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97 Estoria
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Wed, Sun
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
102 reviews for 97 Estoria
Review Highlights
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"Also, the patio is dog friendly, for well behaved dogs." In 32 reviews -
"Their chicken and brie sammich is super delicious." In 7 reviews -
"...the fried green tomato BLT and a side of sweet potato fries." In 8 reviews
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102 reviews in English
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Review from Jon W.
4/9/2012
I can't believe I don't have a review for Estoria yet. Well, here it goes.
Awesome:
The Vegan McRiblet is seriously the most delicious vegan meat tasting substance I have ever had.
The fried green beans are the greatest side item in the history of side items.
Great prices on beers and shots.
Nieghborhood atmosphere and the servers/bartenders are all awesome here.
Bleh:
It gets kind of smokey in here and sometimes is hard to find a table for a large group of people. -
Review from Shannon H.
San Francisco, CA
2/27/2012
Cool, low key bar - that is during the week at lunch!
Weekend/ nights can be another story as I witnessed a huge fight break out here with a table being flipped. I'm sure it doesn't happen all the time, but I think I'm going stay with coming here for lunch. The service is always good (both servers and bartenders) and if you are looking for bar food, it is better than average here. I usually order the fried green tomato blt - it has goat cheese stuffed green tomatoes :) (now that it's on my mind I kind of wish I could get one right now!), the jerk chicken burrito, or the thai peanut tofu burrito. Yum. -
Review from sweet carlos t.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2012
Decent bar food, just like nearly everywhere else in Atlanta. Shitty beer selection. Horribly understaffed. Overwhelmingly obnoxious douche crowd, all the time...like blackout drunk country imbeciles who are just now discovering grunge, stumbling around in a low-end coke stupor, and all 150 of them chain-smoking in a small & poorly ventilated space.
I'm about the most non-violent person ever, but every time I've been here I just want to pick up a bar stool & go right upside every single motherfucker's head with it. That's how hard 97 Estoria sucks! -
Review from Erin O.
Atlanta, GA
5/14/2012
Good food. Strong drinks. Smokers can feel free to smoke up. Awesome neighborhood bar.
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Review from Tom S.
Atlanta, GA
4/1/2012
They have a really great fake meat BBQ rib sandwich. It makes me really pleased.
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Review from Jess B.
Atlanta, GA
11/7/2011
I used to eat here more frequently when their menu was friendlier towards the vegan/vegetarian crowd. Now they've changed things up, and there were several treats that got the ax.
No more are the days of the Vegan Riblet sandwich, You shall be missed dearly.
Gone are the sweet potato logs cooked in wing sauce. It truly is tragic that these are no more.
It seems like the only things left are blah and meh food and beer (and beer is fun, don't get me wrong! I just prefer some decent food to go along with it) -
Review from Sarah B.
Atlanta, GA
7/14/2011
I was a big fan of this patio. I came here on a lazy Sunday afternoon with a friend for a late lunch/early dinner.
He had some sort of artery-clogging burger (which actually looked pretty delicious) and I had a turkey and brie sandwich and sweet potato fries, both of which were awesome. Add in some Dogfish Head 60 Minute on tap, and I was one happy camper.
I did feel like I stuck out like a sore thumb a bit as I don't have any tattoos or waist-length dreads - but the people watching added to the experience! -
Review from Jillian H.
Atlanta, GA
9/12/2011
It has been three days and three shampoos since my last visit to 97 Estoria and my hair STILL smells like I spent the night in a Las Vegas casino. This place must be the smokiest bar in Atlanta....
Nonetheless, I have found myself here on multiple occasions. Mostly just for late-night drinks, but a couple of times for eats too. Their chicken and brie sammich is super delicious... and the sweet potato fries pretty on point. Food and drinks are reasonably priced and service is consistently satisfactory.
The atmosphere is.... interesting to say the least. It has a counter-cultural/ hipster/ hipster's basement vibe, if that makes sense. The bathrooms are fun... lots of funny writings on the wall to look at. Not the cleanest, but not completely offensive either.
