlanta (or just about anywhere) I come away feeling that every single element on every plate has been carefully thought through to create a surprising, balanced, flavor experience. On our recent visit, the dining room was nearly empty at 6:30 on a Saturday, though there were several folks at the bar. We shared Kobe short rib tartare (perfect), smoked eel fritter (fine, with a great lemon curd sauce, but not as exotic and amazing as I'd hoped) and the duck breast entree (spectacular). Sharing the plate with the perfectly seared and seasoned duck were fresh, salty ramps, thinly sliced green tomatoes for a perfect hit of acid, sweet strawberries, earthy beets, and probably a couple of other things I'm forgetting. Cocktails are fine, wine list is great. Prices are high, portions are small. Atmosphere is relaxed and yet professionalism and high standards shine through. The menu offerings and overall experience are exceptional.
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scott b.
Place is nice. Service is pleasant. Wife's gazpacho was fine. My garlic shrimp tasted good though I see no reason to serve them with the heads on, but that is just a personal preference. As an entree we decided to go with a cool sounding grilled tuna. Holy catnip Batman, it was cat food. I don't mean kind of like cat food. I think it could have come from a cat food can. Really thin, slimed, not a char mark to be found. Taste was so offensive we both pushed our plates away, paid and left. I actually got pizza with garlic and sausage from Fellini's to try and get the taste out of my mouth. Every single MRE I ate in boot camp was superior to that tuna.
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Jared O.
I've been unmotivated to review places for a while, but One Eared Stag has given me reason. I came here MLK day with zero expectations b/c I knew virtually nothing about the place (other than that there was some buzz about it). After reading through the menu, I came to the conclusion that this was just another mid-range New American restaurant that would be good but not great. Boy was I wrong. The appetizer course was perfect. My favorite dish was vanilla-soaked dates with bleu cheese, walnuts, and serrano ham (believe it or not I didn't even have the ham and it was *still* incredible). The grilled caesar and other dishes were also very well executed. Oh and the bread was fantastic! For my main I ordered the veggie plate. I have an issue with veggie plates. Most restaurants that offer a veggie plate give a description like "fresh seasonal vegetables served simply to showcase their natural flavor". In other words, uninspired food I can easily cook at home for 1/10th the price. The veggie plate here revealed the potential that is an assortment of sides put together. Each dish on the plate contained different flavors that highlighted and BUILT UPON the natural flavors of the veggies. It was interesting. It was tasty. It was was something I wouldn't have come up with myself. So yea, I liked it. We tried both of the desserts on the menu -- vanilla bean panna cotta (served with poached pear) and apple buckle. This course was fine but not stellar. The panna cotta was difficult to eat due to its serving style (mason jar) and the rest of the party thought it was fine, but nothing special. I liked the apple buckle a lot, although it's not my preferred dessert. What separates the average from the excellent is being able to turn an idea into proper execution. I've only been once, so I can't speak for consistency, but my experience revealed a chef who knows how to execute.
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Beth B.
I love the food here and the portions are awesome for the price. I've been here three times now and have enjoyed both sitting down for a meal and hanging out by the bar. Great vibe overall. However... Vegetarians beware! Though I am not veggie my good friend is and I always scout out menus before recommending a place. Usually One Ear has a veggie pasta entree which is delicious (at least the prior two times it was). For some reason on my visit the dish was missing from the menu. I've chatted with the owner on a previous visit who mentioned everything was made fresh to order so we could easily leave out the meaty parts. After asking our server if he could leave out the meat on various dishes it seemed like salad or a roasted chili small plate was our only option. Both tasty choices but not enough to satisfy a hungry person! Luckily about 20 mins after giving up on removing any meat from the dishes (and apologizing to my *hungry veggie friend) the server said the chef offered to make my friend an all veggie entree. Which was great, highly appreciated and delicious! If your a restaurant of worth anywhere in the Atlanta area you really should have at least one veggie entree on your menu always! 3 stars for lack of veg friendliness but 5 stars for food taste, quality and atmosphere. (and eventual accommodation)
(4)
Stephanie V.
So happy to have finally tried One Eared Stag. Came here on my birthday and had a fantastic time. Here are the highlights: The Food: All of the appetizers we had were delicious: bone marrow, house cured lardo, and rabbit rillette. Yum, yum, and yum. The main dish was truly magnificent. We split the tilefish dish and it was all I could do to keep myself from hogging it all. The tilefish dish is the main reason for my 5-star review. It's been a long time since I've had a dish that I felt was genuine perfection. I tried my friend's dish, the fisherman's stew, and it was exactly what fisherman's stew should be - hearty, warming, and full of seafood. In a group of 10, I think we tried almost everything on the menu, and everyone seemed extraordinarily pleased. The Service: I thought that, for a large group, the service was good. Drinks were slow to come, but waters stayed full and there was always food on the table. Our waitress was very sweet and eager to serve. We were there on a week night, however, and I'm inclined to believe that on a busier night, service may be a little slower. The Ambiance: I really enjoyed the look and feel of this place. It was dim without being dark, swanky without being douchey, and just rustic enough to feel like a neighborhood staple. The evening got spiced up, however, when we saw someone running down Edgewood, followed by a few police officers. After a few minutes, there were loads of cop cars in search of the fleeing assailant. It was truly a dinner and a show. That being said, while I'd certainly say OES is on the classier side, it is across the street from the Marta station and things can get... interesting. Overall, I have to give this place a serious 'bravo' for blowing my mind with phenomenal food. Can't wait to go back.
(5)
Greg M.
First came to this location when it was The Patio, circa 2001, when I lived in Atlanta. The Patio was more or less unimpressive and did not survive, but the off-the-beaten-path location and its cool vibe intrigued me and stuck in my memory.... Fast-foward to 2012: The One-Eared Stag is a winner: Creative menu, awesome ambiance, normal prices that are upscale but aren't silly, and very good service to boot. I no longer live in Atlanta, but would go back in a heartbeat next time I'm there again.
(4)
Jessica O.
Not impressed. First of all, it's all street parking and mostly in sketchy areas. The bar area is so small, you can't gather with friends without being totally in the way. The service was very slow, even though we had a reservation, we weren't seated until a half hour after the reserved time. Not cool. Drink menu is interesting and has some good options. Most of the dishes are very game-y and rich tasting. Three different entrees I tried (mine and two friends) were far too rich, almost over-seasoned. Stay away from the oxtail, I couldn't even eat it. Everyone seems to love this place, but we weren't impressed and will not return.
(2)
Holly L.
Try there brunch! Chef's selection is amazing!!
(5)
Sarah M.
I've followed the metamorphoses of this space from Inman Park Patio, to Shaun's and now to One Eared Stag. Living on Edgewood, I love having another walkable hip spot to eat + drink. It took me too long to try OES, but I finally had the opportunity to hit the bar with my boyfriend when he was in town over the break. We wanted a pre-dinner drink, but had been to Barcelona several times and we were feeling something new. We bellied up to the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender, Robert, who got right down to discerning our tastes and pleasures. He poured Z a half shot of his new favorite spirit, and we talked about fancy cocktails vs. the classics. I decided on a mule - my passion of late, and Z had a small batch bourbon that he had never heard of before and was eager to try. Both were lovely. We shared the fois pate with champagne gelee, toasted bread, and apple compote. It warmed me. Since we had dinner plans across town, we had to leave before exploring the menu further, but not before Robert bought our first round as a thanks for Z's service (he noticed his bracelet and found out he is in the Army). Unexpected, kind, and completely stand-up. Robert is an outstanding bartender, and will keep us coming back for more. Can't wait to have the chance to go for dinner. I really want to get my hands on those oily, herbaceous almonds and olives!
(4)
Janet P.
We had lots of good food on our recent trip to Atlanta, but this restaurant was overpriced and oddly pretentious. The food wasn't anything special, either -- more weird than enjoyable. And the service was oddly indifferent. A letdown!
(2)
Keith A.
Yes, I miss Shaun's. Just needed to get that out of the way. Now onto the OES goodness. I basically stumbled upon this new gem. I drove by once and noticed the late stages of the build out. My next drive-by revealed that people were inside eating! Oh glory, a new restaurant! (I love openings) And I caught the name. I sought out the website, Facebook page and Yelp to get the scuttlebutt. All good. It goes on the list. My noshing buddy, ART, and I sidled up to the bar for a meal. First off let me say that almost no matter what the food would've been like, the staff had me at hello. They are a great bunch of folks - no understatement. Anya, Tommy and the others whom I don't know by name yet...all geniune peeps. Had the grilled sardines - FANTASTIC! The clams were really good but a lighter and more fishy sauce would make it outstanding. On my second visit - for lunch - I dove into the pork belly "BLT." A thick, delicious slice of pork belly on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato and pork fat mayo. If you are not a true pork belly fan, please beware. Kudos to Chef Phalen for not over trimming the pork belly. Yes, that means lots of crispy, juicy fat. Not for the faint of heart. The side of chick pea frites was surprisingly really good. I should ask how they create those perfect planks with a crispy exterior and smooth creamy texture inside. Must be a lot of work, but well worth it for those on the dining side. I suggested serving a little of the pork fat mayo on the side for dipping. Next trip I need to sit in the dining room.
(4)
Melissa B.
Gibson. Now. I want one. One of the best cocktails I've had recently, I can still almost taste it thinking about it. The gazpacho was very tasty as well and while I almost wanted it spicier, I think it was probably perfect and I need to simmer down before I lose all taste sensation. And nothing wrong with some olives! Why don't more people put olives on the menu? I almost ate an entire jar once...just of the cheap kroger brand ones...so I'm definitely sold on some fancy ones with almonds:-) Nice service, although I thought they were a bit slow to react to us after we sat down...it wasn't really that busy. It was pretty quiet and I like the simple interior and dim lighting. Perhaps a more comfy bar stool though? I mean, those wood slats don't appeal to my bum. Just sayin.
(4)
Bobbin W.
I am not a picky eater and enjoy exciting my easily bored palate. Thus I'm shocked that my meal at One Eared Stag didn't mesh with my tastebuds. My boyfriend and I dined there during Restaurant Week, toasting the weekend with cocktails. My libation brimmed with muddled blueberries and got me good and giggly. Our appetizers underwhelmed me. I couldn't eat the chicken liver pate but was able to nibble my half of the mussels soaked in brine. Neither liver nor brine appears on my list of tasty appetite-whetters. Both of us requested the pork entree - fatty slow-cooked meat surrounded by red peppers and polenta. I make pork and polenta a lot at home, so perhaps that partially accounts for my lack of excitement. The desserts, too, reminded me of something I could whip up on a Monday night: * warm chocolate chip cookies and milk * toasted bread slathered with strawberries and whipped cream Our server was pleasant, and I'm in love with the patio. The architectural interest, strung lights and seclusion from a busy highway cleared my mind. But the food disappointed me.
(3)
Eric W.
Worst service I've had in numerous months, if not years, as a resident in Atlanta. I was told by the manager/bartender that "I must be accountable for my actions" when I asked to cancel my order, 2 minutes after placing it. When standing at the hostess desk, I was ignored as though I was invisible as another guest walked up and started talking to the hostess who say me there a the next guest to be serviced, prior to seating another party. Dodging a tab is the least of my interest. I paid the check of 21.56 and gave the meal to a homeless gentleman walking by. At no time did he ever ask me 'what is the problem?' He clearly didn't care. The next time I'm in Inman Park, I will have brunch at the Dough and recommend others do the same. Their customer service rates much higher. To all my cyclists, governing bodies, church members, fraternity, etc., Thumbs down for Stag......
(1)
Dio S.
Been here twice and enjoyed the drinks and food. Although some dishes didn't quite work, I liked the good stuff and the intangibles enough to say I am a fan. The thing I like about One Eared Stag is the excitement some of the ever-changing dishes are capable of generating. Chef likes to experiment and uses interesting ingredients and interesting combinations regularly. It's a menu--although usually a pretty short one-- that I look forward to checking out often, similar to H&F. Have tried about 8 entrees and as many apps here. Liked the apps more, and, a bit ironically, more of a fan of the vegetables! Some of the best crushed potatoes I've had. The shredded brussels sprouts with crispy cured meat and jus is amazing. Velvety and balanced squash bisque. Fantastic mushrooms. Grain dishes like farros, risotto, and grits are also nicely prepared and seasoned. Delicious pork terrine. Chicken neck with kimchee was almost a signature item for a while. It was an amusing thing to see at a restaurant, and I sort of enjoyed it, but found it annoying to eat and not crave-worthy. It was not on the menu in my recent visit though. Another fairly popular dish through summer, the grilled sardine, also was somewhat underwhelming to me, being a bit too bitter and definitely requires too much work to pick at it. Mostly heartily seasoned entrees which remind me of Local Three. Like a lot of overall above average places, the entrees can sometimes be a bit underwhelming compared to the often stellar apps. The kobe steak definitely disappointed me a bit with its lack of unctuousness. As did fried chicken livers, being somewhat soggy and bland. On the other hand, roasted chicken was surprisingly superb, tender and juicy even from breast meat. Pork shoulder was equally well executed and memorable. I am not normally big on desserts, but really enjoyed their churros--a little more heavily fried on the outside but still fluffy, and very tasty. While mixed drinks are not quite outstanding like H&F or No 246, they were ambitious and serious in spirit, and competent in the result. Like the big rustic table, and the overall relaxed atmosphere! Excellent for weekday dinner and impulsive stop. I wish the food here becomes more consistently good. And, it wouldn't hurt to develop a signature dish or two that are actually awesome, eventually, and just keep them on the menu most of the time. Even H&F has a couple of those.
(4)
Larry F.
We came home and I had to immediately write this review. This place knocked our socks off. The wife and I had a bunch of small plates so we could try as many different things as possible. Between the bone marrow with homemade bread, the inventive and delicious clam bowl, the perfectly fried and sauced green tomatoes, the reinvented iceberg wedge, and the diverse and daring cocktails, we had not been so happy with a meal in quite some time. Add to that the blueberry shortcake dessert that literally melted on my tongue and the flawless, personal service we received and you can guarantee we'll be back for more. We stopped by the chefs on the way out to gush praise at them. We took a menu to scan in and email to our friends. We left a tip that was borderline absurd. These are not things that customarily happen on our Saturdays out together. We just couldn't stop talking about how great everything was. This will now be a regular stop for us when we hit Dad's Garage Theater, a mere half mile away. We can't recommend it enough.
(5)
Ms. D.
We were excited to try the latest incarnation of this Inman Park dining space, but I fear this one won't last very long, either. Small portions and big prices abound. The service was friendly, but not terribly knowledgable. I ordered the hangar steak plate medium and it came out rare, then again medium rare after I sent it back. This $27 plate had a few small medallions, two crumbly, dry grit fritters and the tiniest bit of sauce hiding underneath. The celery and apple salad that came with it was delicious, but I was peeved because I had ordered this same salad as an appetizer and would not have, if the server had bothered to tell me that it was also part of my entree. The cayenne chocolate cake dessert was delicious, but the portion was meager. So if you want to pay top prices for average food, hit this place up. Otherwise, invest your dining budget somewhere else.
(2)
Melanie D.
This is pretty much my go-to place for the best food in Atlanta. Yes, best food in Atlanta. I've never had a bad experience / meal/ drink here and, yes, I've been here during busy times. Their menu changes frequently, so I could tick off my favorite dishes, but by the time you read this, it'll probably change--for now though, the corn on the cob with cheese / mint is kindof amazing and the oysters are killer.
(5)
Malika B.
One Eared Stag is the newish restaurant that took over the old Shaun's space. We started things off light with an order of Mussels with sofrito, Chickpea fries, Chicken liver spread, and Pork belly and Kimchee. Of course, that meant I needed to get a Kimchee Bloody Mary to compliment my Pork belly. And it was certainly a treat.We both enjoyed the Pork belly with Kimchee immensely, served with lots of fresh lettuce, meant to be eaten like lettuce wraps. The mussels were huge and I am always a sucker for any kind of yummy mussel broth. I liked that we ordered the Chickpea fries as it was a twist on Moules Frites. Dousing the fries in the mussel broth, they were like a sponge, absorbing the broth, and could only be eaten with a fork. While I liked it, it would have been nice if there was some sort of dipping sauce that accompanied the fries too. By themselves, they are quite bland. For my entree I settled on the Trout wrapped in bacon with a salsa verde sauce in the center. What a great combo those flavors add up to. It was served with an almond salad. It was delicious. My friend's Crab Roll. Light on mayo, and with such a beautiful presentation, it was almost a shame to dig in. The menu does change very frequently to keep up with what is in season and what is available from local farmers. So, you'll need to go often to taste the variety of what's available.
(4)
Tom N.
I've been here a couple of times. The food is tasty here. The first I was here, I had the best shrimp I've ever eaten. It didn't even taste like shrimp! It tasted like a crab or a lobster. Mmmmm. I came here the second time with my wife and some friends. We weren't disappointed.
(4)
Jennifer P.
I went here several months ago for a girls night and have meant to come here and review. I should start by saying that I have a passion for food, love trying new things and appreciate inventiveness and creativity. When we chose One Eared Stag I was excited because I heard they thrive when it comes to offering food you wouldn't get elsewhere and present it in creative variations. You won't find a menu on their website or anywhere because they constantly change it. I was stoked. Some of the less-adventurous girls in our group had a very hard time ordering something, because most of the dishes on the menu were very obscure and there was nothing even remotely 'safe' for the person in the group who came to be social but wasn't into trying bone marrow or liver. I however ventured out and had the trotter bolognese, which was pulled pigs feet tossed in an sweet tomato sauce served over pasta (side note: when you see trotter on a menu, it could be pigs feet, goat feet or cow feet. Just ask your server which it is). The sauce was good and I enjoyed the trotter, but it was very rich and difficult to finish (and I love rich food). Also, they put a huge, massive dollop of sour goat cheese on top, which completely over-powered the dish. I normally love goat cheese, but this was an odd consistency and was so sour it was difficult to stomach. I really wanted to give it a shot, so I ate most if it and enjoyed it. I did however have a very upset stomach later. So, regarding the savory food, I suggest trying something different outside your comfort zone, but go into it with an open mind and be prepared for something very rich. Also, take a Tums before and after your meal since you will likely be eating something very fatty, and which your stomach does not recognize. Now, for dessert....this is where my overall rating was drastically lowered. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, but I ended up with a piece of severely burnt toast with a thin layer of nutella spread on top of it. That was all. I only hope something went wrong in the back and this was not what they normally serve. It was the worst thing I've ever seen on a plate in a restaurant and it was inedible. Conclusion: Take a tums. Order an adventurous entree and keep an open mind, enjoying something new and most likely at least moderately tasty. Skip dessert. Have a cocktail (I hear they are the best thing about this place).
(3)
Cat P.
Ok, yeah, it's pretty damned good. Great wine list. Food is pretty solid. Service is good as well. One thing (shrimp and garlic app) that we ordered was off today, but everything else was good as usual so it's not fair to hold that against them (we told them, they informed the chef, and they took it off the bill). Give 'em a try.
(5)
Dorothy P.
I really didn't know what to expect when some fellow friends Invited me out here. I was told it was like tapa-style gastropub kinda food...so naturally my mind went to comparison mode w holeman and finch. Wish I had not set the bar so high from the beginning. My cocktail, the classico, had no color or taste. It hinted at peach, but I couldn't really taste it. Uncannily there was a bushel of peaches on our big table for decoration...if only I could've crushed them into my glass! I couldn't tell which was my water glass vs cocktail. Then the tapas came...we ordered lots but the only one I really remembered as good was the clams. That was great. Then we ordered main courses. We each ordered something difft, but the only one I can say was good was the chicken and beef tongue. Overall, I'm glad I came out and supported the Inman park area, but H&F is still hard to beat.
(3)
Jim F.
Thoroughly unimpressed. So much of one eared stag is aptly described; a lone, well-intended and familiar animal, but with missing parts. The location is near a MARTA station, in a solitary space in the Inman Park neighborhood that has long held sentiment for patrons of Shaun's and The Patio before it, but for most, this is off the beaten path. Although we had this familiarity, It was confusing from the start. No one to greet us. We stepped into the the dining room where much was unchanged except the chef and staff. We must have interrupted Chef's review of evening specials. Once we were seen, we were greeted and seated in short order. The menus were our first indication of the offerings, because the website does not describe the food. The descriptions read like amateur versions of dishes born of the gastro-pub concept, locally perfected by Holman & Finch. We learn the evenings entree special is a $75 Steak for two while we are given paper napkin roll-ups with our silverware, minus the spoon. Simply put, there is a disconnect at one eared stag, or at least a lack of vision. It is possible to eat a decent meal in their establishment, but not for the price they feel it deserves. Performing at the $25+ entree level comes with a set of higher expectations and when they are not met, one eared stag may become an endangered animal.
(1)
Katie W.
I finally made it here after months of simply forgetting that I needed to come here to check it out. I liked it. They have a fun cocktail list but I went with the standard Moscow Mule, which was very tasty. My appetizer was tuna-stuffed peppadew peppers and I got five or six of the cute little buggers and they were very good. It was a perfectly-sized appetizer for me. My entree was the wood-roasted chicken that was served over this super sweet creamed corn and it was all excellent. I also ordered a side of field peas (also excellent) and the combination of these dishes as an entree gave me the opportunity to take half of my food home to eat as leftovers the next day. And, it was all still really good the next day, too. We sat at the big table in the middle because there was a whole mess of us together and that was nice but overall, it's a little loud here. Maybe it's because we were in the middle of everything. Our poor server had to make three repetitive announcements of everything he said because there was no way everyone could hear him all at once. But, the service was still good, the food was good, and it was a good dining experience. Also? It looks exactly the same as when it was Shaun's.
(4)
arlene d.
I was really excited and looking forward to eating here. I chose this based on reviews for a surprise kid free date night with my husband. What a let down. We were greeted very well upon entering the restaurant seated promptly. Our waiter was very nice but very soft spoken I felt like I kept asking him to repeat what the specials where because I could not hear him. It was not due to noise level either restaurant was empty on a Saturday night at 8pm. The wine selection was just ok nothing special. We ordered the special longhorn steak and Madagascar prawns to share The price kind of high for $32.00 it was al la carte the meat was very tough and not seasoned very well. The side dish prices also kind of steep in price but did not bother me because they were very tasty we had fava beans with bacon, and an arugula salad as well as a grilled marinated eggplant wish they served bread to dunk in the delicious dressing Wish I would have just ordered the sides and not wasted my money on tough beef. Think there are a lot of other better choices close by would not waste my time or money here again
(2)
Will M.
I've been unmotivated to drop a review on this experience, but these glowing reviews need some tempering. We visited with a group 2 months ago, and we were very, very underwhelmed. The food was in line with Southern Art's attempt to go nouveau South without any of the balanced richness from the Quarter (ie, pork belly of all texture and no taste). The kicker was the service; we sat for almost four hours including an hour between ordering and starters and almost an hour from dessert and coffee to settlement of the bill. We received no apology or offer to comp but a constant diet of excuses about the big group in the next room soaking up our attention. I have moved away from the online nasty grams, so for full disclosure I called the next day to pass along our experience to the manager. I explained our experience to the maitre d' in the first call, and she urged me to call back after leaving my details for the manager. I did - twice - yet never received a call. Any potential of a return visit was ripped by that lack of managerial attention. With that said, have a great time, and do not go in a group ;)
(1)
Jason K.
You must start with the olives and almonds. Soaked in warm olive oil. Utterly amazing..let me get that out there first. I have now been twice and it has been stunning every time. Menu almost always changes but their fish an meats are just something you don't get elsewhere and really a worthy reason by itself. The menu changes every day so you will be surprised every time you go, but you will not be disappointed. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.. Side note: the dishwasher came out and threw a paper airplane around in a small area off from the main restaurant area with my GF's son while we waited for food, and I can honestly say it was too cool a thing for him to do, and for the owners to not mind. Kids in nice restaurants are tough, but we were out of the way of everyone and it made the lil guy happy. He even gave the guy his airplane when we left.
(5)
Gordon M.
One Eared Stag-tastic!! In a great location, with a really clean and sophisticated finish. Chef Phalen has expanded his culinary art offerings to more nouvelle-american, French-American BIstro type of food. Much of it made in house and sourced locally. I had the fried Mississippi rabbit, a personal favorite, amazing. The baby capers, cut through the lightly fried rabbit perfectly. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.
(5)
Lydia R.
Consistently, amazingly delicious food. If you haven't tried One Eared Stag yet, you're flat-out nuts. Every plate is a hearty, innovative work of art. LOVE!
(5)
Catherine S.
Wandered into the One Eared Stag for lunch today - it was right across the street from the Inman Park station and had a lovely lunch at the bar - a panzanella salad and chickpea fries. The salad was delicious, overloaded with roasted veggies and balsamic coated pieces of bread. The chickpea fries were fine - not a whole lot of taste but enough so that I ate nearly the whole portion. Hey, I like fries! Will definitely be back.
(4)
martha m.
Great service, awesome food, and totally kid friendly!
(4)
Ryan P.
Had a great dinner there last night with restaurant friends. Drinks at the bar. Two bottles of wine. Apps. Entrees. Desserts. Post Dinner Drink at the Bar. Great time all around. What struck me first was how reasonably priced their wines are. We downed a bottle of Frank Family Cab and Shafer Merlot...great stuff for a great price. I can understand what people are saying about the food being a bit...hmmm...puzzling (?) at first. But I give the Stag credit for being adventurous with their menu. Not a ton of safe plays. What we ate - octopus, prawns, chicken liver, fish, pork, duck, scallops - all tasted great. My advice? Just let the waiter pick. Live a little. They know what's good and what's not... Staff was spot-on, too. Present but not annoying. Took part in the conversation without being intrusive. Kept us abreast of the Giants game. Perfect mix of helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Given that I had a great experience, the one piece of feedback I'd give is that the octopus needs a different plate presentation. I'm all for white space on the plate to look cool, but not when the overall impression is, "That's all I'm getting?" Reign in the plate a little bit; make the octopus look bigger. Really, though, that was the only thing I'd say. I'll be back with other friends. Good stuff. - Ryan Pernice
(5)
Ruksana H.
Went here on a weekend night to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a big group but service was fast. I was even able to change one of my orders so I will admit the waiters are nice folks. The food though was alright. It was a dinner party and to me it seemed like everything on the menu was really complicated and it took me a while to figure out what would work best for me especially since a lot of dishes had pork or other red meat I prefer not to eat. We ordered rieslings which were nice. I ate the duck liver torchon while the husband indulged in oxtail papperdelle. The duck liver was an appetizer portion. It came with a small scoop of chutney and maybe 4 finger-sized pieces of bread on a paltry salad. I had to ask for additional bread to eat my serving of torchon by which time the salad and chutney ran out so I ended up wasting some. The oxtail papperdelle was well prepared and a good buy. I would definitely recommend trying it if you head here. We did not indulge in dessert but the payment process took a lot longer than expected even given the fact that it was a large group. I am not completely sold on the place, will probably come here again in a smaller group to try other dishes.
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Kathleen M.
DELICIOUS and totally satisfying. My husband and a good friend ate here on Saturday and had a wonderful meal that was fresh, flavorful and simple. Don't be afraid of the more unusual entrees, everything is prepared so well that you won't be disappointed. Hubby had Gazpacho with lump crab meat to start- it tasted like summer in a bowl. The appetizer of chicken hearts were sliced thin and very tasty. Entrees were seasonal, fresh and dare I say, healthy! Dessert was poached peaches with a tiny bit of melting ice cream - simple and refreshing. We all left feeling totally satisfied without the salt bloat of other restaurants or any guilt from over eating. Go there!
(5)
Steve W.
My first visit went very well. Great service, decor and especially food. I had the fried green tomato with aged ham and chipotle mayo apetizer and for my main course "seafood stew en crocotte" with swordfish,crawfish, fennel in a saffron tomato broth. Both were exceptional!!! Thanks
(5)
Bryan B.
Stopped by for drinks after dinner. The beer selection, though small, was diverse and varied...had several great beers on there. But, the best selection was the bourbon! One of my friends know the owners/chef, so we were given a lesson on the various bourbons. I'm sure the chef would tell you all about them, too, if it were late enough that the kitchen is closed and he can hang out - he was a very nice guy and very knowledgeable about bourbon and obviously likes to share the knowledge! Be sure to try the High West (all of them) and the Black Maple Hill. fantastic! The prices are fine for the alcohol - pretty much what you'd pay at other places with the same caliber selection. I can't judge the food, but at least stop by for drinks!
(4)
Rebecca H.
I'm a Holy Taco fan so I wanted to check out Robert Phalen's new place. IT shows more of the chef's range than Holy Taco could, but with the strengths of that restaurant: Fresh ingredients, elegant preparations, interesting combinations. I ate a pea salad, and thought it was delicious. & I really hate peas. They have a really nice patio, and the decor has improved since the days of Shaun's.
(4)
Jane S.
The Monday night fried chicken rocks!! And is an awesome deal! Service is great - especially from the bartenders. Met a friend for dinner a few weeks ago, we had a drink at the bar first. The bartender made great recommendations for cocktails and then a bottle of wine. Very knowledgeable and attentive. We moved on to a table and ordered dinner. We both had the fried chicken - and both had enough left to take for lunch the next day. The chicken and a great crust with a little bit of spice, the chicken has been mostly deboned - which is awesome and makes it so much easier to enjoy, the meat is moist and tasty! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu!!
(4)
Jess H.
I don't say this lightly. I am from Brooklyn, and am spoiled when it comes to food. But, it must be said: The food here is astonishingly delicious. I've now eaten here twice, once late on a weeknight, and once on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Both times perfectly balanced, beautifully seasoned dishes, highlighting local, seasonal flavors. Each dish is 3-4 ingredients, which compose an intriguing whole. For example: Local baby carrots, roasted but still crunchy, with chili and house-cured ham. So hitting you on a variety of textures and flavor zones. I also had the sardines, which were as good (if not better) than you can get in a seaside town on the Mediterranean. Finely shaved garlic and cilantro stuffed inside, and garnished with a deeply delicious roasted tomato. I also had wonderful peach manhattans last time I was here - they didn't have a cocktail menu up yet, but the bartender was definitely happy to whip these up. And man were they great. Really, everything here is probably fantastic. And a very relaxing (though certainly trendy, hello taxidermy and Schlitz) space, with a big back garden area. The prices, considering the quality of the food, were excellent: Small plates ranging from $5-10, and entrees from $13-20. I plan to keep coming back til I've had the whole menu. Which will be impossible, considering they have about 6 specials a day. (Today's: Soft-boiled quail's egg spliced into an artichoke, among other wonders.) Please go.
(5)
Elizabeth B.
Just went for a light dinner with a friend on a Sunday night. I was really excited to try this place - read a bunch of reviews and the CL 20 minute dinner feature with chef Robert Phalen. Looking at the reviews I got nervous about vegetarian options, so I called and asked. The staff member who picked up the phone was effusive about the veg options, so we headed out. We were seated promptly in a nice open space in the dining area near the kitchen. I liked the decor but I usually don't care much, as long as the lighting is good and the seats are comfortable. It was nice and quiet, being a late Sunday evening. We both got a drink which was served promptly and ordered the tomato tart and the broccoli side. They have a good wine deal - weekly selections for $20 a bottle. Nice! Since my pal was having a cocktail we didn't get the deal, and the glasses are $8 and above if I recall correctly. The food was all delivered speedily - we had great service. The tart had a delicious flaky buttery crust, which beautifully complimented the mouth-watering heirloom tomatoes, a cream sauce and radish/herb garnish. The broccoli was yummy, but maybe I got around to it a little late 'cause it was lukewarm, though still perfectly roasted with a slight spicy flavor. All in all I was totally pleased and want to go back and spurge. I was really happy with the veg options, and I can easily see myself coming with a few friends and getting all the sides to pass around. I just deducted a star because a) although the food was great I wasn't absolutely blown away and b) although I see the rationale behind the pricing and the care with the preparation it was still a bit too pricey for me, hence the sparse meal. The tart was small but filling, although the broccoli side was an ample bowl-size serving. Good service, relaxed atmosphere, and scrumptious farm-to-table veg-friendly food = sold.
(4)
Steve T.
I wanted to love this place. I heard good reviews. I love good food and fun restaurants. However I would say that this was a good dining experience but not great. Very good service; our waiter was friendly and attentive, knowledgeable and not intrusive. The food, however, was just ok. Very expensive, and not memorable. My monkfish was WAY too salty and somewhat dry. For $26 I expected more. And I can't tell you how loud it was in there. I had to almost yell to talk to my cousin across the table from me. It wasn't that crowded but apparently the acoustics in there are horrible. Our appetizer plate of ham, boiled peanuts, and "green" strawberries was delicious. So was our chocolate chip cookie cake - very good. So I would say 3 1/2 stars, but I won't be going back for awhile because the price point was high and there are so many really good restaurants in this town that beat this place easily.
(3)
Charles V.
My partner and I went to OES last night for Valentine's Day. First off, they didn't have our reservation that we placed a week in advance. Fortunately we got there at 6:45 and didn't have a problem being seated. Our server was Brandon and he was helpful, but definitely not pushy. We ordered two drinks, and kudos to the bartender, they were delicious. We perused the menu only to realize the prices were quite a bit higher than a menu from 2/10 that we had looked at. I was a bit put off by that. And my pet peeve is paper in lieu of cloth on the table. For this high price point, there should be linen on the table, not paper that gets caught on your sleeve. The menu is for foodies. We started with leek and apple salad that was really tasty. The cauliflower soup I had was nice and warm, but a bit salty. I had to eat rabbit as a child, so I can say I have tried it. Not a fan of liver or swordfish. Would have loved the steak, but not for $42. I finally decided on the NC Roasted Trout. It was delightful. The topping was capers, almonds, and pine nuts. My partner chose the veggie plate and said that it was delicious but not remarkable. Our ticket was $100 including tip. We expect a bigger ticket for a holiday, but I still resent paying it when I know the prices are marked up and I have to deal with paper on the table. Lastly, why do restaurants do communal tables??? Hate them. Cheers everyone!
(4)
Gene G.
There I was with my comrades, what was suppose to be a fun night celebrating a friend's birthday turned out to be the day known as October 14th. 18 of us went in 18 of us came back, but not unscathed. We came in at 9:00 PM. when most of the dinner crowd had subsided. They were out of most rations on the menu, NOOOOOOO! Well not most, but three items they had run out of. It only took 18 people during a non-busy time to shut the kitchen down. I timed it, from the time it took us to get our food to the time we ordered was 2 hours! Let me say this again 2 hours. Desperate in the hostage crisis I reached out to the waiter to tell him this was unacceptable. Felt bad for the poor guy, but had to let him know he was facing a prisoner mutiny. He took my advice of "something extra needs to be done here", he should have brought out something to feed the starving prisoners., in stead champagne. Chips and salsa would have been better, hell anything. Verdict is this place can't handle large groups. Its a shame because I really liked this place the other times, but its unacceptable to spend that long making food. We didn't leave until 12.
(1)
Lawrence S.
Very interesting and excellent food. Try the marrow bone if they have it. Also, we shared an unusual item: a "tomahawk steak." It was a 30 oz. piece of prime meat attached to a foot-long rib bone. Best steak I've ever had. I think the steak was only available occasionally.
(5)
Lorynn G.
I had been to One Eared Stag only a handful of times since it opened, but had always been pleased. I recently moved out of state but happened to be in town a few weekends ago and met up for drinks and desserts to give it another try. I have to say, the drinks were fantastic, we had a couple Boozy Floozeys and some Wintermules, but the desserts... oh my goodness. I had read online that they had a new pastry chef so I was eager to see what she had put on the menu. My friends and I immediately ordered all three desserts and devoured every bite! There was a dutch apple cake that had an amazing streusel top and sweet baked apples. Next, a dense brown butter cake with a super smooth layer of white chocolate, the lightest cream I've ever had and a gorgeous poached pear, but my FAVORITE was the orange chocolate torte which was the texture of the smoothest-ever-just-set brownie and was on top of a pool of perfectly contrasting orange curd. We told the table of ladies next to us to follow suit and order all three desserts because we were tired of them asking us about every "Mmmmm!" and "Ohhhhhh!" we were making. The next time I am back in town I will be making a direct trip to One Eared Stag to see what's next!
(5)
Jess B.
If yelp allowed for half stars I would give this place three and a half stars. Came here over the MLK weekend to celebrate my birthday. We had a reservation and were seated right away but weren't greeted by our server until close to 20 minutes in. Then we put in drink orders (after being told they were out of the champagne cocktail but had sparkling wine... ?!?) and even though neither my husband nor I ordered a cocktail, we waited another 15 minutes or so for our drinks! I guess it takes awhile to pour a glass of wine and a glass of whiskey (which was then served straight rather than on the rocks as was ordered). The house lomo was a delicious appetizer but we then were made to wait again for our entrees, the fisherman's stew and the hanger steak. We were first seated at 7:30 but didn't get the entrees until 9! We both devoured our food! The dishes were ordered were all fantastic but the service was so slow that it really detracted from the meal. Worse, the two or so times our server did think to come check on us she was almost rude saying she was so busy. Mind you, the restaurant was maybe two thirds full. The food was great but if the service is always like that don't come too hungry!
(3)
mary F.
i dont throw-out 5 stars very often--some people do; it's just not my style. when i DO throw out a 5-star review, it's because a place is consistently amazing. i've been to one eared stag for both lunch and dinner and each time have blown away by the food--the freshness, the seasonings, and sheering awesomeness of service. soups are ALWAYS good here--whether it's tomato, squash, bean--try whatever is on the menu. the mussles are above par to what's being served anywhere else. while visiting there recently, the tomato tart was so popular, i snagged the second to last one (and am so glad i did) as it was delicious. ( i could seriously go on about each menu item, but the menu changes so much--- what i rave about here may not be on the menu by the time your lazy ass makes it there!) the wine list is extensive and the cocktails are also very, very excellent. i dont like having favorite places---but IF i did, one eared stag totally would be near the top of my list. (and i'm going to call out blaire b for his 2-star review on this place due to his 'large party'. did he call ahead or just show up? the establishment IS small, which, honestly, s/he should have known having dined there before. not every place is meant to fit your best friend's "i finally got laid" party-of-14---especially without notice.)
(5)
s v.
Eaten here a couple of times now. The food is excellent and creative. Given the price, I wont frequent nearly as much as I do Holy Taco (same head chef), but a definite place to eat on occasion.
(4)
Lee D.
The four of us went last night and all were pleasantly surprised with how good everything was. Two appetizers, one with mushrooms and the other with Mozerella Cheese were both unique and tasty. Beef Tongue, Pork, and Rabbit were the three entrees ordered. All exceptional, but the Beef Tongue was rated the highest among the group. Shared a desert to top it off. All without being rushed. 2 1/2 hours of fun and good food. Highly recommend it.
(4)
Justin W.
With fare encompassing delicious revisions on classics like the all-American burger, as well as creative, seasonal, and varied dishes including a plate of sweet melon, yogurt, radish, and pistachio vinaigrette, this is a great, consistent restaurant and bar that I always enjoy, despite many, many visits. Chefs Robert Phalen and Doug Rouen are masters of their craft, and I always leave here full of deliciousness and inspiration.
(5)
Simone A.
Let me explain why I subtracted one star then I can get into the good stuff. I went on a Sunday morning. My mistake. Brunch in Atlanta is always chaotic and this was no exception. I was dining alone and there were no seats at the bar so I asked to wait until a table came available. As it got closer to 12:30 when Atlanta's can have a drink with their brunch, the place got more crowded. The hostesses offered, several times, to seat me at a table in the front room by the window. This poor little table, far removed from the other diners, was located on the window-front but sandwiched between the front door and the throng of people waiting to be seated. The idea that they would seat anyone there is beyond me. After I refused the first time and said I didn't mind waiting (leaving out that I was claustrophobic and that the idea of people's backsides in my face while I try to enjoy my meal was unappealing), I wish they hadn't insisted a second and third time. Minus one star. Finally, a seat opened at the bar and my four-star experience began! I was craving two things... a bloody mary and a burger. Okay, to be honest, I should subtract another star for the bloody mary. It was heavy on the Worcestershire and light on the vodka. But I was so happy to be seated and that it was finally 12:30 (Atlanta has the stupidest laws) that I didn't mind. But the best part was the burger. If I'm being frank, the menu was a bit fru-fru. I glanced at it and realized that my wait may have been in vain. Then I asked the bartender if they served a burger during brunch. She sad they did and her face lit up as she explained this phenomena to me. It's called the Meat Stick. They don't include it on the menu and they sell them until they sell out. It's a double patty cheeseburger with grilled onions. But get this, the patty has bacon mixed in with the ground beef. Four stars for bacon!!! And the hand-cut fries were the perfect companion to this meat lovers burger. This would be a great place to go with a group of friends. It was definitely overrated as a place to dine solo. But that was one of the best burgers I've tasted in a while, so yes I am giving them a little leniency by giving them four stars instead of three. Forgive me for being swayed by the swine.
(4)
Lindze M.
Meh I found this place on Yelp since I was in the area and wanted to try something new. The ambiance was really cute, but the hostess was aloof and the menu was trying so hard to be cool it was literally impossible to decipher. example, they listed their items like this: "grilled cheese dijon caramelized onions soup" No periods/commas or explanations. I had to ask the waiter wtf it meant. (it was a grilled cheese sandwich with dijon mustard and caramelized onions on it, with a side of the soup of the day) GG guys. so hip yet so clueless. the food itself was well executed, however, and sizes were generous. Service was very slow even though we were 1 of only 3 groups there. Beer selection was small but good quality. I wouldnt come back though.
(2)
Claudia A.
Like with any fine establishment on this part of town, the food will be hit or miss depending on your taste. Overall I loved most of the items and would love to come back for the food I'm craving. The dinners (suppers as they are called) are good but we opted for the tappas and small plates. We got the Dandelion Salad with arugula and cherries ($11) It was ok. Not our favorite salad, just felt like it was missing something and it was very sour. We got Oysters $2.75 ea These were nice and fresh, the sauce they give you is great too Pork belly was served on toast and served open face with curd and peas ($14) This was my favorite dish of the night. All of the perfect blend of salty and savory flavors on top of toast. Chorizo with a srambled egg ($15) This was very good too. Most people loved this or the pork belly as the winning dish of the night. Fried quail ($13) This tasted like quail with wing sauce. I'll skip it next time. Bone marrow with toast, roe, goat cheese and radishes ($15) This was better than I thought it would be. The marrow is very buttery, delicate, and melted on my toast. The radishes cooked with the marrow tasted like the marrow which was the best part. Fried eggplant ($ 9) This had bursts of brown sugar in it. It wasn't very good. No one would finish eating it We did try a supper: Tuna collar ($33) This is a massive amount of fish. You will feel like you are eating a giant carcass but it's delicious. Like no other fish we've had before. Some areas are light and flaky, others are dark flavorful. A must try for sure. Meat stick burger- a giant burger with fries that was also great. Griddle cake ($8) This was so good. Think mom's griddle pancakes with peach jam. Lavender Pot de creme ($8) Never had this before. It was nice and creamy, like a custard.
(5)
Rebecca O.
MONDAY NIGHT FRIED CHICKEN. Oh lawds, that is best fried chicken I've ever had. For those who haven't been or heard of this magical night, normally One Eared Stag is an expensive fancy restaurant. However, on Monday nights they offer fried chicken in shareable portions. The chicken is perfectly tender and has savory crust. For $20, you can get a whole chicken and two sides (mac n cheese and beans the night we went), which is more than enough for two hungry people. They really do mean for this to be a sharing meal, so bring some friends and enjoy. You won't regret it. Also, it's best to make reservations in advance. If you don't, you have to wait for a table in the front room (bar seating and cafe type tables), and it fills up quickly.
The Chef's Breakfast is a treat. So is their Kimchi Bloody Mary. Service is great, atmosphere is not stuffy or too chaotic. Everything tasted "homemade" but slightly more special... enough to make a unique impression. Brunch menus can get predictable or easily forgotten though delightful in the moment. One eared stag makes a statement with the Chef's Breakfast, I'd recommend ordering this if it's your first time since it provides a variety of flavors.
(5)
Matt L.
I'd return for one dish and one dish only: the tuna collar. Easily among the most unique and satisfying meals I've had dining out. It's the neck of the Yellow Fin -- a part I was told is usually discarded. Could be a dish for two. Barrel fish and steak were underwhelming, as were a few appetizers we tried. So yeah, tuna collar. Awesome.
(3)
Ron R.
Anthony was great.... food was delicious...friend had fried chicken and I had the fish dish....yummmy.....and a new Pabst blue Ribbon
(5)
Trevor W.
I Phalen love more and more each time. One Eared Stag is the darling of Chef Robert Phalen and a true gem hidden away in gorgeous Inman Park. I stumbled upon this establishment a few years ago while walking the streets to BaconFest. We actually stopped in for a bathroom and beer break, but were fascinated by the cocktails and cuisine on the menu. After several return vists, OES continues to earn top marks from this wild-game-loving-connoisseur and still retains top marks as my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. The namesake is quickly apparent upon entering this corner parcel with french bistro sidewalk seating: a one eared stag is prominently mounted center bar, surrounded by top shelf scotches and whiskys. The interior is spacious, clean, bright, and modern rustic. It exudes French country cafe charm and has a large, private decked patio in the back. Service here is exceptional, with both bartender and server there to guide you through a menu of unfamiliar ingredients. Phalen succeeds, nay, stands out in the tightly crowded Atlanta restaurant scene with his unique take on farm2table. He pairs exquisite plating with unusual tastes, game meats with local vegetables, and craft cocktails with his small - medium - large style tasting menu. In his own words, "You see it, you do it, you plant it, you grow it, you cook it, you serve it" The menu is divided into four parts, details each ingredient on heavy weight paper stock, and changes every few days with whatever is fresh and available. The first two sections feature the cold and hot tasting plates followed by the heartier mains and finishes with desserts prepared in house by the recently hired pastry chef. They now offer lunch service and have always been one of Atlanta's best brunch options. Opt for the Chef's brunch and prepared to be wowed! If you're looking for something truly unique, prepared with ingredients in a style you've never seen before, have an adventurous palate with a focus on game meats, there is no better culinary exploration than the One Eared Stag.
(5)
Alaina F.
My husband and I decided venturing here for brunch this past Saturday after hearing great things. We heard about the chefs breakfast and decided to settle on that. Plan to get here early because not only is the parking limited, but they had the entire dining room blocked off due to reservations. We were lucky enough to snag a tiny table spot by the door instead of sitting at the bar. The coffee is great, even though they no longer had the option for a french press so I had to keep flagging the very nice waiter down for refills. When we pressed the waiter for more information on the chefs breakfast, he said it depends on whatever the chef decides at the moment. Which is fine and expected, I was just worried that there may be some items I don't like, such as fish. I was right. The platter came out with 4 parts: a smear of creamy cheese topped with a tiny oily fish (gave it to my husband, he loved it), a slab of ham with a thick piece of bacon over one scrambled egg, beef belly potato hash topped with a fried egg, and a fried chicken black pepper biscuit...served with a can of budweiser. Now, I was not blown away. I consider myself an excellent cook and I know how to make a delicious breakfast. This plate seemed mediocre to me, perhaps because it was so hyped up. And also perhaps because it is not a cheap breakfast at 25 for the platter. I also chewed up some egg shell bits in with the fried egg side...something that is a major pet peeve of mine. But the hash was very good, and the black pepper chicken biscuit was phenomenal. We decided to order the donuts too, since it was not on the chefs breakfast. They were hot and delicious, perfect with coffee. Our waiter was amazing. He explained the monday night fried chicken dinner to us in such delicious detail that we will definitely be returning for that ( with a reservation ). Although I was underwhelmed by the chefs breakfast, I will definitely be back.
(3)
Kelli K.
Nice eclectic place to enjoy a nice delicious burger this burger is definitely one of the chef best dishes, every bite melts in your mouth. The only disclaimer that I have is for women if your on a date or dressed elegant this dish might not be the daintiest although this dish is really delicious it can be a bit messy it's also relatively large so you might not finish it all!! The "Meat Stick" burger has earned a full 5 stars The restaurant grading is a 99% A My kind of place! If it's your first time going to the restaurant get the "Meat Stick" I promise it won't disappoint
(5)
Jillian M.
Pretty eclectic and unique menu. Nice cocktails and wines. I had the burger, which wasn't my favorite of all Atlanta burgers, but not bad. Fries were kind of hard and cold-not recommended, but they come with the burger. My friend had the ostrich and enjoyed it. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday night, which is never a good sign, but overall it was enjoyable. Would like to try this place for brunch!
(4)
Andrew W.
Perusing the One Eared Stag's menu can be fairly intimidating, even for a soon-to-be Le Cordon Bleu graduate like myself. There are so many obscure ingredients and culinary terms peppered throughout their menu descriptions that I needed a translator. Enter waiter, stage left. "I was wondering if you might be able to walk me through some of these menu items.", I inquired. "Uhm... yeah, sure. Ok.", the waiter fumbled, picking up one of the menus. Then he proceeded to read the menu to us verbatim. Gee, thanks. Does anyone know what lovage, bottarga, nasturtium, verjus, salsify, or purslane is? Gotta be brave ordering here, I suppose. Next time, if there is a next time, I'm gonna avoid the esoteric menu and simply utter the code word "meatstick" and be done with it... or try their highly acclaimed brunch instead. So, I fared better than my wife ordering entrees here. I ended up with a chicken schnitzel covered with green beans and parmesan (written in the common tongue). My wife ended up with a small (for the price) portion of steak with asparagus, an egg yolk, fish roe, and leeks. Interesting combination... While my schnitzel was pretty good, the steak was...odd... and the price for both was exorbitant. On the plus side, this was the first time I'd ever had green beans that I actually kinda liked... Since we were still hungry, we decided to give dessert a try. We ordered a devil's food cake sacher-torte with peach preserves bourbon salted caramel and peanut brittle. Yummy! It was just about the perfect dessert... not too rich, a good balance between sweet and salty, and a variety of textures and flavors. Success.
(3)
Ritch H.
Came in on a Monday night which happens to be fried chicken night. I didn't go there for the chicken I was there for a particular hamburger that I heard was served there. It's called the "Meatstick"! It wasn't on the menu so I asked my server was it possible to order one. She said that they do not list it on the menu because they sell out of it a lot. My girlfriend ordered the fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. The chicken was very good and the mashed potatoes and gravy were very delicious. I ordered the Meatstick. It is a double burger. The patties are about 80% hamburger and 20% bacon. It came on a brioche roll with two slices of real Kraft government cheese with caramelized onions and butter pickles served on a bed of fries. I didn't care for the pickles. It would've been awesome if it had regular dill pickles. This is one of the best burgers I've had in Atlanta. I highly recommend it.
(4)
Dion S.
What a shame I really wanted to like One Eared Stag, heck wanted to love it....The food was good but nothing great especially considering the reviews. And it definitely wasn't good enough to make up for the abysmal service. Seriously everyone we encountered in the front of the house was completely uninteresting and unmotivated. One Eared Stag seems to suffer from the same hipster notion that so many other restaurants in hip intown neighborhoods do, that bad service somehow equals good service and adds an aire of distinction to the restaurant.
(2)
Mark K.
tl;dr; Fantastic food, with very slow\rude service. We arrived for brunch on Sunday at 11:50 and managed to snag seats at the bar. Around noon, we placed our food order. At 12:30 our starter (delicious pea salad) showed up and we ordered some cocktails. Not exactly timely, but about what I've come to expect from my previous visits to OES. Around 12:50, I inquired as to the status of our mains. We were informed that our server can "see the tickets from the bar and we're third up. Brunch normally takes 40 minutes." (Never mind that at this point, we're already beyond "normal"). Our food showed up 10 minutes after 1.. As usual, the food was superb. Unfortunately, our server never apologized or even acknowledged the abnormal wait time. It seemed as if we were to blame for expecting our food in less than an hour (or within 40 minutes of getting our starter). I get that tickets get lost, food runners make mistakes, and delays can happen in restaurants all the time. Acknowledgement and a simple apology would have been enough to rectify the situation. As it stands, I'll be taking a break from One Eared Stag. It's a shame, because the food is always nothing short of excellent.
(3)
Steve R.
Great wait staff and loved the decor. Definitely plan to return. The chicken sandwich was the best of the items my wife and I selected. Very juicy, fresh and delicious!
(5)
Kyle B.
I live in a near by neighborhood and this place is a hidden gem. What ever meal you go to your always going to get an amazing meal. With a rotating menu you never know what your going to get the next time you go, but always have my favorites. The burger may not be on the menu but it's one of the best in ATL, also the donuts during brunch, and if the ever have it again the tuna collar.
(5)
Colin T.
Just amazing. I love variety, and organ meats on the menu are a terrific sign. Also, frites with mayo. The atmosphere was excellent; look forward to when I can eat here again.
(5)
Jeny D.
Horrible! Was so excited for the chefs breakfast. Very slow service. Over an hour for food to come out. Server really didn't care at all it seemed. She said she couldn't tell us what was on the platter, despite her bringing it out to several surrounding tables. Three dishes had fish in it. The kimchi quiche was entirely too salty and cold. Stale donut. Awful. Will never return and will discourage others from making a horrible decision as well. This place is for sure on the hipster clock. However- the Bloody Mary is on point.
(1)
Patrice M.
This place is fantastic! But...not for the picky eater. Check the menu before you come because you find delicacies such as quail, sardines and chorizo topped with poached egg. We came on a Friday night and the place was nearly empty. Nestled in the quiet Inman park area, we parked right in front of the restaurant and were seated immediately. We got the quail and chorizo as appetizers, both were delicious. Then, I ordered the dumpster salad which was fresh and flavorful. My husband got a double decker burger and fries which wasn't on the menu. Service was great and food delicious. Will definitely return for a date night.
(5)
Kate O.
So, I have given this restaurant a number of chances, but I have to amend my review. My first review detailed our reservation nightmare on my youngest daughter's birthday two years ago. We decided to try again because we have been to the bar a couple times and have enjoyed the atmosphere. That said, I made a reservation for 6 for 6:30 the same night as two years ago. I used OpenTable to make the reservation. I received a voicemail five days prior to my reservation date letting me know that they were having a cocktail party until 7:00 that night. My options were to join the cocktail party at $25/person with a 10% discount on our dinner bill or change my reservation to 7:00. She also questioned why I was able to get the 6:30 reservation...a question I had too but clearly that is on the restaurant, not me. We changed our reservation to 7:00, but I had some concerns. We arrived at 7:00 and there were only two other seated tables. We were waited on promptly. As we were making our dinner selections, we were told that they were out of the scallop & mussels dish and the pork chops. For a restaurant that only has a handful of entrees, this was highly disappointing. It also calls a lot into question because they have an ever changing menu and dinner service didn't start until 7:00 due to the cocktail party so I have to wonder why they couldn't get other options. We then ordered two bottles of wine. The waiter returned to say they didn't have that wine either. He offered a similar bottle, that was $3 more per bottle. While we never asked them to meet the lower price, they also never offered and didn't adjust the bill. They did however have a 'secret' menu option, a bacon burger (20% bacon in the burger). It had been written up this month in Atlanta magazine so it wasn't much of a 'secret'. Given the missing items, the secret could have easily been offered up as a special to at least have it seem the menu wasn't so limited. Our table ordered 12 oysters as an appetizer, one steelhead, two bacon burgers and three quail. The bacon burgers were quite good as was the steelhead. While I know quail are small, these were tiny, basically the size of a bullfrog. We each got about 4 - 5 bites of meat. The cheesecake ordered for my daughter's birthday was extremely good and the birthday candle was appreciated. Also, this time we were, again, able to use AMEX. Given the reservation problems and the limited menu, that was further limited by out of stock options, the good is now outweighed by the bad for me.
(2)
Mike P.
More like a 3.5. I really wish we could have 1/2 stars for review. The menu is eclectic but very tasty. The appetizers were good. Nothing divine. We had the Tuna Collar that comes on a huge plate and makes for a great presentation. It was prepared perfectly and the taste was excellent. A friend ordered the cow tongue because I was scared- gross right? Wrong!! It tasted like the best braised short ribs ever. IF you didn't know you were eating tongue you would have sworn it was beef ribs. Then I had buccatini with octopus in a light spicy tomato sauce. It was really really good but was not even an appetizer size. Come on give me a break. You can pass on the desserts because they are nothing special. Service was actually excellent. The waiter was well informed and spot on with all his recommendations. As far as ambiance- ok.
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Bryan M.
The One Eared Stag was a godsend for me while stranded at the Reynoldstown/Inman park MARTA station. What better way to kill time waiting for a train than with oysters and a buttery chardonnay? My first trip here was for a hangover cure. I stepped inside, warily navigating the affluence and bacchanal of brunch culture to meet a friend who had already begun his meal. I ordered a drink to get my Dog Hair on, and then set my head on a table as the hurricane inside my head spun itself out. You can treat your awful headache here with quality eats and drinks, but try not to slide up in the spot looking grimy; sloppiness is not advised. If you would wear it to a wedding, it will fly here. But if you're on your Gambino so-rich-I-wear-sweatpants-everywhere steez, that will work, too. On the whole, this is a classy spot, with classy fare. The staff is chill, appear to take their jobs seriously, are "interesting", approachable and create a vibe I can rock with. Menu was good, atmosphere was enjoyable, oysters were salty, all's well that ended well. Price is a little up there, but this is Atlanta. You gotta pay to play, baby boy.
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Pratik S.
I previously mentioned that One Eared Stag is becoming one of my favorite restaurants and I recently discovered another reason why. On Monday nights they offer fried chicken and it is amazing. You can order it in three different ways, half a bird for $15, whole bird for $22, or 2 birds for $32. You get 2 sides with the meal and they increase in size depending on how much chicken you order. 4 of us split 2 birds and it was more than enough food. The sides they were offering that night were a spring salad and creamy grits. The salad was really good but the grits were the clear favorite. They were cooked perfectly and super creamy. The fried chicken had a good about of breading and spice to it and might be the best fried chicken I have had in Atlanta. Dinner for 4 for $32 is an amazing deal and just another reason I love this restaurant so much. We also ordered beer from their canned section and got some pretty cool koozies to take home. Make plans to come to One Eared Stag on a Monday night as soon as you can. You won't regret it, but then again I have loved it every time we have dined here.
(5)
Natalya A.
We came here to celebrate Father's Day! It was amazing food!! The only thing that was annoying was the parking. Make sure you get there early enough to get a parking spot
(4)
Jasmine S.
Visited for Sunday Brunch on the same day as the actress Regina Hall, so I'm automatically hooked! Made a reservation via open table and there was no wait, which is rare for a Sunday brunch in ATL. Food was solid! Had to try the infamous chef's breakfast. 4-5 options that vary as per the chef's liking. Although good, not as warm as I prefer my meals to be served. Probably because the food is served on a smorgasbord style wooden cutting board...Hard to hold heat I suppose. Chef's breakfast comes with a free beer. The waiter admitted it was a pretty bottom of the barrel brand and offered to switch it out when I inquired if that was an option. Would return for dinner or drinks maybe? The meatstick ( massive hamburger) looked GOOD by the way
(4)
Karen H.
So, I vacillated between 3 stars and 4. We went for a sort of early dinner (7ish) on a Saturday, and sat tucked in near the wait staff station, which was surprisingly quiet and private. I'd say the meal was a bookend for me. We had the golden rice and crab for an app, which was great, great, would have licked the bowl clean if I weren't in polite company. I wish we'd gotten two orders, it was so good, all umami and crabby. We also shared the blond brownie and salted caramel ice cream for desert, also a great choice, gooey brownie and a scoop of perfectly salty ice cream in a Majic Shell coating. Dinner for me was, eh, okay. The entree list was pretty limited (a 42 oz Porterhouse was an option at $95. Good Lord), and I went to my standby, which was duck. It was okay, a tiny, slightly dry leg and thigh over a mix of grains and corn. The hubs had the steelhead trout, which I liked better, but I'm not sure I could have eaten an entire serving of the rich, rich broth it came with. So, I might come back for the apps, and skip the entree next time.
(3)
Peter H.
Walk in and the decor is absolutely fantastic. Located right across the street from the MARTA station in a quaint residential neighborhood with a warm, inviting feel, this is a place you want to work. We sat down at the bar while waiting for our somewhat largish group of friends (weekday dining and drinks FTW Atlanta, you should try it). Service was friendly and prompt, the bar is gorgeous and classy, and the glassware snob in me was satisfied. Dinner sadly was a bit of a disappointment. I had the burger and my fiance had the duck. The burger aims for what in the company of my fellow transplants I call "classy In-N-Out." And it looks like its going to be amazing, you want it to be amazing, and then you bite in and it's average. The duck was so tough I had trouble breaking into it even with a steak knife. Duck should be done medium rare because it cooks so quick and is tender and this was crazy overcooked. I watched as the other woman at the table who ordered duck similarly struggled to cut into the meat. So a good meal because of drinks (beer selection works for me) and company, but with entrees prices in the mid $20s I was sorely disappointed with the food. Hopefully it was an off day for the chef - I would love to come back and discover I can love this place.
(2)
Catherine C.
we got the chef's special and it was fabulous!!! shrimp-calamari-n-grits was my favorite. it was super crowded for inman park festival, but the services wasn't affected at all. the large group of us had a great time.
(5)
Jennifer C.
I came here to celebrate my dinner with some girlfriends in December. I did miss having some of Shuan's duck fat fries that I loved but It was a pleasant evening with good food and great service. We ordered... {BEET SALAD} Beets are usually my favorite thing but I'd actually skip this {CHICKEN LIVER PATE} delicious {PASTEURIZED EGG} one of my favorite dishes, so well prepared and tasty {DOG SNAPPER} so very delicious, had a bit of spice that I loved, I don't typically order seafood when I go out, but I would totally get this again. {DUCK} well prepared with lots of polenta! {BRUSSEL SPROUTS} I LOVE brussel sprouts so you can never go wrong with them in my mind, they weren't prepared in any special way and I wouldn't say they were the most amazing sprouts I'd ever had but I liked. {BROCCOLI} two orders please. For dessert we had {RICE PUDDING} {PECAN PICE} {POT DE CREME} my favorite was the {POT DE CREME} I'd skip all the other ones.
