My experiences at Thrive in Atlanta were as diverse as night and day, reflecting a range of service standards and atmospheres.On my initial visit, unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. Upon arrival with a friend, we found ourselves waiting by the entrance for an uncomfortably long five minutes without being seated. Even after moving to the bar area and waiting an additional ten minutes, we were left unattended, feeling invisible amidst the sparse crowd. The lack of acknowledgment or service was disheartening, and we departed without so much as a word exchanged with any staff member.However, my recent visit to Thrive painted a vastly different picture. Returning with a group of friends for drinks, we were met with attentive and friendly bartenders whose knowledge of their craft was evident. They took the time to engage with us, offering recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction throughout the evening. The vibrant atmosphere and excellent service made for an enjoyable outing, a complete turnaround from my previous encounter.In sum, while my initial experience at Thrive left much to be desired in terms of service and attentiveness, my second visit showcased the establishment’s potential for delivering top-notch hospitality. The disparity between the two visits suggests a need for consistency in service standards. Nevertheless, the positive experience on my recent visit leaves me hopeful for future visits to Thrive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good place to eat dinner near the Tabernacle & Centennial Park. Food was good. I loved the firecracker roll and the pot stickers. Hubs got fried green tomatoes and a burger. Both were okay, but slight under-seasoned. Mixed drinks were delicious, but FYI happy hour is for the bar only (if I had known, I'd have ordered my drink from the bar and then gone to my table). Our waitress was very nice, timing the food well, and provided good service. Not a perfect five star place, but good enough that we will be back next time we are headed to a show.
Chris F
Good food, good service, good ambiance. Nothing ‘wowed’ anyone in my party, but we all had a pleasant dining experience here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Spider Roll
Aud Garza
Absolutely love this place! The food was spot on and the customer service was on a personal level. Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Davis Perkins
The quality of Springer Mtn chicken is unmatched - my go-to choice every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexander Blue
I highly recommend Springer Mtn chicken for anyone looking for premium chicken products.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R. D.
The sushi was beautifully presented and very fresh. The calamari appetizer was just okay. Too crispy and very small pieces. The shrimp and squash/arugula/grains salad was super fresh and tasty. Service was good, overall. Had to ask for water refills and she never asked us if we wanted a second alcoholic drink. Never asked how our food was. The kitchen got the food out fast, as the restaurant was quite slow for a Friday night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Michael Hall
Great spot right downtown. Awesome selection on menu and drink menu. Sushi was on point. Great staff with excellent bartender! 5 minute walk to State Farm arena. Highly recommend this chic spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Artan K
Great place in the heart of ATL.Food and drinks are always above average, and the staff is very attentive.Our waitress made very good suggestions.Wine selection is impressive and the cocktails are always on point.Been here a few times and definitely will be coming back to try some more delicious food and drinks.100% recommend it.Parking: Free parking for all guests.The staff will validate the parking ticket.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Vegetable Tempura, Dragon's Breath Sushi, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Fried Green Tomatoes, Spider Roll, Roll, Tuna, Crispy Calamari Rings, Chef Weekly Cut Steak and Frites, Blood Orange Duck, Shrimp Salad, Tuna Nicoise, Creme Brulee, Raging Passion Roll
Justin Kwan
Came here twice for lunch and once for dinner. Fries were delicious. You also don’t expect their sushi rolls or sashimi to be good but they really were! Just wished for 4 pieces for $10. Tends to get busy with maybe not enough wait staff but very professional. Also enjoyed the cobb salad when not eating sushi.
Excellent food, fresh and delicious! Drinks on point,with a special twist! Great atmosphere,beautiful decor! Definitely will come back! Thanks to our waitress , who explained and suggested great food choices!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wanhark5
It was our first experience here and it was amazing from beginning to end! The service and food were fantastic, the portions were delicious, and the presentation of the food was awesome! The server was attentive but not overbearing...
BenH
Arrived at 5:25 for a 5:30 reservation. Was immediately seated, but took 30 minutes for a cocktail to arrive. Then, over an hour later for our food, with our waiter difficult to find the whole time. Then the wrong food arrived, and he said it would be an hour more to correct it. Worst service experience ever. Ruined our anniversary dinner.
LisaC
We decided to try Thrive after seeing their great rating on OpenTable... unfortunately the experience was pretty terrible. Both meals tasted (and looked) like they had been prepared days ahead and reheated to lukewarm just before being set on our table. It was edible, as leftovers are, but very disappointing.
It was a good experience and worth the walk over from the other side of downtown Atlanta. It was really slow, which explains how it was so quiet for my meal, but I'll take into consideration that it was a mid-day Monday and a holiday. Overall, they have a good menu, interesting variety (not sure what cuisine they define themselves as), but it gives for options if one person is craving one thing and your company another.