Overall, I give this place 3 stars. If the smoke throws you off, come on a beautiful afternoon and enjoy a few cocktails and some snacks on their shaded patio! -
Review from Strixx V.
Decatur, GA
1/18/2012
My husband and I went here to try the vegan riblet sandwich. It was so smoky he couldn't go inside (asthma). I was going to order take out, but they were no longer offering the riblet sandwich. By the time I got back outside I was coughing. I used to smoke; I don't mind a bit of smoke, but this place needs to invest in an air filtration system.
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Review from Dru M.
5/23/2011
Cool Cabbagetown bar/restaurant with a large patio and two bars inside. I've had better service there than this last time. I blame the fact that it was a Saturday evening and there was a music festival going on. Their food is typical bar food and prices are reasonable. I suggest getting their hummus appetizer..comes with pita and veggies. Great portion size for the price.
Note...they do have a parking lot, but it tends to fill up fast. So be prepared to look for street parking.
Overall...good place to grab a beer and food in Cabbagetown. -
Review from Reba Jean B.
Atlanta, GA
Updated - 11/17/2011
I must have been drunk when I gave this place 4 stars. I mean really, the women's toilet has been broken since 2002 and they have terrible food. Three stars go to friendly people and cool spot in C-town with a great deck to drink beer.
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8/24/2011
Ok. So, it may uber hip for the youngsters, But damn! Gotta love the shaded deck (with a nice fan)… Read more »
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Review from Jordan S.
Atlanta, GA
7/20/2011
My favorite neighborhood bar, and the food is great. I go with the chicken & brie sandwich or the grilled tofu burrito.
A great place to meet friends, your next ex, or to decompress after work. -
Review from Stephanie M.
Atlanta, GA
Updated - 4/5/2011
This update is strictly a wings update. I tried the dozen buffalo wings the other night and was pleasantly surprised by 97 on this front! (Not that my previous experiences have been bad.)
The wings come with celery and bleu cheese but I requested ranch instead of the bleu cheese. Since this place isn't solely a wings spot, I got mine made to order and fresh out of the fryer. They were a nice size with plenty of meat but not too gargantuan, and the perfect amt of juicyness. Of the dozen wings I don't remember one of them being dry at all, and all of them also had a lovely little crunch from being fried. even as they cooled, still all-out great.
they were covered in straight up buffalo sauce with no frills or weird herbs, not too much sauce but each wing was still spicy and tasty. sometimes it's nice to get back to the basics.
I gobbled up those wings and had to use all 4 of the provided napkins. Delicious! I'm definitely getting these again.Listed in: Atlanta's Fish Tacos, Atlanta's Wings
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1/31/2011
This bar is a Cabbagetown staple - it doesn't get anymore East Atlanta than this.
Food - I eat here… Read more »
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Review from Katharine S.
Decatur, GA
2/13/2011
A proud Decaturite, I have to really be in the mood for something different to venture far afield for dinner. Last night was one of those nights, though, so my boyfriend and I decided to travel the full six miles away to check out 97 Estoria in Cabbagetown, which I don't think that either of us could have accurately identified on a map of intown Atlanta before last night. Its reputation for being chill and inexpensive was a major draw for us, and when I saw the top line on the PDF of their menu online ("We want to make you happy, so if we have the ingredients, we will gladly make anything you can imagine. Just ask.") I knew that this place would be a gem.
What we didn't expect, though, was that it to be a locale in which one could smoke! Both of us having a strong dislike of cigarette smoke, we opted to eat in the less crowded, less scenestery "front" dining room rather than the main room, where we got to watch a buff 30-something knock back PBR tallboys ($4.25) and skillfully take out deer, elk, big horn sheep and lemurs in Big Game Hunter while we waited for our order of burgers and fries. 97 Estoria makes some mean burgers: my bacon horseradish cheddar burger (on a braided egg roll bun) was delicious and the fries were superb. The only thing missing was a pickle spear.
Since we usually walk to dinner when we eat out (meaning we usually stick to Decatur), I don't plan to make 97 Estoria one of our regular destinations, but I do want to make a return visit when the weather is warm enough to enjoy dinner and drinks on their patio and see if any hipster vibes rub off on us. -
Review from leah v.