(4)
Ravi B.
This is one of Chef Justin White's favorite restaurants so we took advantage of the opportunity that we'd be near Little Five Points and taking marta and sat at the bar. One-Eared Stag is right across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station on the east line of Marta. Walking into the venue, I saw the stag right away. Afterwards, I noticed all the whiskey at the bar :D. This was my first time going to a restaurant and ordering the "chef's special". Kind of a cool experience! I like surprises, so not knowing what I am about to get made it even more exciting. Chef Justin White reassured me that everything would be good, but he did not need to do that at all. I had a feeling that this place that all my friends and yelpers have been raving about would be awesome. For a drink, I tried the "Redneck mimosa". I had never thought about adding orange juice to beer, but it was actually pretty good. My chef's special also came with a beer. The food that came on my brunch was: hash with beef tongue, biscuit with gravy & chives, Danish & croissant, and a milk curd with anchovies and celery leaf and olive oil. The interesting combination of spices & oils was awesome! I enjoyed all of it. The beef tongue complimented the hash really well. I did not particularly care for the peppers or potatoes that came with that. Biscuits are a guilty pleasure and the biscuit here had a little kick in the gravy. It was a subtle but noticeable kick. Loved it! I had the Danish last, and it was a light, but perfect finish to the meal. Chef Justin White's "meat stick" which is their burger with a knife in it was awesome. It wasn't on their brunch menu, but since Chef Justin White has been here a couple of times he requested it. Bartenders are awesome here too by the way. Oh and to top off an already amazing experience, they have gender-neutral restrooms! Hope to come back one day and try their creative-looking dinner items!
(4)
Brian H.
I really enjoyed this place. Very nice atmosphere, and if you wanted to drink, they have a nicely stocked bar. I went (during the week) to try to have breakfast because of a segment I saw on the Food Network, but it turns the full breakfast menu is only served on the weekends. I was still able to find a delicious breakfast-like sandwich on the lunch menu...damn good too. What I ordered was: egg sandwich, enflish muffin, heratige pork sausage, mornay sauce, fries I cant wait to go back to ATL and eat there again.
(4)
Robin H.
My boyfriend and I went about a month ago and had such a good experience. We had the best server, shared the dumpster salad and meat stick and an amazing chocolate/lavender dessert. We then went back with another couple last week and it was horrible! The menu is a little pretentious so we had a lot of questions...and the server had to keep putting us off to go back and get the answers. My boyfriend got the ham steak and it had so much fat we brought it home for our dogs. I got the meat steak and it was just sub-par this time. It was a Sunday evening so I can only assume everyone was partied out from the weekend and not at all on their game. We won't be going back.
(2)
David F.
Ridiculous prices for inventive hit or miss dishes comprised of ingredients of which you probably have never heard. I wanted to like the One Eared Stag - it has received rave reviews from Atlanta Magazine, the attire is hipster, and animal heads are mounted on the wall. But it's strange to dress so casual when you will walk away hungry after spending $75/person for your dinner. The menu consists of a focused number of hot or cold plates and dishes, each of which is a list of 5 or 6 peculiar ingredients. Like lovage? Dandy for dandelion? Begging for benne seed? Then you are in luck! Never heard of these ingredients? Well, your credit card bill will certainly help you remember. Below are my selections: Bass crudo with cucumbers, black seed, knob onion, lemon vinegar $16 -- lovage was a bit over powering and the size was outrageously small considering the price. Dandelion salad with cherries & manchego, almonds, flowers $13 -- this plate was beautiful to look at pretty with a salty, "meaty" taste. Recommended. Pan fried padron peppers, benne seed, parmigiana $11 -- by far my favorite dish I wanted to dip some bread in the olive oil and benne seed, which had a lightly toasted sesame taste. Recommended. Peach cobbler croustade, buttermilk ice cream $8 -- breathtaking to behold, but not so much to eat. Skip.
(3)
Rosana D.
Out on a business trip with time finally to myself, I found this gem of a place. The quality of the food was superb! Their menu changes daily but the food is so fresh and full of flavor that my mouth was watering for more! Perfect portion entrees that saves room for desert. I couldn't have asked for a better meal! I would definitely come back on my next visit to Atlanta.
(5)
Sarah M.
Drove in town on Father's Day and they squeezed us in. Food was excellent and the staffed was very friendly. They have a wonderful little patio in the back. We at brunch and it was to DIE FOR. Hats off to the chief. They are doing it right at One Eared Stag.
(5)
John S.
If you like the unknown (and the strange), you'll get a kick out of One Eared Stag. Each week or so is different according to the chef. I try to avoid highlighting obscure meals because I know they can offputing, regardless of how seemingly harmless they can be. My dad is a notorious germaphobe and he thought the fried smelt were the best things he had ever tasted. I salute the chef of OES. I'm a big fan of experiments meeting the new.
(4)
Louie S.
Went by for Sunday brunch because my wife saw the One Eared Stag on The Food Network. She had to order the Chef's Choice that was featured on the show, which was a mistake. Out of the six sections the waffle and bacon was the only thing that was good. The curds with fish was extremely fishy, the egg was difficult to cut and very chewy, the scrambled eggs and hash were OK but when you add it up, was not worth the $25. Nice location, nice decor, slow service.
(2)
Molly T.
Went for brunch. Brunch is normally a meh for me but this was pretty damn good. They were slammed. We had a reservation and got a crappy table right next to the host stand at the door. People were constantly hovering over us. But I needed a Bloody Mary stat so I took the table! Joy was our server and she was great and knowledgeable. Bloody Mary was great but it's $10 for a small glass. We ordered a few salads to start because we weren't really sure what we wanted and they were fine. Finally we decided on the chefs breakfast to share. That's when I fell in love with the chef. I like to try a little bit of everything so it had 6 or 7 items on it. The oysters and grits were amazing! Everything else was pretty good... Beef tongue hash, scrambled eggs with crab, prosciutto quiche, yogurt parfait, pastry (I didn't try but it looked ok). For me the highlight was the fact it came with a complimentary beer!!! Beer for breakfast?!? Yes, please!!!! If I had a breakfast in bed like that served with a beer I'd be in love with whoever served it.
(4)
Sally P.
Didn't come for brunch, so I can't speak for that but I was underwhelmed with dinner. I saw One Eared Stag on another Yelper's list of Vegetarian Spots in Atlanta. This place could not be further from vegetarian friendly. Vegetables here are served in small portions on the side of meat obsessed entrees. I am not using the term, "meat obsessed," casually. If the antlers on the wall everywhere are any indication, One Eared Stag focuses on meat dishes, with a "farm to table" (as one of our friends said), and an unquestionably bougey feel. I had to cave and make a meat-ception. Duck's my favorite meat so I ordered the duck leg. It tasted of freezer burn, but the unusual spring greens underneath the leg were great. Too bad there weren't that many of them. (Pro tip: if you're vegetarian and find yourself having to eat meat for whatever reason, go for fish or a small amount of chicken. The mostly dark-meat duck leg gave me gut-splitting cramps about 30 minutes after eating. Not fun.) My friends were also underwhelmed with what they ordered, except for the "milk curd on toast" appetizer- which turned out to be more filling than the other entrees and very tasty. If you like meat, but mostly if you like hype, you'll like this place. One Eared Stag caters to hype but putting something along the lines of "All of our foods are sourced from really cool people doing really cool things" at the bottom of the menu. Oh, ok. Clears up any concerns I might have had about the lack of coolness in my choice of restaurant. Overall spent about $70 for two entrees with very small portion sizes, and some interesting flavors, but not enough to make up for the price.
(3)
Kelsey F.
One Eared Stag has some serious hype around it and it's been in my bookmarks for quite some time. A friend and I finally made it to their Saturday brunch and it was basically what I expected - trendy, airy vibe, relaxed service, delicious food, and lots of ingredients that I was completely unfamiliar with i.e. soldiers, pork head cheese, dumpster salad etc. This all made for a memorable experience. First of all brunch was not crowded at all. There were plenty of open tables in the relatively small space. I'm sure it gets packed at dinner, but they accept reservations so I recommend that especially for groups bigger than 4 people. The space is really lovely. The white tile, natural wood, cloth napkins, large windows and of course animal mounts make it feel homey but refined. We took some serious time reviewing the menu. It changes often, but the day we were there it was broken down between cold, hot and brunch. Cold and hot were smaller plates while the brunch options were more substantial. For $4.50, we couldn't say no to the redneck mimosa (beer + orange juice). I think I liked it better than a normal mimosa. We decided to try an odd, adventurous dish which was the pork head cheese with flowers, pickled raisins and carrots. It was really earthy and delicious. When you are at a place like One Eared Stag, you have to branch out and at least try something a little unusual. Our classic brunch dish was biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were basically just a vehicle for the ridiculously delicious gravy. It was slightly spicy, but appropriately creamy as well. Lastly, we went for a wild card order- The Meatstick (having no actual idea what a meatstick is). Plot twist! It is a double stack hamburger with some of the best pickles I've had. We were in semi-shock but also the burger was so tasty that it didn't really matter. So, yes I realize that our dishes didn't really go together, but we got to sample lots of different things that were all really delicious. On my return brunch I will be ordering the chef's breakfast. It is basically a sampling of whatever the chef feels like putting on it that day and a can of Schlitz. It is also served on a large carving board which really appeals to me. Also, apparently lots of people order the donuts to go which I could get behind. For the unique sampling we had, my meal came out to only $21. A pretty great deal. The staff is really friendly and matches the charm of the space and menu. The restaurant is a little out of the way for me, but totally worth many return visits. Parking is available on near by streets and it is also a hop and a skip away from Marta. Overall, a plump 4 stars.
(4)
Mb C.
Animal heads on the wall, pickles, serious attention to detail... close to Hipster Central. But, all-in-all very good!
(4)
Alessandro N.
The menu is ever changing so the examples I will give may or may not be applicable to your visit. What doesn't change is how amazing the culinary skills are that come out of the kitchen at One Eared Stag. Also this place can get pricey if you come with a huge appetite. The first round of our dinner that night consisted of raw oysters and a fried quail appetizer. The oysters were fresh and the mignonette was well balanced and highlighted the oysters (rather than covering them up). The fried quail was F'ing INCREDIBLE!!!! This small hot plate is one of the best small plates that I have ever had in my lifetime. Cannot emphasize this enough, it was amazing. The breading that they used was the tastiest breading for a fried food that I ever had. I don't know how else to say it but it was awesome. For dinner I had the fresh-caught catfish and my date had one of the steaks (there were two on the menu that night). Since the menu changed since I was there.... I cannot look up the exact details but both were very well prepared. The catfish was the best catfish I've had since I moved south and the steak was a great cut of meat with not a lot of fat/tendon. The sides were equally tasty and really highlighted each main course. Drinks: They have a wide selection of brown liquor and the Manhattan was very well made. I had a Hoddy Toddy and being my first time trying the drink I have nothing to compare it to but it was good and would recommend trying one. In the end it was pricey but it was absolutely worth it.
(5)
Jill G.
Not sure where to begin, but will start with the underwhelming experience. As my husband and I are big foodies, have eaten in some of the country's best restaurants, and I was actually a chef in Los Angeles for 10 years, we feel comfortable saying we do know good food. First impression was the bad bar service -uh oh. Guess it was a sign of things to come... Our reservation was after 9 pm, so things were winding down. We had a little time before our table was ready, so sat at the bar for a cocktail. Lets just say the personality of the bartender was almost non-existent. Not a great first impression... As they were not very busy at this time, it's interesting that they took their sweet, old time before even looking at us. My expensive drink was in a tiny martini glass, and I couldn't taste any alcohol. My husbands' bourbon pour was pitiful. No excuse for this from a restaurant that's supposed to be so good.... Ah, but it wasn't very good after all. (I hear its gone downhill, by a former regular customer). I'd like to start by asking why a restaurant called One Eared Stag, has a menu mostly comprised of fish? Just doesn't make sense. There was only one entree that was meat? mmm. Sorry Chef, but here goes... Started with 2 appetizers: the dumpster salad, and rabbit, goose terrine. Dumpster salad was good - not great, but good - but very small, and they charged $12 for a tiny salad. The terrine was very dry and bland. Thank goodness for the delicious persimmon mustard and toasts, which helped the terrine along. Ha, pretty bad when the mustard is the highlight of the dish. I ordered the shad roe, as it sounded interesting, and different; and my hubby ended up getting a burger, which was not listed on the menu, but he wanted meat. (The only other offer of meat was a steak, that he wasn't in the mood for). Thank God he did, as it was delicious, and was the highlight of the meal. The fries were good too, but very few on the plate - so sad. Now for the shad roe - it was a dry, liver-like texture with, thankfully, a pop of salty roe (although bit too fishy), and coated in a very thick, supposedly tempura, batter. Not very appealing. The sauce and potatoes were fine, but really? At this point I couldn't even bother with desert, which I always get! My condolences to the chef. It's really a shame, as I was looking forward to chefs brunch there, but not sure I can bother now.
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McKenzie C.
Pretty good but a little over priced and pretentious about their offerings. Also, if you ascribe to a more plant based or meatless diet, you may struggle to find a breakfast item that suits your palette. Great taste and a cool atmosphere overall but not as special as I had hoped.
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Christine A.
I have mixed feelings about one-eared stag. On the one hand I've enjoyed the chefs breakfast then two times I've had it but I often have a hard time finding something that sounds up my alley for dinner. The small menu isn't necessarily a bad thing but it makes it a bit tougher if you are looking for something a bit more tame. That said, everything has always been very tasty albeit a bit pricier than feels on the mark. A great space with enough room for groups.
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Keri L.
We went here for brunch with a relatively large group (9 people) this past weekend and our experience was just 'ok'. We were some of the first people to arrive at the restaurant that morning and were well aware that with larger groups things tend to be a little slower. However, our service and our server was painfully and embarrasingly slow. It took almost an hour to get our food after we ordered. Again, if the restaurant was packed or understaffed this would not have been a problem, but we watched as tables around us kept getting served food and our food, and more importantly, our server was no where. We would have appreciated a check-in or two to let us know if the kitchen was slow or what was taking so long, but we just ended up sitting there getting frustrated. The food itself was about 50/50. I actually really enjoyed my meal (even though I was a bit hangry at this point) of the biscuits and gravy. And others at our table really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, but then some weren't so happy. They felt the eggs with crab was sub-par and the shrimp and grits were just 'ok'. All in all, if I'm ever back in Atlanta, I doubt I would try this place again. Or I would sit at the bar.
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Stefanie M.
My hubby and I dined here last minute on a Friday night to celebrate some work success! We arrived at 8pm, and were immediately seated. I have to admit, this has been a long time book mark and I've heard such good things about it, that I was surprised we were able to get in and half the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. . . .Awesome restaurants are hard to get into typically, but I think One Eared Stag might be more famous for brunch than dinner. Our wait staff was very nice, my hubby thought him good but slightly disinterested. I disagreed. I started with the roasted cauliflower and my hubby started with these very spicy quail. Both were excellent. For dinner my husband had the short rib and I had a steak, both were divine! Although I think the winner may have been the short rib, it was enormous! So lovely. Both came with spinach. For dessert we split a chocolate curry tart that was really unusual and delicious. It had a pineapple side that broke up the spice with the sweetness, it was so nice. We ordered a bottle of wine, the 2009 Relic, and it was fantastic. Overall I loved everything about the One Eared Stag. I definitely want to come for brunch but the dinner was fabulous too!
(5)
Ibad K.
If you've gone to One Eared Stag, please do and thank me later. Great food that's inventive but comforting with Chef Robert's always thoughtful and warm touch. The service is very good and the staff is not pretentious but very helpful. Brunch is a class above in originality, taste, and quality. Try the Chef's Breakfast, the Meatstick (a great burger), and any of ever-changing dishes. Lunch is a casual but very high quality affair. Go often to try everything. It's that good. Don't even get me started on the dinner. Pound for pound one of the best experiences in chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta. No pretenses, no cliches, no frills. Just great food cooked very well. Highly recommended!
(5)
D.J. K.
We were driving around Inman Park looking for a brunch spot that didn't require a redic wait time. So my friends and I were happy to find One Eared Stag. The interior has the deer/stag motif going around the restaurant with antlers and a huge "mounted trophy" at the bar (not sure how i feel about that). However, we were starving and ready to get our eat on. While waiting for a few minutes at the bar, we saw a drink item called "redneck mimosa." when we asked what this was the bartender said it was Budweiser and OJ...o_0, we kind of just chuckled to ourselves. The brunch menu was not extensive which i liked. We opted for the Chef's Special, French Toast, and Biscuits & Gravy. Chef's Special: Small portions of shrimp & grits, french fries with gravy, danish, french toast, veal with fried egg (i think it was veal, can't remember), and can of beer. Shrimp and grits were okay, it was too cornmeal-y for my taste. I really liked the french fries, the rest was just okay..I didn't touch the veal (?) French toast: I didn't like the bread..I feel like for french toast it should be really good bread and not just masked with toppings...I think the bread fell short Biscuits & Gravy: this was by far our table's favorite. The biscuits were warm and soft on the inside and the gravy was really good. It wasn't too thick and heavy, just right! Would like to come back to try their adventurous dinner menu.
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David W.
I stumbled into One Eared Stag on a Saturday afternoon for brunch and was pleasantly surprised to see the place packed. The food selection was broad and unique and I have no issues with service (slow or otherwise). We sat near the window and had a great view of the Inman Park neighborhood. I go to restaurants because of the food and the food alone... and if you're anything like me, you won't be disappointed.
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Tom E.
I will never forget the first time I had learned about this place, I got off of MARTA to head to Bacon Fest (at Dad's Garage, down the street). It looked like a beautiful one story white brick building that blended with the neighborhood perfectly. I just had no idea what it was about- and then I kept reading reviews about it. For my last meal of vacation, I decided to meet Kathleen and Charlie for a meal here, as I felt there should be no other way to experience this place for the first time. There is no parking lot, but finding a street spot was not too difficult (the entrance is on a side street, so it makes it a little easier). Upon entering, the bar is straight ahead (with the famous one eared stag looking over), and there is a dining room to the left. We got seated in the dining room, and I got to face the kitchen, which at the end of the day, I wish I didn't (more on that later). The building itself is very elegant, but with a hipster vibe. Almost reminds me of Empire State South. I can dig it, as long as things stay true to flow, and service is spot on (especially for the prices they charge). On to my tangent- earlier in the week I treated my friend to lunch at Community Q, and I was mortified when he pulled a string of hair out of his Brunswick stew. That put a damper on things, for sure. So when I saw one of the chefs/cooks with an all out beard at OES, it kind of made me cringe. I am sorry, I am all for art and expression, but I was trained to leave the facial hair out of the kitchen- for an equal part of sanitation and professionalism. But hey, what would I know, I have never cooked a day in my life. So as I am sitting there staring at this guy making food, I needed the drinks to keep coming. And they did. They had a solid bourbon menu and cocktail list, I don't even remember what I got. Their menu changes a lot from what I hear, which is good for one thing, but if you like something, you may not see it again. We started off with some chicken necks (which is very odd for a place that sells $40+ entrees). At $9, it was a huge plate, and they were seasoned well, but having to work so hard for such little meat, I didn't find it fitting. They tasted great, but I was out of breath after eating 5. For the main dish, I got a piece of beef and a kid size lobster claw. For $40soemthing, it was alright, but it left much to be desired. It solidified my opinion that I will never order steak again from a restaurant again unless I am drunk and forgiving. IMO, I can do it better. That was my mistake for ordering it in the first place. On the other hand, the lamb neck the size of the table was decent, and enough to share for 3. The fries that came with it were awesome. We ordered some Brussels as a side, and they were decent as well. As I was trying to help them finish, they took my damn fork (wth). It was then dessert time. They split a peanut butter type sundae, I got a orange brulee in a crust. The brulee itself was decent, but like a great cannoli, you have to fill it the moment you are going to serve it. I could tell that with that crust. As I was about to eat some more of their sundae (which indeed, was phenomenal), the guy took my damn spoon! That was twice! He then asked if we wanted anything else, I told him I needed coffee, as I was about to embark on a 400 mile drive home. After searching, he told me they were out of coffee! I mean, what the hell!?!?! A dinner for 3 with drinks came to $198 before tip. The company made it worth it, but after the mixed emotions from everything else, I might just come back to try the famed "chef's breakfast". I just had too many "what the ??" moments in one meal to give it a higher rating.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Hipster Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Catherine C.
we got the chef's special and it was fabulous!!! shrimp-calamari-n-grits was my favorite. it was super crowded for inman park festival, but the services wasn't affected at all. the large group of us had a great time.
(5)D D.
New favorite place! I don't give out the 5 stars easily either! This place just has a great vibe. All white painted brick with reclaimed wood tables and metal seating. Bar has a lot of taxidermy which makes people want to pose with horns. Extensive bourbon list. The food was amazing (changes nightly) and the servers were so sweet and pleasant. We shared a few dishes that were yummy: lamb, collard greens and this wonderfully spicy peel and eat shrimp. Each dish had such unique flavoring we asked for bread to sop it up. I will be back for sure. I love it when a good meal and atmosphere comes together!
(5)Jeff S.
What an evening! Wonderful, relaxed service in a great neighborhood. I had a fantastic meal with two friends. Great wine, with a VERY knowledgeable server. He knew about everything on the menu, and made great wine pairing recommendations. Their house-smoked meats were divine, our salads were light and the perfect intro, and my pork belly was perhaps the best I have had. Their greens were also delightful, as were the other sides we sampled. It was a perfect Atlanta evening to sit outside, and their private patio reminded me of the non-touristy parts of Paris. Enjoy. You will not be disappointed!
(5)Jessie K.
The Chef's Breakfast is a treat. So is their Kimchi Bloody Mary. Service is great, atmosphere is not stuffy or too chaotic. Everything tasted "homemade" but slightly more special... enough to make a unique impression. Brunch menus can get predictable or easily forgotten though delightful in the moment. One eared stag makes a statement with the Chef's Breakfast, I'd recommend ordering this if it's your first time since it provides a variety of flavors.
(5)Alex C.
I came here for their Monday night fried chicken. Is it good? It's pretty damn good. Is it the best fried chicken I had? Possibly. Tend, moist chicken breast that is perfectly friend? That's hard to come by... Is it worth the price? For the $13 half chicken, probably not. For the $20 whole chicken, maybe. But for $30 and 2 whole fried chickens and sides, quite possibly so.
(4)Louie S.
Went by for Sunday brunch because my wife saw the One Eared Stag on The Food Network. She had to order the Chef's Choice that was featured on the show, which was a mistake. Out of the six sections the waffle and bacon was the only thing that was good. The curds with fish was extremely fishy, the egg was difficult to cut and very chewy, the scrambled eggs and hash were OK but when you add it up, was not worth the $25. Nice location, nice decor, slow service.
(2)Simone A.
Let me explain why I subtracted one star then I can get into the good stuff. I went on a Sunday morning. My mistake. Brunch in Atlanta is always chaotic and this was no exception. I was dining alone and there were no seats at the bar so I asked to wait until a table came available. As it got closer to 12:30 when Atlanta's can have a drink with their brunch, the place got more crowded. The hostesses offered, several times, to seat me at a table in the front room by the window. This poor little table, far removed from the other diners, was located on the window-front but sandwiched between the front door and the throng of people waiting to be seated. The idea that they would seat anyone there is beyond me. After I refused the first time and said I didn't mind waiting (leaving out that I was claustrophobic and that the idea of people's backsides in my face while I try to enjoy my meal was unappealing), I wish they hadn't insisted a second and third time. Minus one star. Finally, a seat opened at the bar and my four-star experience began! I was craving two things... a bloody mary and a burger. Okay, to be honest, I should subtract another star for the bloody mary. It was heavy on the Worcestershire and light on the vodka. But I was so happy to be seated and that it was finally 12:30 (Atlanta has the stupidest laws) that I didn't mind. But the best part was the burger. If I'm being frank, the menu was a bit fru-fru. I glanced at it and realized that my wait may have been in vain. Then I asked the bartender if they served a burger during brunch. She sad they did and her face lit up as she explained this phenomena to me. It's called the Meat Stick. They don't include it on the menu and they sell them until they sell out. It's a double patty cheeseburger with grilled onions. But get this, the patty has bacon mixed in with the ground beef. Four stars for bacon!!! And the hand-cut fries were the perfect companion to this meat lovers burger. This would be a great place to go with a group of friends. It was definitely overrated as a place to dine solo. But that was one of the best burgers I've tasted in a while, so yes I am giving them a little leniency by giving them four stars instead of three. Forgive me for being swayed by the swine.
(4)Lindze M.
Meh I found this place on Yelp since I was in the area and wanted to try something new. The ambiance was really cute, but the hostess was aloof and the menu was trying so hard to be cool it was literally impossible to decipher. example, they listed their items like this: "grilled cheese dijon caramelized onions soup" No periods/commas or explanations. I had to ask the waiter wtf it meant. (it was a grilled cheese sandwich with dijon mustard and caramelized onions on it, with a side of the soup of the day) GG guys. so hip yet so clueless. the food itself was well executed, however, and sizes were generous. Service was very slow even though we were 1 of only 3 groups there. Beer selection was small but good quality. I wouldnt come back though.
(2)Claudia A.
Like with any fine establishment on this part of town, the food will be hit or miss depending on your taste. Overall I loved most of the items and would love to come back for the food I'm craving. The dinners (suppers as they are called) are good but we opted for the tappas and small plates. We got the Dandelion Salad with arugula and cherries ($11) It was ok. Not our favorite salad, just felt like it was missing something and it was very sour. We got Oysters $2.75 ea These were nice and fresh, the sauce they give you is great too Pork belly was served on toast and served open face with curd and peas ($14) This was my favorite dish of the night. All of the perfect blend of salty and savory flavors on top of toast. Chorizo with a srambled egg ($15) This was very good too. Most people loved this or the pork belly as the winning dish of the night. Fried quail ($13) This tasted like quail with wing sauce. I'll skip it next time. Bone marrow with toast, roe, goat cheese and radishes ($15) This was better than I thought it would be. The marrow is very buttery, delicate, and melted on my toast. The radishes cooked with the marrow tasted like the marrow which was the best part. Fried eggplant ($ 9) This had bursts of brown sugar in it. It wasn't very good. No one would finish eating it We did try a supper: Tuna collar ($33) This is a massive amount of fish. You will feel like you are eating a giant carcass but it's delicious. Like no other fish we've had before. Some areas are light and flaky, others are dark flavorful. A must try for sure. Meat stick burger- a giant burger with fries that was also great. Griddle cake ($8) This was so good. Think mom's griddle pancakes with peach jam. Lavender Pot de creme ($8) Never had this before. It was nice and creamy, like a custard.
(5)Rebecca O.
MONDAY NIGHT FRIED CHICKEN. Oh lawds, that is best fried chicken I've ever had. For those who haven't been or heard of this magical night, normally One Eared Stag is an expensive fancy restaurant. However, on Monday nights they offer fried chicken in shareable portions. The chicken is perfectly tender and has savory crust. For $20, you can get a whole chicken and two sides (mac n cheese and beans the night we went), which is more than enough for two hungry people. They really do mean for this to be a sharing meal, so bring some friends and enjoy. You won't regret it. Also, it's best to make reservations in advance. If you don't, you have to wait for a table in the front room (bar seating and cafe type tables), and it fills up quickly.
(5)Valerie N.
We decided to hit up One Eared Stag on a Saturday night during the Inman Park Festival. A reservation was easily made via OpenTable. On our way there, we got a call alerting us that parking might be tough due to the festival and that they didn't have a valet. Luckily for us, we were able to park in the Marta lot and had no troubles finding a spot. Yay! So we walked in and were instantly seated - great sign. We got a booth right along the window, which was great for watching festival traffic and being under the trees. Just a perfect spring night. Since its spring, I immediately scanned the menu for my fave: Morels. And yup, there they were with the bavette steak. YAY!!! I didn't really look at anything else since I'm such a nut for morels AND fava beans. We also ordered the charcoal roasted sardines with salsa verde and toast and FOAM (is that still a thing?), which I really liked (but yup, as sardines, were a bit fishy). While we ate on the sardines, we saw the off-menu burger float by and hubby immediately ordered it for his entrée. Our friend got the loupe de mer, which was sea bass. The bavette steak, which I had to google, is similar to flank steak. Its quite lean and One Eared Stag cooked it perfectly so that it retained lots of beefy flavor. It balanced very well with the morels, fava beans, and dandelion greens. Ah, spring. My fave. My dish paired awesome with a great Oregon pinot (the name was just initials - it might have been OPP, but I can't remember). For the burger, One Eared Stag grinds bacon in with the beef, resulting in a burger that tastes almost like a bacon patty. It had similar qualities to my favorite burger in Atlanta from General Muir - melty cheese, toasty bun, pickles, simple. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but it was almost too bacon-y for me (whaaaat? how can that be?), but it truly was really great. I'm glad I only had a couple bites of it rather than having it for my entire meal, but its an amazing indulgence that is a must-try if you patron OES. Also, the French fries are amazing. One item of note is the vibe at OES. The waiters are SUPER casual (read: tshirts) but the patrons all seemed super dressed up (the girl next to me was in a plunging lace dress). The space, while small, is very nice and modern, and the food is upscale. Its a teeny bit odd that such a nice place with beautiful food promotes such a casual atmosphere, but then again, its nice to show up somewhere in shorts and have an awesome meal.
(4)Patrice M.
This place is fantastic! But...not for the picky eater. Check the menu before you come because you find delicacies such as quail, sardines and chorizo topped with poached egg. We came on a Friday night and the place was nearly empty. Nestled in the quiet Inman park area, we parked right in front of the restaurant and were seated immediately. We got the quail and chorizo as appetizers, both were delicious. Then, I ordered the dumpster salad which was fresh and flavorful. My husband got a double decker burger and fries which wasn't on the menu. Service was great and food delicious. Will definitely return for a date night.
(5)Trevor W.
I Phalen love more and more each time. One Eared Stag is the darling of Chef Robert Phalen and a true gem hidden away in gorgeous Inman Park. I stumbled upon this establishment a few years ago while walking the streets to BaconFest. We actually stopped in for a bathroom and beer break, but were fascinated by the cocktails and cuisine on the menu. After several return vists, OES continues to earn top marks from this wild-game-loving-connoisseur and still retains top marks as my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. The namesake is quickly apparent upon entering this corner parcel with french bistro sidewalk seating: a one eared stag is prominently mounted center bar, surrounded by top shelf scotches and whiskys. The interior is spacious, clean, bright, and modern rustic. It exudes French country cafe charm and has a large, private decked patio in the back. Service here is exceptional, with both bartender and server there to guide you through a menu of unfamiliar ingredients. Phalen succeeds, nay, stands out in the tightly crowded Atlanta restaurant scene with his unique take on farm2table. He pairs exquisite plating with unusual tastes, game meats with local vegetables, and craft cocktails with his small - medium - large style tasting menu. In his own words, "You see it, you do it, you plant it, you grow it, you cook it, you serve it" The menu is divided into four parts, details each ingredient on heavy weight paper stock, and changes every few days with whatever is fresh and available. The first two sections feature the cold and hot tasting plates followed by the heartier mains and finishes with desserts prepared in house by the recently hired pastry chef. They now offer lunch service and have always been one of Atlanta's best brunch options. Opt for the Chef's brunch and prepared to be wowed! If you're looking for something truly unique, prepared with ingredients in a style you've never seen before, have an adventurous palate with a focus on game meats, there is no better culinary exploration than the One Eared Stag.
(5)Alaina F.
My husband and I decided venturing here for brunch this past Saturday after hearing great things. We heard about the chefs breakfast and decided to settle on that. Plan to get here early because not only is the parking limited, but they had the entire dining room blocked off due to reservations. We were lucky enough to snag a tiny table spot by the door instead of sitting at the bar. The coffee is great, even though they no longer had the option for a french press so I had to keep flagging the very nice waiter down for refills. When we pressed the waiter for more information on the chefs breakfast, he said it depends on whatever the chef decides at the moment. Which is fine and expected, I was just worried that there may be some items I don't like, such as fish. I was right. The platter came out with 4 parts: a smear of creamy cheese topped with a tiny oily fish (gave it to my husband, he loved it), a slab of ham with a thick piece of bacon over one scrambled egg, beef belly potato hash topped with a fried egg, and a fried chicken black pepper biscuit...served with a can of budweiser. Now, I was not blown away. I consider myself an excellent cook and I know how to make a delicious breakfast. This plate seemed mediocre to me, perhaps because it was so hyped up. And also perhaps because it is not a cheap breakfast at 25 for the platter. I also chewed up some egg shell bits in with the fried egg side...something that is a major pet peeve of mine. But the hash was very good, and the black pepper chicken biscuit was phenomenal. We decided to order the donuts too, since it was not on the chefs breakfast. They were hot and delicious, perfect with coffee. Our waiter was amazing. He explained the monday night fried chicken dinner to us in such delicious detail that we will definitely be returning for that ( with a reservation ). Although I was underwhelmed by the chefs breakfast, I will definitely be back.
(3)Kelli K.
Nice eclectic place to enjoy a nice delicious burger this burger is definitely one of the chef best dishes, every bite melts in your mouth. The only disclaimer that I have is for women if your on a date or dressed elegant this dish might not be the daintiest although this dish is really delicious it can be a bit messy it's also relatively large so you might not finish it all!! The "Meat Stick" burger has earned a full 5 stars The restaurant grading is a 99% A My kind of place! If it's your first time going to the restaurant get the "Meat Stick" I promise it won't disappoint
(5)Jillian M.
Pretty eclectic and unique menu. Nice cocktails and wines. I had the burger, which wasn't my favorite of all Atlanta burgers, but not bad. Fries were kind of hard and cold-not recommended, but they come with the burger. My friend had the ostrich and enjoyed it. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday night, which is never a good sign, but overall it was enjoyable. Would like to try this place for brunch!
(4)Andrew W.
Perusing the One Eared Stag's menu can be fairly intimidating, even for a soon-to-be Le Cordon Bleu graduate like myself. There are so many obscure ingredients and culinary terms peppered throughout their menu descriptions that I needed a translator. Enter waiter, stage left. "I was wondering if you might be able to walk me through some of these menu items.", I inquired. "Uhm... yeah, sure. Ok.", the waiter fumbled, picking up one of the menus. Then he proceeded to read the menu to us verbatim. Gee, thanks. Does anyone know what lovage, bottarga, nasturtium, verjus, salsify, or purslane is? Gotta be brave ordering here, I suppose. Next time, if there is a next time, I'm gonna avoid the esoteric menu and simply utter the code word "meatstick" and be done with it... or try their highly acclaimed brunch instead. So, I fared better than my wife ordering entrees here. I ended up with a chicken schnitzel covered with green beans and parmesan (written in the common tongue). My wife ended up with a small (for the price) portion of steak with asparagus, an egg yolk, fish roe, and leeks. Interesting combination... While my schnitzel was pretty good, the steak was...odd... and the price for both was exorbitant. On the plus side, this was the first time I'd ever had green beans that I actually kinda liked... Since we were still hungry, we decided to give dessert a try. We ordered a devil's food cake sacher-torte with peach preserves bourbon salted caramel and peanut brittle. Yummy! It was just about the perfect dessert... not too rich, a good balance between sweet and salty, and a variety of textures and flavors. Success.
(3)Ritch H.
Came in on a Monday night which happens to be fried chicken night. I didn't go there for the chicken I was there for a particular hamburger that I heard was served there. It's called the "Meatstick"! It wasn't on the menu so I asked my server was it possible to order one. She said that they do not list it on the menu because they sell out of it a lot. My girlfriend ordered the fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. The chicken was very good and the mashed potatoes and gravy were very delicious. I ordered the Meatstick. It is a double burger. The patties are about 80% hamburger and 20% bacon. It came on a brioche roll with two slices of real Kraft government cheese with caramelized onions and butter pickles served on a bed of fries. I didn't care for the pickles. It would've been awesome if it had regular dill pickles. This is one of the best burgers I've had in Atlanta. I highly recommend it.
(4)Mark K.
tl;dr; Fantastic food, with very slow\rude service. We arrived for brunch on Sunday at 11:50 and managed to snag seats at the bar. Around noon, we placed our food order. At 12:30 our starter (delicious pea salad) showed up and we ordered some cocktails. Not exactly timely, but about what I've come to expect from my previous visits to OES. Around 12:50, I inquired as to the status of our mains. We were informed that our server can "see the tickets from the bar and we're third up. Brunch normally takes 40 minutes." (Never mind that at this point, we're already beyond "normal"). Our food showed up 10 minutes after 1.. As usual, the food was superb. Unfortunately, our server never apologized or even acknowledged the abnormal wait time. It seemed as if we were to blame for expecting our food in less than an hour (or within 40 minutes of getting our starter). I get that tickets get lost, food runners make mistakes, and delays can happen in restaurants all the time. Acknowledgement and a simple apology would have been enough to rectify the situation. As it stands, I'll be taking a break from One Eared Stag. It's a shame, because the food is always nothing short of excellent.
(3)Steve R.
Great wait staff and loved the decor. Definitely plan to return. The chicken sandwich was the best of the items my wife and I selected. Very juicy, fresh and delicious!
(5)Kyle B.
I live in a near by neighborhood and this place is a hidden gem. What ever meal you go to your always going to get an amazing meal. With a rotating menu you never know what your going to get the next time you go, but always have my favorites. The burger may not be on the menu but it's one of the best in ATL, also the donuts during brunch, and if the ever have it again the tuna collar.
(5)Colin T.
Just amazing. I love variety, and organ meats on the menu are a terrific sign. Also, frites with mayo. The atmosphere was excellent; look forward to when I can eat here again.
(5)Jeny D.
Horrible! Was so excited for the chefs breakfast. Very slow service. Over an hour for food to come out. Server really didn't care at all it seemed. She said she couldn't tell us what was on the platter, despite her bringing it out to several surrounding tables. Three dishes had fish in it. The kimchi quiche was entirely too salty and cold. Stale donut. Awful. Will never return and will discourage others from making a horrible decision as well. This place is for sure on the hipster clock. However- the Bloody Mary is on point.
(1)Justin W.
With fare encompassing delicious revisions on classics like the all-American burger, as well as creative, seasonal, and varied dishes including a plate of sweet melon, yogurt, radish, and pistachio vinaigrette, this is a great, consistent restaurant and bar that I always enjoy, despite many, many visits. Chefs Robert Phalen and Doug Rouen are masters of their craft, and I always leave here full of deliciousness and inspiration.
(5)Kate O.
So, I have given this restaurant a number of chances, but I have to amend my review. My first review detailed our reservation nightmare on my youngest daughter's birthday two years ago. We decided to try again because we have been to the bar a couple times and have enjoyed the atmosphere. That said, I made a reservation for 6 for 6:30 the same night as two years ago. I used OpenTable to make the reservation. I received a voicemail five days prior to my reservation date letting me know that they were having a cocktail party until 7:00 that night. My options were to join the cocktail party at $25/person with a 10% discount on our dinner bill or change my reservation to 7:00. She also questioned why I was able to get the 6:30 reservation...a question I had too but clearly that is on the restaurant, not me. We changed our reservation to 7:00, but I had some concerns. We arrived at 7:00 and there were only two other seated tables. We were waited on promptly. As we were making our dinner selections, we were told that they were out of the scallop & mussels dish and the pork chops. For a restaurant that only has a handful of entrees, this was highly disappointing. It also calls a lot into question because they have an ever changing menu and dinner service didn't start until 7:00 due to the cocktail party so I have to wonder why they couldn't get other options. We then ordered two bottles of wine. The waiter returned to say they didn't have that wine either. He offered a similar bottle, that was $3 more per bottle. While we never asked them to meet the lower price, they also never offered and didn't adjust the bill. They did however have a 'secret' menu option, a bacon burger (20% bacon in the burger). It had been written up this month in Atlanta magazine so it wasn't much of a 'secret'. Given the missing items, the secret could have easily been offered up as a special to at least have it seem the menu wasn't so limited. Our table ordered 12 oysters as an appetizer, one steelhead, two bacon burgers and three quail. The bacon burgers were quite good as was the steelhead. While I know quail are small, these were tiny, basically the size of a bullfrog. We each got about 4 - 5 bites of meat. The cheesecake ordered for my daughter's birthday was extremely good and the birthday candle was appreciated. Also, this time we were, again, able to use AMEX. Given the reservation problems and the limited menu, that was further limited by out of stock options, the good is now outweighed by the bad for me.
(2)Mike P.
More like a 3.5. I really wish we could have 1/2 stars for review. The menu is eclectic but very tasty. The appetizers were good. Nothing divine. We had the Tuna Collar that comes on a huge plate and makes for a great presentation. It was prepared perfectly and the taste was excellent. A friend ordered the cow tongue because I was scared- gross right? Wrong!! It tasted like the best braised short ribs ever. IF you didn't know you were eating tongue you would have sworn it was beef ribs. Then I had buccatini with octopus in a light spicy tomato sauce. It was really really good but was not even an appetizer size. Come on give me a break. You can pass on the desserts because they are nothing special. Service was actually excellent. The waiter was well informed and spot on with all his recommendations. As far as ambiance- ok.
(3)Bryan M.
The One Eared Stag was a godsend for me while stranded at the Reynoldstown/Inman park MARTA station. What better way to kill time waiting for a train than with oysters and a buttery chardonnay? My first trip here was for a hangover cure. I stepped inside, warily navigating the affluence and bacchanal of brunch culture to meet a friend who had already begun his meal. I ordered a drink to get my Dog Hair on, and then set my head on a table as the hurricane inside my head spun itself out. You can treat your awful headache here with quality eats and drinks, but try not to slide up in the spot looking grimy; sloppiness is not advised. If you would wear it to a wedding, it will fly here. But if you're on your Gambino so-rich-I-wear-sweatpants-everywhere steez, that will work, too. On the whole, this is a classy spot, with classy fare. The staff is chill, appear to take their jobs seriously, are "interesting", approachable and create a vibe I can rock with. Menu was good, atmosphere was enjoyable, oysters were salty, all's well that ended well. Price is a little up there, but this is Atlanta. You gotta pay to play, baby boy.
(4)Pratik S.
I previously mentioned that One Eared Stag is becoming one of my favorite restaurants and I recently discovered another reason why. On Monday nights they offer fried chicken and it is amazing. You can order it in three different ways, half a bird for $15, whole bird for $22, or 2 birds for $32. You get 2 sides with the meal and they increase in size depending on how much chicken you order. 4 of us split 2 birds and it was more than enough food. The sides they were offering that night were a spring salad and creamy grits. The salad was really good but the grits were the clear favorite. They were cooked perfectly and super creamy. The fried chicken had a good about of breading and spice to it and might be the best fried chicken I have had in Atlanta. Dinner for 4 for $32 is an amazing deal and just another reason I love this restaurant so much. We also ordered beer from their canned section and got some pretty cool koozies to take home. Make plans to come to One Eared Stag on a Monday night as soon as you can. You won't regret it, but then again I have loved it every time we have dined here.
(5)Natalya A.
We came here to celebrate Father's Day! It was amazing food!! The only thing that was annoying was the parking. Make sure you get there early enough to get a parking spot
(4)Jasmine S.
Visited for Sunday Brunch on the same day as the actress Regina Hall, so I'm automatically hooked! Made a reservation via open table and there was no wait, which is rare for a Sunday brunch in ATL. Food was solid! Had to try the infamous chef's breakfast. 4-5 options that vary as per the chef's liking. Although good, not as warm as I prefer my meals to be served. Probably because the food is served on a smorgasbord style wooden cutting board...Hard to hold heat I suppose. Chef's breakfast comes with a free beer. The waiter admitted it was a pretty bottom of the barrel brand and offered to switch it out when I inquired if that was an option. Would return for dinner or drinks maybe? The meatstick ( massive hamburger) looked GOOD by the way
(4)Karen H.
So, I vacillated between 3 stars and 4. We went for a sort of early dinner (7ish) on a Saturday, and sat tucked in near the wait staff station, which was surprisingly quiet and private. I'd say the meal was a bookend for me. We had the golden rice and crab for an app, which was great, great, would have licked the bowl clean if I weren't in polite company. I wish we'd gotten two orders, it was so good, all umami and crabby. We also shared the blond brownie and salted caramel ice cream for desert, also a great choice, gooey brownie and a scoop of perfectly salty ice cream in a Majic Shell coating. Dinner for me was, eh, okay. The entree list was pretty limited (a 42 oz Porterhouse was an option at $95. Good Lord), and I went to my standby, which was duck. It was okay, a tiny, slightly dry leg and thigh over a mix of grains and corn. The hubs had the steelhead trout, which I liked better, but I'm not sure I could have eaten an entire serving of the rich, rich broth it came with. So, I might come back for the apps, and skip the entree next time.
(3)Peter H.
Walk in and the decor is absolutely fantastic. Located right across the street from the MARTA station in a quaint residential neighborhood with a warm, inviting feel, this is a place you want to work. We sat down at the bar while waiting for our somewhat largish group of friends (weekday dining and drinks FTW Atlanta, you should try it). Service was friendly and prompt, the bar is gorgeous and classy, and the glassware snob in me was satisfied. Dinner sadly was a bit of a disappointment. I had the burger and my fiance had the duck. The burger aims for what in the company of my fellow transplants I call "classy In-N-Out." And it looks like its going to be amazing, you want it to be amazing, and then you bite in and it's average. The duck was so tough I had trouble breaking into it even with a steak knife. Duck should be done medium rare because it cooks so quick and is tender and this was crazy overcooked. I watched as the other woman at the table who ordered duck similarly struggled to cut into the meat. So a good meal because of drinks (beer selection works for me) and company, but with entrees prices in the mid $20s I was sorely disappointed with the food. Hopefully it was an off day for the chef - I would love to come back and discover I can love this place.
(2)Robin H.
My boyfriend and I went about a month ago and had such a good experience. We had the best server, shared the dumpster salad and meat stick and an amazing chocolate/lavender dessert. We then went back with another couple last week and it was horrible! The menu is a little pretentious so we had a lot of questions...and the server had to keep putting us off to go back and get the answers. My boyfriend got the ham steak and it had so much fat we brought it home for our dogs. I got the meat steak and it was just sub-par this time. It was a Sunday evening so I can only assume everyone was partied out from the weekend and not at all on their game. We won't be going back.
(2)Ravi B.
This is one of Chef Justin White's favorite restaurants so we took advantage of the opportunity that we'd be near Little Five Points and taking marta and sat at the bar. One-Eared Stag is right across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station on the east line of Marta. Walking into the venue, I saw the stag right away. Afterwards, I noticed all the whiskey at the bar :D. This was my first time going to a restaurant and ordering the "chef's special". Kind of a cool experience! I like surprises, so not knowing what I am about to get made it even more exciting. Chef Justin White reassured me that everything would be good, but he did not need to do that at all. I had a feeling that this place that all my friends and yelpers have been raving about would be awesome. For a drink, I tried the "Redneck mimosa". I had never thought about adding orange juice to beer, but it was actually pretty good. My chef's special also came with a beer. The food that came on my brunch was: hash with beef tongue, biscuit with gravy & chives, Danish & croissant, and a milk curd with anchovies and celery leaf and olive oil. The interesting combination of spices & oils was awesome! I enjoyed all of it. The beef tongue complimented the hash really well. I did not particularly care for the peppers or potatoes that came with that. Biscuits are a guilty pleasure and the biscuit here had a little kick in the gravy. It was a subtle but noticeable kick. Loved it! I had the Danish last, and it was a light, but perfect finish to the meal. Chef Justin White's "meat stick" which is their burger with a knife in it was awesome. It wasn't on their brunch menu, but since Chef Justin White has been here a couple of times he requested it. Bartenders are awesome here too by the way. Oh and to top off an already amazing experience, they have gender-neutral restrooms! Hope to come back one day and try their creative-looking dinner items!
(4)Brian H.
I really enjoyed this place. Very nice atmosphere, and if you wanted to drink, they have a nicely stocked bar. I went (during the week) to try to have breakfast because of a segment I saw on the Food Network, but it turns the full breakfast menu is only served on the weekends. I was still able to find a delicious breakfast-like sandwich on the lunch menu...damn good too. What I ordered was: egg sandwich, enflish muffin, heratige pork sausage, mornay sauce, fries I cant wait to go back to ATL and eat there again.
(4)Dion S.
What a shame I really wanted to like One Eared Stag, heck wanted to love it....The food was good but nothing great especially considering the reviews. And it definitely wasn't good enough to make up for the abysmal service. Seriously everyone we encountered in the front of the house was completely uninteresting and unmotivated. One Eared Stag seems to suffer from the same hipster notion that so many other restaurants in hip intown neighborhoods do, that bad service somehow equals good service and adds an aire of distinction to the restaurant.
(2)David F.
Ridiculous prices for inventive hit or miss dishes comprised of ingredients of which you probably have never heard. I wanted to like the One Eared Stag - it has received rave reviews from Atlanta Magazine, the attire is hipster, and animal heads are mounted on the wall. But it's strange to dress so casual when you will walk away hungry after spending $75/person for your dinner. The menu consists of a focused number of hot or cold plates and dishes, each of which is a list of 5 or 6 peculiar ingredients. Like lovage? Dandy for dandelion? Begging for benne seed? Then you are in luck! Never heard of these ingredients? Well, your credit card bill will certainly help you remember. Below are my selections: Bass crudo with cucumbers, black seed, knob onion, lemon vinegar $16 -- lovage was a bit over powering and the size was outrageously small considering the price. Dandelion salad with cherries & manchego, almonds, flowers $13 -- this plate was beautiful to look at pretty with a salty, "meaty" taste. Recommended. Pan fried padron peppers, benne seed, parmigiana $11 -- by far my favorite dish I wanted to dip some bread in the olive oil and benne seed, which had a lightly toasted sesame taste. Recommended. Peach cobbler croustade, buttermilk ice cream $8 -- breathtaking to behold, but not so much to eat. Skip.
(3)Rosana D.
Out on a business trip with time finally to myself, I found this gem of a place. The quality of the food was superb! Their menu changes daily but the food is so fresh and full of flavor that my mouth was watering for more! Perfect portion entrees that saves room for desert. I couldn't have asked for a better meal! I would definitely come back on my next visit to Atlanta.
(5)Sarah M.
Drove in town on Father's Day and they squeezed us in. Food was excellent and the staffed was very friendly. They have a wonderful little patio in the back. We at brunch and it was to DIE FOR. Hats off to the chief. They are doing it right at One Eared Stag.
(5)John S.
If you like the unknown (and the strange), you'll get a kick out of One Eared Stag. Each week or so is different according to the chef. I try to avoid highlighting obscure meals because I know they can offputing, regardless of how seemingly harmless they can be. My dad is a notorious germaphobe and he thought the fried smelt were the best things he had ever tasted. I salute the chef of OES. I'm a big fan of experiments meeting the new.
(4)Molly T.
Went for brunch. Brunch is normally a meh for me but this was pretty damn good. They were slammed. We had a reservation and got a crappy table right next to the host stand at the door. People were constantly hovering over us. But I needed a Bloody Mary stat so I took the table! Joy was our server and she was great and knowledgeable. Bloody Mary was great but it's $10 for a small glass. We ordered a few salads to start because we weren't really sure what we wanted and they were fine. Finally we decided on the chefs breakfast to share. That's when I fell in love with the chef. I like to try a little bit of everything so it had 6 or 7 items on it. The oysters and grits were amazing! Everything else was pretty good... Beef tongue hash, scrambled eggs with crab, prosciutto quiche, yogurt parfait, pastry (I didn't try but it looked ok). For me the highlight was the fact it came with a complimentary beer!!! Beer for breakfast?!? Yes, please!!!! If I had a breakfast in bed like that served with a beer I'd be in love with whoever served it.
(4)Sally P.
Didn't come for brunch, so I can't speak for that but I was underwhelmed with dinner. I saw One Eared Stag on another Yelper's list of Vegetarian Spots in Atlanta. This place could not be further from vegetarian friendly. Vegetables here are served in small portions on the side of meat obsessed entrees. I am not using the term, "meat obsessed," casually. If the antlers on the wall everywhere are any indication, One Eared Stag focuses on meat dishes, with a "farm to table" (as one of our friends said), and an unquestionably bougey feel. I had to cave and make a meat-ception. Duck's my favorite meat so I ordered the duck leg. It tasted of freezer burn, but the unusual spring greens underneath the leg were great. Too bad there weren't that many of them. (Pro tip: if you're vegetarian and find yourself having to eat meat for whatever reason, go for fish or a small amount of chicken. The mostly dark-meat duck leg gave me gut-splitting cramps about 30 minutes after eating. Not fun.) My friends were also underwhelmed with what they ordered, except for the "milk curd on toast" appetizer- which turned out to be more filling than the other entrees and very tasty. If you like meat, but mostly if you like hype, you'll like this place. One Eared Stag caters to hype but putting something along the lines of "All of our foods are sourced from really cool people doing really cool things" at the bottom of the menu. Oh, ok. Clears up any concerns I might have had about the lack of coolness in my choice of restaurant. Overall spent about $70 for two entrees with very small portion sizes, and some interesting flavors, but not enough to make up for the price.
(3)Kelsey F.
One Eared Stag has some serious hype around it and it's been in my bookmarks for quite some time. A friend and I finally made it to their Saturday brunch and it was basically what I expected - trendy, airy vibe, relaxed service, delicious food, and lots of ingredients that I was completely unfamiliar with i.e. soldiers, pork head cheese, dumpster salad etc. This all made for a memorable experience. First of all brunch was not crowded at all. There were plenty of open tables in the relatively small space. I'm sure it gets packed at dinner, but they accept reservations so I recommend that especially for groups bigger than 4 people. The space is really lovely. The white tile, natural wood, cloth napkins, large windows and of course animal mounts make it feel homey but refined. We took some serious time reviewing the menu. It changes often, but the day we were there it was broken down between cold, hot and brunch. Cold and hot were smaller plates while the brunch options were more substantial. For $4.50, we couldn't say no to the redneck mimosa (beer + orange juice). I think I liked it better than a normal mimosa. We decided to try an odd, adventurous dish which was the pork head cheese with flowers, pickled raisins and carrots. It was really earthy and delicious. When you are at a place like One Eared Stag, you have to branch out and at least try something a little unusual. Our classic brunch dish was biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were basically just a vehicle for the ridiculously delicious gravy. It was slightly spicy, but appropriately creamy as well. Lastly, we went for a wild card order- The Meatstick (having no actual idea what a meatstick is). Plot twist! It is a double stack hamburger with some of the best pickles I've had. We were in semi-shock but also the burger was so tasty that it didn't really matter. So, yes I realize that our dishes didn't really go together, but we got to sample lots of different things that were all really delicious. On my return brunch I will be ordering the chef's breakfast. It is basically a sampling of whatever the chef feels like putting on it that day and a can of Schlitz. It is also served on a large carving board which really appeals to me. Also, apparently lots of people order the donuts to go which I could get behind. For the unique sampling we had, my meal came out to only $21. A pretty great deal. The staff is really friendly and matches the charm of the space and menu. The restaurant is a little out of the way for me, but totally worth many return visits. Parking is available on near by streets and it is also a hop and a skip away from Marta. Overall, a plump 4 stars.
(4)Mb C.
Animal heads on the wall, pickles, serious attention to detail... close to Hipster Central. But, all-in-all very good!
(4)James G.
Pricey for good food. The menu is always changing and can be hit or miss. Don't be fooled by the two $$. Closer to $40 per person, easy.
(3)SC S.
Ohmahgawd. Came here for restaurant week. Everything was amazing. Definitely worth a splurge. Will be back as soon as my pockets allow.
(5)Sarah W.
My husband and I tried OES a few weeks ago and were both pleasantly surprised. It is minutes from our home and offered a wonderful atmosphere, menu, & cocktail list. We will most definitely be back, as the menu changes almost nightly.
(4)Alessandro N.
The menu is ever changing so the examples I will give may or may not be applicable to your visit. What doesn't change is how amazing the culinary skills are that come out of the kitchen at One Eared Stag. Also this place can get pricey if you come with a huge appetite. The first round of our dinner that night consisted of raw oysters and a fried quail appetizer. The oysters were fresh and the mignonette was well balanced and highlighted the oysters (rather than covering them up). The fried quail was F'ing INCREDIBLE!!!! This small hot plate is one of the best small plates that I have ever had in my lifetime. Cannot emphasize this enough, it was amazing. The breading that they used was the tastiest breading for a fried food that I ever had. I don't know how else to say it but it was awesome. For dinner I had the fresh-caught catfish and my date had one of the steaks (there were two on the menu that night). Since the menu changed since I was there.... I cannot look up the exact details but both were very well prepared. The catfish was the best catfish I've had since I moved south and the steak was a great cut of meat with not a lot of fat/tendon. The sides were equally tasty and really highlighted each main course. Drinks: They have a wide selection of brown liquor and the Manhattan was very well made. I had a Hoddy Toddy and being my first time trying the drink I have nothing to compare it to but it was good and would recommend trying one. In the end it was pricey but it was absolutely worth it.
(5)Jill G.
Not sure where to begin, but will start with the underwhelming experience. As my husband and I are big foodies, have eaten in some of the country's best restaurants, and I was actually a chef in Los Angeles for 10 years, we feel comfortable saying we do know good food. First impression was the bad bar service -uh oh. Guess it was a sign of things to come... Our reservation was after 9 pm, so things were winding down. We had a little time before our table was ready, so sat at the bar for a cocktail. Lets just say the personality of the bartender was almost non-existent. Not a great first impression... As they were not very busy at this time, it's interesting that they took their sweet, old time before even looking at us. My expensive drink was in a tiny martini glass, and I couldn't taste any alcohol. My husbands' bourbon pour was pitiful. No excuse for this from a restaurant that's supposed to be so good.... Ah, but it wasn't very good after all. (I hear its gone downhill, by a former regular customer). I'd like to start by asking why a restaurant called One Eared Stag, has a menu mostly comprised of fish? Just doesn't make sense. There was only one entree that was meat? mmm. Sorry Chef, but here goes... Started with 2 appetizers: the dumpster salad, and rabbit, goose terrine. Dumpster salad was good - not great, but good - but very small, and they charged $12 for a tiny salad. The terrine was very dry and bland. Thank goodness for the delicious persimmon mustard and toasts, which helped the terrine along. Ha, pretty bad when the mustard is the highlight of the dish. I ordered the shad roe, as it sounded interesting, and different; and my hubby ended up getting a burger, which was not listed on the menu, but he wanted meat. (The only other offer of meat was a steak, that he wasn't in the mood for). Thank God he did, as it was delicious, and was the highlight of the meal. The fries were good too, but very few on the plate - so sad. Now for the shad roe - it was a dry, liver-like texture with, thankfully, a pop of salty roe (although bit too fishy), and coated in a very thick, supposedly tempura, batter. Not very appealing. The sauce and potatoes were fine, but really? At this point I couldn't even bother with desert, which I always get! My condolences to the chef. It's really a shame, as I was looking forward to chefs brunch there, but not sure I can bother now.
(1)McKenzie C.
Pretty good but a little over priced and pretentious about their offerings. Also, if you ascribe to a more plant based or meatless diet, you may struggle to find a breakfast item that suits your palette. Great taste and a cool atmosphere overall but not as special as I had hoped.
(3)Christine A.
I have mixed feelings about one-eared stag. On the one hand I've enjoyed the chefs breakfast then two times I've had it but I often have a hard time finding something that sounds up my alley for dinner. The small menu isn't necessarily a bad thing but it makes it a bit tougher if you are looking for something a bit more tame. That said, everything has always been very tasty albeit a bit pricier than feels on the mark. A great space with enough room for groups.
(4)Keri L.
We went here for brunch with a relatively large group (9 people) this past weekend and our experience was just 'ok'. We were some of the first people to arrive at the restaurant that morning and were well aware that with larger groups things tend to be a little slower. However, our service and our server was painfully and embarrasingly slow. It took almost an hour to get our food after we ordered. Again, if the restaurant was packed or understaffed this would not have been a problem, but we watched as tables around us kept getting served food and our food, and more importantly, our server was no where. We would have appreciated a check-in or two to let us know if the kitchen was slow or what was taking so long, but we just ended up sitting there getting frustrated. The food itself was about 50/50. I actually really enjoyed my meal (even though I was a bit hangry at this point) of the biscuits and gravy. And others at our table really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, but then some weren't so happy. They felt the eggs with crab was sub-par and the shrimp and grits were just 'ok'. All in all, if I'm ever back in Atlanta, I doubt I would try this place again. Or I would sit at the bar.
(2)Stefanie M.
My hubby and I dined here last minute on a Friday night to celebrate some work success! We arrived at 8pm, and were immediately seated. I have to admit, this has been a long time book mark and I've heard such good things about it, that I was surprised we were able to get in and half the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. . . .Awesome restaurants are hard to get into typically, but I think One Eared Stag might be more famous for brunch than dinner. Our wait staff was very nice, my hubby thought him good but slightly disinterested. I disagreed. I started with the roasted cauliflower and my hubby started with these very spicy quail. Both were excellent. For dinner my husband had the short rib and I had a steak, both were divine! Although I think the winner may have been the short rib, it was enormous! So lovely. Both came with spinach. For dessert we split a chocolate curry tart that was really unusual and delicious. It had a pineapple side that broke up the spice with the sweetness, it was so nice. We ordered a bottle of wine, the 2009 Relic, and it was fantastic. Overall I loved everything about the One Eared Stag. I definitely want to come for brunch but the dinner was fabulous too!
(5)Ibad K.
If you've gone to One Eared Stag, please do and thank me later. Great food that's inventive but comforting with Chef Robert's always thoughtful and warm touch. The service is very good and the staff is not pretentious but very helpful. Brunch is a class above in originality, taste, and quality. Try the Chef's Breakfast, the Meatstick (a great burger), and any of ever-changing dishes. Lunch is a casual but very high quality affair. Go often to try everything. It's that good. Don't even get me started on the dinner. Pound for pound one of the best experiences in chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta. No pretenses, no cliches, no frills. Just great food cooked very well. Highly recommended!