My experiences at Thrive in Atlanta were as diverse as night and day, reflecting a range of service standards and atmospheres.On my initial visit, unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. Upon arrival with a friend, we found ourselves waiting by the entrance for an uncomfortably long five minutes without being seated. Even after moving to the bar area and waiting an additional ten minutes, we were left unattended, feeling invisible amidst the sparse crowd. The lack of acknowledgment or service was disheartening, and we departed without so much as a word exchanged with any staff member.However, my recent visit to Thrive painted a vastly different picture. Returning with a group of friends for drinks, we were met with attentive and friendly bartenders whose knowledge of their craft was evident. They took the time to engage with us, offering recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction throughout the evening. The vibrant atmosphere and excellent service made for an enjoyable outing, a complete turnaround from my previous encounter.In sum, while my initial experience at Thrive left much to be desired in terms of service and attentiveness, my second visit showcased the establishment’s potential for delivering top-notch hospitality. The disparity between the two visits suggests a need for consistency in service standards. Nevertheless, the positive experience on my recent visit leaves me hopeful for future visits to Thrive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good place to eat dinner near the Tabernacle & Centennial Park. Food was good. I loved the firecracker roll and the pot stickers. Hubs got fried green tomatoes and a burger. Both were okay, but slight under-seasoned. Mixed drinks were delicious, but FYI happy hour is for the bar only (if I had known, I'd have ordered my drink from the bar and then gone to my table). Our waitress was very nice, timing the food well, and provided good service. Not a perfect five star place, but good enough that we will be back next time we are headed to a show.
Good food, good service, good ambiance. Nothing ‘wowed’ anyone in my party, but we all had a pleasant dining experience here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes, Spider Roll
Absolutely love this place! The food was spot on and the customer service was on a personal level. Definitely recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The quality of Springer Mtn chicken is unmatched - my go-to choice every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I highly recommend Springer Mtn chicken for anyone looking for premium chicken products.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sushi was beautifully presented and very fresh. The calamari appetizer was just okay. Too crispy and very small pieces. The shrimp and squash/arugula/grains salad was super fresh and tasty. Service was good, overall. Had to ask for water refills and she never asked us if we wanted a second alcoholic drink. Never asked how our food was. The kitchen got the food out fast, as the restaurant was quite slow for a Friday night.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great spot right downtown. Awesome selection on menu and drink menu. Sushi was on point. Great staff with excellent bartender! 5 minute walk to State Farm arena. Highly recommend this chic spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place in the heart of ATL.Food and drinks are always above average, and the staff is very attentive.Our waitress made very good suggestions.Wine selection is impressive and the cocktails are always on point.Been here a few times and definitely will be coming back to try some more delicious food and drinks.100% recommend it.Parking: Free parking for all guests.The staff will validate the parking ticket.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Vegetable Tempura, Dragon's Breath Sushi, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Fried Green Tomatoes, Spider Roll, Roll, Tuna, Crispy Calamari Rings, Chef Weekly Cut Steak and Frites, Blood Orange Duck, Shrimp Salad, Tuna Nicoise, Creme Brulee, Raging Passion Roll
Came here twice for lunch and once for dinner. Fries were delicious. You also don’t expect their sushi rolls or sashimi to be good but they really were! Just wished for 4 pieces for $10. Tends to get busy with maybe not enough wait staff but very professional. Also enjoyed the cobb salad when not eating sushi.
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Excellent food, fresh and delicious! Drinks on point,with a special twist! Great atmosphere,beautiful decor! Definitely will come back! Thanks to our waitress , who explained and suggested great food choices!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It was our first experience here and it was amazing from beginning to end! The service and food were fantastic, the portions were delicious, and the presentation of the food was awesome! The server was attentive but not overbearing...
Arrived at 5:25 for a 5:30 reservation. Was immediately seated, but took 30 minutes for a cocktail to arrive. Then, over an hour later for our food, with our waiter difficult to find the whole time. Then the wrong food arrived, and he said it would be an hour more to correct it. Worst service experience ever. Ruined our anniversary dinner.
We decided to try Thrive after seeing their great rating on OpenTable... unfortunately the experience was pretty terrible. Both meals tasted (and looked) like they had been prepared days ahead and reheated to lukewarm just before being set on our table. It was edible, as leftovers are, but very disappointing.
It was a good experience and worth the walk over from the other side of downtown Atlanta. It was really slow, which explains how it was so quiet for my meal, but I'll take into consideration that it was a mid-day Monday and a holiday. Overall, they have a good menu, interesting variety (not sure what cuisine they define themselves as), but it gives for options if one person is craving one thing and your company another.