9/30/2011 11 Check-ins Here
I'm not a fan of self-righteous hipsters, so I stop here on the weeknights right after work. The bartenders are attentive and they always remember what I drink. They also have a pretty awesome menu with lots of vegan or vegetarian items for us picky eaters. I usually see regulars and neighborhood folk, and it makes me smile. Good vibe all around - I just avoid it late nights b/c I'm not interested in sharing air with barely legals who spent an hour to make it look like they just rolled out of bed. Oh crap. I just turned into my mother. :-O
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Review from Jeremy A.
9/4/2010
Bar is easy to find if you know where the Krog St. Bridge is. The patio was packed when we went. First thing that threw me off is that you can smoke inside, doh.
Service was awesome for us our waitress was friendly and attentive. Everything we ordered I really liked and its all reasonably priced.
Tofu Peanut Burrito - Bit on the spicy side, huge and enough for two people.
Hotwings were GREAT here. Definitely will go back to try the lemon pepper.
Fried Green Tomatoes are stuffed with goat cheese, an absolute must. -
Review from Nicole G.
1/14/2011
This place seemed all right when I first got there. There were lots of wannabe hipsters who thought it would be cool to not move even if you said "excuse me" as loud as possible.
Our server was pretty nice. However, I had an allergic reaction to my food immediately after taking a bite into it so I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon. -
Review from Liz M.
Atlanta, GA
10/16/2007
Estoria used to be my first choice (after my regular Friday night bar). The beer prices aren't outrageous, and if you get there early enough, you can snag a table on the patio outside. The lingering problems are still there: some of the slowest service in Atlanta, no ventilation indoors (I'm a smoker, and even I can't stand to sit inside) and items from the menu are either an amazing hit or a colossal failure (honey mustard made from apple sauce and mustard? are you kidding?). These combined weren't enough to keep me away, but the crowd has been shifting slowly and steadily.
It's now completely overcrowded any weekend night, more and more by Buckhead overflow, the atmosphere is less relaxed and the music is trending more toward hits of the 90s. No, seriously. Sublime, followed by Red Hot Chili Peppers, followed by Dave Matthews Band. That's a deal breaker in my book.
It's a damn shame. I might still go on a weeknight, but never on a Friday or Saturday night. -
Review from Nikki K.
5/24/2007
97 Estoria is a great place to go if you just don't care about seating and having a great wait staff. Otherwise you might walk out of there a little aggro and road rage around Cabbagetown.
They have a parking lot, but it's once in a blue moon that you can get a spot in it, you can park on the street, but make sure you aren't wearing high heels because it might be a trek on the crowded streets, and the same with the outdoor patio- get there early or sit with the rest of us inside. And good luck with the wait staff- you will either get sufficient attention or very little at all.
And another thing about the inside is that they have a few booths, but most of the time you are subjected to the long tables. Which means you might be rubbing elbows with a stranger before the night is through because someone's party has taken up residence next to yours. It's not the worst thing ever, but I am into personal space and I feel weird with strangers sitting too close to me while I eat.
But what brings me back over and over again is the food and drink. If I am planning a night out of dinner and then 6 drinks, this is one of the places I can go to. The vegan riblet is tasty, and the vegan chicken nuggets were freaking amazing- too bad their vendor stopped making them. I hope they come back again soon. I hear the rest of the food is pretty good as well- they have a diverse menu, from total vegan to ultimate carnivore.
But sometimes, when you're very lucky, you get a spot in the lot, you can sit on the patio (with your own table), and enjoy a lovely summer night drinking and eating with friends. -
Review from Naoya W.
Atlanta, GA
2/24/2008 4 Check-ins Here
I used to frequent this place too much... It was convenient due to its location down the road from my house, but quality has overcome convenience for me now.
I went there last night and it was packed as expected. The crew we were with was fun, but that could be said of anyplace we could have been. The staff there seems to be a little on the slow side... Well maybe a lot on the slow side. I understand it's super bust on Sat evening at midnight, but c'mon. I saw my server at the beginning when we walked in, and then... well, not again. EVER! Luckily a friend of mine covered the tab, but that's just insane.