(5)D.J. K.
We were driving around Inman Park looking for a brunch spot that didn't require a redic wait time. So my friends and I were happy to find One Eared Stag. The interior has the deer/stag motif going around the restaurant with antlers and a huge "mounted trophy" at the bar (not sure how i feel about that). However, we were starving and ready to get our eat on. While waiting for a few minutes at the bar, we saw a drink item called "redneck mimosa." when we asked what this was the bartender said it was Budweiser and OJ...o_0, we kind of just chuckled to ourselves. The brunch menu was not extensive which i liked. We opted for the Chef's Special, French Toast, and Biscuits & Gravy. Chef's Special: Small portions of shrimp & grits, french fries with gravy, danish, french toast, veal with fried egg (i think it was veal, can't remember), and can of beer. Shrimp and grits were okay, it was too cornmeal-y for my taste. I really liked the french fries, the rest was just okay..I didn't touch the veal (?) French toast: I didn't like the bread..I feel like for french toast it should be really good bread and not just masked with toppings...I think the bread fell short Biscuits & Gravy: this was by far our table's favorite. The biscuits were warm and soft on the inside and the gravy was really good. It wasn't too thick and heavy, just right! Would like to come back to try their adventurous dinner menu.
(3)David W.
I stumbled into One Eared Stag on a Saturday afternoon for brunch and was pleasantly surprised to see the place packed. The food selection was broad and unique and I have no issues with service (slow or otherwise). We sat near the window and had a great view of the Inman Park neighborhood. I go to restaurants because of the food and the food alone... and if you're anything like me, you won't be disappointed.
(5)elise t.
Happened to be "in that area" and stopped in for lunch; had been there for Shaun's in past. Sadly, place was empty, but we were ok with that and sat on the cute patio. Menu was exciting- very different, inventive, fresh! Cocktails also reasonable(9$) and intriguing combinations of spirits/mixers. I had the chili dog(!) and husband had the catfish- not a usual lunch menu, but that's the best part of trying new places! Olives and almonds, chickpea fries- loved them Very friendly staff- mentioned the popularity of the Sunday brunch so we'll try that next! Good luck! This place clearly has the talent, hopefully word will spread...
(5)martha m.
Great service, awesome food, and totally kid friendly!
(4)Ani W.
So glad for this place. Where else can I find sardine in the menu? Friendly atmosphere and kids friendly. Definitely will be back over and over again.
(5)Ron M.
Best bartenders and wait staff, BEST oysters in Atlanta. Rockin hanger steak (except with the red sauce). Heather the bartender is fabulous. Love this place.
(5)j s.
Fabulous restaurant. Service, food, and atmosphere were all terrific. I was with a party of 8 and everyone was very satisfied with the food and service they received. The noise level is LOUD, but I would go back for the food.
(5)Tom E.
I will never forget the first time I had learned about this place, I got off of MARTA to head to Bacon Fest (at Dad's Garage, down the street). It looked like a beautiful one story white brick building that blended with the neighborhood perfectly. I just had no idea what it was about- and then I kept reading reviews about it. For my last meal of vacation, I decided to meet Kathleen and Charlie for a meal here, as I felt there should be no other way to experience this place for the first time. There is no parking lot, but finding a street spot was not too difficult (the entrance is on a side street, so it makes it a little easier). Upon entering, the bar is straight ahead (with the famous one eared stag looking over), and there is a dining room to the left. We got seated in the dining room, and I got to face the kitchen, which at the end of the day, I wish I didn't (more on that later). The building itself is very elegant, but with a hipster vibe. Almost reminds me of Empire State South. I can dig it, as long as things stay true to flow, and service is spot on (especially for the prices they charge). On to my tangent- earlier in the week I treated my friend to lunch at Community Q, and I was mortified when he pulled a string of hair out of his Brunswick stew. That put a damper on things, for sure. So when I saw one of the chefs/cooks with an all out beard at OES, it kind of made me cringe. I am sorry, I am all for art and expression, but I was trained to leave the facial hair out of the kitchen- for an equal part of sanitation and professionalism. But hey, what would I know, I have never cooked a day in my life. So as I am sitting there staring at this guy making food, I needed the drinks to keep coming. And they did. They had a solid bourbon menu and cocktail list, I don't even remember what I got. Their menu changes a lot from what I hear, which is good for one thing, but if you like something, you may not see it again. We started off with some chicken necks (which is very odd for a place that sells $40+ entrees). At $9, it was a huge plate, and they were seasoned well, but having to work so hard for such little meat, I didn't find it fitting. They tasted great, but I was out of breath after eating 5. For the main dish, I got a piece of beef and a kid size lobster claw. For $40soemthing, it was alright, but it left much to be desired. It solidified my opinion that I will never order steak again from a restaurant again unless I am drunk and forgiving. IMO, I can do it better. That was my mistake for ordering it in the first place. On the other hand, the lamb neck the size of the table was decent, and enough to share for 3. The fries that came with it were awesome. We ordered some Brussels as a side, and they were decent as well. As I was trying to help them finish, they took my damn fork (wth). It was then dessert time. They split a peanut butter type sundae, I got a orange brulee in a crust. The brulee itself was decent, but like a great cannoli, you have to fill it the moment you are going to serve it. I could tell that with that crust. As I was about to eat some more of their sundae (which indeed, was phenomenal), the guy took my damn spoon! That was twice! He then asked if we wanted anything else, I told him I needed coffee, as I was about to embark on a 400 mile drive home. After searching, he told me they were out of coffee! I mean, what the hell!?!?! A dinner for 3 with drinks came to $198 before tip. The company made it worth it, but after the mixed emotions from everything else, I might just come back to try the famed "chef's breakfast". I just had too many "what the ??" moments in one meal to give it a higher rating.
(3)Adam C.
My girlfriend and I had an amazing brunch here after seeing the one eared stag on a food network show the other day which boldly claimed that they have one of Americas best breakfasts. It does not disappoint and will proudly join our rotating Sunday brunch list!! The last time I visted the restaurant was called Shawns and space has transformed into a trendy chic taxonomic/ deer sanctuary. After contemplating a few entries we simply decided to go for it and split the chefs breakfast-$25 mammoth wooden platter of breakfast delights. Every week the platter changes depending on chefs whimsical mood and what farm-fresh ingredients are available. Our platter included the following: -bacon and waffle with the "real stuff" maple syrup - steak and organic grits - fried egg and vegetable hash - yogurt parfait - country ham biscuit - last but not least...wash it all down with nice schlitz beer ahhhh. Such a fantastic tapas style breakfast in which you can sample all best daily offerings! Service also was friendly and attentive and were happy to converse about menu offerings and changing restaurant scene in Inman Park. 5 stars and must try dish for Atlanta foodies!
(5)Emily S.
I visited the One Eared Stag with my friend as a part of a large group for her birthday celebration. She worked out a plan with the restaurant in advance re: food, seating,etc. and they were super easy to work with. The day of the event we went early to set up some decorations and the hostess offered to help us set up which was very kind of her. The chef came out and spoke with us as well The menu seems to change regularly and what we dined on that night was delicious. The cocktails were creative and tasty. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a Friday night and our server was swamped but he still did a great job and was courteous the entire time. My friend had the restaurant make cupcakes for her birthday and (I think) they were dulce de leche. Regardless, they were the best cupcakes I've ever eaten. I cannot say enough nice things about this establishment. It is upscale while feeling relaxed. Food is wonderful. Staff is great. I flew in from out of town to attend the party but I'll be hitting this place back up next time I'm back in ATL.
(5)Grant J.
This place is absolutely wonderful! Parking is street side so rather limited as is seating inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is pretty casual and the whole place is pretty hip and chic. That aside, the food was absolutely to die for. I got the chef's breakfast which was a little pricy at 24$ but it was worth every penny. Four different meals all spaced out and brought their own flavor. Also it changes every day they informed me. I got a biscuit and sausage gravy which was excellent. The beef tongue hash with a poached egg on top was absolutely incredible! The flavors went together so well. Also the lamb sausage over grits with an over easy egg on top was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big grits guy but that was just to die for. Also the French toast with orange marmalade was epic! Just a great overall meal, fast service, and a good environment! I will go back next time I'm in Atlanta!!
(5)Richard R.
Man... I really don't want to write this review, because I enjoyed my first visit here a few weeks ago soooo much. But I've got to set the record straight since my previous review was such a different experience. --------------- - - - - - THE SCENE I remember the first time I tasted Alaga syrup as a child and to this day my reaction to its flavor is the same: Blaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! Well, as far as I'm concerned, it was the grossest syrup ever made (sorry all you Alaga fans). Although I can't confirm this was Alaga (they pour the syrup on your pancakes before it comes to the table) I recognized the flavor and IF this was not Alaga syrup, they used something that taste just like it. I REALLY hate that syrup and honestly thought they'd went out of production years and years ago... but evidently I was wrong. I have been drooling over these pancakes ever since my first visit here. I saw them pass by my table and made a mental note to return. Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. NOTE TO CHEF: Mrs. Butterworth is the best! yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… THE FOOD I'm very boring when it comes to food. If I like it... don't change it, at all! I want it to look and smell and taste EXACTLY the same... kinda like Sheldon Cooper on the Big Bang Theory. It seems as though the chefs here likes to mix it up according to however they're feeling. The pancakes I saw on a prior visit had the bacon stacked on top of the pancakes. This time it was stuffed inbetween each layer, making the bacon sort of soggy. Also, the Chef's Special had considerably less food on it that it did on our first visit and the meatstick burger I ordered for my boys wasn't even close to tasting as good as the one I described in my previous review. The shrimp & grits, the dish I'd put all my hopes and dreams into savoring, was average at best. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… I'm just not having a great food day today which was terrible since I bragged about the food to my guests and drove 40+ minute to get here. To add to my embarrassment, my out-of-town guests made the comment that Gordon Ramsey needs to add this place to an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. I didn't personally think it was that bad, but it wasn't good either. Oddly, we had the same server, but even service was very different from my first visit. I liked her the first time so I'll reserve comment on this visit. THE VERDICT Overall, this experience was night and day from my previous. I see why it is suggested to visit a restaurant two, even three times before writing a review. I'm so very disappointed because I didn't expect O.E.S to let me down. I can't bring myself to give them 2 stars, but I sure would be justified. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen, but no matter what the excuse was for the food and service... that dang Alaga syrup needs to go!!! PS - Kids (at least my kids) don't like the huge Texas toast used for a grilled cheese. The bread to cheese ratio was too much. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-…
(3)Monique C.
OMG!!! I can't find words to describe how amazing the food is! It's phenomenal!! The best food ever!!! Not to mention the staff, they are fantastic!! Being our first time, Cory took great care of us!! He took his time to explain the menu and gave us the best advice!!! I'll never forget the experience I had there, will be back for sure!!
(5)Alexander P.
I went to brunch here with my dad this past weekend after hearing a good deal of praise about Robert Phalen's work in the kitchen. The dinner menu intrigues me a bit more because of the unique cuisine offered, but for pickier eaters, the brunch menu is a safer bet. We ordered two starters: one was a buttered, knife-and-fork toast with sardines, radishes, onions, poblanos, and bacon. The flavors complemented each other really well. I loved the way the sardines were prepared - filleted and lightly pan fried. The lone complaint about the dish would be the fact that there were a couple of the larger, inedible bones left on the sardine. They left all the small bones in, but that's fine since they're edible. The other appetizer was pan-fried dates with white anchovies, pistachios, green olives, and mint. This was one of the better appetizers I've had in a while. The sweetness of the dates and mint played off the salinity of the anchovies and olives really well. Both appetizers offered hearty portions. For entrees, we also ordered two dishes. I had scrambled eggs with lump crab, creme fraiche, small yellow potatoes, chopped bacon, and poblanos. It was a really nice concoction. The flavor of the crab was present throughout the dish, even in bites where you didn't eat the crab. I would have liked a bit more in terms of quantity, but it was an all-around solid brunch dish. My dad had the English muffins with scrambled eggs, bacon, and hollandaise. It was incredibly heavy and very indulgent. The muffins were buttered, and they served it as two breakfast sandwiches. I can't complain about the quantity, but it seemed like there was a bit too much hollandaise, which overpowered the taste of the bacon and eggs. I will be back to try the more innovative cuisine on the dinner menu, but One Eared Stag has definitely staked its claim to be among the city's best offerings.
(4)Marty K.
Very good food. Can't describe what I ate and probably changes on next menu but everything special. Good wine and beer list. Highly recommend
(5)Dalton S.
I loved my dinner experience here. The food and service was impressive. I want to go back for their brunch. It always looks so crowded when I walk by.
(5)Serena B.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area! Oysters Blue points spot on. Kid friendly! Always changing menu! Their services is impeccable & great bar. A must try restaurant. It's a complete Gem.
(5)Jeremy M.
I went. I had some very nice dishes I don't remember. And. Then. I had. The meat stick. I love burger time at holeman & finch, but I'd take this burger over that one 24 times. Get it.
(5)Michelle A.
Not impressed...We were told no modifications/substitutions could be made even though there were allergies at the table. The restaurant was extremely hot and loud (so not ideal for conversation). The food took an hour and my chicken was rubbery and chewy. When I sent it back, there were no apologies and no offer to order anything else from the menu. By this time, even though we wanted dessert, we were too annoyed and just ready to leave. They did take the chicken off the bill and the bartender was great - but unfortunately, we will not be returning.
(1)Harold K.
This was my first time dining at One Eared Stag. My party of three had a reservation for dinner. On arrival, the friendly hostess offered us a high-top table in the bar area. A reservation usually means that a party wishes to be seated in the dining room, so it's irritating when restaurant staff try to shunt people into the bar area. We declined the bar table and waited about 10 minutes for a table in the dining room. Our server was very capable but not exactly friendly or engaging. We were not offered a cocktail menu, so I'm not sure if there is one. The dining room was loud even though it was not full. The decor was exactly what you'd expect of a farm-to-table restaurant: whitewashed walls lined with mason jars filled with pickled veggies, taxidermy, blah blah blah - very eco-hipster circa 2008. It could use some updating. The wine list was okay. The food, however, was not okay at all. In fact, it was pretty bad. The dinner menu is heavily weighted with hot and cold appetizers but only has a limited selection of entrees, most of which were very meat-centric. One person in my party ordered the fried chick pea appetizer, which was essentially a large bowl of flavorless, very dry chick peas served with a spoon. Nobody at my table could figure out exactly what we were supposed to do with it - eat it like cereal? It felt like it was missing something and seemed more like a complimentary bar snack that would be served along with bowls of complimentary mixed nuts and pretzels. The other appetizers we ordered, a celery salad and something I can't even remember (even though it was just two days ago that we ate there) were, clearly, unmemorable. Once the first course was cleared, there was a long (approximately 30-minute) wait for the entrees to arrive. At some point during this time, we noticed people at the next table being served hamburgers and french fries. This was not on the menu. When we asked the waiter about it, he said that the hamburger was "so popular that we frequently run out of it, so we don't include it on the menu." That made absolutely no sense, but it was clearly a rote explanation. He told us that you just have to be "in the know" to get one. Ouch. Restaurants should give all of their patrons the opportunity for the same dining experience. We were left feeling *not cool enough* to have ordered the hamburger (which all three of us would've preferred) simply because nobody told us about it. If I were running a restaurant, I would not want ANY of my patrons to feel like they had missed out on something. All three of our entrees were incredibly salty, probably the saltiest food I've ever had in any restaurant. The pork chop was so salty that it was inedible. After one taste, we were all reaching for our waters. We sent the pork chop back and were not interested in a replacement entree as the other two entrees, the trout and the lamb neck, were also extremely salty (though not inedible like the pork chop) and, frankly, bland. The server was apologetic about the pork chop and took it off the final bill. We skipped dessert. (On a side note, it was sad and telling that after having spent approximately $150 for three people's dinners and drinks + tip, we made sandwiches at home because of the unsatisfying dinner at One Eared Stag we'd just had. Fortunately, we were all in a good mood and able to laugh about it.) In all, I was very disappointed and underwhelmed by the One Eared Stag. There are so many other farm-to-table style restaurants in Atlanta at a similar pricepoint that I'd suggest trying one of them (Empire State South, Miller Union, any of the Star Provisions group of restaurants, etc...) before returning to One Eared Stag, where the service is okay but the food and ambiance really leave room for improvement.
(2)Jessica J.
After some word of mouth recommendations and reading the good reviews here, I decided to take my foodie boyfriend there for his birthday - Brunch last Saturday. We were immediately seated and provided with water (no ice - which is fine, just FYI) and given a few minutes to look over the menu. I choose the egg sandwich with a side of french fries and by boyfriend the pepper biscuits and gravy with a side of slab bacon. We settled in to enjoy our mimosas. We waited at least 30 min for our food, watching two tables seated after us receive their meals first (meals that were equally or more complex). Our server was not so attentive, though did check in once to ask about refreshing out $8.50 mimosas that were pretty terrible - which we declined, sticking to water. Once our food did arrive, we were even more sorry we waited. My sandwich: egg- over hard was not cooked properly and had a pretty gross texture, sausage - johnsonville from publix does it better, moray sauce - super messy and not good cold (might have been hot once, but not once it came out of the kitchen), and french fries - super cold... Boyfriends meal: biscuits - hard and crunchy - not light and fluffy, pepper gravy - cold and severely lacking in the pepper, slab bacon - I think the oscar myer think cut bacon is thicker this this "slab" bacon. Neither one of us finished our cold meals. $50 later we left... rather unsatisfied with anything. Glad I had other plans for his birthday already to make up for it!
(1)Eugene J.
Back tracked on our list to #3, The Meatstick...two parts grass fed chuck, one part bacon for the patty...absolutely delicious and deserves it's spot on the list...the pickles are amazing, too...appetizer was extremely tasty, Tennessee ham with toast and beer mustard...and fresh made doughnuts for dessert...service was spot on...sat at the bar and Rasheeda makes you feel like a VIP...#ATLBurgerTour2014
(4)Anita B.
This was our first visit. Seen this place on the food network channel Best Breakfast I ever had show. I wanted the Chef 's special that included the pancakes with duck butter. It was not the special for this day so we ordered something different. The Food was delish! We had the fried pork chop and the BLT sandwhich for brunch! We sat at the bar because we didn't realize that you needed reservations. Even though most of our visit there were plenty of empty seats. Rasheeda was the Barmaid/ waitress. She was on point great personality and customer service. She makes a mean Bloody Mary!
(5)Neffie H.
The margarita's are made with fresh lime juice making then refreshing and tart. (Just the way I like them) the Meat Stick is their signature item and is a juicy burger with double cheese, in ground bacon on a fresh brioche bun. The best burger is Atlanta perfectly paired with slivered onions and in house pickled bread and butter pickles.
(5)Tim C.
I tried this place for Friday dinner. The environment was good, the service was good, the food was good! They were all good. The only thing holds me from giving five stars is the price. It is extremely over-priced. If this place could reduce the price by 30%, I would definitely rate them five stars. You will easily pay 30+ for a standard dinner. I think the $$ shown on yelp is reflected by their brunch price.
(4)Tuong Vi P.
My review is a bit late, though not as late as the ones I am now writing for other places. I was recently here for a Breakfast Club UYE and we had a great time. I arrived late (are you even surprised?) and was lucky to be able to pull up a chair at the end of the long table in the main dining area (I say lucky because I later found out that there were other Yelpers sitting at a small table to the side). As I have already said several times today in other reviews, I am trying to watch what I eat since I've packed on a few pounds (nothing alarming but enough to realize that I have to nip it in the bud ASAP). So while everyone was salivating over the options, I already knew what I would get. And it was as simple as could be. Two eggs, scrambled. Slab bacon. Two black-pepper biscuit with fruit preserve (mine turned out to be strawberry). So, you see, I ordered a normal, plain breakfast. And yet, I give 5 stars. Because sometimes a place is best judged by the basics. And One Eared Stag gave me one hell of a meal, with these non over-the-top dishes. I wish I could scramble eggs the way they do here. They were perfectly creamy and were just heavenly with a few grinds of black pepper. Slab bacon. Need I even say more? Meaty, thick bacon. And lots of it. Then the biscuits. Biscuits can be eh, biscuits. Then they can be One Eared Stag biscuits. The black pepper brought them to a whole new level and with the strawberry jam/jelly thing they served them with, I was reminded of a time I took a cake class at the Viking Cooking School and we made strawberry baby cakes in mason jars with black pepper cream cheese frosting. The combination is complex and out of this world. I ended up getting a bite of Lindy F.'s biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, which were delicious. And all those with the Chef's Special had glistening eyes when the wood cutting boards were placed before them, full of culinary creativity. Maybe next time I will go out on a limb and try something different. But I absolutely loved what I got, was stuffed to the brim, and highly recommend it. Back to the basics.
(5)Mike S.
We checked out the OES Friday night after reading about the Meatstick - it did not dissapoint! So good in fact that we went there the next night as well for the same thing....
(4)Matthew E.
Ask for the "meat stick" burger. It's not on the menu, but you will surely love it! It was by far the best burger I have had in a LONG time. The fried pig ears were phenomenal!!! TRY THEM. The place is nice. Cool atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
(5)Massimo F.
Very cute place. Excellent service, very kind and polite. Good menu selection and decent drink choices. Food was very good! I personally got the steak and it was delicious. All my table-mates were very happy of their meals. Very recommended!
(4)Lindy F.
"How you supposed to run a successful business, you ain't got no Schlitz Malt Liquor! You ain't representin'! You ain't keepin' it real!" -- Double Take (2000) What an amazing brunch. I had been looking forward to this for a looooooong time. We had the farm table in the main dining room and had it completely occupied with hungry diners. After perusing the menu, I was torn as to what to choose - I am a sucker for biscuits and gravy, but there was pork butt (excuse me, pork shoulder) on the menu and you guys know me and pork (pork fat rules). Thus my conundrum. So, as with my two lovely friends to my left, we went for a multiple-dish decision... why choose only one dish when you can have two for twice the price??? Exactly. Item one - Black Pepper Biscuits with Country Sausage Gravy. Salt and pepper might be the original perfect combination. Pair this with two fluffy biscuits (which are HUGE) and pork fat and you have maybe my favorite biscuit and gravy dish in Atlanta. It was the right level of salt (not too much) and the right level of pepper (I wasn't dying for water between bites) and perfect little bites of sausage peppered throughout the gravy. Next up - Pork Shoulder, polenta, fried egg (hard fried for me since I cannot eat runny egg yolks) and redeye gravy. I'm sure for some, the fact that I had my egg hard fried was sacrilegious, but I assure you this was 100% necessary for my allergies. But they did it spot-on (and the waiter did not question or flinch). The pork shoulder was braised (I think pressure cooked), but not falling apart. It had a delicious flavor, but really needed to be falling apart - sorry chef, but I had to use my knife (pork fail). The polenta was perfectly creamy and delightful. And I throughly enjoyed the redeye gravy on my plate - this is had from the fat of country ham and coffee and it the perfect salty gravy for a plate with grits (or polenta) for breakfast and I have always been a fan. I was sopping it up with bits of pork - so kudos, chef. Half the table ordered the chef's breakfast - a mystery plate of items served with a can of Schlitz Malt Liquor. This morning it came with soft shell crab, beef, a short stack of the vanilla pancakes and a fried egg over potatoes. It looked amazing, but with my allergies, no mystery ordering for me. The coffee was kept flowing and our duo of servers kept up with the large table of folks. And shock of shocks - NO automatic gratuity was added to our checks... what? I understand why restaurants do this, but it often means I probably won't tip more. Today, the servers benefitted from no auto-tipping. Bravo OES, Bravo.
(4)Shelby S.
This restaurant is HILARIOUS. They forgot the rest of our food when they brought out our entrees. How do I know? Because I am not a baby, I do not eat baby sized food. The miniature entrees we did have were at best edible/gross. How does this restaurant constantly get written up as amazing? I'm confident I'm not missing part of my tongue and that this food actually isn't very good.
(1)Caryn B.
We came here for their Monday Night fried chicken special I had heard so much about and it was AMAZING! The sides were delicious and the squash soup with whipped honey was heavenly! I tried one of their bourbon craft cocktails and was also impressed. Our service was impeccable. The hostess was friendly and our server Zack was attentive and charming with a great laugh. We will definitely be back!
(5)Brian K.
I think I've solved the mystery of what happened to the stag's other ear - it was undoubtedly bitten off by a disgruntled patron after enduring the same abysmal service and minuscule portions that I experienced during my first visit here this past week. To make matters worse, the regular kitchen staff must have been either hungover or on vacation because the food quality was nowhere near the 4-5 star experience that so many others have described. Judging by other's reviews, it appears that I never received the memo that the primary selling point of this place is Fried Chicken Monday or weekend brunch - neither of which were viable options during my visit. Food: One Eared Stag serves stylized contemporary American fare with a southern flair. The menu changes daily, but generally contains about a dozen different cold and hot small plates, about six entrees, two sides, and a few desserts. During my Wednesday evening visit, I opted for the pork shoulder, which was unimpressive in terms of flavor, portion, and presentation. I'm certainly willing to pay for high quality food offerings and do not expect chain restaurant portions sizes - however, neither the quality nor portion of this dish was commensurate with its $24 price tag. Unfortunately, my partner's pasta dish didn't fare much better - it was littered with so much mint that it was virtually inedible. Service: Deplorable. Aside from the fact that we attempted to call for reservations over a half dozen times to no avail, the caliber of service didn't improve once we arrived. Our server was recurrently absent, indifferent, and literally had the charisma of a flesh-eating disease. I dine at restaurants at this price point on a weekly basis and I can unequivocally state that this was among the worst service experiences I've had in some time. He also made no mention of the restaurant's Wednesday "date night" promotion, which we likely would have opted for had it been offered. Atmosphere: Quaint, contemporary, and welcoming. The restaurant has two dining rooms, one of which also houses a large bar area - above which hangs a one eared stag in tribute to the restaurant's namesake. Dress is casual and the clientele during my visit was predominately young professionals in the 30-40 demographic. Cost: Expensive by most casual dining standards. Small plates are $8-$15, entrees are approximately $22-$30, sides are $7, and dessert are all around $8. Other: One Eared Stag is located in the heart of Inman Park, directly across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but free street parking is available in the near vicinity. Reservations are allegedly accepted, but good luck getting through to make them.
(3)Christine F.
The first time we went to One Eared Stag, we were novices and didn't know what was up. We ordered a few apps from the menu and they were OK but nothing stellar. We looked around the restaurant and noticed that virtually every other person in the place was eating a huge, delicious-looking burger that I hadn't noticed on the menu. I asked our waiter what was up and that's when he told us about The Meatstick. They hype is absolutely true--it's the best, juiciest, most scrumptious burger I've ever tasted which is why I'm giving One Eared Stag four stars. Since then, I've come back and ventured off from The Meatstick to order off the menu a time or two, but it never fails that the dishes I order don't hold a candle to that burger. They have decent cocktails, but don't order a martini--it's the tiniest, most over priced drink I've ever seen.
(4)Melissa T.
Maybe I set my bar too high. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. Did I come on an off night? Those are all things I asked myself once I left. We had a couple signature cocktails, the dumpster salad, quail eggs, and smoked steelhead. The hocus pocus cocktail was heavy in the black tea ingredient, an off-putting dark green color, and just Ok. I'm spoiled by Miles' concoctions at Leon's/Kimball House though so perhaps I set the bar too high. The quail eggs were presented in a (guess what!?) mini skillet. It was served with a really potent kimchi and fried bread, which was super salty. Neither of us touched the kimchi because it was certainly off-putting in flavor. The trout was nice but only served with sliced cucumber as the veg, which we also had on the salad. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. The hubby got excited to see Black Maple Hills bourbon on the menu so we ordered two on the rocks. Uh oh, they were out. They were also out of most everything on the spirits menu but inexplicably had at least 4 scotches behind the bar that weren't on the menu. There was a lot of Schlitz propaganda but when someone ordered it, uh oh. Out of all drafts as well. Did I come on an off night? What's the purpose of having a drink menu if it's not accurate? O o X
(3)Benjamin G.
Holy brunchtime, Batman! Nooooow I can see why everyone I've met has said "Hey, dude. Let's talk about Brunch at One Eared Stag." It's a hipster's dream as far as the interior goes. Mounted game on the walls, alternative style shelving, hip servers, and a spread that would make Kinfolk Magazine's jaw drop. It's awesome. I really dig the familial dining table in the main dining room. The menu changes daily, but it looks like most of the Brunch favorites stick around for the most part. Redneck Mimosas: Beer, OJ, where's my trucker hat. Donuts: Wicked good. Fried dark, more cake-y in texture, and heavily glazed with a gnarly vanilla glaze. Love that they give you the donut holes, too. Don't be deceived. The small plate of three donuts is enough for 3-4 people. They are heavy and amazing. Wagyu Beef Chili Dog: Fork & Knife for this joker. It was so good. Like a ballpark dog, plated. Also, heeeeeey there's bacon in there! And there was much rejoicing throughout the land. Pancakes: Short stack? No way. That's enough for two starving kids riding fixies. The syrup is soooo good. Brunch was wonderful and I can't wait to check it out for dinner. One Eared Stag has my vote.
(4)JJ G.
My main problem with brunch is that I'm usually absolutely voracious and incapable of making a sound decision by the time 2pm rolls around and I'm done with work on a typical Sunday. This means that I depend on the Mr. to choose our brunchtime destination, and on one recent Sunday, he selected One Eared Stag. I'm SO glad he did. From the "redneck mimosas" to the doughnuts to the pancakes (immensely drool-worthy), nothing was amiss. Service was speedy and friendly, and gracious accommodations were made for dietary needs. I wish I could have tried more menu items, honestly. Everything sounded really delicious. We were able to find parking on the street, which was nice (since I have parking anxiety). I'll happily return here for brunch, and possibly to check out the rest of their menu.
(4)Andria C.
So I know that I've had a really, really good meal when for days (sometimes weeks) afterwards, I think about how subpar everything else I'm consuming is. 'Tis the case with my recent visit to One Eared Stag. First off, the service was stellar. I think a sign of excellent service is when the server is present enough that you never have to ask for anything, but absent enough that you don't feel as if they are interrupting your dining experience. And Chris with a C-H epitomized stellar service. He provided the perfect combination of humor and food expertise, and was super helpful in accommodating special requests and answering our group's questions. First, the small plates - they were all outstanding. But the beef heart pastrami - I don't think words can do justice to just how impressive that dish was. Amazingly tender, impeccably seasoned. Easily one the best dishes that I've tasted in recent memory. The poutine was also very, very good. But really, can you go wrong with fries covered in cheesy gravy? Likely not. The tuna tonnato was tasty, but probably not something I would order normally. The tuna was pureed and incorporated into a sauce and served with a fried pastry of sorts. I can't say I have any complaints about the dish, just not really my cup of tea. The chef sent out a couple of complimentary orders of the warm olives and almonds. Damn. So good. The olives were very flavorful and meaty. I'm not sure how I've survived for so long without having eaten this before. The hot chicken was probably also among my top 3 of the small plates. The only issue I had with it was the inconsistency in seasoning. Some pieces provided quite a kick, but others, none. Either way, the chicken was very flavorful and moist. Would definitely be something I'd order again. Since we were here on a Monday, it was fried chicken night. And being the giant stereotype that I am, I ordered it. Totally worth it. A half order gets you a leg, a breast, and a thigh - enough for at least 2 meals. The skin was extra crisp and isn't that all that matters? It was seasoned very well and was a damn good deal for only $13. Not quite as good as the hot chicken, but a winner nonetheless. As a side, I ordered the braised collards with ham hocks. Quite possibly the best greens I've ever eaten (don't tell my Mom). Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. And they weren't stingy with the ham hocks either. And the desserts were the perfect finish to one of the most outstanding meals I've consumed lately. I was able to sample the trifle, the chocolate ganache pie, and chocolate tart. The chocolate ganache pie was so rich I couldn't take more than 2 or 3 bites, but those were some really good bites. I can't express strongly enough how much I love this place. I will definitely be making return trips here. And dreaming about how awesome this one was in the meantime.
(5)Jane Y.
Great meal! We had the golden rice, prawns, fried rib bones for appetizers. Steak and fish for dinner. The food was great. Their menu changes. Loved everything we ate, great service but dessert was lacking, did not enjoy my dessert so that's why 4 vs 5 stars.
(4)Allie R.
I went to One Eared Stag with a friend for Sunday brunch. I had the chef's breakfast, and she had some type of scrambled eggs. The food was amazing. We both were very pleased and didn't have any complaints. The service, on the other had, was atrocious. Our waiter took our order and did not say a word to us after. Luckily, we didn't need anything else because he never came by to make sure our food came out okay or check on our table at all. He placed the bill on the table without saying a word. He brought it back and still did not say anything to us. When we walked out, my friend said thank you to him directly, and he completely ignored her. We decided we want to return to give it a second chance because we enjoyed the food so much.
(3)Margo L.
This is my favorite restaurant in ATL. The meat stick is amazing. It's a bacon cheese burger that is generally off the menu so you have to know about it to get it and ask you server for it. Also, I always go with the chefs selection for brunch. He chooses the most fantastic assortment of bits and it comes with a beer. I highly recommend OES for brunch and dinner!
(5)Nimia Z.
The food was absolutely amazing. I tried an appetizer, entree, and desserts, and the meal was fantastic all the way through. The alcoholic drinks were a little too strong for me but that's a critic most people do not mind and is not worth taking away a star. I definitely would go again.
(5)Marcus J.
I would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. So I'm reviewing after two visits. The first was a Sunday brunch in May to celebrate my cousin's newly-minted JD. The second was a late supper with my daughter the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The Sunday brunch in May was beyond amazing. Cousin, esq. and her elite Yelper friends hold a quarterly event to catch up and try a new (often dining) experience. One Eared happened host this quarter. Several folks recommended I try the Chef's breakfast, which did NOT disappoint. Tender cut of beef, soft shelled crab over a stiff hominy grit, vanilla pancakes topped with thick cut bacon and, get this, Steen's Cane Syrup! The cane syrup was enough to get me hooked! I hadn't had cane syrup since I was a boy growing up on the Gulf Coast! My aunt (Cousin, esq.'s mom who also grew up in my hometown) and I were so excited to find out it was the same brand our entire family grew up on! Back to brunch, which was topped off by a cold can of Schlitz... a can I unfortunately had to offer a table mate, since I was driving a long distance immediately following and didn't want malt liquor mixing in with a belly full of comfort food and cane syrup. My Sunday brunch experience was so great, I vowed to return. Although I had been back to Atlanta several times, I didn't find the time to stop at One Eared again until November. My November dinner experience was solid, but nowhere near Sunday brunch in May. My aggregate impression is strong enough for me to know I want to return, preferably with a party of 10+ for Sunday brunch in May.
(4)Gabriella L.
If you want complex, delicious food made to showcase its ingredients without spending fine dining prices this is your place. Mostly famous for its brunch, but dinner blew me away. I couldn't recommend it more.
(5)Jennifer C.
I came here to celebrate my dinner with some girlfriends in December. I did miss having some of Shuan's duck fat fries that I loved but It was a pleasant evening with good food and great service. We ordered... {BEET SALAD} Beets are usually my favorite thing but I'd actually skip this {CHICKEN LIVER PATE} delicious {PASTEURIZED EGG} one of my favorite dishes, so well prepared and tasty {DOG SNAPPER} so very delicious, had a bit of spice that I loved, I don't typically order seafood when I go out, but I would totally get this again. {DUCK} well prepared with lots of polenta! {BRUSSEL SPROUTS} I LOVE brussel sprouts so you can never go wrong with them in my mind, they weren't prepared in any special way and I wouldn't say they were the most amazing sprouts I'd ever had but I liked. {BROCCOLI} two orders please. For dessert we had {RICE PUDDING} {PECAN PICE} {POT DE CREME} my favorite was the {POT DE CREME} I'd skip all the other ones.
(4)Chantell D.
After looking at a few Yelp reviews I decided to come in before work on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:50. The place was quiet so I decided to go ahead and sit at the bar. The first thing I noticed upon arriving were the rotting cantaloupes under the host stand (not the deer head above the bar as you might expect lol). Despite the smell at the entrance, the place was gorgeous! I had to wait a few minutes to be sat since the host was also the server and bartender that afternoon, but I didn't mind. One I was sat and handed menus I proceeded to order the Meatstick. Now, my intentions were to order some of the delicious food that I've seen reviewed here on Yelp but none of them were on the lunch menu. So I got a burger so I can compare it to Holeman and Finch's burger (it doesn't btw, the bacon overpowers the beef in my opinion but it was still good) and the watermelon and chicken skin "salad" because I love interesting things and it was the most interesting dish on the menu. The watermelon dish was okay. The watermelon wasn't sweet and I couldn't taste the Meyer lemon or chile and the powdered bay was tasteless and messy. But the chicken skin had tons of flavor (of course it did! It's fried chicken skin!). Now for the burger! After a few bites I ask my server if the burger had been cooked with any bacon because it tasted as such. She proceeds to tell me no. Upon further research later that evening, I found that this Meatstack does in fact have ground bacon inside the burger! I don't have any religious restrictions towards bacon and I'm not allergic but if I were, I would have been pretty darn upset to find this out AFTER being told it was bacon free. I would say "In her defense she had only been working there for a month" but that's no excuse when you're a server. Not knowing what's in each dish could kill someone (I know,extreme; but it's true!). Aside from this fumble, my server was pleasant and engaging and I enjoyed her presence very much. I do plan to visit again for dinner and possibly brunch so I can try some of the chefs' more interesting dishes!
(4)Mandi T.
Went here for brunch with a few of my favorite girlfriends. They don't open til 11am on weekends. Apparently the burger is what they are known for. One of the girls got it and said it was delicious. I have to say $17 for a breakfast sandwich and fries I think is outrageous. Murphys is 5 mins away and you get complimentary muffins and bread and may spend $12 on the most expensive item. It does have a different unique feel and is very trendy but sadly I think there is so much more in the area. With more parking ;). Pass for now.
(2)Ivan S.
Though I lamented the passing Shaun's, I visited One Eared Stag several times when it opened. I liked it, but my returns went from infrequent to non-existent. Why? I dunno. Well, let me posit a few guesses. Maybe because this place is kind of off the beaten path (unless you're riding MARTA because this joint is literally next to the Inman Park Station.) So out of sight, out of mind. Also, having a toddler tends to move chef-driven restaurants from our docket, if you know what I mean. That said, after spending the morning with a foodie douchebag friend of mine AND being hungry AND being in the neighborhood, I said, "Hey, how about we hit One Eared Stag for lunch?" It turned out to be a pretty damn good suggestion. We both enjoyed our meals. As far as brunch/lunch goes, it wasn't exactly cheap, but at least you can taste the cost of your meal on the plate. I had the sapelo clams; she had the duck. She also had a kimchee bloody mary which made so much sense that I can't believe I never thought of throwing kimchee into a bloody mary myself. If I had one gripe, it was that they charged me 50 cents for a plate of bread that I didn't ask for. Don't get me wrong; I ended up using the bread to sop up all the sauce from my dish, but I do remember looking at my bill and thinking "Really? 50 cents?" and then rolling my eyes so hard, I looked like I was in a Diablo Cody movie. Still, it was only 50 cents. What made me smile big, though, was that I spotted baby chairs. Look, I get it. I used to be a carefree singleton too. Then I coupled up, but even then we lived in a world of rainbow shit and unicorn farts. The world was our oyster back then. But now, I have a kid and I live in a world of literal shit and actual farts. The kid drives all our decisions now. "Should we get [fill in the blank]?" "Is it kid-proof?" "How about we buy this?" I ask as I hold up some nice thingamabob. "It's top-heavy and may kill the kid," my wife answers. Sigh. So when I see the magical "baby-seat," I know, "Kids are welcome." And that's how I ended up at One Eared Stag twice in a week. Dinner was fantastic. Again, it wasn't cheap, but such is life. Bone marrow with onion marmalade, tomato gazpacho with lump crab, curried okra, and on and on. The menu leans towards the "chef-y" but not overly so. (And if you know what I mean by "chef-y" then you won't be bothered by it.) To my surprise, they had a kid's menu too. Now this could be a concession to being in Inman Park; hell, I was just happy to know that we had another option. Oh, and about the kid. We've tried hard to socialize our toddler to going out. I think she's gone to more restaurants in her first year of life than I did in my first 20. She's pretty well behaved. She also happens to be the cutest kid in all of existence and I know all you other parents reading this are saying, "Bah! What about my kid?!" and then I'd show you a picture of my daughter and you'd bow your heads in acquiescence. That all said, the staff at One Eared Stag is the best. Efficient, polite, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy the presence of my kid rather than other places that seem to only tolerate their existence. Maybe I was glad I re-discovered something I'd thought I'd lost. Maybe I was drunk from multiple Moscow Mules. Probably all of the above. But hell, 5 stars.
(5)Jason B.
Amazing Sunday night dinner at the OES! Get the meatstick burger (not on the menu) and the dumpster salad. Wash it all down with a "still deciding" and you won't be disappointed! We're going back
(4)Virginia D.
Simple equation: great food, AWFUL service. I went here for my birthday brunch with my dad, stepmom, and boyfriend a little while back, and I have declined any invitations to return ever since. That was its second chance with me, and I don't know if there will be a third. Again, superb dishes. Comforting, unpretentious, and crowd pleasing; unlike our server. What we received was not "service" but a total lack of interest. It was embarrassing to see that everyone at the table was trying to make eye contact for fresh drinks, or confirmation that the last ones we ordered were being made, and that we appeared to be invisible. Had she forgotten we were her table altogether? There was maybe one other table seated in the place. No excuse. If this hadn't been the case both times I've been, I might return. But it was, so I won't.
(2)Melle G.
Very yummy. Incredibly noisy. Very friendly and nice staff... ...EXCEPT the hostess. Zero eye contact for 15+ minutes despite repeated attempt to connect with her. She was a complete turn off. I'd be ashamed to have her on my team. Thankfully the rest of the staff was super nice. Food is really tasty. Simple natural farm-to-table type food. Really good spot for foodies. Tiny yet yummy-looking desert menu ;-)
(4)Pearl S.
I went today at 11 a.m.. for my valentine's day treat from my hubby. Had the Chef"s breakfast and it was wonderful. Deducted a star because the meal was not served on a silver platter and did not include a can of Schlitz, as advertised. They said they were out of platters and they could not serve beer until 12:30 on Sundays. They did not offer a substitution or price reduction. Despite these omissions i enjoyed my meal and I will definitely return.
(4)Jumi Y.
I went here for dinner with a couple of friends last week. We all agreed that food was decent but not worth the price tag. I also should have paid a little more attention to the reviews- most of them are about the breakfast/brunch. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night, so the ambiance was a little lacking, but the place is nice and clean and had a one-eared stag on the wall. We had the fried chicken, trout, and steak. All were about $30 per entree. We all agreed that the chicken was the best out of the three but not enough to charge $27 for it. Trout was seasoned well but not special and the beef was really chewy and caused my friend some jaw pain. (Yikes!) We were still hungry after this meal and had to go somewhere else to get more food since our bellies and wallets were empty by the of the meal. I really wanted to try the burger but it was only offered at the bar. I don't think I would recommend this place for dinner, but I do want to check it out for brunch next time.
(3)J B.
Amazing! The food Is so creative with the focus remaining on the quality of the ingredients. It reminded me of chef Seeger.
(5)Karla R.
My boyfriend and I are always looking for a yummy new food spot in Atlanta. We rely on Yelp to get us there and as always, we were not let down. Amazing doesn't do this place justice. I'll be quick. I'm not a food snob but I do appreciate delicious food and The One Eared Stag does it right! The Meat Stick Burger is BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN. Holeman and Finch's "wait till 10pm to MAYBE get a cheeseburger if you're cool enough" can't hold a candle to this bacon-infused made-to-order panty dropper. It's not always on the menu but can be ordered at the bar anytime. That's not all they have here that will leave your taste buds happy. I had the vanilla pancakes and a side of soft scrambled eggs. WOW! Those eggs were so fluffy and had the right amount of flavor and they are REAL. The pancakes were stacked 4 or 5 high with bacon strips between each one topped with yummy syrup. I'll definitely be back for more!
(5)Michael B.
Absolutely loved this place! Went there for a Saturday brunch/lunch and was shocked when I couldn't find the famous Meat Stick Burger on the menu. Worry not however, the wait staff was very accommodating and let us order it. I love my burgers and the Meat Stick is definitely one of the top two burgers in Atlanta. Perfectly cooked patties, gooey, melted cheese, great buns, just a PERFECT burger. The only one in the city that competes with it is Bocado's burger (I don't think H&F's burger is as good). We also tried the doughnuts, which in a word were divine. I cannot wait to try the other items on the menu. This place is AWESOME!!
(5)Ryan H.
After seeing One Eared Stag on Food Network's "Best Ever" for breakfast food, I decided to take my mom here for her birthday. Our experience was absolutely underwhelming and disappointing. We both had the acclaimed Chef's Breakfast which is 3-5 small dishes, all served together on a platter with a Schlitz. It is totally up to the discretion of the chef what is served, but from everything I've heard, it's all good. We were served a waffle with 1 piece of bacon and 1 egg sunny side up, grits with peppers and sausage, a biscuit with ham, yogurt parfait with caramel pecans and apples, and finally a fried piece of chicken liver on toast. I wasn't overly thrilled about any of the offerings, but maintained my optimism and dug in. The first thing I tried, much to my dismay, was the chicken liver. It really looked mouthwatering at first glance, like a really nice piece of fried chicken and maybe, deep down, I was hoping I misheard and that's exactly what it was. I cut in and found it was just a grey, dry piece of chicken liver. I thought to myself, "if this nice trendy establishment is serving it, they probably know something I don't, so just give it a shot". I consider myself to have a pretty well rounded pallet, and am down to try almost anything once, but this is something I truly regret. It was nearly gag inducing and completely ruined my appetite. Now maybe I'm being unfair as it's not their fault that the first thing I ate was something I went in knowing i wouldn't like, but why chicken liver for brunch? Is it a new trend? Am I in the minority here? I know this is the south, but I can't say I know a single person who would ever order chicken liver at any restaurant, let along want it to be part of their 25$ breakfast. I ate the rest and it was mostly good, not great. The only thing that was truly great was the bacon, and they gave a measly one piece. Some other things of note - - We weren't even offered our Schlitz (I was OK with that, not really a Schlitz guy) - They moved us to a table next to the bathrooms right before our food arrived because they made a mistake and needed a bigger table for a bigger party. In all fairness, they did comp us a round of drinks. - The service was so-so and the staff seemed overstretched at times but they were very nice. I don't think I'd go out of my way to go back, but I might give it another shot if I'm in the neighborhood.
(2)Steve M.
Glassy-eyed trophy animals. Buttermilk-fried chicken necks with kimchi. Chicken liver mousse. Black Grouper throat. Well-shucked, creamy and salty Misty Point oysters served in their own liqueur...huh? Where am I? 'Tasty', you say? Truth be told, I hesitate to tell you, for fear I may see you there sitting at my favorite table drinking a similar top-shelf Cabernet while eating the last order of almonds soaked in olive oil. Okay, okay. Promise me, you won't tell anyone? I'm at the far end of a communal table in the back The One Eared Stag and you better not eat here without me.
(4)theron t.
I don't like writing reviews after only one visit, but I think that I can sum up this place in one word, boring. After several friends recommending this place, we decided to give it a try. This is one of the few places that I've overlooked over the last couple of years. Not because I had something against it, but it just flew below the radar for me. From other reviewers, it seems like it is best known for brunch, but we decided to try it out for dinner this past Sunday after Valentines day. We don't go out usually on Valentines Day, so this was our Valentines "make up" dinner. Maybe they got hit hard for V-day or something, which is why I'll try it again and why I didn't give it 2 stars. Cocktail menu is pretty limited compared to other restaurants. Our specialty cocktail was okay, but nothing to write home about (especially at $13). The bourbon selections looked good, but they were out of most of them. Also, I guess this place prides itself on serving Schlitz, which is weird, but even weirder was that they didn't have any (not that I would want one). They did have PBR, which is good? The menu read okay, but what came out was very plain and again, boring. Our cold plate "dumpster" salad was as uninspired as the description, but the bartender described it as including the ingredients listed plus whatever was laying around the kitchen for the chefs to use. In this case it consisted of lettuce, egg, bacon, cucumbers, radishes, and croutons with a buttermilk dressing. Really? They "jazzed it up" with some cucumbers and radishes? Yawn. It tasted fine, but just so plain. Our "hot" small plate was quail eggs, house made kimchi, chives, and toast. The kimchi was one of the saltiest things I've had in awhile. A disgrace to kimchi in general. The entree of smoked steelhead trout was decent, but only accompanied by some creme freshe, cucumbers, trout roe, toast points, and literally three micro greens. Really? For 20+ $, a real disappointment. The bartender was nice and thankfully bought our first round of drinks. Nothing was terrible enough to send back, but just barely. They must be doing some amazing things with eggs for brunch, because it really seemed like amateur hour here for dinner. Also, Bob Marley's One Love playing when we walked in followed by some other hippie mess should have been a sign I guess. Also, I'm not going to order raw oysters at a place that a. has an 85 for a health score and b. only has two different kinds of oysters. And I love oysters. Maybe I'm getting spoiled by Decatur's great spots at the moment, but for these prices and selections, this place would never even make it in Decatur for longer than six months.
(3)Daniel B.
Big fan of One Eared Stag. The restaurant opened May 2011 next to the Inman Park MARTA station in the former Shaun's space. Brought to you by the same people behind Holy Taco in EAV, farm-to-table is the theme here with plenty of interesting and unique dishes to go around. Emphasis is on local and seasonal ingredients, so the menu changes daily. Good luck finding a menu online because I don't think one exists (at least not at the time of this writing). I visited on a Thursday night with four other big-eater Yelpers and we ordered a ton of food and shared. One Eared Stag serves a lot of small plates, so this was a great way to sample many of them (with a group). The food menu was simple with 12 appetizers ($6 to $14 each), 5 mains ($18 to $23 each, 16 oz. wagyu was $42), 5 sides ($5 each), and 3 desserts ($7 each). Here's a rundown of what we ordered: Apps: Oysters crudo (raw), watermelon, basil, smoked trout roe, lemon Eden Farms trotter terrine, peach preserve, pistachios Spiced winter squash soup, apple compote, ginger, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Ice blue mussels escabeche (marinated Mediterranean-style) Mains (ordered one of everything): Duck breast, Carolina faro, sweet potato, Brussels sprout, bourbon jus Chicken livers, pickled ramps (wild leeks), preserved tomato, bacon powder, Carolina golden rice risotto Strube Ranch wagyu 16 oz. ribeye, horn mushrooms, turnips, marrow butter Pork & beans, belly, sausage, chicharone (pork rind), Italian white beans Shrimp & grits, prawns, chorizo, pepperonta (seasoning) Sides: Fingerling potatoes, bottarga (Mediterranean cured fish roe), creme fraiche (French sour cream) Brussels sprout hash Desserts (ordered one of everything): Panna cotta with cherries Brownie with strawberries and cream Churros Chef Robert Phalen was in the house and we could catch glimpses of him cooking through the window of the semi-open kitchen. In general, everything tasted good to great and we did not really have any disappointments. The apps are small, so you may want to consider ordering two of one app if you're sharing. The watermelon went surprisingly well with the raw oysters, which were cold and rather briny. The terrine was flavorful and had a nice texture. The mussels in the mussels escabeche were pickled. They came in a tiny bowl loaded with chopped chives. Fresh. The squash soup was so good, we ordered two of them. This dish was served with some of the ingredients separated. Our server poured the soup from a Mason jar into the bowl, and then we mixed it ourselves. Great flavor and consistency. If it's available on the menu on your visit, I recommend it. Each gulp was delicious. Of the mains, my favorite was the chicken livers. Not a whole lot of chicken livers come with this dish (maybe a half dozen bites), but the pieces are incredible and close to melt-in-your-mouth good. The risotto creates a nice balance from the "livery" taste. Our table devoured this dish in one pass. The duck breast was sliced and served rather rare. The meat was a lot chewier than we hoped. I don't know what the going rate is for wagyu beef, but the 16 oz. wagyu ribeye ($42) seemed like a steal to us. Like the duck, the steak came out rare. To our dismay, this wagyu had hardly, if any, marbling or fat. It was a nice steak, but not the type of fatty goodness we expected. Speaking of fatty, the "pork & beans" were definitely that. This was a heavy dish and I could feel my mouth being coated in lard as I chewed it. The pork and beans come with a giant pork rind on top. This sucker seemed like it was almost purely fat. As I chewed into it, I could feel the crunchy texture of the pork rind almost instantly become nothing but grease. I'm not sure how a single person could stomach this entire entree alone. Portion sizes for the sides are larger than the apps. One side can easily be split among two or more people. The fingerling potatoes came out piping hot and smelled (and tasted) good. The Brussels sprout hash was excellent. It was like a shredded Brussels sprout salad. Very crisp and tasty. As for the desserts, the panna cotta was great. Definitely my favorite of the bunch. It was served in a glass jar with cherries and was light and creamy. The brownie was hard and rich. The churros (Mexican doughnuts) were served hot out of the oven with a sweet dipping sauce. Soft and very sweet. The one thing I like most about One Eared Stag isn't the food, but the atmosphere. Unlike a lot of these modern farmstead fare restaurants (e.g. Empire State South, Woodfire Grill), the vibe at Stag is quiet, laid back, and chill. All of the people that work here are friendly and attentive. Our server, Sonya, did a wonderful job. One Eared Stag only takes reservations for parties of 6 or more. Most of the tables here are designed for up to groups of 4, though in the main dining room, they have one large communal table. Plenty of free street parking available outside.
(4)Whitney B.
I think I ate some kind of roasted vegetable that was pretty good, and another thing that was also pretty good. That's not really what this was about. My real takeaway was that Norman Reedus was seated near my table while I was there. In between bites of probably some kind of pork belly and braised leek dish, I "inconspicuously" hissed to my dining companion "don't stare or anything, but isn't that Norman Reedus?" Once this was confirmed, I continued to most likely eat some kind of golden beet/chevre salad that was probably pretty good while trying not to stare at Norman Reedus.
(4)Lucy C.
Such a cute shop with lots of seating. They're menu is definitely unique, and hipster in a way. Came here for brunch and got the shrimp grits. Others ordered the chef's brunch platter and we all split the black pepper biscuits. Biscuits were mind-blowing. The black pepper really added a nice punch to it. The biscuits were soft and let's just say we all had at least two. Try it with jam. I was definitely disappointed by the grits. I was starving but just after two bites I was bloated because the entire thing was butter. I would say the butter to grits and shrimp ratio was 7 to 3--which is dangerous. Is that even legal? Wasn't a fan of the pancake syrup. But the atmosphere is really nice and everyone enjoyed their meal.
(3)Domonic B.
Ahhhh the "One Eared Stag"....another journey on my brunch ATL tour. I must say that I really like the feel of this place. A lot of thought went into the essence if this place. We were greeted with friendly faces when we walked in and were seated. The menu seems to change regularly. I ordered the pancakes with bacon and the famous redneck mimosa! My partner in crime ordered grits, a biscuit, and scrambled eggs with cheese. My pancakes were a work of art! The chef puts the syrup on then himself which I usually don't like but I didn't mind here bc it was done perfectly....not excessive but more than enough to enjoy the flavor of both the pancakes & syrup. Another good point that I liked was the amount of bacon that I received with my pancakes. The only thing better than bacon is......MORE bacon! I was expecting 2-3 small pieces of bacon like at most places but was greeted with 5 hearty pieces of thick cut bacon that were heavenly delicious! Yes Lord! The redneck mimosa was surprisingly tasty also. It's a combination of orange juice & PBR(cheap ass beer for those unfamiliar). The redneck mimosa is priced at $4. I was a bit disappointed to see how small the glass the redneck mimosa was. You can buy a whole case of PBR for $4 in the store....so I feel like this establishment needs to quit cheating us hardworking citizens of Gotham with these small redneck mimosas! The most disappointing part of our visit was that my comrad doesn't eat pork & we were shocked to find out that One Eared Stag didn't have ANY non pork options for those who don't eat pork. She really wanted meat but had to simply go without because they didn't provide non pork options. I wanted to award 4 stars to this establishment but the size of the "cheap beered" mimosas & the failure to provide non pork meat substitutes brought it down to a strong 3 star experience.
(3)Hailey P.
Amazing! Loved the chef's breakfast which came with a variety of smaller breakfast entrees and a beer. The location is also really cute with a few outdoor tables.
(5)Robin S.
All-around very good dining experience, despite a little confusion with seating when we arrived. Service was great. Appetizer of mussels makes my top five ever list, without being able to name the other four. Great bread-dipping broth, too (which is the perhaps the best part of an order of mussels). Roasted duck breast was well prepared, something many restaurants seem to have trouble with. Wife's fennel salad and seasonal vegetable plate were both pretty awesome. In short, the food rocked.
(4)Hambri Enta M.
I love restaurants whose food turn to adventure. Brunch here is a great idea and you want to make a destination out of this visit. I love the decor of this place and the current hostess and the manager or partner, Corey, have the right personality for the positions they carry. There is this long haired bartender who is just a bit of a zero to Left. He does not really have the personality needed to be in the position of bartender. He looks really shy and stares to the ground when you speak to him, and doesn't really chime in about suggestions, or even so much as participate or start a topic, even when the bar has 3 people tops and you try to engage him. There is an amazing outdoor patio that is flanked by four walls, but on a n evening, you can have a great time with a large group, or sneak away to make out/grope your mate or a server if you please.You can probably shag back there on any given early evening because is THAT private!
(3)Ana M.
I call them at 11am on a Saturday to a get a reservation for noon. It went something like this- me: Hi, is it possible to make a reservation for noon today? dude: Noon? Sure no problem. me: great. dude: (silence) me: so it's a party of four... dude: ok. (silence) me:...Party under Ana? dude: Ana. ok. me: ...ok... see you soon! I was totally confused by the super awkward phone interaction,I mean isn't the dude supposed to be the one asking me for these details regarding said rezzi? Then I walk into the restaurant and I get it. Place is empty, y'all. I mean I walk in and the sound of my footsteps echo through the whole establishment. Dude was pretend scribbling the whole time we were on the phone. Soooo, I'm wondering, is noon too early for brunch? Do ppl not think of OES as a brunch place? cause they should. We had a great experience. I was the only one drinking (no surprise), and ordered a pimms cup. One sip and it brought me wonderful memories of summer in london sharing pitchers of Pimms with dad. I have been searching for a genuine, English-tasting pimms concoction for years in the US and I have now found it. Oh and then the bartender turns to me and says, oh, I'm glad you liked it, cause it was the first drink I have made ever. You're shitting me. Whoever is teaching these kids needs a serious kudos. We ordered a bunch of plates to share and loved them all. I really enjoyed the rarebit (cause I love salty awesome things), the sardines (as others have said so balanced, delicate and fresh), and the side collard greens. The latter was cooked with bacon and syrup and it was amazing. I wish I could have ordered more of the vegetable sides because I was in love. Next time, for sure.
(4)Marta P.
It was family brunch day and One Eared Stag was on our list of places to try. Brunch is pretty easy to love and I knew ahead of time that the Chef's Breakfast was exactly what I wanted. We had made reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was courteous and brought us water right away, and drinks promptly there after. Half of the table got Bloody Mary variations, while I opted for a lighter Mimosa drink. The Kimchi Mary seemed to be a hit or miss for the table. We ordered the peppered biscuits to start. They were very light and fluffy with a good peppered flavor on them, probably the best part of the meal. The table got 2 orders of the Chef's Breakfast, Hot Chicken, Vanilla Pancake Stack, and a soup and salad. I loved that the Chef's Breakfast came with a Schlitz in the middle. It was a fun addition to the meal and I'm glad I didn't order a second drink! I don't remember the exact names of everything that came with the meal, but there was shrimp and grits, vanilla pancakes with duck liver butter, a slow roasted beef dish with pesto and fried egg on top, and fried quail. The vanilla pancakes were very delicious and my favorite part of the meal. The duck liver butter added a different dimension to the dish that was enjoyable. The shrimp and grits were good but spicy. The beef was also tender, and the pesto sauce was very good (mixed with the fried egg was great). I honestly don't really remember the quail. Overall the meal was very good, just not memorable as a brunch. I heard the Hot Chicken was good but way too hot (coming from someone that loves heat in their meal). Same with the soup across the table. Based on everything that came with the meal, it's definitely above the average brunch spot, but not somewhere that I'd be raving about for brunch. I'd like to come back for lunch/dinner and try again, though.
(3)Cassi F.
We really enjoyed our brunch at the One Eared Stag. The employees were friendly and informative and the food was really excellent. We were there as soon as they opened so we didn't have to wait on a table which was nice as well. This place is a winner for sure!
(4)Dana V.
First try was last night and I'm excited to say it was well worth the hefty price tag on the food. There were two items on the menu that needed defining, which is rare for us to need an explanation, the Tuna Collar and Escolar. A warning would be more accurate with the Escolar as it is a dense white fish that can upset a person's stomach in a way reminiscent of food poisoning(we googled it and it's actually banned Japan). Apparently there will be no reaction if you have no more than 6oz which is precisely what you'll receive at One Eared Stag. Unfortunately, no one in our group was feeling quite that adventurous so maybe another time. Our server, Joy(a gem of a server), explained the tuna collar and after six wonderful apps, the shrimp was the highlight with the scallop running a close second, our table of four chose to give the tuna a go. It was more than enough to share and feel completely satisfied with the appetizers and our hand crafted cocktails. We'll certainly be coming back to try the beef tongue, possibly the Escolar and a different time frame as I've heard wonderful things about their brunch. There have been at least three restaurants in this space since I've been living in this area the last 11 years and Sean's closed in the kitchen but nothing else has been remodeled which I think is a plus. The interior doesn't need anything, they've left the seating sparse so you might enjoy your conversation with your dining companions rather than screaming above the din, which is common in nine out of every ten restaurants in Atlanta. I'm going four stars here as they also have brunch we've yet to try and since they're doing two menus I want to make sure it's consistent. If the dinner we enjoyed last night was any indicator, I am certain we won't be disappointed. I would say, you need to be an adventurous eater because you're not getting chicken fingers here. Plan on sharing a few things colds/hots and then an entrée to get a well-rounded experience. Don't skip the cocktails, they put some love in the mix which and they do not disappoint.
