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Atlanta Map: ColonnadeColonnade Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Southern, Regional
Hours Mon-Fri 5-9pm (until 10pm Fri); Sat noon-10pm; Sun 11:30am-9pm
Address
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE
Location Between Wellborne Dr. and Manchester St, Midtown
Transportation MARTA: Midtown
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 404/874-5642
Prices Entrees $6-$24
Credit Cards Not accepted; personal checks accepted; ATM on-site

Frommer's Review

This Atlanta institution, established in 1927, serves authentic Southern specialties without any newfangled twists (thank goodness). The Colonnade is unpretentious and comfortable, with most of the seating at butcher-block tables in a large room. A cozy bar with a working fireplace is a nice place to sit if you have to wait for a table -- and you probably will.

The fried chicken is some of the best in town -- four huge pieces done the way Mama used to make it. The homemade yeast rolls and new whole-wheat rolls will melt in your mouth. In addition to the menu listings, there are economical blue-plate specials and fancier offerings ranging from corned beef and cabbage to frogs' legs. The portions are huge, so it's doubtful you'll have room for dessert. But if you decide to squeeze it in, the butterscotch meringue and banana pudding will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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