When we talk about dinner time, the place is on point. It's nice and slow, and relaxed. No where near as smokey as the night crowd. Speaking of dinner, the food there is half decent for a bar... The cheesesteak being a favorite of mine. But only get that in the beginning of the week, and after the kitchen has been running for at least a few hours... Something about that being the magical time for Estoria's cheesesteak.
For dog lovers, they have a patio that is dog friendly during the warmer days, which can be nice...
It was an option for me when I wasn't feeling the Local, but I can't say that's gonna happen again anytime soon. -
Review from Lindsay P.
Atlanta, GA
6/21/2007
Living down the street from here, I thought I would go there much more often. While I enjoy sitting on the large patio, I walk away if there isn't anywhere to sit outside largely because the interior is dark and filled with so much cigarette smoke. I have nothing against people who want to smoke but in 97 Estoria, the air is a bit stagnant and the smoke kind of just hangs in the air or clings to your clothes.
If you like greasy food, their chips with blue cheese dressing hit the spot, though I always ask for the dressing on the side. They really like that dressing and too often, the chips end up all soggy before you can finish. Otherwise, the food can be hit or miss. Sometimes the lamb gyro is good, other times it's dried out and tough. There also isn't a great selection of beer, just the basics.
All in all, though, if you can snag a place on the patio, it's just a chill place to wind down over a few beers and some greasy chips and hang out. Really not a bad way to spend a summer evening. -
Review from Isaiah D.
7/6/2008 1 Check-in Here
97 Estoria...
so I was a little skeptical about this place before I got there, based on all the mixed reviews, but lets lay it all out. I had a great time last night. I think not knowing what to expect helped out. I think you really can't go too wrong with a place that spins The Smiths and has pitchers of PBR on tap. I think I saw a fair mix of people last night, from hipsters, scene kids, to locals. The corner with the couches offers a low key spot, where you can kill some pitchers and hang with your friends. We even moved the table out and broke out a game of twister. You can find said game in the record player in the corner. The patio is spacious and the location can't be beat. Very laid back atmosphere, the bartenders last night were all over their game. I can't really find anything bad about this place.Listed in: My Old Neighborhood ATLANTA I…, The Places I Go Out
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Review from Bianca W.
Northridge, CA
5/28/2009 2 photos
So here's the thing.....
Dear sweet Jebus, if the large bottle of Newcastle weren't enough, if the fried pickles weren't enough, lets talk about the most righteous vegan riblet sammie ever.
Fuck off.
I wasn't expecting it, after perusing the menu I was toying with selecting either the black bean burger or the vegan riblet sammie, I finally decided to go for broke and pick the riblet, balls to the wall, I figured it would either be the tastiest or nastiest experience of my life. Boy am I delighted it was the tastiest decision ever...
As I powered through my super-sized Newcastle I was checking out the decore, and, if I'm not mistaken, quite a bit of the groovy wares are handmade, the booths seem to be made with love, and upholstered with crocodile, as do the stained wood room dividers, and that kind of craftsmanship makes my heart swell. Add the Patsy Cline on the jukebox, the graff in the bathrooms, and the cushy couches and its mathematically impossibly for you not to have a great time here.
The deep fried pickles were crispy, hot, and tasty, but the real winner for the evening was the vegan riblet sammie, which arrived to my table glistening in bbq sauce, paired with caramelized onions and pickles, and accompanied by a side of homemade steak fries.
I added a little mayo to the ciabatta bun, which is rather un-vegan of me(but I'm a vegetarian and I love mayo so suck it), cut the sammie in half one more time and took my first bite, the faux riblet was a little crispy, which is a textural element I can always appreciate. The flavor was insane, the faux meat was seasoned well and super moist, the bbq was a little heavy on the liquid smoke, but at this point I could care less, I was satisfied beyond belief, and as much as I wanted to finish the whole sammie, it was not possible.
Even my carnivore partner in crime was surprised about how insanely tasty it was.
God, this sammie is the thing dreams are made of.Listed in: My fave veggie burgers in…
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Review from Drew W.