(4)Kathleen M.
My tentative 5star lunch review from their first few weeks still holds true. This place fires on all cylinders. I came last night with a large group and was the obnoxious one. Hi, I'm on paleo. And yes, it is Monday, fried chicken night. Quelle miserable. Our waiter couldn't have been better: both in dealing with our large group and with my stupid dietary restrictions (can you tell I'm bitter about the chicken?). He was sure about confirming ingredients with the kitchen, gave some great recommendations, and we ordered up the beef heart pastrami, fennel and apple salad, and sides of brussels sprouts and carrots. The pastrami might have been the best thing to hit my tastebuds since starting this "lifestyle" and I will most certainly be back. Don't be scurred just because it says heart. It is delicious. The fennel and apple salad was pretty basic, but we had to omit the maple vinaigrette and I'm pretty sure that would have been mighty tasty. The sides of carrots and brussels sprouts were huge portions and the sprouts were possibly my favorite in the city. And yeah, that's really saying something. We had totally stuffed our gourds and then our waiter let us know that the chef would be happy to prepare us a steak or some other kind of entree that would be compliant to our diet, if we wished. Now that's pretty awesome. We were too far gone at that point, but I'm sure whatever he cooked up would have been great. I love the innovation here. I love that their fried chicken is served like a tower of breaded Southern heaven. I love that I can walk from my house, and I love the seasonal menu. I really need to come here more.
(5)Kim N.
I've only been here for brunch, which was great, but I'll wait until I return for dinner to hopefully give this place 5 stars. I'm definitely a fan of One Eared Stag so far. I love everything about this place: simple decorations, amazing food, and great service. We tried: ~ Poutine - fries, gravy, poached eggs - yummy but not the best poutine I've tried so far ~ Chef's Breakfast: vanilla pancakes w/ duck liver butter & cane syrup (different but delicious), greek yogurt w/ berries & granola (decent), steak & egg over broccoli (not a fan of the steak), fried quail & grits (AMAZING!) ~ Bone marrow w/ beef heart hash, eggs, & bacon marmalade - yummmm! I recommend making a reservation or arriving right when they open to avoid waiting for a table. There's plenty of parking on the street and at Marta. Can't wait to return for dinner.
(4)Courtney P.
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while. We visited back in August. We were told to go here for brunch, but went for dinner instead and were not disappointed. Amazing staff, very unique and delicious cocktails, good wine list. HUGE portions of food, with items on the menu that you are not going to find anywhere else. Menu changes daily, but the meat stick is always available and it was delicious. My husband got the tuna collar which we have never seen before. It had so much meat on it and was really great. Already can't wait to go back.
(5)Jerry T.
I've had my eyes on One Eared Stag for a while now. It's one of those places I find myself flipping through their menu sometimes because they have such crazy dishes(it changes daily). Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to come with some adventurous yelpers for Brent H.'s number series UYE. We came on a Monday night. Like many people have mentioned, Monday is fried chicken night. In addition to the regular menu, you can order fried chicken on this night only. The fried chicken is out of sight, and it's a steal compared to regular prices. $13 for half a chicken, which is a ton of meat. It's pasture-fed and coated in a fairly thick layer of breading. I'm not sure how they grow such large chickens on pastures but it's huge. I would say my favorite small plate was the hot chicken. The coating is a similar consistency to the fried chicken, but it has a different blend of spices including curry and no shortage of sodium. Our waiter mentioned that it's won a few awards. The poutine was delicious, but aren't they always? The charcuterie tray was excellent and pretty reasonably priced. It comes with a selection of pickled vegetables made in house (carrots and ramps this time). I think the cheapest appetizer was the bowl of warm marcona almonds and olives which comes in at $7. I could have eaten a pound of those. Thinking back on the meal, I didn't really eat any of the vegetables but they looked stunning. They have quite a bar here. There are a number of creative cocktails, a great wine list, and a handful of delicious craft beers on tap. Service is great. Parking is on the streets, which can be hard to find depending on what time you come. If you are the adventurous sort and keep an open mind, chef Robert Phalen will take you for a culinary ride unlike anything else around.
(5)Brent H.
When a restaurant's skillets have their own epic storyline, it's a good bet you're in for a rare treat. We visited on Monday night and fortune smiled upon us--it just so happens that Monday is the weekly "fried chicken night" at One Eared Stag. People speak in hushed and reverent tones about this chicken. When we asked our server (Christopher) about it, his eyes glazed over and he launched into a fanciful tale of cast iron cookware. I've named it the "Ballad of Stag Skillets." Apparently the proprietors purchased some very special cast iron skillets from a restaurant in Texas that had previously used them exclusively to fry chicken--just chicken--for 25 years. Now these skillets, seasoned with decades of poultry grease and breading, reside at the One Eared Stag. The chef removes them from storage exactly once a week and use them to fry chicken--just chicken--on Monday nights. And now you know. I can vouch for this chicken. My wife ordered a half bird and it is indeed quite tasty, piled high on the plate along with sides for only $13. That's a steal. She had leftovers for lunch the next day. If a whole bird is more your style, they'll serve you one of those for $20. Or two whole birds for $30. But only on Mondays. Chicken aside, this menu was amazing. I agonized over which small plates to order for at least half an hour. It's a good thing Christopher was unerringly patient with our group. By the end of the night I had tasted the beef heart pastrami, some poutine, the infamous hot chicken, and pork rilletes. The beef heart pastrami was the best dish of the evening by a long shot. It was the most flavorful pastrami I've ever tasted; and y'all, I've tasted a lot of pastrami in my life. It was perfectly tender, sliced thin, and had none of the overly bloody or iron-rich flavor I've come to expect from some heart dishes. If you were to serve this to someone without telling them what it was, they would squirm with delight but would never guess that it was beef heart. The poutine was another winner, even though we had a time hunting for the cheese (they grind it up and blend it with the gravy). Delicious. The hot chicken? With a slight curry kick and served on white bread, this bird was perfectly fried and lip-smacking good. The pork rillete was perfectly adequate but it paled in comparison the the flavor explosions presented by the other dishes on the table. It was kind of a pork pâté that you spread onto toast. It had a very mild taste but a lovely texture. Still, after one bite it sat neglected until I had completely polished off the pastrami. Service was laid back yet attentive, exactly as I prefer. Our server was knowledgeable, witty and provided outstanding recommendations. Even though I was with a large group that took a long time ordering and eating, he never rushed us. I appreciated that. This restaurant has an outstanding bourbon menu and they make a great whiskey cocktail. They also have what appears to be a well chosen wine list, and a nice selection of craft beers both local and international. Regardless of whether you make it to One Eared Stag on fried chicken night, there's a very good chance you'll find plenty to love about the place. I know that I did.
(5)Joy W.
One Eared Stag was simply phenomenal. Everything was great and beyond my expectations. Came here with a bunch of Yelpers for Brent H's Numbers UYE series. POUTINE $11 This mountain of fries smothered in gravy was one of the best things that happened to me this evening. Seriously, you MUST order the poutine appetizer if it is on the menu. WARM OLIVES AND ALMONDS $7 The chef sent these out as a complimentary side, and they were really great! I am not a fan of olives, but this was delicious. The warm olive was really meaty and tasted like flavorful olive oil haha. TUNA TONNATO $13 This dish was completely unexpected in a disappointing way. The tuna was actually pureed into a sauce that the very tough fry bread was dipped in. BEEF HEART PASTRAMI $12 This was mouth-wateringly delicious. We have never had such a flavorful piece of pastrami. In addition, the toast that soaks in the amazing juice from the onions and pastrami is SO good. And to top it off (literally), they have a soft poached egg on top. ohhhh yeahhhh PASTURED HOT CHICKEN $8 This is the most flavorful and tender chicken that I have ever had in my life, and I can say that with confidence. It is rated in the AJC, so we ordered it for our table. The spice is definitely very flavorful and hot, but without the burning feeling. AHH you must also order this appetizer. FRIED CHICKEN SPECIAL (only available on Mondays) $13/20/30 The fried chicken is available for 3 prices/sizes. $13 for half, $20 for a full, and $30 for two whole chicken. When my plate came out, I thought they brought out the 2 chickens because it was a massive pile of chicken, but it actually was the half chicken. The half is enough to feed two people. The breading was pretty thick , and the chicken was moist. Seriously good chicken, but I prefer the flavor of the hot chicken more. I love the cauliflower puree - it's like butter :) BROWN BUTTER SPONGE CAKE $9 Yummy fluffy yet dense chocolate cake with semi-sweet butter cream. Delicious. SERVICE Our waiter was hilarious and would subtly crack jokes throughout the night. After he brought out our to-go boxes, he asked, "So, is everyone ready to order their entrees now?" Very attentive, witty, and cute. ATMOSPHERE It is a slightly hipster spot. Very clean, yet quirky with the wall full of wild game heads. They use fancy Calvin Klein plates! And mason jars. Yeah, that type of place. It would make a great date spot, a fancier catch up spot with a friend, or a nice place to impress the parents. Overall, really great experience and I hope to eat there again God-willing. Now I'm going to go lie down and have a heart attack from all that fried chicken. [6 of 100]
(5)Michael L.
Still on my quest for the best burger in Atlanta I tried the "Meatstick" and I'm pleased to say this burger lived up the the hype! The bun was grilled and buttered, the pickles were crisp and the burger was salty with just the right amount of grease..so good it didn't need any condiments.
(5)scott b.
Place is nice. Service is pleasant. Wife's gazpacho was fine. My garlic shrimp tasted good though I see no reason to serve them with the heads on, but that is just a personal preference. As an entree we decided to go with a cool sounding grilled tuna. Holy catnip Batman, it was cat food. I don't mean kind of like cat food. I think it could have come from a cat food can. Really thin, slimed, not a char mark to be found. Taste was so offensive we both pushed our plates away, paid and left. I actually got pizza with garlic and sausage from Fellini's to try and get the taste out of my mouth. Every single MRE I ate in boot camp was superior to that tuna.
(1)Autumn S.
This review is for one of the best, seems undiscovered ( it's never crowded when I am there), brunches in town. The vibe here is totally relaxed and almost feels like you are hanging out at a friends house on a lazy Sunday afternoon, a friend who makes perfectly scrambled eggs no less. That being said, if you are looking for food to be delivered quickly or hurried service, this is probably not the place for you. If you need a place to linger over redneck mimosas( beer and OJ), stay a while and listen to the awesome soundtrack one of the servers will be humming to. Now for the food, you really can't go wrong. Vanilla Pancakes served with thick minerally cane syrup and plenty of thick bacon hidden between each fluffy round were gobbled up by everyone at the table. The wagyu beef hot dog with fried egg and amazing chili was also a table favorite. And my friend,who never eats grits, finally understands why the rest of the world loves them after trying the bowl here which were tasty, buttery, and simple- no globby cheese or too much cream. This place will start to be on heavy rotation for me on my lazy Sundays!
(5)Emily H.
My husband chose this place as part of his Numbers UYE series, and I'm so glad that he did! My first impression of the place in walking in and sitting down was that it was very simple, yet had an elegance about it. Everything seemed thought out with great care, down to the recycled menus in which we ordered from. The food matched the decor to me in that way, with it's simple elegance. To me, food should be simple, and the ingredients should speak for themselves. That's exactly what we got here, and everything was amazing! I had the fried chicken, since Monday was their fried chicken night. They said they even reserve a special cast iron skillet just for the Monday night chickens. I was also amazed when my portion of half a chicken came to the table and it seemed more like a whole bird! Definitely got my money's worth. I was also impressed with the way that the staff catered to the needs of our friends at the table. They modified some dishes to make them paleo-friendly, and our waiter knew everything there was to know about the ingredients on the menu. Speaking of our waiter, Christopher (with a C-H) was awesome. He never seemed annoyed at our large party and multiple requests and kept cracking jokes with us, making sure we all had a great time. And we did! Thank you, One-Eared Stag, for making me enjoy Mondays!
(5)Draft M.
Burger lived up to both hype and expectations. It's a gigantic double...so be ready. Cool modern-retro vibe to the place, with an excellent bourbon selection. Limited drafts. Recommend.
(4)Kristin B.
I am very, very tempted to dock a star because they were out of the rabbit entree I really wanted to try, but just cannot bring myself to give this place anything less that five stars because everything was amazing. Our dining companions were running late, so we grabbed a stool at the bar and started with a bottle of red with a name I wish I could remember, poured by a bartender whose accent and friendly service I will definitely remember. My meal began with a grilled caesar salad, described on the menu as "grilled caesar salad, white anchovy, brioche, 6 minute farm egg." Oh. my. gah. If all salads tasted this good, I could become a vegetarian. The 6 minute egg was essentially a soft boiled egg they had managed to extract from the shell while keeping the egg whole and in an eggy shape, topped with a sprinkling of coarse salt. The egg white was cooked solid, but when you cut into it, the yolky goodness coated the salad, a fun play on traditional caesar salad flavors. Even the croutons were amazing, made with a sweet, porous bread that added a new dimension to this classically inspired dish. Since the last serving of the aforementioned rabbit entree went to the gentleman dining solo that ordered seriously five minutes before us, I go another appetizer as my entree, the salt and pepper prawns and a side of the pork fat roasted cauliflowers. They were at least six fat shrimp (with their heads on) in my appetizer sized portion, which along with the big bowl of cauliflower seasoned with capers, mint, and chili, made a more than generous meal. When we got to dessert, I stole a bite of a friends apple buckle (crumbly and light and served warm), but thought I had the best dessert of the table in my chocolate pot de crème, served with an almond & cumin short cake. The flavor profiles in this dessert were unbelievable. The cumin added a curry like flavor to the shortcakes that somehow worked perfectly with the not-really-sweet chocolate crème. Our server did a great job putting up with my less adventurous friends who may have been a *bit* overwhelmed with a menu that did not have many similarities to their usually dining haunts. I think we also amused the chef, who was smiling from behind the open kitchen window as we pulled out our iPhones to google what "en cocotte" meant. However, even the somewhat picky eaters in our group left satisfied, and my wanna-be foodie self was on a food high for the next 24 hours. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Nells R.
After hearing great things and seeing an aged ribeye for two on their online menu, I decided to try them out. Much to my disappointment, we were told once seated that the ribeye was not on the current menu and the website hasn't been updated in a while. Since drinks were already ordered (very good drinks at that), we decided to stay and try something else. I got the pork loin and my friend got the flat iron steak. Holy Moly!!! They were both delicious! So glad I decided to stay. For dessert we got the buttermilk pie and coffee- also yummy. I enjoyed my meal thoroughly and can't wait to return. My only complaint is the website-if the menu constantly changes, the online menu should be kept up to date
(5)Abraham K.
Let me make this real simple for all of you. This place has the worst food in Atlanta. Period. Everything I ate here tasted like "you fill in the expletive"! I have no earthly idea how this place has gotten a 4 star rating other than the employee along with the owner spend their entire day giving themselves 5 stars. AWFUL. They should pay you for the vile crap they put on a plate and expect you to eat. Don't eat here. Consider yourself warned!!!!
(1)Spencer L.
Just had an amazing meal here! I'm planning my next visit now. Previously had visited for brunch and was very impressed but tonight's dinner went way beyond expectations. The setting is very open, airy and inviting. They spread the tables out so you don't feel like you're bumping into your neighbor yet gives a very cozy feel so you don't feel Isolated---just right. We started with the celery salad. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity to balance the full flavor of the dressing. Perfectly sized celery so no bite felt like too much work to crunch through. The apples were sliced paper thin and had a tartness that complimented the entire every forkful. The golden rice was so tasty--delicate pieces of crab lumped into perfectly cooked rice. Definitely a winner. My wife had the steelhead which was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The broth was so rich and flavorful, fish was perfectly Cooked and tasted incredibly fresh. Each bite of clam, bacon and potato were incredible. Such a rewarding dish and never overpowering in cream sauce. I had to try their burger--wow, wow, wow. Greasy enough to be legit yet did not fall apart. The cheese was melted perfectly into every meaty bacon laced bite. The thin sliced onion complimented instead of took over and the bun was a perfect vehicle to hold that awesome flavor in place. Drinks were great, service outstanding. A restaurant that Atlanta should be very proud of.
(5)Nancy R.
Street parking sucks but the restaurant is great! Don't let that deter you from coming here. Also, my friend and I had to google a lot of the words on their menu prior to coming, so that we had an idea of what to order. Be advised, the server that we had was very patient and answered all our questions. FOOD: After a few suggestions from our server, I started with the appetizer flott tuna tonnato, lomo, bottarga, arugula, pickled eggplant, fry bread, which is shaved tuna dried with slivers of pickled eggplant with a creamy sauce. Delicious! I would've liked a larger portion of that for my dinner. For dinner, I had the escolar en cocotte, paddlefish roe, potato, savoy cabbage, cippolini onion which is a fish cooked in a soupy sauce with potatoes, baby onions, cabbage and roe. I didn't this dish would come out like this but I was pleasantly surprised that all the flavors tasted good together. Overall, this place is awesome!
(4)Nicholas G.
Come early. Awesome food. Laid back. Try the burger if they don't sell out. Best in the city.
(5)Richard H.
Great ambiance, located in one if the older neighborhoods in Atlanta, lots of white, decorated with antler mounts as you would suspect from the name. But it's probably one of the best bars to grab a fine dinner, and has a loyal following of locals. All of the bartenders are awesome, so very good service. Plus, not hard to get a seat or table. Very creative and dependable cuisine. I usually love everything I order, and it holds up to the finer restaurants I have been to (including Michelin-starred). I recently had the pork shoulder roast with padron peppers and wild chanterelles and it was excellent. But I've also had several of their fish dishes and the duck confit and greatly enjoyed each.
(4)Alan J.
Amazing food. Service is a little slow verb with open tables. Gaelic shrimp and rabbit rillettes were delicious.
(4)Stephie Z.
Their menu changes daily so its not really worth it to describe the food in detail, but the hot chicken small plate I had during this last visit (apparently a remnant from Mondays fried chicken night) was delightfully delicious. It's one piece of fried and dipped in spicy sauce chicken atop a thick slice of buttered toasted bread and topped by some fresh pickles slices and a sprig of dill. This and a side makes for an amazing meal. Cheers to the good service provided by server and bartender. I have never had a bad meal here. The only thing I would caution is that the menu has a lot of 4 leggers that sneak their way in to dishes so if you are a veg your options will be limited.
(5)Kevin J.
One Eared Stag is aptly named with half of the menu missing a bit of it's counterpart. The dishes are unique with simple flavors stemming from fish and game on the menu. I think it's best to describe this place as an upbeat camping experience. The decor is well established and simple with clean lines and low-lights. The menu, although extensive reminds me of hunting your meals in the wilderness and throwing your meal on a plate. Half the dishes come with a piece of toast or bread and the other half skips the deboning or skinning of any meat. A vital piece of information missing from the vocabulary. I wish that the refinement was there for a 4th star addition but this place is still lacking. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The best part about this restaurant has to be the drinks. So stop on in and grab a wet one. Then you can judge for yourself.
(3)Gabriella H.
While my husband had some issues with the name of the restaurant (adamantly insisting "One Eyed Stag" sounded cooler), we took no issue with the food itself. After a long drive from Nashville, this was our first stop for a late brunch. It was disconcertingly quiet at 12:30. The lack of people made me a bit wary, but this only translated to cheery and quick service. Michael had the duck confit, and I ordered the shrimp, grits, sofrito, ham, and poached egg. His dish was delicious, and mine, I have to say, was probably the best version of shrimp and grits I've ever had. All of the components worked really well together, and my only complaint was that there was not enough grits (or maybe I needed bread?) to accommodate all of the saucy goodness on my plate! (It was a very, very saucy shrimp and grits.) We ended the meal with a very generous serving of yummy and warm vanilla donuts. The place gets four stars because, aside from my dish, everything else was what you would expect from a yummy hipster brunch spot. It was satisfyingly good rather than "must come back tomorrow!" Also, they were out of the ingredients for the first cocktail I ordered which didn't make sense because I recognized every component of the drink, and they can all be found at the typical large-scale liquor store. Would I go again? If I lived in ATL, I think it would make my list of brunch places on rotation, but as a tourist, I'm ready to stop by someplace new next time.
(4)Greg R.
I went there last night with a group of my family. I'd never heard of this place before. The place has the unusual decor of stuffed animal heads. You must ask the server the story behind the name of the establishment. The menu,,, can be difficult to to understand so be prepared to discuss it with your server. The presentation of all the food items was great. Lots of different flavors threw in the mix of the foods. So, if your looking for something a little different then this is a place to try. One con I have is the price. I was not expecting a bowl of collard greens to cost SIX bucks. They were sweet, spicey and full of meat pieces but a little pricey. It was fun to have went but I can't see this as a regular hang out spot.
(3)Vickie T.
I feel like if a restaurant/bar is open it should serve food. How misleading is 11 to 11? If you mostly want to drink this is your place. If you want food... Hmmm call ahead to make sure they are cooking. They had great reviews on yelp but I question if the eaters were just drunk or if the food is actually good. For myself I enjoy food. Had I known they stop serving food and only serve alcohol I would not have driven an hour and half to attempt their food. Not to mention I was told the kitchen closes at 3 and I arrived at 2:45 which is just annoying as it does not tell you that the kitchen closes on yelp. Ugh. Would have liked to try it but my 2 minute encounter, I was not impressed. Doubt if I would try to eat here.
(2)Rob S.
We enjoyed the food but thought the service was lacking. Perfect example: Server: Do you know what you would like to eat? Me: It's our first time here, can you recommend a couple of small plates to get us started while we look over the menu? Server: Well, is there anything you don't like to eat? Me: I am not a fan of organ meats, liver for example. Server: Uh, well that's not an issue because we don't serve that type of thing here. Me: (dead air as I look down at the menu and see two small plates that incorporate liver). Ok, any other suggestions? Overall, service was abrupt and generally unhelpful. But the food was good. Maybe our server was having an off night.
(3)Cameron G.
Fantastic food. I was pleased to see that they had a good vegetarian option. Usually expensive/fancy places like this either don't have a vegetarian meal or offer the most boring meal imaginable. This isn't the case for OES.
(5)Carrie B.
While it's a pricey joint, I'm definitely a fan of OES! They have a pretty great cocktail and wine list and just on the Pork Shank and Chicken Liver Parfait with Green Tomato Jam I would give them 5-stars! The service has always been great for us, very attentive and professional, offering suggestions that have generally hit the mark. We have tended to go for larger groups and I've always been impressed with their handling of such.
(5)Lisa L.
I had my first experience at One Eared Stag yesterday and I'll definitely be back for lunch and/or dinner. Brunch was superb and I think this might be my new "go to" spot for a weekend mid-day meal, for a couple reasons. I met some girlfriends yesterday at noon and we were seated right away. I'm a fan of One Eared Stag's casual, homey, country atmosphere. Maybe it's because I grew up in Iowa and had a lot of farmer relatives, but it just says "family" to me with all the white and the wood and the jars of pickled this and that on the shelves. We started with coffee as we browsed the menu of interesting items. One of my friends asked about the Fried Izzy's Scamorza (ya mama's a Scamorza!) and our server explained that it was the chef's interpretation of mozzarella cheese sticks, using smoked mozzarella. How delightful! There were some other quirky menu items, but I zoned in on the 2 Black Pepper Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy. I confess I was skeptical about a small plates brunch, especially since everything was so inexpensive, and I pictured a couple of miniature biscuits with a ladle of gravy. So, to be on the safe side I ordered the Two Featherwise Farms Pasteurized Eggs, cooked over easy. I appreciate value when dining out and let me tell you, I sure got my money's worth with this $10 meal. I got 2 full-sized biscuits with a generous portion of creamy, silky, well-seasoned, sausage-packed gravy. My eggs were cooked perfectly medium and were the ideal accompaniment to the biscuits and gravy. Talk about stick to your ribs. I didn't want to stop eating this meal, even though I was full halfway through it. We all ordered the biscuits but my friends also went for the Anson Mill Grits with Marrow Butter and the Eden Farms Berkshire Bacon. Those grits, y'all... so decadent with that marrow butter. They're almost sinful. The bacon was delicious...thick cut yet crispy. Interestingly enough, One Eared Stag advertised their brunch and Falcon's game on their Facebook page, and it seemed odd that there would be TVs there. At first, I thought it a weird combination, but after eating there I could totally see myself lounging around for a few hours, sipping on Bloody Marys while cheering on the Falcons. Ideally, I could wear my pajamas like I would at home. ...Wonder if that's an option. I don't normally give out 5 stars to a place at which I've only dined once. But One Eared Stag has me hooked on their comfortable atmosphere, their playful approach to food with quality ingredients, their generous portions, friendly service and fair prices. I'm really looking forward to spending more time here.
(5)Jason D.
Visited here with a couple of foodie friends for lunch. There weren't a lot of people there, so it was quiet and nice. Service was great. I ordered the hanger steak with mixed greens, and it was very tasty. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly. Loved the interior and can't really think of anything to complain about. I'll definitely be back.
(5)Kristin P.
I loved One Eared Stag! I decided to take my boyfriend here for his birthday and I'm very glad I did. We had a delicious dinner (I had the swordfish and he had the fried chicken) and the portions were huge, the prices were reasonable, and our waiter was nothing but helpful and friendly. The one thing I have to complain about is that I called ahead and said it was for a birthday dinner and that they could bring out a chocolate dessert (I was willing to pay for it obviously) at the end with a candle. Unfortunately, when we arrived and I told the hostess the name the reservation was under - she didn't even look at her book (I guess because it wasn't busy?) and just took us to a table. The waiter never mentioned my boyfriends birthday and we had to order the dessert just like it was a normal night. Since this restaurant is above my usual price point and it was definitely a splurge meal, that was the only dissapointment. We had our extra food boxed up and like I said service was excellent. I love that they change their menu daily and take advantage of local produce and meat. I would definitely come here again!
(5)Pedro S.
The hidden gem in Atlanta dining. The menu has some of the most clearly articulated flavor profiles anywhere to be found. Also, try the mussels! Easily the best I've ever had.
(5)Sarah N.
I have to admit, I was feeling a little bitter when I walked into One Eared Stag. I have been harboring irrational hopes that Shaun's would magically appear back there one day and wasn't quite ready to let go. Until I walked in the door, that is. The environment was warm and cozy, the staff fun and attentive and the food excellent. I've almost forgotten about Shaun's duck fat fries...almost... Drinks: strong wine list, great cocktails (I'd recommend the Apple Brandy on a cold night for sure). Apps: We had the beet salad (the only dish of the night that I didn't care for), the chicken liver pate (excellent), and the pasteurized egg (hollandaise sauce? yes, please!) Meals: I ordered the dog snapper (excellent, albeit a little spicier than I thought it would be), and the table also had the duck (cooked very well with stellar polenta), and the hanger steak (cooked perfectly and really well balanced by the parsnip puree). They didn't have a vegetarian entree on the menu and when we asked our server about it, he had the kitchen make a fabulous dish with veggies, quinoa and a succulent sauce - arguably the best meal at the table. Sides: the brussels sprouts were very well done as was the broccoli. If we had more room in our stomachs (and on the table at that point), I think we would have doubled up on these. Dessert: the only part of the meal that fell a little flat. The rice pudding was pretty standard, as was the pecan pie. The pot de creme was solid, although chocolate isn't really my thing. Service: Our server (Joe, I believe) was incredibly patient, attentive and relaxed. If the rest of the team is like him, I am extremely impressed. Parking: street parking can be a little tricky to find and, unless I missed something, they do not offer valet during the week.
(4)Jeff M.
There are many things I like about One Eared Stag, but there are two things that I love: the patio and the bacon. The outdoor seating area is behind the main dining areas, away from the street. On a Sunday morning in particular, there's something great about breathing in fresh air but at the same time have some degree of seclusion. Furniture outside is, well, patio furniture. You may need to fold a few napkins to keep the table sturdy and may have the occasional fly. My meal consisted of a fresh, local salad that was simple and delicious. Two cold water oysters from Martha's Vineyard and British Columbia were very good as well. But then came the main event: a BLT with River View Farms house-cured bacon. This is not your traditional BLT and this is no run-of-the-mill bacon. The thick-cut and juicy bacon turns the knob to eleven. Add pork fat mayo and a fried egg and there you have it: a damn excellent sandwich. As for a side, I'm a sucker for onion rings. They are really good here too. There is some deliciousness going on here!
(4)Vanessa T.
Alls I'm gonna say is this here establishment altered my opinion of sardines. I've got to be honest, I've never even messed with the canned variety. But some tragic office lunch room encounters turned me off to even trying to uncover a good side to the oft-maligned fish -- fresh or not. I sampled One Eared Stag's rendition of sardines and I can assure you my now deceased, bad ass, one eared cat [no relation to the one eared stag], would have rightfully battled me for eating privileges. That said, these fish are hella bony and I just don't have the time or inclination to remove spines. But tasty? Yes. If they came without the whole internal skeletal structure, I'd go get them right now. The tomato gazpacho was the antidote for a hot summer afternoon: fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. It brought my internal temperature down enough that I had to bring it back up with the chicharrones. Their deep fried pork rinds were reminiscent of bubble wrap, airy pockets waiting to get smashed by willing teeth [I don't pop bubble wrap with my teeth. I use my hands. This is a fucked up metaphor]. They were a little cumbersome to eat because they were so big and the little vinegar filled mason jars were so small, but I turned it into an Olympic sport. Their newly unveiled dinner options demand return visits. Not to mention, there's still plenty of lunch options I still need to explore, like the lobster roll [and the pork belly. And the soft shell crab].
(4)Matt L.
I'd return for one dish and one dish only: the tuna collar. Easily among the most unique and satisfying meals I've had dining out. It's the neck of the Yellow Fin -- a part I was told is usually discarded. Could be a dish for two. Barrel fish and steak were underwhelming, as were a few appetizers we tried. So yeah, tuna collar. Awesome.
(3)Ron R.
Anthony was great.... food was delicious...friend had fried chicken and I had the fish dish....yummmy.....and a new Pabst blue Ribbon
(5)John L.
I really enjoyed my dining experience at One eared stag. Everything was very flavorful and the service was on point. My server john was witty and very knowledgeable. I really like that everything is organic and super fresh. Its hard to find tasty food AND good service in inman/lil 5/eav area, its almost seems like its trendy to give shitty service. This place is a breath of fresh air.
(5)Barbara D.
I was wary of this place because of the abundance of meat on its menu. But it's actually a very well rounded place that makes great dishes, even when that dish is a small plate appetizer. Warm almonds & olives sound boring but I guarantee you'll be scraping the bottom of the bowl looking for more. They complement the cured meats plate, which gives you a sampling of different thinly sliced animal bits. I wasn't personally a fan of the beer mustard it came with, which was very strong and almost sour to taste, but I can see the appeal for others. The scallops were very light and not too salty (a fault of lots of other places) and the hanging tender was one of the best pieces of steak I've ever had (only one other place I've been to in Wisconsin rivals it). The restaurant is warm and feels like one big lazy alcohol hazy dinner party. I didn't see anyone on a date actually, mostly just people in small groups of friends, although there is a bar you can sit at too. For dessert I had the vanilla tart with pecans, which was a perfect balance of flavors - not too sweet, not too heavy on the tongue - just like the rest of the meal. If I could say one thing to this place it would be: Brb. Wait for me.
(5)Tom C.
This is a good restaurant, and it's worth going to. The food is very interesting and adventurous. Last night, I went there with a small group (it was a Tuesday night) and found an essentially empty restaurant. We were greeted immediately, and chose a table by the large front windows. The drinks are good - I had a "blue bourbon" which was a bourbon drink with a blueberry reduction that was not sweet and very good. The wine list is fine and reasonably priced. We had a Willamette Valley pinot noir, for $39. I ate a frisee salad and a "seafood stew" (which was basically a thick bouillabaisse). These were both good, though the frisee salad had a little too much bite to it. But, everything was good. The bouillabaisse was interesting and had some complex features (an interesting, thick tomato base, coupled with slices of fingerling potatoes and some hints of fennel). Dessert stinks. We split a dark chocolate brownie, which tasted like something out of a box, that had been sitting out of the box on the counter for a while. They definitely need to step this part of their game up. Now, the one thing that emerges on the Yelp reviews as a source of variability is the service, and these reviews are spot on. The service is what I could all quirky. We were greeted and seated right away. The waiter was a bit confused throughout the meal. In hindsight, I think this may have to do with the fact that the place has no menu. This must be challenging for the waiter. However, there were other quirky things, like the offer to see a dessert menu, to then be later informed there was no dessert menu. The waiter also kept coming over and filling up our wine glasses. I was still drinking my cocktail, so by the time I got around to my wine glass, it was....shall we say...full. But, if you can overlook these features of the service and go for a nice meal, it's very worth it. Total dinner, before tip, for four people, with drinks and a bottle of wine: $210.
(3)Donald L.
A disappointing experience for a restaurant that may be good. In the middle of the week we began our weekly debate over where to go for dinner Friday night. After a long discussion we settled on the One Eared Stag in an effort to check the "hot chicken" off the list of must have dishes in Atlanta. When Friday night arrived we drove over anticipating a delightful dinner. Upon arrival we noted that the "hot chicken" was not on the menu. It is one of those places where the menu changes often and the hot chicken is only available a few times a week. Not this Friday. Ok, no problem. We settled on a meat plate app with pickled veggies. Seemed awesome and then also ordered the spinalis and the squab. When the squab arrived it had been sprinkled with jalapeño peppers and was very spicy even for me. Julie doesn't like peppers and was surprised that it had them because it wasn't listed on the menu as having peppers or being spicy. No problem, we swapped plates and she had the spinalis and I had the hot pepper squab. After the main we settled on a brown butter sponge cake which was buttery and sugary and delightful. We also had a coffee where I was again disappointed to learn that that they don't serve artificial sweetener. At the end of the evening, I felt like I had what they wanted not what I wanted. The mains were not what we went for and then when we settled for our second choice they were prepared off menu and not to our liking. The final insult was that I couldn't even get a get a decent cup of coffee. I'm all for pretentiousness and adventure when the meal is a pleasant experience, unfortunately this was not.
(2)Tramaine W.
I really wanted to rate this place highly, it had all the signs of a place I would rate highly. Chic decor, friendly staff, and other high reviews on Yelp. Sadly this review is lacking because of the food and that's what you're most interested in, right? The flavor just didn't do it for me. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else gobbled his stuff up but my taste buds were not impressed or happy. I pretty much had to force myself to try to finish my food, I didn't finish btw. I had the BLT and the chickpea fries. The chickpea fries were interesting but not tasty. The bacon in the BLT was too overpowering and the egg yolk running on my bread did nothing for me. So there is my humble review, the flavor profile and new age menu doesn't work for me.
(2)Judy C.
Have eaten very good meals here but tonight I was disappointed in my entree of duck leg and thigh, very tough and chewy. The waiter made it sound much better than it was. My cocktail was skimpy in size, and quail (fried) was like buffalo wings but way more expensive. I told the waiter and a manager of my concerns, nobody seemed to care or offer to do anything.
(2)Charlene W.
At the end of March, I went to One Eared Stag for Inman Park Restaurant Week. I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while, so I was glad to finally have the chance. The restaurant itself was nicely laid out and the back patio would be great for a summer meal. As with most restaurant week menus, it was a limited selection of their normal menu with a few special items thrown in. At $25, this menu was a great bargain. I started off with the duck liver parfait with rhubarb relish and toast and my friend had the pork chicharone with powdered kimchi. Both of the portions were large for an appetizer. I didn't have nearly enough toast to finish the plate and the rhubarb relish went perfectly with the foie gras. I ended up taking home the remaining foie gras. The pork chicharone was airy and crisp and the kimchi powder really helped give it the flavoring it needed. I preferred my dish to the chicharone, which I felt would've been a little one note for such a large portion -- both were excellent though. For the entree, both my friend and I got the beef wellingtongue -- a play on beef wellingtons using minced beef tongue. It was a fun twist to a classic dish and I thought the beef tongue worked perfectly. The puff pastry on the outside was fluffy and light, but the bordelaise sauce was a little on the salty side. Overall though, I thought the dish was well executed, creative, and delicious. Finally for dessert, I had the vanilla panna cotta with preserved peach. I'm a huge fan of panna cotta, so I couldn't resist the urge to order it. The taste was absolutely phenomenal. While I liked the presentation in the mason jar aesthetically, I felt like it was impractical to dig the panna cotta out of the jar. Trying to cut up the peach on top of the panna cotta with my spoon was also difficult. My friend had the apple buckle with vanilla cream, which was good too. While a more predictable dessert, it was done extremely well and the vanilla cream really amazing. The large servings, delicious and creative dishes really make this place remarkable. The back patio would be the perfect place to have some drinks and share a few plates with some friends. I will definitely return to One Eared Stag -- both to sample the normal menu and for restaurant week.
(5)E L.
I've been looking forward to trying this place for months. I'm still looking forward to trying it for dinner. But I really enjoyed the brunch here. I was shocked that there was NO WAIT at noon on a Sunday. I love the space. We ended up in the corner by the window which was absolutely perfect for a drizzly day (see if you can plan that ;) ). The food was excellent. I had the sausage and polenta plate and ordered a side of biscuits. First of all, they give you TWO not one (so I could take it home and eat it an hour later!) and they were incredible. Second of all, the portion on the main plate was pretty serious too and I'm a big eater. Wonderful French press coffee with multiple blends to choose from. And great service from gorgeous people. Can't wait to come back.
(5)Sophie H.
Finally got a chance to try this place. Quite good! The celery salad has to be one of the tastiest salads I have eaten in a long time - yes a celery salad - it's that good. The pork belly lettuce wraps were awesome and the duck entree was tender and perfectly seasoned. The duck liver parfait and bone marrow were also very tasty. Definitely will be back - great place to sit and relax while you nosh - everything is made to order fresh.
(4)Jennifer B.
Had a great dinner last night with the girlfriends. When I first sat down after a challenging work day, I looked at the menu and thought, there is nothing on this menu that appeals to me. Boy, was I wrong. I ate things I've never before considered - fried smelt? Delicious. Peppers with sesame seeds - I couldn't stop eating them. Trotter fritters? What is that even? It's yummy. I also had some more familiar and also delicious food - the summer salad was perfection - almonds, chunks of bacon, cherry tomatoes and soft lettuce. They also had a dish of just perfect heirloom tomatoes. And though they don't have a lot of desserts, we enjoyed two of them - a preserved strawberries shortcake and churros? fried doughnut strips with a chocolate ganache sauce. Add to that a darling, helpful and patient waiter plus a nice little wine list - and of course great girlfriend conversations and it all = a surprisingly perfect Monday evening out. The place is also very clean and pretty - clean as in clean lines and simple but very nice.
(4)Miglena I.
LOVE this place! The best little patio in the back and a few tables in front give it a neighborhood allure.. Feels a bit Viennese, or Zurich-like with its hard wood floors, and commune tables. Food is just outstanding! Menu changes seasonally and according to what the farms have delivered that day. Great surprises every day! Bar has a comprehensive Scotch menu. The wine choices are also special and delicious! Great great location and place for meeting friends (old and new). May be a bit loud for business meetings, but the conversation will circle around the food anyway, so business will have to wait! :)
(5)Antwanika S.
The food here was good, nothing amazing though. I heard they had the best fried chicken. It was good, but I've had better, especially in terms of seasoning. Service was great and the restaurant is cute. Oh get the champagne cocktail. It's good and strong for the price.
(3)Sean C.
I will start by saying One Eared Stag has an incredible menu. Unfortunately, that is not the only thing that makes a great restaurant. The service and atmosphere make it difficult to enjoy the experience. It is very loud and I had a hard time understanding the sever and conversation over dinner was minimal because my girlfriend and I got tired or repeating and talking over the tables around us. The service was ok at best. The menu has some interesting options, some offaly things that a novice diner may need some explanation of. This didn't happen. Nothing, not even a mention of the interesting selections. We ordered off the Restaurant Week Menu. Our first course arrive in a timely fashion and it was delicious (as i said incredible menu). I had the smelt and my date had the mussels. If you deiced to go, both are a must! The entree is where things really started to go south. We ordered all courses at the same time but our entrees arrives 45 min after our 1st course. I ordered the pork shoulder. It arrived pink and bloody in the center. It was cool to the touch. I asked the server if i could have it cooked to medium. When it came back it was still quite rare but I was hungry so I dove in. Half was edible, half was not. When I mentioned the server she said "Well, it was worth a shot". No comp on the check, no offer to remove my entree from the bill (or even a portion since I did eat half...). No drink or desert on the house. When going to a fine dinning restaurant and paying that kind of money for a meal, I expect perfection and can list a number of restaurants in the area that would have bent over backwards to make the customer fell, that despite the errors, they do appreciate our business and are truly embarrassed that a dish was inedible (even partially). This was the most unexceptable part of the experience. Desert was ok, but by this time I was so over the service and atmosphere. They could have coated it in gold leaf and i would have still been as disappointed. Next time I'm in the mood for adventurous eating, I will be taking my $120 dollars to Holeman & Fitch.
(2)Sean S.
Oops. I just ate the centerpiece. But it was delicious!
(4)Juichia C.
Pros: - Great atmosphere and interior decor - Good drinks and wine list - Interesting dishes - Friendly staff and good service - Frequent change in menu Cons: - we got 8 dishes including dessert in total, and only about half of them were great, the other half were underwhelming - menu item names use more "big" culinary words than necessary, so we literally had to ask the waiter what half the appetizer menu was - made reservation but weren't seated even close to on time - the cookies which came with the chocolate pot de creme dessert were HORRIBLE and tasted like body odor, no joke. even the waiter said "yea, i don't like those" when we inquired about what sort of cookies they are.... Recommends: - fried shrimp heads - black truffle risotto - duck breast Overall, a nice place to try out if you're into new, interesting foods.
(3)Sean L.
This was my first UYE event and wasn't sure what to expect. The restaurant itself is on the corner of a street across from Marta Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station. You can also park at the Marta station for free! The atmosphere is very inviting and the server was extremely friendly. He answered every question we had and even cracked a few jokes with us. The food itself was delicious! Poutine - a plateful of fries covered in gravy and was really good. Not too salty and didn't get too soggy from the gravy. Tuna tonnato - not what I had expected and it was definitely different. The tuna part is the sauce and you eat it with fry bread. Hot chicken - this was by far the best dish I had that night. The chicken was super juicy and tender with a really yummy seasoning that I would definitely go back for. Definitely get this if you can. Almonds & olives - I personally hate olives, but the way these were prepared I could eat them all night. The olives and almonds make a wonderful combination. Fried chicken - This is only served on Mondays. The chicken comes in three serving sizes half chicken ($13)/whole chicken ($20)/2 whole chickens ($30). When they brought out the chicken I thought they had made a mistake. It was a lot of chicken. I can usually eat a lot and I ordered only half a chicken and had leftovers for the next day. The chicken was good, the cauliflower puree that came with it was even better, but I would personally take the hot chicken over the fried chicken.
(4)Lucy W.
Distinctive flavors and high quality ingredients"..I returned to try dinner at One Eared Stag. Tried the grilled caesar salad, which was very weird and kind of skimpy...I liked the 6 minute egg with the runny yolk though. Vanilla soaked dates with pecans was very tasty...I heard that pecans could be foraged/stolen in Inman Park, wonder if these were?!? Entree- Hefty piece of sea bass was wonderfully cooked and simple, though the sour pickled corn didn't really compliment the fish. Fried collar of the sea bass was a dramatic presentation but I wasn't a huge fan. I did love the dessert though...my sweet tooth strikes again. Smooth chocolate pot de creme with cumin favored shortbread-like cookies...very unique but the flavors work well together. Service was excellent. The noise level was very loud, as the dining room and bar area was completely full.
(3)Dana L.
My husband and I went here last night to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. We live very close by and were waiting for an opportunity to try the place. We both started out with salads, he got the celery salad and I had the winter greens salad. Both were delicious! The celery was more on the tart side and the winter greens on the sweeter side. Both were full of ingredients that worked beautifully together--very sizable portions also. For my main course I got the fried chicken, which at only $12 for three large pieces and two sides was a steal. The grits were very buttery and creamy and the cauliflower was more like vegetables in disguise. I would have liked them to be a little less over prepared. My husband went with the chicken sausage and enjoyed his as well. The pork belly wasn't needed on the plate though. I also want to mention they have weekly wine specials and sell bottles for $20. The Spanish garnacha red wine we had we delicious and complemented our meal well. Our sever Adam was a delight!
(4)Ritch B.
Where Abbatoir left off with the snout-to-tail concept, One Eared Stag picked up. I'm adventurous and love stepping out of the box...but it needs to pay off. I have to say I was disappointed. I had fried shrimp heads. I'm from South Carolina. If shrimp heads were supposed to be eaten, we would have done it before. I just confirmed there's a reason that part is thrown out...it's just not the kind of thing you want to eat...even if it IS deep fried. The shrimp bisque (presumably where the good part of the shrimp was used) was unexpectedly salty and brusque. That's an odd way to describe food...but if you try it, you'll know what I mean. The bisque is served with fish roe on the side that...believe it or not...actually DECREASED the saltiness of the bisque itself and provided some balance to the dish. That said, the great majority of the bowl went back to the kitchen with the dirties after the rest of my table had sampled it and refused to finish it off. Not off to a good start, I followed up with the seafood/shellfish trifecta of mussels. They were fine. Not remotely as good as JCT's on the west side...but ok. My party of five went on a Thursday night. The sound level, even on a non-weekend night, was so loud I gave up trying to follow any conversation...and someone at the table actually had to request that the lighting be turned down to prevent blinding from a misaimed spotlight. I really sound high-maintenance now...and I'm REALLY not. Now for the good stuff...it's a beautiful space. I hate giving bad reviews.
(2)Linda S.
Such a gem; don't know why it doesn't get more "buzz." More than any other place I've eaten in Atlanta (or just about anywhere) I come away feeling that every single element on every plate has been carefully thought through to create a surprising, balanced, flavor experience. On our recent visit, the dining room was nearly empty at 6:30 on a Saturday, though there were several folks at the bar. We shared Kobe short rib tartare (perfect), smoked eel fritter (fine, with a great lemon curd sauce, but not as exotic and amazing as I'd hoped) and the duck breast entree (spectacular). Sharing the plate with the perfectly seared and seasoned duck were fresh, salty ramps, thinly sliced green tomatoes for a perfect hit of acid, sweet strawberries, earthy beets, and probably a couple of other things I'm forgetting. Cocktails are fine, wine list is great. Prices are high, portions are small. Atmosphere is relaxed and yet professionalism and high standards shine through. The menu offerings and overall experience are exceptional.
(5)K. M.
Four of us had a great dinner there during the week and were sad to see so few people. This place has GREAT food! (and the Floozy Boozy cocktail is fabulous if you are a whisky drinker) Swordfish, excellent and Barley with roasted vegetables also.....they add something special to each dish to make it distinctive and delicious. Go now!
(4)Liz B.
I have been three times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch. Every experience has been a good one. The food is for the adventurous, but there are some things on the menu that anyone would enjoy. My favorites are the fried rabbit livers, the veal hearts, the chicken, the heirloom tomato salad, the pickled vegetables. The service has always been great! And the bar (we grabbed a drink a the bar after dinner one night) is wonderful...I had a cocktail with jam in in! My husband loves the Pimm's Cup. We will go again!
(4)Jared O.
I've been unmotivated to review places for a while, but One Eared Stag has given me reason. I came here MLK day with zero expectations b/c I knew virtually nothing about the place (other than that there was some buzz about it). After reading through the menu, I came to the conclusion that this was just another mid-range New American restaurant that would be good but not great. Boy was I wrong. The appetizer course was perfect. My favorite dish was vanilla-soaked dates with bleu cheese, walnuts, and serrano ham (believe it or not I didn't even have the ham and it was *still* incredible). The grilled caesar and other dishes were also very well executed. Oh and the bread was fantastic! For my main I ordered the veggie plate. I have an issue with veggie plates. Most restaurants that offer a veggie plate give a description like "fresh seasonal vegetables served simply to showcase their natural flavor". In other words, uninspired food I can easily cook at home for 1/10th the price. The veggie plate here revealed the potential that is an assortment of sides put together. Each dish on the plate contained different flavors that highlighted and BUILT UPON the natural flavors of the veggies. It was interesting. It was tasty. It was was something I wouldn't have come up with myself. So yea, I liked it. We tried both of the desserts on the menu -- vanilla bean panna cotta (served with poached pear) and apple buckle. This course was fine but not stellar. The panna cotta was difficult to eat due to its serving style (mason jar) and the rest of the party thought it was fine, but nothing special. I liked the apple buckle a lot, although it's not my preferred dessert. What separates the average from the excellent is being able to turn an idea into proper execution. I've only been once, so I can't speak for consistency, but my experience revealed a chef who knows how to execute.
(5)Beth B.
I love the food here and the portions are awesome for the price. I've been here three times now and have enjoyed both sitting down for a meal and hanging out by the bar. Great vibe overall. However... Vegetarians beware! Though I am not veggie my good friend is and I always scout out menus before recommending a place. Usually One Ear has a veggie pasta entree which is delicious (at least the prior two times it was). For some reason on my visit the dish was missing from the menu. I've chatted with the owner on a previous visit who mentioned everything was made fresh to order so we could easily leave out the meaty parts. After asking our server if he could leave out the meat on various dishes it seemed like salad or a roasted chili small plate was our only option. Both tasty choices but not enough to satisfy a hungry person! Luckily about 20 mins after giving up on removing any meat from the dishes (and apologizing to my *hungry veggie friend) the server said the chef offered to make my friend an all veggie entree. Which was great, highly appreciated and delicious! If your a restaurant of worth anywhere in the Atlanta area you really should have at least one veggie entree on your menu always! 3 stars for lack of veg friendliness but 5 stars for food taste, quality and atmosphere. (and eventual accommodation)
(4)Stephanie V.
So happy to have finally tried One Eared Stag. Came here on my birthday and had a fantastic time. Here are the highlights: The Food: All of the appetizers we had were delicious: bone marrow, house cured lardo, and rabbit rillette. Yum, yum, and yum. The main dish was truly magnificent. We split the tilefish dish and it was all I could do to keep myself from hogging it all. The tilefish dish is the main reason for my 5-star review. It's been a long time since I've had a dish that I felt was genuine perfection. I tried my friend's dish, the fisherman's stew, and it was exactly what fisherman's stew should be - hearty, warming, and full of seafood. In a group of 10, I think we tried almost everything on the menu, and everyone seemed extraordinarily pleased. The Service: I thought that, for a large group, the service was good. Drinks were slow to come, but waters stayed full and there was always food on the table. Our waitress was very sweet and eager to serve. We were there on a week night, however, and I'm inclined to believe that on a busier night, service may be a little slower. The Ambiance: I really enjoyed the look and feel of this place. It was dim without being dark, swanky without being douchey, and just rustic enough to feel like a neighborhood staple. The evening got spiced up, however, when we saw someone running down Edgewood, followed by a few police officers. After a few minutes, there were loads of cop cars in search of the fleeing assailant. It was truly a dinner and a show. That being said, while I'd certainly say OES is on the classier side, it is across the street from the Marta station and things can get... interesting. Overall, I have to give this place a serious 'bravo' for blowing my mind with phenomenal food. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Greg M.
First came to this location when it was The Patio, circa 2001, when I lived in Atlanta. The Patio was more or less unimpressive and did not survive, but the off-the-beaten-path location and its cool vibe intrigued me and stuck in my memory.... Fast-foward to 2012: The One-Eared Stag is a winner: Creative menu, awesome ambiance, normal prices that are upscale but aren't silly, and very good service to boot. I no longer live in Atlanta, but would go back in a heartbeat next time I'm there again.
(4)Jessica O.
Not impressed. First of all, it's all street parking and mostly in sketchy areas. The bar area is so small, you can't gather with friends without being totally in the way. The service was very slow, even though we had a reservation, we weren't seated until a half hour after the reserved time. Not cool. Drink menu is interesting and has some good options. Most of the dishes are very game-y and rich tasting. Three different entrees I tried (mine and two friends) were far too rich, almost over-seasoned. Stay away from the oxtail, I couldn't even eat it. Everyone seems to love this place, but we weren't impressed and will not return.
(2)Holly L.
Try there brunch! Chef's selection is amazing!!
(5)Sarah M.
I've followed the metamorphoses of this space from Inman Park Patio, to Shaun's and now to One Eared Stag. Living on Edgewood, I love having another walkable hip spot to eat + drink. It took me too long to try OES, but I finally had the opportunity to hit the bar with my boyfriend when he was in town over the break. We wanted a pre-dinner drink, but had been to Barcelona several times and we were feeling something new. We bellied up to the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender, Robert, who got right down to discerning our tastes and pleasures. He poured Z a half shot of his new favorite spirit, and we talked about fancy cocktails vs. the classics. I decided on a mule - my passion of late, and Z had a small batch bourbon that he had never heard of before and was eager to try. Both were lovely. We shared the fois pate with champagne gelee, toasted bread, and apple compote. It warmed me. Since we had dinner plans across town, we had to leave before exploring the menu further, but not before Robert bought our first round as a thanks for Z's service (he noticed his bracelet and found out he is in the Army). Unexpected, kind, and completely stand-up. Robert is an outstanding bartender, and will keep us coming back for more. Can't wait to have the chance to go for dinner. I really want to get my hands on those oily, herbaceous almonds and olives!
(4)Janet P.
We had lots of good food on our recent trip to Atlanta, but this restaurant was overpriced and oddly pretentious. The food wasn't anything special, either -- more weird than enjoyable. And the service was oddly indifferent. A letdown!
(2)Keith A.
Yes, I miss Shaun's. Just needed to get that out of the way. Now onto the OES goodness. I basically stumbled upon this new gem. I drove by once and noticed the late stages of the build out. My next drive-by revealed that people were inside eating! Oh glory, a new restaurant! (I love openings) And I caught the name. I sought out the website, Facebook page and Yelp to get the scuttlebutt. All good. It goes on the list. My noshing buddy, ART, and I sidled up to the bar for a meal. First off let me say that almost no matter what the food would've been like, the staff had me at hello. They are a great bunch of folks - no understatement. Anya, Tommy and the others whom I don't know by name yet...all geniune peeps. Had the grilled sardines - FANTASTIC! The clams were really good but a lighter and more fishy sauce would make it outstanding. On my second visit - for lunch - I dove into the pork belly "BLT." A thick, delicious slice of pork belly on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato and pork fat mayo. If you are not a true pork belly fan, please beware. Kudos to Chef Phalen for not over trimming the pork belly. Yes, that means lots of crispy, juicy fat. Not for the faint of heart. The side of chick pea frites was surprisingly really good. I should ask how they create those perfect planks with a crispy exterior and smooth creamy texture inside. Must be a lot of work, but well worth it for those on the dining side. I suggested serving a little of the pork fat mayo on the side for dipping. Next trip I need to sit in the dining room.
(4)Melissa B.
Gibson. Now. I want one. One of the best cocktails I've had recently, I can still almost taste it thinking about it. The gazpacho was very tasty as well and while I almost wanted it spicier, I think it was probably perfect and I need to simmer down before I lose all taste sensation. And nothing wrong with some olives! Why don't more people put olives on the menu? I almost ate an entire jar once...just of the cheap kroger brand ones...so I'm definitely sold on some fancy ones with almonds:-) Nice service, although I thought they were a bit slow to react to us after we sat down...it wasn't really that busy. It was pretty quiet and I like the simple interior and dim lighting. Perhaps a more comfy bar stool though? I mean, those wood slats don't appeal to my bum. Just sayin.
(4)Bobbin W.
I am not a picky eater and enjoy exciting my easily bored palate. Thus I'm shocked that my meal at One Eared Stag didn't mesh with my tastebuds. My boyfriend and I dined there during Restaurant Week, toasting the weekend with cocktails. My libation brimmed with muddled blueberries and got me good and giggly. Our appetizers underwhelmed me. I couldn't eat the chicken liver pate but was able to nibble my half of the mussels soaked in brine. Neither liver nor brine appears on my list of tasty appetite-whetters. Both of us requested the pork entree - fatty slow-cooked meat surrounded by red peppers and polenta. I make pork and polenta a lot at home, so perhaps that partially accounts for my lack of excitement. The desserts, too, reminded me of something I could whip up on a Monday night: * warm chocolate chip cookies and milk * toasted bread slathered with strawberries and whipped cream Our server was pleasant, and I'm in love with the patio. The architectural interest, strung lights and seclusion from a busy highway cleared my mind. But the food disappointed me.
(3)Eric W.
Worst service I've had in numerous months, if not years, as a resident in Atlanta. I was told by the manager/bartender that "I must be accountable for my actions" when I asked to cancel my order, 2 minutes after placing it. When standing at the hostess desk, I was ignored as though I was invisible as another guest walked up and started talking to the hostess who say me there a the next guest to be serviced, prior to seating another party. Dodging a tab is the least of my interest. I paid the check of 21.56 and gave the meal to a homeless gentleman walking by. At no time did he ever ask me 'what is the problem?' He clearly didn't care. The next time I'm in Inman Park, I will have brunch at the Dough and recommend others do the same. Their customer service rates much higher. To all my cyclists, governing bodies, church members, fraternity, etc., Thumbs down for Stag......
(1)J W.
Best restaurant in Atlanta hands down. Innovative and always great. Fits in perfectly in the neighborhood.
(5)Blaire B.
This update only pertains to dining here in large groups. Simply stated, they couldn't handle it. We sat for over an hour with no food. Unacceptable. They did try to ameliorate the situation by offering free champagne, but we didn't feel much like celebrating anything after being held hostage for 2 hours. I'm still sticking with my 5 stars on my lunch and a previous dinner experience. The food is inventive and very good. Come here if you have an average sized table. Go elsewhere with large groups.
(2)Dio S.
Been here twice and enjoyed the drinks and food. Although some dishes didn't quite work, I liked the good stuff and the intangibles enough to say I am a fan. The thing I like about One Eared Stag is the excitement some of the ever-changing dishes are capable of generating. Chef likes to experiment and uses interesting ingredients and interesting combinations regularly. It's a menu--although usually a pretty short one-- that I look forward to checking out often, similar to H&F. Have tried about 8 entrees and as many apps here. Liked the apps more, and, a bit ironically, more of a fan of the vegetables! Some of the best crushed potatoes I've had. The shredded brussels sprouts with crispy cured meat and jus is amazing. Velvety and balanced squash bisque. Fantastic mushrooms. Grain dishes like farros, risotto, and grits are also nicely prepared and seasoned. Delicious pork terrine. Chicken neck with kimchee was almost a signature item for a while. It was an amusing thing to see at a restaurant, and I sort of enjoyed it, but found it annoying to eat and not crave-worthy. It was not on the menu in my recent visit though. Another fairly popular dish through summer, the grilled sardine, also was somewhat underwhelming to me, being a bit too bitter and definitely requires too much work to pick at it. Mostly heartily seasoned entrees which remind me of Local Three. Like a lot of overall above average places, the entrees can sometimes be a bit underwhelming compared to the often stellar apps. The kobe steak definitely disappointed me a bit with its lack of unctuousness. As did fried chicken livers, being somewhat soggy and bland. On the other hand, roasted chicken was surprisingly superb, tender and juicy even from breast meat. Pork shoulder was equally well executed and memorable. I am not normally big on desserts, but really enjoyed their churros--a little more heavily fried on the outside but still fluffy, and very tasty. While mixed drinks are not quite outstanding like H&F or No 246, they were ambitious and serious in spirit, and competent in the result. Like the big rustic table, and the overall relaxed atmosphere! Excellent for weekday dinner and impulsive stop. I wish the food here becomes more consistently good. And, it wouldn't hurt to develop a signature dish or two that are actually awesome, eventually, and just keep them on the menu most of the time. Even H&F has a couple of those.
(4)Larry F.
We came home and I had to immediately write this review. This place knocked our socks off. The wife and I had a bunch of small plates so we could try as many different things as possible. Between the bone marrow with homemade bread, the inventive and delicious clam bowl, the perfectly fried and sauced green tomatoes, the reinvented iceberg wedge, and the diverse and daring cocktails, we had not been so happy with a meal in quite some time. Add to that the blueberry shortcake dessert that literally melted on my tongue and the flawless, personal service we received and you can guarantee we'll be back for more. We stopped by the chefs on the way out to gush praise at them. We took a menu to scan in and email to our friends. We left a tip that was borderline absurd. These are not things that customarily happen on our Saturdays out together. We just couldn't stop talking about how great everything was. This will now be a regular stop for us when we hit Dad's Garage Theater, a mere half mile away. We can't recommend it enough.
(5)Ms. D.
We were excited to try the latest incarnation of this Inman Park dining space, but I fear this one won't last very long, either. Small portions and big prices abound. The service was friendly, but not terribly knowledgable. I ordered the hangar steak plate medium and it came out rare, then again medium rare after I sent it back. This $27 plate had a few small medallions, two crumbly, dry grit fritters and the tiniest bit of sauce hiding underneath. The celery and apple salad that came with it was delicious, but I was peeved because I had ordered this same salad as an appetizer and would not have, if the server had bothered to tell me that it was also part of my entree. The cayenne chocolate cake dessert was delicious, but the portion was meager. So if you want to pay top prices for average food, hit this place up. Otherwise, invest your dining budget somewhere else.
(2)Melanie D.
This is pretty much my go-to place for the best food in Atlanta. Yes, best food in Atlanta. I've never had a bad experience / meal/ drink here and, yes, I've been here during busy times. Their menu changes frequently, so I could tick off my favorite dishes, but by the time you read this, it'll probably change--for now though, the corn on the cob with cheese / mint is kindof amazing and the oysters are killer.
(5)Malika B.
