last resort grill

last resort nah!. nice atmosphere in historical building.servicewas 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


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last resort nah!. nice atmosphere in historical building.servicewas 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). theserviceprior 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 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.servicewas excellent, but that won't bring me back.

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

honestly a last resort. when i first came to school at uga the last resort was "the" date place. and it was honestly great in so many ways: service, food, and atmosphere. years later the food scene in athens has changed and last resort is one of the traditions of athens but changes inserviceand food quality need to be changed and upgraded to compete with the new gastro pubs popping up.

a must-visit in athens. we've been to the last resort grill twice now on college visits. theserviceis excellent and the food is fantastic. the atmosphere is very cozy and pricing is just right.

had the salmon and grits. the salmon was cooked perfectly and the grits were delicious. theservicewas excellent.

worth the wait.. best new york strip i have had. my dining companions food was excellent.servicewas excellent. owner on premises - very nice folks. only down side - very noisy.

excellent! we were told it would be at least an hour wait when we arrived on friday at 7 but got lucky and found seats at the bar. theservicewas fantastic and the food was superb. we had the potato onion pancake and crab cakes for an appetizer. one of the best crab cakes ever and the potato cake was delicious with the creamy goat cheese. shared the salmon and grits entree which was unreal! you can't go wrong here. be ready to wait though unless you arrive really early since they don't take reservations.

wonderful!. my sis in slc, ut got my mom and i a gift certificate to here for our birthdays. we went last night and had an amazing time. the food was good, theservicewas extremely good (our server was a guy named gary) and everything went really smooth and effortlessly. the vegetarian dish special was great. it was goat cheese stuffed portabello mushrooms with sauteed barley, kale and a sweet mash. my mom got the pork belly which she loved and my grandma got the horseradish encrusted salmon which was the best dish out of all 3. don't forget dessert....the white chocolate cheesecake was to die for!

decent.. i won't deny that i regular this place once a month. i like the place for their efficiency and convenience to my location. theserviceis usually good. however, the space is a bit cramped - coming from a petite girl.

as for the food, it's good, but it's nothing spectacular. a few pasta dishes here and there. a random burrito type dish and other miscellaneous items. again, it's good, but it's just pasta. a solid complaint that i have about the food is their inconsistency in the preparation. my "regular" dish is different every time i go there. i would have to tell my waitress how i want it, but even then it's up to the chef to do it for me or not.
it's just one of those places where you have to go to because everyone tells you to, but then you realize that it's just hype.

good reason to be #1. i've been eating here for years and only had one so so experience. theserviceis always top notch, the atmosphere is delightful, and the food is great. i've eaten brunch, lunch, dinner.. and even just sat at the bar. the bar tenders and wait staff really do know their wines and are extremely helpful. i always look forward to a wonderful meal and conversation here. my personal favorite is the hummus plate, but the last southwestern salad i had was great! their cakes are amazing, definitely not sugary sweet.. but light and flavorful. do yourself a favor and eat here.

the food andservicenever vacilates! it's always the same...great! if you have to wait, it's worth it! top off your meal with a local favorite dessert from cecllia villaveces!

nostalgia thats relevant. the last resort cafe probably should be re-named try here first!! this truly relaxed & warm, cozy atmosphered haunt, easily makes up for the wait, which you almost always have, unless you're like megalotto lucky -lol- from a biz standpoint, i can see both sides to the "to take reservations or not to" debate. it's a shame for the restaurant to lose the many, many folks b/c they don't have the patience to wait if the place is busy, but perhaps this adds to the charm and "homemade exclusiveness" draw to make up for it! i can only hope they try again and eventually give it a try. food is absolutely terrific and i especially loved the praline chicken --but you must, i mean must, save room for desserts which are among the best in athens.servicei guess varies, depending, but not enough to bother me, considering the set-up and busy-ness. great place for sunday brunch, and the day i went last year -there was no wait!! i have no kids of my own, and love them, but resort is not well suited for the youngsters, unless you're willing to be disappointed with service, etc. -do yourself a favor! prices, for the quality, are amazing! give yourself a treat and go to the first, i mean last resort, as much as possible. bon appetit and bon a mi.

last resort. i would probably consider this the best overall restaurant in athens. the location is great and it has a cool atmosphere with some outdoor seating - right downtown. theserviceis always good and the food is creative and has great taste.

the lunch is an unbelievable deal for a restaurant of this quality. you can get almost anything at lunch for under $10 and some of the items are around $5. the only bad thing about it is that it's no secret how good the food is and it's almost always tough to get a seat.