Atlanta, GA
1/10/2007
A neighborhood bar in every sense of the term, 97 Estoria is one of the best bars in Atlanta, hand down. Even though there's plenty of room for a crowd, 97 Estoria manages to feel small and intimate. Maybe it's the old wood and stone, the cigarette burns on the tables, or the well-worn leather couches, the way the staff treats you...it feels like you're in someone's home rather than a big bar.
As far as the food goes, they have one of my favorite sandwiches of all time (one that I would discreetly make for myself several times a week back in my days of working as a cook): grilled cheese with turkey, tomatoes, and mushrooms. I practically danced on the bar the first time I saw it on the menu. And it's cheap...The fries and the home made potato chips are great too, crispy and wonderful with some malt vinegar.
I could go on and on, but that would only delay the inevitable advice to seek this place out immediately and take some friends with you.Listed in: Atlanta 24
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Review from Bobbin W.
Updated - 6/27/2010
My boyfriend's childhood neighbor was in town, after he hadn't seen her in 10 years. After bumbling around a random Beltline event, we decided to go to 97 Estoria since it was close, and we had a Scoutmob coupon. N's visit has convinced me to come up with a list of solid bars and restaurants to take out-of-town friends.
Instead of alcohol, I was craving vegetables, so I ordered the Estoria Salad: arugula topped with julienned carrots, fried potatoes and citrus dressing. I added grilled chicken, satisfied to fill my body with wholesomeness. Wholesome truly would describe my night, since I also requested a Shirley Temple.
My companions ordered a vodka soda, two Yuenglings and a Three Philosophers--and with the Scoutmob coupon, our combined total only came to $14.
The waitress was extremely attentive, quickly bringing our beverages and making sure we were hydrated at all times.
Out of nowhere, a guy scooted into our booth, spreading his mouth into a possum grin. Even through he quickly learned he wouldn't be getting any, I give him props for having the chutzpah to invite himself into our conversation and sitting there for 2+ hours post-no booty assessment. And, I give my party and me props for being so nice to him.
97 Estoria smells, but it's cool.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/1/2009
Hit up 97 Estoria for a chill New Year's Eve celebration. My friends and I were lucky enough to… Read more »
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Review from Melonie T.
Atlanta, GA
12/10/2008
This place is hit or miss. It does have that nice hipster feel in the evenings and can be a great place to grab a drink. I was a huge fan of the food but recently I have noticed it can be a little off- not sure what the deal is, sometimes they are packed and its bad, sometimes they are dead and its bad. I went a while back for brunch and was surprised at the very good and creative fried chicken biscuit with sausage gravy-very good if you haven't had it!
All in all, good for a drink, nice neighborhood place, not too shabby on the food. -
Review from Blake B.
Atlanta, GA
5/22/2007 2 photos
There's something suffocating about 97 Estoria, and I've never been quite able to place what. First off, the parking here is almost always a tremendous pain-- you usually have to park down the street, if even that is open. Though there is a large patio open in the summer, and a smaller gathering area immediately upon entrance, mostly everyone crowds into the main room. I've never felt comfortable here. The tables are all on top of one another and you have to fight your way to the bar, unless you feel like waiting for a server, who may or not be paying attention that night.
The traditional crew that gathers here is your typical mob of hipsters. It's like a fashion spread out of Urban Outfitters ads, only with more tattoos. Most nights they have a DJ playing music loud enough to make conversation that much more difficult. Beyond that, I can remember at least three specific times I couldn't get into the bathroom because someone had locked it, probably for obvious nostril-related reasons.
The food is pretty good.
If you're looking for a place to sit around and feel boxed in, not to mention surrounded by people who are desperate to be seen and perhaps publicly groped by their drunk Strokes-reject boyfriend, this is probably where you want to go. Otherwise, I'd say don't bother.Listed in: Near Home
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Review from Kim G.
Atlanta, GA
5/21/2007
Great bartenders, great food, a decent jukebox, and fun games, 97 Estoria is like a second home to myself and many of my more heavily-drinking friends.