One Eared Stag is the newish restaurant that took over the old Shaun's space. We started things off light with an order of Mussels with sofrito, Chickpea fries, Chicken liver spread, and Pork belly and Kimchee. Of course, that meant I needed to get a Kimchee Bloody Mary to compliment my Pork belly. And it was certainly a treat.We both enjoyed the Pork belly with Kimchee immensely, served with lots of fresh lettuce, meant to be eaten like lettuce wraps. The mussels were huge and I am always a sucker for any kind of yummy mussel broth. I liked that we ordered the Chickpea fries as it was a twist on Moules Frites. Dousing the fries in the mussel broth, they were like a sponge, absorbing the broth, and could only be eaten with a fork. While I liked it, it would have been nice if there was some sort of dipping sauce that accompanied the fries too. By themselves, they are quite bland. For my entree I settled on the Trout wrapped in bacon with a salsa verde sauce in the center. What a great combo those flavors add up to. It was served with an almond salad. It was delicious. My friend's Crab Roll. Light on mayo, and with such a beautiful presentation, it was almost a shame to dig in. The menu does change very frequently to keep up with what is in season and what is available from local farmers. So, you'll need to go often to taste the variety of what's available.
(4)Tom N.
I've been here a couple of times. The food is tasty here. The first I was here, I had the best shrimp I've ever eaten. It didn't even taste like shrimp! It tasted like a crab or a lobster. Mmmmm. I came here the second time with my wife and some friends. We weren't disappointed.
(4)Jennifer P.
I went here several months ago for a girls night and have meant to come here and review. I should start by saying that I have a passion for food, love trying new things and appreciate inventiveness and creativity. When we chose One Eared Stag I was excited because I heard they thrive when it comes to offering food you wouldn't get elsewhere and present it in creative variations. You won't find a menu on their website or anywhere because they constantly change it. I was stoked. Some of the less-adventurous girls in our group had a very hard time ordering something, because most of the dishes on the menu were very obscure and there was nothing even remotely 'safe' for the person in the group who came to be social but wasn't into trying bone marrow or liver. I however ventured out and had the trotter bolognese, which was pulled pigs feet tossed in an sweet tomato sauce served over pasta (side note: when you see trotter on a menu, it could be pigs feet, goat feet or cow feet. Just ask your server which it is). The sauce was good and I enjoyed the trotter, but it was very rich and difficult to finish (and I love rich food). Also, they put a huge, massive dollop of sour goat cheese on top, which completely over-powered the dish. I normally love goat cheese, but this was an odd consistency and was so sour it was difficult to stomach. I really wanted to give it a shot, so I ate most if it and enjoyed it. I did however have a very upset stomach later. So, regarding the savory food, I suggest trying something different outside your comfort zone, but go into it with an open mind and be prepared for something very rich. Also, take a Tums before and after your meal since you will likely be eating something very fatty, and which your stomach does not recognize. Now, for dessert....this is where my overall rating was drastically lowered. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, but I ended up with a piece of severely burnt toast with a thin layer of nutella spread on top of it. That was all. I only hope something went wrong in the back and this was not what they normally serve. It was the worst thing I've ever seen on a plate in a restaurant and it was inedible. Conclusion: Take a tums. Order an adventurous entree and keep an open mind, enjoying something new and most likely at least moderately tasty. Skip dessert. Have a cocktail (I hear they are the best thing about this place).
(3)Cat P.
Ok, yeah, it's pretty damned good. Great wine list. Food is pretty solid. Service is good as well. One thing (shrimp and garlic app) that we ordered was off today, but everything else was good as usual so it's not fair to hold that against them (we told them, they informed the chef, and they took it off the bill). Give 'em a try.
(5)Dorothy P.
I really didn't know what to expect when some fellow friends Invited me out here. I was told it was like tapa-style gastropub kinda food...so naturally my mind went to comparison mode w holeman and finch. Wish I had not set the bar so high from the beginning. My cocktail, the classico, had no color or taste. It hinted at peach, but I couldn't really taste it. Uncannily there was a bushel of peaches on our big table for decoration...if only I could've crushed them into my glass! I couldn't tell which was my water glass vs cocktail. Then the tapas came...we ordered lots but the only one I really remembered as good was the clams. That was great. Then we ordered main courses. We each ordered something difft, but the only one I can say was good was the chicken and beef tongue. Overall, I'm glad I came out and supported the Inman park area, but H&F is still hard to beat.
(3)Jim F.
Thoroughly unimpressed. So much of one eared stag is aptly described; a lone, well-intended and familiar animal, but with missing parts. The location is near a MARTA station, in a solitary space in the Inman Park neighborhood that has long held sentiment for patrons of Shaun's and The Patio before it, but for most, this is off the beaten path. Although we had this familiarity, It was confusing from the start. No one to greet us. We stepped into the the dining room where much was unchanged except the chef and staff. We must have interrupted Chef's review of evening specials. Once we were seen, we were greeted and seated in short order. The menus were our first indication of the offerings, because the website does not describe the food. The descriptions read like amateur versions of dishes born of the gastro-pub concept, locally perfected by Holman & Finch. We learn the evenings entree special is a $75 Steak for two while we are given paper napkin roll-ups with our silverware, minus the spoon. Simply put, there is a disconnect at one eared stag, or at least a lack of vision. It is possible to eat a decent meal in their establishment, but not for the price they feel it deserves. Performing at the $25+ entree level comes with a set of higher expectations and when they are not met, one eared stag may become an endangered animal.
(1)Katie W.
I finally made it here after months of simply forgetting that I needed to come here to check it out. I liked it. They have a fun cocktail list but I went with the standard Moscow Mule, which was very tasty. My appetizer was tuna-stuffed peppadew peppers and I got five or six of the cute little buggers and they were very good. It was a perfectly-sized appetizer for me. My entree was the wood-roasted chicken that was served over this super sweet creamed corn and it was all excellent. I also ordered a side of field peas (also excellent) and the combination of these dishes as an entree gave me the opportunity to take half of my food home to eat as leftovers the next day. And, it was all still really good the next day, too. We sat at the big table in the middle because there was a whole mess of us together and that was nice but overall, it's a little loud here. Maybe it's because we were in the middle of everything. Our poor server had to make three repetitive announcements of everything he said because there was no way everyone could hear him all at once. But, the service was still good, the food was good, and it was a good dining experience. Also? It looks exactly the same as when it was Shaun's.
(4)arlene d.
I was really excited and looking forward to eating here. I chose this based on reviews for a surprise kid free date night with my husband. What a let down. We were greeted very well upon entering the restaurant seated promptly. Our waiter was very nice but very soft spoken I felt like I kept asking him to repeat what the specials where because I could not hear him. It was not due to noise level either restaurant was empty on a Saturday night at 8pm. The wine selection was just ok nothing special. We ordered the special longhorn steak and Madagascar prawns to share The price kind of high for $32.00 it was al la carte the meat was very tough and not seasoned very well. The side dish prices also kind of steep in price but did not bother me because they were very tasty we had fava beans with bacon, and an arugula salad as well as a grilled marinated eggplant wish they served bread to dunk in the delicious dressing Wish I would have just ordered the sides and not wasted my money on tough beef. Think there are a lot of other better choices close by would not waste my time or money here again
(2)Will M.
I've been unmotivated to drop a review on this experience, but these glowing reviews need some tempering. We visited with a group 2 months ago, and we were very, very underwhelmed. The food was in line with Southern Art's attempt to go nouveau South without any of the balanced richness from the Quarter (ie, pork belly of all texture and no taste). The kicker was the service; we sat for almost four hours including an hour between ordering and starters and almost an hour from dessert and coffee to settlement of the bill. We received no apology or offer to comp but a constant diet of excuses about the big group in the next room soaking up our attention. I have moved away from the online nasty grams, so for full disclosure I called the next day to pass along our experience to the manager. I explained our experience to the maitre d' in the first call, and she urged me to call back after leaving my details for the manager. I did - twice - yet never received a call. Any potential of a return visit was ripped by that lack of managerial attention. With that said, have a great time, and do not go in a group ;)
(1)Jason K.
You must start with the olives and almonds. Soaked in warm olive oil. Utterly amazing..let me get that out there first. I have now been twice and it has been stunning every time. Menu almost always changes but their fish an meats are just something you don't get elsewhere and really a worthy reason by itself. The menu changes every day so you will be surprised every time you go, but you will not be disappointed. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.. Side note: the dishwasher came out and threw a paper airplane around in a small area off from the main restaurant area with my GF's son while we waited for food, and I can honestly say it was too cool a thing for him to do, and for the owners to not mind. Kids in nice restaurants are tough, but we were out of the way of everyone and it made the lil guy happy. He even gave the guy his airplane when we left.
(5)Gordon M.
One Eared Stag-tastic!! In a great location, with a really clean and sophisticated finish. Chef Phalen has expanded his culinary art offerings to more nouvelle-american, French-American BIstro type of food. Much of it made in house and sourced locally. I had the fried Mississippi rabbit, a personal favorite, amazing. The baby capers, cut through the lightly fried rabbit perfectly. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.
(5)Lydia R.
Consistently, amazingly delicious food. If you haven't tried One Eared Stag yet, you're flat-out nuts. Every plate is a hearty, innovative work of art. LOVE!
(5)Catherine S.
Wandered into the One Eared Stag for lunch today - it was right across the street from the Inman Park station and had a lovely lunch at the bar - a panzanella salad and chickpea fries. The salad was delicious, overloaded with roasted veggies and balsamic coated pieces of bread. The chickpea fries were fine - not a whole lot of taste but enough so that I ate nearly the whole portion. Hey, I like fries! Will definitely be back.
(4)Ryan P.
Had a great dinner there last night with restaurant friends. Drinks at the bar. Two bottles of wine. Apps. Entrees. Desserts. Post Dinner Drink at the Bar. Great time all around. What struck me first was how reasonably priced their wines are. We downed a bottle of Frank Family Cab and Shafer Merlot...great stuff for a great price. I can understand what people are saying about the food being a bit...hmmm...puzzling (?) at first. But I give the Stag credit for being adventurous with their menu. Not a ton of safe plays. What we ate - octopus, prawns, chicken liver, fish, pork, duck, scallops - all tasted great. My advice? Just let the waiter pick. Live a little. They know what's good and what's not... Staff was spot-on, too. Present but not annoying. Took part in the conversation without being intrusive. Kept us abreast of the Giants game. Perfect mix of helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Given that I had a great experience, the one piece of feedback I'd give is that the octopus needs a different plate presentation. I'm all for white space on the plate to look cool, but not when the overall impression is, "That's all I'm getting?" Reign in the plate a little bit; make the octopus look bigger. Really, though, that was the only thing I'd say. I'll be back with other friends. Good stuff. - Ryan Pernice
(5)Ruksana H.
Went here on a weekend night to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a big group but service was fast. I was even able to change one of my orders so I will admit the waiters are nice folks. The food though was alright. It was a dinner party and to me it seemed like everything on the menu was really complicated and it took me a while to figure out what would work best for me especially since a lot of dishes had pork or other red meat I prefer not to eat. We ordered rieslings which were nice. I ate the duck liver torchon while the husband indulged in oxtail papperdelle. The duck liver was an appetizer portion. It came with a small scoop of chutney and maybe 4 finger-sized pieces of bread on a paltry salad. I had to ask for additional bread to eat my serving of torchon by which time the salad and chutney ran out so I ended up wasting some. The oxtail papperdelle was well prepared and a good buy. I would definitely recommend trying it if you head here. We did not indulge in dessert but the payment process took a lot longer than expected even given the fact that it was a large group. I am not completely sold on the place, will probably come here again in a smaller group to try other dishes.
(3)Kathleen M.
DELICIOUS and totally satisfying. My husband and a good friend ate here on Saturday and had a wonderful meal that was fresh, flavorful and simple. Don't be afraid of the more unusual entrees, everything is prepared so well that you won't be disappointed. Hubby had Gazpacho with lump crab meat to start- it tasted like summer in a bowl. The appetizer of chicken hearts were sliced thin and very tasty. Entrees were seasonal, fresh and dare I say, healthy! Dessert was poached peaches with a tiny bit of melting ice cream - simple and refreshing. We all left feeling totally satisfied without the salt bloat of other restaurants or any guilt from over eating. Go there!
(5)Steve W.
My first visit went very well. Great service, decor and especially food. I had the fried green tomato with aged ham and chipotle mayo apetizer and for my main course "seafood stew en crocotte" with swordfish,crawfish, fennel in a saffron tomato broth. Both were exceptional!!! Thanks
(5)Bryan B.
Stopped by for drinks after dinner. The beer selection, though small, was diverse and varied...had several great beers on there. But, the best selection was the bourbon! One of my friends know the owners/chef, so we were given a lesson on the various bourbons. I'm sure the chef would tell you all about them, too, if it were late enough that the kitchen is closed and he can hang out - he was a very nice guy and very knowledgeable about bourbon and obviously likes to share the knowledge! Be sure to try the High West (all of them) and the Black Maple Hill. fantastic! The prices are fine for the alcohol - pretty much what you'd pay at other places with the same caliber selection. I can't judge the food, but at least stop by for drinks!
(4)Rebecca H.
I'm a Holy Taco fan so I wanted to check out Robert Phalen's new place. IT shows more of the chef's range than Holy Taco could, but with the strengths of that restaurant: Fresh ingredients, elegant preparations, interesting combinations. I ate a pea salad, and thought it was delicious. & I really hate peas. They have a really nice patio, and the decor has improved since the days of Shaun's.
(4)Jane S.
The Monday night fried chicken rocks!! And is an awesome deal! Service is great - especially from the bartenders. Met a friend for dinner a few weeks ago, we had a drink at the bar first. The bartender made great recommendations for cocktails and then a bottle of wine. Very knowledgeable and attentive. We moved on to a table and ordered dinner. We both had the fried chicken - and both had enough left to take for lunch the next day. The chicken and a great crust with a little bit of spice, the chicken has been mostly deboned - which is awesome and makes it so much easier to enjoy, the meat is moist and tasty! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu!!
(4)Jess H.
I don't say this lightly. I am from Brooklyn, and am spoiled when it comes to food. But, it must be said: The food here is astonishingly delicious. I've now eaten here twice, once late on a weeknight, and once on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Both times perfectly balanced, beautifully seasoned dishes, highlighting local, seasonal flavors. Each dish is 3-4 ingredients, which compose an intriguing whole. For example: Local baby carrots, roasted but still crunchy, with chili and house-cured ham. So hitting you on a variety of textures and flavor zones. I also had the sardines, which were as good (if not better) than you can get in a seaside town on the Mediterranean. Finely shaved garlic and cilantro stuffed inside, and garnished with a deeply delicious roasted tomato. I also had wonderful peach manhattans last time I was here - they didn't have a cocktail menu up yet, but the bartender was definitely happy to whip these up. And man were they great. Really, everything here is probably fantastic. And a very relaxing (though certainly trendy, hello taxidermy and Schlitz) space, with a big back garden area. The prices, considering the quality of the food, were excellent: Small plates ranging from $5-10, and entrees from $13-20. I plan to keep coming back til I've had the whole menu. Which will be impossible, considering they have about 6 specials a day. (Today's: Soft-boiled quail's egg spliced into an artichoke, among other wonders.) Please go.
(5)Elizabeth B.
Just went for a light dinner with a friend on a Sunday night. I was really excited to try this place - read a bunch of reviews and the CL 20 minute dinner feature with chef Robert Phalen. Looking at the reviews I got nervous about vegetarian options, so I called and asked. The staff member who picked up the phone was effusive about the veg options, so we headed out. We were seated promptly in a nice open space in the dining area near the kitchen. I liked the decor but I usually don't care much, as long as the lighting is good and the seats are comfortable. It was nice and quiet, being a late Sunday evening. We both got a drink which was served promptly and ordered the tomato tart and the broccoli side. They have a good wine deal - weekly selections for $20 a bottle. Nice! Since my pal was having a cocktail we didn't get the deal, and the glasses are $8 and above if I recall correctly. The food was all delivered speedily - we had great service. The tart had a delicious flaky buttery crust, which beautifully complimented the mouth-watering heirloom tomatoes, a cream sauce and radish/herb garnish. The broccoli was yummy, but maybe I got around to it a little late 'cause it was lukewarm, though still perfectly roasted with a slight spicy flavor. All in all I was totally pleased and want to go back and spurge. I was really happy with the veg options, and I can easily see myself coming with a few friends and getting all the sides to pass around. I just deducted a star because a) although the food was great I wasn't absolutely blown away and b) although I see the rationale behind the pricing and the care with the preparation it was still a bit too pricey for me, hence the sparse meal. The tart was small but filling, although the broccoli side was an ample bowl-size serving. Good service, relaxed atmosphere, and scrumptious farm-to-table veg-friendly food = sold.
(4)Steve T.
I wanted to love this place. I heard good reviews. I love good food and fun restaurants. However I would say that this was a good dining experience but not great. Very good service; our waiter was friendly and attentive, knowledgeable and not intrusive. The food, however, was just ok. Very expensive, and not memorable. My monkfish was WAY too salty and somewhat dry. For $26 I expected more. And I can't tell you how loud it was in there. I had to almost yell to talk to my cousin across the table from me. It wasn't that crowded but apparently the acoustics in there are horrible. Our appetizer plate of ham, boiled peanuts, and "green" strawberries was delicious. So was our chocolate chip cookie cake - very good. So I would say 3 1/2 stars, but I won't be going back for awhile because the price point was high and there are so many really good restaurants in this town that beat this place easily.
(3)Kristy V.
Wanted to like it because I liked the ambiance which lured me in. Spacious, nice lighting, convenient local hidden gem feel but a gem it was not. Started with the some oysters that had a bit of fishiness to them, next was the cold soup and the entree was fish which looked like a dead bird covered in salt. We actually returned the entrée and left. If you like salty and meat, meat, meat this is the place. The two stars is for the good wine and decor.
(2)Charles V.
My partner and I went to OES last night for Valentine's Day. First off, they didn't have our reservation that we placed a week in advance. Fortunately we got there at 6:45 and didn't have a problem being seated. Our server was Brandon and he was helpful, but definitely not pushy. We ordered two drinks, and kudos to the bartender, they were delicious. We perused the menu only to realize the prices were quite a bit higher than a menu from 2/10 that we had looked at. I was a bit put off by that. And my pet peeve is paper in lieu of cloth on the table. For this high price point, there should be linen on the table, not paper that gets caught on your sleeve. The menu is for foodies. We started with leek and apple salad that was really tasty. The cauliflower soup I had was nice and warm, but a bit salty. I had to eat rabbit as a child, so I can say I have tried it. Not a fan of liver or swordfish. Would have loved the steak, but not for $42. I finally decided on the NC Roasted Trout. It was delightful. The topping was capers, almonds, and pine nuts. My partner chose the veggie plate and said that it was delicious but not remarkable. Our ticket was $100 including tip. We expect a bigger ticket for a holiday, but I still resent paying it when I know the prices are marked up and I have to deal with paper on the table. Lastly, why do restaurants do communal tables??? Hate them. Cheers everyone!
(4)Gene G.
There I was with my comrades, what was suppose to be a fun night celebrating a friend's birthday turned out to be the day known as October 14th. 18 of us went in 18 of us came back, but not unscathed. We came in at 9:00 PM. when most of the dinner crowd had subsided. They were out of most rations on the menu, NOOOOOOO! Well not most, but three items they had run out of. It only took 18 people during a non-busy time to shut the kitchen down. I timed it, from the time it took us to get our food to the time we ordered was 2 hours! Let me say this again 2 hours. Desperate in the hostage crisis I reached out to the waiter to tell him this was unacceptable. Felt bad for the poor guy, but had to let him know he was facing a prisoner mutiny. He took my advice of "something extra needs to be done here", he should have brought out something to feed the starving prisoners., in stead champagne. Chips and salsa would have been better, hell anything. Verdict is this place can't handle large groups. Its a shame because I really liked this place the other times, but its unacceptable to spend that long making food. We didn't leave until 12.
(1)Lawrence S.
Very interesting and excellent food. Try the marrow bone if they have it. Also, we shared an unusual item: a "tomahawk steak." It was a 30 oz. piece of prime meat attached to a foot-long rib bone. Best steak I've ever had. I think the steak was only available occasionally.
(5)Rahim R.
I love this restaurant for brunch. Each time I've been here has made me relish the next time I would be back. It's has a charming ambiance. The food is bananas. I usually get the Chefs special and request no pork. The chef basically makes you a platter of random samples of foods. The coolest part is that you get a Schlitz Malt Liquor 12 oz beer with it. Who drinks that? Their pastry basket goes hard as well. I can't wait to visit for a dinner.
(5)Lorynn G.
I had been to One Eared Stag only a handful of times since it opened, but had always been pleased. I recently moved out of state but happened to be in town a few weekends ago and met up for drinks and desserts to give it another try. I have to say, the drinks were fantastic, we had a couple Boozy Floozeys and some Wintermules, but the desserts... oh my goodness. I had read online that they had a new pastry chef so I was eager to see what she had put on the menu. My friends and I immediately ordered all three desserts and devoured every bite! There was a dutch apple cake that had an amazing streusel top and sweet baked apples. Next, a dense brown butter cake with a super smooth layer of white chocolate, the lightest cream I've ever had and a gorgeous poached pear, but my FAVORITE was the orange chocolate torte which was the texture of the smoothest-ever-just-set brownie and was on top of a pool of perfectly contrasting orange curd. We told the table of ladies next to us to follow suit and order all three desserts because we were tired of them asking us about every "Mmmmm!" and "Ohhhhhh!" we were making. The next time I am back in town I will be making a direct trip to One Eared Stag to see what's next!
(5)Jess B.
If yelp allowed for half stars I would give this place three and a half stars. Came here over the MLK weekend to celebrate my birthday. We had a reservation and were seated right away but weren't greeted by our server until close to 20 minutes in. Then we put in drink orders (after being told they were out of the champagne cocktail but had sparkling wine... ?!?) and even though neither my husband nor I ordered a cocktail, we waited another 15 minutes or so for our drinks! I guess it takes awhile to pour a glass of wine and a glass of whiskey (which was then served straight rather than on the rocks as was ordered). The house lomo was a delicious appetizer but we then were made to wait again for our entrees, the fisherman's stew and the hanger steak. We were first seated at 7:30 but didn't get the entrees until 9! We both devoured our food! The dishes were ordered were all fantastic but the service was so slow that it really detracted from the meal. Worse, the two or so times our server did think to come check on us she was almost rude saying she was so busy. Mind you, the restaurant was maybe two thirds full. The food was great but if the service is always like that don't come too hungry!
(3)mary F.
i dont throw-out 5 stars very often--some people do; it's just not my style. when i DO throw out a 5-star review, it's because a place is consistently amazing. i've been to one eared stag for both lunch and dinner and each time have blown away by the food--the freshness, the seasonings, and sheering awesomeness of service. soups are ALWAYS good here--whether it's tomato, squash, bean--try whatever is on the menu. the mussles are above par to what's being served anywhere else. while visiting there recently, the tomato tart was so popular, i snagged the second to last one (and am so glad i did) as it was delicious. ( i could seriously go on about each menu item, but the menu changes so much--- what i rave about here may not be on the menu by the time your lazy ass makes it there!) the wine list is extensive and the cocktails are also very, very excellent. i dont like having favorite places---but IF i did, one eared stag totally would be near the top of my list. (and i'm going to call out blaire b for his 2-star review on this place due to his 'large party'. did he call ahead or just show up? the establishment IS small, which, honestly, s/he should have known having dined there before. not every place is meant to fit your best friend's "i finally got laid" party-of-14---especially without notice.)
(5)s v.
Eaten here a couple of times now. The food is excellent and creative. Given the price, I wont frequent nearly as much as I do Holy Taco (same head chef), but a definite place to eat on occasion.
(4)Lee D.
The four of us went last night and all were pleasantly surprised with how good everything was. Two appetizers, one with mushrooms and the other with Mozerella Cheese were both unique and tasty. Beef Tongue, Pork, and Rabbit were the three entrees ordered. All exceptional, but the Beef Tongue was rated the highest among the group. Shared a desert to top it off. All without being rushed. 2 1/2 hours of fun and good food. Highly recommend it.
(4)osaga m.
So disrespectful. Got there at 10:50 and waited just outside the door for them to open. A few servers were outside setting up chairs. Just at 11 when they opened someone comes to the door and I'm expecting them to unlock the door and instead they post a handwritten sign that says "open @ 11:30". They didn't even give us the decency to come out and apologize for making us wait. This is consistent with their service. The food is fantastic, especially the burger, but when you snub a customer you get one star. The service as usual fails.
(1)Laura M.
I love this place! I got the Scoutmob deal for a 3 course meal with a beer for $30 and I left very happy. I sat at the bar with my friend and the bar tender was great! He was funny and very accommodating. I am an adventurous eater and appreciate different foods done in an interesting way. The interior was decorated for Christmas and it looked great. I wish it was closer to where I live so I could go there much more often.
(5)Charles S.
I ate at the Stag with four business colleagues so there was no tasting off each other's plates. The fried shrimp head appetizer is exactly what it says: shrimp heads friend t a crisp. A note from your doctor ought to be required before you order fried shrimp heads. The portion was huge (after all they are serving you something they would have thrown away otherwise). It was great for the first few minutes, until I realized that you can take anything -- okra, green tomatoes, potatoes, shrimp heads, potatoes -- and make it edible by frying it up and putting enough salt on it. I was envious of the friend to my left who was slurping down oysters on the half shell. The whole grilled yellow tail snapper was an excellent main course. Two of my colleagues had the skirt steak and said it was the best they had ever had. One Eared Stag -- there's a stuffed stag with one ear hanging over the bar -- was lovely. Nice service, Good waiter. Good company. Quiet enough to talk. Plenty of street parking.
(4)Jill-ann C.
I've been here three times now and all three times I had great food and service. I still have dreams about the curried okra from the first visit although it is no longer on the menu. The dining room is charming and the bar is a hipster haven. At least I'm told it is. As I've from Seattle, I don't really know what a hipster is. The champagne cocktail was perfection, by the way. If you like bourbon, One Eared Stag is your new home. If you like adventurous dishes, welcome home. If you're a vegetarian, well...good luck with that.
(5)Michelle T.
Was here in Sept 2013, so I'm sure the menu has changed. Enjoyed this delicious bean salad and split the lasagna for two. Fun upscale bar type atmosphere.
(5)Organic Wax A.
Over price, over rated, ordinary place. Waffle House offers better brunch menu.
(1)Delaine R.
Great food!
(5)Sally W.
Fabulous soup, not the place for a quiet dinner! Adventurous selection of meats. Dessert was tremendous. Ok the trout was horrible- but the other people in my party had the tongue and loved it. I would definitely go back! Thanks!
(4)Casey R.
The food was delicious. Amazing..can't wait to come back. Although..our food didn't come out as was supposed to, it was a good experience. Delicious
(4)Hendrik F.
The rudeness of the hostess (the brunette, working on the evening of July 26th) helped spoil what might otherwise have been a nice dining experience: having made a confirmed reservation via opentable, said hostess insisted upon our arrival that she had no reservation on record, and seemed terribly inconvenienced by the situation - and offered little by way of alternatives, even after we showed her the confirmation message. After trying to fob us off by seating us in the uncomfortable bar-area tables with metal stools we asked to be moved to the dining room. She begrudgingly and laconically obliged. When thanking her for her troubles (at point blank range) she ignored me with obvious and conscious disdain as shed brushed past within a foot. When repeating my "thank you" as she rudely walked past with averted gaze, she merely threw out a "yep" over her disinterested shoulder. Our waiter was very gracious, and the tuna collar phenomenal. Unfortunately, despite the good food, this hostess has left a most unpleasant taste with us , which we are likely to remember far longer than that of the tasty meal.
(3)Rich G.
I went back to One-Eared two other times. First, we took a great friend of ours who was visiting from out of town. She loved it. The food was equally awesome. But the other time I just stopped in for a quick lunch whilst literally waiting for the bus. No kidding. Warm chicken salad sandwich on croissant and a side was awesome. I had an appetizer of warm olives and almonds in rosemary infused olive oil. Ho-lee crap! Go. Go back. And go back again.
(5)B R.
This place totally sucks!we were there for a total of four hours and never ate ! I paid a sitter to come here! we had a reservation for 815 until nine. We placed our orders right away however at 11 pm dinner still had not arrived! Yes two hours later no dinner!!! The waitstaff was totally terrible they never provided any updates or stop by the manager was sarcastic and not apologetic and fat tea made excuses about the kitchen being small and the Inman Park festival being the next day what the F? What does a festival that next-day have to do with the dinner right now? After waiting another 30 minutes the booth I was with decided to just leave! We did have some drinks so they were selling out by Bill and realize they tried to charge us for the entrées we never got! Nice try! What kind of restaurant tries to steal money from customers for things they never got! I can't speak to the quality of the food since I never got it !the service here is unbelievably terrible I cannot believe that this place is in business given the way they do their customers I will never ever come here again!
(1)Ty M.
Small plates were world class--'six star' worthy. The radishes with marrow butter was perhaps the best dish I've ever had in Atlanta; the beef tartar and red shrimp were not far behind. The entrees were very good but did not measure up. The service was warm, and we could tell our waiter was proud of his establishment. Was a very good feeling.
(5)Wendy G.
My boyfriend and I recently went to dinner at One Eared Stag, something I planned as our Valentine's dinner, since my boyfriend is a chef and is a huge fan of offal. I had heard nothing but amazing things about the dining experience there and we were both so excited to finally try it out. I have to say, having dined out at many restaurants in Atlanta, my experience at One Eared Stag is probably the worst I've ever had. Between the service, cleanliness and general food preparation, we will never go back to eat there again, it was truly terrible. It started out nice enough - we were seated and our server Sonya K gave us menus. We ordered some starters (Welsh Rarebit and Rabbit) and our main courses (Pig Trotter and Scallops) and settled in for a nice dinner out. Another server came to our table, seemingly confused and acting strange - asking us if we had menus and if we needed them. She was blond with a Rockabilly look about her. We let her know we had already ordered and she wandered off. Odd, but maybe she was just being proactive to make sure we had been waited on. Better to be asked twice than not at all. As our server Sonya K walked about the restaurant, she made these really loud sound effect like noises as she walked by our table - like 'BLOOOOOP". It was really, really off-putting and just plain odd. She did this 3-4 times around us, I could hear her doing it down the hallway to the bathroom as well. Starters were fine, then we got to the entree. As Sonya was putting my plate in front of me - she says 'If you don't like this, I can get you something else'. What? She basically intimated that I wouldn't like what was served and again - really weird. Then my boyfriend cuts into his trotter, and it's full of bones. He's had trotter many times and at barbecue places and soul kitchens, it tends to have bones, but at places like One Eared Stag - a 4 star AJC reviewed restaurant - it should have been deboned. He asked Sonya to send it back to the kitchen and that he would like to order something else. She said 'Whatever you order is going to take a really long time to make' trying to talk him out of sending the dish back. He suggested a couple different entrees as alternatives and she shot them all down citing that it would take too long to cook. He got very frustrated and then asked her to pick something for him - but she had no suggestions. He then offered up ordering an appetizer instead - the mussels. As as a chef he knows it takes 3 minutes to fire up a plate of mussels and she again said - 'Yeah, that is going to take a really long time too' and left with the trotter dish. She then came back to the table about 5-10 mins later and brought the trotter dish back and said 'The chef says the bones are only on the one side, so you can eat the other side'. At this point it was either eat this returned dish or nothing at all - so we tried to make the best of it. I looked around for a manager, there was none to be found. Having worked in the restaurant industry for more than 10 years, he was shocked at how bad our server was and that the chef would send a dish back to the table and tell him to 'eat around the bones'. My dish was okay, it was 3 scallops that would normally be an appetizer - but sliced in half to make it look like an entree. The puree was nice, but it's definitely not a $30 dish. We did not order dessert, we looked around again for a manager as we were leaving - but no one was at the host stand or could be found. I went to the bathroom before we left and it was not clean. There was pee on the seat and it was generally dirty. I even sent an email to the restaurant to let them know about our experience there and received no response. We paid $100 for a truly terrible dining experience and we will not be back.
(1)Julia R.
You'll never find me quoting ESPN, or any other sports-themed show for that matter. However, the only thing that comes to mind is the NFL Monday Night Countdown's segment, "C'MON MAN," when I think about my dining experience at One Eared Stag. Tucked away on Edgewood Ave in a cute, quaint, Atlanta neighborhood surrounded by nice homes with large Southern porches, the restaurant oozes with warmth. Its massive mounted game on the walls near the bar and the "feels-like-home" dining area were perfect for our party of lucky number 13. For a Saturday night, I was surprised to see a significant number of open tables but reveled in the fact that I didn't have to shout in order to converse with my neighbor since overall, it was pretty quiet. I started with a glass of Livio Felluga Vertigo 2010, an unassuming red wine recommended by the waitstaff. At $15 per glass, I expected it to knock my proverbial socks off. If I had been wearing socks, let's just say that they would've remained on. The wine was magnificent, don't get me wrong...and $15 isn't that much for a glass of good wine. However, after consulting my Vivino app and realizing that I could have bought an entire bottle at Whole Foods for $13, I just felt duped. Maybe if I were more of a "wine snob," I could have avoided this road hazard from the get-go...but all I really have to say is, "C'MON MAN!" The dinner menu was stunning--combinations of ingredients and imagined tastes and textures that made me extremely eager to dive right in. The menu changes daily so there are no "specials"...EVERYTHING is special. My husband opted for the duck breast seared medium with Brussels sprouts and I chose the steamed escolar with black pepper hummus. The food was brilliantly (and perfectly) prepared. All of the ingredients were amazingly fresh and everything was prepared on order. So why only 3 stars you ask? If I leave a restaurant hungry after eating a meal, something is wrong. If I can potentially consume 2 entrees at one sitting, something is wrong. At ~$30-40 per entree, I would at least expect to feel satiated after a meal and having stalked the food scene in Atlanta for 3 years now, I know that this is possible at many a wonderful dining establishment. The value is sincerely lacking and despite fair warning from a good friend and fellow Yelper, at the end of the meal all I could say was, "C'MON MAN!" After rereading some of the Yelp reviews, I may give this place a second chance for brunch as it sounds fantastic from what the community has posted. If I do take the leap of faith, I can only hope that I'm left saying, "WAY TO GO, MAN!" instead. I don't really watch much ESPN anyway.
(3)Jon W.
The ultimate brunch spot. But make sure you have enough time to wait and enjoy your food because it does take a while to cook. I sampled most everything they had there, from the pigeon peas, rabbitt rillette, the anson mill grits (best grits ever!), and the chicken and waffles. This place doesn't disappoint, my taste buds loved the flavor of all the brunch items. Oh, order the Chefs Special ... it comes with a can of Schlitz and you get a great sample of a wide variety of food (extra bonus points).
(5)Sheria J.
Dine at One Eared Stag today for brunch. Walked in to very busy restaurant at first I was overwhelmed, but my partner and I decided what the hell lets give this place a shot. I've heard mixed reviews, but you will never know until you've actually tried. Besides, I wasn't getting back in my car looking for another place to go. Being once in the restaurant business myself, I do understand the frustration of a busy shift so I didn't let the fullness of the place deter me. It did take a while to be seated, but if you want to really eat you will wait so we did. Our server, Sonya was a little flustered when she did approach, but she did indicate that she would be right with us. When she did finally come back to the table she appologize and continued with service. Deep down I will say I was a little bothered, but an apology will go along along way, especially with me. So, to continue, my partner and I both ordered the Fabulous Chef's Breakfast! Applause to the Chef. Oh, by the way it came with a Shliz, if I spelled that right. Any way... to get to the point of this post, is to say that my over all experience of The Stag... hectic, loud, but for filling. To my servers there, I did feel for them, from the looks of things it must have been a day. But great job to my server and the others, she did a wonderful job considering how busy they were. I was once there. There are stll some of us out there that understand what you are going through. So all you need to do when dining at The Stag, is to just have patience, because once you receive your meal, you will be in HEAVEN! Besides, that is what we're there for!!!
(4)Amy T.
One of my favorite spots in atlanta. Food here is always innovative and exciting, stuff you wouldnt see on a menu at any other place. Great brunch and lunch menus too. As an added plus, i've seen robert phalen personally making the food in the kitchen every time i've been. Beautiful decor, attentive service and delicious drinks.
(5)Gina M.
It was my second time at One Eared Stag and was excited as our first experience was great. We had 8:30 reservations on a Thursday during restaurant week 2013 and were excited and eager to see the menu selection. Overall we were very pleased with the selection on the restaurant week menu and ordered off of that for $35 per person. Regarding the food and service, I would give it just an okay this go around. My boyfriends entree was way undercooked and he had sent it back. When the server brought it back to the table and he began to eat it we discovered that it was still very raw and inedible. Our server apologized, but offered nothing else to make this right. For the price and standard for this restaurant I was surprised and turned off of the lack of care from the server/establishment. In addition to that, the wait was on the longer side between courses which we chalked it up to a large party taking up the kitchen and most of the wait staff--we were there two and half hours in total. In the end we were disappointed that the experience wasn't stellar and that we didn't even enjoy our $130 dinner. We certainly don't mind spending that much, we just expect the overall food and experience to match up.
(2)Don W.
Update: after hearing about our experience, the manager refunded our entire bill -- a very nice gesture.
(3)Jennifer N.
Brunch on this past Sunday. I typically avoid Brunch menus since I despise eggs, but my friend wanted to eat here for the chef's special. I opted for the vanilla pancakes with bacon and butter. Oh my, there was so much. I think it was an 8 stack with bacon placed between each pancake. I could only eat half. I also didn't eat much of the bacon because it was thick and very fatty (not much meat on the bacon at all). The pancake syrup was very tasty. I did bring the other half home for breakfast on Monday. My friend had the chef's special. Everything on his plate looked great. He ate most of it. It also came with a can of Schlitz. The place was pretty empty at 1 so no waiting for a table which was nice. I want to go back to try dinner.
(3)V B.
Prior to our visit, I'd heard the One-Eared Stag had an inspired breakfast/brunch menu. However, we went there for an early dinner about 2 months ago, after my hair appointment with the amazing, goddess of hair, Marie, at Dada. I truly don't like to write a completely poor or negative review but, at times a bad meal, poor service, an intolerable amount of negligence and snobbery or a convergent combination of any of those, will demand a bit of brutal truth. The best thing (and maybe also one of the most bizarrely macabre things) about The One-Eared Stag for me was the fact that the namesake of the eatery is right there, staring down at you while you eat and drink, neither of which he can ever do again, poor soul. It was funny and not-so-much at the same time. The food was fair, pretty typical of the fare served at many of the more elevated gastropubs and casual New American Cuisine eateries elsewhere. We had an okay, albeit scant, charcuterie plate with 4 types of ham, crostini and 2 types of mustard as well as a smoked trout starter that was decent, but the specifics of which elude me at the moment - thus, not so memorable. Then we split the fried chicken entree, which is supposed to be a signature item on the menu. I believe the menu in general changes frequently, as it is a seasonal one in concept, and locally sourced. I appreciate the concept and the sourcing; I'd just prefer to see a bit more of that on the plate and less of it circling the drain of hipster, pedantic nonsense. But, onward... We are food lovers and have been to many restaurants of a similar ilk to One-Eared Stag. Some are phenomenal. Some are good, not great, but consistent. in rare cases, some are downright bad. Our experience at One-Eared Stag was close to the latter. We've also been blessed enough to be able to try food all over the world. I write the aforementioned caveats because we don't expect or want (most of the time) gargantuan portions of food on the plate. Yet, given the amount of elements listed to describe each dish we tried on the menu here, what we actually received was, quite honestly, paltry. Additionally, the chicken was over-seasoned and overcooked and that dish, also, seemed to be missing some of the elements it was advertised on the menu as having. We also tried a dessert that consisted of 2 teaspoons of ice cream, a very small piece of brittle and a tiny portion of cake. Had this dessert been created at a Michelin-starred restaurant, exquisite in its construction, content and delicacy - I would have been appreciative and my palate moved enough emotionally to accept the bill without cringing. But naught was the case. It was a decent little bite of something I couldn't fully appreciate because there wasn't enough of it to properly assess. Our server was a good guy - can't remember his name, but he wore glasses. He was the highlight of the evening, pleasant and low-key. The hostess - I guess she deserves the moniker - was too busy flitting about looking too cool and bored at the same time. She couldn't be bothered to actually seat us when we came in, another server did that. There was a guy floating around at the bar looking managerial and important - perhaps he was the owner - in either case, he was aloof and fairly rude to the Very Hungry Husband when we attempted to get some help with menus and questions. Oh - how could I forget - the menus for the dinner service weren't "ready", we were told when we sat down. So we waited a bit for those to be "ready". I'm assuming they were being printed due to changes or updates to the menu - understandable - but not so understandable after 5:30pm with dinner service about to start. We may return to try breakfast. But for now, a small bit of unsolicited advice to One-Eared Stag: you might try being a little less self-important and a put a little more on the plate and into making every patron feel like the experience was worth it when they receive the bill.
(2)Rahim R.
I love this restaurant for brunch. Each time I've been here has made me relish the next time I would be back. It's has a charming ambiance. The food is bananas. I usually get the Chefs special and request no pork. The chef basically makes you a platter of random samples of foods. The coolest part is that you get a Schlitz Malt Liquor 12 oz beer with it. Who drinks that? Their pastry basket goes hard as well. I can't wait to visit for a dinner.
(5)Jeff S.
What an evening! Wonderful, relaxed service in a great neighborhood. I had a fantastic meal with two friends. Great wine, with a VERY knowledgeable server. He knew about everything on the menu, and made great wine pairing recommendations. Their house-smoked meats were divine, our salads were light and the perfect intro, and my pork belly was perhaps the best I have had. Their greens were also delightful, as were the other sides we sampled. It was a perfect Atlanta evening to sit outside, and their private patio reminded me of the non-touristy parts of Paris. Enjoy. You will not be disappointed!
(5)D D.
New favorite place! I don't give out the 5 stars easily either! This place just has a great vibe. All white painted brick with reclaimed wood tables and metal seating. Bar has a lot of taxidermy which makes people want to pose with horns. Extensive bourbon list. The food was amazing (changes nightly) and the servers were so sweet and pleasant. We shared a few dishes that were yummy: lamb, collard greens and this wonderfully spicy peel and eat shrimp. Each dish had such unique flavoring we asked for bread to sop it up. I will be back for sure. I love it when a good meal and atmosphere comes together!
(5)J W.
Best restaurant in Atlanta hands down. Innovative and always great. Fits in perfectly in the neighborhood.
(5)Blaire B.
This update only pertains to dining here in large groups. Simply stated, they couldn't handle it. We sat for over an hour with no food. Unacceptable. They did try to ameliorate the situation by offering free champagne, but we didn't feel much like celebrating anything after being held hostage for 2 hours. I'm still sticking with my 5 stars on my lunch and a previous dinner experience. The food is inventive and very good. Come here if you have an average sized table. Go elsewhere with large groups.
(2)Michael L.
Still on my quest for the best burger in Atlanta I tried the "Meatstick" and I'm pleased to say this burger lived up the the hype! The bun was grilled and buttered, the pickles were crisp and the burger was salty with just the right amount of grease..so good it didn't need any condiments.
(5)James G.
Pricey for good food. The menu is always changing and can be hit or miss. Don't be fooled by the two $$. Closer to $40 per person, easy.
(3)SC S.
Ohmahgawd. Came here for restaurant week. Everything was amazing. Definitely worth a splurge. Will be back as soon as my pockets allow.
(5)Sarah W.
My husband and I tried OES a few weeks ago and were both pleasantly surprised. It is minutes from our home and offered a wonderful atmosphere, menu, & cocktail list. We will most definitely be back, as the menu changes almost nightly.
(4)elise t.
Happened to be "in that area" and stopped in for lunch; had been there for Shaun's in past. Sadly, place was empty, but we were ok with that and sat on the cute patio. Menu was exciting- very different, inventive, fresh! Cocktails also reasonable(9$) and intriguing combinations of spirits/mixers. I had the chili dog(!) and husband had the catfish- not a usual lunch menu, but that's the best part of trying new places! Olives and almonds, chickpea fries- loved them Very friendly staff- mentioned the popularity of the Sunday brunch so we'll try that next! Good luck! This place clearly has the talent, hopefully word will spread...
(5)John L.
I really enjoyed my dining experience at One eared stag. Everything was very flavorful and the service was on point. My server john was witty and very knowledgeable. I really like that everything is organic and super fresh. Its hard to find tasty food AND good service in inman/lil 5/eav area, its almost seems like its trendy to give shitty service. This place is a breath of fresh air.
(5)K. M.
Four of us had a great dinner there during the week and were sad to see so few people. This place has GREAT food! (and the Floozy Boozy cocktail is fabulous if you are a whisky drinker) Swordfish, excellent and Barley with roasted vegetables also.....they add something special to each dish to make it distinctive and delicious. Go now!
(4)Liz B.
I have been three times now, twice for dinner and once for lunch. Every experience has been a good one. The food is for the adventurous, but there are some things on the menu that anyone would enjoy. My favorites are the fried rabbit livers, the veal hearts, the chicken, the heirloom tomato salad, the pickled vegetables. The service has always been great! And the bar (we grabbed a drink a the bar after dinner one night) is wonderful...I had a cocktail with jam in in! My husband loves the Pimm's Cup. We will go again!
(4)Adam C.
My girlfriend and I had an amazing brunch here after seeing the one eared stag on a food network show the other day which boldly claimed that they have one of Americas best breakfasts. It does not disappoint and will proudly join our rotating Sunday brunch list!! The last time I visted the restaurant was called Shawns and space has transformed into a trendy chic taxonomic/ deer sanctuary. After contemplating a few entries we simply decided to go for it and split the chefs breakfast-$25 mammoth wooden platter of breakfast delights. Every week the platter changes depending on chefs whimsical mood and what farm-fresh ingredients are available. Our platter included the following: -bacon and waffle with the "real stuff" maple syrup - steak and organic grits - fried egg and vegetable hash - yogurt parfait - country ham biscuit - last but not least...wash it all down with nice schlitz beer ahhhh. Such a fantastic tapas style breakfast in which you can sample all best daily offerings! Service also was friendly and attentive and were happy to converse about menu offerings and changing restaurant scene in Inman Park. 5 stars and must try dish for Atlanta foodies!
(5)Emily S.
I visited the One Eared Stag with my friend as a part of a large group for her birthday celebration. She worked out a plan with the restaurant in advance re: food, seating,etc. and they were super easy to work with. The day of the event we went early to set up some decorations and the hostess offered to help us set up which was very kind of her. The chef came out and spoke with us as well The menu seems to change regularly and what we dined on that night was delicious. The cocktails were creative and tasty. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable. It was a Friday night and our server was swamped but he still did a great job and was courteous the entire time. My friend had the restaurant make cupcakes for her birthday and (I think) they were dulce de leche. Regardless, they were the best cupcakes I've ever eaten. I cannot say enough nice things about this establishment. It is upscale while feeling relaxed. Food is wonderful. Staff is great. I flew in from out of town to attend the party but I'll be hitting this place back up next time I'm back in ATL.
(5)Grant J.
This place is absolutely wonderful! Parking is street side so rather limited as is seating inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is pretty casual and the whole place is pretty hip and chic. That aside, the food was absolutely to die for. I got the chef's breakfast which was a little pricy at 24$ but it was worth every penny. Four different meals all spaced out and brought their own flavor. Also it changes every day they informed me. I got a biscuit and sausage gravy which was excellent. The beef tongue hash with a poached egg on top was absolutely incredible! The flavors went together so well. Also the lamb sausage over grits with an over easy egg on top was absolutely delicious. I'm not a big grits guy but that was just to die for. Also the French toast with orange marmalade was epic! Just a great overall meal, fast service, and a good environment! I will go back next time I'm in Atlanta!!
(5)Richard R.
Man... I really don't want to write this review, because I enjoyed my first visit here a few weeks ago soooo much. But I've got to set the record straight since my previous review was such a different experience. --------------- - - - - - THE SCENE I remember the first time I tasted Alaga syrup as a child and to this day my reaction to its flavor is the same: Blaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! Well, as far as I'm concerned, it was the grossest syrup ever made (sorry all you Alaga fans). Although I can't confirm this was Alaga (they pour the syrup on your pancakes before it comes to the table) I recognized the flavor and IF this was not Alaga syrup, they used something that taste just like it. I REALLY hate that syrup and honestly thought they'd went out of production years and years ago... but evidently I was wrong. I have been drooling over these pancakes ever since my first visit here. I saw them pass by my table and made a mental note to return. Unfortunately, it was not worth the wait. NOTE TO CHEF: Mrs. Butterworth is the best! yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… THE FOOD I'm very boring when it comes to food. If I like it... don't change it, at all! I want it to look and smell and taste EXACTLY the same... kinda like Sheldon Cooper on the Big Bang Theory. It seems as though the chefs here likes to mix it up according to however they're feeling. The pancakes I saw on a prior visit had the bacon stacked on top of the pancakes. This time it was stuffed inbetween each layer, making the bacon sort of soggy. Also, the Chef's Special had considerably less food on it that it did on our first visit and the meatstick burger I ordered for my boys wasn't even close to tasting as good as the one I described in my previous review. The shrimp & grits, the dish I'd put all my hopes and dreams into savoring, was average at best. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-… I'm just not having a great food day today which was terrible since I bragged about the food to my guests and drove 40+ minute to get here. To add to my embarrassment, my out-of-town guests made the comment that Gordon Ramsey needs to add this place to an episode of Kitchen Nightmares. I didn't personally think it was that bad, but it wasn't good either. Oddly, we had the same server, but even service was very different from my first visit. I liked her the first time so I'll reserve comment on this visit. THE VERDICT Overall, this experience was night and day from my previous. I see why it is suggested to visit a restaurant two, even three times before writing a review. I'm so very disappointed because I didn't expect O.E.S to let me down. I can't bring myself to give them 2 stars, but I sure would be justified. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen, but no matter what the excuse was for the food and service... that dang Alaga syrup needs to go!!! PS - Kids (at least my kids) don't like the huge Texas toast used for a grilled cheese. The bread to cheese ratio was too much. yelp.com/biz_photos/one-…
(3)Monique C.
OMG!!! I can't find words to describe how amazing the food is! It's phenomenal!! The best food ever!!! Not to mention the staff, they are fantastic!! Being our first time, Cory took great care of us!! He took his time to explain the menu and gave us the best advice!!! I'll never forget the experience I had there, will be back for sure!!
(5)Alexander P.
I went to brunch here with my dad this past weekend after hearing a good deal of praise about Robert Phalen's work in the kitchen. The dinner menu intrigues me a bit more because of the unique cuisine offered, but for pickier eaters, the brunch menu is a safer bet. We ordered two starters: one was a buttered, knife-and-fork toast with sardines, radishes, onions, poblanos, and bacon. The flavors complemented each other really well. I loved the way the sardines were prepared - filleted and lightly pan fried. The lone complaint about the dish would be the fact that there were a couple of the larger, inedible bones left on the sardine. They left all the small bones in, but that's fine since they're edible. The other appetizer was pan-fried dates with white anchovies, pistachios, green olives, and mint. This was one of the better appetizers I've had in a while. The sweetness of the dates and mint played off the salinity of the anchovies and olives really well. Both appetizers offered hearty portions. For entrees, we also ordered two dishes. I had scrambled eggs with lump crab, creme fraiche, small yellow potatoes, chopped bacon, and poblanos. It was a really nice concoction. The flavor of the crab was present throughout the dish, even in bites where you didn't eat the crab. I would have liked a bit more in terms of quantity, but it was an all-around solid brunch dish. My dad had the English muffins with scrambled eggs, bacon, and hollandaise. It was incredibly heavy and very indulgent. The muffins were buttered, and they served it as two breakfast sandwiches. I can't complain about the quantity, but it seemed like there was a bit too much hollandaise, which overpowered the taste of the bacon and eggs. I will be back to try the more innovative cuisine on the dinner menu, but One Eared Stag has definitely staked its claim to be among the city's best offerings.
(4)Marty K.
Very good food. Can't describe what I ate and probably changes on next menu but everything special. Good wine and beer list. Highly recommend
(5)Dalton S.
I loved my dinner experience here. The food and service was impressive. I want to go back for their brunch. It always looks so crowded when I walk by.
(5)Serena B.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area! Oysters Blue points spot on. Kid friendly! Always changing menu! Their services is impeccable & great bar. A must try restaurant. It's a complete Gem.
(5)Jeremy M.
I went. I had some very nice dishes I don't remember. And. Then. I had. The meat stick. I love burger time at holeman & finch, but I'd take this burger over that one 24 times. Get it.
(5)Michelle A.
Not impressed...We were told no modifications/substitutions could be made even though there were allergies at the table. The restaurant was extremely hot and loud (so not ideal for conversation). The food took an hour and my chicken was rubbery and chewy. When I sent it back, there were no apologies and no offer to order anything else from the menu. By this time, even though we wanted dessert, we were too annoyed and just ready to leave. They did take the chicken off the bill and the bartender was great - but unfortunately, we will not be returning.
(1)Harold K.
This was my first time dining at One Eared Stag. My party of three had a reservation for dinner. On arrival, the friendly hostess offered us a high-top table in the bar area. A reservation usually means that a party wishes to be seated in the dining room, so it's irritating when restaurant staff try to shunt people into the bar area. We declined the bar table and waited about 10 minutes for a table in the dining room. Our server was very capable but not exactly friendly or engaging. We were not offered a cocktail menu, so I'm not sure if there is one. The dining room was loud even though it was not full. The decor was exactly what you'd expect of a farm-to-table restaurant: whitewashed walls lined with mason jars filled with pickled veggies, taxidermy, blah blah blah - very eco-hipster circa 2008. It could use some updating. The wine list was okay. The food, however, was not okay at all. In fact, it was pretty bad. The dinner menu is heavily weighted with hot and cold appetizers but only has a limited selection of entrees, most of which were very meat-centric. One person in my party ordered the fried chick pea appetizer, which was essentially a large bowl of flavorless, very dry chick peas served with a spoon. Nobody at my table could figure out exactly what we were supposed to do with it - eat it like cereal? It felt like it was missing something and seemed more like a complimentary bar snack that would be served along with bowls of complimentary mixed nuts and pretzels. The other appetizers we ordered, a celery salad and something I can't even remember (even though it was just two days ago that we ate there) were, clearly, unmemorable. Once the first course was cleared, there was a long (approximately 30-minute) wait for the entrees to arrive. At some point during this time, we noticed people at the next table being served hamburgers and french fries. This was not on the menu. When we asked the waiter about it, he said that the hamburger was "so popular that we frequently run out of it, so we don't include it on the menu." That made absolutely no sense, but it was clearly a rote explanation. He told us that you just have to be "in the know" to get one. Ouch. Restaurants should give all of their patrons the opportunity for the same dining experience. We were left feeling *not cool enough* to have ordered the hamburger (which all three of us would've preferred) simply because nobody told us about it. If I were running a restaurant, I would not want ANY of my patrons to feel like they had missed out on something. All three of our entrees were incredibly salty, probably the saltiest food I've ever had in any restaurant. The pork chop was so salty that it was inedible. After one taste, we were all reaching for our waters. We sent the pork chop back and were not interested in a replacement entree as the other two entrees, the trout and the lamb neck, were also extremely salty (though not inedible like the pork chop) and, frankly, bland. The server was apologetic about the pork chop and took it off the final bill. We skipped dessert. (On a side note, it was sad and telling that after having spent approximately $150 for three people's dinners and drinks + tip, we made sandwiches at home because of the unsatisfying dinner at One Eared Stag we'd just had. Fortunately, we were all in a good mood and able to laugh about it.) In all, I was very disappointed and underwhelmed by the One Eared Stag. There are so many other farm-to-table style restaurants in Atlanta at a similar pricepoint that I'd suggest trying one of them (Empire State South, Miller Union, any of the Star Provisions group of restaurants, etc...) before returning to One Eared Stag, where the service is okay but the food and ambiance really leave room for improvement.
(2)Jessica J.
After some word of mouth recommendations and reading the good reviews here, I decided to take my foodie boyfriend there for his birthday - Brunch last Saturday. We were immediately seated and provided with water (no ice - which is fine, just FYI) and given a few minutes to look over the menu. I choose the egg sandwich with a side of french fries and by boyfriend the pepper biscuits and gravy with a side of slab bacon. We settled in to enjoy our mimosas. We waited at least 30 min for our food, watching two tables seated after us receive their meals first (meals that were equally or more complex). Our server was not so attentive, though did check in once to ask about refreshing out $8.50 mimosas that were pretty terrible - which we declined, sticking to water. Once our food did arrive, we were even more sorry we waited. My sandwich: egg- over hard was not cooked properly and had a pretty gross texture, sausage - johnsonville from publix does it better, moray sauce - super messy and not good cold (might have been hot once, but not once it came out of the kitchen), and french fries - super cold... Boyfriends meal: biscuits - hard and crunchy - not light and fluffy, pepper gravy - cold and severely lacking in the pepper, slab bacon - I think the oscar myer think cut bacon is thicker this this "slab" bacon. Neither one of us finished our cold meals. $50 later we left... rather unsatisfied with anything. Glad I had other plans for his birthday already to make up for it!
(1)Eugene J.
Back tracked on our list to #3, The Meatstick...two parts grass fed chuck, one part bacon for the patty...absolutely delicious and deserves it's spot on the list...the pickles are amazing, too...appetizer was extremely tasty, Tennessee ham with toast and beer mustard...and fresh made doughnuts for dessert...service was spot on...sat at the bar and Rasheeda makes you feel like a VIP...#ATLBurgerTour2014
(4)Anita B.
This was our first visit. Seen this place on the food network channel Best Breakfast I ever had show. I wanted the Chef 's special that included the pancakes with duck butter. It was not the special for this day so we ordered something different. The Food was delish! We had the fried pork chop and the BLT sandwhich for brunch! We sat at the bar because we didn't realize that you needed reservations. Even though most of our visit there were plenty of empty seats. Rasheeda was the Barmaid/ waitress. She was on point great personality and customer service. She makes a mean Bloody Mary!
(5)Neffie H.
The margarita's are made with fresh lime juice making then refreshing and tart. (Just the way I like them) the Meat Stick is their signature item and is a juicy burger with double cheese, in ground bacon on a fresh brioche bun. The best burger is Atlanta perfectly paired with slivered onions and in house pickled bread and butter pickles.
(5)Tim C.
I tried this place for Friday dinner. The environment was good, the service was good, the food was good! They were all good. The only thing holds me from giving five stars is the price. It is extremely over-priced. If this place could reduce the price by 30%, I would definitely rate them five stars. You will easily pay 30+ for a standard dinner. I think the $$ shown on yelp is reflected by their brunch price.
(4)Tuong Vi P.
My review is a bit late, though not as late as the ones I am now writing for other places. I was recently here for a Breakfast Club UYE and we had a great time. I arrived late (are you even surprised?) and was lucky to be able to pull up a chair at the end of the long table in the main dining area (I say lucky because I later found out that there were other Yelpers sitting at a small table to the side). As I have already said several times today in other reviews, I am trying to watch what I eat since I've packed on a few pounds (nothing alarming but enough to realize that I have to nip it in the bud ASAP). So while everyone was salivating over the options, I already knew what I would get. And it was as simple as could be. Two eggs, scrambled. Slab bacon. Two black-pepper biscuit with fruit preserve (mine turned out to be strawberry). So, you see, I ordered a normal, plain breakfast. And yet, I give 5 stars. Because sometimes a place is best judged by the basics. And One Eared Stag gave me one hell of a meal, with these non over-the-top dishes. I wish I could scramble eggs the way they do here. They were perfectly creamy and were just heavenly with a few grinds of black pepper. Slab bacon. Need I even say more? Meaty, thick bacon. And lots of it. Then the biscuits. Biscuits can be eh, biscuits. Then they can be One Eared Stag biscuits. The black pepper brought them to a whole new level and with the strawberry jam/jelly thing they served them with, I was reminded of a time I took a cake class at the Viking Cooking School and we made strawberry baby cakes in mason jars with black pepper cream cheese frosting. The combination is complex and out of this world. I ended up getting a bite of Lindy F.'s biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, which were delicious. And all those with the Chef's Special had glistening eyes when the wood cutting boards were placed before them, full of culinary creativity. Maybe next time I will go out on a limb and try something different. But I absolutely loved what I got, was stuffed to the brim, and highly recommend it. Back to the basics.
(5)Mike S.
We checked out the OES Friday night after reading about the Meatstick - it did not dissapoint! So good in fact that we went there the next night as well for the same thing....
(4)Matthew E.
Ask for the "meat stick" burger. It's not on the menu, but you will surely love it! It was by far the best burger I have had in a LONG time. The fried pig ears were phenomenal!!! TRY THEM. The place is nice. Cool atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
(5)Massimo F.
Very cute place. Excellent service, very kind and polite. Good menu selection and decent drink choices. Food was very good! I personally got the steak and it was delicious. All my table-mates were very happy of their meals. Very recommended!
(4)Lindy F.
