last resort grill

we ate at the last resort grill on sunday nov 1. the food from the appetizer (fried green tomatoes) to the bread to the main dish (praline chicken) was all excellent! the waiter, although very nice and friendly, virtually forgot about us. we had to wait for everything! we would have stayed for dessert and coffee (because the dessert display looked amazing!!) but we just didn't have another hour to waste. will definitely return to this gem next time i'm in town, however.

spent 7 years in athens and this was my favorite the whole time. i still dream about the spinach feta grill and the grits here. i've never found another place like last resort.

last resort nah!. nice atmosphere in historical building. service was friendly and food came out fast. i had the spinach feta grill and must say was very pleasant. the eggs were poached perfectly and the spinach feta sauce had a great texture and well balanced flavors. could have been served a like warmer for my taste but still overall good dish and looked pretty on my plate. the dish had a tomato sauce topper that really kicked it up could have used


-----22 mar, 2015-----

last resort nah!. nice atmosphere in historical building. service was friendly and food came out fast. i had the spinach feta grill and must say was very pleasant. the eggs were poached perfectly and the spinach feta sauce had a great texture and well balanced flavors. could have been served a like warmer for my taste but still overall good dish and looked pretty on my plate. the dish had a tomato sauce topper that really kicked it up could have used another spoonful of that. the other dinners had the standard sunday which you could not go wrong with. our one child dinner wanted just plan pancakes and didn't get what he ask for instead got some mickey mouse chocolate crazy thing ( i know what kid would not love ) this one. got some new cakes and all was good in the children's universe. overall i would love to try more dishes here when back in town and work my way through the menu.

not worth the hassle. last resort is a well-run kitchen with very good food that is not worth the long wait or the hassle for diners seeking a weekend meal. reservations are not accepted, and diners can expect to wait more than an hour for a small to moderate dining group (2 - 4 diners). in many circumstances, long wait times for a weekend dinner can be a good thing. they often give patrons more opportunities to converse among themselves. not so with last resort. the bar and waiting area is cramped, and waiting patrons often overflow into the dining area near the entrance of the restaurant. waitstaff and patrons fighting their way through the crowd often interrupt conversations.

there is also one particularly annoying peculiarity regarding the payment process at last resort: the waitstaff will not split checks other than by dividing the table's check into equal portions. last resort does not impose this limitation on large parties only (which is a perfectly reasonably industry practice); it affected my dining party of just two couples, and would even affect parties of only two diners. in order to split a check, diners must walk to the register, and explain to someone else how to divide the check. while this would make a perfectly acceptable end to a late night stop at waffle house, it does not suit a restaurant where one expects to spend $25 - $50 per person. when asked why the waitstaff does not split tickets for even small parties, the person tending the register responded that such a process would use "too much paper" and would be a "hassle" to the waitstaff. last resort has thrust that "hassle" upon its customers rather than having its waitstaff fulfill an aspect of the dining experience that would be expected of nearly any other full-service restaurant.

granted, the food is very good, and the ambiance is comfortable (unless you are seated near the restaurant entrance). the service prior to the payment process is merely average. were last resort in a different small city, i would say that its long, crowded wait and annoying reluctance to split small parties' checks are worth the price for the restaurant's positive attributes. athens, however, has plenty of better options with a similar price point; several of which are within walking distance of last resort.

i was really excited to go on a date here but was extremely disappointed with how not gluten free friendly the menu is. my date felt awkward about it too. i had very few options. this is not a good place to go if you have food allergies.

i was pretty disappointed. the cocktail list is all sweet drinks. i ordered the trout. it was overcooked and bland. the only flavor on the entire plate was the tartar sauce. service was excellent, but that won't bring me back.

my favorite restaurant in athens. never had a bad meal nor poor service. desserts are to die for!
great date place too.

best meal in athens, ga. the last resort grill is by far the biggest staple of athens cuisine. the food is amazing, the staff is amazing. this is definitely the place to go to get a taste of the artistic culinary talent of athens.

today is mab's birthday and in honor of my sweet sister, i am posting my review of  last resort grill (184 west clayton street, 30601) in athens, georgia; it is her very favorite restaurant in town, and she was kind enough to share it with me! her words... "as if their exquisite food and desserts weren't enough, the last resort also serves its community well. among many other student groups and university-affiliated functions, last resort strives to maintain strong relationships with the surrounding community, which consists primarily of college students and sometimes their visiting families. each year, the restaurant hosts the newly hired orientation leaders for their first team meal, provides a full lunch for them during their extensive training week, and treats these student leaders to a full-course at the conclusion of the summer as a symbol of gratitude for their impact on the uga community." and now, my words... athens, georgia is a truly a wonderful place to be; i first visited

pretty good. i've been one time and my experience was good. i wouldn't say it was a knock-out, but it wasn't bad, to be sure. i had their black bean burger and it was very good. the prices were a touch high, but i didn't pay, so i'm not sure how the total bill turned out.
i would suggest their cakes though, as they are from cecilia's and they are wonderful.

this place is so hit or miss. the quality has really gone down in the last year or two. ordered the low country boil. it came out with bread stiff enough to crack a tooth. broth left much to be desired. no seasoning. potatoes were burnt on bottom but not fully cooked. all around disappointing. i have had an equal number of good meals for every crap one, however, the price point isn't worth the risk

consistent. the best thing about this restaurant is that there are no surprises. the food is always great, and the waitstaff is always friendly. you can go there with friends or family and know that whenever you go, you won't hit this restaurant on an "off day."

the only two things i don't like about this place is the huge portion sizes and the noise level. many like to take home a doggie-bag, but i always feel discouraged when my food appears in a bathtub-sized bowl. sometimes the noise level makes conversation at your table difficult.

but neither of these things would deter us from returning. it's easy to understand why this place is a landmark.

smaller to-go cake slices. one of the good thing about last resort is that they carry cakes from cecilia's. whenever i go there i'll always order a slice of cake after my meal. i usually just go for the cake, actually. however, i've been noticing that whenever i order a slice of cake to go, they're always much thinner than the slices i would get at the restaurant. sometimes it's just ridiculous. it's not a one time occurrence, it's an every time type of situation. i don't appreciate getting smaller portions just because i don't see it until i get home. i feel cheated. it's the principle of the situation, not just the cake.

just the best restaurant in the city of athens hands-down. we had brunch their today & it was exquisite. the 3 cheese & bacon omelette is outrageously tasty.

great service. the place was crowded, but the food came out in no time.
i can't wait to come back.

great food & service. food was great, service was great, great time had by our group of four. would recommend and will return on next visit to athens