I always hated the idea of being a 'regular' somewhere. To me, the term connotes an old, tobacco-stained man who drinks far too many of the exact same beverage every time and flirts inappropriately with young waitresses. But Estoria regulars are young, fun, and easy to be around. While Friday and Saturday evenings can be a bit of a trendfest, the usual customers are fully content with their non-hipster status, and even trendfests can provide some great (though unintentional) entertainment.
If you're looking for an escape from the pricey-ness of the highlands and the uber-cool that pervades lil' five, Estoria is your destination.Listed in: My Neighborhood, The Places I Go Out
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Review from Laura H.
Atlanta, GA
6/24/2008
I can't lie, I'm pretty cool. And I've got a bit of hipster-alt-kid left in me from my rebel-goth-raver high school days. And I can rock the bangs and black EAV look. But when I walk in to this place, I kind of want to throw up because of how "holier than thou" all the 21 year olds staring back at me seem.
To me, there's just a very stuck-up "scene kids" vibe to the whole bar - at least inside - you can get by alright on the patio. -
Review from Barry G.
11/8/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I stopped in Estoria 97 after the 2010 Chomp and Stomp. It was Heaving!
Estoria is a solid place that you can always find beer and decent bar food. The ONLY problem is that it definitely gets very smokey in there in the evenings.
Other than that nothing but good things to say about Estoria. I'll be there plenty this year. See you there. -
Review from Marisa F.
Atlanta, GA
10/9/2007
The food is a best kept secret. I don't know who's in the kitchen, but once I had the special which was beggar's purse ricotta and spice pasta with a honey pear sauce. I was blown away, it was so good. The soup that day was also 'lick the plate' good. The bbq chicken quesadilla is my favorite drunk food. . I think they have veggie friendly items and yummy fried goodness too.
They have a good beer selection. I get an Oatmeal Stout about as often as the traditional PBR tallboy. Or pear cider, gosh those are good.Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from C J.
Atlanta, GA
I've had moments where I love this place, and moments where I'd rather be eating leftovers in a ditch somewhere. Yesterday was the latter. Your dining choices are a) smoke-filled bar or 2) kamakazi fly assault on the porch. We opted for the latter, which meant fighting the flies all through our meal. Our server was slow and apathetic (and it's like that every time we're here, so I can't just give them the benefit of the doubt or call it a "bad day"). Our food came out less than it was described in the menu, and when we told our server about it, nothing was done (actually, she said she would do something, then forgot about us twice). I keep asking myself why I keep coming back, then I took a bite of my boo's thai tofu burrito, and I remember.
Pros: If you're willing to beg your server for attention, and battle the ambiance, the food, when they prepare it right (according to their own menu) is freaking delicious.
Cons: Apathetic service, flies everywhere outside, the bathrooms are disgusting, and you're probably not "cool enough" to be there. -
Review from Patricia Q.
Smyrna, GA
5/6/2010
My cousin lives in Cabbagetown, so whenever I visit him, I take a little trip to Estoria. I think that artsy describes the crowd at Estoria best, and I am definitely not artsy, and have never felt out of place, even when I have gone alone.
The food
The food here is pretty dan good. You HAVE HAVE HAVE to try the fried green tomatoes that are deep fried with cheese and served with some sort of sour sauce. DELISH :)
I am also a fan of the honey jerk wings.
The turkey burger is pretty good too. It is served with cranberry sauce, but it might be a little salty for most (well it is for me)
The drink
If you like beer, their beer selection is pretty good. Definitely not bad and definitely not amazing. Their drinks are affordable, and their margaritas are pretty tasty. Drinks are not too strong - just right :)
So, do I recommend Estoria? Yes. I especially recommend going on a pretty day and sitting on the patio.
Are there some things about Estoria that might turn you off? Yes! Sometimes it takes forever to get into the woman's bathroom, and there is smoking, correction, a lot of smoking in Estoria, so if that bothers you, don't enter! -
Review from Ain H D.
9/22/2008
I got to know this spot through an amazing photographer who suggested shooting me there. She mentioned that it had a 70s artsy feel that would go well with the image we needed to capture.
I fell in love (No, not with the photographer).