"How you supposed to run a successful business, you ain't got no Schlitz Malt Liquor! You ain't representin'! You ain't keepin' it real!" -- Double Take (2000) What an amazing brunch. I had been looking forward to this for a looooooong time. We had the farm table in the main dining room and had it completely occupied with hungry diners. After perusing the menu, I was torn as to what to choose - I am a sucker for biscuits and gravy, but there was pork butt (excuse me, pork shoulder) on the menu and you guys know me and pork (pork fat rules). Thus my conundrum. So, as with my two lovely friends to my left, we went for a multiple-dish decision... why choose only one dish when you can have two for twice the price??? Exactly. Item one - Black Pepper Biscuits with Country Sausage Gravy. Salt and pepper might be the original perfect combination. Pair this with two fluffy biscuits (which are HUGE) and pork fat and you have maybe my favorite biscuit and gravy dish in Atlanta. It was the right level of salt (not too much) and the right level of pepper (I wasn't dying for water between bites) and perfect little bites of sausage peppered throughout the gravy. Next up - Pork Shoulder, polenta, fried egg (hard fried for me since I cannot eat runny egg yolks) and redeye gravy. I'm sure for some, the fact that I had my egg hard fried was sacrilegious, but I assure you this was 100% necessary for my allergies. But they did it spot-on (and the waiter did not question or flinch). The pork shoulder was braised (I think pressure cooked), but not falling apart. It had a delicious flavor, but really needed to be falling apart - sorry chef, but I had to use my knife (pork fail). The polenta was perfectly creamy and delightful. And I throughly enjoyed the redeye gravy on my plate - this is had from the fat of country ham and coffee and it the perfect salty gravy for a plate with grits (or polenta) for breakfast and I have always been a fan. I was sopping it up with bits of pork - so kudos, chef. Half the table ordered the chef's breakfast - a mystery plate of items served with a can of Schlitz Malt Liquor. This morning it came with soft shell crab, beef, a short stack of the vanilla pancakes and a fried egg over potatoes. It looked amazing, but with my allergies, no mystery ordering for me. The coffee was kept flowing and our duo of servers kept up with the large table of folks. And shock of shocks - NO automatic gratuity was added to our checks... what? I understand why restaurants do this, but it often means I probably won't tip more. Today, the servers benefitted from no auto-tipping. Bravo OES, Bravo.
(4)Shelby S.
This restaurant is HILARIOUS. They forgot the rest of our food when they brought out our entrees. How do I know? Because I am not a baby, I do not eat baby sized food. The miniature entrees we did have were at best edible/gross. How does this restaurant constantly get written up as amazing? I'm confident I'm not missing part of my tongue and that this food actually isn't very good.
(1)Caryn B.
We came here for their Monday Night fried chicken special I had heard so much about and it was AMAZING! The sides were delicious and the squash soup with whipped honey was heavenly! I tried one of their bourbon craft cocktails and was also impressed. Our service was impeccable. The hostess was friendly and our server Zack was attentive and charming with a great laugh. We will definitely be back!
(5)Brian K.
I think I've solved the mystery of what happened to the stag's other ear - it was undoubtedly bitten off by a disgruntled patron after enduring the same abysmal service and minuscule portions that I experienced during my first visit here this past week. To make matters worse, the regular kitchen staff must have been either hungover or on vacation because the food quality was nowhere near the 4-5 star experience that so many others have described. Judging by other's reviews, it appears that I never received the memo that the primary selling point of this place is Fried Chicken Monday or weekend brunch - neither of which were viable options during my visit. Food: One Eared Stag serves stylized contemporary American fare with a southern flair. The menu changes daily, but generally contains about a dozen different cold and hot small plates, about six entrees, two sides, and a few desserts. During my Wednesday evening visit, I opted for the pork shoulder, which was unimpressive in terms of flavor, portion, and presentation. I'm certainly willing to pay for high quality food offerings and do not expect chain restaurant portions sizes - however, neither the quality nor portion of this dish was commensurate with its $24 price tag. Unfortunately, my partner's pasta dish didn't fare much better - it was littered with so much mint that it was virtually inedible. Service: Deplorable. Aside from the fact that we attempted to call for reservations over a half dozen times to no avail, the caliber of service didn't improve once we arrived. Our server was recurrently absent, indifferent, and literally had the charisma of a flesh-eating disease. I dine at restaurants at this price point on a weekly basis and I can unequivocally state that this was among the worst service experiences I've had in some time. He also made no mention of the restaurant's Wednesday "date night" promotion, which we likely would have opted for had it been offered. Atmosphere: Quaint, contemporary, and welcoming. The restaurant has two dining rooms, one of which also houses a large bar area - above which hangs a one eared stag in tribute to the restaurant's namesake. Dress is casual and the clientele during my visit was predominately young professionals in the 30-40 demographic. Cost: Expensive by most casual dining standards. Small plates are $8-$15, entrees are approximately $22-$30, sides are $7, and dessert are all around $8. Other: One Eared Stag is located in the heart of Inman Park, directly across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. The restaurant does not have its own parking lot, but free street parking is available in the near vicinity. Reservations are allegedly accepted, but good luck getting through to make them.
(3)Christine F.
The first time we went to One Eared Stag, we were novices and didn't know what was up. We ordered a few apps from the menu and they were OK but nothing stellar. We looked around the restaurant and noticed that virtually every other person in the place was eating a huge, delicious-looking burger that I hadn't noticed on the menu. I asked our waiter what was up and that's when he told us about The Meatstick. They hype is absolutely true--it's the best, juiciest, most scrumptious burger I've ever tasted which is why I'm giving One Eared Stag four stars. Since then, I've come back and ventured off from The Meatstick to order off the menu a time or two, but it never fails that the dishes I order don't hold a candle to that burger. They have decent cocktails, but don't order a martini--it's the tiniest, most over priced drink I've ever seen.
(4)Melissa T.
Maybe I set my bar too high. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. Did I come on an off night? Those are all things I asked myself once I left. We had a couple signature cocktails, the dumpster salad, quail eggs, and smoked steelhead. The hocus pocus cocktail was heavy in the black tea ingredient, an off-putting dark green color, and just Ok. I'm spoiled by Miles' concoctions at Leon's/Kimball House though so perhaps I set the bar too high. The quail eggs were presented in a (guess what!?) mini skillet. It was served with a really potent kimchi and fried bread, which was super salty. Neither of us touched the kimchi because it was certainly off-putting in flavor. The trout was nice but only served with sliced cucumber as the veg, which we also had on the salad. Perhaps I should've ordered something different. The hubby got excited to see Black Maple Hills bourbon on the menu so we ordered two on the rocks. Uh oh, they were out. They were also out of most everything on the spirits menu but inexplicably had at least 4 scotches behind the bar that weren't on the menu. There was a lot of Schlitz propaganda but when someone ordered it, uh oh. Out of all drafts as well. Did I come on an off night? What's the purpose of having a drink menu if it's not accurate? O o X
(3)Benjamin G.
Holy brunchtime, Batman! Nooooow I can see why everyone I've met has said "Hey, dude. Let's talk about Brunch at One Eared Stag." It's a hipster's dream as far as the interior goes. Mounted game on the walls, alternative style shelving, hip servers, and a spread that would make Kinfolk Magazine's jaw drop. It's awesome. I really dig the familial dining table in the main dining room. The menu changes daily, but it looks like most of the Brunch favorites stick around for the most part. Redneck Mimosas: Beer, OJ, where's my trucker hat. Donuts: Wicked good. Fried dark, more cake-y in texture, and heavily glazed with a gnarly vanilla glaze. Love that they give you the donut holes, too. Don't be deceived. The small plate of three donuts is enough for 3-4 people. They are heavy and amazing. Wagyu Beef Chili Dog: Fork & Knife for this joker. It was so good. Like a ballpark dog, plated. Also, heeeeeey there's bacon in there! And there was much rejoicing throughout the land. Pancakes: Short stack? No way. That's enough for two starving kids riding fixies. The syrup is soooo good. Brunch was wonderful and I can't wait to check it out for dinner. One Eared Stag has my vote.
(4)JJ G.
My main problem with brunch is that I'm usually absolutely voracious and incapable of making a sound decision by the time 2pm rolls around and I'm done with work on a typical Sunday. This means that I depend on the Mr. to choose our brunchtime destination, and on one recent Sunday, he selected One Eared Stag. I'm SO glad he did. From the "redneck mimosas" to the doughnuts to the pancakes (immensely drool-worthy), nothing was amiss. Service was speedy and friendly, and gracious accommodations were made for dietary needs. I wish I could have tried more menu items, honestly. Everything sounded really delicious. We were able to find parking on the street, which was nice (since I have parking anxiety). I'll happily return here for brunch, and possibly to check out the rest of their menu.
(4)Andria C.
So I know that I've had a really, really good meal when for days (sometimes weeks) afterwards, I think about how subpar everything else I'm consuming is. 'Tis the case with my recent visit to One Eared Stag. First off, the service was stellar. I think a sign of excellent service is when the server is present enough that you never have to ask for anything, but absent enough that you don't feel as if they are interrupting your dining experience. And Chris with a C-H epitomized stellar service. He provided the perfect combination of humor and food expertise, and was super helpful in accommodating special requests and answering our group's questions. First, the small plates - they were all outstanding. But the beef heart pastrami - I don't think words can do justice to just how impressive that dish was. Amazingly tender, impeccably seasoned. Easily one the best dishes that I've tasted in recent memory. The poutine was also very, very good. But really, can you go wrong with fries covered in cheesy gravy? Likely not. The tuna tonnato was tasty, but probably not something I would order normally. The tuna was pureed and incorporated into a sauce and served with a fried pastry of sorts. I can't say I have any complaints about the dish, just not really my cup of tea. The chef sent out a couple of complimentary orders of the warm olives and almonds. Damn. So good. The olives were very flavorful and meaty. I'm not sure how I've survived for so long without having eaten this before. The hot chicken was probably also among my top 3 of the small plates. The only issue I had with it was the inconsistency in seasoning. Some pieces provided quite a kick, but others, none. Either way, the chicken was very flavorful and moist. Would definitely be something I'd order again. Since we were here on a Monday, it was fried chicken night. And being the giant stereotype that I am, I ordered it. Totally worth it. A half order gets you a leg, a breast, and a thigh - enough for at least 2 meals. The skin was extra crisp and isn't that all that matters? It was seasoned very well and was a damn good deal for only $13. Not quite as good as the hot chicken, but a winner nonetheless. As a side, I ordered the braised collards with ham hocks. Quite possibly the best greens I've ever eaten (don't tell my Mom). Packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. And they weren't stingy with the ham hocks either. And the desserts were the perfect finish to one of the most outstanding meals I've consumed lately. I was able to sample the trifle, the chocolate ganache pie, and chocolate tart. The chocolate ganache pie was so rich I couldn't take more than 2 or 3 bites, but those were some really good bites. I can't express strongly enough how much I love this place. I will definitely be making return trips here. And dreaming about how awesome this one was in the meantime.
(5)Jane Y.
Great meal! We had the golden rice, prawns, fried rib bones for appetizers. Steak and fish for dinner. The food was great. Their menu changes. Loved everything we ate, great service but dessert was lacking, did not enjoy my dessert so that's why 4 vs 5 stars.
(4)Allie R.
I went to One Eared Stag with a friend for Sunday brunch. I had the chef's breakfast, and she had some type of scrambled eggs. The food was amazing. We both were very pleased and didn't have any complaints. The service, on the other had, was atrocious. Our waiter took our order and did not say a word to us after. Luckily, we didn't need anything else because he never came by to make sure our food came out okay or check on our table at all. He placed the bill on the table without saying a word. He brought it back and still did not say anything to us. When we walked out, my friend said thank you to him directly, and he completely ignored her. We decided we want to return to give it a second chance because we enjoyed the food so much.
(3)Margo L.
This is my favorite restaurant in ATL. The meat stick is amazing. It's a bacon cheese burger that is generally off the menu so you have to know about it to get it and ask you server for it. Also, I always go with the chefs selection for brunch. He chooses the most fantastic assortment of bits and it comes with a beer. I highly recommend OES for brunch and dinner!
(5)Nimia Z.
The food was absolutely amazing. I tried an appetizer, entree, and desserts, and the meal was fantastic all the way through. The alcoholic drinks were a little too strong for me but that's a critic most people do not mind and is not worth taking away a star. I definitely would go again.
(5)Marcus J.
I would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. So I'm reviewing after two visits. The first was a Sunday brunch in May to celebrate my cousin's newly-minted JD. The second was a late supper with my daughter the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The Sunday brunch in May was beyond amazing. Cousin, esq. and her elite Yelper friends hold a quarterly event to catch up and try a new (often dining) experience. One Eared happened host this quarter. Several folks recommended I try the Chef's breakfast, which did NOT disappoint. Tender cut of beef, soft shelled crab over a stiff hominy grit, vanilla pancakes topped with thick cut bacon and, get this, Steen's Cane Syrup! The cane syrup was enough to get me hooked! I hadn't had cane syrup since I was a boy growing up on the Gulf Coast! My aunt (Cousin, esq.'s mom who also grew up in my hometown) and I were so excited to find out it was the same brand our entire family grew up on! Back to brunch, which was topped off by a cold can of Schlitz... a can I unfortunately had to offer a table mate, since I was driving a long distance immediately following and didn't want malt liquor mixing in with a belly full of comfort food and cane syrup. My Sunday brunch experience was so great, I vowed to return. Although I had been back to Atlanta several times, I didn't find the time to stop at One Eared again until November. My November dinner experience was solid, but nowhere near Sunday brunch in May. My aggregate impression is strong enough for me to know I want to return, preferably with a party of 10+ for Sunday brunch in May.
(4)Gabriella L.
If you want complex, delicious food made to showcase its ingredients without spending fine dining prices this is your place. Mostly famous for its brunch, but dinner blew me away. I couldn't recommend it more.
(5)Chantell D.
After looking at a few Yelp reviews I decided to come in before work on a Wednesday afternoon around 2:50. The place was quiet so I decided to go ahead and sit at the bar. The first thing I noticed upon arriving were the rotting cantaloupes under the host stand (not the deer head above the bar as you might expect lol). Despite the smell at the entrance, the place was gorgeous! I had to wait a few minutes to be sat since the host was also the server and bartender that afternoon, but I didn't mind. One I was sat and handed menus I proceeded to order the Meatstick. Now, my intentions were to order some of the delicious food that I've seen reviewed here on Yelp but none of them were on the lunch menu. So I got a burger so I can compare it to Holeman and Finch's burger (it doesn't btw, the bacon overpowers the beef in my opinion but it was still good) and the watermelon and chicken skin "salad" because I love interesting things and it was the most interesting dish on the menu. The watermelon dish was okay. The watermelon wasn't sweet and I couldn't taste the Meyer lemon or chile and the powdered bay was tasteless and messy. But the chicken skin had tons of flavor (of course it did! It's fried chicken skin!). Now for the burger! After a few bites I ask my server if the burger had been cooked with any bacon because it tasted as such. She proceeds to tell me no. Upon further research later that evening, I found that this Meatstack does in fact have ground bacon inside the burger! I don't have any religious restrictions towards bacon and I'm not allergic but if I were, I would have been pretty darn upset to find this out AFTER being told it was bacon free. I would say "In her defense she had only been working there for a month" but that's no excuse when you're a server. Not knowing what's in each dish could kill someone (I know,extreme; but it's true!). Aside from this fumble, my server was pleasant and engaging and I enjoyed her presence very much. I do plan to visit again for dinner and possibly brunch so I can try some of the chefs' more interesting dishes!
(4)Mandi T.
Went here for brunch with a few of my favorite girlfriends. They don't open til 11am on weekends. Apparently the burger is what they are known for. One of the girls got it and said it was delicious. I have to say $17 for a breakfast sandwich and fries I think is outrageous. Murphys is 5 mins away and you get complimentary muffins and bread and may spend $12 on the most expensive item. It does have a different unique feel and is very trendy but sadly I think there is so much more in the area. With more parking ;). Pass for now.
(2)Alex C.
I came here for their Monday night fried chicken. Is it good? It's pretty damn good. Is it the best fried chicken I had? Possibly. Tend, moist chicken breast that is perfectly friend? That's hard to come by... Is it worth the price? For the $13 half chicken, probably not. For the $20 whole chicken, maybe. But for $30 and 2 whole fried chickens and sides, quite possibly so.
(4)Ivan S.
Though I lamented the passing Shaun's, I visited One Eared Stag several times when it opened. I liked it, but my returns went from infrequent to non-existent. Why? I dunno. Well, let me posit a few guesses. Maybe because this place is kind of off the beaten path (unless you're riding MARTA because this joint is literally next to the Inman Park Station.) So out of sight, out of mind. Also, having a toddler tends to move chef-driven restaurants from our docket, if you know what I mean. That said, after spending the morning with a foodie douchebag friend of mine AND being hungry AND being in the neighborhood, I said, "Hey, how about we hit One Eared Stag for lunch?" It turned out to be a pretty damn good suggestion. We both enjoyed our meals. As far as brunch/lunch goes, it wasn't exactly cheap, but at least you can taste the cost of your meal on the plate. I had the sapelo clams; she had the duck. She also had a kimchee bloody mary which made so much sense that I can't believe I never thought of throwing kimchee into a bloody mary myself. If I had one gripe, it was that they charged me 50 cents for a plate of bread that I didn't ask for. Don't get me wrong; I ended up using the bread to sop up all the sauce from my dish, but I do remember looking at my bill and thinking "Really? 50 cents?" and then rolling my eyes so hard, I looked like I was in a Diablo Cody movie. Still, it was only 50 cents. What made me smile big, though, was that I spotted baby chairs. Look, I get it. I used to be a carefree singleton too. Then I coupled up, but even then we lived in a world of rainbow shit and unicorn farts. The world was our oyster back then. But now, I have a kid and I live in a world of literal shit and actual farts. The kid drives all our decisions now. "Should we get [fill in the blank]?" "Is it kid-proof?" "How about we buy this?" I ask as I hold up some nice thingamabob. "It's top-heavy and may kill the kid," my wife answers. Sigh. So when I see the magical "baby-seat," I know, "Kids are welcome." And that's how I ended up at One Eared Stag twice in a week. Dinner was fantastic. Again, it wasn't cheap, but such is life. Bone marrow with onion marmalade, tomato gazpacho with lump crab, curried okra, and on and on. The menu leans towards the "chef-y" but not overly so. (And if you know what I mean by "chef-y" then you won't be bothered by it.) To my surprise, they had a kid's menu too. Now this could be a concession to being in Inman Park; hell, I was just happy to know that we had another option. Oh, and about the kid. We've tried hard to socialize our toddler to going out. I think she's gone to more restaurants in her first year of life than I did in my first 20. She's pretty well behaved. She also happens to be the cutest kid in all of existence and I know all you other parents reading this are saying, "Bah! What about my kid?!" and then I'd show you a picture of my daughter and you'd bow your heads in acquiescence. That all said, the staff at One Eared Stag is the best. Efficient, polite, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy the presence of my kid rather than other places that seem to only tolerate their existence. Maybe I was glad I re-discovered something I'd thought I'd lost. Maybe I was drunk from multiple Moscow Mules. Probably all of the above. But hell, 5 stars.
(5)Jason B.
Amazing Sunday night dinner at the OES! Get the meatstick burger (not on the menu) and the dumpster salad. Wash it all down with a "still deciding" and you won't be disappointed! We're going back
(4)Virginia D.
Simple equation: great food, AWFUL service. I went here for my birthday brunch with my dad, stepmom, and boyfriend a little while back, and I have declined any invitations to return ever since. That was its second chance with me, and I don't know if there will be a third. Again, superb dishes. Comforting, unpretentious, and crowd pleasing; unlike our server. What we received was not "service" but a total lack of interest. It was embarrassing to see that everyone at the table was trying to make eye contact for fresh drinks, or confirmation that the last ones we ordered were being made, and that we appeared to be invisible. Had she forgotten we were her table altogether? There was maybe one other table seated in the place. No excuse. If this hadn't been the case both times I've been, I might return. But it was, so I won't.
(2)Melle G.
Very yummy. Incredibly noisy. Very friendly and nice staff... ...EXCEPT the hostess. Zero eye contact for 15+ minutes despite repeated attempt to connect with her. She was a complete turn off. I'd be ashamed to have her on my team. Thankfully the rest of the staff was super nice. Food is really tasty. Simple natural farm-to-table type food. Really good spot for foodies. Tiny yet yummy-looking desert menu ;-)
(4)Pearl S.
I went today at 11 a.m.. for my valentine's day treat from my hubby. Had the Chef"s breakfast and it was wonderful. Deducted a star because the meal was not served on a silver platter and did not include a can of Schlitz, as advertised. They said they were out of platters and they could not serve beer until 12:30 on Sundays. They did not offer a substitution or price reduction. Despite these omissions i enjoyed my meal and I will definitely return.
(4)Jumi Y.
I went here for dinner with a couple of friends last week. We all agreed that food was decent but not worth the price tag. I also should have paid a little more attention to the reviews- most of them are about the breakfast/brunch. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night, so the ambiance was a little lacking, but the place is nice and clean and had a one-eared stag on the wall. We had the fried chicken, trout, and steak. All were about $30 per entree. We all agreed that the chicken was the best out of the three but not enough to charge $27 for it. Trout was seasoned well but not special and the beef was really chewy and caused my friend some jaw pain. (Yikes!) We were still hungry after this meal and had to go somewhere else to get more food since our bellies and wallets were empty by the of the meal. I really wanted to try the burger but it was only offered at the bar. I don't think I would recommend this place for dinner, but I do want to check it out for brunch next time.
(3)J B.
Amazing! The food Is so creative with the focus remaining on the quality of the ingredients. It reminded me of chef Seeger.
(5)Karla R.
My boyfriend and I are always looking for a yummy new food spot in Atlanta. We rely on Yelp to get us there and as always, we were not let down. Amazing doesn't do this place justice. I'll be quick. I'm not a food snob but I do appreciate delicious food and The One Eared Stag does it right! The Meat Stick Burger is BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN. Holeman and Finch's "wait till 10pm to MAYBE get a cheeseburger if you're cool enough" can't hold a candle to this bacon-infused made-to-order panty dropper. It's not always on the menu but can be ordered at the bar anytime. That's not all they have here that will leave your taste buds happy. I had the vanilla pancakes and a side of soft scrambled eggs. WOW! Those eggs were so fluffy and had the right amount of flavor and they are REAL. The pancakes were stacked 4 or 5 high with bacon strips between each one topped with yummy syrup. I'll definitely be back for more!
(5)Michael B.
Absolutely loved this place! Went there for a Saturday brunch/lunch and was shocked when I couldn't find the famous Meat Stick Burger on the menu. Worry not however, the wait staff was very accommodating and let us order it. I love my burgers and the Meat Stick is definitely one of the top two burgers in Atlanta. Perfectly cooked patties, gooey, melted cheese, great buns, just a PERFECT burger. The only one in the city that competes with it is Bocado's burger (I don't think H&F's burger is as good). We also tried the doughnuts, which in a word were divine. I cannot wait to try the other items on the menu. This place is AWESOME!!
(5)Lucy C.
Such a cute shop with lots of seating. They're menu is definitely unique, and hipster in a way. Came here for brunch and got the shrimp grits. Others ordered the chef's brunch platter and we all split the black pepper biscuits. Biscuits were mind-blowing. The black pepper really added a nice punch to it. The biscuits were soft and let's just say we all had at least two. Try it with jam. I was definitely disappointed by the grits. I was starving but just after two bites I was bloated because the entire thing was butter. I would say the butter to grits and shrimp ratio was 7 to 3--which is dangerous. Is that even legal? Wasn't a fan of the pancake syrup. But the atmosphere is really nice and everyone enjoyed their meal.
(3)Steve M.
Glassy-eyed trophy animals. Buttermilk-fried chicken necks with kimchi. Chicken liver mousse. Black Grouper throat. Well-shucked, creamy and salty Misty Point oysters served in their own liqueur...huh? Where am I? 'Tasty', you say? Truth be told, I hesitate to tell you, for fear I may see you there sitting at my favorite table drinking a similar top-shelf Cabernet while eating the last order of almonds soaked in olive oil. Okay, okay. Promise me, you won't tell anyone? I'm at the far end of a communal table in the back The One Eared Stag and you better not eat here without me.
(4)Ryan H.
After seeing One Eared Stag on Food Network's "Best Ever" for breakfast food, I decided to take my mom here for her birthday. Our experience was absolutely underwhelming and disappointing. We both had the acclaimed Chef's Breakfast which is 3-5 small dishes, all served together on a platter with a Schlitz. It is totally up to the discretion of the chef what is served, but from everything I've heard, it's all good. We were served a waffle with 1 piece of bacon and 1 egg sunny side up, grits with peppers and sausage, a biscuit with ham, yogurt parfait with caramel pecans and apples, and finally a fried piece of chicken liver on toast. I wasn't overly thrilled about any of the offerings, but maintained my optimism and dug in. The first thing I tried, much to my dismay, was the chicken liver. It really looked mouthwatering at first glance, like a really nice piece of fried chicken and maybe, deep down, I was hoping I misheard and that's exactly what it was. I cut in and found it was just a grey, dry piece of chicken liver. I thought to myself, "if this nice trendy establishment is serving it, they probably know something I don't, so just give it a shot". I consider myself to have a pretty well rounded pallet, and am down to try almost anything once, but this is something I truly regret. It was nearly gag inducing and completely ruined my appetite. Now maybe I'm being unfair as it's not their fault that the first thing I ate was something I went in knowing i wouldn't like, but why chicken liver for brunch? Is it a new trend? Am I in the minority here? I know this is the south, but I can't say I know a single person who would ever order chicken liver at any restaurant, let along want it to be part of their 25$ breakfast. I ate the rest and it was mostly good, not great. The only thing that was truly great was the bacon, and they gave a measly one piece. Some other things of note - - We weren't even offered our Schlitz (I was OK with that, not really a Schlitz guy) - They moved us to a table next to the bathrooms right before our food arrived because they made a mistake and needed a bigger table for a bigger party. In all fairness, they did comp us a round of drinks. - The service was so-so and the staff seemed overstretched at times but they were very nice. I don't think I'd go out of my way to go back, but I might give it another shot if I'm in the neighborhood.
(2)Cassi F.
We really enjoyed our brunch at the One Eared Stag. The employees were friendly and informative and the food was really excellent. We were there as soon as they opened so we didn't have to wait on a table which was nice as well. This place is a winner for sure!
(4)Robin S.
All-around very good dining experience, despite a little confusion with seating when we arrived. Service was great. Appetizer of mussels makes my top five ever list, without being able to name the other four. Great bread-dipping broth, too (which is the perhaps the best part of an order of mussels). Roasted duck breast was well prepared, something many restaurants seem to have trouble with. Wife's fennel salad and seasonal vegetable plate were both pretty awesome. In short, the food rocked.
(4)theron t.
I don't like writing reviews after only one visit, but I think that I can sum up this place in one word, boring. After several friends recommending this place, we decided to give it a try. This is one of the few places that I've overlooked over the last couple of years. Not because I had something against it, but it just flew below the radar for me. From other reviewers, it seems like it is best known for brunch, but we decided to try it out for dinner this past Sunday after Valentines day. We don't go out usually on Valentines Day, so this was our Valentines "make up" dinner. Maybe they got hit hard for V-day or something, which is why I'll try it again and why I didn't give it 2 stars. Cocktail menu is pretty limited compared to other restaurants. Our specialty cocktail was okay, but nothing to write home about (especially at $13). The bourbon selections looked good, but they were out of most of them. Also, I guess this place prides itself on serving Schlitz, which is weird, but even weirder was that they didn't have any (not that I would want one). They did have PBR, which is good? The menu read okay, but what came out was very plain and again, boring. Our cold plate "dumpster" salad was as uninspired as the description, but the bartender described it as including the ingredients listed plus whatever was laying around the kitchen for the chefs to use. In this case it consisted of lettuce, egg, bacon, cucumbers, radishes, and croutons with a buttermilk dressing. Really? They "jazzed it up" with some cucumbers and radishes? Yawn. It tasted fine, but just so plain. Our "hot" small plate was quail eggs, house made kimchi, chives, and toast. The kimchi was one of the saltiest things I've had in awhile. A disgrace to kimchi in general. The entree of smoked steelhead trout was decent, but only accompanied by some creme freshe, cucumbers, trout roe, toast points, and literally three micro greens. Really? For 20+ $, a real disappointment. The bartender was nice and thankfully bought our first round of drinks. Nothing was terrible enough to send back, but just barely. They must be doing some amazing things with eggs for brunch, because it really seemed like amateur hour here for dinner. Also, Bob Marley's One Love playing when we walked in followed by some other hippie mess should have been a sign I guess. Also, I'm not going to order raw oysters at a place that a. has an 85 for a health score and b. only has two different kinds of oysters. And I love oysters. Maybe I'm getting spoiled by Decatur's great spots at the moment, but for these prices and selections, this place would never even make it in Decatur for longer than six months.
(3)Daniel B.
Big fan of One Eared Stag. The restaurant opened May 2011 next to the Inman Park MARTA station in the former Shaun's space. Brought to you by the same people behind Holy Taco in EAV, farm-to-table is the theme here with plenty of interesting and unique dishes to go around. Emphasis is on local and seasonal ingredients, so the menu changes daily. Good luck finding a menu online because I don't think one exists (at least not at the time of this writing). I visited on a Thursday night with four other big-eater Yelpers and we ordered a ton of food and shared. One Eared Stag serves a lot of small plates, so this was a great way to sample many of them (with a group). The food menu was simple with 12 appetizers ($6 to $14 each), 5 mains ($18 to $23 each, 16 oz. wagyu was $42), 5 sides ($5 each), and 3 desserts ($7 each). Here's a rundown of what we ordered: Apps: Oysters crudo (raw), watermelon, basil, smoked trout roe, lemon Eden Farms trotter terrine, peach preserve, pistachios Spiced winter squash soup, apple compote, ginger, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Ice blue mussels escabeche (marinated Mediterranean-style) Mains (ordered one of everything): Duck breast, Carolina faro, sweet potato, Brussels sprout, bourbon jus Chicken livers, pickled ramps (wild leeks), preserved tomato, bacon powder, Carolina golden rice risotto Strube Ranch wagyu 16 oz. ribeye, horn mushrooms, turnips, marrow butter Pork & beans, belly, sausage, chicharone (pork rind), Italian white beans Shrimp & grits, prawns, chorizo, pepperonta (seasoning) Sides: Fingerling potatoes, bottarga (Mediterranean cured fish roe), creme fraiche (French sour cream) Brussels sprout hash Desserts (ordered one of everything): Panna cotta with cherries Brownie with strawberries and cream Churros Chef Robert Phalen was in the house and we could catch glimpses of him cooking through the window of the semi-open kitchen. In general, everything tasted good to great and we did not really have any disappointments. The apps are small, so you may want to consider ordering two of one app if you're sharing. The watermelon went surprisingly well with the raw oysters, which were cold and rather briny. The terrine was flavorful and had a nice texture. The mussels in the mussels escabeche were pickled. They came in a tiny bowl loaded with chopped chives. Fresh. The squash soup was so good, we ordered two of them. This dish was served with some of the ingredients separated. Our server poured the soup from a Mason jar into the bowl, and then we mixed it ourselves. Great flavor and consistency. If it's available on the menu on your visit, I recommend it. Each gulp was delicious. Of the mains, my favorite was the chicken livers. Not a whole lot of chicken livers come with this dish (maybe a half dozen bites), but the pieces are incredible and close to melt-in-your-mouth good. The risotto creates a nice balance from the "livery" taste. Our table devoured this dish in one pass. The duck breast was sliced and served rather rare. The meat was a lot chewier than we hoped. I don't know what the going rate is for wagyu beef, but the 16 oz. wagyu ribeye ($42) seemed like a steal to us. Like the duck, the steak came out rare. To our dismay, this wagyu had hardly, if any, marbling or fat. It was a nice steak, but not the type of fatty goodness we expected. Speaking of fatty, the "pork & beans" were definitely that. This was a heavy dish and I could feel my mouth being coated in lard as I chewed it. The pork and beans come with a giant pork rind on top. This sucker seemed like it was almost purely fat. As I chewed into it, I could feel the crunchy texture of the pork rind almost instantly become nothing but grease. I'm not sure how a single person could stomach this entire entree alone. Portion sizes for the sides are larger than the apps. One side can easily be split among two or more people. The fingerling potatoes came out piping hot and smelled (and tasted) good. The Brussels sprout hash was excellent. It was like a shredded Brussels sprout salad. Very crisp and tasty. As for the desserts, the panna cotta was great. Definitely my favorite of the bunch. It was served in a glass jar with cherries and was light and creamy. The brownie was hard and rich. The churros (Mexican doughnuts) were served hot out of the oven with a sweet dipping sauce. Soft and very sweet. The one thing I like most about One Eared Stag isn't the food, but the atmosphere. Unlike a lot of these modern farmstead fare restaurants (e.g. Empire State South, Woodfire Grill), the vibe at Stag is quiet, laid back, and chill. All of the people that work here are friendly and attentive. Our server, Sonya, did a wonderful job. One Eared Stag only takes reservations for parties of 6 or more. Most of the tables here are designed for up to groups of 4, though in the main dining room, they have one large communal table. Plenty of free street parking available outside.
(4)Whitney B.
I think I ate some kind of roasted vegetable that was pretty good, and another thing that was also pretty good. That's not really what this was about. My real takeaway was that Norman Reedus was seated near my table while I was there. In between bites of probably some kind of pork belly and braised leek dish, I "inconspicuously" hissed to my dining companion "don't stare or anything, but isn't that Norman Reedus?" Once this was confirmed, I continued to most likely eat some kind of golden beet/chevre salad that was probably pretty good while trying not to stare at Norman Reedus.
(4)Domonic B.
Ahhhh the "One Eared Stag"....another journey on my brunch ATL tour. I must say that I really like the feel of this place. A lot of thought went into the essence if this place. We were greeted with friendly faces when we walked in and were seated. The menu seems to change regularly. I ordered the pancakes with bacon and the famous redneck mimosa! My partner in crime ordered grits, a biscuit, and scrambled eggs with cheese. My pancakes were a work of art! The chef puts the syrup on then himself which I usually don't like but I didn't mind here bc it was done perfectly....not excessive but more than enough to enjoy the flavor of both the pancakes & syrup. Another good point that I liked was the amount of bacon that I received with my pancakes. The only thing better than bacon is......MORE bacon! I was expecting 2-3 small pieces of bacon like at most places but was greeted with 5 hearty pieces of thick cut bacon that were heavenly delicious! Yes Lord! The redneck mimosa was surprisingly tasty also. It's a combination of orange juice & PBR(cheap ass beer for those unfamiliar). The redneck mimosa is priced at $4. I was a bit disappointed to see how small the glass the redneck mimosa was. You can buy a whole case of PBR for $4 in the store....so I feel like this establishment needs to quit cheating us hardworking citizens of Gotham with these small redneck mimosas! The most disappointing part of our visit was that my comrad doesn't eat pork & we were shocked to find out that One Eared Stag didn't have ANY non pork options for those who don't eat pork. She really wanted meat but had to simply go without because they didn't provide non pork options. I wanted to award 4 stars to this establishment but the size of the "cheap beered" mimosas & the failure to provide non pork meat substitutes brought it down to a strong 3 star experience.
(3)Hailey P.
Amazing! Loved the chef's breakfast which came with a variety of smaller breakfast entrees and a beer. The location is also really cute with a few outdoor tables.
(5)Hambri Enta M.
I love restaurants whose food turn to adventure. Brunch here is a great idea and you want to make a destination out of this visit. I love the decor of this place and the current hostess and the manager or partner, Corey, have the right personality for the positions they carry. There is this long haired bartender who is just a bit of a zero to Left. He does not really have the personality needed to be in the position of bartender. He looks really shy and stares to the ground when you speak to him, and doesn't really chime in about suggestions, or even so much as participate or start a topic, even when the bar has 3 people tops and you try to engage him. There is an amazing outdoor patio that is flanked by four walls, but on a n evening, you can have a great time with a large group, or sneak away to make out/grope your mate or a server if you please.You can probably shag back there on any given early evening because is THAT private!
(3)Ana M.
I call them at 11am on a Saturday to a get a reservation for noon. It went something like this- me: Hi, is it possible to make a reservation for noon today? dude: Noon? Sure no problem. me: great. dude: (silence) me: so it's a party of four... dude: ok. (silence) me:...Party under Ana? dude: Ana. ok. me: ...ok... see you soon! I was totally confused by the super awkward phone interaction,I mean isn't the dude supposed to be the one asking me for these details regarding said rezzi? Then I walk into the restaurant and I get it. Place is empty, y'all. I mean I walk in and the sound of my footsteps echo through the whole establishment. Dude was pretend scribbling the whole time we were on the phone. Soooo, I'm wondering, is noon too early for brunch? Do ppl not think of OES as a brunch place? cause they should. We had a great experience. I was the only one drinking (no surprise), and ordered a pimms cup. One sip and it brought me wonderful memories of summer in london sharing pitchers of Pimms with dad. I have been searching for a genuine, English-tasting pimms concoction for years in the US and I have now found it. Oh and then the bartender turns to me and says, oh, I'm glad you liked it, cause it was the first drink I have made ever. You're shitting me. Whoever is teaching these kids needs a serious kudos. We ordered a bunch of plates to share and loved them all. I really enjoyed the rarebit (cause I love salty awesome things), the sardines (as others have said so balanced, delicate and fresh), and the side collard greens. The latter was cooked with bacon and syrup and it was amazing. I wish I could have ordered more of the vegetable sides because I was in love. Next time, for sure.
(4)Marta P.
It was family brunch day and One Eared Stag was on our list of places to try. Brunch is pretty easy to love and I knew ahead of time that the Chef's Breakfast was exactly what I wanted. We had made reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Our server was courteous and brought us water right away, and drinks promptly there after. Half of the table got Bloody Mary variations, while I opted for a lighter Mimosa drink. The Kimchi Mary seemed to be a hit or miss for the table. We ordered the peppered biscuits to start. They were very light and fluffy with a good peppered flavor on them, probably the best part of the meal. The table got 2 orders of the Chef's Breakfast, Hot Chicken, Vanilla Pancake Stack, and a soup and salad. I loved that the Chef's Breakfast came with a Schlitz in the middle. It was a fun addition to the meal and I'm glad I didn't order a second drink! I don't remember the exact names of everything that came with the meal, but there was shrimp and grits, vanilla pancakes with duck liver butter, a slow roasted beef dish with pesto and fried egg on top, and fried quail. The vanilla pancakes were very delicious and my favorite part of the meal. The duck liver butter added a different dimension to the dish that was enjoyable. The shrimp and grits were good but spicy. The beef was also tender, and the pesto sauce was very good (mixed with the fried egg was great). I honestly don't really remember the quail. Overall the meal was very good, just not memorable as a brunch. I heard the Hot Chicken was good but way too hot (coming from someone that loves heat in their meal). Same with the soup across the table. Based on everything that came with the meal, it's definitely above the average brunch spot, but not somewhere that I'd be raving about for brunch. I'd like to come back for lunch/dinner and try again, though.
(3)Dana V.
First try was last night and I'm excited to say it was well worth the hefty price tag on the food. There were two items on the menu that needed defining, which is rare for us to need an explanation, the Tuna Collar and Escolar. A warning would be more accurate with the Escolar as it is a dense white fish that can upset a person's stomach in a way reminiscent of food poisoning(we googled it and it's actually banned Japan). Apparently there will be no reaction if you have no more than 6oz which is precisely what you'll receive at One Eared Stag. Unfortunately, no one in our group was feeling quite that adventurous so maybe another time. Our server, Joy(a gem of a server), explained the tuna collar and after six wonderful apps, the shrimp was the highlight with the scallop running a close second, our table of four chose to give the tuna a go. It was more than enough to share and feel completely satisfied with the appetizers and our hand crafted cocktails. We'll certainly be coming back to try the beef tongue, possibly the Escolar and a different time frame as I've heard wonderful things about their brunch. There have been at least three restaurants in this space since I've been living in this area the last 11 years and Sean's closed in the kitchen but nothing else has been remodeled which I think is a plus. The interior doesn't need anything, they've left the seating sparse so you might enjoy your conversation with your dining companions rather than screaming above the din, which is common in nine out of every ten restaurants in Atlanta. I'm going four stars here as they also have brunch we've yet to try and since they're doing two menus I want to make sure it's consistent. If the dinner we enjoyed last night was any indicator, I am certain we won't be disappointed. I would say, you need to be an adventurous eater because you're not getting chicken fingers here. Plan on sharing a few things colds/hots and then an entrée to get a well-rounded experience. Don't skip the cocktails, they put some love in the mix which and they do not disappoint.
(4)Kathleen M.
My tentative 5star lunch review from their first few weeks still holds true. This place fires on all cylinders. I came last night with a large group and was the obnoxious one. Hi, I'm on paleo. And yes, it is Monday, fried chicken night. Quelle miserable. Our waiter couldn't have been better: both in dealing with our large group and with my stupid dietary restrictions (can you tell I'm bitter about the chicken?). He was sure about confirming ingredients with the kitchen, gave some great recommendations, and we ordered up the beef heart pastrami, fennel and apple salad, and sides of brussels sprouts and carrots. The pastrami might have been the best thing to hit my tastebuds since starting this "lifestyle" and I will most certainly be back. Don't be scurred just because it says heart. It is delicious. The fennel and apple salad was pretty basic, but we had to omit the maple vinaigrette and I'm pretty sure that would have been mighty tasty. The sides of carrots and brussels sprouts were huge portions and the sprouts were possibly my favorite in the city. And yeah, that's really saying something. We had totally stuffed our gourds and then our waiter let us know that the chef would be happy to prepare us a steak or some other kind of entree that would be compliant to our diet, if we wished. Now that's pretty awesome. We were too far gone at that point, but I'm sure whatever he cooked up would have been great. I love the innovation here. I love that their fried chicken is served like a tower of breaded Southern heaven. I love that I can walk from my house, and I love the seasonal menu. I really need to come here more.
(5)Kim N.
I've only been here for brunch, which was great, but I'll wait until I return for dinner to hopefully give this place 5 stars. I'm definitely a fan of One Eared Stag so far. I love everything about this place: simple decorations, amazing food, and great service. We tried: ~ Poutine - fries, gravy, poached eggs - yummy but not the best poutine I've tried so far ~ Chef's Breakfast: vanilla pancakes w/ duck liver butter & cane syrup (different but delicious), greek yogurt w/ berries & granola (decent), steak & egg over broccoli (not a fan of the steak), fried quail & grits (AMAZING!) ~ Bone marrow w/ beef heart hash, eggs, & bacon marmalade - yummmm! I recommend making a reservation or arriving right when they open to avoid waiting for a table. There's plenty of parking on the street and at Marta. Can't wait to return for dinner.
(4)Courtney P.
I've been meaning to leave this review for a while. We visited back in August. We were told to go here for brunch, but went for dinner instead and were not disappointed. Amazing staff, very unique and delicious cocktails, good wine list. HUGE portions of food, with items on the menu that you are not going to find anywhere else. Menu changes daily, but the meat stick is always available and it was delicious. My husband got the tuna collar which we have never seen before. It had so much meat on it and was really great. Already can't wait to go back.
(5)Jerry T.
I've had my eyes on One Eared Stag for a while now. It's one of those places I find myself flipping through their menu sometimes because they have such crazy dishes(it changes daily). Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to come with some adventurous yelpers for Brent H.'s number series UYE. We came on a Monday night. Like many people have mentioned, Monday is fried chicken night. In addition to the regular menu, you can order fried chicken on this night only. The fried chicken is out of sight, and it's a steal compared to regular prices. $13 for half a chicken, which is a ton of meat. It's pasture-fed and coated in a fairly thick layer of breading. I'm not sure how they grow such large chickens on pastures but it's huge. I would say my favorite small plate was the hot chicken. The coating is a similar consistency to the fried chicken, but it has a different blend of spices including curry and no shortage of sodium. Our waiter mentioned that it's won a few awards. The poutine was delicious, but aren't they always? The charcuterie tray was excellent and pretty reasonably priced. It comes with a selection of pickled vegetables made in house (carrots and ramps this time). I think the cheapest appetizer was the bowl of warm marcona almonds and olives which comes in at $7. I could have eaten a pound of those. Thinking back on the meal, I didn't really eat any of the vegetables but they looked stunning. They have quite a bar here. There are a number of creative cocktails, a great wine list, and a handful of delicious craft beers on tap. Service is great. Parking is on the streets, which can be hard to find depending on what time you come. If you are the adventurous sort and keep an open mind, chef Robert Phalen will take you for a culinary ride unlike anything else around.
(5)Brent H.
When a restaurant's skillets have their own epic storyline, it's a good bet you're in for a rare treat. We visited on Monday night and fortune smiled upon us--it just so happens that Monday is the weekly "fried chicken night" at One Eared Stag. People speak in hushed and reverent tones about this chicken. When we asked our server (Christopher) about it, his eyes glazed over and he launched into a fanciful tale of cast iron cookware. I've named it the "Ballad of Stag Skillets." Apparently the proprietors purchased some very special cast iron skillets from a restaurant in Texas that had previously used them exclusively to fry chicken--just chicken--for 25 years. Now these skillets, seasoned with decades of poultry grease and breading, reside at the One Eared Stag. The chef removes them from storage exactly once a week and use them to fry chicken--just chicken--on Monday nights. And now you know. I can vouch for this chicken. My wife ordered a half bird and it is indeed quite tasty, piled high on the plate along with sides for only $13. That's a steal. She had leftovers for lunch the next day. If a whole bird is more your style, they'll serve you one of those for $20. Or two whole birds for $30. But only on Mondays. Chicken aside, this menu was amazing. I agonized over which small plates to order for at least half an hour. It's a good thing Christopher was unerringly patient with our group. By the end of the night I had tasted the beef heart pastrami, some poutine, the infamous hot chicken, and pork rilletes. The beef heart pastrami was the best dish of the evening by a long shot. It was the most flavorful pastrami I've ever tasted; and y'all, I've tasted a lot of pastrami in my life. It was perfectly tender, sliced thin, and had none of the overly bloody or iron-rich flavor I've come to expect from some heart dishes. If you were to serve this to someone without telling them what it was, they would squirm with delight but would never guess that it was beef heart. The poutine was another winner, even though we had a time hunting for the cheese (they grind it up and blend it with the gravy). Delicious. The hot chicken? With a slight curry kick and served on white bread, this bird was perfectly fried and lip-smacking good. The pork rillete was perfectly adequate but it paled in comparison the the flavor explosions presented by the other dishes on the table. It was kind of a pork pâté that you spread onto toast. It had a very mild taste but a lovely texture. Still, after one bite it sat neglected until I had completely polished off the pastrami. Service was laid back yet attentive, exactly as I prefer. Our server was knowledgeable, witty and provided outstanding recommendations. Even though I was with a large group that took a long time ordering and eating, he never rushed us. I appreciated that. This restaurant has an outstanding bourbon menu and they make a great whiskey cocktail. They also have what appears to be a well chosen wine list, and a nice selection of craft beers both local and international. Regardless of whether you make it to One Eared Stag on fried chicken night, there's a very good chance you'll find plenty to love about the place. I know that I did.
(5)Joy W.
One Eared Stag was simply phenomenal. Everything was great and beyond my expectations. Came here with a bunch of Yelpers for Brent H's Numbers UYE series. POUTINE $11 This mountain of fries smothered in gravy was one of the best things that happened to me this evening. Seriously, you MUST order the poutine appetizer if it is on the menu. WARM OLIVES AND ALMONDS $7 The chef sent these out as a complimentary side, and they were really great! I am not a fan of olives, but this was delicious. The warm olive was really meaty and tasted like flavorful olive oil haha. TUNA TONNATO $13 This dish was completely unexpected in a disappointing way. The tuna was actually pureed into a sauce that the very tough fry bread was dipped in. BEEF HEART PASTRAMI $12 This was mouth-wateringly delicious. We have never had such a flavorful piece of pastrami. In addition, the toast that soaks in the amazing juice from the onions and pastrami is SO good. And to top it off (literally), they have a soft poached egg on top. ohhhh yeahhhh PASTURED HOT CHICKEN $8 This is the most flavorful and tender chicken that I have ever had in my life, and I can say that with confidence. It is rated in the AJC, so we ordered it for our table. The spice is definitely very flavorful and hot, but without the burning feeling. AHH you must also order this appetizer. FRIED CHICKEN SPECIAL (only available on Mondays) $13/20/30 The fried chicken is available for 3 prices/sizes. $13 for half, $20 for a full, and $30 for two whole chicken. When my plate came out, I thought they brought out the 2 chickens because it was a massive pile of chicken, but it actually was the half chicken. The half is enough to feed two people. The breading was pretty thick , and the chicken was moist. Seriously good chicken, but I prefer the flavor of the hot chicken more. I love the cauliflower puree - it's like butter :) BROWN BUTTER SPONGE CAKE $9 Yummy fluffy yet dense chocolate cake with semi-sweet butter cream. Delicious. SERVICE Our waiter was hilarious and would subtly crack jokes throughout the night. After he brought out our to-go boxes, he asked, "So, is everyone ready to order their entrees now?" Very attentive, witty, and cute. ATMOSPHERE It is a slightly hipster spot. Very clean, yet quirky with the wall full of wild game heads. They use fancy Calvin Klein plates! And mason jars. Yeah, that type of place. It would make a great date spot, a fancier catch up spot with a friend, or a nice place to impress the parents. Overall, really great experience and I hope to eat there again God-willing. Now I'm going to go lie down and have a heart attack from all that fried chicken. [6 of 100]
(5)Autumn S.
This review is for one of the best, seems undiscovered ( it's never crowded when I am there), brunches in town. The vibe here is totally relaxed and almost feels like you are hanging out at a friends house on a lazy Sunday afternoon, a friend who makes perfectly scrambled eggs no less. That being said, if you are looking for food to be delivered quickly or hurried service, this is probably not the place for you. If you need a place to linger over redneck mimosas( beer and OJ), stay a while and listen to the awesome soundtrack one of the servers will be humming to. Now for the food, you really can't go wrong. Vanilla Pancakes served with thick minerally cane syrup and plenty of thick bacon hidden between each fluffy round were gobbled up by everyone at the table. The wagyu beef hot dog with fried egg and amazing chili was also a table favorite. And my friend,who never eats grits, finally understands why the rest of the world loves them after trying the bowl here which were tasty, buttery, and simple- no globby cheese or too much cream. This place will start to be on heavy rotation for me on my lazy Sundays!
(5)Emily H.
My husband chose this place as part of his Numbers UYE series, and I'm so glad that he did! My first impression of the place in walking in and sitting down was that it was very simple, yet had an elegance about it. Everything seemed thought out with great care, down to the recycled menus in which we ordered from. The food matched the decor to me in that way, with it's simple elegance. To me, food should be simple, and the ingredients should speak for themselves. That's exactly what we got here, and everything was amazing! I had the fried chicken, since Monday was their fried chicken night. They said they even reserve a special cast iron skillet just for the Monday night chickens. I was also amazed when my portion of half a chicken came to the table and it seemed more like a whole bird! Definitely got my money's worth. I was also impressed with the way that the staff catered to the needs of our friends at the table. They modified some dishes to make them paleo-friendly, and our waiter knew everything there was to know about the ingredients on the menu. Speaking of our waiter, Christopher (with a C-H) was awesome. He never seemed annoyed at our large party and multiple requests and kept cracking jokes with us, making sure we all had a great time. And we did! Thank you, One-Eared Stag, for making me enjoy Mondays!
(5)Draft M.
Burger lived up to both hype and expectations. It's a gigantic double...so be ready. Cool modern-retro vibe to the place, with an excellent bourbon selection. Limited drafts. Recommend.
(4)Ani W.
So glad for this place. Where else can I find sardine in the menu? Friendly atmosphere and kids friendly. Definitely will be back over and over again.
(5)Ron M.
Best bartenders and wait staff, BEST oysters in Atlanta. Rockin hanger steak (except with the red sauce). Heather the bartender is fabulous. Love this place.
(5)j s.
Fabulous restaurant. Service, food, and atmosphere were all terrific. I was with a party of 8 and everyone was very satisfied with the food and service they received. The noise level is LOUD, but I would go back for the food.
(5)Kristin B.
I am very, very tempted to dock a star because they were out of the rabbit entree I really wanted to try, but just cannot bring myself to give this place anything less that five stars because everything was amazing. Our dining companions were running late, so we grabbed a stool at the bar and started with a bottle of red with a name I wish I could remember, poured by a bartender whose accent and friendly service I will definitely remember. My meal began with a grilled caesar salad, described on the menu as "grilled caesar salad, white anchovy, brioche, 6 minute farm egg." Oh. my. gah. If all salads tasted this good, I could become a vegetarian. The 6 minute egg was essentially a soft boiled egg they had managed to extract from the shell while keeping the egg whole and in an eggy shape, topped with a sprinkling of coarse salt. The egg white was cooked solid, but when you cut into it, the yolky goodness coated the salad, a fun play on traditional caesar salad flavors. Even the croutons were amazing, made with a sweet, porous bread that added a new dimension to this classically inspired dish. Since the last serving of the aforementioned rabbit entree went to the gentleman dining solo that ordered seriously five minutes before us, I go another appetizer as my entree, the salt and pepper prawns and a side of the pork fat roasted cauliflowers. They were at least six fat shrimp (with their heads on) in my appetizer sized portion, which along with the big bowl of cauliflower seasoned with capers, mint, and chili, made a more than generous meal. When we got to dessert, I stole a bite of a friends apple buckle (crumbly and light and served warm), but thought I had the best dessert of the table in my chocolate pot de crème, served with an almond & cumin short cake. The flavor profiles in this dessert were unbelievable. The cumin added a curry like flavor to the shortcakes that somehow worked perfectly with the not-really-sweet chocolate crème. Our server did a great job putting up with my less adventurous friends who may have been a *bit* overwhelmed with a menu that did not have many similarities to their usually dining haunts. I think we also amused the chef, who was smiling from behind the open kitchen window as we pulled out our iPhones to google what "en cocotte" meant. However, even the somewhat picky eaters in our group left satisfied, and my wanna-be foodie self was on a food high for the next 24 hours. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Nells R.
After hearing great things and seeing an aged ribeye for two on their online menu, I decided to try them out. Much to my disappointment, we were told once seated that the ribeye was not on the current menu and the website hasn't been updated in a while. Since drinks were already ordered (very good drinks at that), we decided to stay and try something else. I got the pork loin and my friend got the flat iron steak. Holy Moly!!! They were both delicious! So glad I decided to stay. For dessert we got the buttermilk pie and coffee- also yummy. I enjoyed my meal thoroughly and can't wait to return. My only complaint is the website-if the menu constantly changes, the online menu should be kept up to date
(5)Abraham K.
Let me make this real simple for all of you. This place has the worst food in Atlanta. Period. Everything I ate here tasted like "you fill in the expletive"! I have no earthly idea how this place has gotten a 4 star rating other than the employee along with the owner spend their entire day giving themselves 5 stars. AWFUL. They should pay you for the vile crap they put on a plate and expect you to eat. Don't eat here. Consider yourself warned!!!!
(1)Spencer L.
Just had an amazing meal here! I'm planning my next visit now. Previously had visited for brunch and was very impressed but tonight's dinner went way beyond expectations. The setting is very open, airy and inviting. They spread the tables out so you don't feel like you're bumping into your neighbor yet gives a very cozy feel so you don't feel Isolated---just right. We started with the celery salad. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of acidity to balance the full flavor of the dressing. Perfectly sized celery so no bite felt like too much work to crunch through. The apples were sliced paper thin and had a tartness that complimented the entire every forkful. The golden rice was so tasty--delicate pieces of crab lumped into perfectly cooked rice. Definitely a winner. My wife had the steelhead which was one of the best fish dishes I've ever had. The broth was so rich and flavorful, fish was perfectly Cooked and tasted incredibly fresh. Each bite of clam, bacon and potato were incredible. Such a rewarding dish and never overpowering in cream sauce. I had to try their burger--wow, wow, wow. Greasy enough to be legit yet did not fall apart. The cheese was melted perfectly into every meaty bacon laced bite. The thin sliced onion complimented instead of took over and the bun was a perfect vehicle to hold that awesome flavor in place. Drinks were great, service outstanding. A restaurant that Atlanta should be very proud of.
(5)Nancy R.
Street parking sucks but the restaurant is great! Don't let that deter you from coming here. Also, my friend and I had to google a lot of the words on their menu prior to coming, so that we had an idea of what to order. Be advised, the server that we had was very patient and answered all our questions. FOOD: After a few suggestions from our server, I started with the appetizer flott tuna tonnato, lomo, bottarga, arugula, pickled eggplant, fry bread, which is shaved tuna dried with slivers of pickled eggplant with a creamy sauce. Delicious! I would've liked a larger portion of that for my dinner. For dinner, I had the escolar en cocotte, paddlefish roe, potato, savoy cabbage, cippolini onion which is a fish cooked in a soupy sauce with potatoes, baby onions, cabbage and roe. I didn't this dish would come out like this but I was pleasantly surprised that all the flavors tasted good together. Overall, this place is awesome!
(4)Nicholas G.
Come early. Awesome food. Laid back. Try the burger if they don't sell out. Best in the city.
(5)Richard H.
Great ambiance, located in one if the older neighborhoods in Atlanta, lots of white, decorated with antler mounts as you would suspect from the name. But it's probably one of the best bars to grab a fine dinner, and has a loyal following of locals. All of the bartenders are awesome, so very good service. Plus, not hard to get a seat or table. Very creative and dependable cuisine. I usually love everything I order, and it holds up to the finer restaurants I have been to (including Michelin-starred). I recently had the pork shoulder roast with padron peppers and wild chanterelles and it was excellent. But I've also had several of their fish dishes and the duck confit and greatly enjoyed each.
(4)Alan J.
Amazing food. Service is a little slow verb with open tables. Gaelic shrimp and rabbit rillettes were delicious.
(4)Stephie Z.
Their menu changes daily so its not really worth it to describe the food in detail, but the hot chicken small plate I had during this last visit (apparently a remnant from Mondays fried chicken night) was delightfully delicious. It's one piece of fried and dipped in spicy sauce chicken atop a thick slice of buttered toasted bread and topped by some fresh pickles slices and a sprig of dill. This and a side makes for an amazing meal. Cheers to the good service provided by server and bartender. I have never had a bad meal here. The only thing I would caution is that the menu has a lot of 4 leggers that sneak their way in to dishes so if you are a veg your options will be limited.
(5)Kevin J.
One Eared Stag is aptly named with half of the menu missing a bit of it's counterpart. The dishes are unique with simple flavors stemming from fish and game on the menu. I think it's best to describe this place as an upbeat camping experience. The decor is well established and simple with clean lines and low-lights. The menu, although extensive reminds me of hunting your meals in the wilderness and throwing your meal on a plate. Half the dishes come with a piece of toast or bread and the other half skips the deboning or skinning of any meat. A vital piece of information missing from the vocabulary. I wish that the refinement was there for a 4th star addition but this place is still lacking. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. The best part about this restaurant has to be the drinks. So stop on in and grab a wet one. Then you can judge for yourself.
(3)Gabriella H.
While my husband had some issues with the name of the restaurant (adamantly insisting "One Eyed Stag" sounded cooler), we took no issue with the food itself. After a long drive from Nashville, this was our first stop for a late brunch. It was disconcertingly quiet at 12:30. The lack of people made me a bit wary, but this only translated to cheery and quick service. Michael had the duck confit, and I ordered the shrimp, grits, sofrito, ham, and poached egg. His dish was delicious, and mine, I have to say, was probably the best version of shrimp and grits I've ever had. All of the components worked really well together, and my only complaint was that there was not enough grits (or maybe I needed bread?) to accommodate all of the saucy goodness on my plate! (It was a very, very saucy shrimp and grits.) We ended the meal with a very generous serving of yummy and warm vanilla donuts. The place gets four stars because, aside from my dish, everything else was what you would expect from a yummy hipster brunch spot. It was satisfyingly good rather than "must come back tomorrow!" Also, they were out of the ingredients for the first cocktail I ordered which didn't make sense because I recognized every component of the drink, and they can all be found at the typical large-scale liquor store. Would I go again? If I lived in ATL, I think it would make my list of brunch places on rotation, but as a tourist, I'm ready to stop by someplace new next time.
(4)Greg R.
I went there last night with a group of my family. I'd never heard of this place before. The place has the unusual decor of stuffed animal heads. You must ask the server the story behind the name of the establishment. The menu,,, can be difficult to to understand so be prepared to discuss it with your server. The presentation of all the food items was great. Lots of different flavors threw in the mix of the foods. So, if your looking for something a little different then this is a place to try. One con I have is the price. I was not expecting a bowl of collard greens to cost SIX bucks. They were sweet, spicey and full of meat pieces but a little pricey. It was fun to have went but I can't see this as a regular hang out spot.
(3)Vickie T.
I feel like if a restaurant/bar is open it should serve food. How misleading is 11 to 11? If you mostly want to drink this is your place. If you want food... Hmmm call ahead to make sure they are cooking. They had great reviews on yelp but I question if the eaters were just drunk or if the food is actually good. For myself I enjoy food. Had I known they stop serving food and only serve alcohol I would not have driven an hour and half to attempt their food. Not to mention I was told the kitchen closes at 3 and I arrived at 2:45 which is just annoying as it does not tell you that the kitchen closes on yelp. Ugh. Would have liked to try it but my 2 minute encounter, I was not impressed. Doubt if I would try to eat here.
(2)Rob S.
We enjoyed the food but thought the service was lacking. Perfect example: Server: Do you know what you would like to eat? Me: It's our first time here, can you recommend a couple of small plates to get us started while we look over the menu? Server: Well, is there anything you don't like to eat? Me: I am not a fan of organ meats, liver for example. Server: Uh, well that's not an issue because we don't serve that type of thing here. Me: (dead air as I look down at the menu and see two small plates that incorporate liver). Ok, any other suggestions? Overall, service was abrupt and generally unhelpful. But the food was good. Maybe our server was having an off night.
(3)Cameron G.
Fantastic food. I was pleased to see that they had a good vegetarian option. Usually expensive/fancy places like this either don't have a vegetarian meal or offer the most boring meal imaginable. This isn't the case for OES.
(5)Carrie B.
While it's a pricey joint, I'm definitely a fan of OES! They have a pretty great cocktail and wine list and just on the Pork Shank and Chicken Liver Parfait with Green Tomato Jam I would give them 5-stars! The service has always been great for us, very attentive and professional, offering suggestions that have generally hit the mark. We have tended to go for larger groups and I've always been impressed with their handling of such.
(5)Lisa L.
