Joel Antunes LLC

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3290 Northside Pkwy NW
Atlanta, GA 30327

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(404) 233-3500
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Joel Antunes LLC - Atlanta, GA
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Let's be fair, the location for Joel's Brasserie is not the best. But, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. The Manager, Roy, the friendly waitstaff, and the new So...

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The food was incredible, as was the atmosphere. However, the service was dismal. for the extensive wine list, both our server and so-called ""sommelier"" were both very uninformed...

Nice restaurants should have knowledgable staff 6/17/2005

Joel seems very trendy and fancy. The decor is lovely and the menu even has a 5 course tasting menu and wine pairing. But the staff is very clueless when it comes to any of the 5 courses, and the wine expert is not so much an expert but nothing more than a french guy in a nice suit. If a restaurant like Joel is supposed to be one of the best in Atlanta, than hire the best staff and educate them on the menu. If you are going to be a fine dining restaurant, than be a fine dining restaurant and not an imitation of one. Pretentious and nothing more. Save your $200 for a better one. Cons: Service more
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Terrible Serivce makes this place a downer 5/22/2005

The service was unbelievably bad considering the high expectations I had for Joel. It took 10 minutes for the servers to find menus. The sommelier did not listen very well. When we asked what wine would pair with the beef and the ribs, he suggested ""red."" We were obviously on our own with the wine list. Water glasses went empty and we were totally ignored after dessert was served. We waited 15 minutes with empty plates before we had to ask the server for the bill. We waited another 10 before asking the host to get it for us. We were seated right next to the service station! The host gave us ""Free Entree"" coupons if we came back and bought another entree. No apology or explanation from the wait staff. Truly horrible! Pros: Food, Atmosphere Cons: Poor Service more
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mediocre experience at Joel... 4/27/2005

...totally forgotten about or worse ignored, once seated, orig. waiter disappeared. 20 minutes later different waiter took orders, sommelier finally came by, told us that paired wine tasting would be tiny. The attitude/tone of the sommelier made it clear to skip wine altogether and have drinks instead. Mailed chef/owner letter since it fell way short of my expectations and never heard back. Slow inadequate table service, along with unpleasant attitude and pretentiousness greatly tarnished the night. Left the restaurant to find lengthy line at the restaurants valet. Told everyone we had a mediocre experience at the restaurant. It was not the special memorable night I had so wanted. I was extremely dissatisfied with the service we received. Overall experience was unfortunately bad. It simply did not measure up to what one should reasonably expect at a restaurant run by a chef of his talent. Pros: Send people u hate!, Bathroom is well lit., Good high ceilings. Cons: poor service, bad attitude, they don't care! more
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Great Place to dine 9/16/2003

Looking for the ""typical"" American dining experience (order within 5 minutes, leave in less than 1/2 hour) - dont go there. Want a great dining experience like in France of Italy - yes, make a reservation!!! Food: well prepared, tasty, flavors fresh and appealing. Summer menu excellent value for money. Wine List: Impressive wine list. Excellent selection of wines you don't find everythere (e.g. gems from South Africa). Some half bottles. Highly knowledgable, still not arrogant Sommelier. Some of the bottles attractively priced, others obviously too high (for those primarily focusing on prestige of wine). Bar: great selection of Aperitives (they even know what Dry Sherry is) and Digestives. Impressive selection Single Malts from Scotland. Overall dining experience: very relaxing. It is not about getting your stomach filled quickly, but enjoying the flavors in a nice, relaxing environment, and having great conversation in the meantime. Overall: highly recommendable!!! Pros: Food+Wine List, Atmosphere, Attitude Cons: Wine prices (some) more
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elcellent 8/21/2003

from the moment you enter this restaurant the service is excellent and very warm atmosphere unlike some larger restaurants. The bar is beautifully laid out so it was sad to see it empty however it was only lunch time. When you only have good things to say, that kind of says it all. I would definately recommend Joel. Pros: food, service, wine list Cons: hidden location more
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FANtastic FOOD 11/9/2002

We dined at Joel's about 1 month ago and it was the BEST dining experience we have ever had. Our waiter was a bit new with the French food terms and pronunications but he tried his best. The one appetizer, 2 entrees and 2 desserts were very good to GREAT. I usualy like big portions but the food quality and favors were so good, I was satisfied. I agree with another poster = the wine list was very over-priced so we bought wines by the glass and the young sommelier picked out excellent pairings with the foods. Pros: Favorful food more
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THIS IS IT! 10/24/2002

I have eaten in the best restaurants around the world, and have to say that Joel is my favorite. The food is unique and perfectly prepared. The service was exceptional. Great atmosphere for a date, or to meet friends for drinks. I couldn't think of a negative thing to say about this place, even if I tried. more
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Great Value ! 9/27/2002

We have been there a few times and were never disappointed : great food, attentive service, very nice bar, a place to recommend to anybody who wants to spend a special night. more
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Simply Amazing 9/18/2002

The Power House of ultra hip Atlanta Restaurants. The best of New York and San Francisco can be found at this super fabulous restaurant. The bar is wonderful, the lighting is superb, and the food is always amazing... Perfect for friends, dates, or corpoate outings..... If you want amazing food with a well heeled crowd.. this is your destination. more
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Incredible!! 8/19/2002

just one word... Incredible!!! I hope Atlantans appreciate what Joel has offered to us. The same cuisine and service would cost twice the amount in San Francisco or New York. Bravo to Chef Joel for staying in Atlanta and giving us this treat. more
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  • JOEL BRASSERIE is a chic yet relaxed French restaurant founded on blending contemporary style with rustic flavors. Responsible for one of Atlanta's most acclaimed dining experiences, Chef Cyrille Holota now guides the kitchen as executive chef & brings his full-flavored brasserie concept to the menu. JOEL BRASSERIE's understated elegance reflects Holota's experiences growing up in central France & his professional ventures in London & Japan.

    Showcasing Holota's lifelong commitment to preparing simple yet innovative French cuisine, JOEL BRASSERIE serves simple, hearty food in a uniquely casual atmosphere & features one of the most extensive wine lists in Atlanta. Recipient of many awards such as the AAA Four Diamond Restaurant Award in '09 and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in '07, JOEL BRASSERIE is committed to pairing haute cuisine with simple savoir-faire.

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  • In Short\r Adjusting to a new menu and restaurant concept after the departure of famed Chef Joël Atunes, Joël Brasserie aims to lighten the fine-dining mood that often leads to stuffiness by...

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