The plain layout, the Goodwill-worthy green couch in the back, and the way it's tucked in Cabbage Town right next to the Krog Street Bridge was perfectly suited for a low key non-socialite like myself. Not many people were there (it was a bright Sunday afternoon), and the folks who sat at the bar were very cool. There aren't too many places I can go for an impromptu photo shoot and be completely comfortable.
Aside from the friendly staff and laid back setting, they had the most delicious vegan nuggets. If a place can actually feed me something other than a salad, they automatically get two stars.
Based on my first visit, I decided to go again. This time I was hipped to the fact that many of the vegan items listed on the menu had been removed. "Ah well, vegan nuggets it is!" I exclaimed to our waitress.
This time the pub was "popping" as the kids would say. Some drunken gal pranced around for my entertainment and it was much more of a Cheers type of feel this go 'round.
So, I can say that 97 Estoria is the neighborhood bar that I wish were in my neighborhood. It delivers a good balance of two worlds. Depending on the day or night, I know where I can go to chill and relax, or throw back a few drinks and have a good time with friends.
The music blows... though I can only blame that on the patrons.Listed in: Friendly Feasting.
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Review from duane m.
Atlanta, GA
4/17/2006 2 photos
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the atmosphere in this place. It is like you are stepping back in time to a swank 60-70's lounge, and the vintage furniture and ambiance is a huge welcoming feature. Where it loses a star for me, is sadly the food. I have had a few things there, and some of them are awesome (the vegan nuggets rock my face off, but when they come out... that is a different story. Probably because they are vegan?), and others are just okay. It isn't that they are bad, they are just okay.
Interestingly enough, I ordered the Thai green beans as a side once, because I was trying to be all "healthy", only to find out that those are breaded and friend green beans. So watch out for that. They were really good though... I guess I wasn't that healthy after all. Either way, this place is totally cool. AND the drinks are completely reasonable; I got trashed there for $20! -
Review from Marcel C.
Atlanta, GA
10/6/2007
Great scene and some decent food. Good jukebox and community Simpson's Trivia top it off.
Hummus - great! and it comes with cucumbers and toasted pita
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Review from Jane B.
Decatur, GA
2/22/2011
I went to 97 Estoria for the first time tonight and the most I can say about it is: meh.
I had a turkey burger with fries and it was just plain odd....it had carrots and spices in it (which I like)...but it didn't look much like turkey and tasted only sort of like turkey...
I must say -- The staff was very nice - and the atmosphere is typical Little 5-Hipster. -
Review from Micah B.
Lilburn, GA
7/15/2010
Great place to see hipster's in their natural habitat.
Food highlights: Sweet potato fries are spectacular, mac & cheese is tasty, burgers are really good, and the fried chicken taco is possibly the best taco I've ever had. -
Review from Vnessa M.
Decatur, GA
7/30/2008
I came for my monthly "one whiskey, one bourbon and one beer" night.
Not a bad place if you are feeling adventurous and wish to have a drink with very alternative-y fellow drinkers. I came to this joint 3 weeks ago while having a "solo" night. I wanted to fill out the crossword puzzle on the Creative Loafing. I sat at the bar, inhaled some second hand smoke from the three fellow drinkers near me. I sure was the odd one, because I did not have any sleeve tattos, pink or green hair, nor was I wearing skinny jeans (note: you need to be skinny to be able to look halfway decent in skinny jeans, guys AND girls!) and that is just not me...not so much.
The bathroom was an atrocity. Forget about looking in the mirror. Well, I guess no mirror is needed when most of the patrons are covered in metal studs, lip/nose/forehead rings and mega tattos up their necks! who needs to look attractive when you have stainless steel bling!
I did not eat but was given a very nice portion of bourbon (or whiskey) and a nice cold Cider (I count it as beer) since I was out here on my monthly "one whiskey, one bourbon and one beer" night. -
Review from Jada G.
7/24/2009
Who knew... they have food here. i swear I didn't know this until reading the reviews. I think I'll go back. I've only been here in the winter. it was fairly cold outside, before all the beer, and they had to garage door open. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and if I get too drunk, it's in walking distance to home.
Nothing really special...but i never knew they had food