I had my first experience at One Eared Stag yesterday and I'll definitely be back for lunch and/or dinner. Brunch was superb and I think this might be my new "go to" spot for a weekend mid-day meal, for a couple reasons. I met some girlfriends yesterday at noon and we were seated right away. I'm a fan of One Eared Stag's casual, homey, country atmosphere. Maybe it's because I grew up in Iowa and had a lot of farmer relatives, but it just says "family" to me with all the white and the wood and the jars of pickled this and that on the shelves. We started with coffee as we browsed the menu of interesting items. One of my friends asked about the Fried Izzy's Scamorza (ya mama's a Scamorza!) and our server explained that it was the chef's interpretation of mozzarella cheese sticks, using smoked mozzarella. How delightful! There were some other quirky menu items, but I zoned in on the 2 Black Pepper Biscuits & Country Sausage Gravy. I confess I was skeptical about a small plates brunch, especially since everything was so inexpensive, and I pictured a couple of miniature biscuits with a ladle of gravy. So, to be on the safe side I ordered the Two Featherwise Farms Pasteurized Eggs, cooked over easy. I appreciate value when dining out and let me tell you, I sure got my money's worth with this $10 meal. I got 2 full-sized biscuits with a generous portion of creamy, silky, well-seasoned, sausage-packed gravy. My eggs were cooked perfectly medium and were the ideal accompaniment to the biscuits and gravy. Talk about stick to your ribs. I didn't want to stop eating this meal, even though I was full halfway through it. We all ordered the biscuits but my friends also went for the Anson Mill Grits with Marrow Butter and the Eden Farms Berkshire Bacon. Those grits, y'all... so decadent with that marrow butter. They're almost sinful. The bacon was delicious...thick cut yet crispy. Interestingly enough, One Eared Stag advertised their brunch and Falcon's game on their Facebook page, and it seemed odd that there would be TVs there. At first, I thought it a weird combination, but after eating there I could totally see myself lounging around for a few hours, sipping on Bloody Marys while cheering on the Falcons. Ideally, I could wear my pajamas like I would at home. ...Wonder if that's an option. I don't normally give out 5 stars to a place at which I've only dined once. But One Eared Stag has me hooked on their comfortable atmosphere, their playful approach to food with quality ingredients, their generous portions, friendly service and fair prices. I'm really looking forward to spending more time here.
(5)Jason D.
Visited here with a couple of foodie friends for lunch. There weren't a lot of people there, so it was quiet and nice. Service was great. I ordered the hanger steak with mixed greens, and it was very tasty. Meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned perfectly. Loved the interior and can't really think of anything to complain about. I'll definitely be back.
(5)Kristin P.
I loved One Eared Stag! I decided to take my boyfriend here for his birthday and I'm very glad I did. We had a delicious dinner (I had the swordfish and he had the fried chicken) and the portions were huge, the prices were reasonable, and our waiter was nothing but helpful and friendly. The one thing I have to complain about is that I called ahead and said it was for a birthday dinner and that they could bring out a chocolate dessert (I was willing to pay for it obviously) at the end with a candle. Unfortunately, when we arrived and I told the hostess the name the reservation was under - she didn't even look at her book (I guess because it wasn't busy?) and just took us to a table. The waiter never mentioned my boyfriends birthday and we had to order the dessert just like it was a normal night. Since this restaurant is above my usual price point and it was definitely a splurge meal, that was the only dissapointment. We had our extra food boxed up and like I said service was excellent. I love that they change their menu daily and take advantage of local produce and meat. I would definitely come here again!
(5)Pedro S.
The hidden gem in Atlanta dining. The menu has some of the most clearly articulated flavor profiles anywhere to be found. Also, try the mussels! Easily the best I've ever had.
(5)Sarah N.
I have to admit, I was feeling a little bitter when I walked into One Eared Stag. I have been harboring irrational hopes that Shaun's would magically appear back there one day and wasn't quite ready to let go. Until I walked in the door, that is. The environment was warm and cozy, the staff fun and attentive and the food excellent. I've almost forgotten about Shaun's duck fat fries...almost... Drinks: strong wine list, great cocktails (I'd recommend the Apple Brandy on a cold night for sure). Apps: We had the beet salad (the only dish of the night that I didn't care for), the chicken liver pate (excellent), and the pasteurized egg (hollandaise sauce? yes, please!) Meals: I ordered the dog snapper (excellent, albeit a little spicier than I thought it would be), and the table also had the duck (cooked very well with stellar polenta), and the hanger steak (cooked perfectly and really well balanced by the parsnip puree). They didn't have a vegetarian entree on the menu and when we asked our server about it, he had the kitchen make a fabulous dish with veggies, quinoa and a succulent sauce - arguably the best meal at the table. Sides: the brussels sprouts were very well done as was the broccoli. If we had more room in our stomachs (and on the table at that point), I think we would have doubled up on these. Dessert: the only part of the meal that fell a little flat. The rice pudding was pretty standard, as was the pecan pie. The pot de creme was solid, although chocolate isn't really my thing. Service: Our server (Joe, I believe) was incredibly patient, attentive and relaxed. If the rest of the team is like him, I am extremely impressed. Parking: street parking can be a little tricky to find and, unless I missed something, they do not offer valet during the week.
(4)Jeff M.
There are many things I like about One Eared Stag, but there are two things that I love: the patio and the bacon. The outdoor seating area is behind the main dining areas, away from the street. On a Sunday morning in particular, there's something great about breathing in fresh air but at the same time have some degree of seclusion. Furniture outside is, well, patio furniture. You may need to fold a few napkins to keep the table sturdy and may have the occasional fly. My meal consisted of a fresh, local salad that was simple and delicious. Two cold water oysters from Martha's Vineyard and British Columbia were very good as well. But then came the main event: a BLT with River View Farms house-cured bacon. This is not your traditional BLT and this is no run-of-the-mill bacon. The thick-cut and juicy bacon turns the knob to eleven. Add pork fat mayo and a fried egg and there you have it: a damn excellent sandwich. As for a side, I'm a sucker for onion rings. They are really good here too. There is some deliciousness going on here!
(4)Vanessa T.
Alls I'm gonna say is this here establishment altered my opinion of sardines. I've got to be honest, I've never even messed with the canned variety. But some tragic office lunch room encounters turned me off to even trying to uncover a good side to the oft-maligned fish -- fresh or not. I sampled One Eared Stag's rendition of sardines and I can assure you my now deceased, bad ass, one eared cat [no relation to the one eared stag], would have rightfully battled me for eating privileges. That said, these fish are hella bony and I just don't have the time or inclination to remove spines. But tasty? Yes. If they came without the whole internal skeletal structure, I'd go get them right now. The tomato gazpacho was the antidote for a hot summer afternoon: fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. It brought my internal temperature down enough that I had to bring it back up with the chicharrones. Their deep fried pork rinds were reminiscent of bubble wrap, airy pockets waiting to get smashed by willing teeth [I don't pop bubble wrap with my teeth. I use my hands. This is a fucked up metaphor]. They were a little cumbersome to eat because they were so big and the little vinegar filled mason jars were so small, but I turned it into an Olympic sport. Their newly unveiled dinner options demand return visits. Not to mention, there's still plenty of lunch options I still need to explore, like the lobster roll [and the pork belly. And the soft shell crab].
(4)Kristy V.
Wanted to like it because I liked the ambiance which lured me in. Spacious, nice lighting, convenient local hidden gem feel but a gem it was not. Started with the some oysters that had a bit of fishiness to them, next was the cold soup and the entree was fish which looked like a dead bird covered in salt. We actually returned the entrée and left. If you like salty and meat, meat, meat this is the place. The two stars is for the good wine and decor.
(2)Barbara D.
I was wary of this place because of the abundance of meat on its menu. But it's actually a very well rounded place that makes great dishes, even when that dish is a small plate appetizer. Warm almonds & olives sound boring but I guarantee you'll be scraping the bottom of the bowl looking for more. They complement the cured meats plate, which gives you a sampling of different thinly sliced animal bits. I wasn't personally a fan of the beer mustard it came with, which was very strong and almost sour to taste, but I can see the appeal for others. The scallops were very light and not too salty (a fault of lots of other places) and the hanging tender was one of the best pieces of steak I've ever had (only one other place I've been to in Wisconsin rivals it). The restaurant is warm and feels like one big lazy alcohol hazy dinner party. I didn't see anyone on a date actually, mostly just people in small groups of friends, although there is a bar you can sit at too. For dessert I had the vanilla tart with pecans, which was a perfect balance of flavors - not too sweet, not too heavy on the tongue - just like the rest of the meal. If I could say one thing to this place it would be: Brb. Wait for me.
(5)Tom C.
This is a good restaurant, and it's worth going to. The food is very interesting and adventurous. Last night, I went there with a small group (it was a Tuesday night) and found an essentially empty restaurant. We were greeted immediately, and chose a table by the large front windows. The drinks are good - I had a "blue bourbon" which was a bourbon drink with a blueberry reduction that was not sweet and very good. The wine list is fine and reasonably priced. We had a Willamette Valley pinot noir, for $39. I ate a frisee salad and a "seafood stew" (which was basically a thick bouillabaisse). These were both good, though the frisee salad had a little too much bite to it. But, everything was good. The bouillabaisse was interesting and had some complex features (an interesting, thick tomato base, coupled with slices of fingerling potatoes and some hints of fennel). Dessert stinks. We split a dark chocolate brownie, which tasted like something out of a box, that had been sitting out of the box on the counter for a while. They definitely need to step this part of their game up. Now, the one thing that emerges on the Yelp reviews as a source of variability is the service, and these reviews are spot on. The service is what I could all quirky. We were greeted and seated right away. The waiter was a bit confused throughout the meal. In hindsight, I think this may have to do with the fact that the place has no menu. This must be challenging for the waiter. However, there were other quirky things, like the offer to see a dessert menu, to then be later informed there was no dessert menu. The waiter also kept coming over and filling up our wine glasses. I was still drinking my cocktail, so by the time I got around to my wine glass, it was....shall we say...full. But, if you can overlook these features of the service and go for a nice meal, it's very worth it. Total dinner, before tip, for four people, with drinks and a bottle of wine: $210.
(3)Donald L.
A disappointing experience for a restaurant that may be good. In the middle of the week we began our weekly debate over where to go for dinner Friday night. After a long discussion we settled on the One Eared Stag in an effort to check the "hot chicken" off the list of must have dishes in Atlanta. When Friday night arrived we drove over anticipating a delightful dinner. Upon arrival we noted that the "hot chicken" was not on the menu. It is one of those places where the menu changes often and the hot chicken is only available a few times a week. Not this Friday. Ok, no problem. We settled on a meat plate app with pickled veggies. Seemed awesome and then also ordered the spinalis and the squab. When the squab arrived it had been sprinkled with jalapeño peppers and was very spicy even for me. Julie doesn't like peppers and was surprised that it had them because it wasn't listed on the menu as having peppers or being spicy. No problem, we swapped plates and she had the spinalis and I had the hot pepper squab. After the main we settled on a brown butter sponge cake which was buttery and sugary and delightful. We also had a coffee where I was again disappointed to learn that that they don't serve artificial sweetener. At the end of the evening, I felt like I had what they wanted not what I wanted. The mains were not what we went for and then when we settled for our second choice they were prepared off menu and not to our liking. The final insult was that I couldn't even get a get a decent cup of coffee. I'm all for pretentiousness and adventure when the meal is a pleasant experience, unfortunately this was not.
(2)Charlene W.
At the end of March, I went to One Eared Stag for Inman Park Restaurant Week. I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while, so I was glad to finally have the chance. The restaurant itself was nicely laid out and the back patio would be great for a summer meal. As with most restaurant week menus, it was a limited selection of their normal menu with a few special items thrown in. At $25, this menu was a great bargain. I started off with the duck liver parfait with rhubarb relish and toast and my friend had the pork chicharone with powdered kimchi. Both of the portions were large for an appetizer. I didn't have nearly enough toast to finish the plate and the rhubarb relish went perfectly with the foie gras. I ended up taking home the remaining foie gras. The pork chicharone was airy and crisp and the kimchi powder really helped give it the flavoring it needed. I preferred my dish to the chicharone, which I felt would've been a little one note for such a large portion -- both were excellent though. For the entree, both my friend and I got the beef wellingtongue -- a play on beef wellingtons using minced beef tongue. It was a fun twist to a classic dish and I thought the beef tongue worked perfectly. The puff pastry on the outside was fluffy and light, but the bordelaise sauce was a little on the salty side. Overall though, I thought the dish was well executed, creative, and delicious. Finally for dessert, I had the vanilla panna cotta with preserved peach. I'm a huge fan of panna cotta, so I couldn't resist the urge to order it. The taste was absolutely phenomenal. While I liked the presentation in the mason jar aesthetically, I felt like it was impractical to dig the panna cotta out of the jar. Trying to cut up the peach on top of the panna cotta with my spoon was also difficult. My friend had the apple buckle with vanilla cream, which was good too. While a more predictable dessert, it was done extremely well and the vanilla cream really amazing. The large servings, delicious and creative dishes really make this place remarkable. The back patio would be the perfect place to have some drinks and share a few plates with some friends. I will definitely return to One Eared Stag -- both to sample the normal menu and for restaurant week.
(5)E L.
I've been looking forward to trying this place for months. I'm still looking forward to trying it for dinner. But I really enjoyed the brunch here. I was shocked that there was NO WAIT at noon on a Sunday. I love the space. We ended up in the corner by the window which was absolutely perfect for a drizzly day (see if you can plan that ;) ). The food was excellent. I had the sausage and polenta plate and ordered a side of biscuits. First of all, they give you TWO not one (so I could take it home and eat it an hour later!) and they were incredible. Second of all, the portion on the main plate was pretty serious too and I'm a big eater. Wonderful French press coffee with multiple blends to choose from. And great service from gorgeous people. Can't wait to come back.
(5)Sophie H.
Finally got a chance to try this place. Quite good! The celery salad has to be one of the tastiest salads I have eaten in a long time - yes a celery salad - it's that good. The pork belly lettuce wraps were awesome and the duck entree was tender and perfectly seasoned. The duck liver parfait and bone marrow were also very tasty. Definitely will be back - great place to sit and relax while you nosh - everything is made to order fresh.
(4)Tramaine W.
I really wanted to rate this place highly, it had all the signs of a place I would rate highly. Chic decor, friendly staff, and other high reviews on Yelp. Sadly this review is lacking because of the food and that's what you're most interested in, right? The flavor just didn't do it for me. I wouldn't be surprised if someone else gobbled his stuff up but my taste buds were not impressed or happy. I pretty much had to force myself to try to finish my food, I didn't finish btw. I had the BLT and the chickpea fries. The chickpea fries were interesting but not tasty. The bacon in the BLT was too overpowering and the egg yolk running on my bread did nothing for me. So there is my humble review, the flavor profile and new age menu doesn't work for me.
(2)Judy C.
Have eaten very good meals here but tonight I was disappointed in my entree of duck leg and thigh, very tough and chewy. The waiter made it sound much better than it was. My cocktail was skimpy in size, and quail (fried) was like buffalo wings but way more expensive. I told the waiter and a manager of my concerns, nobody seemed to care or offer to do anything.
(2)Jennifer B.
Had a great dinner last night with the girlfriends. When I first sat down after a challenging work day, I looked at the menu and thought, there is nothing on this menu that appeals to me. Boy, was I wrong. I ate things I've never before considered - fried smelt? Delicious. Peppers with sesame seeds - I couldn't stop eating them. Trotter fritters? What is that even? It's yummy. I also had some more familiar and also delicious food - the summer salad was perfection - almonds, chunks of bacon, cherry tomatoes and soft lettuce. They also had a dish of just perfect heirloom tomatoes. And though they don't have a lot of desserts, we enjoyed two of them - a preserved strawberries shortcake and churros? fried doughnut strips with a chocolate ganache sauce. Add to that a darling, helpful and patient waiter plus a nice little wine list - and of course great girlfriend conversations and it all = a surprisingly perfect Monday evening out. The place is also very clean and pretty - clean as in clean lines and simple but very nice.
(4)osaga m.
So disrespectful. Got there at 10:50 and waited just outside the door for them to open. A few servers were outside setting up chairs. Just at 11 when they opened someone comes to the door and I'm expecting them to unlock the door and instead they post a handwritten sign that says "open @ 11:30". They didn't even give us the decency to come out and apologize for making us wait. This is consistent with their service. The food is fantastic, especially the burger, but when you snub a customer you get one star. The service as usual fails.
(1)Laura M.
I love this place! I got the Scoutmob deal for a 3 course meal with a beer for $30 and I left very happy. I sat at the bar with my friend and the bar tender was great! He was funny and very accommodating. I am an adventurous eater and appreciate different foods done in an interesting way. The interior was decorated for Christmas and it looked great. I wish it was closer to where I live so I could go there much more often.
(5)Charles S.
I ate at the Stag with four business colleagues so there was no tasting off each other's plates. The fried shrimp head appetizer is exactly what it says: shrimp heads friend t a crisp. A note from your doctor ought to be required before you order fried shrimp heads. The portion was huge (after all they are serving you something they would have thrown away otherwise). It was great for the first few minutes, until I realized that you can take anything -- okra, green tomatoes, potatoes, shrimp heads, potatoes -- and make it edible by frying it up and putting enough salt on it. I was envious of the friend to my left who was slurping down oysters on the half shell. The whole grilled yellow tail snapper was an excellent main course. Two of my colleagues had the skirt steak and said it was the best they had ever had. One Eared Stag -- there's a stuffed stag with one ear hanging over the bar -- was lovely. Nice service, Good waiter. Good company. Quiet enough to talk. Plenty of street parking.
(4)Jill-ann C.
I've been here three times now and all three times I had great food and service. I still have dreams about the curried okra from the first visit although it is no longer on the menu. The dining room is charming and the bar is a hipster haven. At least I'm told it is. As I've from Seattle, I don't really know what a hipster is. The champagne cocktail was perfection, by the way. If you like bourbon, One Eared Stag is your new home. If you like adventurous dishes, welcome home. If you're a vegetarian, well...good luck with that.
(5)Michelle T.
Was here in Sept 2013, so I'm sure the menu has changed. Enjoyed this delicious bean salad and split the lasagna for two. Fun upscale bar type atmosphere.
(5)Organic Wax A.
Over price, over rated, ordinary place. Waffle House offers better brunch menu.
(1)Delaine R.
Great food!
(5)Sally W.
Fabulous soup, not the place for a quiet dinner! Adventurous selection of meats. Dessert was tremendous. Ok the trout was horrible- but the other people in my party had the tongue and loved it. I would definitely go back! Thanks!
(4)Casey R.
The food was delicious. Amazing..can't wait to come back. Although..our food didn't come out as was supposed to, it was a good experience. Delicious
(4)Hendrik F.
The rudeness of the hostess (the brunette, working on the evening of July 26th) helped spoil what might otherwise have been a nice dining experience: having made a confirmed reservation via opentable, said hostess insisted upon our arrival that she had no reservation on record, and seemed terribly inconvenienced by the situation - and offered little by way of alternatives, even after we showed her the confirmation message. After trying to fob us off by seating us in the uncomfortable bar-area tables with metal stools we asked to be moved to the dining room. She begrudgingly and laconically obliged. When thanking her for her troubles (at point blank range) she ignored me with obvious and conscious disdain as shed brushed past within a foot. When repeating my "thank you" as she rudely walked past with averted gaze, she merely threw out a "yep" over her disinterested shoulder. Our waiter was very gracious, and the tuna collar phenomenal. Unfortunately, despite the good food, this hostess has left a most unpleasant taste with us , which we are likely to remember far longer than that of the tasty meal.
(3)Rich G.
I went back to One-Eared two other times. First, we took a great friend of ours who was visiting from out of town. She loved it. The food was equally awesome. But the other time I just stopped in for a quick lunch whilst literally waiting for the bus. No kidding. Warm chicken salad sandwich on croissant and a side was awesome. I had an appetizer of warm olives and almonds in rosemary infused olive oil. Ho-lee crap! Go. Go back. And go back again.
(5)B R.
This place totally sucks!we were there for a total of four hours and never ate ! I paid a sitter to come here! we had a reservation for 815 until nine. We placed our orders right away however at 11 pm dinner still had not arrived! Yes two hours later no dinner!!! The waitstaff was totally terrible they never provided any updates or stop by the manager was sarcastic and not apologetic and fat tea made excuses about the kitchen being small and the Inman Park festival being the next day what the F? What does a festival that next-day have to do with the dinner right now? After waiting another 30 minutes the booth I was with decided to just leave! We did have some drinks so they were selling out by Bill and realize they tried to charge us for the entrées we never got! Nice try! What kind of restaurant tries to steal money from customers for things they never got! I can't speak to the quality of the food since I never got it !the service here is unbelievably terrible I cannot believe that this place is in business given the way they do their customers I will never ever come here again!
(1)Ty M.
Small plates were world class--'six star' worthy. The radishes with marrow butter was perhaps the best dish I've ever had in Atlanta; the beef tartar and red shrimp were not far behind. The entrees were very good but did not measure up. The service was warm, and we could tell our waiter was proud of his establishment. Was a very good feeling.
(5)Wendy G.
My boyfriend and I recently went to dinner at One Eared Stag, something I planned as our Valentine's dinner, since my boyfriend is a chef and is a huge fan of offal. I had heard nothing but amazing things about the dining experience there and we were both so excited to finally try it out. I have to say, having dined out at many restaurants in Atlanta, my experience at One Eared Stag is probably the worst I've ever had. Between the service, cleanliness and general food preparation, we will never go back to eat there again, it was truly terrible. It started out nice enough - we were seated and our server Sonya K gave us menus. We ordered some starters (Welsh Rarebit and Rabbit) and our main courses (Pig Trotter and Scallops) and settled in for a nice dinner out. Another server came to our table, seemingly confused and acting strange - asking us if we had menus and if we needed them. She was blond with a Rockabilly look about her. We let her know we had already ordered and she wandered off. Odd, but maybe she was just being proactive to make sure we had been waited on. Better to be asked twice than not at all. As our server Sonya K walked about the restaurant, she made these really loud sound effect like noises as she walked by our table - like 'BLOOOOOP". It was really, really off-putting and just plain odd. She did this 3-4 times around us, I could hear her doing it down the hallway to the bathroom as well. Starters were fine, then we got to the entree. As Sonya was putting my plate in front of me - she says 'If you don't like this, I can get you something else'. What? She basically intimated that I wouldn't like what was served and again - really weird. Then my boyfriend cuts into his trotter, and it's full of bones. He's had trotter many times and at barbecue places and soul kitchens, it tends to have bones, but at places like One Eared Stag - a 4 star AJC reviewed restaurant - it should have been deboned. He asked Sonya to send it back to the kitchen and that he would like to order something else. She said 'Whatever you order is going to take a really long time to make' trying to talk him out of sending the dish back. He suggested a couple different entrees as alternatives and she shot them all down citing that it would take too long to cook. He got very frustrated and then asked her to pick something for him - but she had no suggestions. He then offered up ordering an appetizer instead - the mussels. As as a chef he knows it takes 3 minutes to fire up a plate of mussels and she again said - 'Yeah, that is going to take a really long time too' and left with the trotter dish. She then came back to the table about 5-10 mins later and brought the trotter dish back and said 'The chef says the bones are only on the one side, so you can eat the other side'. At this point it was either eat this returned dish or nothing at all - so we tried to make the best of it. I looked around for a manager, there was none to be found. Having worked in the restaurant industry for more than 10 years, he was shocked at how bad our server was and that the chef would send a dish back to the table and tell him to 'eat around the bones'. My dish was okay, it was 3 scallops that would normally be an appetizer - but sliced in half to make it look like an entree. The puree was nice, but it's definitely not a $30 dish. We did not order dessert, we looked around again for a manager as we were leaving - but no one was at the host stand or could be found. I went to the bathroom before we left and it was not clean. There was pee on the seat and it was generally dirty. I even sent an email to the restaurant to let them know about our experience there and received no response. We paid $100 for a truly terrible dining experience and we will not be back.
(1)Julia R.
You'll never find me quoting ESPN, or any other sports-themed show for that matter. However, the only thing that comes to mind is the NFL Monday Night Countdown's segment, "C'MON MAN," when I think about my dining experience at One Eared Stag. Tucked away on Edgewood Ave in a cute, quaint, Atlanta neighborhood surrounded by nice homes with large Southern porches, the restaurant oozes with warmth. Its massive mounted game on the walls near the bar and the "feels-like-home" dining area were perfect for our party of lucky number 13. For a Saturday night, I was surprised to see a significant number of open tables but reveled in the fact that I didn't have to shout in order to converse with my neighbor since overall, it was pretty quiet. I started with a glass of Livio Felluga Vertigo 2010, an unassuming red wine recommended by the waitstaff. At $15 per glass, I expected it to knock my proverbial socks off. If I had been wearing socks, let's just say that they would've remained on. The wine was magnificent, don't get me wrong...and $15 isn't that much for a glass of good wine. However, after consulting my Vivino app and realizing that I could have bought an entire bottle at Whole Foods for $13, I just felt duped. Maybe if I were more of a "wine snob," I could have avoided this road hazard from the get-go...but all I really have to say is, "C'MON MAN!" The dinner menu was stunning--combinations of ingredients and imagined tastes and textures that made me extremely eager to dive right in. The menu changes daily so there are no "specials"...EVERYTHING is special. My husband opted for the duck breast seared medium with Brussels sprouts and I chose the steamed escolar with black pepper hummus. The food was brilliantly (and perfectly) prepared. All of the ingredients were amazingly fresh and everything was prepared on order. So why only 3 stars you ask? If I leave a restaurant hungry after eating a meal, something is wrong. If I can potentially consume 2 entrees at one sitting, something is wrong. At ~$30-40 per entree, I would at least expect to feel satiated after a meal and having stalked the food scene in Atlanta for 3 years now, I know that this is possible at many a wonderful dining establishment. The value is sincerely lacking and despite fair warning from a good friend and fellow Yelper, at the end of the meal all I could say was, "C'MON MAN!" After rereading some of the Yelp reviews, I may give this place a second chance for brunch as it sounds fantastic from what the community has posted. If I do take the leap of faith, I can only hope that I'm left saying, "WAY TO GO, MAN!" instead. I don't really watch much ESPN anyway.
(3)Jon W.
The ultimate brunch spot. But make sure you have enough time to wait and enjoy your food because it does take a while to cook. I sampled most everything they had there, from the pigeon peas, rabbitt rillette, the anson mill grits (best grits ever!), and the chicken and waffles. This place doesn't disappoint, my taste buds loved the flavor of all the brunch items. Oh, order the Chefs Special ... it comes with a can of Schlitz and you get a great sample of a wide variety of food (extra bonus points).
(5)Sheria J.
Dine at One Eared Stag today for brunch. Walked in to very busy restaurant at first I was overwhelmed, but my partner and I decided what the hell lets give this place a shot. I've heard mixed reviews, but you will never know until you've actually tried. Besides, I wasn't getting back in my car looking for another place to go. Being once in the restaurant business myself, I do understand the frustration of a busy shift so I didn't let the fullness of the place deter me. It did take a while to be seated, but if you want to really eat you will wait so we did. Our server, Sonya was a little flustered when she did approach, but she did indicate that she would be right with us. When she did finally come back to the table she appologize and continued with service. Deep down I will say I was a little bothered, but an apology will go along along way, especially with me. So, to continue, my partner and I both ordered the Fabulous Chef's Breakfast! Applause to the Chef. Oh, by the way it came with a Shliz, if I spelled that right. Any way... to get to the point of this post, is to say that my over all experience of The Stag... hectic, loud, but for filling. To my servers there, I did feel for them, from the looks of things it must have been a day. But great job to my server and the others, she did a wonderful job considering how busy they were. I was once there. There are stll some of us out there that understand what you are going through. So all you need to do when dining at The Stag, is to just have patience, because once you receive your meal, you will be in HEAVEN! Besides, that is what we're there for!!!
(4)Amy T.
One of my favorite spots in atlanta. Food here is always innovative and exciting, stuff you wouldnt see on a menu at any other place. Great brunch and lunch menus too. As an added plus, i've seen robert phalen personally making the food in the kitchen every time i've been. Beautiful decor, attentive service and delicious drinks.
(5)Gina M.
It was my second time at One Eared Stag and was excited as our first experience was great. We had 8:30 reservations on a Thursday during restaurant week 2013 and were excited and eager to see the menu selection. Overall we were very pleased with the selection on the restaurant week menu and ordered off of that for $35 per person. Regarding the food and service, I would give it just an okay this go around. My boyfriends entree was way undercooked and he had sent it back. When the server brought it back to the table and he began to eat it we discovered that it was still very raw and inedible. Our server apologized, but offered nothing else to make this right. For the price and standard for this restaurant I was surprised and turned off of the lack of care from the server/establishment. In addition to that, the wait was on the longer side between courses which we chalked it up to a large party taking up the kitchen and most of the wait staff--we were there two and half hours in total. In the end we were disappointed that the experience wasn't stellar and that we didn't even enjoy our $130 dinner. We certainly don't mind spending that much, we just expect the overall food and experience to match up.
(2)Don W.
Update: after hearing about our experience, the manager refunded our entire bill -- a very nice gesture.
(3)Jennifer N.
Brunch on this past Sunday. I typically avoid Brunch menus since I despise eggs, but my friend wanted to eat here for the chef's special. I opted for the vanilla pancakes with bacon and butter. Oh my, there was so much. I think it was an 8 stack with bacon placed between each pancake. I could only eat half. I also didn't eat much of the bacon because it was thick and very fatty (not much meat on the bacon at all). The pancake syrup was very tasty. I did bring the other half home for breakfast on Monday. My friend had the chef's special. Everything on his plate looked great. He ate most of it. It also came with a can of Schlitz. The place was pretty empty at 1 so no waiting for a table which was nice. I want to go back to try dinner.
(3)V B.
Prior to our visit, I'd heard the One-Eared Stag had an inspired breakfast/brunch menu. However, we went there for an early dinner about 2 months ago, after my hair appointment with the amazing, goddess of hair, Marie, at Dada. I truly don't like to write a completely poor or negative review but, at times a bad meal, poor service, an intolerable amount of negligence and snobbery or a convergent combination of any of those, will demand a bit of brutal truth. The best thing (and maybe also one of the most bizarrely macabre things) about The One-Eared Stag for me was the fact that the namesake of the eatery is right there, staring down at you while you eat and drink, neither of which he can ever do again, poor soul. It was funny and not-so-much at the same time. The food was fair, pretty typical of the fare served at many of the more elevated gastropubs and casual New American Cuisine eateries elsewhere. We had an okay, albeit scant, charcuterie plate with 4 types of ham, crostini and 2 types of mustard as well as a smoked trout starter that was decent, but the specifics of which elude me at the moment - thus, not so memorable. Then we split the fried chicken entree, which is supposed to be a signature item on the menu. I believe the menu in general changes frequently, as it is a seasonal one in concept, and locally sourced. I appreciate the concept and the sourcing; I'd just prefer to see a bit more of that on the plate and less of it circling the drain of hipster, pedantic nonsense. But, onward... We are food lovers and have been to many restaurants of a similar ilk to One-Eared Stag. Some are phenomenal. Some are good, not great, but consistent. in rare cases, some are downright bad. Our experience at One-Eared Stag was close to the latter. We've also been blessed enough to be able to try food all over the world. I write the aforementioned caveats because we don't expect or want (most of the time) gargantuan portions of food on the plate. Yet, given the amount of elements listed to describe each dish we tried on the menu here, what we actually received was, quite honestly, paltry. Additionally, the chicken was over-seasoned and overcooked and that dish, also, seemed to be missing some of the elements it was advertised on the menu as having. We also tried a dessert that consisted of 2 teaspoons of ice cream, a very small piece of brittle and a tiny portion of cake. Had this dessert been created at a Michelin-starred restaurant, exquisite in its construction, content and delicacy - I would have been appreciative and my palate moved enough emotionally to accept the bill without cringing. But naught was the case. It was a decent little bite of something I couldn't fully appreciate because there wasn't enough of it to properly assess. Our server was a good guy - can't remember his name, but he wore glasses. He was the highlight of the evening, pleasant and low-key. The hostess - I guess she deserves the moniker - was too busy flitting about looking too cool and bored at the same time. She couldn't be bothered to actually seat us when we came in, another server did that. There was a guy floating around at the bar looking managerial and important - perhaps he was the owner - in either case, he was aloof and fairly rude to the Very Hungry Husband when we attempted to get some help with menus and questions. Oh - how could I forget - the menus for the dinner service weren't "ready", we were told when we sat down. So we waited a bit for those to be "ready". I'm assuming they were being printed due to changes or updates to the menu - understandable - but not so understandable after 5:30pm with dinner service about to start. We may return to try breakfast. But for now, a small bit of unsolicited advice to One-Eared Stag: you might try being a little less self-important and a put a little more on the plate and into making every patron feel like the experience was worth it when they receive the bill.
(2)Miglena I.
LOVE this place! The best little patio in the back and a few tables in front give it a neighborhood allure.. Feels a bit Viennese, or Zurich-like with its hard wood floors, and commune tables. Food is just outstanding! Menu changes seasonally and according to what the farms have delivered that day. Great surprises every day! Bar has a comprehensive Scotch menu. The wine choices are also special and delicious! Great great location and place for meeting friends (old and new). May be a bit loud for business meetings, but the conversation will circle around the food anyway, so business will have to wait! :)
(5)Antwanika S.
The food here was good, nothing amazing though. I heard they had the best fried chicken. It was good, but I've had better, especially in terms of seasoning. Service was great and the restaurant is cute. Oh get the champagne cocktail. It's good and strong for the price.
(3)Sean C.
I will start by saying One Eared Stag has an incredible menu. Unfortunately, that is not the only thing that makes a great restaurant. The service and atmosphere make it difficult to enjoy the experience. It is very loud and I had a hard time understanding the sever and conversation over dinner was minimal because my girlfriend and I got tired or repeating and talking over the tables around us. The service was ok at best. The menu has some interesting options, some offaly things that a novice diner may need some explanation of. This didn't happen. Nothing, not even a mention of the interesting selections. We ordered off the Restaurant Week Menu. Our first course arrive in a timely fashion and it was delicious (as i said incredible menu). I had the smelt and my date had the mussels. If you deiced to go, both are a must! The entree is where things really started to go south. We ordered all courses at the same time but our entrees arrives 45 min after our 1st course. I ordered the pork shoulder. It arrived pink and bloody in the center. It was cool to the touch. I asked the server if i could have it cooked to medium. When it came back it was still quite rare but I was hungry so I dove in. Half was edible, half was not. When I mentioned the server she said "Well, it was worth a shot". No comp on the check, no offer to remove my entree from the bill (or even a portion since I did eat half...). No drink or desert on the house. When going to a fine dinning restaurant and paying that kind of money for a meal, I expect perfection and can list a number of restaurants in the area that would have bent over backwards to make the customer fell, that despite the errors, they do appreciate our business and are truly embarrassed that a dish was inedible (even partially). This was the most unexceptable part of the experience. Desert was ok, but by this time I was so over the service and atmosphere. They could have coated it in gold leaf and i would have still been as disappointed. Next time I'm in the mood for adventurous eating, I will be taking my $120 dollars to Holeman & Fitch.
(2)Sean S.
Oops. I just ate the centerpiece. But it was delicious!
(4)Juichia C.
Pros: - Great atmosphere and interior decor - Good drinks and wine list - Interesting dishes - Friendly staff and good service - Frequent change in menu Cons: - we got 8 dishes including dessert in total, and only about half of them were great, the other half were underwhelming - menu item names use more "big" culinary words than necessary, so we literally had to ask the waiter what half the appetizer menu was - made reservation but weren't seated even close to on time - the cookies which came with the chocolate pot de creme dessert were HORRIBLE and tasted like body odor, no joke. even the waiter said "yea, i don't like those" when we inquired about what sort of cookies they are.... Recommends: - fried shrimp heads - black truffle risotto - duck breast Overall, a nice place to try out if you're into new, interesting foods.
(3)Sean L.
This was my first UYE event and wasn't sure what to expect. The restaurant itself is on the corner of a street across from Marta Inman Park-Reynoldstown Station. You can also park at the Marta station for free! The atmosphere is very inviting and the server was extremely friendly. He answered every question we had and even cracked a few jokes with us. The food itself was delicious! Poutine - a plateful of fries covered in gravy and was really good. Not too salty and didn't get too soggy from the gravy. Tuna tonnato - not what I had expected and it was definitely different. The tuna part is the sauce and you eat it with fry bread. Hot chicken - this was by far the best dish I had that night. The chicken was super juicy and tender with a really yummy seasoning that I would definitely go back for. Definitely get this if you can. Almonds & olives - I personally hate olives, but the way these were prepared I could eat them all night. The olives and almonds make a wonderful combination. Fried chicken - This is only served on Mondays. The chicken comes in three serving sizes half chicken ($13)/whole chicken ($20)/2 whole chickens ($30). When they brought out the chicken I thought they had made a mistake. It was a lot of chicken. I can usually eat a lot and I ordered only half a chicken and had leftovers for the next day. The chicken was good, the cauliflower puree that came with it was even better, but I would personally take the hot chicken over the fried chicken.
(4)Lucy W.
Distinctive flavors and high quality ingredients"..I returned to try dinner at One Eared Stag. Tried the grilled caesar salad, which was very weird and kind of skimpy...I liked the 6 minute egg with the runny yolk though. Vanilla soaked dates with pecans was very tasty...I heard that pecans could be foraged/stolen in Inman Park, wonder if these were?!? Entree- Hefty piece of sea bass was wonderfully cooked and simple, though the sour pickled corn didn't really compliment the fish. Fried collar of the sea bass was a dramatic presentation but I wasn't a huge fan. I did love the dessert though...my sweet tooth strikes again. Smooth chocolate pot de creme with cumin favored shortbread-like cookies...very unique but the flavors work well together. Service was excellent. The noise level was very loud, as the dining room and bar area was completely full.
(3)Dana L.
My husband and I went here last night to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. We live very close by and were waiting for an opportunity to try the place. We both started out with salads, he got the celery salad and I had the winter greens salad. Both were delicious! The celery was more on the tart side and the winter greens on the sweeter side. Both were full of ingredients that worked beautifully together--very sizable portions also. For my main course I got the fried chicken, which at only $12 for three large pieces and two sides was a steal. The grits were very buttery and creamy and the cauliflower was more like vegetables in disguise. I would have liked them to be a little less over prepared. My husband went with the chicken sausage and enjoyed his as well. The pork belly wasn't needed on the plate though. I also want to mention they have weekly wine specials and sell bottles for $20. The Spanish garnacha red wine we had we delicious and complemented our meal well. Our sever Adam was a delight!
(4)Ritch B.
Where Abbatoir left off with the snout-to-tail concept, One Eared Stag picked up. I'm adventurous and love stepping out of the box...but it needs to pay off. I have to say I was disappointed. I had fried shrimp heads. I'm from South Carolina. If shrimp heads were supposed to be eaten, we would have done it before. I just confirmed there's a reason that part is thrown out...it's just not the kind of thing you want to eat...even if it IS deep fried. The shrimp bisque (presumably where the good part of the shrimp was used) was unexpectedly salty and brusque. That's an odd way to describe food...but if you try it, you'll know what I mean. The bisque is served with fish roe on the side that...believe it or not...actually DECREASED the saltiness of the bisque itself and provided some balance to the dish. That said, the great majority of the bowl went back to the kitchen with the dirties after the rest of my table had sampled it and refused to finish it off. Not off to a good start, I followed up with the seafood/shellfish trifecta of mussels. They were fine. Not remotely as good as JCT's on the west side...but ok. My party of five went on a Thursday night. The sound level, even on a non-weekend night, was so loud I gave up trying to follow any conversation...and someone at the table actually had to request that the lighting be turned down to prevent blinding from a misaimed spotlight. I really sound high-maintenance now...and I'm REALLY not. Now for the good stuff...it's a beautiful space. I hate giving bad reviews.
(2)Linda S.
Such a gem; don't know why it doesn't get more "buzz." More than any other place I've eaten in Atlanta (or just about anywhere) I come away feeling that every single element on every plate has been carefully thought through to create a surprising, balanced, flavor experience. On our recent visit, the dining room was nearly empty at 6:30 on a Saturday, though there were several folks at the bar. We shared Kobe short rib tartare (perfect), smoked eel fritter (fine, with a great lemon curd sauce, but not as exotic and amazing as I'd hoped) and the duck breast entree (spectacular). Sharing the plate with the perfectly seared and seasoned duck were fresh, salty ramps, thinly sliced green tomatoes for a perfect hit of acid, sweet strawberries, earthy beets, and probably a couple of other things I'm forgetting. Cocktails are fine, wine list is great. Prices are high, portions are small. Atmosphere is relaxed and yet professionalism and high standards shine through. The menu offerings and overall experience are exceptional.
(5)scott b.
Place is nice. Service is pleasant. Wife's gazpacho was fine. My garlic shrimp tasted good though I see no reason to serve them with the heads on, but that is just a personal preference. As an entree we decided to go with a cool sounding grilled tuna. Holy catnip Batman, it was cat food. I don't mean kind of like cat food. I think it could have come from a cat food can. Really thin, slimed, not a char mark to be found. Taste was so offensive we both pushed our plates away, paid and left. I actually got pizza with garlic and sausage from Fellini's to try and get the taste out of my mouth. Every single MRE I ate in boot camp was superior to that tuna.
(1)Jared O.
I've been unmotivated to review places for a while, but One Eared Stag has given me reason. I came here MLK day with zero expectations b/c I knew virtually nothing about the place (other than that there was some buzz about it). After reading through the menu, I came to the conclusion that this was just another mid-range New American restaurant that would be good but not great. Boy was I wrong. The appetizer course was perfect. My favorite dish was vanilla-soaked dates with bleu cheese, walnuts, and serrano ham (believe it or not I didn't even have the ham and it was *still* incredible). The grilled caesar and other dishes were also very well executed. Oh and the bread was fantastic! For my main I ordered the veggie plate. I have an issue with veggie plates. Most restaurants that offer a veggie plate give a description like "fresh seasonal vegetables served simply to showcase their natural flavor". In other words, uninspired food I can easily cook at home for 1/10th the price. The veggie plate here revealed the potential that is an assortment of sides put together. Each dish on the plate contained different flavors that highlighted and BUILT UPON the natural flavors of the veggies. It was interesting. It was tasty. It was was something I wouldn't have come up with myself. So yea, I liked it. We tried both of the desserts on the menu -- vanilla bean panna cotta (served with poached pear) and apple buckle. This course was fine but not stellar. The panna cotta was difficult to eat due to its serving style (mason jar) and the rest of the party thought it was fine, but nothing special. I liked the apple buckle a lot, although it's not my preferred dessert. What separates the average from the excellent is being able to turn an idea into proper execution. I've only been once, so I can't speak for consistency, but my experience revealed a chef who knows how to execute.
(5)Beth B.
I love the food here and the portions are awesome for the price. I've been here three times now and have enjoyed both sitting down for a meal and hanging out by the bar. Great vibe overall. However... Vegetarians beware! Though I am not veggie my good friend is and I always scout out menus before recommending a place. Usually One Ear has a veggie pasta entree which is delicious (at least the prior two times it was). For some reason on my visit the dish was missing from the menu. I've chatted with the owner on a previous visit who mentioned everything was made fresh to order so we could easily leave out the meaty parts. After asking our server if he could leave out the meat on various dishes it seemed like salad or a roasted chili small plate was our only option. Both tasty choices but not enough to satisfy a hungry person! Luckily about 20 mins after giving up on removing any meat from the dishes (and apologizing to my *hungry veggie friend) the server said the chef offered to make my friend an all veggie entree. Which was great, highly appreciated and delicious! If your a restaurant of worth anywhere in the Atlanta area you really should have at least one veggie entree on your menu always! 3 stars for lack of veg friendliness but 5 stars for food taste, quality and atmosphere. (and eventual accommodation)
(4)Stephanie V.
So happy to have finally tried One Eared Stag. Came here on my birthday and had a fantastic time. Here are the highlights: The Food: All of the appetizers we had were delicious: bone marrow, house cured lardo, and rabbit rillette. Yum, yum, and yum. The main dish was truly magnificent. We split the tilefish dish and it was all I could do to keep myself from hogging it all. The tilefish dish is the main reason for my 5-star review. It's been a long time since I've had a dish that I felt was genuine perfection. I tried my friend's dish, the fisherman's stew, and it was exactly what fisherman's stew should be - hearty, warming, and full of seafood. In a group of 10, I think we tried almost everything on the menu, and everyone seemed extraordinarily pleased. The Service: I thought that, for a large group, the service was good. Drinks were slow to come, but waters stayed full and there was always food on the table. Our waitress was very sweet and eager to serve. We were there on a week night, however, and I'm inclined to believe that on a busier night, service may be a little slower. The Ambiance: I really enjoyed the look and feel of this place. It was dim without being dark, swanky without being douchey, and just rustic enough to feel like a neighborhood staple. The evening got spiced up, however, when we saw someone running down Edgewood, followed by a few police officers. After a few minutes, there were loads of cop cars in search of the fleeing assailant. It was truly a dinner and a show. That being said, while I'd certainly say OES is on the classier side, it is across the street from the Marta station and things can get... interesting. Overall, I have to give this place a serious 'bravo' for blowing my mind with phenomenal food. Can't wait to go back.
(5)Greg M.
First came to this location when it was The Patio, circa 2001, when I lived in Atlanta. The Patio was more or less unimpressive and did not survive, but the off-the-beaten-path location and its cool vibe intrigued me and stuck in my memory.... Fast-foward to 2012: The One-Eared Stag is a winner: Creative menu, awesome ambiance, normal prices that are upscale but aren't silly, and very good service to boot. I no longer live in Atlanta, but would go back in a heartbeat next time I'm there again.
(4)Jessica O.
Not impressed. First of all, it's all street parking and mostly in sketchy areas. The bar area is so small, you can't gather with friends without being totally in the way. The service was very slow, even though we had a reservation, we weren't seated until a half hour after the reserved time. Not cool. Drink menu is interesting and has some good options. Most of the dishes are very game-y and rich tasting. Three different entrees I tried (mine and two friends) were far too rich, almost over-seasoned. Stay away from the oxtail, I couldn't even eat it. Everyone seems to love this place, but we weren't impressed and will not return.
(2)Holly L.
Try there brunch! Chef's selection is amazing!!
(5)Sarah M.
I've followed the metamorphoses of this space from Inman Park Patio, to Shaun's and now to One Eared Stag. Living on Edgewood, I love having another walkable hip spot to eat + drink. It took me too long to try OES, but I finally had the opportunity to hit the bar with my boyfriend when he was in town over the break. We wanted a pre-dinner drink, but had been to Barcelona several times and we were feeling something new. We bellied up to the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender, Robert, who got right down to discerning our tastes and pleasures. He poured Z a half shot of his new favorite spirit, and we talked about fancy cocktails vs. the classics. I decided on a mule - my passion of late, and Z had a small batch bourbon that he had never heard of before and was eager to try. Both were lovely. We shared the fois pate with champagne gelee, toasted bread, and apple compote. It warmed me. Since we had dinner plans across town, we had to leave before exploring the menu further, but not before Robert bought our first round as a thanks for Z's service (he noticed his bracelet and found out he is in the Army). Unexpected, kind, and completely stand-up. Robert is an outstanding bartender, and will keep us coming back for more. Can't wait to have the chance to go for dinner. I really want to get my hands on those oily, herbaceous almonds and olives!
(4)Janet P.
We had lots of good food on our recent trip to Atlanta, but this restaurant was overpriced and oddly pretentious. The food wasn't anything special, either -- more weird than enjoyable. And the service was oddly indifferent. A letdown!
(2)Keith A.
Yes, I miss Shaun's. Just needed to get that out of the way. Now onto the OES goodness. I basically stumbled upon this new gem. I drove by once and noticed the late stages of the build out. My next drive-by revealed that people were inside eating! Oh glory, a new restaurant! (I love openings) And I caught the name. I sought out the website, Facebook page and Yelp to get the scuttlebutt. All good. It goes on the list. My noshing buddy, ART, and I sidled up to the bar for a meal. First off let me say that almost no matter what the food would've been like, the staff had me at hello. They are a great bunch of folks - no understatement. Anya, Tommy and the others whom I don't know by name yet...all geniune peeps. Had the grilled sardines - FANTASTIC! The clams were really good but a lighter and more fishy sauce would make it outstanding. On my second visit - for lunch - I dove into the pork belly "BLT." A thick, delicious slice of pork belly on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato and pork fat mayo. If you are not a true pork belly fan, please beware. Kudos to Chef Phalen for not over trimming the pork belly. Yes, that means lots of crispy, juicy fat. Not for the faint of heart. The side of chick pea frites was surprisingly really good. I should ask how they create those perfect planks with a crispy exterior and smooth creamy texture inside. Must be a lot of work, but well worth it for those on the dining side. I suggested serving a little of the pork fat mayo on the side for dipping. Next trip I need to sit in the dining room.
(4)Melissa B.
Gibson. Now. I want one. One of the best cocktails I've had recently, I can still almost taste it thinking about it. The gazpacho was very tasty as well and while I almost wanted it spicier, I think it was probably perfect and I need to simmer down before I lose all taste sensation. And nothing wrong with some olives! Why don't more people put olives on the menu? I almost ate an entire jar once...just of the cheap kroger brand ones...so I'm definitely sold on some fancy ones with almonds:-) Nice service, although I thought they were a bit slow to react to us after we sat down...it wasn't really that busy. It was pretty quiet and I like the simple interior and dim lighting. Perhaps a more comfy bar stool though? I mean, those wood slats don't appeal to my bum. Just sayin.
(4)Bobbin W.
I am not a picky eater and enjoy exciting my easily bored palate. Thus I'm shocked that my meal at One Eared Stag didn't mesh with my tastebuds. My boyfriend and I dined there during Restaurant Week, toasting the weekend with cocktails. My libation brimmed with muddled blueberries and got me good and giggly. Our appetizers underwhelmed me. I couldn't eat the chicken liver pate but was able to nibble my half of the mussels soaked in brine. Neither liver nor brine appears on my list of tasty appetite-whetters. Both of us requested the pork entree - fatty slow-cooked meat surrounded by red peppers and polenta. I make pork and polenta a lot at home, so perhaps that partially accounts for my lack of excitement. The desserts, too, reminded me of something I could whip up on a Monday night: * warm chocolate chip cookies and milk * toasted bread slathered with strawberries and whipped cream Our server was pleasant, and I'm in love with the patio. The architectural interest, strung lights and seclusion from a busy highway cleared my mind. But the food disappointed me.
(3)Eric W.
Worst service I've had in numerous months, if not years, as a resident in Atlanta. I was told by the manager/bartender that "I must be accountable for my actions" when I asked to cancel my order, 2 minutes after placing it. When standing at the hostess desk, I was ignored as though I was invisible as another guest walked up and started talking to the hostess who say me there a the next guest to be serviced, prior to seating another party. Dodging a tab is the least of my interest. I paid the check of 21.56 and gave the meal to a homeless gentleman walking by. At no time did he ever ask me 'what is the problem?' He clearly didn't care. The next time I'm in Inman Park, I will have brunch at the Dough and recommend others do the same. Their customer service rates much higher. To all my cyclists, governing bodies, church members, fraternity, etc., Thumbs down for Stag......
(1)Dio S.
Been here twice and enjoyed the drinks and food. Although some dishes didn't quite work, I liked the good stuff and the intangibles enough to say I am a fan. The thing I like about One Eared Stag is the excitement some of the ever-changing dishes are capable of generating. Chef likes to experiment and uses interesting ingredients and interesting combinations regularly. It's a menu--although usually a pretty short one-- that I look forward to checking out often, similar to H&F. Have tried about 8 entrees and as many apps here. Liked the apps more, and, a bit ironically, more of a fan of the vegetables! Some of the best crushed potatoes I've had. The shredded brussels sprouts with crispy cured meat and jus is amazing. Velvety and balanced squash bisque. Fantastic mushrooms. Grain dishes like farros, risotto, and grits are also nicely prepared and seasoned. Delicious pork terrine. Chicken neck with kimchee was almost a signature item for a while. It was an amusing thing to see at a restaurant, and I sort of enjoyed it, but found it annoying to eat and not crave-worthy. It was not on the menu in my recent visit though. Another fairly popular dish through summer, the grilled sardine, also was somewhat underwhelming to me, being a bit too bitter and definitely requires too much work to pick at it. Mostly heartily seasoned entrees which remind me of Local Three. Like a lot of overall above average places, the entrees can sometimes be a bit underwhelming compared to the often stellar apps. The kobe steak definitely disappointed me a bit with its lack of unctuousness. As did fried chicken livers, being somewhat soggy and bland. On the other hand, roasted chicken was surprisingly superb, tender and juicy even from breast meat. Pork shoulder was equally well executed and memorable. I am not normally big on desserts, but really enjoyed their churros--a little more heavily fried on the outside but still fluffy, and very tasty. While mixed drinks are not quite outstanding like H&F or No 246, they were ambitious and serious in spirit, and competent in the result. Like the big rustic table, and the overall relaxed atmosphere! Excellent for weekday dinner and impulsive stop. I wish the food here becomes more consistently good. And, it wouldn't hurt to develop a signature dish or two that are actually awesome, eventually, and just keep them on the menu most of the time. Even H&F has a couple of those.
(4)Larry F.
We came home and I had to immediately write this review. This place knocked our socks off. The wife and I had a bunch of small plates so we could try as many different things as possible. Between the bone marrow with homemade bread, the inventive and delicious clam bowl, the perfectly fried and sauced green tomatoes, the reinvented iceberg wedge, and the diverse and daring cocktails, we had not been so happy with a meal in quite some time. Add to that the blueberry shortcake dessert that literally melted on my tongue and the flawless, personal service we received and you can guarantee we'll be back for more. We stopped by the chefs on the way out to gush praise at them. We took a menu to scan in and email to our friends. We left a tip that was borderline absurd. These are not things that customarily happen on our Saturdays out together. We just couldn't stop talking about how great everything was. This will now be a regular stop for us when we hit Dad's Garage Theater, a mere half mile away. We can't recommend it enough.
(5)Ms. D.
We were excited to try the latest incarnation of this Inman Park dining space, but I fear this one won't last very long, either. Small portions and big prices abound. The service was friendly, but not terribly knowledgable. I ordered the hangar steak plate medium and it came out rare, then again medium rare after I sent it back. This $27 plate had a few small medallions, two crumbly, dry grit fritters and the tiniest bit of sauce hiding underneath. The celery and apple salad that came with it was delicious, but I was peeved because I had ordered this same salad as an appetizer and would not have, if the server had bothered to tell me that it was also part of my entree. The cayenne chocolate cake dessert was delicious, but the portion was meager. So if you want to pay top prices for average food, hit this place up. Otherwise, invest your dining budget somewhere else.
(2)Melanie D.
This is pretty much my go-to place for the best food in Atlanta. Yes, best food in Atlanta. I've never had a bad experience / meal/ drink here and, yes, I've been here during busy times. Their menu changes frequently, so I could tick off my favorite dishes, but by the time you read this, it'll probably change--for now though, the corn on the cob with cheese / mint is kindof amazing and the oysters are killer.
(5)Malika B.
One Eared Stag is the newish restaurant that took over the old Shaun's space. We started things off light with an order of Mussels with sofrito, Chickpea fries, Chicken liver spread, and Pork belly and Kimchee. Of course, that meant I needed to get a Kimchee Bloody Mary to compliment my Pork belly. And it was certainly a treat.We both enjoyed the Pork belly with Kimchee immensely, served with lots of fresh lettuce, meant to be eaten like lettuce wraps. The mussels were huge and I am always a sucker for any kind of yummy mussel broth. I liked that we ordered the Chickpea fries as it was a twist on Moules Frites. Dousing the fries in the mussel broth, they were like a sponge, absorbing the broth, and could only be eaten with a fork. While I liked it, it would have been nice if there was some sort of dipping sauce that accompanied the fries too. By themselves, they are quite bland. For my entree I settled on the Trout wrapped in bacon with a salsa verde sauce in the center. What a great combo those flavors add up to. It was served with an almond salad. It was delicious. My friend's Crab Roll. Light on mayo, and with such a beautiful presentation, it was almost a shame to dig in. The menu does change very frequently to keep up with what is in season and what is available from local farmers. So, you'll need to go often to taste the variety of what's available.
(4)Tom N.
I've been here a couple of times. The food is tasty here. The first I was here, I had the best shrimp I've ever eaten. It didn't even taste like shrimp! It tasted like a crab or a lobster. Mmmmm. I came here the second time with my wife and some friends. We weren't disappointed.
(4)Jennifer P.
I went here several months ago for a girls night and have meant to come here and review. I should start by saying that I have a passion for food, love trying new things and appreciate inventiveness and creativity. When we chose One Eared Stag I was excited because I heard they thrive when it comes to offering food you wouldn't get elsewhere and present it in creative variations. You won't find a menu on their website or anywhere because they constantly change it. I was stoked. Some of the less-adventurous girls in our group had a very hard time ordering something, because most of the dishes on the menu were very obscure and there was nothing even remotely 'safe' for the person in the group who came to be social but wasn't into trying bone marrow or liver. I however ventured out and had the trotter bolognese, which was pulled pigs feet tossed in an sweet tomato sauce served over pasta (side note: when you see trotter on a menu, it could be pigs feet, goat feet or cow feet. Just ask your server which it is). The sauce was good and I enjoyed the trotter, but it was very rich and difficult to finish (and I love rich food). Also, they put a huge, massive dollop of sour goat cheese on top, which completely over-powered the dish. I normally love goat cheese, but this was an odd consistency and was so sour it was difficult to stomach. I really wanted to give it a shot, so I ate most if it and enjoyed it. I did however have a very upset stomach later. So, regarding the savory food, I suggest trying something different outside your comfort zone, but go into it with an open mind and be prepared for something very rich. Also, take a Tums before and after your meal since you will likely be eating something very fatty, and which your stomach does not recognize. Now, for dessert....this is where my overall rating was drastically lowered. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, but I ended up with a piece of severely burnt toast with a thin layer of nutella spread on top of it. That was all. I only hope something went wrong in the back and this was not what they normally serve. It was the worst thing I've ever seen on a plate in a restaurant and it was inedible. Conclusion: Take a tums. Order an adventurous entree and keep an open mind, enjoying something new and most likely at least moderately tasty. Skip dessert. Have a cocktail (I hear they are the best thing about this place).
(3)Cat P.
Ok, yeah, it's pretty damned good. Great wine list. Food is pretty solid. Service is good as well. One thing (shrimp and garlic app) that we ordered was off today, but everything else was good as usual so it's not fair to hold that against them (we told them, they informed the chef, and they took it off the bill). Give 'em a try.
(5)Dorothy P.
I really didn't know what to expect when some fellow friends Invited me out here. I was told it was like tapa-style gastropub kinda food...so naturally my mind went to comparison mode w holeman and finch. Wish I had not set the bar so high from the beginning. My cocktail, the classico, had no color or taste. It hinted at peach, but I couldn't really taste it. Uncannily there was a bushel of peaches on our big table for decoration...if only I could've crushed them into my glass! I couldn't tell which was my water glass vs cocktail. Then the tapas came...we ordered lots but the only one I really remembered as good was the clams. That was great. Then we ordered main courses. We each ordered something difft, but the only one I can say was good was the chicken and beef tongue. Overall, I'm glad I came out and supported the Inman park area, but H&F is still hard to beat.
(3)Jim F.
Thoroughly unimpressed. So much of one eared stag is aptly described; a lone, well-intended and familiar animal, but with missing parts. The location is near a MARTA station, in a solitary space in the Inman Park neighborhood that has long held sentiment for patrons of Shaun's and The Patio before it, but for most, this is off the beaten path. Although we had this familiarity, It was confusing from the start. No one to greet us. We stepped into the the dining room where much was unchanged except the chef and staff. We must have interrupted Chef's review of evening specials. Once we were seen, we were greeted and seated in short order. The menus were our first indication of the offerings, because the website does not describe the food. The descriptions read like amateur versions of dishes born of the gastro-pub concept, locally perfected by Holman & Finch. We learn the evenings entree special is a $75 Steak for two while we are given paper napkin roll-ups with our silverware, minus the spoon. Simply put, there is a disconnect at one eared stag, or at least a lack of vision. It is possible to eat a decent meal in their establishment, but not for the price they feel it deserves. Performing at the $25+ entree level comes with a set of higher expectations and when they are not met, one eared stag may become an endangered animal.
(1)Katie W.
I finally made it here after months of simply forgetting that I needed to come here to check it out. I liked it. They have a fun cocktail list but I went with the standard Moscow Mule, which was very tasty. My appetizer was tuna-stuffed peppadew peppers and I got five or six of the cute little buggers and they were very good. It was a perfectly-sized appetizer for me. My entree was the wood-roasted chicken that was served over this super sweet creamed corn and it was all excellent. I also ordered a side of field peas (also excellent) and the combination of these dishes as an entree gave me the opportunity to take half of my food home to eat as leftovers the next day. And, it was all still really good the next day, too. We sat at the big table in the middle because there was a whole mess of us together and that was nice but overall, it's a little loud here. Maybe it's because we were in the middle of everything. Our poor server had to make three repetitive announcements of everything he said because there was no way everyone could hear him all at once. But, the service was still good, the food was good, and it was a good dining experience. Also? It looks exactly the same as when it was Shaun's.
(4)arlene d.
I was really excited and looking forward to eating here. I chose this based on reviews for a surprise kid free date night with my husband. What a let down. We were greeted very well upon entering the restaurant seated promptly. Our waiter was very nice but very soft spoken I felt like I kept asking him to repeat what the specials where because I could not hear him. It was not due to noise level either restaurant was empty on a Saturday night at 8pm. The wine selection was just ok nothing special. We ordered the special longhorn steak and Madagascar prawns to share The price kind of high for $32.00 it was al la carte the meat was very tough and not seasoned very well. The side dish prices also kind of steep in price but did not bother me because they were very tasty we had fava beans with bacon, and an arugula salad as well as a grilled marinated eggplant wish they served bread to dunk in the delicious dressing Wish I would have just ordered the sides and not wasted my money on tough beef. Think there are a lot of other better choices close by would not waste my time or money here again
(2)Will M.
I've been unmotivated to drop a review on this experience, but these glowing reviews need some tempering. We visited with a group 2 months ago, and we were very, very underwhelmed. The food was in line with Southern Art's attempt to go nouveau South without any of the balanced richness from the Quarter (ie, pork belly of all texture and no taste). The kicker was the service; we sat for almost four hours including an hour between ordering and starters and almost an hour from dessert and coffee to settlement of the bill. We received no apology or offer to comp but a constant diet of excuses about the big group in the next room soaking up our attention. I have moved away from the online nasty grams, so for full disclosure I called the next day to pass along our experience to the manager. I explained our experience to the maitre d' in the first call, and she urged me to call back after leaving my details for the manager. I did - twice - yet never received a call. Any potential of a return visit was ripped by that lack of managerial attention. With that said, have a great time, and do not go in a group ;)
(1)Jason K.
You must start with the olives and almonds. Soaked in warm olive oil. Utterly amazing..let me get that out there first. I have now been twice and it has been stunning every time. Menu almost always changes but their fish an meats are just something you don't get elsewhere and really a worthy reason by itself. The menu changes every day so you will be surprised every time you go, but you will not be disappointed. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.. Side note: the dishwasher came out and threw a paper airplane around in a small area off from the main restaurant area with my GF's son while we waited for food, and I can honestly say it was too cool a thing for him to do, and for the owners to not mind. Kids in nice restaurants are tough, but we were out of the way of everyone and it made the lil guy happy. He even gave the guy his airplane when we left.
(5)Gordon M.
One Eared Stag-tastic!! In a great location, with a really clean and sophisticated finish. Chef Phalen has expanded his culinary art offerings to more nouvelle-american, French-American BIstro type of food. Much of it made in house and sourced locally. I had the fried Mississippi rabbit, a personal favorite, amazing. The baby capers, cut through the lightly fried rabbit perfectly. I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.
(5)Lydia R.
Consistently, amazingly delicious food. If you haven't tried One Eared Stag yet, you're flat-out nuts. Every plate is a hearty, innovative work of art. LOVE!
(5)Catherine S.
Wandered into the One Eared Stag for lunch today - it was right across the street from the Inman Park station and had a lovely lunch at the bar - a panzanella salad and chickpea fries. The salad was delicious, overloaded with roasted veggies and balsamic coated pieces of bread. The chickpea fries were fine - not a whole lot of taste but enough so that I ate nearly the whole portion. Hey, I like fries! Will definitely be back.
(4)martha m.
Great service, awesome food, and totally kid friendly!
(4)Ryan P.
Had a great dinner there last night with restaurant friends. Drinks at the bar. Two bottles of wine. Apps. Entrees. Desserts. Post Dinner Drink at the Bar. Great time all around. What struck me first was how reasonably priced their wines are. We downed a bottle of Frank Family Cab and Shafer Merlot...great stuff for a great price. I can understand what people are saying about the food being a bit...hmmm...puzzling (?) at first. But I give the Stag credit for being adventurous with their menu. Not a ton of safe plays. What we ate - octopus, prawns, chicken liver, fish, pork, duck, scallops - all tasted great. My advice? Just let the waiter pick. Live a little. They know what's good and what's not... Staff was spot-on, too. Present but not annoying. Took part in the conversation without being intrusive. Kept us abreast of the Giants game. Perfect mix of helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Given that I had a great experience, the one piece of feedback I'd give is that the octopus needs a different plate presentation. I'm all for white space on the plate to look cool, but not when the overall impression is, "That's all I'm getting?" Reign in the plate a little bit; make the octopus look bigger. Really, though, that was the only thing I'd say. I'll be back with other friends. Good stuff. - Ryan Pernice
(5)Ruksana H.
Went here on a weekend night to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a big group but service was fast. I was even able to change one of my orders so I will admit the waiters are nice folks. The food though was alright. It was a dinner party and to me it seemed like everything on the menu was really complicated and it took me a while to figure out what would work best for me especially since a lot of dishes had pork or other red meat I prefer not to eat. We ordered rieslings which were nice. I ate the duck liver torchon while the husband indulged in oxtail papperdelle. The duck liver was an appetizer portion. It came with a small scoop of chutney and maybe 4 finger-sized pieces of bread on a paltry salad. I had to ask for additional bread to eat my serving of torchon by which time the salad and chutney ran out so I ended up wasting some. The oxtail papperdelle was well prepared and a good buy. I would definitely recommend trying it if you head here. We did not indulge in dessert but the payment process took a lot longer than expected even given the fact that it was a large group. I am not completely sold on the place, will probably come here again in a smaller group to try other dishes.
(3)Kathleen M.
DELICIOUS and totally satisfying. My husband and a good friend ate here on Saturday and had a wonderful meal that was fresh, flavorful and simple. Don't be afraid of the more unusual entrees, everything is prepared so well that you won't be disappointed. Hubby had Gazpacho with lump crab meat to start- it tasted like summer in a bowl. The appetizer of chicken hearts were sliced thin and very tasty. Entrees were seasonal, fresh and dare I say, healthy! Dessert was poached peaches with a tiny bit of melting ice cream - simple and refreshing. We all left feeling totally satisfied without the salt bloat of other restaurants or any guilt from over eating. Go there!
(5)Steve W.
My first visit went very well. Great service, decor and especially food. I had the fried green tomato with aged ham and chipotle mayo apetizer and for my main course "seafood stew en crocotte" with swordfish,crawfish, fennel in a saffron tomato broth. Both were exceptional!!! Thanks
(5)Bryan B.
Stopped by for drinks after dinner. The beer selection, though small, was diverse and varied...had several great beers on there. But, the best selection was the bourbon! One of my friends know the owners/chef, so we were given a lesson on the various bourbons. I'm sure the chef would tell you all about them, too, if it were late enough that the kitchen is closed and he can hang out - he was a very nice guy and very knowledgeable about bourbon and obviously likes to share the knowledge! Be sure to try the High West (all of them) and the Black Maple Hill. fantastic! The prices are fine for the alcohol - pretty much what you'd pay at other places with the same caliber selection. I can't judge the food, but at least stop by for drinks!
(4)Rebecca H.
I'm a Holy Taco fan so I wanted to check out Robert Phalen's new place. IT shows more of the chef's range than Holy Taco could, but with the strengths of that restaurant: Fresh ingredients, elegant preparations, interesting combinations. I ate a pea salad, and thought it was delicious. & I really hate peas. They have a really nice patio, and the decor has improved since the days of Shaun's.
(4)Jane S.
The Monday night fried chicken rocks!! And is an awesome deal! Service is great - especially from the bartenders. Met a friend for dinner a few weeks ago, we had a drink at the bar first. The bartender made great recommendations for cocktails and then a bottle of wine. Very knowledgeable and attentive. We moved on to a table and ordered dinner. We both had the fried chicken - and both had enough left to take for lunch the next day. The chicken and a great crust with a little bit of spice, the chicken has been mostly deboned - which is awesome and makes it so much easier to enjoy, the meat is moist and tasty! Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu!!
(4)Jess H.
I don't say this lightly. I am from Brooklyn, and am spoiled when it comes to food. But, it must be said: The food here is astonishingly delicious. I've now eaten here twice, once late on a weeknight, and once on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Both times perfectly balanced, beautifully seasoned dishes, highlighting local, seasonal flavors. Each dish is 3-4 ingredients, which compose an intriguing whole. For example: Local baby carrots, roasted but still crunchy, with chili and house-cured ham. So hitting you on a variety of textures and flavor zones. I also had the sardines, which were as good (if not better) than you can get in a seaside town on the Mediterranean. Finely shaved garlic and cilantro stuffed inside, and garnished with a deeply delicious roasted tomato. I also had wonderful peach manhattans last time I was here - they didn't have a cocktail menu up yet, but the bartender was definitely happy to whip these up. And man were they great. Really, everything here is probably fantastic. And a very relaxing (though certainly trendy, hello taxidermy and Schlitz) space, with a big back garden area. The prices, considering the quality of the food, were excellent: Small plates ranging from $5-10, and entrees from $13-20. I plan to keep coming back til I've had the whole menu. Which will be impossible, considering they have about 6 specials a day. (Today's: Soft-boiled quail's egg spliced into an artichoke, among other wonders.) Please go.
(5)Elizabeth B.
Just went for a light dinner with a friend on a Sunday night. I was really excited to try this place - read a bunch of reviews and the CL 20 minute dinner feature with chef Robert Phalen. Looking at the reviews I got nervous about vegetarian options, so I called and asked. The staff member who picked up the phone was effusive about the veg options, so we headed out. We were seated promptly in a nice open space in the dining area near the kitchen. I liked the decor but I usually don't care much, as long as the lighting is good and the seats are comfortable. It was nice and quiet, being a late Sunday evening. We both got a drink which was served promptly and ordered the tomato tart and the broccoli side. They have a good wine deal - weekly selections for $20 a bottle. Nice! Since my pal was having a cocktail we didn't get the deal, and the glasses are $8 and above if I recall correctly. The food was all delivered speedily - we had great service. The tart had a delicious flaky buttery crust, which beautifully complimented the mouth-watering heirloom tomatoes, a cream sauce and radish/herb garnish. The broccoli was yummy, but maybe I got around to it a little late 'cause it was lukewarm, though still perfectly roasted with a slight spicy flavor. All in all I was totally pleased and want to go back and spurge. I was really happy with the veg options, and I can easily see myself coming with a few friends and getting all the sides to pass around. I just deducted a star because a) although the food was great I wasn't absolutely blown away and b) although I see the rationale behind the pricing and the care with the preparation it was still a bit too pricey for me, hence the sparse meal. The tart was small but filling, although the broccoli side was an ample bowl-size serving. Good service, relaxed atmosphere, and scrumptious farm-to-table veg-friendly food = sold.
(4)Steve T.
I wanted to love this place. I heard good reviews. I love good food and fun restaurants. However I would say that this was a good dining experience but not great. Very good service; our waiter was friendly and attentive, knowledgeable and not intrusive. The food, however, was just ok. Very expensive, and not memorable. My monkfish was WAY too salty and somewhat dry. For $26 I expected more. And I can't tell you how loud it was in there. I had to almost yell to talk to my cousin across the table from me. It wasn't that crowded but apparently the acoustics in there are horrible. Our appetizer plate of ham, boiled peanuts, and "green" strawberries was delicious. So was our chocolate chip cookie cake - very good. So I would say 3 1/2 stars, but I won't be going back for awhile because the price point was high and there are so many really good restaurants in this town that beat this place easily.
(3)Charles V.
My partner and I went to OES last night for Valentine's Day. First off, they didn't have our reservation that we placed a week in advance. Fortunately we got there at 6:45 and didn't have a problem being seated. Our server was Brandon and he was helpful, but definitely not pushy. We ordered two drinks, and kudos to the bartender, they were delicious. We perused the menu only to realize the prices were quite a bit higher than a menu from 2/10 that we had looked at. I was a bit put off by that. And my pet peeve is paper in lieu of cloth on the table. For this high price point, there should be linen on the table, not paper that gets caught on your sleeve. The menu is for foodies. We started with leek and apple salad that was really tasty. The cauliflower soup I had was nice and warm, but a bit salty. I had to eat rabbit as a child, so I can say I have tried it. Not a fan of liver or swordfish. Would have loved the steak, but not for $42. I finally decided on the NC Roasted Trout. It was delightful. The topping was capers, almonds, and pine nuts. My partner chose the veggie plate and said that it was delicious but not remarkable. Our ticket was $100 including tip. We expect a bigger ticket for a holiday, but I still resent paying it when I know the prices are marked up and I have to deal with paper on the table. Lastly, why do restaurants do communal tables??? Hate them. Cheers everyone!
(4)Gene G.
There I was with my comrades, what was suppose to be a fun night celebrating a friend's birthday turned out to be the day known as October 14th. 18 of us went in 18 of us came back, but not unscathed. We came in at 9:00 PM. when most of the dinner crowd had subsided. They were out of most rations on the menu, NOOOOOOO! Well not most, but three items they had run out of. It only took 18 people during a non-busy time to shut the kitchen down. I timed it, from the time it took us to get our food to the time we ordered was 2 hours! Let me say this again 2 hours. Desperate in the hostage crisis I reached out to the waiter to tell him this was unacceptable. Felt bad for the poor guy, but had to let him know he was facing a prisoner mutiny. He took my advice of "something extra needs to be done here", he should have brought out something to feed the starving prisoners., in stead champagne. Chips and salsa would have been better, hell anything. Verdict is this place can't handle large groups. Its a shame because I really liked this place the other times, but its unacceptable to spend that long making food. We didn't leave until 12.
(1)Lawrence S.
Very interesting and excellent food. Try the marrow bone if they have it. Also, we shared an unusual item: a "tomahawk steak." It was a 30 oz. piece of prime meat attached to a foot-long rib bone. Best steak I've ever had. I think the steak was only available occasionally.
(5)Lorynn G.
I had been to One Eared Stag only a handful of times since it opened, but had always been pleased. I recently moved out of state but happened to be in town a few weekends ago and met up for drinks and desserts to give it another try. I have to say, the drinks were fantastic, we had a couple Boozy Floozeys and some Wintermules, but the desserts... oh my goodness. I had read online that they had a new pastry chef so I was eager to see what she had put on the menu. My friends and I immediately ordered all three desserts and devoured every bite! There was a dutch apple cake that had an amazing streusel top and sweet baked apples. Next, a dense brown butter cake with a super smooth layer of white chocolate, the lightest cream I've ever had and a gorgeous poached pear, but my FAVORITE was the orange chocolate torte which was the texture of the smoothest-ever-just-set brownie and was on top of a pool of perfectly contrasting orange curd. We told the table of ladies next to us to follow suit and order all three desserts because we were tired of them asking us about every "Mmmmm!" and "Ohhhhhh!" we were making. The next time I am back in town I will be making a direct trip to One Eared Stag to see what's next!
(5)Jess B.
If yelp allowed for half stars I would give this place three and a half stars. Came here over the MLK weekend to celebrate my birthday. We had a reservation and were seated right away but weren't greeted by our server until close to 20 minutes in. Then we put in drink orders (after being told they were out of the champagne cocktail but had sparkling wine... ?!?) and even though neither my husband nor I ordered a cocktail, we waited another 15 minutes or so for our drinks! I guess it takes awhile to pour a glass of wine and a glass of whiskey (which was then served straight rather than on the rocks as was ordered). The house lomo was a delicious appetizer but we then were made to wait again for our entrees, the fisherman's stew and the hanger steak. We were first seated at 7:30 but didn't get the entrees until 9! We both devoured our food! The dishes were ordered were all fantastic but the service was so slow that it really detracted from the meal. Worse, the two or so times our server did think to come check on us she was almost rude saying she was so busy. Mind you, the restaurant was maybe two thirds full. The food was great but if the service is always like that don't come too hungry!
(3)mary F.
i dont throw-out 5 stars very often--some people do; it's just not my style. when i DO throw out a 5-star review, it's because a place is consistently amazing. i've been to one eared stag for both lunch and dinner and each time have blown away by the food--the freshness, the seasonings, and sheering awesomeness of service. soups are ALWAYS good here--whether it's tomato, squash, bean--try whatever is on the menu. the mussles are above par to what's being served anywhere else. while visiting there recently, the tomato tart was so popular, i snagged the second to last one (and am so glad i did) as it was delicious. ( i could seriously go on about each menu item, but the menu changes so much--- what i rave about here may not be on the menu by the time your lazy ass makes it there!) the wine list is extensive and the cocktails are also very, very excellent. i dont like having favorite places---but IF i did, one eared stag totally would be near the top of my list. (and i'm going to call out blaire b for his 2-star review on this place due to his 'large party'. did he call ahead or just show up? the establishment IS small, which, honestly, s/he should have known having dined there before. not every place is meant to fit your best friend's "i finally got laid" party-of-14---especially without notice.)
(5)s v.
Eaten here a couple of times now. The food is excellent and creative. Given the price, I wont frequent nearly as much as I do Holy Taco (same head chef), but a definite place to eat on occasion.
(4)Lee D.
The four of us went last night and all were pleasantly surprised with how good everything was. Two appetizers, one with mushrooms and the other with Mozerella Cheese were both unique and tasty. Beef Tongue, Pork, and Rabbit were the three entrees ordered. All exceptional, but the Beef Tongue was rated the highest among the group. Shared a desert to top it off. All without being rushed. 2 1/2 hours of fun and good food. Highly recommend it.
(4)Justin W.
With fare encompassing delicious revisions on classics like the all-American burger, as well as creative, seasonal, and varied dishes including a plate of sweet melon, yogurt, radish, and pistachio vinaigrette, this is a great, consistent restaurant and bar that I always enjoy, despite many, many visits. Chefs Robert Phalen and Doug Rouen are masters of their craft, and I always leave here full of deliciousness and inspiration.
(5)Simone A.
Let me explain why I subtracted one star then I can get into the good stuff. I went on a Sunday morning. My mistake. Brunch in Atlanta is always chaotic and this was no exception. I was dining alone and there were no seats at the bar so I asked to wait until a table came available. As it got closer to 12:30 when Atlanta's can have a drink with their brunch, the place got more crowded. The hostesses offered, several times, to seat me at a table in the front room by the window. This poor little table, far removed from the other diners, was located on the window-front but sandwiched between the front door and the throng of people waiting to be seated. The idea that they would seat anyone there is beyond me. After I refused the first time and said I didn't mind waiting (leaving out that I was claustrophobic and that the idea of people's backsides in my face while I try to enjoy my meal was unappealing), I wish they hadn't insisted a second and third time. Minus one star. Finally, a seat opened at the bar and my four-star experience began! I was craving two things... a bloody mary and a burger. Okay, to be honest, I should subtract another star for the bloody mary. It was heavy on the Worcestershire and light on the vodka. But I was so happy to be seated and that it was finally 12:30 (Atlanta has the stupidest laws) that I didn't mind. But the best part was the burger. If I'm being frank, the menu was a bit fru-fru. I glanced at it and realized that my wait may have been in vain. Then I asked the bartender if they served a burger during brunch. She sad they did and her face lit up as she explained this phenomena to me. It's called the Meat Stick. They don't include it on the menu and they sell them until they sell out. It's a double patty cheeseburger with grilled onions. But get this, the patty has bacon mixed in with the ground beef. Four stars for bacon!!! And the hand-cut fries were the perfect companion to this meat lovers burger. This would be a great place to go with a group of friends. It was definitely overrated as a place to dine solo. But that was one of the best burgers I've tasted in a while, so yes I am giving them a little leniency by giving them four stars instead of three. Forgive me for being swayed by the swine.
(4)Lindze M.
Meh I found this place on Yelp since I was in the area and wanted to try something new. The ambiance was really cute, but the hostess was aloof and the menu was trying so hard to be cool it was literally impossible to decipher. example, they listed their items like this: "grilled cheese dijon caramelized onions soup" No periods/commas or explanations. I had to ask the waiter wtf it meant. (it was a grilled cheese sandwich with dijon mustard and caramelized onions on it, with a side of the soup of the day) GG guys. so hip yet so clueless. the food itself was well executed, however, and sizes were generous. Service was very slow even though we were 1 of only 3 groups there. Beer selection was small but good quality. I wouldnt come back though.
(2)Claudia A.
Like with any fine establishment on this part of town, the food will be hit or miss depending on your taste. Overall I loved most of the items and would love to come back for the food I'm craving. The dinners (suppers as they are called) are good but we opted for the tappas and small plates. We got the Dandelion Salad with arugula and cherries ($11) It was ok. Not our favorite salad, just felt like it was missing something and it was very sour. We got Oysters $2.75 ea These were nice and fresh, the sauce they give you is great too Pork belly was served on toast and served open face with curd and peas ($14) This was my favorite dish of the night. All of the perfect blend of salty and savory flavors on top of toast. Chorizo with a srambled egg ($15) This was very good too. Most people loved this or the pork belly as the winning dish of the night. Fried quail ($13) This tasted like quail with wing sauce. I'll skip it next time. Bone marrow with toast, roe, goat cheese and radishes ($15) This was better than I thought it would be. The marrow is very buttery, delicate, and melted on my toast. The radishes cooked with the marrow tasted like the marrow which was the best part. Fried eggplant ($ 9) This had bursts of brown sugar in it. It wasn't very good. No one would finish eating it We did try a supper: Tuna collar ($33) This is a massive amount of fish. You will feel like you are eating a giant carcass but it's delicious. Like no other fish we've had before. Some areas are light and flaky, others are dark flavorful. A must try for sure. Meat stick burger- a giant burger with fries that was also great. Griddle cake ($8) This was so good. Think mom's griddle pancakes with peach jam. Lavender Pot de creme ($8) Never had this before. It was nice and creamy, like a custard.
(5)Rebecca O.
MONDAY NIGHT FRIED CHICKEN. Oh lawds, that is best fried chicken I've ever had. For those who haven't been or heard of this magical night, normally One Eared Stag is an expensive fancy restaurant. However, on Monday nights they offer fried chicken in shareable portions. The chicken is perfectly tender and has savory crust. For $20, you can get a whole chicken and two sides (mac n cheese and beans the night we went), which is more than enough for two hungry people. They really do mean for this to be a sharing meal, so bring some friends and enjoy. You won't regret it. Also, it's best to make reservations in advance. If you don't, you have to wait for a table in the front room (bar seating and cafe type tables), and it fills up quickly.
(5)Valerie N.
We decided to hit up One Eared Stag on a Saturday night during the Inman Park Festival. A reservation was easily made via OpenTable. On our way there, we got a call alerting us that parking might be tough due to the festival and that they didn't have a valet. Luckily for us, we were able to park in the Marta lot and had no troubles finding a spot. Yay! So we walked in and were instantly seated - great sign. We got a booth right along the window, which was great for watching festival traffic and being under the trees. Just a perfect spring night. Since its spring, I immediately scanned the menu for my fave: Morels. And yup, there they were with the bavette steak. YAY!!! I didn't really look at anything else since I'm such a nut for morels AND fava beans. We also ordered the charcoal roasted sardines with salsa verde and toast and FOAM (is that still a thing?), which I really liked (but yup, as sardines, were a bit fishy). While we ate on the sardines, we saw the off-menu burger float by and hubby immediately ordered it for his entrée. Our friend got the loupe de mer, which was sea bass. The bavette steak, which I had to google, is similar to flank steak. Its quite lean and One Eared Stag cooked it perfectly so that it retained lots of beefy flavor. It balanced very well with the morels, fava beans, and dandelion greens. Ah, spring. My fave. My dish paired awesome with a great Oregon pinot (the name was just initials - it might have been OPP, but I can't remember). For the burger, One Eared Stag grinds bacon in with the beef, resulting in a burger that tastes almost like a bacon patty. It had similar qualities to my favorite burger in Atlanta from General Muir - melty cheese, toasty bun, pickles, simple. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but it was almost too bacon-y for me (whaaaat? how can that be?), but it truly was really great. I'm glad I only had a couple bites of it rather than having it for my entire meal, but its an amazing indulgence that is a must-try if you patron OES. Also, the French fries are amazing. One item of note is the vibe at OES. The waiters are SUPER casual (read: tshirts) but the patrons all seemed super dressed up (the girl next to me was in a plunging lace dress). The space, while small, is very nice and modern, and the food is upscale. Its a teeny bit odd that such a nice place with beautiful food promotes such a casual atmosphere, but then again, its nice to show up somewhere in shorts and have an awesome meal.
(4)Jessie K.
The Chef's Breakfast is a treat. So is their Kimchi Bloody Mary. Service is great, atmosphere is not stuffy or too chaotic. Everything tasted "homemade" but slightly more special... enough to make a unique impression. Brunch menus can get predictable or easily forgotten though delightful in the moment. One eared stag makes a statement with the Chef's Breakfast, I'd recommend ordering this if it's your first time since it provides a variety of flavors.
(5)Matt L.
I'd return for one dish and one dish only: the tuna collar. Easily among the most unique and satisfying meals I've had dining out. It's the neck of the Yellow Fin -- a part I was told is usually discarded. Could be a dish for two. Barrel fish and steak were underwhelming, as were a few appetizers we tried. So yeah, tuna collar. Awesome.
(3)Ron R.
Anthony was great.... food was delicious...friend had fried chicken and I had the fish dish....yummmy.....and a new Pabst blue Ribbon
(5)Trevor W.
I Phalen love more and more each time. One Eared Stag is the darling of Chef Robert Phalen and a true gem hidden away in gorgeous Inman Park. I stumbled upon this establishment a few years ago while walking the streets to BaconFest. We actually stopped in for a bathroom and beer break, but were fascinated by the cocktails and cuisine on the menu. After several return vists, OES continues to earn top marks from this wild-game-loving-connoisseur and still retains top marks as my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. The namesake is quickly apparent upon entering this corner parcel with french bistro sidewalk seating: a one eared stag is prominently mounted center bar, surrounded by top shelf scotches and whiskys. The interior is spacious, clean, bright, and modern rustic. It exudes French country cafe charm and has a large, private decked patio in the back. Service here is exceptional, with both bartender and server there to guide you through a menu of unfamiliar ingredients. Phalen succeeds, nay, stands out in the tightly crowded Atlanta restaurant scene with his unique take on farm2table. He pairs exquisite plating with unusual tastes, game meats with local vegetables, and craft cocktails with his small - medium - large style tasting menu. In his own words, "You see it, you do it, you plant it, you grow it, you cook it, you serve it" The menu is divided into four parts, details each ingredient on heavy weight paper stock, and changes every few days with whatever is fresh and available. The first two sections feature the cold and hot tasting plates followed by the heartier mains and finishes with desserts prepared in house by the recently hired pastry chef. They now offer lunch service and have always been one of Atlanta's best brunch options. Opt for the Chef's brunch and prepared to be wowed! If you're looking for something truly unique, prepared with ingredients in a style you've never seen before, have an adventurous palate with a focus on game meats, there is no better culinary exploration than the One Eared Stag.
(5)Alaina F.
My husband and I decided venturing here for brunch this past Saturday after hearing great things. We heard about the chefs breakfast and decided to settle on that. Plan to get here early because not only is the parking limited, but they had the entire dining room blocked off due to reservations. We were lucky enough to snag a tiny table spot by the door instead of sitting at the bar. The coffee is great, even though they no longer had the option for a french press so I had to keep flagging the very nice waiter down for refills. When we pressed the waiter for more information on the chefs breakfast, he said it depends on whatever the chef decides at the moment. Which is fine and expected, I was just worried that there may be some items I don't like, such as fish. I was right. The platter came out with 4 parts: a smear of creamy cheese topped with a tiny oily fish (gave it to my husband, he loved it), a slab of ham with a thick piece of bacon over one scrambled egg, beef belly potato hash topped with a fried egg, and a fried chicken black pepper biscuit...served with a can of budweiser. Now, I was not blown away. I consider myself an excellent cook and I know how to make a delicious breakfast. This plate seemed mediocre to me, perhaps because it was so hyped up. And also perhaps because it is not a cheap breakfast at 25 for the platter. I also chewed up some egg shell bits in with the fried egg side...something that is a major pet peeve of mine. But the hash was very good, and the black pepper chicken biscuit was phenomenal. We decided to order the donuts too, since it was not on the chefs breakfast. They were hot and delicious, perfect with coffee. Our waiter was amazing. He explained the monday night fried chicken dinner to us in such delicious detail that we will definitely be returning for that ( with a reservation ). Although I was underwhelmed by the chefs breakfast, I will definitely be back.
(3)Kelli K.
Nice eclectic place to enjoy a nice delicious burger this burger is definitely one of the chef best dishes, every bite melts in your mouth. The only disclaimer that I have is for women if your on a date or dressed elegant this dish might not be the daintiest although this dish is really delicious it can be a bit messy it's also relatively large so you might not finish it all!! The "Meat Stick" burger has earned a full 5 stars The restaurant grading is a 99% A My kind of place! If it's your first time going to the restaurant get the "Meat Stick" I promise it won't disappoint
(5)Jillian M.
Pretty eclectic and unique menu. Nice cocktails and wines. I had the burger, which wasn't my favorite of all Atlanta burgers, but not bad. Fries were kind of hard and cold-not recommended, but they come with the burger. My friend had the ostrich and enjoyed it. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday night, which is never a good sign, but overall it was enjoyable. Would like to try this place for brunch!
(4)Andrew W.
Perusing the One Eared Stag's menu can be fairly intimidating, even for a soon-to-be Le Cordon Bleu graduate like myself. There are so many obscure ingredients and culinary terms peppered throughout their menu descriptions that I needed a translator. Enter waiter, stage left. "I was wondering if you might be able to walk me through some of these menu items.", I inquired. "Uhm... yeah, sure. Ok.", the waiter fumbled, picking up one of the menus. Then he proceeded to read the menu to us verbatim. Gee, thanks. Does anyone know what lovage, bottarga, nasturtium, verjus, salsify, or purslane is? Gotta be brave ordering here, I suppose. Next time, if there is a next time, I'm gonna avoid the esoteric menu and simply utter the code word "meatstick" and be done with it... or try their highly acclaimed brunch instead. So, I fared better than my wife ordering entrees here. I ended up with a chicken schnitzel covered with green beans and parmesan (written in the common tongue). My wife ended up with a small (for the price) portion of steak with asparagus, an egg yolk, fish roe, and leeks. Interesting combination... While my schnitzel was pretty good, the steak was...odd... and the price for both was exorbitant. On the plus side, this was the first time I'd ever had green beans that I actually kinda liked... Since we were still hungry, we decided to give dessert a try. We ordered a devil's food cake sacher-torte with peach preserves bourbon salted caramel and peanut brittle. Yummy! It was just about the perfect dessert... not too rich, a good balance between sweet and salty, and a variety of textures and flavors. Success.
(3)Ritch H.
Came in on a Monday night which happens to be fried chicken night. I didn't go there for the chicken I was there for a particular hamburger that I heard was served there. It's called the "Meatstick"! It wasn't on the menu so I asked my server was it possible to order one. She said that they do not list it on the menu because they sell out of it a lot. My girlfriend ordered the fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. The chicken was very good and the mashed potatoes and gravy were very delicious. I ordered the Meatstick. It is a double burger. The patties are about 80% hamburger and 20% bacon. It came on a brioche roll with two slices of real Kraft government cheese with caramelized onions and butter pickles served on a bed of fries. I didn't care for the pickles. It would've been awesome if it had regular dill pickles. This is one of the best burgers I've had in Atlanta. I highly recommend it.
(4)Dion S.
What a shame I really wanted to like One Eared Stag, heck wanted to love it....The food was good but nothing great especially considering the reviews. And it definitely wasn't good enough to make up for the abysmal service. Seriously everyone we encountered in the front of the house was completely uninteresting and unmotivated. One Eared Stag seems to suffer from the same hipster notion that so many other restaurants in hip intown neighborhoods do, that bad service somehow equals good service and adds an aire of distinction to the restaurant.
(2)Mark K.
tl;dr; Fantastic food, with very slow\rude service. We arrived for brunch on Sunday at 11:50 and managed to snag seats at the bar. Around noon, we placed our food order. At 12:30 our starter (delicious pea salad) showed up and we ordered some cocktails. Not exactly timely, but about what I've come to expect from my previous visits to OES. Around 12:50, I inquired as to the status of our mains. We were informed that our server can "see the tickets from the bar and we're third up. Brunch normally takes 40 minutes." (Never mind that at this point, we're already beyond "normal"). Our food showed up 10 minutes after 1.. As usual, the food was superb. Unfortunately, our server never apologized or even acknowledged the abnormal wait time. It seemed as if we were to blame for expecting our food in less than an hour (or within 40 minutes of getting our starter). I get that tickets get lost, food runners make mistakes, and delays can happen in restaurants all the time. Acknowledgement and a simple apology would have been enough to rectify the situation. As it stands, I'll be taking a break from One Eared Stag. It's a shame, because the food is always nothing short of excellent.
(3)Steve R.
Great wait staff and loved the decor. Definitely plan to return. The chicken sandwich was the best of the items my wife and I selected. Very juicy, fresh and delicious!
(5)Kyle B.
I live in a near by neighborhood and this place is a hidden gem. What ever meal you go to your always going to get an amazing meal. With a rotating menu you never know what your going to get the next time you go, but always have my favorites. The burger may not be on the menu but it's one of the best in ATL, also the donuts during brunch, and if the ever have it again the tuna collar.
(5)Colin T.
Just amazing. I love variety, and organ meats on the menu are a terrific sign. Also, frites with mayo. The atmosphere was excellent; look forward to when I can eat here again.
(5)Jeny D.
Horrible! Was so excited for the chefs breakfast. Very slow service. Over an hour for food to come out. Server really didn't care at all it seemed. She said she couldn't tell us what was on the platter, despite her bringing it out to several surrounding tables. Three dishes had fish in it. The kimchi quiche was entirely too salty and cold. Stale donut. Awful. Will never return and will discourage others from making a horrible decision as well. This place is for sure on the hipster clock. However- the Bloody Mary is on point.
(1)Patrice M.
This place is fantastic! But...not for the picky eater. Check the menu before you come because you find delicacies such as quail, sardines and chorizo topped with poached egg. We came on a Friday night and the place was nearly empty. Nestled in the quiet Inman park area, we parked right in front of the restaurant and were seated immediately. We got the quail and chorizo as appetizers, both were delicious. Then, I ordered the dumpster salad which was fresh and flavorful. My husband got a double decker burger and fries which wasn't on the menu. Service was great and food delicious. Will definitely return for a date night.
(5)Kate O.
So, I have given this restaurant a number of chances, but I have to amend my review. My first review detailed our reservation nightmare on my youngest daughter's birthday two years ago. We decided to try again because we have been to the bar a couple times and have enjoyed the atmosphere. That said, I made a reservation for 6 for 6:30 the same night as two years ago. I used OpenTable to make the reservation. I received a voicemail five days prior to my reservation date letting me know that they were having a cocktail party until 7:00 that night. My options were to join the cocktail party at $25/person with a 10% discount on our dinner bill or change my reservation to 7:00. She also questioned why I was able to get the 6:30 reservation...a question I had too but clearly that is on the restaurant, not me. We changed our reservation to 7:00, but I had some concerns. We arrived at 7:00 and there were only two other seated tables. We were waited on promptly. As we were making our dinner selections, we were told that they were out of the scallop & mussels dish and the pork chops. For a restaurant that only has a handful of entrees, this was highly disappointing. It also calls a lot into question because they have an ever changing menu and dinner service didn't start until 7:00 due to the cocktail party so I have to wonder why they couldn't get other options. We then ordered two bottles of wine. The waiter returned to say they didn't have that wine either. He offered a similar bottle, that was $3 more per bottle. While we never asked them to meet the lower price, they also never offered and didn't adjust the bill. They did however have a 'secret' menu option, a bacon burger (20% bacon in the burger). It had been written up this month in Atlanta magazine so it wasn't much of a 'secret'. Given the missing items, the secret could have easily been offered up as a special to at least have it seem the menu wasn't so limited. Our table ordered 12 oysters as an appetizer, one steelhead, two bacon burgers and three quail. The bacon burgers were quite good as was the steelhead. While I know quail are small, these were tiny, basically the size of a bullfrog. We each got about 4 - 5 bites of meat. The cheesecake ordered for my daughter's birthday was extremely good and the birthday candle was appreciated. Also, this time we were, again, able to use AMEX. Given the reservation problems and the limited menu, that was further limited by out of stock options, the good is now outweighed by the bad for me.
(2)Mike P.
More like a 3.5. I really wish we could have 1/2 stars for review. The menu is eclectic but very tasty. The appetizers were good. Nothing divine. We had the Tuna Collar that comes on a huge plate and makes for a great presentation. It was prepared perfectly and the taste was excellent. A friend ordered the cow tongue because I was scared- gross right? Wrong!! It tasted like the best braised short ribs ever. IF you didn't know you were eating tongue you would have sworn it was beef ribs. Then I had buccatini with octopus in a light spicy tomato sauce. It was really really good but was not even an appetizer size. Come on give me a break. You can pass on the desserts because they are nothing special. Service was actually excellent. The waiter was well informed and spot on with all his recommendations. As far as ambiance- ok.
(3)Bryan M.
The One Eared Stag was a godsend for me while stranded at the Reynoldstown/Inman park MARTA station. What better way to kill time waiting for a train than with oysters and a buttery chardonnay? My first trip here was for a hangover cure. I stepped inside, warily navigating the affluence and bacchanal of brunch culture to meet a friend who had already begun his meal. I ordered a drink to get my Dog Hair on, and then set my head on a table as the hurricane inside my head spun itself out. You can treat your awful headache here with quality eats and drinks, but try not to slide up in the spot looking grimy; sloppiness is not advised. If you would wear it to a wedding, it will fly here. But if you're on your Gambino so-rich-I-wear-sweatpants-everywhere steez, that will work, too. On the whole, this is a classy spot, with classy fare. The staff is chill, appear to take their jobs seriously, are "interesting", approachable and create a vibe I can rock with. Menu was good, atmosphere was enjoyable, oysters were salty, all's well that ended well. Price is a little up there, but this is Atlanta. You gotta pay to play, baby boy.
(4)Pratik S.
I previously mentioned that One Eared Stag is becoming one of my favorite restaurants and I recently discovered another reason why. On Monday nights they offer fried chicken and it is amazing. You can order it in three different ways, half a bird for $15, whole bird for $22, or 2 birds for $32. You get 2 sides with the meal and they increase in size depending on how much chicken you order. 4 of us split 2 birds and it was more than enough food. The sides they were offering that night were a spring salad and creamy grits. The salad was really good but the grits were the clear favorite. They were cooked perfectly and super creamy. The fried chicken had a good about of breading and spice to it and might be the best fried chicken I have had in Atlanta. Dinner for 4 for $32 is an amazing deal and just another reason I love this restaurant so much. We also ordered beer from their canned section and got some pretty cool koozies to take home. Make plans to come to One Eared Stag on a Monday night as soon as you can. You won't regret it, but then again I have loved it every time we have dined here.
(5)Natalya A.
We came here to celebrate Father's Day! It was amazing food!! The only thing that was annoying was the parking. Make sure you get there early enough to get a parking spot
(4)Jasmine S.
Visited for Sunday Brunch on the same day as the actress Regina Hall, so I'm automatically hooked! Made a reservation via open table and there was no wait, which is rare for a Sunday brunch in ATL. Food was solid! Had to try the infamous chef's breakfast. 4-5 options that vary as per the chef's liking. Although good, not as warm as I prefer my meals to be served. Probably because the food is served on a smorgasbord style wooden cutting board...Hard to hold heat I suppose. Chef's breakfast comes with a free beer. The waiter admitted it was a pretty bottom of the barrel brand and offered to switch it out when I inquired if that was an option. Would return for dinner or drinks maybe? The meatstick ( massive hamburger) looked GOOD by the way
(4)Karen H.
So, I vacillated between 3 stars and 4. We went for a sort of early dinner (7ish) on a Saturday, and sat tucked in near the wait staff station, which was surprisingly quiet and private. I'd say the meal was a bookend for me. We had the golden rice and crab for an app, which was great, great, would have licked the bowl clean if I weren't in polite company. I wish we'd gotten two orders, it was so good, all umami and crabby. We also shared the blond brownie and salted caramel ice cream for desert, also a great choice, gooey brownie and a scoop of perfectly salty ice cream in a Majic Shell coating. Dinner for me was, eh, okay. The entree list was pretty limited (a 42 oz Porterhouse was an option at $95. Good Lord), and I went to my standby, which was duck. It was okay, a tiny, slightly dry leg and thigh over a mix of grains and corn. The hubs had the steelhead trout, which I liked better, but I'm not sure I could have eaten an entire serving of the rich, rich broth it came with. So, I might come back for the apps, and skip the entree next time.
(3)Peter H.
Walk in and the decor is absolutely fantastic. Located right across the street from the MARTA station in a quaint residential neighborhood with a warm, inviting feel, this is a place you want to work. We sat down at the bar while waiting for our somewhat largish group of friends (weekday dining and drinks FTW Atlanta, you should try it). Service was friendly and prompt, the bar is gorgeous and classy, and the glassware snob in me was satisfied. Dinner sadly was a bit of a disappointment. I had the burger and my fiance had the duck. The burger aims for what in the company of my fellow transplants I call "classy In-N-Out." And it looks like its going to be amazing, you want it to be amazing, and then you bite in and it's average. The duck was so tough I had trouble breaking into it even with a steak knife. Duck should be done medium rare because it cooks so quick and is tender and this was crazy overcooked. I watched as the other woman at the table who ordered duck similarly struggled to cut into the meat. So a good meal because of drinks (beer selection works for me) and company, but with entrees prices in the mid $20s I was sorely disappointed with the food. Hopefully it was an off day for the chef - I would love to come back and discover I can love this place.
(2)Catherine C.
we got the chef's special and it was fabulous!!! shrimp-calamari-n-grits was my favorite. it was super crowded for inman park festival, but the services wasn't affected at all. the large group of us had a great time.
(5)Jennifer C.
I came here to celebrate my dinner with some girlfriends in December. I did miss having some of Shuan's duck fat fries that I loved but It was a pleasant evening with good food and great service. We ordered... {BEET SALAD} Beets are usually my favorite thing but I'd actually skip this {CHICKEN LIVER PATE} delicious {PASTEURIZED EGG} one of my favorite dishes, so well prepared and tasty {DOG SNAPPER} so very delicious, had a bit of spice that I loved, I don't typically order seafood when I go out, but I would totally get this again. {DUCK} well prepared with lots of polenta! {BRUSSEL SPROUTS} I LOVE brussel sprouts so you can never go wrong with them in my mind, they weren't prepared in any special way and I wouldn't say they were the most amazing sprouts I'd ever had but I liked. {BROCCOLI} two orders please. For dessert we had {RICE PUDDING} {PECAN PICE} {POT DE CREME} my favorite was the {POT DE CREME} I'd skip all the other ones.
(4)Ravi B.
This is one of Chef Justin White's favorite restaurants so we took advantage of the opportunity that we'd be near Little Five Points and taking marta and sat at the bar. One-Eared Stag is right across the street from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown Station on the east line of Marta. Walking into the venue, I saw the stag right away. Afterwards, I noticed all the whiskey at the bar :D. This was my first time going to a restaurant and ordering the "chef's special". Kind of a cool experience! I like surprises, so not knowing what I am about to get made it even more exciting. Chef Justin White reassured me that everything would be good, but he did not need to do that at all. I had a feeling that this place that all my friends and yelpers have been raving about would be awesome. For a drink, I tried the "Redneck mimosa". I had never thought about adding orange juice to beer, but it was actually pretty good. My chef's special also came with a beer. The food that came on my brunch was: hash with beef tongue, biscuit with gravy & chives, Danish & croissant, and a milk curd with anchovies and celery leaf and olive oil. The interesting combination of spices & oils was awesome! I enjoyed all of it. The beef tongue complimented the hash really well. I did not particularly care for the peppers or potatoes that came with that. Biscuits are a guilty pleasure and the biscuit here had a little kick in the gravy. It was a subtle but noticeable kick. Loved it! I had the Danish last, and it was a light, but perfect finish to the meal. Chef Justin White's "meat stick" which is their burger with a knife in it was awesome. It wasn't on their brunch menu, but since Chef Justin White has been here a couple of times he requested it. Bartenders are awesome here too by the way. Oh and to top off an already amazing experience, they have gender-neutral restrooms! Hope to come back one day and try their creative-looking dinner items!
(4)Brian H.
I really enjoyed this place. Very nice atmosphere, and if you wanted to drink, they have a nicely stocked bar. I went (during the week) to try to have breakfast because of a segment I saw on the Food Network, but it turns the full breakfast menu is only served on the weekends. I was still able to find a delicious breakfast-like sandwich on the lunch menu...damn good too. What I ordered was: egg sandwich, enflish muffin, heratige pork sausage, mornay sauce, fries I cant wait to go back to ATL and eat there again.
(4)Robin H.
My boyfriend and I went about a month ago and had such a good experience. We had the best server, shared the dumpster salad and meat stick and an amazing chocolate/lavender dessert. We then went back with another couple last week and it was horrible! The menu is a little pretentious so we had a lot of questions...and the server had to keep putting us off to go back and get the answers. My boyfriend got the ham steak and it had so much fat we brought it home for our dogs. I got the meat steak and it was just sub-par this time. It was a Sunday evening so I can only assume everyone was partied out from the weekend and not at all on their game. We won't be going back.
(2)David F.
Ridiculous prices for inventive hit or miss dishes comprised of ingredients of which you probably have never heard. I wanted to like the One Eared Stag - it has received rave reviews from Atlanta Magazine, the attire is hipster, and animal heads are mounted on the wall. But it's strange to dress so casual when you will walk away hungry after spending $75/person for your dinner. The menu consists of a focused number of hot or cold plates and dishes, each of which is a list of 5 or 6 peculiar ingredients. Like lovage? Dandy for dandelion? Begging for benne seed? Then you are in luck! Never heard of these ingredients? Well, your credit card bill will certainly help you remember. Below are my selections: Bass crudo with cucumbers, black seed, knob onion, lemon vinegar $16 -- lovage was a bit over powering and the size was outrageously small considering the price. Dandelion salad with cherries & manchego, almonds, flowers $13 -- this plate was beautiful to look at pretty with a salty, "meaty" taste. Recommended. Pan fried padron peppers, benne seed, parmigiana $11 -- by far my favorite dish I wanted to dip some bread in the olive oil and benne seed, which had a lightly toasted sesame taste. Recommended. Peach cobbler croustade, buttermilk ice cream $8 -- breathtaking to behold, but not so much to eat. Skip.
(3)Rosana D.
Out on a business trip with time finally to myself, I found this gem of a place. The quality of the food was superb! Their menu changes daily but the food is so fresh and full of flavor that my mouth was watering for more! Perfect portion entrees that saves room for desert. I couldn't have asked for a better meal! I would definitely come back on my next visit to Atlanta.
(5)Sarah M.
Drove in town on Father's Day and they squeezed us in. Food was excellent and the staffed was very friendly. They have a wonderful little patio in the back. We at brunch and it was to DIE FOR. Hats off to the chief. They are doing it right at One Eared Stag.
(5)John S.
If you like the unknown (and the strange), you'll get a kick out of One Eared Stag. Each week or so is different according to the chef. I try to avoid highlighting obscure meals because I know they can offputing, regardless of how seemingly harmless they can be. My dad is a notorious germaphobe and he thought the fried smelt were the best things he had ever tasted. I salute the chef of OES. I'm a big fan of experiments meeting the new.
(4)Louie S.
Went by for Sunday brunch because my wife saw the One Eared Stag on The Food Network. She had to order the Chef's Choice that was featured on the show, which was a mistake. Out of the six sections the waffle and bacon was the only thing that was good. The curds with fish was extremely fishy, the egg was difficult to cut and very chewy, the scrambled eggs and hash were OK but when you add it up, was not worth the $25. Nice location, nice decor, slow service.
(2)Molly T.
Went for brunch. Brunch is normally a meh for me but this was pretty damn good. They were slammed. We had a reservation and got a crappy table right next to the host stand at the door. People were constantly hovering over us. But I needed a Bloody Mary stat so I took the table! Joy was our server and she was great and knowledgeable. Bloody Mary was great but it's $10 for a small glass. We ordered a few salads to start because we weren't really sure what we wanted and they were fine. Finally we decided on the chefs breakfast to share. That's when I fell in love with the chef. I like to try a little bit of everything so it had 6 or 7 items on it. The oysters and grits were amazing! Everything else was pretty good... Beef tongue hash, scrambled eggs with crab, prosciutto quiche, yogurt parfait, pastry (I didn't try but it looked ok). For me the highlight was the fact it came with a complimentary beer!!! Beer for breakfast?!? Yes, please!!!! If I had a breakfast in bed like that served with a beer I'd be in love with whoever served it.
(4)Sally P.
Didn't come for brunch, so I can't speak for that but I was underwhelmed with dinner. I saw One Eared Stag on another Yelper's list of Vegetarian Spots in Atlanta. This place could not be further from vegetarian friendly. Vegetables here are served in small portions on the side of meat obsessed entrees. I am not using the term, "meat obsessed," casually. If the antlers on the wall everywhere are any indication, One Eared Stag focuses on meat dishes, with a "farm to table" (as one of our friends said), and an unquestionably bougey feel. I had to cave and make a meat-ception. Duck's my favorite meat so I ordered the duck leg. It tasted of freezer burn, but the unusual spring greens underneath the leg were great. Too bad there weren't that many of them. (Pro tip: if you're vegetarian and find yourself having to eat meat for whatever reason, go for fish or a small amount of chicken. The mostly dark-meat duck leg gave me gut-splitting cramps about 30 minutes after eating. Not fun.) My friends were also underwhelmed with what they ordered, except for the "milk curd on toast" appetizer- which turned out to be more filling than the other entrees and very tasty. If you like meat, but mostly if you like hype, you'll like this place. One Eared Stag caters to hype but putting something along the lines of "All of our foods are sourced from really cool people doing really cool things" at the bottom of the menu. Oh, ok. Clears up any concerns I might have had about the lack of coolness in my choice of restaurant. Overall spent about $70 for two entrees with very small portion sizes, and some interesting flavors, but not enough to make up for the price.
(3)Kelsey F.
One Eared Stag has some serious hype around it and it's been in my bookmarks for quite some time. A friend and I finally made it to their Saturday brunch and it was basically what I expected - trendy, airy vibe, relaxed service, delicious food, and lots of ingredients that I was completely unfamiliar with i.e. soldiers, pork head cheese, dumpster salad etc. This all made for a memorable experience. First of all brunch was not crowded at all. There were plenty of open tables in the relatively small space. I'm sure it gets packed at dinner, but they accept reservations so I recommend that especially for groups bigger than 4 people. The space is really lovely. The white tile, natural wood, cloth napkins, large windows and of course animal mounts make it feel homey but refined. We took some serious time reviewing the menu. It changes often, but the day we were there it was broken down between cold, hot and brunch. Cold and hot were smaller plates while the brunch options were more substantial. For $4.50, we couldn't say no to the redneck mimosa (beer + orange juice). I think I liked it better than a normal mimosa. We decided to try an odd, adventurous dish which was the pork head cheese with flowers, pickled raisins and carrots. It was really earthy and delicious. When you are at a place like One Eared Stag, you have to branch out and at least try something a little unusual. Our classic brunch dish was biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were basically just a vehicle for the ridiculously delicious gravy. It was slightly spicy, but appropriately creamy as well. Lastly, we went for a wild card order- The Meatstick (having no actual idea what a meatstick is). Plot twist! It is a double stack hamburger with some of the best pickles I've had. We were in semi-shock but also the burger was so tasty that it didn't really matter. So, yes I realize that our dishes didn't really go together, but we got to sample lots of different things that were all really delicious. On my return brunch I will be ordering the chef's breakfast. It is basically a sampling of whatever the chef feels like putting on it that day and a can of Schlitz. It is also served on a large carving board which really appeals to me. Also, apparently lots of people order the donuts to go which I could get behind. For the unique sampling we had, my meal came out to only $21. A pretty great deal. The staff is really friendly and matches the charm of the space and menu. The restaurant is a little out of the way for me, but totally worth many return visits. Parking is available on near by streets and it is also a hop and a skip away from Marta. Overall, a plump 4 stars.
(4)Mb C.
Animal heads on the wall, pickles, serious attention to detail... close to Hipster Central. But, all-in-all very good!
(4)Alessandro N.
The menu is ever changing so the examples I will give may or may not be applicable to your visit. What doesn't change is how amazing the culinary skills are that come out of the kitchen at One Eared Stag. Also this place can get pricey if you come with a huge appetite. The first round of our dinner that night consisted of raw oysters and a fried quail appetizer. The oysters were fresh and the mignonette was well balanced and highlighted the oysters (rather than covering them up). The fried quail was F'ing INCREDIBLE!!!! This small hot plate is one of the best small plates that I have ever had in my lifetime. Cannot emphasize this enough, it was amazing. The breading that they used was the tastiest breading for a fried food that I ever had. I don't know how else to say it but it was awesome. For dinner I had the fresh-caught catfish and my date had one of the steaks (there were two on the menu that night). Since the menu changed since I was there.... I cannot look up the exact details but both were very well prepared. The catfish was the best catfish I've had since I moved south and the steak was a great cut of meat with not a lot of fat/tendon. The sides were equally tasty and really highlighted each main course. Drinks: They have a wide selection of brown liquor and the Manhattan was very well made. I had a Hoddy Toddy and being my first time trying the drink I have nothing to compare it to but it was good and would recommend trying one. In the end it was pricey but it was absolutely worth it.
(5)Jill G.
Not sure where to begin, but will start with the underwhelming experience. As my husband and I are big foodies, have eaten in some of the country's best restaurants, and I was actually a chef in Los Angeles for 10 years, we feel comfortable saying we do know good food. First impression was the bad bar service -uh oh. Guess it was a sign of things to come... Our reservation was after 9 pm, so things were winding down. We had a little time before our table was ready, so sat at the bar for a cocktail. Lets just say the personality of the bartender was almost non-existent. Not a great first impression... As they were not very busy at this time, it's interesting that they took their sweet, old time before even looking at us. My expensive drink was in a tiny martini glass, and I couldn't taste any alcohol. My husbands' bourbon pour was pitiful. No excuse for this from a restaurant that's supposed to be so good.... Ah, but it wasn't very good after all. (I hear its gone downhill, by a former regular customer). I'd like to start by asking why a restaurant called One Eared Stag, has a menu mostly comprised of fish? Just doesn't make sense. There was only one entree that was meat? mmm. Sorry Chef, but here goes... Started with 2 appetizers: the dumpster salad, and rabbit, goose terrine. Dumpster salad was good - not great, but good - but very small, and they charged $12 for a tiny salad. The terrine was very dry and bland. Thank goodness for the delicious persimmon mustard and toasts, which helped the terrine along. Ha, pretty bad when the mustard is the highlight of the dish. I ordered the shad roe, as it sounded interesting, and different; and my hubby ended up getting a burger, which was not listed on the menu, but he wanted meat. (The only other offer of meat was a steak, that he wasn't in the mood for). Thank God he did, as it was delicious, and was the highlight of the meal. The fries were good too, but very few on the plate - so sad. Now for the shad roe - it was a dry, liver-like texture with, thankfully, a pop of salty roe (although bit too fishy), and coated in a very thick, supposedly tempura, batter. Not very appealing. The sauce and potatoes were fine, but really? At this point I couldn't even bother with desert, which I always get! My condolences to the chef. It's really a shame, as I was looking forward to chefs brunch there, but not sure I can bother now.
(1)McKenzie C.
Pretty good but a little over priced and pretentious about their offerings. Also, if you ascribe to a more plant based or meatless diet, you may struggle to find a breakfast item that suits your palette. Great taste and a cool atmosphere overall but not as special as I had hoped.
(3)Christine A.
I have mixed feelings about one-eared stag. On the one hand I've enjoyed the chefs breakfast then two times I've had it but I often have a hard time finding something that sounds up my alley for dinner. The small menu isn't necessarily a bad thing but it makes it a bit tougher if you are looking for something a bit more tame. That said, everything has always been very tasty albeit a bit pricier than feels on the mark. A great space with enough room for groups.
(4)Keri L.
We went here for brunch with a relatively large group (9 people) this past weekend and our experience was just 'ok'. We were some of the first people to arrive at the restaurant that morning and were well aware that with larger groups things tend to be a little slower. However, our service and our server was painfully and embarrasingly slow. It took almost an hour to get our food after we ordered. Again, if the restaurant was packed or understaffed this would not have been a problem, but we watched as tables around us kept getting served food and our food, and more importantly, our server was no where. We would have appreciated a check-in or two to let us know if the kitchen was slow or what was taking so long, but we just ended up sitting there getting frustrated. The food itself was about 50/50. I actually really enjoyed my meal (even though I was a bit hangry at this point) of the biscuits and gravy. And others at our table really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich, but then some weren't so happy. They felt the eggs with crab was sub-par and the shrimp and grits were just 'ok'. All in all, if I'm ever back in Atlanta, I doubt I would try this place again. Or I would sit at the bar.
(2)Stefanie M.
My hubby and I dined here last minute on a Friday night to celebrate some work success! We arrived at 8pm, and were immediately seated. I have to admit, this has been a long time book mark and I've heard such good things about it, that I was surprised we were able to get in and half the restaurant was empty on a Friday night. . . .Awesome restaurants are hard to get into typically, but I think One Eared Stag might be more famous for brunch than dinner. Our wait staff was very nice, my hubby thought him good but slightly disinterested. I disagreed. I started with the roasted cauliflower and my hubby started with these very spicy quail. Both were excellent. For dinner my husband had the short rib and I had a steak, both were divine! Although I think the winner may have been the short rib, it was enormous! So lovely. Both came with spinach. For dessert we split a chocolate curry tart that was really unusual and delicious. It had a pineapple side that broke up the spice with the sweetness, it was so nice. We ordered a bottle of wine, the 2009 Relic, and it was fantastic. Overall I loved everything about the One Eared Stag. I definitely want to come for brunch but the dinner was fabulous too!
(5)Ibad K.
If you've gone to One Eared Stag, please do and thank me later. Great food that's inventive but comforting with Chef Robert's always thoughtful and warm touch. The service is very good and the staff is not pretentious but very helpful. Brunch is a class above in originality, taste, and quality. Try the Chef's Breakfast, the Meatstick (a great burger), and any of ever-changing dishes. Lunch is a casual but very high quality affair. Go often to try everything. It's that good. Don't even get me started on the dinner. Pound for pound one of the best experiences in chef-driven restaurants in Atlanta. No pretenses, no cliches, no frills. Just great food cooked very well. Highly recommended!
(5)D.J. K.
We were driving around Inman Park looking for a brunch spot that didn't require a redic wait time. So my friends and I were happy to find One Eared Stag. The interior has the deer/stag motif going around the restaurant with antlers and a huge "mounted trophy" at the bar (not sure how i feel about that). However, we were starving and ready to get our eat on. While waiting for a few minutes at the bar, we saw a drink item called "redneck mimosa." when we asked what this was the bartender said it was Budweiser and OJ...o_0, we kind of just chuckled to ourselves. The brunch menu was not extensive which i liked. We opted for the Chef's Special, French Toast, and Biscuits & Gravy. Chef's Special: Small portions of shrimp & grits, french fries with gravy, danish, french toast, veal with fried egg (i think it was veal, can't remember), and can of beer. Shrimp and grits were okay, it was too cornmeal-y for my taste. I really liked the french fries, the rest was just okay..I didn't touch the veal (?) French toast: I didn't like the bread..I feel like for french toast it should be really good bread and not just masked with toppings...I think the bread fell short Biscuits & Gravy: this was by far our table's favorite. The biscuits were warm and soft on the inside and the gravy was really good. It wasn't too thick and heavy, just right! Would like to come back to try their adventurous dinner menu.
(3)David W.
I stumbled into One Eared Stag on a Saturday afternoon for brunch and was pleasantly surprised to see the place packed. The food selection was broad and unique and I have no issues with service (slow or otherwise). We sat near the window and had a great view of the Inman Park neighborhood. I go to restaurants because of the food and the food alone... and if you're anything like me, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Tom E.
I will never forget the first time I had learned about this place, I got off of MARTA to head to Bacon Fest (at Dad's Garage, down the street). It looked like a beautiful one story white brick building that blended with the neighborhood perfectly. I just had no idea what it was about- and then I kept reading reviews about it. For my last meal of vacation, I decided to meet Kathleen and Charlie for a meal here, as I felt there should be no other way to experience this place for the first time. There is no parking lot, but finding a street spot was not too difficult (the entrance is on a side street, so it makes it a little easier). Upon entering, the bar is straight ahead (with the famous one eared stag looking over), and there is a dining room to the left. We got seated in the dining room, and I got to face the kitchen, which at the end of the day, I wish I didn't (more on that later). The building itself is very elegant, but with a hipster vibe. Almost reminds me of Empire State South. I can dig it, as long as things stay true to flow, and service is spot on (especially for the prices they charge). On to my tangent- earlier in the week I treated my friend to lunch at Community Q, and I was mortified when he pulled a string of hair out of his Brunswick stew. That put a damper on things, for sure. So when I saw one of the chefs/cooks with an all out beard at OES, it kind of made me cringe. I am sorry, I am all for art and expression, but I was trained to leave the facial hair out of the kitchen- for an equal part of sanitation and professionalism. But hey, what would I know, I have never cooked a day in my life. So as I am sitting there staring at this guy making food, I needed the drinks to keep coming. And they did. They had a solid bourbon menu and cocktail list, I don't even remember what I got. Their menu changes a lot from what I hear, which is good for one thing, but if you like something, you may not see it again. We started off with some chicken necks (which is very odd for a place that sells $40+ entrees). At $9, it was a huge plate, and they were seasoned well, but having to work so hard for such little meat, I didn't find it fitting. They tasted great, but I was out of breath after eating 5. For the main dish, I got a piece of beef and a kid size lobster claw. For $40soemthing, it was alright, but it left much to be desired. It solidified my opinion that I will never order steak again from a restaurant again unless I am drunk and forgiving. IMO, I can do it better. That was my mistake for ordering it in the first place. On the other hand, the lamb neck the size of the table was decent, and enough to share for 3. The fries that came with it were awesome. We ordered some Brussels as a side, and they were decent as well. As I was trying to help them finish, they took my damn fork (wth). It was then dessert time. They split a peanut butter type sundae, I got a orange brulee in a crust. The brulee itself was decent, but like a great cannoli, you have to fill it the moment you are going to serve it. I could tell that with that crust. As I was about to eat some more of their sundae (which indeed, was phenomenal), the guy took my damn spoon! That was twice! He then asked if we wanted anything else, I told him I needed coffee, as I was about to embark on a 400 mile drive home. After searching, he told me they were out of coffee! I mean, what the hell!?!?! A dinner for 3 with drinks came to $198 before tip. The company made it worth it, but after the mixed emotions from everything else, I might just come back to try the famed "chef's breakfast". I just had too many "what the ??" moments in one meal to give it a higher rating.
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